It’s commonplace in San Diego to walk into a brewery tasting room and find multiple India pale ales augmented by little more than a wheat beer and stout. Hoppy beers are the money-makers, after all. … [Read more...] about Beer Touring: Battlemage Brewing
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Groundswell Brewing’s Chula Vista tasting room open
Chula Vista is experiencing a bona fide craft-beer boom. Not only have two breweries opened on downtown’s main drag over the past year—Chula Vista Brewery and Thr3e Punk Ales Brewing—but an existing … [Read more...] about Groundswell Brewing’s Chula Vista tasting room open
Beer of the Week: Pariah Indie Or Bust
From the Beer Writer: The importance has remained at the forefront of discussions among those within and enamored with the local craft-brewing industry. Trade organizations such as the Brewers … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Pariah Indie Or Bust
Beer Touring: SpecHops Brewing
I walked into SpecHops Brewing (1280 Activity Drive, Vista), took a seat at the bar and turned my attention to the menu board. Chalked across the top in a faux military stencil were the words “top … [Read more...] about Beer Touring: SpecHops Brewing
Beer Touring: Black Plague Brewing
It’s the type of moniker that inspires more question marks than exclamation points: Black Plague Brewing (2550 Jason Court, Oceanside). The first time I heard about it was nearly two years ago when I … [Read more...] about Beer Touring: Black Plague Brewing
Plates & Pints: Good Gravy
The holidays are great, but beer makes everything better, including December’s most iconic condiment When it comes to familial gatherings during the holidays, many see the helix strains of DNA as … [Read more...] about Plates & Pints: Good Gravy
5 Questions After 5 Years: Alex Pierson
Alex Pierson's Amplified Ale Works celebrated 5 years during SD Beer Week. We caught up with him for a quick five questions: 1. If you could go back in time 5+ years, what would you tell yourself … [Read more...] about 5 Questions After 5 Years: Alex Pierson
Beer of the Week: Viewpoint Cranbarely Sauced
From the Beer Writer: When the team at Del Mar brewpub Viewpoint Brewing fell behind on their plan to brew a beer in honor of Oktoberfest, they picked themselves up and focused on a celebratory period … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Viewpoint Cranbarely Sauced
Sampler Flight: December Events
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas—well, as wintry and holiday-like as we get in sunny San Diego, but that warm weather is perfect for enjoying beer, so it’s OK if Saint Nick keeps ignoring … [Read more...] about Sampler Flight: December Events
Brightest Beer Futures: West San Diego County
This is the last post in a four-part series examining work-in-progress brewery projects throughout San Diego County. Our last stop finds us in the western expanses, a region with strong and varied … [Read more...] about Brightest Beer Futures: West San Diego County