In San Diego, August, September and October bring the release of beers brewed with freshly-harvested hops. This year, more than a dozen farms in the county are providing hops to pro brewers and/or … [Read more...] about Local & National Hop News
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Meet Northern Pine Brewing Company
In April, I named Northern Pine Brewing Company (326 North Horne Street, Oceanside) as one of the North County work-in-progress breweries I was most greatly anticipating. At the time, I had to admit … [Read more...] about Meet Northern Pine Brewing Company
32 North adds Fall Brewing talent
Though small and not widely known just yet, 32 North Brewing Company (8655 Production Avenue, Miramar) is looking to push above its below-the-radar position in the San Diego brewing scene. The company … [Read more...] about 32 North adds Fall Brewing talent
Q&A: Jill Davidson
Western Regional Sales Manager, Pizza Port & President, San Diego Brewers Guild Former San Diego Brewers Guild president Mike Sardina (formerly of Kearny Mesa's Societe Brewing Company) is … [Read more...] about Q&A: Jill Davidson
Meet Burgeon Beer Company
The large number of local brewing companies opened by homebrewers over the past decade-plus has provided something for hobbyists getting into recreational fermentation to aspire to. When Anthony … [Read more...] about Meet Burgeon Beer Company
Beer of the Week: Hillcrest / Karl Strauss All You Need Is Love (& Co.)
From the Beer Writer: I’m going to be frank. I am sickened by the rise of senseless violence plaguing our country. Gays, blacks, Muslims, cops and the homeless have all been recent targets for the … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Hillcrest / Karl Strauss All You Need Is Love (& Co.)
Chicken-Fried Awesomeness @ Common Theory
When one goes out to dine on Convoy Street, they come expecting fantastic dishes hailing from nearly every culinary culture throughout eastern Asia. It’s what this Kearny Mesa thoroughfare is best … [Read more...] about Chicken-Fried Awesomeness @ Common Theory
Q&A: Tomme Arthur
Director of Brewery Operations, Port Brewing Co. / The Lost Abbey / The Hop Concept When it comes to farmhouse ales, most beer fans and brewers agree that Saison Dupont is the standard by which all … [Read more...] about Q&A: Tomme Arthur
More on Pacific Brewing Company’s closing
Last Friday, West Coaster broke the news that Miramar-based Pacific Brewing Company had closed its doors for good. After communicating with both of the company’s founders, Chris Chalmers and Andrew … [Read more...] about More on Pacific Brewing Company’s closing
Pacific Brewing Closes
Miramar's Pacific Brewing Company has been closed effective immediately. A call to the company's phone number listed on Facebook was picked up by co-owner Andrew Heino, who cited "differences of … [Read more...] about Pacific Brewing Closes