Many brewers say they are passionate, but few things prove it as much as the actions of Raul Deju. As the part-owner of a brewery in Baja California’s Valle de Guadalupe, he would drive from Vista to … [Read more...] about Meet Guadalupe Brewery
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Meet Burning Beard Brewing
A name that’s stood out on my list of work-in-progress breweries for some time is Promethean Brewing. It was interesting that the business was slated to touch down in El Cajon, but what really grabbed … [Read more...] about Meet Burning Beard Brewing
The Brazilian Connection
Tiago Carneiro and José Felipe Carneiro of Wäls BrewingBrazil’s Wäls Brewing first landed on our radar at the 2014 World Beer Cup in Denver. There, Tiago Carneiro and José Felipe Carneiro were two of … [Read more...] about The Brazilian Connection
The 14 in ’14: Best of San Diego Beer
In past years, West Coaster ran a feature covering who we thought would be the movers and shakers of the upcoming year. Now, for 2014, we’ve opened up the feature to our readers by way of an online … [Read more...] about The 14 in ’14: Best of San Diego Beer
San Diego Beer Week 2014 – Publisher’s Picks
Kegs have been hoarded, tap lines cleaned, and lineups finalized. It’s go time in the San Diego beer world. Lots of hard work has gone into this 6th incarnation of the 10 day confederation of beer … [Read more...] about San Diego Beer Week 2014 – Publisher’s Picks
Jerry’s Farewell Debuts Today
Today Monkey Paw Pub & Brewery will release "Jerry's Farewell" - a 7.1% ABV Imperial Chocolate Coffee Porter infused with cacao nibs from local chocolatiers Eclipse and dark roast coffee from … [Read more...] about Jerry’s Farewell Debuts Today
Facebook Photos
Check out our Facebook page for newly-uploaded photos from the Ballast Point Home Brew Mart San Salvador Saison brew day (Friday 8/17) as well as the tapping of Knee Deep Brewing Co.'s first ever … [Read more...] about Facebook Photos
June 2012
View June online! (PDF / E-Reader) Last year, Mayor Jerry Sanders proclaimed June "Craft Beer Month" in San Diego at Green Flash Brewing Co. Today, Sanders will be at Coronado Brewing … [Read more...] about June 2012
Indigenous Beer: Winter San Salvador
This Thursday night from 5-11pm El Take It Easy's Chef Max Bonacci will be pairing Ballast Point beers with local shellfish and seafood. There will be five pairings to choose from, each costing $11 … [Read more...] about Indigenous Beer: Winter San Salvador
Into the Brew: Steam Beer Was Born
This article appears on page 12 of the February 2011 issue. STEAM BEER WAS BORN -- A look at the past and present of a uniquely Californian beer style I have a couple of posters up in my … [Read more...] about Into the Brew: Steam Beer Was Born