As if county and state-imposed restrictions weren’t tough enough, many brewery owners are enduring extra headaches from some of their customers. North Park Beer Co. stopped offering on-site drinking … [Read more...] about Struggling with customer compliance
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Wet hop beer season kicks off
Miramar's Longship Brewery crafted three of the county's first wet hop beers this year, contracting with a local grower in Ramona. The Double IPA, Session IPA, and Hoppy Lager will be available in a … [Read more...] about Wet hop beer season kicks off
Q&A: John Boyd (Buddha Teas)
Buddha Teas was founded in 2008 by John Boyd and Nick Marier to bring organic tea in bleach-free bags to the public. We caught up with Boyd to discuss the latest. WC: Has the pandemic changed … [Read more...] about Q&A: John Boyd (Buddha Teas)
Working to dismantle bias, one pint at a time
San Diego beer prides itself on its history of breaking boundaries, setting high bars for quality, and cultivating a community unlike any other. But despite these accolades, well-earned as they may … [Read more...] about Working to dismantle bias, one pint at a time
Three upcoming virtual beverage events
West Coast Smoke & Tap House, in collaboration with Whissel Realty Group, will host a "virtual beer festival" on Saturday, August 1 featuring five breweries: Creative Creature, BNS, Pacific … [Read more...] about Three upcoming virtual beverage events
Mostra Coffee and Roast Magazine’s $5,000 small business grant
In partnership with Roast Magazine, San Diego's Mostra Coffee will award a $5,000 grant to a small business that's making an impact in the coffee industry and in their community. "Since the onset … [Read more...] about Mostra Coffee and Roast Magazine’s $5,000 small business grant
Angry Pete’s new home base in Kensington
Detroit-style pizza maker “Angry” Pete Harbison has been working with Kensington Brewing to build out a kitchen since last year. After COVID-19-related delays, in mid-June, he debuted the on-premise … [Read more...] about Angry Pete’s new home base in Kensington
Local breweries continue fight for racial equality
As of today, more than 1,000 breweries (covering all 50 U.S. states plus 18 more countries) are participating in the Black Is Beautiful initiative started by Marcus Baskerville at Weathered Souls … [Read more...] about Local breweries continue fight for racial equality
Q&A: Josh Moffie (Trident Coffee)
Trident Coffee is an Imperial Beach-based coffee roaster established in 2016 by brothers Eric and Matt Johnson. They focus on nitro cold brews (some with MCT oils and added infusions) and … [Read more...] about Q&A: Josh Moffie (Trident Coffee)
White Labs celebrates 25 years with first canned beer and more
Miramar-based yeast manufacturer White Labs started off their twenty- fifth year in business with some big plans, including giving away trips to three Brewers Association conferences or festivals as … [Read more...] about White Labs celebrates 25 years with first canned beer and more