This is the second of a four-part series assessing the most hopeful of San Diego’s in-progress brewery projects. Last week, I looked at upcoming businesses in North County. Today is all about the … [Read more...] about Best Beer Futures: West
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Knotty Barrel expanding to add Knotty Brewing
To the unfamiliar, the craft beer subculture can be confusing. For instance, many are the customers at downtown San Diego’s Knotty Barrel (842 Market Street, East Village) figured the beer-centric bar … [Read more...] about Knotty Barrel expanding to add Knotty Brewing
Mike Hess NOT Merging with Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co.
Should one ever doubt the power of social media, all they need do is reference the maelstrom of mixed-support, outrage, wonderment and disbelief that erupted when Jonathan Buford, the owner of Arizona … [Read more...] about Mike Hess NOT Merging with Arizona Wilderness Brewing Co.
Hess debuts Open Mike cans
Good bye red cup, hello flavor. It’s a clever tagline from Mike Hess Brewing Company referring to the company’s new line of Open Mike cans. Designed so that the entire top of an aluminum can pulls … [Read more...] about Hess debuts Open Mike cans
July Events Sampler Flight
July is a time to celebrate our independence, but the fun times shouldn’t be relegated to the first weekend of the month. Especially not in San Diego County where dozens of top-notch local beer events … [Read more...] about July Events Sampler Flight
Recent San Diego Beer News Roundup
We're only halfway through the month but October 2014 has been one of the busiest months in San Diego beer to date. Here's a glimpse of everything that's been going on. The Virginia Connection In … [Read more...] about Recent San Diego Beer News Roundup
Industry Roundup
Modern Times' beers will be available starting tomorrow with releases planned at Local Habit, Fathom Bistro Bait & Tackle, Urge Gastropub and Toronado. You can also try the beers this Thursday … [Read more...] about Industry Roundup
Hess Flights @ URBN: April 4
Originally created as a specialty beer for URBN North Park's two-year anniversary back in October, Hess Brewing's new batch of Validus American strong ale goes on tap this Thursday at 6 p.m. as part … [Read more...] about Hess Flights @ URBN: April 4
Equipment Arrives @ Hess Brewing, North Park
Halloween Hoppiness
Evil Dead Red, on cask -- San Diego bars TapRoom (Pacific Beach) and O'Brien's Pub (Kearny Mesa) will both tap casks of this specialty beer from locals AleSmith Brewing Company today. Weighing in at … [Read more...] about Halloween Hoppiness