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Seven SD beer makers make top 100
This week, the “connoisseur-focused beer site” RateBeer released their list of the world’s top 100 brewers of 2018. According to the website, “the summarization is based on five different weighted … [Read more...] about RateBeer ranks AleSmith #6 in the world
As of yesterday, both Benchmark Brewing and Deft Brewing are open again. Benchmark was forced to shut their doors on January 23 "due to a suspension of our ABC license, that was triggered by the … [Read more...] about Benchmark and Deft open again
Brewery sets $50,000 goal for pediatric cancer research
Back in August, Mike Hess Brewing (MHB) co-founders Mike and Lynda found out their daughter, Keely, had a rare form of bone cancer called Osteosarcoma. She's been undergoing treatments at UC Davis … [Read more...] about “Beet Cancer” debuts Friday at Mike Hess Brewing locations
San Diego’s overall beer scene is strong not only due to the amount of breweries within county lines, but also because of those we attract to pour their products here. Below are a few upcoming events … [Read more...] about From East to West: Upcoming Events
Readers choice for Best Brewer in San Diego
West Coaster readers voted Kelsey McNair of North Park Beer Co. San Diego's Best Brewer of 2018. When told the news, McNair revealed he didn't vote for himself: "I voted for Travis Smith," he said, … [Read more...] about Craft Q&A: Kelsey McNair
“What a Long, Strange Sip It’s Been”
San Diegan Jim O’Brien opened O’Brien’s Pub in 1994 after taking over the location from a German deli named Ingrid’s. He’d been inspired to open a beer bar by a trip to Pioneer Square in Seattle, … [Read more...] about 25 Beers for 25 Years at O’Brien’s Pub
The Winners Of Our Annual Reader's Poll Best #SDBeer: EPPIG 10:45 TO DENVER IPA This 7.0% ABV IPA is described as having a “resinous dankiness with citrus notes” backed by Mosaic and Cascade … [Read more...] about 18 in ’18: The Best of #SDBeer
Founded in 2013, Grantville-based Benchmark Brewing Company is searching for a buyer. "Benchmark Brewing Company is looking for a buyer," said co-founder Rachael Akin in a Facebook post … [Read more...] about Benchmark Brewing seeks buyer
It's that time again... our readers poll for the best of 2018 is now open at bit.ly/wc18in18. Voting ends Friday, December 28. Here are the categories for this year: Best Overall #SDBeer Best … [Read more...] about West Coaster readers poll now open
Sierra Nevada invites nation to brew Camp Fire fundraiser
In response to the disastrous Camp Fire in Paradise, California and surrounding areas, Chico's Sierra Nevada has organized a fundraiser for the official relief fund. On Giving Tuesday, November 27, … [Read more...] about Resilience, brewed by locals
