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Five breweries that turned things around after slow starts
I’ve been reviewing local breweries for more than a decade. Over that span, there have been many a glowing review, even more middle-of-the-road summations and, of course, some disappointments. It’s … [Read more...] about #SDBeer’s most impressive turnarounds
Rock Bottom brewer’s first dubbel’s an extra-base hit
From the Beer Writer: If you hear a local brewer or beer fan talking about a "double," they're most likely referring to a double IPA. Those are ubiquitous, while Belgian-style dubbels are few and far … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Martin the Warrior
Grantville brewery will open its second tasting room to the public July 13
After more than a year of work, Grantville-based Benchmark Brewing will open its new Bay Park tasting room on Friday, July 13. Located at 4112 Napier Street, the space comes in at roughly 1,000 square … [Read more...] about Benchmark Brewing to debut Bay Park satellite
In February, we reported that Kearny Mesa-based Helm’s Brewing had been sold to a private investment group out of Las Vegas, Nevada, looking to expand the business. It has since been learned that … [Read more...] about Helm’s Brewing part of Two Roots’ THC-beer operation
From the Beer Writer: The spirit of craft-brewing innovation is alive in tandem with Viking pride at Mira Mesa's Longship Brewery, where owner and head brewer Dan Jachimowicz is about to celebrate two … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Althing 2018
School’s out, the sun’s up, and the suds are flowing across San Diego this summer. Check out the following featured events, then surf, skate or lazily saunter over to our main events page to check out … [Read more...] about Sampler Flight: July San Diego Beer Events
The American Homebrewers Association's annual convention, Homebrew Con, took place in Portland, Oregon, over the weekend. The three-day recreational-fermentation meetup closed with an awards ceremony … [Read more...] about QUAFF wins Homebrew Club of the year…again!
From the Beer Writer: When it comes to OG San Diego County breweries, few have been around so long and accomplished as much as Pizza Port and Stone Brewing. The former celebrated three decades in … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: BFF
A web-surfer in search for info on Alta Brewing (1983 Julian Avenue, Barrio Logan) isn’t bound to come up with much these days. The company’s Facebook page has been disabled, and the latest post on … [Read more...] about Alta Brewing brewer resignation leads to shutdown
On track to launch in late-summer or early-fall
With nearly a half-century under their belt and burger-icon status spanning throughout and beyond San Diego, the ownership behind Hodad’s could have went with consultants and a veteran fermentationist … [Read more...] about Hodad’s Brewing to supply iconic burger chain with house beers
