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New Carlsbad Brewery Igniter tenant soft-opening to the public
The last time we checked in on the left-hand suite at Carlsbad’s Brewery Igniter campus, it was being vacated by Wiseguy Brewing. That interest lasted less than a year, with its owners citing issues … [Read more...] about Papa Marce’s Cerveceria opens today
Highlighting some of this month’s San Diego beer events
The weather isn’t cooling down, nor is the local beer atmosphere. Plenty of ale- and lager-fueled events are taking place this month. Take a look at the featured goings-on below, then head to our … [Read more...] about August #SDBeer Sampler Flight
Last week, Ku’uipo Lawler, owner of Santee’s Pacific Islander Beer Co., sent an email to customers thanking them for the patronage and urging them to visit other breweries in his community. It was a … [Read more...] about Meet Three Frogs Beer Co.
Rip Current’s latest foray into the upper-ABV strata is a successful one
From the Beer Writer: Due to their deviation from traditional brewing methodologies, extreme beers can be tricky from a brewer's perspective, and less-than-reliable from a consumer standpoint. Pushing … [Read more...] about Beer of the Week: Bourbon Barrel-Aged No Hope For Rescue
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
