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Ballast Point parent company “right-sizing” sales structure
Yesterday, Beer Street Journal reported that Constellation Brands, the parent company of San Diego-based Ballast Point, laid off "a majority of their craft beer sales team" during a conference … [Read more...] about Constellation makes cuts to craft team
North Park-based JuneShine brings on Greg Peters to head brewing
Just eight weeks into its existence, local manufacturer of alcoholic kombucha, JuneShine, has brought on an experienced, blue-chip fermentationist to serve as its chief brewing officer. That … [Read more...] about Hard kombucha company hires Saint Archer talent
Eastlake brewery opening brewpub at Otay Ranch Town Center mall
When adding new locations, brewing companies often look to install facilities in neighborhoods a fair distance from their headquarters to expand their customer bases and make their mark in … [Read more...] about Novo Brazil to open second Chula Vista venue
San Diego’s largest brewing operation adding San Francisco brewpub
While the beers of Ballast Point Brewing have been readily available across the country since its days as an independent operation, a key component of current parent company, Constellation Brands, is … [Read more...] about Ballast Point expanding to Northern California
(Probably) this summer’s first beer brewed with freshly-harvested hops
On July 26, we reported on what we believed was the first beer brewed in SD County this summer, with hops fresh from a farm that morning. Every year, Nickel Beer Co's Tom Nickel coordinates with Eric … [Read more...] about Thunderhawk Alements’ Wet Hop Pale
Cocktail culture cross-pollinates Abnormal’s latest canned creation
From the Beer Writer: Tiki drinks are experiencing a fun renaissance. Fruity, rummy, umbrella-accompanied tipples and island-themed dens in which to procure them are popping up like palm trees all … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Tiki Life For Me
An interview with Liz Bauer of Hopsbauer
Liz Bauer didn’t just fall into the craft beer industry – she was kicked into it. I mean that literally; while working as a horse trainer in southeastern San Diego, a client’s horse kicked her … [Read more...] about San Diego’s Queen Of Hops
The Publican is a new series where we focus on San Diego’s bar owners
Located on the fishing pier at Shelter Island, Fathom Bistro Bait & Tackle is unique. Not only can you choose a craft beer from a well-curated list of twenty taps and get a tasty meal, but you can … [Read more...] about The Publican: Dennis Borlek, Fathom Bistro Bait & Tackle
Examining a new era for Bay City Brewing under a new head brewer
The team behind Point Loma’s Bay City Brewing met their first head brewer, Chris West, when he was behind the bar at downtown’s Monkey Paw Brewing, where he poured in addition to his assistant-brewer … [Read more...] about Craft Q&A: Austin Pinder
Innovative Bagby Beer program gives civilians a meaningful taste of brewery life
Crafting an ale or lager with a professional brewer is a big deal for any beer nerd. A remarkably small percentage of enthusiasts get a taste of such a brew day, but the opportunity to share one with … [Read more...] about Beerleaders: The chance to brew with a legend
