The Joshua tree farm in Mission Beach
One way to save the national park
Ken Harrison 3:10 p.m., Oct. 14
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Pure Project's environmental approach to beer
New packaging solutions extend the brand's plastic-free lifestyle
Since Pure Project launched in early 2016, a significant part of its impact on local craft beer has been seen in its canned special release beers. Fans routinely line up for these limited batch releases, ...
It’s always fünf o’clock at Deft Brewing
Linda Vista area brewer finds a year-round audience for European styles
It’s September, and that means several of San Diego’s craft breweries have been gearing up for Oktoberfest, breaking out their German beer recipes and planning modest parties loosely modeled after Munich’s massive end of summer ...
Amplified Ale Works' underground arts venue
The Acid Vault brings poetry, comedy, drag shows, and more to East Village
The Acid Vault was supposed to be a place for barrel aging beers to sour. At least, that was the original plan when Amplified Ale Works took over the space overlooking Fault Line Park last ...
How’s the San Diego beer industry doing? It depends who you ask
Stinging small brewery losses undercut reports of economic impact
Last week, the San Diego Brewers Guild revealed that 2018 saw local beer production increase to 1.1 million barrels. The economic numbers likewise continued to rise, with craft beer alone accounting for $848 million in ...
The Invigatorium makes coffee fun
The new East Village coffee shop from Modern Times dazzles and caffeinates
When I heard Modern Times Beer and Consortium Holdings were conspiring to open an East Village coffee bar, I was excited for a couple of reasons. First is that I’m a fan of Modern Times ...
The Original 40 raises the brewpub game
In 2019 breweries don’t just pour beer; they create a hospitality experience
Sales, production, and the proliferation of satellite tasting rooms may be on the rise in San Diego, but at least one aspect of the local brewery industry has slowed down considerably: new brewery openings. We’re ...
Where to drink beer outside this summer
New brewery venues where the sun does shine
There’s nothing wrong with drinking beer in a warehouse tasting room, per se, but each year a handful of breweries embrace the idea that San Diego’s best beer lifestyle requires great outdoor drinking venues. Here ...
Societe Brewing’s seven year switch
A San Diego-only craft brewer is moving in new directions to grow in place
The last weekend of July, Societe Brewing Company will mark its 7th anniversary with a pair of parties at its Kearny Mesa brewery. While the ales and lagers served will meet the same exacting standards ...
The Two Roots taproom in Ocean Beach doesn't serve THC beer
The cannabusiness that bought Helm's Brewing makes beer with and without the high
The last vestige of San Diego beer brand Helm’s Brewing Co. disappeared this spring, when its Ocean Beach taproom officially changed its affiliation to that of Two Roots Brewing Co. While the old Helm’s sign ...
Patience pays off for Guadalupe Brewing
After years of waiting, a new Vista taproom is here for the long haul
“We’re just going to be patient,” says Lisa Deju, “It might be a little extra work to get done, but it’s going to be great!” She’s speaking about the airy new Mission-styled Vista taproom recently ...
Last call for Biersch
After 20 years, Mission Valley’s Gordon Biersch brewpub closes in mid-July
“Believe it or not,” said Douglas Hasker, “Once upon a time this was the hot shit brewery in town.” Hasker was speaking to a crowd assembled at the Gordon Biersch brewpub in Mission Valley, where ...
New generation brewers made noise this craft beer awards season
Award-winning breweries and beers to check out this summer
Each spring, three California-based beer contests assess thousands of craft brews for quality, and each spring they send San Diego brewers home with a fresh heap of medals and ribbons to show off in their ...
