This is the second in a four-part series examining work-in-progress brewery projects throughout San Diego County. This component takes a look at the most promising businesses in the eastern portion of … [Read more...] about Brightest Beer Futures: East San Diego County
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13 Point to become Lemon Grove’s first brewery
Artistic expression inspires artistic expression, and it isn’t limited to visual and aural art. In the case of three alumni from San Diego State University’s Business of Craft Beer certificate … [Read more...] about 13 Point to become Lemon Grove’s first brewery
Craft Q&A: Carli Smith
Head Brewer, Bold Missy Brewery I first met Carli Smith after being introduced by her mentor, Marty Mendiola. The former had recently resigned from his long-time post at Rock Bottom’s La Jolla … [Read more...] about Craft Q&A: Carli Smith
Beer of the Week: New English Hop Slap’d #5
From the Beer Writer: Last month, I ventured to Sorrento Valley for a Monday-night session at New English Brewing Company, where my eyes gravitated to a beer on the board called “Hop Slap’d”. In a … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: New English Hop Slap’d #5
Craft Q&A: Skip Virgilio
Brewmaster, Gravity Heights He hasn’t brewed a beer on a professional level since 2002, but Skip Virgilio has never strayed far from the San Diego brewing scene he was a major part of in its early … [Read more...] about Craft Q&A: Skip Virgilio
Brightest Beer Futures: South San Diego County
Twice a year, I assess the work-in-progress brewing-company-owned projects throughout San Diego County and offer my thoughts on those that appear to have the most promise. This is the first post in a … [Read more...] about Brightest Beer Futures: South San Diego County
City of San Diego issues proclamation to Brewers Guild
Earlier today, the City of San Diego invited local brewers to take part in a ceremony honoring them and their organizational backbone, the San Diego Brewers Guild, when District 6 Councilmember Chris … [Read more...] about City of San Diego issues proclamation to Brewers Guild
North County’s Craft Brew Industry: A Closer Look
Recently, I released a new report on North County’s craft beer industry, updating 2013 research I conducted for the North County Economic Development Council. From analyzing survey responses, economic … [Read more...] about North County’s Craft Brew Industry: A Closer Look
Beer of the Week: Capital of Craft IPA
From the Beer Writer: Today marks the start of the ninth annual San Diego Beer Week. Taking place from November 3-12 throughout the county, it's a little idea that's grown to gargantuan status. I … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Capital of Craft IPA
Sampler Flight: Best of San Diego Beer Week 2017
Each month, we present several best-bet local beer-related events for the following 28 to 31 days, but as we all know, November isn’t any normal month in America’s Finest City. It’s the month that … [Read more...] about Sampler Flight: Best of San Diego Beer Week 2017