With so much going on in the local beer industry, FOX 5 invited San Diego Beer News founder Brandon Hernández to the news desk to share about the latest developments in the San Diego sudscape. That included a breakdown of the recent sale of Stone Brewing‘s brand and various hospitality assets to Firestone Walker Brewing and local brewers’ outstanding achievements at the 2026 World Beer Cup competition, plus details on openings, acquisitions and expansions from Oceanside to El Cajon. There’s even info about a new City Connect-themed beer Ballast Point Brewing worked up in collaboration with the San Diego Padres. It’s a pallet’s worth of info condensed into a crowler-sized package. Press play and get caught up on the latest news that’s fit to drink.