Fourpenny House, a Scottish-inspired brewpub in the heart of La Mesa Village, is for sale, according to owner Peter Soutowood. Although a sale doesn’t necessarily spell the end for the business, … [Read more...] about La Mesa’s Fourpenny House for sale
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Beer Briefs: Prohibition | AleSmith | Attitude
A soon-to-open satellite, executive tier restructure and newly hired brewer
In February, Vista-based Prohibition Brewing opened its first off-site tasting room, taking over the former home of Fallbrook Brewing in that business’ namesake inland North County community. It was … [Read more...] about Beer Briefs: Prohibition | AleSmith | Attitude
Constellation Brands sells Ballast Point to Illinois interest Kings and Convicts
Kings and Convicts Brewing acquisition renders local company again independent
In 2015, San Diego’s Ballast Point Brewing was purchased by New York-based alcohol company Constellation Brands for $1 billion. It was the largest acquisition of its kind and sent shockwaves through … [Read more...] about Constellation Brands sells Ballast Point to Illinois interest Kings and Convicts
OB brewers team up to parade on
Pizza Port and Ocean Beach brewers cook up specialty for holiday parade
A community as unique as Ocean Beach deserves its own beer. This was the thinking of the OB Town Council, and it was shared whole-heartedly by the brewers in the beachy berg when they were invited to … [Read more...] about OB brewers team up to parade on
Sampler Flight: December #SDBeer Events
Some of the holliest, jolliest holiday beer happenings in America’s Finest
December 6 & 7 | Strong Ale Fest: It’s the type of memorable event one struggles to remember year after year. Why the memory lapse? Pizza Port’s always-impressive array of 60-plus beers all coming … [Read more...] about Sampler Flight: December #SDBeer Events
Beer of the Week: What a Time to Be Alive!
Bagby Beer Co.’s fifth-anniversary IPA a celebration of past and present
From the Beer Writer: In a world rife with wide-ranging variations on the India pale ale, it’s easy to long for the good old days when one could rely on an IPA to be bold, bitter, aromatic and clear … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: What a Time to Be Alive!
Novo Brazil opens Otay Ranch brewpub
Eastlake brewery’s second Chula Vista venue its largest, most ambitious
Chula Vista’s Novo Brazil Brewing recently implemented a packaging rebrand, the mission of which was three-fold. The Brazilian ownership team wanted to broaden its concept into a fermented-beverage … [Read more...] about Novo Brazil opens Otay Ranch brewpub
Alta Brewing closing at month’s end
After two-plus years, Barrio Logan operation to shutter on November 30
In the summer of 2017, John Bull opened the doors to Alta Brewing in Barrio Logan. It was the community’s second brewery, following in the footsteps of Border X Brewing, and later joined by Thorn … [Read more...] about Alta Brewing closing at month’s end
Duck Foot adds to East Village gluten-free menu
Gluten-reduced brewery’s gluten-free eatery boasts fun new offerings
Going into the restaurant business can be difficult for any company, especially a brewery. Sure, almost every brewing company venue maintains public space, but a tasting room is a very different … [Read more...] about Duck Foot adds to East Village gluten-free menu
Beer of the Week: StrataBlaster
Amplified Ale Works new triple IPA celebrates seven years and Strata!
From the Beer Writer: About a year ago, a deafening buzz began to develop about a newly debuted hop varietal called Strata. Almost overnight, numerous beers began popping up incorporating this PNW … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: StrataBlaster