"Dr." Bill Sysak, Stone Brewing's craft beer ambassador for more than seven years, just announced his intention to open Wild Barrel Brewing Company in San Marcos in spring 2017. It was not … [Read more...] about Short Pour: Wild Barrel
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Beer of the Week: The Lost Abbey Madonna and Child
From the Beer Writer: Over the past two years or so, with the rising popularity of goses, salt-infused sour ales originating in the Goslar region of Germany, beers with added salinity have become more … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: The Lost Abbey Madonna and Child
Best Beer Futures: South
Last week, I wrote about four upcoming brewing companies showing the greatest potential for success (in my personal estimation). I kept my focus on projects located in the northern half of San Diego. … [Read more...] about Best Beer Futures: South
Last Call for Beer Week Events
Today is the last day to submit events for the print version of our calendar. This is a free service. After today, events submitted to us will be added to the online list, which will be updated … [Read more...] about Last Call for Beer Week Events
Catching up with Belching Beaver
Belching Beaver Brewery’s growth has been some of the fastest and most obvious of any local brewing company. What started as a single, Vista-based brewery operation has come to include (in order of … [Read more...] about Catching up with Belching Beaver
Meet Overtime Biz & Brews
There are more than 130 operating breweries in San Diego County…and Overtime Brew isn’t one of them. But it aims to work with as many of them as possible. Also going by the name Overtime Biz & … [Read more...] about Meet Overtime Biz & Brews
Beer of the Week: North Park Darkness Refined
From the Beer Writer: There are few breweries as downright lovely as North Park Beer Co. Outfitted in beautiful woods, from furniture to facings, it's a sight to behold and the kind of place that is … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: North Park Darkness Refined
Stone Brewing lays off employees
Reports on social media from ex-employees of Stone Brewing indicate that multiple people have been laid off from the company, including "HQ Brewceptionist" Denise Ratfield who penned an acknowledgment … [Read more...] about Stone Brewing lays off employees
Best Beer Futures: North
Every six months, I like to take a step back and assess the work-in-progress breweries and brewer-owned venues throughout San Diego County, and expound on those I believe show the most promise. This … [Read more...] about Best Beer Futures: North
Coming Soon: Burgers & Brews Invitational 10/22
The Burgers & Brews Invitational will make its inaugural debut in San Diego on October 22 at the beautiful Legacy Plaza in Liberty Station! This fun-filled day will showcase the best of the best … [Read more...] about Coming Soon: Burgers & Brews Invitational 10/22