Last week, Green Flash Brewing Co. unveiled a new look for their brand and its four core beers, West Coast IPA, Tropical DNA (hazy IPA), Soul Style IPA, and GFB Blonde Ale. “Our new visual identity … [Read more...] about Green Flash gets a brand makeover for 2019
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Beer of the Week: Lager Magnifico
Dos Desperados brewer seeks veteran teachings in refining flagship lager
From the Beer Writer: To watch a young brewer find their way can be very rewarding, particularly when their progress shows up in the glass. Dos Desperados Brewery head brewer Hayden Weir has only been … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Lager Magnifico
February is Brewing Month in San Diego
San Diego County Water Authority highlights local brewing companies
Count the San Diego County Water Authority (SDCWA) among the many factions that recognize the significant, positive impact that the local brewing industry has on the county. Enough that the … [Read more...] about February is Brewing Month in San Diego
RateBeer ranks AleSmith #6 in the world
Seven SD beer makers make top 100
This week, the “connoisseur-focused beer site” RateBeer released their list of the world’s top 100 brewers of 2018. According to the website, “the summarization is based on five different weighted … [Read more...] about RateBeer ranks AleSmith #6 in the world
February #SDBeer Sampler Flight
Previewing some of this month’s standout beer events
February | So Many Anniversaries: There must be something in the water (other than hops, malt and yeast), because this month is packed with brewery anniversaries, including Kilowatt Brewing (two years … [Read more...] about February #SDBeer Sampler Flight
Plates & Pints: Puesto x Agua Mala
SD taco titan Puesto kicks off line of cross-border collaborations with Ensenada’s Cerveceria Agua Mala
One Baja brewery with a more prominent presence on our side of the border is Cerveceria Agua Mala, and one of the spots where you’re guaranteed to find their liquid wares is Puesto. A recent trip to … [Read more...] about Plates & Pints: Puesto x Agua Mala
Kairoa Brewing opening tomorrow
University Heights’ new brewpub a kiwi’s tribute to New Zealand
When searching for a place to site a brewpub, entrepreneur Shanan Spearing and his team seriously considered La Mesa’s downtown village. In the end, none of the available spaces offered everything on … [Read more...] about Kairoa Brewing opening tomorrow
Benchmark and Deft open again
As of yesterday, both Benchmark Brewing and Deft Brewing are open again. Benchmark was forced to shut their doors on January 23 "due to a suspension of our ABC license, that was triggered by the … [Read more...] about Benchmark and Deft open again
Beer of the Week: Smylex
Standout Pariah Brewing specialty IPA gets some grin-widening tweaks
From the Beer Writer: Last year, while recording a radio segment with a handful of local brewers, I had the opportunity to taste a particularly enjoyable IPA called Smylex. A creation of Pariah … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Smylex
The Original 40 coming to North Park
U31 Bar’s owners are opening a new brewpub across University Avenue
Like so many North Park business owners, Steve and Patricia Billings harbor a heartfelt affection for the community. Not only have they operated the neighborhood’s U31 Bar for the past 11-plus years, … [Read more...] about The Original 40 coming to North Park