The 3 Local Brothers (3LB) hospitality group has been working to establish a presence in Carmel Valley for roughly three years. The entrepreneurs behind artisanal-beverage-driven eatery concepts The … [Read more...] about Mason Ale Works opens unique Carmel Valley tasting room
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Sampler Flight: December Events
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas—well, as wintry and holiday-like as we get in sunny San Diego, but that warm weather is perfect for enjoying beer, so it’s OK if Saint Nick keeps ignoring … [Read more...] about Sampler Flight: December Events
Beer to the Rescue back bigger than ever to help lupus patients
When I was diagnosed with the chronic auto-immune disease, lupus, in 2014, I felt very ill and entirely defenseless. I’d been suffering from the condition without a diagnosis for nearly a decade and … [Read more...] about Beer to the Rescue back bigger than ever to help lupus patients
Fourpenny House coming to La Mesa
It wasn’t until 2014 that the City of La Mesa welcomed its first brewery, the second-coming of iconic San Diego trailblazer, Bolt Brewery. Since then, Helix Brewing opened down the street from Bolt … [Read more...] about Fourpenny House coming to La Mesa
Bolt Brewery revamps Little Italy menu
Beer and pizza—it seems like a sure-fire recipe for success. These two things go together like…well, beer and pizza. One would be hard-pressed to find a better edible-quaffable duo…unless, perhaps, it … [Read more...] about Bolt Brewery revamps Little Italy menu
Beer of the Week: Pure Project Delphyne
From the Beer Writer: After taking most of the past six months off, Beer to the Rescue returned to action this week (on my son's 21st birthday, perfectly enough) with the Tuesday release of Pure … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Pure Project Delphyne
Beer of the Week: Bolt Donator Doppelbock
From the Beer Writer: There were only two beers to sample when I first visited Bolt Brewery’s La Mesa headquarters 13 months ago. They were nice, but not as nice as the owners. Authentic, all-smiles … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Bolt Donator Doppelbock
2015 Recap: Beers Past
This marks the first in a three-part line of year-end posts. Today’s will focus on the most alluring ghosts of new beers past from 2015. Each year, I have the pleasure (the honor, actually) of … [Read more...] about 2015 Recap: Beers Past
Beer Touring: Bolt Brewery (x2)
The owners of Bolt Brewery celebrated one year in the beer biz last weekend. In that span, they’ve not only grown a grass roots following at their La Mesa, Quonset hut-housed brewery. They’ve also … [Read more...] about Beer Touring: Bolt Brewery (x2)
December Events Sampler Flight
December is a time for jovial gatherings fortified by warming wassail…or craft beer if you prefer. Since you’re a West Coaster reader, we’re going to go ahead that is your preference. In the spirit of … [Read more...] about December Events Sampler Flight