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Vista-based brewery owner seeking to survive via crowdfunding campaign
In March, Barrel Harbor Brewing owner Tim St. Martin announced that he would be pulling out of the satellite tasting room he opened next door to and, by all accounts to that point, in partnership with … [Read more...] about Barrel Harbor makes public plea for salvation
Work-in-progress Vista brewery being constructed by construction pro
Joshua Schreer is the product of a brewer’s bloodline. Both of his great grandfathers were brewers and starting a brewery has been his lifelong dream. That dream is on-track to be realized in early … [Read more...] about WestBrew to celebrate West Coast
New Hodad’s beer celebrates 50 years of burger supremacy
From the Beer Writer: Few are the hospitality institutions in San Diego that reach the half-century mark, but last week, burger must-visit Hodad's hit that milestone. In celebration of that feat, its … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: 1969 Golden Anniversary Ale
Going beyond Independence Day for standout independent beer fun
Saturday, July 6 | Dueling Anniversaries, Part 1: Whether you’re into colorful beer cans or Viking culture, there’s an anniversary celebration for you. Fans of the former can attend Modern Times … [Read more...] about Sampler Flight: July #SDBeer Events
Miramar brewing company opening first North County satellite venue
It’s taken a bit longer than owners Jade and Greg Malkin originally planned, but they are making good on their intentions to make use of the multiple venue licenses allowed by the State of California. … [Read more...] about Little Miss looking to Escondido
A quintet of brews medal at country’s largest homebrewing competition
Each year, recreational fermentationists from across (and beyond) the country get together at Homebrew Con to celebrate and revel in the homebrewing spirit. As part of that three-day convention put on … [Read more...] about Locals win big at National Homebrew Competition
El Cajon brewing interest will not occupy former Council Brewing space
Earlier this month, Creative Creature Brewing announced it would be taking over the Santee brewery and tasting room previously occupied by Council Brewing. Located at 9962 Prospect Street, Suite E, … [Read more...] about Creative Creature pulls out of Santee deal
Mother Earth’s latest seasonal beer is a summery collab NEIPA
From the Beer Writer: Since its debut in 2014, I've been a fan of Mother Earth Brew Co.'s 4Seasons series, which sees a different beer released for each season on a year-in, year-out basis. Typically, … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: 4Seasons
Family-owned local restaurant chain taking over Gordon Biersch brewpub
Earlier this month, news broke that Gordon Biersch’s Mission Valley brewpub was closing after 20 years in business. Discovering one of San Diego’s longest continually-operating brewing facilities was … [Read more...] about Puesto Cerveceria hires brewer Doug Hasker for Mission Valley operation
Family-friendly San Marcos brewpub to debut to the public next Monday
The newest entrant to North County’s thriving craft brewing scene has set its debut for next Monday. That operation is My Yard Live, a brewpub installed in the former Hometown Buffet at 288 Rancheros … [Read more...] about My Yard Live opening July 1
