From the Beer Writer: First the world wanted more hops in their India pale ales, then they wanted more alcohol in their IPAs. The brewing world happily obliged. Then the world wanted less bitterness … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Port Nelson the Greeter IPA
San Diego Beer & Beverage News
Upcoming Events: Friday to Friday
There's lots happening over the next week in beer, with plenty of opportunities to try Great American Beer Festival (GABF) winners. Friday, October 13 Keep the spirit of Oktoberfest alive at … [Read more...] about Upcoming Events: Friday to Friday
Ebullition Brew Works set for dual-weekend grand opening
It was mid-2014 when I first reached out to the crew at Ebullition Brew Works after receiving a tip that the business was going in a space near a deli in San Marcos. They weren’t quite ready to talk. … [Read more...] about Ebullition Brew Works set for dual-weekend grand opening
Opinion: Acoustic’s new labels are tone deaf
Another day, another couple of outrageously offensive beer labels. If your first reaction to that sentence is: “Are you surprised?” “Why do you care about beer labels when there are starving … [Read more...] about Opinion: Acoustic’s new labels are tone deaf
Mikkeller San Diego hires new head brewer
Last month, Joe Lisica resigned from his post heading fermentation operations for Miramar-based Little Miss Brewing. He cited an amicable parting of ways with owners Greg and Jade Malkin, who brought … [Read more...] about Mikkeller San Diego hires new head brewer
Rough Draft Brewing opens venue on UCSD campus
Jeff Silver has many fond memories of his time attending the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). Though he’s 23 years removed from graduation day, he’s maintained ties with his alma mater via … [Read more...] about Rough Draft Brewing opens venue on UCSD campus
San Diego winners from 2017’s Great American Beer Festival
Winners from the 2017 edition of the Great American Beer Festival were announced earlier this morning. Held annually by brewing-industry trade organization, the Brewers Association, in Denver, … [Read more...] about San Diego winners from 2017’s Great American Beer Festival
Beer of the Week: Belching Beaver Smoldering Pirates
From the Beer Writer: In the world of sour ales, there are two types of beers: balanced brews exhibiting nuances of fruit and acidity, and brazenly tart, tangy juggernauts that force one's palate to … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Belching Beaver Smoldering Pirates
Mission Brewery selling stock to general public
Yesterday, Mission Brewery owners Dan and Sarah Selis announced the launch of a stock-purchase campaign. Sale of stock will take place over a two-month window via online applications on the WeFunder … [Read more...] about Mission Brewery selling stock to general public
Sampler Flight: October Events
The approach of All Hallow’s Eve certainly isn’t scaring local breweries away from holding a freakishly large number of events throughout San Diego County in the coming months. There are far too many … [Read more...] about Sampler Flight: October Events