Like all of us, mead’s roots began in Africa. It is estimated that approximately some 20,000 to 40,000 years ago, Africans started to make a basic version of mead (aka honeywine) which they learned … [Read more...] about San Diego’s Mead Makers
News
Stave and Nail expanding days of operation
San Marcos barrel-aging operation going beyond once-a-weekend schedule
Six months ago, brothers Justin and Joe Stambaugh opened their passion project, Stave and Nail Brewing in San Marcos. Though committed to their new operation, they kept their day jobs, with Joe … [Read more...] about Stave and Nail expanding days of operation
Craft Q&A: Liz Chism
Founder, Chism Solutions
For many, the owners of Council Brewing felt like family. So, it’s not surprising that the interest’s patrons remain interested in their lives beyond the life of their passion project. A year removed … [Read more...] about Craft Q&A: Liz Chism
Sampler Flight: February #SDBeer Events
No Saturday shall suffer sans sudsy soirees the second month of 2020
Saturday, February 8 | Brewbies Festival: One great brewery giving its all is terrific on its own, but one great cause bringing numerous great breweries together to give their all for … [Read more...] about Sampler Flight: February #SDBeer Events
Beer of the Week: One More Trip
Gravity Heights’ super-sized IPA debuts on Super Bowl weekend
From the Beer Writer: The NFL's championship game isn't the only super-sized thing about this weekend, or even this time of year. Thanks to the innovation of Vinnie Cilurzo, owner of Santa Rosa's … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: One More Trip
Burgeon Beer expanding to Little Italy
Carlsbad brewery opening The Arbor tasting room on Kettner Boulevard
Few local breweries opened in the past three years have enjoyed as steady and fervent a following as Carlsbad’s Burgeon Beer Co. In touch with current trends and producing beers to satisfy modern … [Read more...] about Burgeon Beer expanding to Little Italy
Craft Q&A: Joe Carmichael
Co-founder, Local Roots Kombucha
In December, Carlsbad-based Local Roots Kombucha made headlines by acquiring Latitude 33 Brewing’s Vista brewing facility. This move instantly upped Local Roots’ annual production capacity from 1,000 … [Read more...] about Craft Q&A: Joe Carmichael
Plates and Pints: The Butchery
Recipes (and beers) that’ll pay quarterly dividends come Super Bowl Sunday
The Butchery Quality Meats serves up recipes (and beers) for every phase of your Super Bowl soiree“Have you checked out The Butchery yet? It’s awesome.” Being a food and beer writer, I receive … [Read more...] about Plates and Pints: The Butchery
Beer of the Week: Kookslams
Hilarious Instagrammers inspire Duck Foot Brewing’s most popular IPA
From the Beer Writer: Pop culture. Try as I might to keep up on it, I've always been a little too off-the-grid to pick up on most of it. So it's no surprise that I catch most popular memes, viral … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Kookslams
Charles in charge
Miramar’s Longship Brewery offers brewing insight on monthly basis
Whether you’re a homebrewer looking for tips on new styles, or someone who enjoys drinking beer and wants to learn more about how it’s made, Longship Brewery’s doors are open. Each month, the Mira … [Read more...] about Charles in charge