California
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HOMEBREWING
Homebrew Summer: CA Dreamin’
Most beer styles that are named after places reference European locales. Munich helles, Dortmunder export, Baltic porter. Few bear the…
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BEER NEWS
Beer Briefs: North, South & In-between
Our latest quick-hit roundup of news culled from San Diego County’s brewing industry includes info on an inland brewery that’s…
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BEER NEWS
Another brewing competition, another solid performance
Originally held under the name California Craft Brewers Cup, the Brewers Cup of California has steadily grown over the past…
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HOMEBREWING
A local homebrew event like no other
Over the past decade-and-a-half, I have homebrewed solo and with friends, and had the privilege of collaborating on beers brewed…
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PRESS RELEASES
CCBA’s Summit Beer Festival is back
On November 7, the Summit Beer Festival will make its return for the first time since 2019. The California Craft…
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PRESS RELEASES
Craft Beer Summit on tap for November
From November 10-12, the 2025 California Craft Beer Summit, California’s premier gathering of brewers, thought leaders, and innovators will take place…
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PRESS RELEASES
It’s California Craft Beer Week!
California Craft Beer Week is making its return today, after a one-year hiatus — featuring brewery-hosted events, festivals, specialty beer releases and…
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TRAVEL
The Firestone Walker Invitational Beer Festival
There are beer fests and then there are beer fests. The italicized variety are exceptional gatherings where ale-and-lager enthusiasts can…
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BEER NEWS
A fair State Fair performance
Last week, winning beers from the 2025 edition of the California State Fair’s Commercial Brewing Competition were announced. The annual…
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PRESS RELEASES
California Craft Beer Week returns
California Craft Beer Week returns July 18 to 27 for the largest statewide celebration of craft beer. Organized by the California Craft…
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