This month, the two craft-brewing industry trade organizations of the greatest importance to local breweries—national entity, the Brewers Association, and the San Diego Brewers Guild—have unveiled … [Read more...] about Trade organizations seek to communicate brewery independence
San Diego Beer & Beverage News
Intergalactic Brewing’s uncertain future
When I first met Alex Van Horne he was looking to install a sci-fi-themed brewery in Poway. The plot reminded me of that of Jim Crute, who installed his science-themed Lightning Brewery in Poway a … [Read more...] about Intergalactic Brewing’s uncertain future
Beer of the Week: Duck Foot KASHI-entious IPA
From the Beer Writer: Large doses of CTZ, Cascade and Chinook hops went into this week’s featured beer, Duck Foot KASHI-entious IPA, but the ingredients that make it particularly special are those … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Duck Foot KASHI-entious IPA
New Calling for the Lafayette
In 2012, North Park’s Lafayette Hotel underwent a $6 million renovation and restoration that modernized its environs without wiping away its historic landmark charm. Many lodgings undergo such … [Read more...] about New Calling for the Lafayette
Coronado Brewing building kitchen in Bay Park
Drink beer and eat food…a perfect pairing. Such is the equation for ideal connoisseurship outlined by Coronado Brewing Company COO Kasey Chapman. It’s proven successful at the company’s original … [Read more...] about Coronado Brewing building kitchen in Bay Park
Beer of the Week: Alpine HFS
From the Beer Writer: Acronyms are used across the alcoholic-beverage industry, typically to describe particularly fine product. Cognac uses VSOP (very special/superior old pale) and XO (extra old), … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Alpine HFS
Q&A: Jeff Josenhans
Lead Mixologist & Certified Cicerone, Level II, U.S. Grant Hotel & Grant Grill Picture it: You sit down at a bar, enjoy two or three IPAs rich with the fruity, piney aromas and flavors of … [Read more...] about Q&A: Jeff Josenhans
Brewer’s Landing planned as College Area’s first brewery
It’s getting harder to find San Diego communities without breweries. Given San Diego State students’ notoriety for keggers and beer consumption, it’s ironic the College Area is one of them, but that … [Read more...] about Brewer’s Landing planned as College Area’s first brewery
New English Brewing to debut The Barrel Room on 10th anniversary
Last year, New English Brewing owner Simon Lacey invited me into a nondescript, stripped-down business suite next to his brewery. He had just acquired it and had plans to convert it into a … [Read more...] about New English Brewing to debut The Barrel Room on 10th anniversary
SD Surfrider’s Sudsy Connections
The San Diego chapter of the Surfrider Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to the protection and enjoyment of oceans, waves and beaches, has long been connected to the local beer … [Read more...] about SD Surfrider’s Sudsy Connections