After the opening series at Petco Park, wherein this native San Diegan’s beloved Friars failed to score a single run against the Dodgers, it’s hard to even type the letters LA. But fortunately, I have … [Read more...] about SD shows up at LA International Beer Competition
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Beer of the Week: Duck Foot The Looker California Blonde Ale
From the Beer Writer: In the vast world of beer styles, there are some that come across as vague and underappreciated. One of those is the humble but nearly ubiquitous blonde ale. In a county where … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Duck Foot The Looker California Blonde Ale
Green Flash’s new Barrelmaster’s Reserve Series
When Green Flash Brewing Company opened its barrel-aging facility-slash-tasting room, Cellar 3 (12260 Crosthwaite Circle, Poway), it ushered in a new age of reliable wood-matured, tart and wild … [Read more...] about Green Flash’s new Barrelmaster’s Reserve Series
What’s with The Beav—Part 2
Last week, we provided a sneak peek of Belching Beaver Brewery's upcoming Vista brewpub. This week’s follow-up post is about the North County brewing company’s new production facility at 1334 Rocky … [Read more...] about What’s with The Beav—Part 2
Best Beer Futures: West
This is the second of a four-part series assessing the most hopeful of San Diego’s in-progress brewery projects. Last week, I looked at upcoming businesses in North County. Today is all about the … [Read more...] about Best Beer Futures: West
Beer of the Week: Oggi’s Barrel-Aged Black Magic Stout
From the Beer Writer: There are some beers that just stick with you. I started drinking in the late-nineties. Back then, the landscape for local beer was much different. Most of today’s drinkers … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Oggi’s Barrel-Aged Black Magic Stout
What’s with The Beav—Part 1
Vista-based Belching Beaver Brewery has carved out a good fan-base behind a line of mostly hoppy beers augmented by various forms of milk stout, including its popular peanut butter-flavored version. … [Read more...] about What’s with The Beav—Part 1
Four breweries among largest in US in 2015
It’s that time of year again. The Brewers Association, the national trade organization representing American breweries, has released its lists of the top 50 breweries and “craft breweries” in the … [Read more...] about Four breweries among largest in US in 2015
Best Beer Futures: North
Twice a year, I assess the landscape of in-process brewery-owned projects and pick a few that I feel are the most promising. I’ve been at this for nearly four years at this point, so I thought this … [Read more...] about Best Beer Futures: North
Q&A w/ Douglas Hasker – Brewmaster, Gordon Biersch Mission Valley
How long have you worked at Gordon Biersch? I started at Gordon Biersch in 1990 when they opened their second store in San Jose. I worked as a bar manager, and not too long after that I … [Read more...] about Q&A w/ Douglas Hasker – Brewmaster, Gordon Biersch Mission Valley