Stone Brewing CEO Greg Koch took to the stage at today’s EG Conference in Carmel, California, and announced that he and Stone co-founder Steve Wagner are developing a project called True Craft as an … [Read more...] about Stone CEO announces True Craft project
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Beer of the Week: Mike Hess Grapefruit Solis
From the Beer Writer: Fruited beers are en vogue...again. In past iterations of this trend, which comes and goes, gaining more and more traction each time around, fruits have mostly appeared in … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Mike Hess Grapefruit Solis
Downtown Johnny Brown’s closing April 29
It’s hard to imagine, but there was a time when craft-beer had not yet been embraced by the majority of San Diego restaurants. But there were early-adopters who got it and got with the program. They … [Read more...] about Downtown Johnny Brown’s closing April 29
Mission Brewery debuts The Cellar and Loft
Since opening for business in 2007, Mission Brewery (1441 L Street, East Village) had never executed an official launch-event for one of its beers, until this week when it held a coming-out party for … [Read more...] about Mission Brewery debuts The Cellar and Loft
Amplified Ale Works Miramar open for business
Thank God for the Internet. Thank God for Wordpress. Well…thank God for the Internet, anyway. Were it not for the real-time publishing capabilities of the web, I wouldn’t have been able to turn on a … [Read more...] about Amplified Ale Works Miramar open for business
Beer Touring: Burning Beard Brewing Company
Standing across the street from Burning Beard Brewing Company (785 Vernon Way, El Cajon), I could hear two things crystal-clear—the low drone of punk-rock music and a bartender enthusiastically … [Read more...] about Beer Touring: Burning Beard Brewing Company
Best Beer Futures: East (& West)
In closing out my bi-annual preview of upcoming brewer-owned businesses showing the most potential, I’m focusing on the East County. Problem is, the list hasn’t changed since the last time I previewed … [Read more...] about Best Beer Futures: East (& West)
Beer of the Week: Gordon Biersch Maibock
From the Beer Writer: If you want to run into local brewers, you’re bound to do it by hitting up the happy hour at Gordon Biersch in Mission Valley. This is particularly true if you go when brewer … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Gordon Biersch Maibock
Best Beer Futures: South
In this continuing, four-part series attempting to predict the most exciting upcoming brewery projects in San Diego County, I’m offering my most educated guesses as to what businesses figure to be of … [Read more...] about Best Beer Futures: South
Mikkeller Brewing San Diego open for business
This weekend, long-awaited international collaborative project Mikkeller Brewing San Diego opened its doors. The place was mobbed, both by everyday customers stopping in for a taste of the numerous … [Read more...] about Mikkeller Brewing San Diego open for business