Last week, Stone Brewing co-founder Greg Koch began posting a series of cryptic Tweets as a lead-up to a “scrap” that would go down at noon today. Having worked for Stone for numerous years and … [Read more...] about Stone Brewing files lawsuit against MillerCoors over Keystone branding
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The Bell Marker debuting in former Beer Co. spot
In 2010, an entrepreneur from north of San Diego County delivered a brewpub concept to downtown’s Gaslamp Quarter. Dubbed The Beer Co., it was a spin-off operation that failed to generate much of a … [Read more...] about The Bell Marker debuting in former Beer Co. spot
Trade organizations seek to communicate brewery independence
This month, the two craft-brewing industry trade organizations of the greatest importance to local breweries—national entity, the Brewers Association, and the San Diego Brewers Guild—have unveiled … [Read more...] about Trade organizations seek to communicate brewery independence
A Quick How-To on Supporting Local Breweries
Recently, I was interviewed about the state of the local brewing industry in the wake of Big Beer interests—AB InBev-owned 10 Barrel, MillerCoors-owned Saint Archer, and Constellation … [Read more...] about A Quick How-To on Supporting Local Breweries
Opinion: 10 Barrel is NOT local beer
I work for a San Diego brewery. There aren’t enough words or page-space on the planet to adequately convey how much that means to me and others in San Diego County’s craft-brewing community. … [Read more...] about Opinion: 10 Barrel is NOT local beer
Stone Brewmaster Mitch Steele moving on
Mitch Steele, Stone Brewing’s brewmaster of 10 years, will be leaving his post at the end of the month to pursue a new opportunity. The specifics of that new venture have yet to be officially … [Read more...] about Stone Brewmaster Mitch Steele moving on
The Grand Canyon: Changing Times in Craft Beer
The following is a guest article submitted by Mike Hinkley, Co-owner of Green Flash Brewing Co. on the current state and future of the beer industry. How big is the jump from being a small brewer … [Read more...] about The Grand Canyon: Changing Times in Craft Beer
