FEATURES
In addition to news reporting, San Diego Beer News is well known for its weekly, annual and otherwise regular features, programs and initiatives spotlighting San Diego County’s beers, brewers and brewing companies. Popular features include our Beer of the Week, weekly What’s Tapping updates chronicling new beers debuting at local breweries, beer-centric travel pieces, Portrait of a Brewer and Praising the Bar Q&A pieces, plus our multi-faceted Homebrew Sumer pro-am program and the extremely popular San Diego Beer News Awards. The following is a chronological listing of all of our feature content to-date.
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Oct- 2026 -17 October
91X Beer for Breakfast: Gravity Heights
Today, the BFB crew enjoys a pair of beers from the brewery located closest to the 91X studios. That six-year-old brewpub goes by the name Gravity Heights. If you’re like most people,…
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16 October
The Technology Behind Tomorrow’s Pint: Blockchain and the Future of San Diego Beer
San Diego’s breweries have always thrived on a blend of tradition and innovation. As we move deeper into a digital era, another tool is quietly reshaping how beer gets from farm to…
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16 October
Beer of the Week: FestCoast
Earlier this week, I was sampling a local lager while recording a Beer for Breakfast segment at the 91X studios. Hailing from Sorrento Valley brewpub Gravity Heights, it was a German-style fest…
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15 October
THCA Flower & Delta 9 Edibles: Safety and Buying Tips
Understanding the nuances of THCA flower and Delta 9 edibles is essential for making informed purchasing decisions. This guide will help you navigate the complexities of these products, focusing on safety, quality,…
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15 October
What’s Tapping (10/15/26)
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 October
5 Fun Bar Games to Break the Ice and Meet New People Over Beer
There is no need to make things awkward and stare at your drink when meeting new people in a beer bar, hoping that someone will initiate a conversation. Using the right games,…
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13 October
How Mobile Beer Trailers Are Transforming Outdoor Beer Festivals
People who love craft beers are attending outdoor beer festivals in record numbers. Setups done well and strategically are key to giving thousands of beer and food fans a smooth and happy…
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13 October
FOX 5 Morning News: The Latest (Good) Local Beer News
From local beermakers’ recent award-winning performances (including one being named Brewery of the Year) to a new North County taproom and several formerly shuttered breweries that are up-and-running once more, our latest…
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12 October
Homebrew Summer: Green Truck
No other San Diego County brewery produces as many fresh-hop beers as Nickel Beer Co. Headed by former World Beer Cup Brewmaster of the Year Tom Nickel, the Julian operation cranks them…
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10 October
91X Beer for Breakfast: Seek Beer Co.
Four years ago, a brewer from one of the South’s most influential craft breweries fell in love with San Diego and its suds scene and decided he wanted to move here to…
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