The Science Behind Identifying Hop Aromas
For centuries, there was no uniform method was ever put in place for describing the flavors and aromas of specific…
Craft Beer
The world of craft brewing has exploded over the last decade. For me, it all started back in 2011 with Bell’s Two Hearted Ale. That beer opened my eyes of what craft beer should taste like and what I was missing by simply buying cases of Miller Lite.
Now, the amount of options craft beer drinkers have available to them is mind boggling. With over 7,500 local breweries spread out across the United States, everyone has access to some of the best beer you’ll ever have.
Analyzing the USA Hop Production Statistics of 2019
In January 2020, Hop Growers of America released their 2019 Statistical Report on the state of hop growing and production…
Top 10 Hazy IPA Breweries in Cincinnati, OH in 2020
A New England IPA is a style of American IPA that features an intense, tropical fruit centric, hop aroma and…
Why the Equinox, Denali and Stella Hops Changed Their Names
You can still see some references of these names around. Untapped and BeerAdvocate profiles, old articles or databases online and…
Ingredients Master List: Masthead Brewing – Cleveland, OH
This is the next article in our series Ingredients Master List (IML). This new series of posts will explore the…
Ingredients Master List: Other Half – Brooklyn, NY
This is the next article in our series Ingredients Master List (IML). This new series of posts will explore the…
Ingredients Master List: Dancing Gnome – Pittsburgh, PA
This is the first article in our series Ingredients Master List (IML). This new series of posts will explore the…
How Many Breweries in San Diego? Summer 2020 Edition
How many breweries in San Diego? According to my best estimate as of late July 2020, based on publicly available…
How Many Breweries in San Diego? Spring 2020 Edition
How many breweries in San Diego as of spring 2020? Who knows? We will emerge into a different world once this lock down lifts. Until then, you can use beer delivery and pick-up options to try to help your favorite small breweries survive. #craftbeer #coviddrinking #indiebeer #sdbeer
Is it okay to enjoy beer in a tragedy?
Even in an emergency situation caused by a pandemic, we have a duty to enjoy life. Practice moderation, don’t let fear rule you, follow the science.
How Many Breweries in San Diego? February 2020 Edition
San Diego County is home to 157 craft & 2 non-craft breweries (net -2 over January 31, 2020), 57 craft & 1 non-craft tasting rooms (no change), for a grand total of 217 locations (net -2). Plus a whole lot of announcements.
How Many Breweries in San Diego? January 2020 Edition
A new record high! As of the end of Jan 2020, San Diego County is home to 159 craft & 2 non-craft breweries (net +1 over Dec 2019), 57 craft & 1 non-craft tasting rooms (+2), for a grand total of 219 locations (+3). There are 44 additional projects in planning (at various stages, with various levels of likelihood of completion).
Karl Strauss Brewing, Carlsbad–A return visit
Karl Strauss Brewing in Carlsbad is a lovely spot with amazing beer, so I decided to go back.
Hopnonymous Brewing, Kearny Mesa
This former under-the-radar brewery has been making house beers for restaurants since 2018. In December 2019, they opened a tasting room in the brewery they took over in June 2019. It is in the former Council Brewing space in Kearny Mesa.
What Does SCOBY Do? JuneShine Hard Kombucha, Scripps Ranch
JuneShine makes a wide variety of hard kombuchas in a gorgeous facility in Scripps Ranch that was formerly home to a Ballast Point brewery and tasting room.
San Diego Beer Tour: Downtown Vista
Hot take: Vista is the real #craftbeer heart of San Diego County. Vista’s 19 breweries+3 tasting rooms are more than North Park (14), East Village (11), even Miramar (16). The nation’s best peanut butter stout is either at Belching Beaver, Mother Earth or Bear Roots, 0.2mi apart
Mikkeller Brewing, Miramar (A Revisit)
Earlier this year, the Mikkeller Brewery in Miramar undertook a tasting room renovation. It turned out well. The beer menu seems to have changed from a couple of years ago, too.
San Diego Beer in 2019
In 2019 San Diego saw a net increase of 3 breweries (from 157 to 160, +1.9%) and 14 tasting rooms (from 42 to 56, +33%). This overall addition of 17 locations (from 199 to 216) is an overall 8.5% increase. That’s higher than 2018’s overall 7.3% increase in locations, and the same as 2018’s 2% growth in the number of breweries. Ten breweries and 3 tasting rooms closed down in 2019.