Yesterday, two 200 bbl net capacity fermentation tanks arrived at Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits in Scripps Ranch all the way from Marks Design & Metalworks in Vancouver, Washington. "These … [Read more...] about Expansion Case Study: Ballast Point
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Into the Brew: Glass Adds Class
This column appears on pages 16 and 17 of the July 2012 print issue, which you can download or view here. Beer is best enjoyed from a container that doesn't leak. Bottles or cans, red cups, pint … [Read more...] about Into the Brew: Glass Adds Class
In With The New
Five Thursday events will highlight exciting new beer ventures in San Diego. The third Stone Company Store, this one in Oceanside, will open at 11 a.m. for its first official day of business. Get a … [Read more...] about In With The New
July 2012 Issue: Beer Events
There are lots of great San Diego beer events coming up. For the July print issue of West Coaster, we selected a few from our event calendar. Do you have an August or September beer event that we … [Read more...] about July 2012 Issue: Beer Events
Plates & Pints: Grilling Tips w/ Donovan’s Steak and Chop House
This column appears on pages 8 and 9 of the July 2012 print issue, which you can download or view here. SUMMER SCHOOL -- Donovan’s Steak and Chop House chef Sal Reynoso shares tip for grilling … [Read more...] about Plates & Pints: Grilling Tips w/ Donovan’s Steak and Chop House
Get Wild With Your Homebrewing
Now that summer is in full force, wild ales can make a great beverage on a hot day. Be it lambic and Flanders reds and browns from Belgium, or American produced wild ales, these tart, sour, fruity and … [Read more...] about Get Wild With Your Homebrewing
Say Cheese!
Photos from Tuesday's Green Flash "Brewing It Forward" Kickoff Party and yesterday's Taste of Vista event have been posted on the West Coaster Facebook page. If you haven't "liked" us yet -- do it! … [Read more...] about Say Cheese!
Perfect Storm: Weekend of 6/29 Packed With Beer Events
Through cosmic happenstance, this weekend, specifically Saturday, is absolutely PACKED with beer events. Below is a listing of what's going down 6/29-7/1 with a few lines of explanation. Friday … [Read more...] about Perfect Storm: Weekend of 6/29 Packed With Beer Events
Awards Galore
Last week we posted the results of the LA International Commercial Beer Competition, where San Diegan brewers won six gold, ten silver and seven bronze medals. Since then, the results of two more … [Read more...] about Awards Galore
Local Habit Turns One
In celebration of their first year in business, Local Habit has organized a weekend that will please both avid foodies and discerning beer drinkers. Starting this Friday 6/29 and concluding Sunday … [Read more...] about Local Habit Turns One