Quest for the perfect pint of Guinness
The undisputed champion of St. Patrick’s Day libations is Guinness. However, after two trips to Ireland and extensive “boots on the ground” pub-by-pub research through...
Jeff Spanier
Destination Beer Town
I’ve by no means run out of breweries to visit, but I am making a special effort this year to include taprooms and restaurants that...
Brew with a view: Where to ‘drink in’ scenic San Diego
An easy and rather obvious claim: Great beer can be found anywhere and everywhere. But a beer with a view, that is, great beer enjoyed...
Holiday cheers: Gift ideas for the craft beer crowd
With the holiday gift-giving season ahead of us, it seems like the perfect time to help guide those who have a beer enthusiast among their...
Keystone Way: A toast at craft beer’s North County crossroads
On a quest for unique beer experiences? North County San Diego will not disappoint. For a one-stop thrill, head over to Keystone Way, situated on...
Roadies Brewing Co. sets up in Vista
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before: Vista has a new brewery. It’s true; more great beer can now be found in North County’s...
Quality on tap at Enzo’s BBQ Ale House
While this summer has allowed me to experience great beers far and wide, there’s nothing like a local treasure. Enzo’s BBQ Ale House in Oceanside...
Mescan Brewery: Beer in the shadow of Croagh Patrick
The peak high above Westport, Ireland, has been a sacred spot for thousands of years. According to locals, St. Patrick fasted for 40 days and...
Checking out Chula Vista’s Third Avenue beer scene
On a lucky day in May, Dominic Li Mandri, director of the Downtown Chula Vista Association, sent an invitation to check out the beer scene...
Texas Beer Run Pt. 2
This spring, I reached another must-visit beer destination: Austin, Texas. Over the course of a week, I visited breweries big and small, including several iconic...
Texas Beer Run: Exploring the breweries of Austin
Last April, I traveled to Ireland to visit a dream pub, Tig Bhric. This spring, I made it to another must-visit beer destination: Austin, Texas....
March Gladness: ShamROCK, SD Beer News Awards, and more
The month of March has been fantastic for I Like Beer. I made new friends on the Central Coast, tasted great beers, enjoyed the annual...
Craft beer is hoppin’ in Vista
The last few weeks have been very good for the already very good beer scene in Vista. The long-awaited return of a Mother Earth taproom...
2023: The Beer in Review
By the time this article is published, most Americans will have faltered — or forgotten — their New Year’s resolutions. I am happy to report that...
Beer run to Ramona’s Smoking Cannon Brewery
It’s the holiday season and trips to the local mountains for fresh air are a part of the tradition for many San Diegans. Such trips...