Many East County residents drove down Prospect Avenue over the past several months, spied the extensive Polynesian-inspired façade of Pacific Islander Beer Company’s (8665 Argent Street, Santee) … [Read more...] about Meet Pacific Islander Beer Co.
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Coming up: Brew & Food Festival 8/29
Brew & Food Festival is an immersive craft beer and culinary experience managed and produced by the event innovators at Motley Brews on behalf of San Diego Coastkeeper. Standing apart from your … [Read more...] about Coming up: Brew & Food Festival 8/29
Now Open: Bay City Brewing Co.
It was exactly a year ago that brewer Chris West pulled me aside at a crowded beer festival to tell me he’d be departing his then-employer Monkey Paw Pub and Brewery to take the helm as head fermenter … [Read more...] about Now Open: Bay City Brewing Co.
Beer of the Week: Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station Rainbow Triplin’
From the Beer Writer: “What if we make a beer inspired by Skittles candies?” This was what Kris Ketcham, Stone Brewing Co. veteran and brewing manager at our mutual employers’ Liberty Station-based … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station Rainbow Triplin’
Mike Hess NOT Merging with Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co.
Should one ever doubt the power of social media, all they need do is reference the maelstrom of mixed-support, outrage, wonderment and disbelief that erupted when Jonathan Buford, the owner of Arizona … [Read more...] about Mike Hess NOT Merging with Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co.
Westfield UTC: Uncasked August 22
Next Saturday, August 22nd, Westfield UTC will host the 2nd annual Uncasked: A Neighborhood Craft Beer Fest. Savor some of San Diego’s finest brews while tasting bites from the open-air shopping … [Read more...] about Westfield UTC: Uncasked August 22
Meet Guadalupe Brewery
Many brewers say they are passionate, but few things prove it as much as the actions of Raul Deju. As the part-owner of a brewery in Baja California’s Valle de Guadalupe, he would drive from Vista to … [Read more...] about Meet Guadalupe Brewery
Beer Touring: Home Brewing Co.
Delightfully small and understated, it’d be easy to walk right by The Homebrewer without taking notice. Unless, of course, you’re a homebrewer. In three years, George and Molly Thornton’s … [Read more...] about Beer Touring: Home Brewing Co.
ChuckAlek Planning North Park Tasting Room
ChuckAlek co-founder Marta Jankowska released this statement on the planned space: "ChuckAlek Independent Brewers is opening up a location in North Park in partnership with Art Produce on the … [Read more...] about ChuckAlek Planning North Park Tasting Room
Beer of the Week: Benchmark Table Beer
From the Beer Writer: There are sexy beer styles, and then there are ales and lagers that come across like Plain Jane dressed in sweatpants and a ratty baseball cap. Sure, at her core, she’s … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Benchmark Table Beer