Throughout college, Megan Bulsara assumed she’d become a lawyer. “Luckily, I worked in a law firm and realized they were all miserable,” she says with a sigh of relief. After earning her bachelor’s … [Read more...] about Smooth Hoperator: Megan Bulsara at Fall Brewing
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Making history with Stephanie Eppig
There’s no escaping fate. Dr. Frederick Frankenstein (played by Gene Wilder) famously screamed about “destiny!” in the 1974 comedic classic Young Frankenstein, but when it comes to family … [Read more...] about Making history with Stephanie Eppig
CCBA, SDBG, and Thee
Imagine, if you will, this scene: A brewer is toiling away on a rich, high gravity stout when suddenly inspiration strikes. She proceeds to dump absurd amounts of coffee beans into the mix, hoping to … [Read more...] about CCBA, SDBG, and Thee
Beer Briefs: Capital of Craft | AleSmith | Green Flash & Jameson
The San Diego Brewers Guild is busy planning for this year's Beer Week (November 1 - 10) and a group of brewers are collaborating on the official beer: Capital of Craft IPA. Reps from 3 Punk Ales … [Read more...] about Beer Briefs: Capital of Craft | AleSmith | Green Flash & Jameson
Beer of the Week: Bankers Pils
Resident Brewing goes the Bohemian route with its pilsner
From the Beer Writer: It might not be the watering hole that's closest to Petco Park, but come Padres season, my most frequent pre-gaming spot is The Local. It has an atmosphere and tasty grub that's … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Bankers Pils
Recap: 28th Annual Southern California Homebrewers Festival
Southern California Homebrewers Festival (SCHF) is a place where the beer flows like wine, where homebrewers instinctively flock like the salmon of Capistrano… I'm talkin' 'bout a little place called … [Read more...] about Recap: 28th Annual Southern California Homebrewers Festival
First Look: Thorn Brewing in Mission Hills
Barrio Logan-based brewery’s satellite tasting room opening July 19
Thorn Brewing is almost ready to debut its Mission Hills tasting room to the drinking public. Located in a downstairs, street-facing suite at 4026 Hawk Street, the 1,400-square-foot satellite … [Read more...] about First Look: Thorn Brewing in Mission Hills
Hopnonymous Brewing coming to Kearny Mesa
Private-label beer producer taking over old Council Brewing headquarters
After a year in the brewing industry—preceded by 16 years in hospitality—Remy Zurita is ready to go full-steam ahead with his passion project, Hopnonymous Brewing. An interest focused on producing … [Read more...] about Hopnonymous Brewing coming to Kearny Mesa
Now Open: My Yard Live
My Yard Live (MYL) is the new North County experiential community gathering space bringing together family-style sharable food, innovative libations, a brewery, live entertainment, … [Read more...] about Now Open: My Yard Live
Beer Briefs: Kilowatt | Bolt | The Vineyard 1924
New satellites in orbit and a winery going the brewing route
Last week, Kilowatt Brewing soft-opened its new tasting room in Oceanside. Located at 406 Mission Avenue in a former Subway sandwich store, it’s been revamped to include a roll-up door along with the … [Read more...] about Beer Briefs: Kilowatt | Bolt | The Vineyard 1924