In February, we reported that Kearny Mesa-based Helm’s Brewing had been sold to a private investment group out of Las Vegas, Nevada, looking to expand the business. It has since been learned that … [Read more...] about Helm’s Brewing part of Two Roots’ THC-beer operation
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Beer of the Week: Althing 2018
From the Beer Writer: The spirit of craft-brewing innovation is alive in tandem with Viking pride at Mira Mesa's Longship Brewery, where owner and head brewer Dan Jachimowicz is about to celebrate two … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Althing 2018
July Sampler Flight #2
With so many #SDBeer events in July, we're posting another sampler flight of events to supplement yesterday's picks, including even more anniversaries. See the full event list here. July 3 - July 7 … [Read more...] about July Sampler Flight #2
Sampler Flight: July San Diego Beer Events
School’s out, the sun’s up, and the suds are flowing across San Diego this summer. Check out the following featured events, then surf, skate or lazily saunter over to our main events page to check out … [Read more...] about Sampler Flight: July San Diego Beer Events
QUAFF wins Homebrew Club of the year…again!
The American Homebrewers Association's annual convention, Homebrew Con, took place in Portland, Oregon, over the weekend. The three-day recreational-fermentation meetup closed with an awards ceremony … [Read more...] about QUAFF wins Homebrew Club of the year…again!
Beer of the Week: BFF
From the Beer Writer: When it comes to OG San Diego County breweries, few have been around so long and accomplished as much as Pizza Port and Stone Brewing. The former celebrated three decades in … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: BFF
Alta Brewing brewer resignation leads to shutdown
A web-surfer in search for info on Alta Brewing (1983 Julian Avenue, Barrio Logan) isn’t bound to come up with much these days. The company’s Facebook page has been disabled, and the latest post on … [Read more...] about Alta Brewing brewer resignation leads to shutdown
Angels of Airwaves: Danielle Stuht & Esthela Davila
You may not have known what they look like, but you know what their voices sound like. Sometimes, it’s even more intimate than that. “Someone recognized my laugh,” says Esthela Davila, referring to … [Read more...] about Angels of Airwaves: Danielle Stuht & Esthela Davila
Hodad’s Brewing to supply iconic burger chain with house beers
On track to launch in late-summer or early-fall
With nearly a half-century under their belt and burger-icon status spanning throughout and beyond San Diego, the ownership behind Hodad’s could have went with consultants and a veteran fermentationist … [Read more...] about Hodad’s Brewing to supply iconic burger chain with house beers
Summer Is In Session: 5% ABV & Below
San Diego might be gray and gloomy, but summer – the unofficial beer and food fest season – is in full swing. For many of us summer means picnics, festivals, baseball, camping, beach days, and other … [Read more...] about Summer Is In Session: 5% ABV & Below