As a response to Budweiser's derogatory ad during the Super Bowl, Pacific Beach's Amplified Ale Works today released a video to promote the release of their Pumpkin Peach Ale, "brewed the easy way," … [Read more...] about Amplified’s Pumpkin Peach Ale Release This Saturday
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Report: San Diego Craft Breweries Generate $600 Million Economic Impact
SAN DIEGO – Craft breweries and brewpubs in San Diego generated a $600 million economic impact in 2014, according to a new analysis published today by the National University System Institute for … [Read more...] about Report: San Diego Craft Breweries Generate $600 Million Economic Impact
Homebrewing in SD
There are some great events and competitions in homebrewing happening around San Diego the first half of the year. AFC The America’s Finest City 2015 competition kicks off the season with one of … [Read more...] about Homebrewing in SD
Fathom Bistro’s 2nd Anniversary
“At the end of the day I’m the guy with a little hot dog stand on the pier,” states Dennis Borlek, proprietor of Fathom Bistro, Bait & Tackle. Armed with a simple menu and 15 taps on Shelter … [Read more...] about Fathom Bistro’s 2nd Anniversary
North Park Beer Co. Secures Space
Award-winning homebrewer Kelsey McNair will open North Park Beer Company at 3038 University Avenue. With terms for a long-term lease negotiated, the nearly 9000 square foot space will contain a 15 … [Read more...] about North Park Beer Co. Secures Space
Friday News Sips
First, some news on what's happening today, Friday, January 23: -- According to their Facebook page, Half Door Brewing Company in the East Village opens for the first time today at 5 p.m. That will … [Read more...] about Friday News Sips
AleSmith, Mikkeller & Danish Beer Culture
In mid-December 2014, Mikkel Borg Bjergsø of Mikkeller visited San Diego to brew a collaboration beer with Peter Zien AleSmith Brewing Co. The result? Beer Geek Speedway. Described by the brewers as … [Read more...] about AleSmith, Mikkeller & Danish Beer Culture
“Beer to the Rescue” Campaign for Lupus Research Begins January 31
More than 20 of our local craft breweries plan to brew a beer in support of lupus research and awareness in 2015, thanks to an initiative established by journalist Brandon Hernández. On January 31, … [Read more...] about “Beer to the Rescue” Campaign for Lupus Research Begins January 31
The 14 in ’14: Best of San Diego Beer
In past years, West Coaster ran a feature covering who we thought would be the movers and shakers of the upcoming year. Now, for 2014, we’ve opened up the feature to our readers by way of an online … [Read more...] about The 14 in ’14: Best of San Diego Beer
Tony Gwynn Pale Ale Six-Packs
500 sixers of AleSmith's Tony Gwynn tribute beer will be available via Brown Paper Tickets today starting at noon, with customers able to reserve up to two six-packs for pick-up starting this … [Read more...] about Tony Gwynn Pale Ale Six-Packs