I Like Beer: Pints up the Coast
A road trip to San Francisco brought the opportunity to visit some new places and try new beers. I had a couple of “bucket list”...
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Beer run: Denver
Springtime means one thing: beer run! This year I headed to Denver with notes full of recommendations from San Diego brewers and beer experts who...
I Like Beer: Past, present and future
This moment in the I Like Beer journey marks some exciting changes, as well as reestablishing the commitment to great beers and stories. Here’s a...
Hoppin’ on the Catalina Express
Since beginning the I Like Beer journey, the quest for independent craft beer has taken me far and wide. This winter, I jumped on the...
CSUSM’s Brewchive and a trip down Brewery Lane
Karl Strauss recently re-released its original Amber Lager. A day later, I slid into a booth with a pint. One sip and I was taken...
Great local beer served here
In the spirit of caring for one another, I engaged in rigorous, boots-on-the-ground journalism to learn how our local beer industry and restaurants work together....
Lost Abbey takes over at Keystone in Vista
There are only a handful of brewers whose very names ring as icons. Tomme Arthur, co-founder of Lost Abbey, is one of those. An astonishing...
I Like Beer: The return of Vista’s Rhythm and Brews
On June 28, Downtown Vista hosted the return of Rhythm and Brews. The event is the premier San Diego Brewers Guild craft beer and music...
Pliny ahoy! aboard PCH Sports Bar’s ‘Ship’
For craft beer enthusiasts, springtime brings more than just warmer weather and longer days. It means the annual return of Russian River Brewing’s Pliny the...
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...