Talking to Tyler Malek is a lot like talking to a brewer. He may be an ice cream baron, but his nth-degree devotion to the artisanal consumables he produces, and celebratory respect for local … [Read more...] about Plates & Pints: Salt & Straw
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Beer of the Week: Sorrento Saison
From the Beer Writer: While there are plenty of "weird beers" out there, by and large, it seems the craft-drinking masses' taste pendulum is swinging back toward traditional beer styles. This is good … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Sorrento Saison
Craft Q&A: Tomme Arthur
Director of Brewery Operations, Port Brewing / The Lost Abbey Beer fans are abuzz about the World Beer Cup awards that were handed out last week in Nashville, Tennessee. However, the WBC is the … [Read more...] about Craft Q&A: Tomme Arthur
Sips of Inspiration: Interactive Beer & Art Events
Despite my continuing efforts, there are still some people who do not consider beer as their primary motivator in life. I know, it sounds miserable to me too. Regardless, that is part of the reality … [Read more...] about Sips of Inspiration: Interactive Beer & Art Events
Creative Creature taking over El Cajon brewery
When URBN Restaurants took over the brewpub that formerly housed El Cajon Brewing Company in the municipality of the same name, it was working with a 15-barrel system and aimed to distribute its beers … [Read more...] about Creative Creature taking over El Cajon brewery
Best #SDBeer Futures: East County
This is the second in a four-part series of weekly roundups listing the most promising work-in-progress, brewery-owned projects in San Diego County. Over the past two weeks, we have taken a look at … [Read more...] about Best #SDBeer Futures: East County
Beer of the Week: Afternoon Zester
From the Beer Writer: Earlier this year, Vista's Booze Brothers Brewing launched a sister business dubbed Owl Farm, the purpose of which is to create "unique fermentations," many of which are … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Afternoon Zester
World Beer Cup 2018: Seven Awards for San Diego
San Diegan brewers are in Nashville, Tennessee for the Craft Brewers Conference and World Beer Cup (WBC). After earning 14 awards in 2016 -- the Cup is held every two years -- locals are bringing home … [Read more...] about World Beer Cup 2018: Seven Awards for San Diego
Best #SDBeer Futures: North San Diego County
Twice a year, I take a step back to assess an always-dense roster of brewery-owned venues in the planning and construction stages, for the purpose of presenting the most viable and promising … [Read more...] about Best #SDBeer Futures: North San Diego County
A Recap: Green Flash, Alpine, and WC IPA LLC
Green Flash Brewing Company rose to prominence through their style-defining West Coast IPA. Founded in Vista in 2002, the company had outgrown that location, which was capable of producing 14,000 … [Read more...] about A Recap: Green Flash, Alpine, and WC IPA LLC