For a long time, there was exactly one establishment holding down the craft beer fort in Kearny Mesa, O’Brien’s Pub. Founded by original owner Jim O’Brien in 1995 and later sold to former World Beer … [Read more...] about Introducing the #convoyflight
O'Brien's Pub
Q&A with Candace Moon
The Craft Beer Attorney Candace Moon proudly describes herself as an “anti-lawyer lawyer”…which probably explains why she’s loved and respected by so many, who’d otherwise be leery of the woman who … [Read more...] about Q&A with Candace Moon
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
Busy Beaver
Vista's up-and-coming Belching Beaver Brewery has quite a few happenings lined up for the next few weeks. Tonight five of the company's beers, including the popular Milk Stout dispensed on … [Read more...] about Busy Beaver
O’Brien’s Anniversary Ales Debut This Week
In order to celebrate 19 years since the opening of O'Brien's Pub, and 10 years of Tom and Lindsey Nickel owning it, local breweries Societe and Alpine have both crafted special anniversary beers that … [Read more...] about O’Brien’s Anniversary Ales Debut This Week
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
Weekend Beer Preview
There's a lot going on this weekend in San Diego beer. Not only do we brew the best beer in the world, we attract the best as well. Is your event not listed? Submit it to our calendar. Thursday … [Read more...] about Weekend Beer Preview
Pick 5: Five Friday, May 18 Events
Five great Friday events, divided by neighborhood. LIBERTY STATION -- May 18 = Ballast Point Day @ Slater's 50/50 Two years ago on this day the San Diego City Council declared May 18 "Ballast … [Read more...] about Pick 5: Five Friday, May 18 Events