And now, new brewhouses coming to already beery 'hoods

Yesterday, I focused on three upcoming brewing companies touching down in neighborhoods that don't yet have their own brewhouses. Today, I'm touching on a bunch of other projects (but not all of them) slated for communities that are already fortunate …

Brewing companies planning to enter brewhouse-less communities

It felt good getting back in the groove this week—reporting on interesting, previously unreported, barely skimmed, or completely unknown San Diego beer scene developments after spending much of the preceding weeks going over more standard San Diego Beer Week and …

New brewing company looking to make a go of it at Mission Brewery Plaza

Many have lamented the fact that Mission Brewery Plaza (2150 Washington Street, Five Points) is once again dormant. The facility, constructed in 1913 as the base of operations for the original Mission Brewery, went black when the company shut its …

Something new en route for Julian...craft beer company coexistence

Of all the blips on my local beer radar, there’s one that’s been blinking red longer than any other. It’s odd a business sequestered in the small getaway-ville of Julian would garner so much attention, but due to a number …

Field folks reveal plans for new Gaslamp brewpub inspired by SF's Magnolia

It was the best of times. It was the worst of times. It was San Diego Beer Week, a 10-day fermentation fete made up of hundreds of individual yet significant events. Something that large and magnificent deserves a food-and-beer journalist’s …

Concluding this week's getting-to-know-you five-parter with a look at rookie Fezziwig's Brewing Company.

Here we are, on our final stop on this San Diego Beer Week-inspired series of posts devoted to telling the tales of local brewing companies. Yesterday’s entry was about New English Brewing Company, a brewery aiming to bring English-style ales …

An English lesson or, more aptly, a lesson in New English, as in San Diego's New English Brewing Company.

The first three businesses I focused on in my five-part series on local breweries in honor of San Diego Beer Week were pretty well known. Still, I thought it was important for those just catching the craft beer bug to …

Information on the evolution of AleSmith Brewing Company and the beers that drove its ascent.

Day three of this five-part San Diego Beer Week examination of five brewing companies takes us to hallowed ground for most long-term local beer fanatics—AleSmith Brewing Company. The Basics: Originally established in the nineties by highly regarded local brewer Skip …

The who, what, when, and where about rapidly-growing local company, Hess Brewing.

Part two of this San Diego Beer Week-inspired getting-to-know-you series spotlighting individual local brewing companies finds us in the Miramar area, a part of town that is suddenly packed with brewing companies, from award-winning stalwarts like AleSmith to newbies like …

The low-down on Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits: who they are, what they brew, and where you can get it.

San Diego Beer Week is in full swing. From now through November 11, locals and visitors alike will be abuzz with brewing industry excitement. Beer geeks will rattle off information about our breweries and their beers; nth degree conversations about …

Make the best of the final day of the San Diego Beer 10-Day with these meet-the-brewer events

Sunday, November 11 It’s the last day of San Diego Beer Week. The last chance to get all those special beers and submerge yourself in San Diego’s craft suds culture. If you haven’t met or hung out with a brewer …

Don't slow down during SD Beer Week's home stretch...here's the best of Day 9

Saturday, November 10 10 a.m. – Ballast Point Beer Brunch Looking for a good reason to check out the new location for The Range Kitchen & Cocktails (1220 University Avenue, Hillcrest)? How about beer? How about brunch? How about Ballast …

Friday, November 9 3 p.m. – Monkey Paw First Anniversary Party The details on this anniversary affair for Monkey Paw Pub & Brewery (805 16th Street, East Village) are sketchy at present. All that’s known is that, in keeping with …

Day seven should be lucky, but to help you make your own luck, here are some of SDBW's best events for Nov. 8

Thursday, November 8 4 p.m. – Ommegang vs. The Lost Abbey It’ll be a West Coast/East Coast thing when the beers of Cooperstown, New York’s Brewery Ommegang go up against San Marcos’ The Lost Abbey at Sublime Ale House (1020 …

Four safe bets for day six of San Diego Beer Week.

Wednesday, November 7 3 p.m. – 4th Annual Fling Golf Tournament Want to do more than drink with a brewer. How about engaging in a bit of semi-athletic competition? You can do so at this Frisbee golf tournament, which takes …

Check out a selection of exceptional SDBW events for Tuesday, Nov. 6

Tuesday, November 6 5 p.m. – Night of a Million Zillion Speedways No, it’s not a NASCAR event. It’s an annual event at O’Brien’s Pub (46646 Convoy Street, Kearny Mesa) that draws droves of imbibers looking to savor scores of …

Monday, November 5 5 p.m. – Sliders & Homebrews Sea Rocket Bistro (3382 30th Street, North Park) will be offering up a trio of sliders topped with fried oysters, barbecued grass-fed beef, and braised pork cheeks to pair with a …

Sunday, November 4 10 a.m. – Ballast Point Beer Brunch Even without a menu available, there are some things you just know are going to be good. Several courses developed by Trencherman food fratster and Toronado (4026 30th Street, North …

Saturday, November 3 12 p.m. – 10 Years of Great Beers In addition to celebrating San Diego Beer Week, Green Flash Brewing Company (6550 Mira Mesa Boulevard, Mira Mesa) is toasting 10 years in the beer biz. Each day they’ll …

Last year, I offered my opinions on some of the most interesting and exciting events taking place each day of San Diego Beer Week. The info came out a couple of days ahead of those events, but with so much …