Craft Q&A: Kelly Lohrmeyer Regional Sales Manager, YCH Hops Nationally and within its San Diego County chapter, the Pink Boots Society (PBS) works to advocate for the employment, education, … [Read more...] about Craft Q&A: Kelly Lohrmeyer
San Diego Beer & Beverage News
Latchkey Brewing set to debut behind veteran talent
Last October, we reported that Latchkey Brewing (2120 West Washington Street, Suite A, Five Points) was in the process of taking over Acoustic Ales Brewing Experiment’s brewery and tasting room at the … [Read more...] about Latchkey Brewing set to debut behind veteran talent
Green Flash Brewing adds financial partner, develops new strategy
Earlier this month, Green Flash Brewing co-founder and CEO Mike Hinkley stated he was in search of investment into his 16-year-old company with the stipulation that an influx of funding allow the … [Read more...] about Green Flash Brewing adds financial partner, develops new strategy
Beer of the Week: Make Your Own Luck
From the Beer Writers: Despite the fact so many drinkers unfamiliar with the wide breadth of styles craft beer presents define the superiority of their anti-adjunct-lager palates by saying, "I like … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Make Your Own Luck
The Brigantine and Hodad’s branching into brewing
Two of San Diego’s most well-known homegrown restaurant chains are working to add craft-brewing capabilities. The Brigantine family of seafood restaurants and the burger all-stars at Hodad’s are both … [Read more...] about The Brigantine and Hodad’s branching into brewing
Council Brewing acquires Finest Made Ales brewery
The last 10 days have been busy for Curtis and Liz Chism, the owners of Kearny Mesa’s Council Brewing Company. After reading an article right here in West Coaster about Santee’s Finest Made Ales being … [Read more...] about Council Brewing acquires Finest Made Ales brewery
Burning Beard Brewing expanding, adding wild ales
El Cajon’s lone brewery is plenty capable of filling that municipality's role as lone beer innovator. Burning Beard Brewing (785 Vernon Way, El Cajon) will celebrate its second anniversary on March … [Read more...] about Burning Beard Brewing expanding, adding wild ales
Beer of the Week: Isomerizer IPA
From the Beer Writer: First came Mosaic Session Ale. I had my first pint at the debut of Karl Strauss Brewing's revamped Brewery Gardens in Sorrento Mesa and instantly loved it. Enough that I pulled … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Isomerizer IPA
Brewers Association releases annual list of top U.S. breweries
Earlier today, American brewing-industry trade group, the Brewers Association, released its annual lists of top U.S. breweries for 2017. Not to be mistaken with rankings based on quality, this list is … [Read more...] about Brewers Association releases annual list of top U.S. breweries
Barrel Rescue Brewing to open…then close
In June 2015, I reported that partners in business and in life, Greg Littrell and Katie Earle, had closed on a location for their shared passion project, Barrel Rescue Brewing. They have spent nearly … [Read more...] about Barrel Rescue Brewing to open…then close