Single-hopped beers can be a fantastic way to learn about a particular hop. From such beers you can learn about how a single hop varietal imparts bitterness, flavor, and aroma to a beer. As a … [Read more...] about Hop Blending: Exploring Great Hop Combinations
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Recap: Strong Ale Festival
Vincent Antonelli, aka Todd Wilkinson, once said “into each life some rain must fall, even in San Diego.” When Steve Martin’s Mafioso-turned-informant wrote these words, he illustrated the reality … [Read more...] about Recap: Strong Ale Festival
Having a Ball
I’m going to start out by stating the obvious—it’s probably not kosher to use the word “crack” to describe something indulged in during the sacred holiday season. But I’m going to do it anyway. Such … [Read more...] about Having a Ball
17th Annual Pizza Port Carlsbad Strong Ale Fest this Friday & Saturday
Pizza Port Carlsbad has again wrangled up an impressive amount of beers over 8% and is hosting the 17th Annual Strong Ale Festival this Friday and Saturday, December 6-7. While the VIP session is sold … [Read more...] about 17th Annual Pizza Port Carlsbad Strong Ale Fest this Friday & Saturday
Santa’s Secret Stash: December 19
Scot Blair and co. have once again put together an amazing beer list for the annual Santa's Secret Stash event on Thursday, December 19. There are close to 70 small pours to choose from, with a bus … [Read more...] about Santa’s Secret Stash: December 19
Brewbound Session: Live Stream Tomorrow
Brewbound's latest craft beer conference takes place tomorrow at the Paradise Point Hotel. Although it is not open to the public, a free live stream will start at 8:00AM at this link. Here's the … [Read more...] about Brewbound Session: Live Stream Tomorrow
Spots Open: Exploring Craft Beer
There are a few enrollment spots left for the Exploring Craft Beer course of San Diego State University's craft beer business certificate program. Currently 44 seats (out of 50) have been filled for … [Read more...] about Spots Open: Exploring Craft Beer
Upcoming Beer Holidays
Repeal of Prohibition - 80th Anniversary Thursday, December 5 Vista's own Prohibition brewpub will celebrate with food specials and new batches of Oatmeal Stout and Dirty Blonde. December … [Read more...] about Upcoming Beer Holidays
Bourbon County Black Out Friday @ Churchill’s
Churchill's Pub & Grill, one of Draft Magazine's illustrious 100 top American beer bars, is throwing Goose Island's Bourbon County Stout 2013 on tap with a few extra Goose Island draft and bottle … [Read more...] about Bourbon County Black Out Friday @ Churchill’s
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Culture Brewing Co.'s Matt Courtright commemorative barley wine, brewed with assistance of Stone brewers on their day off, will be released today at 5 p.m. The beer has been aging in red wine barrels … [Read more...] about News Roundup