Today, the Brewers Association (BA) — the not-for-profit trade group representing small and independent craft brewers — released its second annual list of the 50 fastest growing small and … [Read more...] about Abnormal Beer Co. is one of America’s fastest growing breweries
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Opinion: Why I’m attending Ballast Point’s Made in San Diego Block Party this weekend
It’s remarkable how much great beer is produced in this wonderful City and County of San Diego. In the almost 20 years I’ve lived here, it’s been amazing watching the industry grow and I feel “pinch … [Read more...] about Opinion: Why I’m attending Ballast Point’s Made in San Diego Block Party this weekend
Midnight Jack seemingly ceased operations
Opened three years ago this month, Oceanside’s Midnight Jack Brewing Company appears to have ceased operations. Yesterday, the doors were locked during normal business hours. Additionally, Midnight … [Read more...] about Midnight Jack seemingly ceased operations
Beer of the Week: Swingin’ Friar Ale
Ballast Point Brewing teams with Padres to design new hoppy pale ale
From the Beer Writer: Padres fans (a club I'm a lifelong member of) have suffered a long drought in terms of wins and playoff appearances. The same cannot be said when it comes to "Friar water." … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Swingin’ Friar Ale
Craft Q&A: Dan Enjem
Meet the new head brewer at Pacific Beach AleHouse
April 7 is National Beer Day (and National Session Beer Day), and a local brewpub will be relaunching its beer program. This will be done via the introduction of two new beers from Pacific Beach … [Read more...] about Craft Q&A: Dan Enjem
Align Brewing for sale
Miralani Makers District business closing, owner moving out of state
For the second time in as many weeks, a Miramar brewery is announcing it is closing. The week before last it was Reckless Brewing. Today, it is the Miralani Makers District’s Align Brewing. Owner … [Read more...] about Align Brewing for sale
Burgeon Beer aims to reclaim the wild
Carlsbad brewery releasing Reclaim the Wild IPA to aid reforestation efforts
From day one, Carlsbad’s Burgeon Beer Co. has approached humanitarian efforts with the same zeal as hazy IPAs, and that’s saying something. Two years into its short lifespan, the business has … [Read more...] about Burgeon Beer aims to reclaim the wild
Beer of the Week: Respeto
Mason Ale Works’ Mexican lager is a standout on both sides of the border
From the Beer Writer: Though nearly a year ago, I remember it like it was yesterday, walking onto the grounds of the Ensenada Beer Fest and seeing San Diego-based breweries sharing space with Baja … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Respeto
Rumors of Thorn Brewing sale erroneous
Barrio Logan-based brewery not acquired by San Diego Cannabis
Yesterday, a press release errantly communicated that Thorn Brewing, a local brewery with locations in Barrio Logan and North Park, had been acquired by California-based seed-to-consumer medicinal and … [Read more...] about Rumors of Thorn Brewing sale erroneous
Three San Diego breweries among top 50 in US
Stone, Karl Strauss & Modern Times make annual Brewers Association list
Each year, the Brewers Association, a trade group representing American craft brewing companies, releases lists of the top 50 craft breweries and overall breweries in the country, based on beer sales … [Read more...] about Three San Diego breweries among top 50 in US