It’s only been open since December, but already the husband-and-wife founders of Bear Roots Brewing and Home Brew Shop (1213 Santa Fe Street, Vista) are convinced enough by early success that it’s … [Read more...] about Beer Touring: Bear Roots Brewing
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CCBA, SDBG Voice Opposition to SB-1426
A bill making its way through the California Senate is being opposed by trade organizations such as the California Craft Brewers Association (CCBA) and the San Diego Brewers Guild (SDBG). The bill, … [Read more...] about CCBA, SDBG Voice Opposition to SB-1426
Anvil & Stave has arrived
Today, West Coaster has an announcement to share that is nothing short of groundbreaking. The efforts of a renowned local brewery are about to be realized in a development that is totally without … [Read more...] about Anvil & Stave has arrived
Beer Touring: Midnight Jack Brewing Company
This place looks familiar, I thought as we turned into a business park I’d been to numerous times. It’s how I started my last beer-touring piece and it was just as apt with stop three of four—Midnight … [Read more...] about Beer Touring: Midnight Jack Brewing Company
Beer of the Week: Rip Current Kona Storm
From the Beer Writer: Last week, I shared news of Rip Current Awareness Week in tandem with a harrowing story of getting caught in a rip current as a child and needing to be rescued. To wash away … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Rip Current Kona Storm
Beer Touring: Guadalupe Brewing
This place looks familiar, I thought as we turned into a business park I’d been to numerous times. The Carlsbad campus is home to two small breweries, Arcana Brewing Company and On-The-Tracks Brewery. … [Read more...] about Beer Touring: Guadalupe Brewing
Coming Soon: Heroes Brew Festival 7/23
One of the best San Diego beer festivals of the summer is coming soon: Heroes Brew Fest Sample 100+ core, specialty and seasonal selections from over 40 breweries in a festival atmosphere that can … [Read more...] about Coming Soon: Heroes Brew Festival 7/23
Beer Touring: Culver Beer Company
Culver Beer Company…isn’t that in LA? asked my beer-touring companion as we embarked on the first of four stops for the day. It was then I explained what the business’ owners likely address all the … [Read more...] about Beer Touring: Culver Beer Company
Stone Brewmaster Mitch Steele moving on
Mitch Steele, Stone Brewing’s brewmaster of 10 years, will be leaving his post at the end of the month to pursue a new opportunity. The specifics of that new venture have yet to be officially … [Read more...] about Stone Brewmaster Mitch Steele moving on
QUAFF takes national homebrewing crown
Why is San Diego such a hotbed of quality brewing? It’s a popular question with many answers. Most brewing professionals agree that a major key to the permeation of the suds subculture into the … [Read more...] about QUAFF takes national homebrewing crown