It’s rare for a new local brewery to slip under my radar, but recently a new operation launched beer into the San Diego market without me seeing them coming. That operation is trademarked as SD Craft … [Read more...] about Cerveza Xteca quietly enters San Diego suds scene
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Beer of the Week: Over the Line Lager
From the Beer Writer: Craft beer is woven into the fabric of San Diego. So, too, is the 65-year-old tradition that is Over the Line, which is why it's so good to see OMBAC, the organization that puts … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Over the Line Lager
SouthNorte Beer to brew at Tijuana’s Telefonica Gastro Park
Last summer, veteran Coronado Brewing head brewer Ryan Brooks realized a longtime ambition, launching his own passion project, SouthNorte Beer, with the aim to celebrate the overlapping artisan beer … [Read more...] about SouthNorte Beer to brew at Tijuana’s Telefonica Gastro Park
Julian Beer Co. to debut Independence Day
It’s been a long road for one of local beer’s elder statesmen, but Vince Marsaglia (co-founder of Pizza Port and Port Brewing/The Lost Abbey) is just about ready to open the doors to Julian Beer Co. … [Read more...] about Julian Beer Co. to debut Independence Day
Attitude Brewing aiming to honor Barrio Logan
Only a brewery owner eager to open their business after months and months of forging their vision into reality could reach near-giddy status over a hot liquor tank reaching 191.5 degrees. When I … [Read more...] about Attitude Brewing aiming to honor Barrio Logan
Beer of the Week: Digital Bath
From the Beer Writer: I'm not a fan of most tribute beers or beverages brewed for famous people. Generally, it's ego hunger or a thirst for a supplementary revenue stream that drives their creation … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Digital Bath
Taste Endeavors aims to expand breweries’ fan connection
Since childhood, Christine Mansour has been fascinated with uncovering why people do the things they do. High school psychology classes inspired her to major in the subject at Harvard, where she … [Read more...] about Taste Endeavors aims to expand breweries’ fan connection
CA State Fair Competition: 23 San Diego Awards
The results from the California State Fair's Commercial Beer Competition have been posted, and San Diegans brewed up 23 award winners. The State Fair takes place in Sacramento from July 13-29, with … [Read more...] about CA State Fair Competition: 23 San Diego Awards
Beer Touring: Latchkey Brewing
Of all San Diego’s tasting room sites, none have the same allure as the one at Mission Brewery Plaza. Holding down the corner of Hancock and Washington Streets in Mission Hills, it has historic … [Read more...] about Beer Touring: Latchkey Brewing
Beer of the Week: The Mistress
From the Beer Writer: No one will ever accuse Societe Brewing of being trend-chasers. It's one of the things that drew me to the company from the very get-go (long before I started working there). … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: The Mistress