From the Beer Writer: I'm not a fan of most tribute beers or beverages brewed for famous people. Generally, it's ego hunger or a thirst for a supplementary revenue stream that drives their creation … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Digital Bath
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Iron Fist Brewing hires former Offbeat Brewing owner
Many were those who felt for Tom Garcia when he announced he was closing his business, Offbeat Brewing Company, last March. The Escondido shuttered following one last hurrah on St. Patrick’s Day after … [Read more...] about Iron Fist Brewing hires former Offbeat Brewing owner
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
Amplified Ale Works Miramar open for business
Thank God for the Internet. Thank God for Wordpress. Well…thank God for the Internet, anyway. Were it not for the real-time publishing capabilities of the web, I wouldn’t have been able to turn on a … [Read more...] about Amplified Ale Works Miramar open for business
September Event Sampler Flight
Summer is fast coming to a close (but not before some record-breaking mercury spikes). Soon, session ales and lighter golden liquid fare will give way to pumpkin- and spice-laced concoctions of a more … [Read more...] about September Event Sampler Flight
The Patio in Leftfield brings unique beers to Petco Park
Nowadays, it’s common to find craft beer at Petco Park. (And let’s face it, this season the Padres are giving us—and Friars GM A.J. Preller—plenty of cause to resort to the consumption of adult … [Read more...] about The Patio in Leftfield brings unique beers to Petco Park
Ballast Point/Padres 2nd Annual Homebrew Competition
Ballast Point Brewing and Spirits is once again partnering with the San Diego Padres for the 2ndannual Padres Home Brew Contest. The winning brewer will have the opportunity to throw the first pitch … [Read more...] about Ballast Point/Padres 2nd Annual Homebrew Competition