Many are the brewers and brewery personnel whose passion for music rivals their fervor for fermentation, but when analyzing the degree to which the musical bug has sunk its teeth into an entire … [Read more...] about Amplified Ale Works goes collab crazy
San Diego Beer & Beverage News
Q&A: Mikkel Borg Bjergsø
Owner & Brewmaster, Mikkeller Brewing San Diego Last year, 10-year Denmark-based gypsy brewer Mikkel Borg Bjergsø hammered down stakes in Miramar, transforming AleSmith Brewing Co.’s original … [Read more...] about Q&A: Mikkel Borg Bjergsø
Beer of the Week: Council Beátitude Boysenberry
From the Beer Writer: Few are the fruits that haven't made it into the sour fruit of Council Brewing Company's labor care of its ever-changing line-up of tart saisons. One that was particularly … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Council Beátitude Boysenberry
Sampler Flight: January Events
Yeah, yeah, we can pretend we’re going to stick to all those healthful resolutions that sounded so good when we were way inebriated at midnight on December 31, or we can get real and start planning … [Read more...] about Sampler Flight: January Events
Beer of the Week: Mason Second Son
From the Beer Writer: From the moment the owners of the Urge Gastropub family of hospitality venues conceived their foray into the brewing business, a barrel-aging program was a key component. Even … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Mason Second Son
32 North beer to benefit cancer conqueror
There are plenty of positive things to appreciate about San Diego’s brewing community. Ales and lagers take the spotlight, but perhaps even more impactful and important is when breweries’ reach goes … [Read more...] about 32 North beer to benefit cancer conqueror
Beer of the Week: Karl Strauss Seven Sharks A-Circling
From the Beer Writer: Some of the first beers I fell for when introduced to craft were dark, smoked ales. From the clean, peaty Stone Smoked Porter to the smoldered-salmon sensation of Alaskan Smoked … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Karl Strauss Seven Sharks A-Circling
Beer Touring: Arts District Brewing Company
Though she spent a relatively short period helming fermentation operations at Pizza Port’s original Solana Beach location, Devon Randall brewed up a good name and following. Many were disappointed in … [Read more...] about Beer Touring: Arts District Brewing Company
Beer Touring: Burgeon Beer Company
Last week, I made mention of the fact that the more recent entrants into San Diego’s brewery-scene are taking steps to really put their best feet forward when introducing themselves to the imbibing … [Read more...] about Beer Touring: Burgeon Beer Company
Beer of the Week: Mikkeller Amoeba Brett IPA
From the Beer Writer: When Mikkeller announced plans to merge with San Diego stalwart AleSmith Brewing Company, I, like many, was very excited. This partnership brought together two very different yet … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Mikkeller Amoeba Brett IPA