Two weeks ago, I wrote an article detailing a future tasting room for Temecula-based Ironfire Brewing Company in that community’s commercial Old Town area. I also included a note about another project … [Read more...] about Imperial Beach project site goes from Ironfire to Mike Hess Brewing
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Circle Nine Brewing coming to Kearny Mesa
More than a decade-and-a-half ago, Andrew Campbell took a trip to the Czech Republic, where he ventured to Plzen and tasted fresh, unfiltered Pilsner Urquell on tap. It was delicious enough to send … [Read more...] about Circle Nine Brewing coming to Kearny Mesa
Q&A: Ehren Schmidt
Master Blender & Brewer, Mikkeller Baghaven West Coaster covers the San Diego brewing scene, which may lead one to wonder why we're featuring an interview with an employee of globe-spanning, … [Read more...] about Q&A: Ehren Schmidt
Sampler Flight: July Events
Summer’s in full swing and so is San Diego’s beer-drinking public. Rather than beat the heat, get right out in it and combat it with local ales and lagers at any of the featured events below. Still … [Read more...] about Sampler Flight: July Events
Beer of the Week: Longship Ragnabock
From the Beer Writer: Mira Mesa’s Longship Brewery is all about offering a unique experience. Not only is its tasting room decorated in an over-the-top Viking thematic, the tap-list regularly features … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Longship Ragnabock
Ironfire Brewing working on projects in two counties
In San Diego County, brewery-touring is such a popular activity that even businesses that are off the beaten path garner a good deal of traffic from fans who seek them out. While our neighbors to the … [Read more...] about Ironfire Brewing working on projects in two counties
Trade organizations seek to communicate brewery independence
This month, the two craft-brewing industry trade organizations of the greatest importance to local breweries—national entity, the Brewers Association, and the San Diego Brewers Guild—have unveiled … [Read more...] about Trade organizations seek to communicate brewery independence
Intergalactic Brewing’s uncertain future
When I first met Alex Van Horne he was looking to install a sci-fi-themed brewery in Poway. The plot reminded me of that of Jim Crute, who installed his science-themed Lightning Brewery in Poway a … [Read more...] about Intergalactic Brewing’s uncertain future
Beer of the Week: Duck Foot KASHI-entious IPA
From the Beer Writer: Large doses of CTZ, Cascade and Chinook hops went into this week’s featured beer, Duck Foot KASHI-entious IPA, but the ingredients that make it particularly special are those … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Duck Foot KASHI-entious IPA
New Calling for the Lafayette
In 2012, North Park’s Lafayette Hotel underwent a $6 million renovation and restoration that modernized its environs without wiping away its historic landmark charm. Many lodgings undergo such … [Read more...] about New Calling for the Lafayette