San Diego’s pro brewers continually cite the county’s homebrewers as a key source of inspiration for creative beer-crafting. And a number of company’s put their mash tuns where their mouth are, … [Read more...] about Judging Karl Strauss’ Pro-Am Competition
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The Summer Solstice Ale Trail Returns
One of the reasons San Diego grew into such a renowned epicenter for brewing is the fact that its ale and lager producers banded together early, helping to rise the proverbial tide for the entire … [Read more...] about The Summer Solstice Ale Trail Returns
Beer Touring: Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Festival
In San Diego, there are more than 100 operating brewhouses putting out hundreds of award-winning beers, and each month features a plethora of quality beer fests. Given this, what would make San Diego … [Read more...] about Beer Touring: Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Festival
June Event Sampler Flight
June brings with it the sunny season. Summer. When the climate’s just right for days spent sipping suds. The beer scene kicks into high gear with festivals and other outdoor imbibing events taking … [Read more...] about June Event Sampler Flight
Beer of the Week: Intergalactic Astral Scottish Export Ale
From the Beer Writer: It’s been an honor and a privilege to work with local breweries to develop charity beers as part of the Beer to the Rescue campaign supporting the Lupus Foundation of Southern … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Intergalactic Astral Scottish Export Ale
Societe to host three-week anniversary celebration
A brewery anniversary is a big deal, a chance for brewing companies to pull out all the stops, tap some special kegs, bottle up some limited-edition wares and go all out to celebrate making it through … [Read more...] about Societe to host three-week anniversary celebration
Q&A with Beau Schmitt
The Brew Project, Quad AleHouse, The Brew Project House Two years ago, Beau Schmitt burst on the scene with an obvious and equal love of San Diego and the beers produced within it. Not surprisingly … [Read more...] about Q&A with Beau Schmitt
CCBA Spring Conference Recap
By Mike Sardina - "Ruler of the Underworld" @ Societe Brewing Company - Vice President of the San Diego Brewers Guild Sitting in a room with 400 other people, Tom McCormick, the Executive … [Read more...] about CCBA Spring Conference Recap
Beer of the Week: Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station Mocha IPA
From the Beer Writer: By day, I work at Stone Brewing Co. Among my many tasks is perpetual perusal of the company’s social media accounts. There is no one sentence I’ve read on our Facebook and … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station Mocha IPA
DIY outfit Citizen Brewers opens Saturday
Judd McGhee was very happy homebrewing in his intimate (read: small) condominium kitchen…until he wanted to brew with friends. The limited space made it impossible, and got he and his wife, Elizabeth … [Read more...] about DIY outfit Citizen Brewers opens Saturday