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Coronado Brewing’s Art Series release utilizes best fruit for kettle sours
From the Beer Writer: When it comes to sour ales, just about any fruit, and even some vegetables, are fair game. I'm challenged to think of any berry, citrus, stone or tropical fruit I haven't tasted … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Island Vibes
Miramar brewery extends charitable donations to international nonprofit
Even before Pure Project Brewing brewed a beer, it came across as an admirable operation thanks to its charitable aspirations. From Day One, it’s been a One Percent for the Planet business, … [Read more...] about Pure Project joins Conservation Alliance
Cohn Restaurant Group co-founder talks about return to the beer biz
It’s been a long time—two decades, in fact—but San Diego’s iconic Cohn Restaurant Group (CRG) was once a part of the brewing industry. In the late-nineties, it operated Hang Ten Brewing in the Gaslamp … [Read more...] about Craft Q&A: David Cohn
A brewer transition, brewery staying put & tasting room ETA [UPDATED]
Some quick hits from the San Diego County brewing industry… Earlier this month, we published a roundup of five of the greatest comeback stories within the #SDBeer scene—operations that started off … [Read more...] about Beer Briefs: Groundswell, Poor House & Duck Foot
Council Brewing’s newest canned offering celebrates business’ beginnings
From the Beer Writer: When the Santee brewery and tasting room formerly operated by Finest Made Ales went up for bid earlier this year, a number of brewing companies were interested. In the end, it … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: East County Ale
Eastlake brewery opening brewpub at Otay Ranch Town Center mall
When adding new locations, brewing companies often look to install facilities in neighborhoods a fair distance from their headquarters to expand their customer bases and make their mark in … [Read more...] about Novo Brazil to open second Chula Vista venue
San Diego’s largest brewing operation adding San Francisco brewpub
While the beers of Ballast Point Brewing have been readily available across the country since its days as an independent operation, a key component of current parent company, Constellation Brands, is … [Read more...] about Ballast Point expanding to Northern California
Cocktail culture cross-pollinates Abnormal’s latest canned creation
From the Beer Writer: Tiki drinks are experiencing a fun renaissance. Fruity, rummy, umbrella-accompanied tipples and island-themed dens in which to procure them are popping up like palm trees all … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Tiki Life For Me
Examining a new era for Bay City Brewing under a new head brewer
The team behind Point Loma’s Bay City Brewing met their first head brewer, Chris West, when he was behind the bar at downtown’s Monkey Paw Brewing, where he poured in addition to his assistant-brewer … [Read more...] about Craft Q&A: Austin Pinder
Innovative Bagby Beer program gives civilians a meaningful taste of brewery life
Crafting an ale or lager with a professional brewer is a big deal for any beer nerd. A remarkably small percentage of enthusiasts get a taste of such a brew day, but the opportunity to share one with … [Read more...] about Beerleaders: The chance to brew with a legend
