Rip Current, the San Marcos-based brewery that just belatedly celebrated their one-year anniversary this past weekend, is throwing their biggest tap takeover ever tomorrow night at Barrel Republic in … [Read more...] about Rip Current Tap Takeover @ Barrel Republic 3/21
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Two Scientists Walk Into a Bar…
Straight from the host website, "...what sounds like the beginning of a rather bad joke is a fun, new outreach program by the Reuben H. Fleet Science Center" scheduled for tomorrow night all over … [Read more...] about Two Scientists Walk Into a Bar…
Women in Beer Events
March is Women's History Month, and many local beer businesses are getting in the spirit with female-focused events. Tonight at Stone Liberty Station is the Beer U: Women & Brewing event, … [Read more...] about Women in Beer Events
Q&A w/ Saint Archer’s Kim Lutz
This afternoon we visited Saint Archer Brewing Company in Miramar to speak with head brewer Kim Lutz about canning, Europe trips and more... Saint Archer is getting ready for its first canning run. … [Read more...] about Q&A w/ Saint Archer’s Kim Lutz
AleSmith: Expanding
At the Rip Current one-year anniversary party on Saturday, AleSmith Brewing Company owner Peter Zien told West Coaster that big expansion plans are underway... By January 1, 2015, Zien and the team … [Read more...] about AleSmith: Expanding
WC Homebrewing Contest: Brew Local
We are happy to announce the first Brew Local homebrewing contest by West Coaster. Celebrate our vibrant cornucopia of local ingredients and DIY ethic. Simply brew a beer, cider, or mead utilizing … [Read more...] about WC Homebrewing Contest: Brew Local
“Behind the Brew” Video Series Debut
West Coaster invites you to check out the debut of our new "Behind the Brew" video series featuring Ballast Point Sculpin IPA! The production team was headed by Sheldon Kaplan, creator of Suds … [Read more...] about “Behind the Brew” Video Series Debut
Ciro’s Birthday Week Continues
Tonight is officially the third anniversary of Ciro's Pizzeria & Beerhouse in Pacific Beach. The last three nights have seen a food pairing dinner featuring Bourbon County Brand Stout, a Dogfish … [Read more...] about Ciro’s Birthday Week Continues
Pizza Port OB: Storyteller’s Dinner
"Food is one of those things that is a reference point. Food can immediately transport you to a place or moment in time." This sentiment was shared by Chef Nicholas Brune, Co-Founder & Executive … [Read more...] about Pizza Port OB: Storyteller’s Dinner
The Curious Evolution of “India Pale Ale”
Language is in a constant state of flux. Words are created and forgotten asthe inevitable march of time tramples those that lose their necessity, while simultaneously constructing new combinations of … [Read more...] about The Curious Evolution of “India Pale Ale”