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2017 Recap: Beers of the Week

December 22, 2017 By Brandon Hernández

2017 Recap: Beers of the Week

Each week, I feature a locally produced beer that is special from one of numerous standpoints. Sometimes it’s an anniversary beer, other times I go with collaborations. The draw of something unique … [Read more...] about 2017 Recap: Beers of the Week

2017 Recap: Best New San Diego County Breweries

December 19, 2017 By Brandon Hernández

2017 Recap: Best New San Diego County Breweries

This year saw more new-brewery openings than any in San Diego County’s history. Happily, in this reporter’s opinion, more of them were of good quality than in year’s past. Enough that whittling down a … [Read more...] about 2017 Recap: Best New San Diego County Breweries

Beer of the Week: Abnormal Fresh Arrived Triple IPA

November 24, 2017 By Brandon Hernández

Beer of the Week: Abnormal Fresh Arrived Triple IPA

From the Beer Writer: These days, brewers are here today, at another brewery tomorrow. Next thing you know, the brewer at your local fermentorium is some new guy who came in and is picking up the … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Abnormal Fresh Arrived Triple IPA

Beer of the Week: Paul Bischeri & Patrick Martinez / Abnormal / Stone Neapolitan Dynamite

November 17, 2017 By Brandon Hernández

Beer of the Week: Paul Bischeri & Patrick Martinez / Abnormal / Stone Neapolitan Dynamite

From the Beer Writer: Stone Brewing hosts many top-tier events, but one of my favorite is the company’s American Homebrewers Association-sanctioned AHA Rally and its associated homebrewing … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Paul Bischeri & Patrick Martinez / Abnormal / Stone Neapolitan Dynamite

Q&A: Derek Gallanosa

August 24, 2017 By Brandon Hernández

Q&A: Derek Gallanosa

Head Brewer, Abnormal Beer Company There are movers and shakers in the local beer-brewing and beer-drinking subculture. Then there is Derek Gallanosa, a BMOC among both factions who, while coming … [Read more...] about Q&A: Derek Gallanosa

Best San Diego Beer Futures: North

May 24, 2017 By Brandon Hernández

Best San Diego Beer Futures: North

This is the third in a series of four posts taking a look at some of the most promising brewing venues currently in the works around San Diego County. The first two examined spots in the eastern and … [Read more...] about Best San Diego Beer Futures: North

San Diego International Beer Festival winners

May 2, 2017 By Brandon Hernández

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

New chef, menu, cans at The Cork & Craft

March 16, 2017 By Brandon Hernández

New chef, menu, cans at The Cork & Craft

In less than two years, The Cork and Craft has established itself as one of inland North County’s best restaurants. The food and ambience are enough that it would be a draw even without its onsite … [Read more...] about New chef, menu, cans at The Cork & Craft

Q&A: Mikkel Borg Bjergsø

January 10, 2017 By Brandon Hernández

Q&A: Mikkel Borg Bjergsø

Owner & Brewmaster, Mikkeller Brewing San Diego Last year, 10-year Denmark-based gypsy brewer Mikkel Borg Bjergsø hammered down stakes in Miramar, transforming AleSmith Brewing Co.’s original … [Read more...] about Q&A: Mikkel Borg Bjergsø

2016 Recap: San Diego’s Best New Breweries

December 13, 2016 By Brandon Hernández

2016 Recap: San Diego’s Best New Breweries

It’s the final month of the year, and time to reflect on the year nearly gone-by. For me, that means assessing San Diego County’s brewery landscape. That’s what I’ll be doing in a three-part series of … [Read more...] about 2016 Recap: San Diego’s Best New Breweries

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