There is an abundance of breweries throughout San Diego County, and many of them offer excellent beers. And while 20 years ago, we were all fine with simply pulling up a stool in a warehouse-turned-brewery …

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It is surely appropriate that Lost Abbey has religion as its motif; in the 18 years since Tomme Arthur’s Vista-based brewery first opened, it has earned a devoted following among beer fans, one that stretches …

“We originally brewed our Helles two years ago to have a crisp, refreshing lager that paired well with German fare for our Oktoberfest celebration,” says Pure Project Head Brewer, Demetra Hamill. “Brewed with all German …

It doesn’t get much more San Diego than tacos and craft beer. Now, local taco franchise City Tacos is celebrating its 10th anniversary by teaming with one of its neighbors for its own house beer.“It’s …

“We first collaborated with BattleMage for our 20th Anniversary back in 2019,” explains Jenn Chan, Head of Studio at Darkpaw Games. “Chris Barry and Ryan Sather, the owners of BattleMage, met and became friends playing …

Collaborations are common among many of San Diego’s best breweries, but The Original 40 Brewing Company and TapRoom Beer Company have found a way to incorporate a little friendly competition into a cross-promotional tactic. Soo …

After escaping Nazi Germany in 1939, finding his way to Milwaukee, and working his way up the ranks at Pabst Brewing Company, Karl Strauss joined his cousin in San Diego, where they established his namesake …

“Brewing a pilsner is no different from brewing a lot of our Stone beers, in particular Stone Buenaveza Salt & Lime Lager,” says Kris Ketcham, Senior Manager of Brewing and Innovation at Stone Liberty Station, …

“Partnering with the Seals was a natural fit for us, as their commitment to the local community echoes our own mission statement and ties to our San Diego roots,” explains Marc Truex, VP of Sales …

“The Bistro’s competition is the oldest and one of the most respected IPA competitions in California,” says Derek Gallanosa, head brewer at GOAL. Brewing. “I first learned about it when another San Diego brewer medaled …

“The story actually dates to 2019 before we were open,” recalls Jamie Minotti, managing partner at My Yard Live, which recently released 4 Wise Dudes Winter IPA, a collaboration with 4DUDESBREW. “I received an email …

“Seasonal beers are a staple for craft breweries to allow consistent creativity and the ability to change what you brew for shifting weather,” explains Erik Fowler, the new Executive Director of the San Diego Brewers …

“Our production capacity is extremely small compared to the average,” says Remy Zurita, founder of Hopnonymous. “But we turned our small size from being an inconvenience to an actual real advantage. In fact, being able …

“We have been working hard for two years at our first location inside Bottle Craft at the Tremont Collective in Oceanside to dial in the menu and cost of goods, and come up with the …

Stone, the best brewery in San Diego? What is this, 1999? Sure, it’s a bit of an obvious choice — and there are plenty of amazing smaller breweries in the county that deserve attention — …

Late September is a time of celebration for beer lovers around the world as Oktoberfest gets underway. Making the pilgrimage to Munich each year isn’t realistic for most, but local breweries make it possible to …

It’s August, and that means, just as surely as you can expect your favorite beach to be overrun by tourists from Arizona, you can also anticipate an anniversary release from Stone Brewery. And if we’re …

Old Town is known for a lot of things: shops and tourist traps, Mexican food of varying quality, mariachi, haunted houses and graveyards…. One thing that has been lacking, however, is the presence of a …

“We wanted something original that was true to the other passions we had besides brewing,” explains Ryan Sather, owner of BattleMage Brewing. “We grew up pretty nerdy, playing games like Everquest, World of Warcraft, and …

San Diego has no shortage of sports-related beers. Padres fans have Ballast Point’s Swingin’ Friar Ale and AleSmith’s .394 Pale Ale, while Aztecs fans can sip on AleSmith’s San Diego State Ale, and even Gulls …

“I’ve always wanted to have the ability to marijuana-up my beer, but that’s a no-no,” beams Belching Beaver Brewmaster Troy Smith, discussing the motivation behind his latest beer, Tropical Terps IPA. “If you had to …

“Karl’s alignment with 91X centers around independence, the arts, and a mutual admiration for craft beer,” explains Andrew Wilde, Marketing and Creative Director at Karl Strauss Brewing Company. “91X and Karl go way back — …

“HBC are the same folks that developed Mosaic, Citra, Loral, Sabro, and Talus,” says Jeremy Moynier, Stone Brewing Sr. Manager of Innovation and Supply Chain, when discussing the brewery’s partnership with Hop Breeding Company. He …

It’s standard operating procedure for breweries to concoct anniversary releases. But for its sixth anniversary, Burgeon Beer Company amplified the trend and brewed not one, but two commemorative beers. “We knew for sure one of …

It’s that time of year again: time for some of your favorite local breweries to release their holiday quaffs — and whether you’re looking for pronounced pine notes or something dark and heavy to get …

The days are shorter, and the temperature is dropping. It may not get truly frigid in San Diego, but that doesn’t mean a warm beverage doesn’t have its appeal during the fall and winter months. …

Stone has thrown its longtime fans a few curveballs over the past couple of years, from its release of hard seltzers to its $165 million buyout by Sapporo USA in early September. Clearly, they are …

There was good beer in San Diego near the turn of the millennium, back when I was a newly legal drinker, just returned to San Diego from my years at college. But it took some …

“I approached Pizza Port this year to host the collaboration brew because they met the requirements for the size of the batch (90 bbls), packaging needs, and distribution,” says San Diego Brewers Guild Executive Director …

“As soon as we saw the space,” recalls Eppig Brewing co-founder Todd Warshaw, “we knew it was ideal for a new Eppig tasting room: proximity to La Jolla Cove, neighboring some of the best restaurants …

There aren’t many things more closely associated with San Diego than craft beer and the ocean. So it makes perfect sense that a local brewery like Burgeon Beer Company would team up with a nonprofit …

Second Chance Beer Company has always had an affinity for dogs, with a portion of all brewery sales benefitting dog shelters in San Diego and Arizona. As Virginia Morrison, CEO of Second Chance, explains, “We …

"There are always challenges with trying to create and sell new products,” explains Josh Makler, co-founder of Kové Hard Yerba Mate, which recently opened a taproom in Miramar. "Not only are we bringing a new …

“There are drastic differences between kombucha production and craft beer,” explains Boochcraft’s Operation Brewing Manager Korey Severson, commenting on the recent collaboration between his brewery and Karl Strauss, which produced When Worlds Collide. “This collaboration …

Tommy Gordon and his brother Charlie didn’t exactly pick the easiest time to open a brewery when they opened Blue Fire Brewing last September. “There were numerous challenges that we came across in building our …

“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 …

“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 …