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Brewery sets $50,000 goal for pediatric cancer research
Back in August, Mike Hess Brewing (MHB) co-founders Mike and Lynda found out their daughter, Keely, had a rare form of bone cancer called Osteosarcoma. She's been undergoing treatments at UC Davis … [Read more...] about “Beet Cancer” debuts Friday at Mike Hess Brewing locations
Though a temporary home, Brewery Igniter tenants are laying down stakes
We’ve spent the past few weeks catching up with occupants of H.G. Fenton’s trio of lease-to-brew Brewery Igniter facilities, asking what their intentions are beyond their current workspaces. Pariah … [Read more...] about A Tale of Three Igniters – Part 3
Grantville brewery’s struggles continue, forcing tasting room closure
This afternoon, Benchmark Brewing co-founder Rachael Akin posted the following to the company's Facebook page: “Dear Customer, As you may know Benchmark has been going through some extraordinary … [Read more...] about Benchmark Brewing temporarily closed
The rise and fall of a beloved Kearny Mesa brewery
It is a curious thing walking into Council Brewing Co. in 2019. Despite shuttering a month ago, very little has changed. There’s still beer in the barrels and a neat row of barstools ready to be … [Read more...] about Council Is Adjourned
Mountaintop imbibing formed foundation for San Marcos’ newest brewery
Frank Harton’s passion for brewing was born, like so many others’, after initial swigs of a friend’s homebrewed beer, but the setting for the onset of his “brewing adventure” was a little different. … [Read more...] about Double Peak Brewing aiming high
On Monday, in an email from representatives of Artisanal Brewers Collective to West Coaster staff regarding The Bell Marker brewpub in downtown San Diego, a representative stated: "We have actually … [Read more...] about Owl Drug Co. teams up with The Bell Marker
San Diego’s overall beer scene is strong not only due to the amount of breweries within county lines, but also because of those we attract to pour their products here. Below are a few upcoming events … [Read more...] about From East to West: Upcoming Events
Readers choice for Best Brewer in San Diego
West Coaster readers voted Kelsey McNair of North Park Beer Co. San Diego's Best Brewer of 2018. When told the news, McNair revealed he didn't vote for himself: "I voted for Travis Smith," he said, … [Read more...] about Craft Q&A: Kelsey McNair
Burning Beard debuting first beer in its American wild ale series
From the Beer Writer: There's nothing like taking the first sniff of a beer and feeling fairly assured that you are in for a special experience. This recently happened to me when my olfactory … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Song of Orpheus
Bay Park brewery falls victim to burst water line, working to re-open
Deft Brewing (the makers of West Coaster’s current Beer of the Week, DoubleDeft Secret) is closed indefinitely. Yesterday, a water main burst at the Bay Park brewery and tasting room at 5328 Banks … [Read more...] about Deft Brewing temporarily closed
