Group 2012 May

Beer Fest archive for May, 2012

Eating at Small Bar

It's not my intention to disagree with other writers about the quality of certain restaurants. All things being equal, I ...

Amplified Ale Works Turns Volume Up Another Notch

Last December, I shared news that the owner of College Area restaurant, California Kebab, was not only opening a second ...

Rooftop Brunch to Usher in Year Two at Pizza Port OB

It takes some businesses a long time to get off the ground. The same can't be said for Pizza Port's ...

Santee’s Manzanita Brewing’s Branching Out

More interesting local brewing news unearthed during the recent World Beer Cup ceremony. Things are coming along well for the ...

The Foundry: I'll Take a Mystery Bag!

According to the bartender, the Foundry has been open for about six months. The place is an unexpected melange of ...

Minty Fresh Developments at Iron Fist Brewing Company

Amid the brew-fueled post-event revelry at this weekend’s World Beer Cup award ceremony, I took a few minutes and my ...

Societe Brewing Co. Set for Soft Open

In March, I wrote up a rare brewery tour piece that involved no beer tasting. I can get why that ...

San Diego World Beer Cup Winners

Over the weekend, winners from the World Beer Cup, the Olympics of beer, were announced during the closing ceremonies of ...

Green Flash and Founders Brewing Company: Linchpin White India Pale Ale

On May 1st, Green Flash Brewery and Grand Rapids, Michigan-based Founders Brewing Company released their collaboration beer, Linchpin White India ...

Stone to Rogue Beer Tour Companies: You're Cut Off!

Many brewery tasting room visitors will recognize this scene. A placid space filled with craft beer fanatics and newcomers alike. ...