Beverage News
“I’ve been chasing this specific award since I made the leap from homebrewer to brewery owner almost six years ago,” beams Kelsey McNair, founder and head brewer at North Park Beer Co., discussing his gold …
Beer trended on Twitter recently as people debated (or screamed into the void about) the supposed overabundance of IPAs produced by craft breweries. And it’s certainly true that at breweries, bars, and liquor stores around …
“Austin checked all the boxes for me,” says Cosimo Sorrentino, explaining his impending departure from both Original 40 Brewing Company and his hometown. “A growing city with young residents who have expendable income. The culture …
Wasting good beer is a serious faux pas. Leaving wounded soldiers stranded on the living room table after a party is bad enough, but what happens at a brewery when gallons upon gallons of craft …
Juicy hazy IPAs and barrel-aged stouts are certainly excellent choices for beer lovers looking for unique flavors that pack a punch. However, as the days get longer and San Diegans have the opportunity to spend …
“When we originally started in 2018, it was because we couldn’t find any transparently and sustainably brewed organic options in beer or wine, so we decided to brew our own hard kombucha,” explains Morgan Tenwick, …
“Since its inception in 1997, I, and/or someone else at Coronado Brewing Company, have been involved with the SDBG. I’ve always felt that it’s incumbent for all in our brewing community to be engaged and …
Certain parts of San Diego — areas like Miramar, the 78 corridor, and North Park — are well-known as local beer meccas. But having so many breweries concentrated in certain parts of town can leave …
It’s a common problem for the craft beer lover: the heart-wrenching experience of visiting to a local brewery only to find that your favorite beer is no longer being brewed. Typically, the only solution is …
Tuesday, 4 pm. Sixth Avenue is not exactly busy. The Hustler Hollywood store has a couple of old geezers staring at open bras on plastic models. I came here thinking more about my stomach. Hmm. …
“The word ‘rouleur’ is a French word, translating to ‘roller,’” explains Rawley Macias, head brewer and founder of Rouleur Brewing Company. “However, in cycling, a rouleur is a rider who is multifaceted and is able …
The desire to explore the new flavors brought about through unique brewing and aging processes is a big part of what draws die-hard beer geeks to breweries. Burgeon Beer Company played to this exploratory urge …
One thing that has long been a calling card of San Diego breweries is their willingness to experiment and introduce new beverages to local imbibers. Originally, San Diego’s craft beer scene was best known primarily …
“Our mission is to bring people together over great beer around great causes, and this is certainly one of the most impactful and meaningful — especially this time of year,” explains Mike Hess, founder of …
If you’ve ever bought a four- or six-pack of local craft beer cans, you’ve most likely encountered the solid plastic, colored carriers that hold together the majority of local canned brews. Those carriers are made …
Most afternoons, I would be disappointed to make the trek into La Jolla only to find the peninsula sheathed in fog. But on this day, I would welcome the chill, because there’s a new tea …