Starting next month, Mira Mesa-based Green Flash Brewing Co. will release a hop-centric, draft-only beer every other month for a year. "We wanted to hone our focus on the range of flavor that can … [Read more...] about Green Flash’s 2013 “Hop Odyssey” Starts February
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Today: National Beer Can Appreciation Day
On this day in 1935, cans of Krueger's Finest Beer and Krueger's Cream Ale made their debut in Richmond, Virginia. Hence, today is National Beer Can Appreciation Day. Several San Diego breweries … [Read more...] about Today: National Beer Can Appreciation Day
Coming Soon: San Diego Brew Project
Inside 57 Degrees wine bar just north of Little Italy, San Diegans Beau Schmitt and Kyle Chaykowski are feverishly putting together the county's largest "locals only" tap selection. They're calling it … [Read more...] about Coming Soon: San Diego Brew Project
“Bottled & Kegged: San Diego’s Craft Brew Culture”
Matthew Schiff, Marketing Director at the San Diego History Center in Balboa Park, was kind enough to share a walkthrough video of the upcoming beer-focused exhibit "Bottled & Kegged: San Diego's … [Read more...] about “Bottled & Kegged: San Diego’s Craft Brew Culture”
Ballast Point: “Quietly Crushing It” – Part 2
Read Part 1, published last Friday, here. In February of this year, Home Brew Mart will be taking over the suite to its west, adding 1,056 square feet to the property that currently takes up 5,314 … [Read more...] about Ballast Point: “Quietly Crushing It” – Part 2
Ballast Point: “Quietly Crushing It” – Part 1
Back in September, Ballast Point CEO & Founder Jack White and Specialty Brewer Colby Chandler traveled to COEDO Brewery, just outside of Tokyo, to brew a special collaboration beer blending the … [Read more...] about Ballast Point: “Quietly Crushing It” – Part 1
The Friday Five: 5Q w/ Frank Green III
Butcher's Brewing, founded in 2011, has been guest-brewing at Bayhawk Ales in Irvine, California since its inception. However, with warehouses and offices located in San Diego, owner Rey Knight and … [Read more...] about The Friday Five: 5Q w/ Frank Green III
Brite tank theft at Alpine Beer Co.
Over the weekend, a 1500-pound, 30-barrel brite tank was stolen from Alpine Beer Co. The large piece of brewing equipment was removed from the breweries new, under-development expansion on Tavern Road … [Read more...] about Brite tank theft at Alpine Beer Co.
Thirsty Thursday: 10 Web Links
1. Craft Beer Program Director at the Brewers Association Julia Herz's take on a big year for American craft beer. 2. CraftBeer.com's "Tips for Tasting" video series -- craft beer styles, tasting … [Read more...] about Thirsty Thursday: 10 Web Links
Spot Check: Eureka! UTC
San Diego's UTC mall is now home to the seventh site of California burger/beer/whiskey spot Eureka! 40 taps -- 13 rotating -- are divided on the menu by style. Tonight is Steal The Glass Night with … [Read more...] about Spot Check: Eureka! UTC