From the Beer Writer: I can be a tough judge of a brewery's character and wares, but from the first time I visited El Cajon's Burning Beard Brewing, I've been nothing but impressed with their ethos, … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Burning Beard Barrel-Aged Panic at the Monastery
San Diego Beer & Beverage News
Getting Closer: Thorn Street Brewery in Barrio Logan
It’s been a work in progress for more than a year, and they already celebrate their future digs care of a Mexican-style brew called Barrio Lager, but now Thorn Street Brewery’s brewing and cellaring … [Read more...] about Getting Closer: Thorn Street Brewery in Barrio Logan
Beer Travel: Silva Brewing
When former Green Flash Brewing Company brewmaster Chuck Silva first told me he was resigning so he and his wife could leave San Diego to build their own brewery, I was crestfallen. Silva was a … [Read more...] about Beer Travel: Silva Brewing
Bankers Hill Art & Craft Beer Festival Returns March 31
The Bankers Hill Art & Craft Beer Festival - in partnership with the San Diego Brewers Guild - will return for its fifth year(!) on Friday, March 31 from 6 to 9 p.m. Taking place throughout two … [Read more...] about Bankers Hill Art & Craft Beer Festival Returns March 31
Beer of the Week: ChuckAlek / Council / White Labs Katerina
From the Beer Writer: Collaboration beers provide the greatest opportunity for brewers to get out of their comfort zones and try their hands at more out-there concepts. For some that means … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: ChuckAlek / Council / White Labs Katerina
Pizza Port Pub Release Series calendar
In celebration of 30 years in business, the Pizza Port chain of Southern California brewpubs will be canning and releasing some of the most popular creations from its quintet of pubs throughout 2017. … [Read more...] about Pizza Port Pub Release Series calendar
Fourpenny House coming to La Mesa
It wasn’t until 2014 that the City of La Mesa welcomed its first brewery, the second-coming of iconic San Diego trailblazer, Bolt Brewery. Since then, Helix Brewing opened down the street from Bolt … [Read more...] about Fourpenny House coming to La Mesa
Escondido’s Offbeat Brewing shutting down
Back when I worked Stone Brewing’s Escondido headquarters, many were the nights when me and my marketing colleagues would walk over to the much smaller brewery down the street and knock off with a … [Read more...] about Escondido’s Offbeat Brewing shutting down
Beer of the Week: Rock Bottom Devil’s Thumb
From the Beer Writer: As I wrote a short while back, many are the brewers who tell me, "I brew beers that I like drinking." Judging by the quality of her hoppy offerings, particularly her Mosaic-heavy … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Rock Bottom Devil’s Thumb
New chef, menu, cans at The Cork & Craft
In less than two years, The Cork and Craft has established itself as one of inland North County’s best restaurants. The food and ambience are enough that it would be a draw even without its onsite … [Read more...] about New chef, menu, cans at The Cork & Craft