This Thursday at 6 p.m., College Area pub The Ugly Dog will commission their new 12-tap sour tower, dedicated to sour, Brett, funky, strong, or barrel-aged beers, as well as meads. These additional … [Read more...] about Sour Taps Unveiling @ The Ugly Dog Pub
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Meatless Monday w/ Modern Times @ Cueva Bar
Although University Heights date spot Cueva Bar is usually closed on Mondays, their kitchen will be in full swing for a Meatless Monday beer dinner with Modern Times from 5 - 10 p.m. on September 14. … [Read more...] about Meatless Monday w/ Modern Times @ Cueva Bar
Baja Meets San Diego: Let’s Go Clandestino
Baja beer tour company Let's Go Clandestino, helmed by Hamilton's Tavern beertender Angel Miron, is hosting a "Baja Meets San Diego" event in Barrio Logan on September 20 from 2 - 5 p.m. This … [Read more...] about Baja Meets San Diego: Let’s Go Clandestino
Beer of the Week: Abnormal Full Pint Breakfast Porter
From the Beer Writer: Many craft fans are familiar with Rogue Ales’ Voodoo Doughnut beers, a series of ales paying homage to the Portland, Oregon-based pair of donut shops through ales sharing flavor … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Abnormal Full Pint Breakfast Porter
Wet Hop Weekend @ O’Brien’s Pub
Starting at 5 p.m. tomorrow, 20 local beers made using fresh 'wet' hops will be pouring at O'Brien's Pub. Two of those beers are casks coming from O'Brien's Pub owner Tom Nickel's Julian brewery, … [Read more...] about Wet Hop Weekend @ O’Brien’s Pub
Saint Archer Brewery sells out to Big Beer
It’s been the talk of the Internet for days, but for me, it started a month ago when a trusted source in Northern California informed me that sales reps from a certain Big Beer company were crowing … [Read more...] about Saint Archer Brewery sells out to Big Beer
Best Beer Futures: North
Over the month of September, we’ll single out some of the most promising upcoming brewing industry projects on deck in San Diego County. With roughly 60 such work-in-progress breweries, brewpubs and … [Read more...] about Best Beer Futures: North
First taste of Second Chance Beer Co.
Two weeks ago, we checked in with Marty Mendiola, the veteran brewmaster making the transition from a long-running gig at Rock Bottom’s La Jolla brewpub to his very own brewery. At the time, he was … [Read more...] about First taste of Second Chance Beer Co.
Beer of the Week: Societe The Coachman
From the Beer Writer: There are many session India pale ales—IPAs coming in lower on the alcohol-by-volume scale than their typically 6-to-8% ABV forebears—on the market these days. And many leave a … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Societe The Coachman
Adventures in Lambic Land
Sometimes I reflect back on the early days of my journey into the life of a beer geek (my journey into the brew, you might say) and I miss the revelatory experiences. Everything was so new and … [Read more...] about Adventures in Lambic Land