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North County interest’s new quality head has Stone, Modern Times experience
Yesterday, West Coaster reported a parting of ways between Modern Times Beer and its director of brewery operations, Rick Blankemeier. Like many key Modern Times employees, the company plucked … [Read more...] about Belching Beaver Brewery hires local QC veteran
Family-run company returning to NorCal roots with latest tasting room
Though they’ve had great entrepreneurial success in San Diego, brothers Mike and Greg Hess harbor heartfelt affection for their hometown of Walnut Creek. The duo grew up there, and their parents still … [Read more...] about Mike Hess Brewing opening Walnut Creek venue
Five-year-old cult-fave Miramar brewery to serve last beers July 31
It’s been a long and winding road for Alex Van Horne, the owner and brewmaster at Intergalactic Brewing (9715 Carroll Centre Road, #107, Miramar). He opened his science-fiction-themed nanobrewery in … [Read more...] about Intergalactic Brewing to close at month’s end
Cohn Restaurant Group returns to brewing, plus a pair of openings
This weekend was chock-full of exciting brewery news, ranging from a high-profile news item regarding San Diego’s most successful restaurant group to the under-the-radar return of a recently closed … [Read more...] about Beer Briefs: Draft Republic, Amplified & Alta
Viewpoint Brewing returns to rec roots with homebrew-borne blonde ale
From the Beer Writer: Like many San Diegans, I have lots of fond memories forged in Del Mar during horse-racing season. And like many, that includes enjoying some adult beverages before entering the … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Not Furlong
Ramona-based family-run brewing company shutting down by September
Back in May, husband-and-wife entrepreneurs Grant Fraley and Marta Jankowska announced they would be moving from San Diego to Denver to pursue career opportunities. With them moving halfway across the … [Read more...] about ChuckAlek Independent Brewers to close
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
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
