Entrepreneurial brewer Mike Hess’ eponymous brewing company has come a long way since its initial days as a nanobrewery tucked away in a labyrinth-like business park. That ever-so-humble starting … [Read more...] about Mike Hess to open OB tasting room
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Inside The Confessional
CARDIFF, CA Photos by the author Satellite tasting facilities are a trend on the rise throughout San Diego County. For the most part, brewing companies located in less central communities such as … [Read more...] about Inside The Confessional
SD International Beer Fest Winners
AleSmith Brewing Company took home the Champion Brewery designation at this year's San Diego International Beer Festival competition. AleSmith won four gold medals, receiving the most total combined … [Read more...] about SD International Beer Fest Winners
Satellite Tasting Rooms in San Diego
There are now 13 satellite tasting room operations in San Diego County, with another 2 under construction. The most recent to open was The Lost Abbey's "Confessional" on April 23. Belching … [Read more...] about Satellite Tasting Rooms in San Diego
Finding the Hoppier Side Of Belgian Blondes
Balance is an important concept in every beer style, though it is found in various and sometimes surprising ways. A brewer always has to consider how the various ingredients and techniques used to … [Read more...] about Finding the Hoppier Side Of Belgian Blondes
CityBeat Beer Issue
Weekly San Diego magazine CityBeat published this Beer Issue on Wednesday; check it out! … [Read more...] about CityBeat Beer Issue
Speak Out for Local Craft Beer at Qualcomm Stadium!
This article was written by West Coaster contributor Vince Vasquez. He is a think tank analyst based in San Diego, and has authored numerous reports on the economic dynamics of San Diego’s craft beer … [Read more...] about Speak Out for Local Craft Beer at Qualcomm Stadium!
#sdbeer @ Petco Park
via Petco Park Insider: "Since Petco Park opened in 2004, the San Diego beer scene has exploded. Inside the park is no exception, with high octane hops washing away the leak-inducing legacy of … [Read more...] about #sdbeer @ Petco Park
The Brazilian Connection
Tiago Carneiro and José Felipe Carneiro of Wäls BrewingBrazil’s Wäls Brewing first landed on our radar at the 2014 World Beer Cup in Denver. There, Tiago Carneiro and José Felipe Carneiro were two of … [Read more...] about The Brazilian Connection
Open Letter to Festival Goers
This text appeared on 'the back page' of our most recent issue, written by Ryan Allan of @socalsessions... Please celebrate and appreciate National Beer Day responsibly! Dear Craft Beer Lovers & … [Read more...] about Open Letter to Festival Goers