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Retooled local podcast now available via new platforms
In the beginning, there was SD Beer Talk Radio, a two-man operation with wired-in beer lover Brian Beagle. Late last year, a third personality was added to the podcast—adventurous drink enthusiast and … [Read more...] about The Indie Beer Show ups its reach
Sunday, November 4
Tomorrow starting at 2 p.m. West Coaster is competing against three other #sdbeer promoters. We each brewed a beer at Longship Brewery, which will be served in a flight -- the most votes earns a sweet … [Read more...] about Allstar Flight Contest (Round 2) @ Longship Brewery
An octet of local breweries crafted this year’s official Beer Week beverage
From the Beer Writer: San Diego is drowning in IPAs...and that's a good thing. But given that hoppy truth, what could make one special enough to represent the hoppiest time of year in our fair county? … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: 2018 Capital of Craft IPA
Looking beyond Beer Week for great local events this month
There are hundreds of events taking place during San Diego Beer Week (November 2-11), and the only way to do that right is to sift through the list looking for what suits your personal fancy (perhaps … [Read more...] about November #SDBeer Sampler Flight
Gluten-free food and beer at Duck Foot East Village
Today, there are numerous gluten-reduced beers on the market thanks largely to Clarity Ferm, an enzyme from local company White Labs that greatly reduces gluten content in finished beers. But even … [Read more...] about All It’s Quacked Up To Be
Vista brewery taking over tasting room of shuttered Fallbrook Brewing
In April, Chuck McLaughlin closed the doors to the brick-and-mortar tribute to his love of beer and his hometown, Fallbrook Brewing. That business occupied the main drag in its very North County … [Read more...] about Prohibition Brewing opening in Fallbrook
LA brewery and their Women’s Beer Forum sued for discrimination
On Tuesday, North Park beer bar Tiger!Tiger! will host Ting Su from Los Angeles' Eagle Rock Brewery for a fundraising event. Eagle Rock was recently sued over their monthly "Women's Beer Forum"; … [Read more...] about Tiger!Tiger! hosting fundraiser for Eagle Rock on October 30
Modern Times Beer’s seasonal hazy IPA is extremely “well seasoned”
From the Beer Writer: When comparing brewing to cooking, hops are akin to spices, adding earthiness, herbaceous qualities and peppery notes. I have two varietals that I count as favorites for … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Dymaxion
Wyoming’s Melvin Brewing latest beermakers to settle in the East Village
Status as the Great American Beer Festival 2015 Small Brewpub of the Year and 2017 Brewery Group of the Year, and a sextet of medals from the world’s most prestigious professional brewing … [Read more...] about Sneak Peek: Melvin Brewing East Village
La Jolla brewpub further adjusting its concept, including name
Last year, Torrance-based Absolution Brewing took over a brewpub at 7536 Fay Avenue. They are the third owners of the venue, following in the tracks of La Jolla Brewing and La Jolla Brew House. La … [Read more...] about Changes coming for Absolution by the Sea
