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Bear Roots Brewing’s rotating IPA always a good answer to “what’s new?”
From the Beer Writer: Last month, Bear Roots Brewing was kind enough to hold a Beer to the Rescue fundraiser at its Vista brewery and home-brew store. They even put on a special beer for the occasion … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Hop Tyrant
Grantville brewery hoping to stay at current location, secure funds
As reported last week, Benchmark Brewing was in a precarious situation, facing eviction from the family-run business' Grantville headquarters by the end of this week. That news sounded a rallying cry … [Read more...] about Benchmark Brewing to remain at its HQ
El Cajon brewery takes its new copper-lined coolship on a maiden voyage
El Cajon’s Burning Beard Brewing is over two-and-a-half years old. The business has accomplished a lot, realizing a broad portfolio of beers ranging from all-the-rage to seldom-seen, establishing a … [Read more...] about Burning Beard Brewing “deflowers” coolship
As many of you know, I am a complete and utter fraud. Despite my lengthy tenure as a scribe of the Beer World, I am really no more entitled to do this than most other consumers. I might not even have … [Read more...] about The People’s (Drink) Court: Studying for BJCP
Journey #1 debuts December 15
Since opening in 2015, Second Chance Beer Company co-founders Curtis Hawes, Marty Mendiola, and Virginia Morrison have focused on “crafting traditional and innovative beers of the highest quality”. … [Read more...] about First look at Second Chance’s barrel program
Stone’s yuletide- and charity-inspired IPA brewed by and named for friends
From the Beer Writer: The holidays are a time for gathering, giving, gluttony, glee, and most of all, friends. They're also a time for generosity, something that was recently shown to me and my … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Holiday Armadillo
All-organic Miramar brewery expanding brewing capabilities and more
For the past year-and-a-half, Miramar's all-organic Protector Brewery has been brewing its beers on a two-barrel system and fermenting in four-barrel vessels. Owner Sean Haggerty says this was the … [Read more...] about Protector Brewery upping production
Popular Kearny Mesa brewery closing its doors after half a decade
With more breweries operating in San Diego County and throughout the country than ever, the brewing industry is more competitive and challenging than ever. Many independent beer interests are … [Read more...] about Council Brewing going out of business
Founded in 2013, Grantville-based Benchmark Brewing Company is searching for a buyer. "Benchmark Brewing Company is looking for a buyer," said co-founder Rachael Akin in a Facebook post … [Read more...] about Benchmark Brewing seeks buyer
Miramar-based brewery building second tasting room downtown
Opening multiple San Diego tasting room was a crucial component of Greg and Jade Malkin’s business plan when they opened Little Miss Brewing in 2016. The Miramar-based business was able to do so in … [Read more...] about Little Miss Brewing expanding in East Village
