Beer of the Week: Coronado 20th Anniversary Imperial IPA
From the Beer Writer: It’s easy to take the longevity of a long-time brewing institution for granted, especially with so many bright, shiny flavors-of-the-month entering the market. Fortunately,...
View ArticleQ&A: Tomme Arthur
Director of Brewery Operations, Port Brewing Co. / The Lost Abbey / The Hop Concept When it comes to farmhouse ales, most beer fans and brewers agree that Saison Dupont is the standard by which all...
View ArticleBeer of the Week: Abnormal Boss Pour IPA
From the Beer Writer: In addition to writing, I am fortunate enough to be a part of the local brewing industry. It’s a special scene where the majority of its members truly champion San Diego...
View ArticleBeer of the Week: Green Flash Brett Coast IPA
From the Beer Writer: I have been fortunate enough to participate in a number of collaboration brews with San Diego breweries. My participation has ranged from lending elbow-grease on brew-days to...
View ArticleAlta Brewing opening soon in Barrio Logan
If you miss the good old days, when classic C hops ruled the day, pale ales registered mid-range on the SRM meter and beer menus went from blonde to stout, Brett Stampf can relate. A veteran brewer who...
View ArticleBeer of the Week: Half Door #Buzzwords
From the Beer Writer: One goal of the West Coaster Beer of the Week is to help people discover special, high-quality beers they might not otherwise come across (and in some cases sadly find out about...
View ArticleBeer of the Week: Resident Saison Prestige
From the Beer Writer: Whereas most craft fans’ favorite beer style is IPA (not that there’s anything wrong with that…they’re incredible), my favorite beers are Belgian-style farmhouse ales. But wait,...
View ArticleBeer of the Week: South Park Tongues of Angels
From the Beer Writer: Single-hop India pale ales (IPAs) allow brewers to spotlight the flavors and aromas of individual hop varietals, typically against a light-as-possible malt backdrop. Sipping one...
View ArticleCraft Q&A: Kelly Lohrmeyer
Craft Q&A: Kelly Lohrmeyer Regional Sales Manager, YCH Hops Nationally and within its San Diego County chapter, the Pink Boots Society (PBS) works to advocate for the employment, education,...
View ArticleBeer of the Week: Digital Bath
From the Beer Writer: I’m not a fan of most tribute beers or beverages brewed for famous people. Generally, it’s ego hunger or a thirst for a supplementary revenue stream that drives their creation...
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