I work for a San Diego brewery. There aren’t enough words or page-space on the planet to adequately convey how much that means to me and others in San Diego County’s craft-brewing community. … [Read more...] about Opinion: 10 Barrel is NOT local beer
Mission Brewery
SR76’s unique brewery model
Brian Scott is living a brewer’s dream. After a lengthy career including stints at Firehouse Brewing Co., Mission Brewery and Karl Strauss Brewing Co., he is calling the shots as the head of SR76. … [Read more...] about SR76’s unique brewery model
Beer of the Week: Mission Passion Fruit Gose
From the Beer Writer: There are a number of fruits I have always thought to be perfectly suited as flavor-enhancers for sour beers: pineapple, apricot, Meyer lemon (a sweeter variety of this citrus … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Mission Passion Fruit Gose
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
Harrah’s Southern California Resort opening county’s first tribe-owned brewery
San Diego County is home to more than 130 operating brewhouses, but even with that level of saturation, a first is about to be achieved out in Valley Center—establishment of the first local brewery … [Read more...] about Harrah’s Southern California Resort opening county’s first tribe-owned brewery
Mission Brewery aims to help local kids
Throughout the month of August, Mission Brewery (1441 L Street, East Village) is offering patrons a chance to thrust a proverbial boot up a deadly disease’s posterior. It’s the company’s mission (pun … [Read more...] about Mission Brewery aims to help local kids
32 North adds Fall Brewing talent
Though small and not widely known just yet, 32 North Brewing Company (8655 Production Avenue, Miramar) is looking to push above its below-the-radar position in the San Diego brewing scene. The company … [Read more...] about 32 North adds Fall Brewing talent
Beer of the Week: Hillcrest / Karl Strauss All You Need Is Love (& Co.)
From the Beer Writer: I’m going to be frank. I am sickened by the rise of senseless violence plaguing our country. Gays, blacks, Muslims, cops and the homeless have all been recent targets for the … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Hillcrest / Karl Strauss All You Need Is Love (& Co.)
Mission Brewery debuts The Cellar and Loft
Since opening for business in 2007, Mission Brewery (1441 L Street, East Village) had never executed an official launch-event for one of its beers, until this week when it held a coming-out party for … [Read more...] about Mission Brewery debuts The Cellar and Loft
SD shows up at LA International Beer Competition
After the opening series at Petco Park, wherein this native San Diegan’s beloved Friars failed to score a single run against the Dodgers, it’s hard to even type the letters LA. But fortunately, I have … [Read more...] about SD shows up at LA International Beer Competition