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Our ever-expanding series covering breweries, brewpubs, bars and people in the craft beer world.
Tasty Grub & Grog at Pizza Port
Siblings Gina and Vince Marsaglia opened the first Pizza Port location in March 1987 on the famous Pacific Coast Highway in Solana Beach, just north of San Diego, California. The restaurant offered a funky storefront and a classic menu of pizza ...
Finding Utopia at Modern Times Beer
Modern Times Beer, located in San Diego, California, focuses on “aroma-driven, complex, flavorful, sessionish beers.” Modern Times is named after a utopian community built on Long Island in 1850, and many of their beers are named after real ...
Imbibing Beers at Belching Beaver Brewery
After years of homebrewing, winemaking, and drinking great craft beer, Tom Vogel decided he wanted to open a brewery. Architect and friend Dave Mobley asked to partner with Vogel, and the rest is history.
Coronado Brewing, One of San Diego’s First Craft Breweries
Brothers Ron and Rick Chapman founded Coronado Brewing Company in their hometown on Coronado Island in 1996. Back then, the San Diego “craft beer scene” was pretty non-existent.
Insanely Delicious Beers at Alpine
Alpine Beer Company was founded in 1999 by Pat and Val McIlhenney as a small brewery with humble aspirations. In the beginning, Alpine contracted with AleSmith Brewing Company for their award winning McIlhenny's Irish Red. Both Mandarin Nectar ...
Beer is democratic. Beer is culture. Societe Brewing Company
Societe Brewing Company, located in San Diego, California, was founded by brewers Travis Smith and Douglas Constantiner. The pair met while working at The Bruery in Placentia, California. After becoming friends and sharing many pints together, ...
Two Great Brands, One Awesome Brewery: The Lost Abbey and Port Brewing
The Lost Abbey and Port Brewing are located in the former Stone Brewing Company brewery in Escondido, California. The company opened in May 2006 when Stone moved to their new location in Escondido.
A Garden of Delights at Stone Brewing World Bistro
With an abundance of Stone Brewing Company locations in California, it was tough to choose just one to visit during our California trip. We chose the Stone Brewing World Bistro and Gardens in Escondido, California, and I believe we chose wisely.
Classic European Inspiration at Noble Ale Works
Noble Ale Works is a microbrewery located within walking distance of both the Honda Center and Angel Stadium at the Stadium Plaza Business Park in the Platinum Triangle in Anaheim, California.
