From the Beer Writer: Once upon a time, the term "hoppy" simply meant "bitter," and all craft-beer fans seemed to want was hoppy IPAs. These days, imbibers still crave hoppy IPAs, but the term has … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Mason / Offshoot Zero Moustafa IPA
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Oceanside Ale Works closing this weekend
Two days ago I recapped last year’s brewery closures, citing eight that had shut their doors, including two that did so the final week of 2017. Just four days into 2018, it’s already time to cover the … [Read more...] about Oceanside Ale Works closing this weekend
Cismontane opening Knø Beverage House in Escondido
More San Diegans became familiar with Orange County’s Cismontane Brewing earlier this year when it purchased the majority of Poway interest Lightning Brewery’s equipment. Those mechanisms will be … [Read more...] about Cismontane opening Knø Beverage House in Escondido
Sampler Flight: January San Diego Beer Events
Some set aside January as a time of counteractive restraint following a month or more of holiday-strength indulgence, but that doesn’t stop local breweries and bars from offering tons of temptation … [Read more...] about Sampler Flight: January San Diego Beer Events
2017 closed out with two North County brewery closures
Shortly before the ball dropped in Times Square on New Year’s Eve, a Vista-based brewery announced it was closing its doors forever. Earlier in the day, SpecHops Brewing Company (an operation reviewed … [Read more...] about 2017 closed out with two North County brewery closures
CALL FOR VOTES – 17 in ’17: Best of San Diego Beer 2017
It's time once again for our end of the year poll. Cast your votes across 17 different categories to help us decide who was the best of the year in our local brewing scene according to you, West … [Read more...] about CALL FOR VOTES – 17 in ’17: Best of San Diego Beer 2017
2017 Recap: Beers of the Week
Each week, I feature a locally produced beer that is special from one of numerous standpoints. Sometimes it’s an anniversary beer, other times I go with collaborations. The draw of something unique … [Read more...] about 2017 Recap: Beers of the Week
2017 Recap: Best San Diego County Breweries
What are the best craft breweries in San Diego County? I get asked that all the time. When people pose that question, it’s usually because they’re visiting, so I tailor my response around the types of … [Read more...] about 2017 Recap: Best San Diego County Breweries
San Diego Brewing to vacate North Park Brewery Igniter
In the summer of 2016, after 23 years of brewing solely at its flagship location in Mission Valley, the owners of San Diego Brewing Company decided to expand brewing capacity by leasing a space in … [Read more...] about San Diego Brewing to vacate North Park Brewery Igniter
2017 Recap: San Diego County’s Most Improved Breweries
In reading a list of most-improved breweries, one can make the assumption that in order to make that roster these interests must have been pumping out bad beer at some point. While this certainly … [Read more...] about 2017 Recap: San Diego County’s Most Improved Breweries