During the early days in my brewing adventures a fellow homebrewer asked how much yeast I was using. Like most beginners, I was pitching yeast directly from the packaging into the fermentor. While I … [Read more...] about Are You Using Enough Yeast?
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Guild Festival Tickets Now On Sale
Tickets for the San Diego Brewers Guild Festival, which kicks off San Diego Beer Week, are now on sale at this Brown Paper Tickets link. Unlike last year, 2013's festival will be a two-day … [Read more...] about Guild Festival Tickets Now On Sale
Rock Bottom Gaslamp To Close October 5
In a post on his Facebook page Monday morning, Rock Bottom Gaslamp Brewmaster Jason Stockberger had this to say: "Well it looks like this Wednesday might be my last brew for Rock Bottom Gaslamp. It … [Read more...] about Rock Bottom Gaslamp To Close October 5
Will The Bubble Burst?
Many tasting rooms are standing-room only these days. Bottle shops can’t keep beer on shelves. Breweries are brewing practically non-stop. Yep, the craft beer craze just keeps getting crazier, … [Read more...] about Will The Bubble Burst?
The Doctor’s Office: A Reputation on the Line
The traditional three-tier system of beer was born out of The Prohibition Era in these United States. The law was set up, in theory, to provide a system of checks and balances, not unlike the idea … [Read more...] about The Doctor’s Office: A Reputation on the Line
Into the Brew: There Will Be Hops
I'm not the biggest fan of hop puns. The incredible proliferation of hoppy beer-producing small breweries over the past several years has led to a flood of me-too beer names all clamoring to … [Read more...] about Into the Brew: There Will Be Hops
Happy #IPAday!
How to Participate in IPA Day, via CraftBeer.com Organize an IPA Day event at your brewery, brewpub, restaurant, bar, bottle shop, home or office. Be sure to post your events on the … [Read more...] about Happy #IPAday!
Upcoming: BrewFest Encinitas
Saturday August 3rd is the third annual BrewFest Encinitas held on the grounds of the San Elijo Campus of MiraCosta College from 4pm to 7pm. The festival will have 16 breweries present, mostly from … [Read more...] about Upcoming: BrewFest Encinitas
“Brew Talks” Begins Tour in San Diego
Brewbound.com’s “Brew Talks” tour kicked off at The Lost Abbey on Tuesday, July 23. According to the beer-focused website, this event series “provides beer industry professionals with an intimate … [Read more...] about “Brew Talks” Begins Tour in San Diego
Karl Strauss Tasting Room Opens Saturday
This Saturday, the tasting room at Karl Strauss' main production facility in Pacific Beach will officially open to the public. It's been a long time coming; since they moved into the space in … [Read more...] about Karl Strauss Tasting Room Opens Saturday