From the Beer Writer: While I understand their purpose and appreciate their existence, higher-alcohol beer-styles crafted at "session" strengths (generally regarded as lower than 5% alcohol-by-volume) … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Culture Amarillo SIPA
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16 in ’16: Best of San Diego Beer 2016
16 in ‘16 - The best of #SDBeer 2016: Reader’s Choice Poll results We ran our online reader’s choice poll late 2016. Using an online form, we asked our readers to type in their favorite choices … [Read more...] about 16 in ’16: Best of San Diego Beer 2016
Beer Touring: OB Brewery
It took more than three years to open, standing as a three-story enigma on the western end of Newport Avenue. But OB Brewery (5041 Newport Avenue, Ocean Beach) finally debuted with the bang of … [Read more...] about Beer Touring: OB Brewery
SR76’s unique brewery model
Brian Scott is living a brewer’s dream. After a lengthy career including stints at Firehouse Brewing Co., Mission Brewery and Karl Strauss Brewing Co., he is calling the shots as the head of SR76. … [Read more...] about SR76’s unique brewery model
On-The-Tracks closes, Stumblefoot Brewing sells
Amid a glut of new brewery openings, a beer interest of more than six years quietly shuttered recently. That business is Carlsbad’s On-The-Tracks Brewery. The family-run business had soldiered on … [Read more...] about On-The-Tracks closes, Stumblefoot Brewing sells
Beer of the Week: Mission Passion Fruit Gose
From the Beer Writer: There are a number of fruits I have always thought to be perfectly suited as flavor-enhancers for sour beers: pineapple, apricot, Meyer lemon (a sweeter variety of this citrus … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Mission Passion Fruit Gose
First Look: Pariah Brewing Company
I’ve interviewed many brewers in my day, and when asked about their portfolios, nearly every one of them rifles off the same statement: “We brew beers that we want to brew.” This answer’s ubiquity in … [Read more...] about First Look: Pariah Brewing Company
February Events Sampler Flight
In the beverage-industry, they say it takes until March for beer-consumption to rebound to normal levels after the holidays. Good thing San Diego’s beer-slingers didn’t get that memo, because February … [Read more...] about February Events Sampler Flight
Groundswell Brewing sets opening date for Santee facility
Last year, Groundswell Brewing Company took large, highly visible steps toward increasing the size and scope of its operations by purchasing the 12,000-square-foot brewing and distilling facility … [Read more...] about Groundswell Brewing sets opening date for Santee facility
Beer of the Week: Nickel Larry’s Place IPA
From the Beer Writer: When beloved individuals pass on, people pay their respects in a variety of ways ranging from heartfelt eulogies, lasting dedications and artistic gestures. In the brewing … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Nickel Larry’s Place IPA