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...
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’Tis the seasonal beer
Here are a few of my favorite beers that bring to mind autumn, and most are available all year long....
I Like Beer: A column for those who like beer
Welcome to I Like Beer, a column dedicated to great beer and the stories that go with them....
Last call for Cheers! North County
Thank you for spending a few minutes with the words I’ve been writing each week. I’ve been honored to share my experiences and thoughts with...
Bagby Beer, Viewpoint Brewing face off in North County patio finale
In the beginning, there was one beer on one patio. A pint of White Sage IPA at Blue Fire Brewing spawned one idea. Who would...
Take an Epic Beer Trip with Captain Kurt
A year ago, in this article, I introduced readers to Brad and Tamara Carvalho, Two4Brew. The Carvalhos were on the second leg of their adventure....
Patio War: Oceanside Brewing takes on Shoots Fish & Beer
Oceanside Brewing Company, a popular local hotspot for music, was one of the most pleasant surprises in the first round of this brewery patio adventure....
Brews aplenty at the Great American Beer Festival
Have you ever wanted an interlude? How nice would it be to take a moment to pause the chaos, feel the relaxation so often absent...
San Diego Brewers Guild’s Erik Fowler talks Great American Beer Fest
I’m headed to Denver for the Great American Beer Fest this week. It’s a long weekend celebrating great beer from around the country, but you...
Patio Challenge: Brewers Deck vs. Black Plague Brewing
The Brewers Deck in Del Mar stacks the deck with three breweries against Escondido’s Black Plague Brewing, whose distinctive vibe sets them apart. Breweries are...
Patio Battle: New English Brewing vs. Eppig’s Bierhalle (Vista)
New English Brewing is south of state Route 56. I know that, you know that. But despite being slightly out of bounds, they made this...
Patio Battle: Helia takes on Del Mar’s Viewpoint Brewing
We’re deep into round two of our brewery patio competition. Things are about to get fast, furious and unrelated to an unnamed film about a...
Cheers from the Oregon Coast!
It’s hard for a beer enthusiast to leave San Diego’s 150 independent breweries and thousands of stellar beer selections. But brewery travels are the origin...
Patio Challenge: Oceanside Brewing vs. Pizza Port (Carlsbad)
I was reminded that looks can be deceiving when it comes to a good patio, especially after visiting Oceanside Brewing Company in the first round...
Patio Challenge: Belching Beaver Pub 980 vs. Pure Project Vista
Belching Beaver has multiple North County locations, but in this case, does its popularity work against them? In Round 2, the Fightin’ Beavs take on...