With the upcoming release of their barrel aged stout and their Brew Master’s current projects, this week’s brewery spotlight is Backstreet Brewery in Vista. Backstreet Brewery will be releasing … [Read more...] about Brewery Spotlight #6: Backstreet Brewery
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The Friday Five: 5Q with Jeff Gordon
Welcome to the second installment of The Friday Five. Last week, we interviewed Melani Gordon of TapHunter.com and this week, her husband, Jeff Gordon. Yes, two Gordons in two weeks. So Jeff, … [Read more...] about The Friday Five: 5Q with Jeff Gordon
GABF competition beers en route to Denver
Last year at the Great American Beer Festival in Denver, San Diegan brewers won a slew of awards. This year they've got the same goal. But how do the beers that will get judged in the big competition … [Read more...] about GABF competition beers en route to Denver
Weekly Wednesday Event Post 9/7 – 9/14
These are our picks for the next seven days. As always, if you’d like a complete list of upcoming San Diego Beer events, please look to our calendar. Be sure to drink plenty of water (along with your … [Read more...] about Weekly Wednesday Event Post 9/7 – 9/14
Brewery Spotlight #5: Ballast Point
This week's brewery spotlight is Ballast Point Brewing Company simply because there are three great 30th street events this week that will feature their beer. Tomorrow, Ballast Point San Salvador … [Read more...] about Brewery Spotlight #5: Ballast Point
The Friday Five: 5Q with Melani Gordon
Welcome to the first installment of The Friday Five, a new weekly web post where we ask a local craft beer industry member 5 questions. Today we hear from Melani Gordon, CEO and co-founder of … [Read more...] about The Friday Five: 5Q with Melani Gordon
More from Chef Nate
Yesterday I had the chance to speak with Nate Soroko, who was featured in Brandon's Plates & Pints column, for a little recap on the August 27th beer dinner on the rooftop at Pizza Port Ocean … [Read more...] about More from Chef Nate
Pick Local Hops (+ homebrewing tips)
This article is partially a continuation of "Pick Local Hops" from our September issue: While most commercial hops come from Washington, Oregon and Idaho, our local climate is definitely suitable … [Read more...] about Pick Local Hops (+ homebrewing tips)
Beer-Con Recap
There is a great desire for knowledge in the current local beer climate, and that's why when the name Beer-Con popped up on everybody's radar months back, ears perked up. And after months of planning … [Read more...] about Beer-Con Recap
September 2011
Read September online! Choose format: (PDF / Flash Reader) In September's issue, you'll read about the film crew that has been covering San Diego craft beer, how the huge America's Finest Beer … [Read more...] about September 2011