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In a world rich with Speedway variants, Cohns have an AleSmith exclusive
From the Beer Writer: When I started drinking craft beer in the early nineties, it was a trial by fire for my palate as my taste buds struggled to build up a tolerance to bitterness. The top beers … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Knobby Barrel Speedway Stout
New company born and raised in Leucadia, brewing the dream in Vista
When I first reported on Helia Brewing in February of 2017, its owners were working under the name White Fence Brewing. Two follow-up pieces this year included info on the company's new name, the … [Read more...] about The story behind Helia Brewing
My Yard Live is a grand-scale brewpub/music venue coming to San Marcos in 2019... but in the meantime their brewer Pat Korn has been collaborating on beers around town, and Hamilton's Tavern in South … [Read more...] about My Yard Live collabs coming to Hamiltons Tavern
New Fourpenny House head brewer shares plan moving forward
Most people’s familiarity with ChuckAlek Independent Brewers started and stopped with its married-couple owners. Their amour for historical styles made for great contributions to the local scene, but … [Read more...] about Craft Q&A: Samantha Olson
San Diego Independent Craft Brewers Provide More Than 6,200 Jobs for Local Communities in 2017
Press Release - San Diego, CA (Nov. 11, 2018) — San Diego’s independent craft brewing industry continues to be a powerhouse in the region, with an economic impact of about $1.1 billion in output and … [Read more...] about California State University San Marcos Study Shows Craft Beer Industry Growth for San Diego County
Booze Brothers Brewing celebrates half-a-year with double the IPA
From the Beer Writer: I'm a fan of anniversary beers. Making it in the beer business is getting more difficult by the year, thus upping the significance of such a feat on an annual basis. On top of … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: 5 Year Anniversary
Local burger barons rolling out Hodad’s Brewing beers at both locations
In June, we provided a look inside the work-in-progress brewery being built by the family-run Hodad’s burger enterprise. That 3,000-square-foot facility, its 10-barrel brewhouse and 60-barrel cellar … [Read more...] about Hodad’s Brewing house beers debuting Sunday
Miramar brewery announces second work-in-progress satellite location
When it rains it pours…at least in Pure Project Brewing’s rain forest. The Costa Rica-conceived, Miramar-based brewery recently announced it is installing a 2,000-square-foot tasting room at the base … [Read more...] about Pure Project expanding to Carlsbad
Through November 11
Through November 11, North Park’s Bivouac Cider (3986 30th Street) is hosting a fundraiser for the family of their North Park neighbors Mike Hess Brewing (MHB). Hess’ daughter Keely was diagnosed … [Read more...] about Bivouac Cider’s fundraiser for Hess family
Oceanside’s Midnight Jack hosts benefit event November 10
This Saturday, Oceanside's Midnight Jack Brewing (3801 Oceanic Drive) hosts the 10th Annual Punk Rock Food Drive starting at 1 p.m. "We've raised 152,000 meals for San Diego County food banks since … [Read more...] about Beer Week Punk Rock Food Drive
