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
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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
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
Helix Brewing Co. coming soon to La Mesa
It won’t be La Mesa’s first brewing company (Bolt Brewery nabbed those bragging rights, opening last year after the municipal government removed restrictions on breweries within its geographic … [Read more...] about Helix Brewing Co. coming soon to La Mesa
Fallbrook’s “Homegrown” collaboration beer
One morning, standing in a green room awaiting a television segment with the owners of Fallbrook Brewing Company and Bolt Brewery, I watched both gentlemen take a shine to each other. It made sense. … [Read more...] about Fallbrook’s “Homegrown” collaboration beer
Bolt Brewery nearing open of Little Italy space
When they opened La Mesa’s first brewery, the partners behind Bolt Brewery declared it “the hoppiest comeback ever.” Less than a year since going into business, they are just three-to-four weeks away … [Read more...] about Bolt Brewery nearing open of Little Italy space