Last year, while conversing with the owners of Benchmark Brewing Company, they mentioned their interest in building a satellite tasting facility. Being tucked within Central San Diego’s Grantville … [Read more...] about Benchmark Brewing opening Bay Park tasting room
San Diego Beer & Beverage News
Beer of the Week: Second Chance Clever Hoppy Name #3
From the Beer Writer: A few years back, I headed the Naming Committee at Stone Brewing. This was at a time when that company was releasing more beers per year than at any time in its 20-year history. … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Second Chance Clever Hoppy Name #3
Collabs a-plenty fuel Intergalactic Brewing anniversary
In its nearly four years of existence, Intergalactic Brewing Company (9715 Carroll Centre Road, Miramar) has stayed under the radar within the local suds solar system while also racking up an … [Read more...] about Collabs a-plenty fuel Intergalactic Brewing anniversary
Early-Bird Deadline for SDSU Beer Camp: Friday
Now in its second year, SDSU’s Craft Beer Education Camp is back this summer after drawing students from all over the world in its inaugural edition. Early-bird tuition is available through April … [Read more...] about Early-Bird Deadline for SDSU Beer Camp: Friday
Plates & Pints: Breakfast Republic
Like many families, every Easter mine congregates to enjoy each other’s company and a delicious brunch. This tradition is bolstered by the presence of champagne and mimosas, both of which I wholly … [Read more...] about Plates & Pints: Breakfast Republic
Beer of the Week: Monkey Paw Ol’ Colo
From the Beer Writer: While recently visiting the East Village, I had a chance to catch up with an old colleague, Nick Norton. Both of us are former members of Team Stone, but I hadn’t seen him since … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Monkey Paw Ol’ Colo
Early Look: Urge Common House
I’ve visited many restaurants before they open to the public to give sneak-peeks to readers, but few have been as impressive—even with missing furniture, construction dust and stray items strewn … [Read more...] about Early Look: Urge Common House
Beer Touring: Rouleur Brewing
When Rawley Macias spoke with me about what he planned to produce at his work-in-progress brewery, he said he’d be going for a style-defying portfolio of beers. After visiting his now soft-opened … [Read more...] about Beer Touring: Rouleur Brewing
April Events Sampler Flight
There’s no fooling around—April is brimming over with beer-related events worth attending. So much so that highlighting a mere five was very difficult. Consider this the tip of the iceberg. Peruse … [Read more...] about April Events Sampler Flight
Opinion: 10 Barrel is NOT local beer
I work for a San Diego brewery. There aren’t enough words or page-space on the planet to adequately convey how much that means to me and others in San Diego County’s craft-brewing community. … [Read more...] about Opinion: 10 Barrel is NOT local beer