Ever pull up the results of a beer competition and wonder, who the heck picked these winners? I bet you have and that’s why, when attending last Friday’s initial judging session for the San Diego … [Read more...] about Judging the San Diego International Beer Festival
San Diego International Beer Festival
Barrel Harbor Brewing seeking investors online
Vista-based Barrel Harbor Brewing opened in 2013 with a 10-barrel brewing system owner Tim St. Martin hoped would allow the company to produce enough beer to compete on store shelves and at … [Read more...] about Barrel Harbor Brewing seeking investors online
Oceanside Ale Works owner planning second coming
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
Sampler Flight: June Events
While the rest of the country waits for summer, San Diegans get a leg up on the season thanks to eternal sunshine. Take advantage of this benefit of Southern California residence by getting out ad … [Read more...] about Sampler Flight: June Events
San Diego International Beer Festival winners
Winners of the San Diego International Beer Festival’s professional brewing competition were released today. A component of the San Diego County Fair’s annual festivities, the competition included … [Read more...] about San Diego International Beer Festival winners
Beer of the Week: Rock Bottom Devil’s Thumb
From the Beer Writer: As I wrote a short while back, many are the brewers who tell me, "I brew beers that I like drinking." Judging by the quality of her hoppy offerings, particularly her Mosaic-heavy … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Rock Bottom Devil’s Thumb
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
San Diego International Beer Festival June 22-24
The 6th Annual San Diego International Beer Festival starts this weekend Friday, June 22nd and ends Sunday June 24th. A festival within the San Diego County Fair (aka Del Mar Fair), the general … [Read more...] about San Diego International Beer Festival June 22-24
5th Annual San Diego International Beer Festival
Many beer festivals preach to the choir, but one that attracts suds novices, macro drinkers and full-fledged beer geeks alike is the San Diego International Beer Festival. The Festival took place over … [Read more...] about 5th Annual San Diego International Beer Festival