The Sacramento-based California Craft Brewers Association (CCBA) throws the annual California Craft Beer Summit each year as “two full days of education, networking and trade shows for brewers, … [Read more...] about California Craft Beer Summit: Recap
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Craft Q&A: Scot Blair
Monkey Paw Brewing’s founder discusses its closing and accomplishments
Two weeks ago, employees at the East Village’s Monkey Paw Brewing were notified the establishment, a fixture in the community since 2011, was closing its doors. It was the decision of the brand’s … [Read more...] about Craft Q&A: Scot Blair
Plates & Pints: Nuts about nuts
Stone Brewing founder Greg Koch applies craft sensibilities to artisanal nut butters
I remember my time working at Stone Brewing HQ like it was yesterday. Many great memories were had there, care of lots of good friends and innovative co-workers. Looking back, there’s a particular … [Read more...] about Plates & Pints: Nuts about nuts
Craft Q&A: SouthNorte
Now open in Tijuana’s Telefónica Gastro Park
It was sometime mid-morning when I found myself double-fisting drinks in Tijuana. In my left hand: a pint of a Mosaic hop-driven session IPA, low in ABV as well as IBUs, yet bold and bright. In my … [Read more...] about Craft Q&A: SouthNorte
Beer of the Week: Citrus Sin
The Lost Abbey’s latest wild ale is suited for everyday enjoyment
From the Beer Writer: One cannot live on expensive, rare beer alone. Even if humankind could subsist on a whale-only diet, it's unlikely that would be all the enjoyable. There's a time and place for … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Citrus Sin
Brewery wares for sale at ChuckAlek
Shuttered Ramona brewery hosting “garage sale” this Saturday
ChuckAlek Independent Brewers closed over the summer, and this Saturday they're hosting a "garage sale" at 2330 Main Street Suite C in Ramona, from 7 - 11 a.m. For sale are office supplies, … [Read more...] about Brewery wares for sale at ChuckAlek
Animations show California, nationwide brewery growth
Via Bart Watson, Brewers Association Chief Economist
For some local context, when West Coaster launched in November 2010, there were 33 breweries. Today, there are 154. Compressed into months and now going until July 2017! Right now it just … [Read more...] about Animations show California, nationwide brewery growth
Craft Q&A: Matthew Zirpolo
Meet the next president of the San Diego Brewers Guild
From the get-go, Matthew Zirpolo, co-owner and president of Carlsbad’s Burgeon Beer Co., respected the deep-seeded camaraderie of the San Diego brewing industry and wanted to play a part in harnessing … [Read more...] about Craft Q&A: Matthew Zirpolo
September #SDBeer Sampler Flight
Highlighting some of this month’s San Diego beer events
Before you speed your way into autumn, there’ll be plenty of time to slow your roll care of beer-centric events happening throughout San Diego County. Check out these featured events then check out … [Read more...] about September #SDBeer Sampler Flight
Wet Hop Beers: Tapping Updates
Freshly-picked hop cones making their way into local ales is a staple of late summer in San Diego. After our coverage from about a week ago, here are some updates: Bitter Brothers' CashmereOutside … [Read more...] about Wet Hop Beers: Tapping Updates