From the Beer Writer: When beloved individuals pass on, people pay their respects in a variety of ways ranging from heartfelt eulogies, lasting dedications and artistic gestures. In the brewing … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Nickel Larry’s Place IPA
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November Events Sampler Flight: Best of Beer Week
If ever there were a month made for craft-beer revelry, November is it. San Diego Beer Week takes place from November 4-13 and includes literally hundreds of events throughout the county. They range … [Read more...] about November Events Sampler Flight: Best of Beer Week
Chicken-Fried Awesomeness @ Common Theory
When one goes out to dine on Convoy Street, they come expecting fantastic dishes hailing from nearly every culinary culture throughout eastern Asia. It’s what this Kearny Mesa thoroughfare is best … [Read more...] about Chicken-Fried Awesomeness @ Common Theory
Julian Brewing Company’s restaurant property closed
The parent-business of the brewery that officially incorporated the unincorporated town of Julian into San Diego County’s craft-beer scene has closed its doors. Although Julian Brewing Company is … [Read more...] about Julian Brewing Company’s restaurant property closed
Parking Lot Pop-Up @ Council Brewing
You expect culinary innovation, exotic flavors and artistic plating from five-star restaurants. You enter a white-linen or a modern gastropub replete in its reclaimed-chic motif, and you know you’re … [Read more...] about Parking Lot Pop-Up @ Council Brewing
Q&A: Tom Nickel
Organizer, San Diego International Beer Festival There’s more to the San Diego County Fair than tilt-a-whirls, geode collections, hot-tub shows and deep-fried everything. It also plays host to one … [Read more...] about Q&A: Tom Nickel
May Events Sampler Flight
This May is packed with beery events covering everything from local brews and grooves to sours and Belgian beers to the age-old question, “Mother may I…drink beer!” Check out some of these highlighted … [Read more...] about May Events Sampler Flight
Beer of the Week: Bagby / Nickel Lion’s Pride
From the Beer Writer: Local brewing powerhouses Jeff Bagby (Bagby Beer Company) and Tom Nickel (Nickel Beer Company) go way back, personally and professionally. The award-winning duo has brewed many a … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Bagby / Nickel Lion’s Pride
San Diego Beer Week 2015: Publisher’s Picks
Each year, San Diego Beer Week arrives and rains down a myriad of events. Like a Vegas buffet, planning and strategy are key. Otherwise, you’ll end up asleep somewhere and missing out on the … [Read more...] about San Diego Beer Week 2015: Publisher’s Picks
Meet Barrel Rescue Brewing Company
Many local breweries lend their skill and effort to charities, but it takes an nth-level degree of devotion to make a cause the crux of a brewing company’s entire identity. But that’s how deeply … [Read more...] about Meet Barrel Rescue Brewing Company