Don’t look now, but downtown’s East Village is the fastest-growing neighborhood in terms of incoming brewery-owned venues. So far this year, we’ve reported on the upcoming arrival of a brewpub from … [Read more...] about Amplified Ale Works opening East Village brewpub, doubling capacity
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Beer Touring: Fourpenny House
I first learned of Scottish-themed brewpub Fourpenny House (8323 La Mesa Boulevard, La Mesa) in early 2017, when the individual who was originally selected to be the then work-in-progress business’ … [Read more...] about Beer Touring: Fourpenny House
Alexa’s Hope: Braggot for a Cause
Guadalupe Brewery in Carlsbad and Mjødhall Meadery have joined forces to design and craft a braggot (a beer & mead hybrid made with honey, barley malt, and hops) to raise funds for Alexa Castillo … [Read more...] about Alexa’s Hope: Braggot for a Cause
Saint Archer Brewing’s Encinitas tasting room open for business
The City of Encinitas has traditionally (and frustratingly) been slow to embrace members of San Diego’s craft-brewing industry. While Highway 101 boasts a wealth of bars and restaurants serving … [Read more...] about Saint Archer Brewing’s Encinitas tasting room open for business
QA Spotlight: Modern Times’ Morgan Tenwick
Have you ever considered why it is that “craft” became the descriptor of choice for the beer we love so dearly? It’s not particularly sexy in and of itself. When I think of “craft” my first … [Read more...] about QA Spotlight: Modern Times’ Morgan Tenwick
Brian Kelly joins Cervecería Transpeninsular from Burning Beard
Effective July 1, Burning Beard brewer Brian Kelly will take on the head brewer role for Ensenada's Cervecería Transpeninsular. Kelly joined the Beard in September 2016, around six months after … [Read more...] about Brian Kelly joins Cervecería Transpeninsular from Burning Beard
Beer of the Week: Jen’s Blue Beer
From the Beer Writer: Since founding the Beer to the Rescue campaign to raise awareness about lupus and funds for the Lupus Foundation of Southern California, we've been blessed to hold more than 100 … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Jen’s Blue Beer
Press Release: Green Flash Appoints Michael Taylor as CEO
SAN DIEGO--Green Flash Brewing Company, known for its popular lineup of specialty craft beers including fan favorites like West Coast IPA and Alpine Duet, announced that Michael Taylor has been … [Read more...] about Press Release: Green Flash Appoints Michael Taylor as CEO
Sampler Flight: June San Diego Beer Events
There's no cause for gloom this June, thanks to the plethora of beery events taking place throughout San Diego County. The anniversary festivals alone provide enough celebratory pizzazz to keep one … [Read more...] about Sampler Flight: June San Diego Beer Events
Added Context: Coronado & Monkey Paw
Yesterday, we posted news that Coronado Brewing was planning to sell the Monkey Paw brand and/or brewing equipment and space, which they acquired around September of 2017. In the same post, we … [Read more...] about Added Context: Coronado & Monkey Paw