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Ramona-based family-run brewing company shutting down by September
Back in May, husband-and-wife entrepreneurs Grant Fraley and Marta Jankowska announced they would be moving from San Diego to Denver to pursue career opportunities. With them moving halfway across the … [Read more...] about ChuckAlek Independent Brewers to close
After less than a month, the group that took over Oceanside Ale Works (1800 Ord Way, Oceanside) have ceased operations. This leaves the building, which is owned by OAW co-founder Mark Purciel, without … [Read more...] about Oceanside Ale Works’ new owners pull out
In January, Mark Purciel decided to shut down his 11-year-old passion project, Oceanside Ale Works (1800 Ord Way. Oceanside). At the time, Purciel expected to reopen the business once he got past … [Read more...] about Oceanside Ale Works under new ownership
Last Thursday, I shared the news that Oceanside Ale Works would hold its last service two days later before closing its doors for good. That was the truth—but not the whole truth. That day, I reached … [Read more...] about Oceanside Ale Works owner planning second coming
Two days ago I recapped last year’s brewery closures, citing eight that had shut their doors, including two that did so the final week of 2017. Just four days into 2018, it’s already time to cover the … [Read more...] about Oceanside Ale Works closing this weekend
Owner, Align Brewing Company Last year, personal differences led to long-time friends and Pacific Brewing Company co-founders Andrew Heino and Chris Chalmers shutting down their business and … [Read more...] about Q&A: Andrew Heino
For a number of years, two breweries—Oceanside Ale Works and Breakwater Brewing Company—called the City of Oceanside home. Then, seemingly overnight, the North County coastal community found itself in … [Read more...] about Oceanside Brewing is namesake city’s eighth brewery
Oceanside’s rapid renaissance as a center for artisanal food and drink has been remarkable. From exotic eateries to boutique shops and craft breweries, the county’s northernmost coastal municipality … [Read more...] about Midnight Jack Brewing coming to Oceanside
San Diegan brewers earned fourteen medals at the 2013 Great American Beer Festival; 5 gold medals, 3 silver medals and 6 bronze medals overall. Category 12 (Session Beer) Gold: Beer Hunter, Pizza … [Read more...] about San Diegan Brewers Earn 14 Medals at the 2013 Great American Beer Festival
Here are the next week's event highlights. Check out our Event Calendar for more. 10/5 Wednesday, 5P -- Sierra Nevada and Friends Night @ Urge Gastropub A fantastical feature presentation of the … [Read more...] about Weekly Wednesday Event Post 10/5 – 10/12
