Collaborations are nothing new in the local beer scene, and they’re not limited to brewery-to-brewery interactions. With the popularity of craft-beer venues at an all-time high, non-brewing interests … [Read more...] about Midnight Jack adds joint-venture The Echo Room
San Diego Beer & Beverage News
Sixth Annual Bankers Hill Art & Craft Beer Festival Returns 3/23
Following last year’s sold out event, the Bankers Hill Art & Craft Beer Festival in partnership with the San Diego Brewers Guild will return for its sixth year running on Friday, March 23 from 6 … [Read more...] about Sixth Annual Bankers Hill Art & Craft Beer Festival Returns 3/23
Beer of the Week: Special Lager
From the Beer Writer: The Mexican lager is in the midst of a renaissance. As craft-beer drinkers meld an enthusiast's hunger for artisanal brews with a frat bro's desire to pound suds in great … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Special Lager
Finest Made Ales assets up for auction
Last October, Finest Made Ales announced a shift in its business model, telling fans via social media that the Santee-based interest would no longer operate a tasting room at its brewery. Owner Rey … [Read more...] about Finest Made Ales assets up for auction
Craft Q&A: Steve Farguson
Co-founder, Absolution Brewing Company Late last year, after four years in business and a failed attempt at opening a manufacturing facility with contract-brewing capabilities, La Jolla Brewing … [Read more...] about Craft Q&A: Steve Farguson
Oceanside Ale Works under new ownership
In January, Mark Purciel decided to shut down his 11-year-old passion project, Oceanside Ale Works (1800 Ord Way. Oceanside). At the time, Purciel expected to reopen the business once he got past … [Read more...] about Oceanside Ale Works under new ownership
Beer of the Week: O Brother, Where Tart Thou?
From the Beer Writer: Beer dinners take place all the time in San Diego. Not to sound completely jaded, but after going to dozens of them, it's easy to take some for granted, even when the food and … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: O Brother, Where Tart Thou?
Intergalactic Brewing shuttling toward smaller, brighter future
Last June, Intergalactic Brewing owner Alex Van Horne announced that his Miramar brewery was struggling and would need to sell or entertain investment from outside sources in order to remain in … [Read more...] about Intergalactic Brewing shuttling toward smaller, brighter future
Sampler Flight: March San Diego Beer Events
We stand on the threshold of another month chock-full of exceptional reasons to crack a cold one in the presence of others. Yes, it’s a great time to be alive, but to do things up right requires some … [Read more...] about Sampler Flight: March San Diego Beer Events
Beach Grease Beer nabs SpecHops Brewing’s facility
Last year, beer fans started noticing vehicle signage and a “golden IPA” from an unknown entity throughout San Diego County. They inquired to me directly and questioned the masses via social media: … [Read more...] about Beach Grease Beer nabs SpecHops Brewing’s facility