BEER NEWS
San Diego Beer News provides regular reporting on the county’s craft-brewing industry and its 200-plus brewery-owned venues, along with a variety of features and coverage of the area’s world-famous craft-beer culture. The following is a collection of articles and other content presented in chronological order dating back to San Diego Beer News’ inception in 2020.
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Jun- 2024 -19 June
Everything for Embolden Beer all at once
What started as a one-time collaboration celebrating Japanese heritage and craft culture has blossomed into a lasting partnership for Miramar’s Embolden Beer Co. and Kearny Mesa-based Matcha Cafe Maiko. Over the past…
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18 June
Thorn Brewing closing Mission Hills venue
It’s a sight that’s becoming all too routine for fans of local breweries: a piece of letter-sized paper tacked to the front door of their favorite venue bidding them adieu. That was…
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17 June
Homebrew Summer: Mild of Cups
We’re kicking off the 2024 edition of our Homebrew Summer program with a first-time participant, Arcana Brewing. The Carlsbad brewery partnered up with longtime homebrewer and taproom customer, Chris High, to produce…
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16 June
I Like Beer the Podcast: Groundswell Brewing
After making the long trip from North County to the South Bay, the ILB team figured they’d stick around a while. Listen in as they chat with Downtown Chula Vista District Manager…
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15 June
91X Beer for Breakfast: Protector Brewery
There’s a grand total of one USDA-certified all-organic brewery in all of San Diego County, and that beer biz, Protector Brewery, is the focus of this week’s episode. Get some background on…
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14 June
Athletic Brewing takes over Ballast Point’s HQ
Though word has been spreading throughout the local brewing industry for more than a month, both of the parties actually involved in a major business deal involving San Diego’s largest beer manufacturing…
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14 June
Protector Brewery ready for downtown debut
As any combination craft-beer and Padres fan will tell you, downtown San Diego is stocked with plenty of breweries, brewpubs and tasting rooms operated by local brewing companies. This is particularly true…
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14 June
Beer of the Week: It’s All in the Hops
Growing up, we didn’t have much. My mother and I lived in a cheap apartment, and that household was of the single-income variety. Of course, I didn’t know that. In childhood, life…
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13 June
What’s Tapping (6/13)
Welcome to San Diego Beer News‘ weekly list of beers tapping for the first time or returning to beer lists at breweries throughout San Diego County, including links where you can find…
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13 June
Lederhosen and lagers in La Mesa
Since 1973, La Mesa Oktoberfest has been a cornerstone of San Diego and Southern California’s Oktoberfest celebrations, drawing revelers for three days of vibrant live music, authentic German cuisine, and a plethora…
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