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Thorn St. Brewery expanding in Barrio Logan
If there is a local brewing company that embodies the “neighborhood brewery” model, it’s North Park’s Thorn St. Brewery. Even before it opened, denizens of its namesake community were excited for its … [Read more...] about Thorn St. Brewery expanding in Barrio Logan
Profile: Bullets2Bandages
Bullets2Bandages was founded in 2011 when Erik Spalding and Cole Evans, former Naval Explosive Ordnance Disposal officers, were roommates in San Diego. Evans’ “aha moment” came when he was cleaning up … [Read more...] about Profile: Bullets2Bandages
January Events Sampler Flight
The New Year is upon us. Sure, most of us drank too much, ate too much, spent too much, etc., etc. Yes, January probably should be about the pinching of pennies and scrutinizing of calories, but … [Read more...] about January Events Sampler Flight
Beer of the Week: Bolt Donator Doppelbock
From the Beer Writer: There were only two beers to sample when I first visited Bolt Brewery’s La Mesa headquarters 13 months ago. They were nice, but not as nice as the owners. Authentic, all-smiles … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Bolt Donator Doppelbock
Knotty Barrel expanding to add Knotty Brewing
To the unfamiliar, the craft beer subculture can be confusing. For instance, many are the customers at downtown San Diego’s Knotty Barrel (842 Market Street, East Village) figured the beer-centric bar … [Read more...] about Knotty Barrel expanding to add Knotty Brewing
Beer of the Week: Mission Holiday Ale
From the Beer Writer: Regardless which of the “happy holidays” you celebrate, ‘tis no style more fitting of current Beer of the Week status than a Christmas ale. This is Christmas after all and one … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Mission Holiday Ale
Bitter Brothers Brewing to debut January 2
Looks like the New Year will feature plenty of new San Diego beer…immediately! Right after Mason Ale Works (the brewing component of Oceanside’s Urge Gastropub and Whiskey Bar brewpub) announced it … [Read more...] about Bitter Brothers Brewing to debut January 2
Brewery Igniter opening second grouping of ready-to-brew facilities in North Park
This year, H.G. Fenton presented a new option for aspiring brewing company owners geared toward eliminating capital-intensive barriers to entry into San Diego’s thriving craft beer industry. Dubbed … [Read more...] about Brewery Igniter opening second grouping of ready-to-brew facilities in North Park
First Look: Urge Gastropub Oceanside & Mason Ale Works
When Urge Gastropub opened in Rancho Bernardo in 2010, it did so before culinarily focused neighborhood spots with robust craft beer programs were the norm. Being such an exception, there were few … [Read more...] about First Look: Urge Gastropub Oceanside & Mason Ale Works