From the Beer Writer: If there's any gringo brewer that's going to do right by both San Diego and Baja, it's Ryan Brooks. He has lived a cross-cultural life, residing in Tijuana and working with … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: SouthNorte Sea Señor Mex Lager
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Green Flash competition proves homebrewing IPAs is really hard
Judging brewing competitions can be a reassuring exercise on many levels. If one devotes themselves to the process and takes it seriously, they often gain validation of their powers of evaluation … [Read more...] about Green Flash competition proves homebrewing IPAs is really hard
Green Flash Brewing to open Nebraska facility
Over the past half-decade, a number of large craft brewing interests have opened additional manufacturing facilities far removed from their home bases in an effort to reduce shipping costs while … [Read more...] about Green Flash Brewing to open Nebraska facility
Mason Ale Works launching “awareness week”
Each June, San Marcos’ Rip Current Brewing Company uses Rip Current Awareness Week, a seven-day period designated by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, as an opportunity to raise … [Read more...] about Mason Ale Works launching “awareness week”
Beer of the Week: Benchmark Beaten Path
From the Beer Writer: Last year, Benchmark Brewing Company began canning beers in its Parks Collection series. The first to get the cylinder treatment was an extra pale ale (or XPA, acronym purism be … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Benchmark Beaten Path
Coronado Brewing to purchase Monkey Paw Brewing
The craft-brewing industry is in a state of flux, forcing companies within it to reexamine their business models and, in the case of larger operations, alter them in order to thrive or, in some cases … [Read more...] about Coronado Brewing to purchase Monkey Paw Brewing
First Look: Viewpoint Brewing Company
Back in March, we introduced you to key personnel from Viewpoint Brewing Company (2201 San Dieguito Drive, Del Mar), Charles Koll and Gunnar Plantar. The former conceptualized the business and brought … [Read more...] about First Look: Viewpoint Brewing Company
Sampler Flight: July Events
Summer’s in full swing and so is San Diego’s beer-drinking public. Rather than beat the heat, get right out in it and combat it with local ales and lagers at any of the featured events below. Still … [Read more...] about Sampler Flight: July Events
Intergalactic Brewing’s uncertain future
When I first met Alex Van Horne he was looking to install a sci-fi-themed brewery in Poway. The plot reminded me of that of Jim Crute, who installed his science-themed Lightning Brewery in Poway a … [Read more...] about Intergalactic Brewing’s uncertain future
Beer of the Week: Alpine HFS
From the Beer Writer: Acronyms are used across the alcoholic-beverage industry, typically to describe particularly fine product. Cognac uses VSOP (very special/superior old pale) and XO (extra old), … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Alpine HFS
