A current discussion thread on the ratebeer forums got me thinking about the best beer moments that I have had in 2010. Ok, so have the countless posts by other beer bloggers, but I love the mass of … [Read more...] about A Beer Review of 2010
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Beer Events for Christmas & NYE
Merry Christmas! There's plenty of stuff to do (and drink) for Christmas. If you're looking for beer over the holidays, here's all the stuff that we've heard about. Iron Fist will be open … [Read more...] about Beer Events for Christmas & NYE
Twofer Tuesday
Even more arrogant and evil than its younger sibling, Stone Brewing Co.'s Double Bastard Ale is just plain mean this year, weighing in at 10.5%ABV. If you'd like to refute the brewery's claim that … [Read more...] about Twofer Tuesday
Sid, Geoi & Co. Throw Epic Charity Bash @ DTJB
Downtown Johnny Brown's was the place to be on Wednesday night. Sid from Best Damn Beer Shop and Geoi from South Bay Drugs hosted a rare beer tasting of "epic" proportions. For $35, attendees … [Read more...] about Sid, Geoi & Co. Throw Epic Charity Bash @ DTJB
Highway 78 Scotch Ale Gets Rolling
We drove up to Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens on a dreary Friday afternoon to visit with Mitch Steele, head brewer of Stone Brewing Co., Chuck Silva, brewmaster of Green Flash, & Jeff … [Read more...] about Highway 78 Scotch Ale Gets Rolling
Chicks for Beer @ The High Dive
Patrick Rue of The Bruery made the trip down from Orange County to share his beer at The High Dive on Wednesday. Each month, this Bay Park venue hosts "Chicks for Beer," a beer-centric social … [Read more...] about Chicks for Beer @ The High Dive
A Very Charitable Blind Lady: Ingrid’s 1 in 8 Wraps Up
Ingrid's 1 in 8 formally finished up its tour of San Diego with a firkin at Blind Lady Ale House. This version of 1 in 8 was flavored with oak chips soaked in Ballast Point's Three Sheets Rum. … [Read more...] about A Very Charitable Blind Lady: Ingrid’s 1 in 8 Wraps Up
A Pilgrimage to Kloster Andechs
The sun was already well on its way to dropping behind the jagged wall of the Alps when our S Bahn train from Munich finally pulled into Herrshing Central Station. We were going to be cutting it … [Read more...] about A Pilgrimage to Kloster Andechs
KnB Rocks Beers & Beards
Update 12/13/2010 from Adam Parker, KnB's "Gentleman of Draft & Bottle," who sent us the Beard Awards: Best Beard: Kevin Weakest Beard: Josh Bocaccio Sexiest Beard: Matty P Best Neck … [Read more...] about KnB Rocks Beers & Beards
TapHunter Awards Recap
Congrats to AleSmith on receiving 1st place in TapHunter.com's SD Brewery of the Year Awards. Nearly 500 votes were cast and it was no surprise to see the Mira Mesa brewery take top spot. Just like … [Read more...] about TapHunter Awards Recap