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County’s smallest brewery famous locally for its much-adored flagship IPA
From the Beer Writer: When I first visited Escondido Brewing, it exceeded my expectations big-time. Keep in mind, it was billed to me as the smallest brewery in the county. While that may be true from … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Hopcondido
6,655 breweries active nationwide, more than 2,500 in planning
According to mid-year metrics released by the non-profit Brewers Association on Wednesday, production volume for craft brewers increased five percent. The press release also showed that as of June 30 … [Read more...] about Brewers Association reports 5% craft growth in 2018 so far
New Carlsbad Brewery Igniter tenant soft-opening to the public
The last time we checked in on the left-hand suite at Carlsbad’s Brewery Igniter campus, it was being vacated by Wiseguy Brewing. That interest lasted less than a year, with its owners citing issues … [Read more...] about Papa Marce’s Cerveceria opens today
Highlighting some of this month’s San Diego beer events
The weather isn’t cooling down, nor is the local beer atmosphere. Plenty of ale- and lager-fueled events are taking place this month. Take a look at the featured goings-on below, then head to our … [Read more...] about August #SDBeer Sampler Flight
West Coaster column spurs response from Brewers Guild
In response to the June issue “Doctor’s Office” column focusing on Ballast Point’s Made in San Diego beer, the San Diego Brewers Guild provided West Coaster the following statement and message from … [Read more...] about Made in San Diego by Ballast Point
Last week, Ku’uipo Lawler, owner of Santee’s Pacific Islander Beer Co., sent an email to customers thanking them for the patronage and urging them to visit other breweries in his community. It was a … [Read more...] about Meet Three Frogs Beer Co.
Rip Current’s latest foray into the upper-ABV strata is a successful one
From the Beer Writer: Due to their deviation from traditional brewing methodologies, extreme beers can be tricky from a brewer's perspective, and less-than-reliable from a consumer standpoint. Pushing … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Bourbon Barrel-Aged No Hope For Rescue
North County interest’s new quality head has Stone, Modern Times experience
Yesterday, West Coaster reported a parting of ways between Modern Times Beer and its director of brewery operations, Rick Blankemeier. Like many key Modern Times employees, the company plucked … [Read more...] about Belching Beaver Brewery hires local QC veteran
Nickel Beer and Star B Hop Farm team up
2018's first commercial wet hop beer (that we've seen) is being brewed today by Nickel Beer Company in Julian, featuring 70 pounds of Cascade hops from Star B Buffalo Ranch & Hop Farm in Ramona. … [Read more...] about Wet hop beer season begins
Multiple readers have asked about employee layoffs at Modern Times’ Los Angeles brewpub, The Dankness Dojo, which opened in January. The Full Pint reports that 16 employees were laid off. It also … [Read more...] about Staff shakeups at Modern Times Beer
