In a blog post today titled "Farewell Stone Brewing Berlin: Too Big, Too Bold, Too Soon" Stone co-founder and executive chairman Greg Koch announced the company will transfer ownership of the Stone … [Read more...] about Stone transferring ownership of Berlin brewpub to BrewDog
Abnormal Beer Co. is one of America’s fastest growing breweries
Today, the Brewers Association (BA) — the not-for-profit trade group representing small and independent craft brewers — released its second annual list of the 50 fastest growing small and … [Read more...] about Abnormal Beer Co. is one of America’s fastest growing breweries
Midnight Jack seemingly ceased operations
Opened three years ago this month, Oceanside’s Midnight Jack Brewing Company appears to have ceased operations. Yesterday, the doors were locked during normal business hours. Additionally, Midnight … [Read more...] about Midnight Jack seemingly ceased operations
Low-calorie beers are in high demand
It used to just be Michelob Ultra, but now brewers all over are marketing their products to the health-conscious. Locally, Bitter Brothers’ Pacesetter IPA is “brewed to be light in calories but not in … [Read more...] about Low-calorie beers are in high demand
Agents of Change in Normal Heights and North Park
Blind Lady and Tiger!Tiger! supporting non-profits
The owners of Blind Lady Ale House and Tiger!Tiger! are continuing their "Agents of Change" program this year. One day per month they'll donate a portion of proceeds to a specific non-profit … [Read more...] about Agents of Change in Normal Heights and North Park
TapRoom celebrates twelve years in business this weekend
Pliny the Younger to be tapped at 10 a.m. both Saturday and Sunday
Pacific Beach's TapRoom will tap more than 100 beers, including the sought-after Pliny the Younger by Russian River, at their twelve anniversary celebration this Saturday and Sunday, February 23 and … [Read more...] about TapRoom celebrates twelve years in business this weekend
Green Flash gets a brand makeover for 2019
Last week, Green Flash Brewing Co. unveiled a new look for their brand and its four core beers, West Coast IPA, Tropical DNA (hazy IPA), Soul Style IPA, and GFB Blonde Ale. “Our new visual identity … [Read more...] about Green Flash gets a brand makeover for 2019
RateBeer ranks AleSmith #6 in the world
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
Benchmark and Deft open again
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
“Beet Cancer” debuts Friday at Mike Hess Brewing locations
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
