Brandon Hernández
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CRAFT Q&A
Julian Beer Co. working on a nearby spinoff
Julian Beer Co. (JBC) is a family business through and through. It was opened in 2018 by Vince Marsaglia, half…
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BEER NEWS
Why San Diego brewers are betting on non-alcoholic beer
The introduction of the modern-day West Coast IPA, the haze craze and a lager renaissance represent turning points for the…
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BEERCASTS
91X Beer for Breakfast: Embolden Beer Co.
Miramar-based Embolden Beer Co. came on the scene in 2020, but when the company started paying homage to Japanese culture through a…
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BEER OF THE WEEK
Beer of the Week: The Assassin
When I was growing up in the ‘80s, there was an occupation that was experiencing a moment like it had…
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BEERCASTS
FOX 5 Morning News: New Brewery Venues
San Diego is world famous for its wealth of breweries and brewery-owned spots spanning the county. It’s almost difficult to…
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CRAFT Q&A
Big changes for the Brewers Guild
”Flux” may be the term that best describes 2026 for the San Diego Brewers Guild. A non-profit that’s been advocating…
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BEER NEWS
Ballast Point owners embroiled in legal battle
Last August, Ballast Point Brewing CEO Brendan Watters enthusiastically announced the onboarding of new investors in the 30-year-old company, following…
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BEER NEWS
Locals regain form in national brewing competition
San Diego’s performance at the 2024 U.S. Open Beer Championship was incredibly memorable, with the county’s breweries earning an all-time…
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BEER OF THE WEEK
Beer of the Week: The Labyrinth
To say San Diego beer fans are spoiled is an understatement. For decades, we’ve had breweries stocked with extensive lineups…
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WHAT'S TAPPING
What’s Tapping (7/16/26)
Welcome to San Diego Beer News‘ weekly list of beers tapping for the first time or returning to beer lists…
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