Podcasts about san diego brewers guild

It's finally back after a long post COVID hiatus the San Diego Brewers Guild has brought back the Rhythm and Brews festival on June 28th! All week we're featuring different breweries who will be pouring at the event. We start the week off with the brewery that originated the festival, Mother Earh Brewing.

Less than 24 hours until the kick off of the Capital of Craft Fest Saturday at Kilowatt Brewing and Erick and Estela from The San Diego Brewers Guild have brought a stunner of an IPA. Necta Wave Cold IPA from Gravity Heights is an immaculate demonstration on what can be achieved with Water, Barley, Yest and Hops when you put it in the hands of a set of skilled San Diego Brewers.

Our tour of San Diego county beers continue with the San Diego Brewers Guild and the countdown to Saturday's Capital of Craft Fest! Today we drop into San Marcos' Blue Fire Brewing and their very local White Sage IPA.

Half way through the week and another day closer to The San Diego Brewers Guild, Capital of Craft Fest on Saturday! Today VP Estela and member of the Kilowatt team as bought a very unique kettle sour beer that has won the brewery a number of awards, their Peach Cobbler (and yes, it taste just like mom's peach cobbler).

It's Super Tuesday and the San Diego Brewers Guild brought a super beer to the party! This years Capital of Craft IPA! Brewed in collaboration with Fall, Black Black Plague, BLAH, Hodad's, Hopnonymous, Ketch and a few local vendors. This is a picture perfect example of what the San Diego West Coast IPA has evolved into!

San Diego Beer Week is in full swing and it all wraps this weekend with the Capital of Craft Festival. All week Erick and Estela from the San Diego Brewers Guild joins us for a tour of San Diego County beers and will give us some insight on what to expect this weekend. Our first stop in this tour of beer is San Marcos' own My Yard Live and their 4 Stone Cold Dudes Pilsner.

We had a special guest, Kilowatt Brewing Assistant Manager, Vice President of the San Diego Brewers Guild, Pink Boots Society Member and Madrina De Cerveza Esthela. She gives insight of the brewery scene here in San Diego and schooled us mensos on beer. She also brought us beer from Kilowatt Brewing, North Park Beer Co. and Original 40 Brewing Co. and we shared a can of Holiday Skylarking Holiday Stout from El Cid Brewery collab with BBS. Also, we talk sports, Taylor Swift and Rob losing to a one arm man. Cheers! IG @beerbellysociety Email beerbellysociety@gmail.com TikTok @beerbellysociety

Erik Fowler is the Executive Director of the San Diego Brewers Guild, a non-profit trade organization. He joins John this week to discuss what craft brewing looks like today and how those changes are impacting San Diego and Santee.To learn more,https://www.sdbeer.com/To contact John Olsen,619-855-1151JohnOlsen.comJohn@TheSanteeGuy.comhttps://www.facebook.com/JohnOlsenRealtorhttps://www.facebook.com/santeeupdate

Join the Jeffs and Doc for this special episode to learn all about San Diego Beer Week! Chris Leguizamon, Pure Project Brewing, Beer Educator and repping the San Diego Brewers Guild takes us through all details about the 2023 Beer Week line up.  

Great Episode w/ Chris Leguizamon the @Chris.thebeereducator on instagram. Interview starts around 14 min in. Chris has a great story through craft beer, he is a Advanced Cicerone, San Diego Brewers Guild board of directors member, Education program manager at Pure Brewing and Certified BJCP Beer Judge.@Thetaproompodcast on Instagram

This month on the Brews Less Traveled Beer Club Podcast, host Brian Hatheway and co-host Mike explore the craft beer scene of San Diego, California. This week, Brian and Mike try Abnormal Beer Co.'s Blonde Ale. They are joined by Jake Nunes, a member of the San Diego Brewers Guild Board of Directors. Jake also manages Burgeon Beer Co. and is an instructor at the Business of Craft Beer program at San Diego State University In this episode, Jake shares his brewery background, which includes a slew of San Diego breweries—including one featured in our beer box this month! The trio talks about the differences between the front and back of house at breweries, and how they can be brought to work together. Finally, we learn all about the work Jake does at San Diego State University. This week's beer break is our last, as we begin to make some changes to the Brews Less Traveled podcast. Listen in to learn more about those changes, one of which is a new weekly release day for the show: Fridays, starting next week! You can drink along with us from the comfort of home! Join the Brews Less Traveled beer club, get delicious beers delivered monthly, then tune into our weekly interactive virtual beer tastings on Wednesday evenings. Visit https://brewvana.com/product/beer-of-the-month-club to join! Cheers! Subscribe to the most well-traveled beer podcast in the nation! Follow us as we travel the country finding America's BEST undiscovered craft beer! Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/brewvana Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/brewvana Abnormal Beer Co. - https://abnormalbeer.co San Diego Brewers Guild - https://www.sdbeer.com/

S6 E4: Kristine Baker Returns with Great American Beer Fest Winners!Kristine Baker from the Women's Craft Beer Collective returns to the show today!! She has a special couple gifts for the buds!!! Beers from San Diego California!! Two of which are GABF Gold Medal Winners!!!! Kristine update us from all the things she has been up too since she last was on with us!! She gives us the low down about The Great American Beer Festival!! We might be able to snag a Media Pass for next year...!!???  Honer takes us to a Californian Dive Bar in Dive Bar Reviews, and Bruce changes things up with some "Would you Rathers" in Bruce trivia. During all of this, we try 3 IPAs and 1 Blonde on the show!!! So sit back and relax, it time to get drunk with the buds...... also 2Tones returns. yay? Beer#1: Domestique Blonde Ale by Rouleur (3.66) Beer #2: Full Count by Westbrew (3.80)Beer #3 The Coachman by Societe Brewing (3.87)Beer #4 Capital of Craft 2022 by San Diego Brewers Guild (3.79)Make sure to check out our guest's social medias:https://www.womenscraftbeercollective.com/https://www.instagram.com/womensbeercollective/?hl=enhttps://www.facebook.com/womenscraftbeercollective/Our Social Media:FB: Drunk with Buds Podcast | FacebookTwitter: Drunk With Buds Podcast (@DrunkWithBuds) / TwitterInsta: Drunk With Buds Podcast (@drunkwithbudspodcast) linktree: Drunk With Buds Podcast | Twitter, Instagram, Spotify | LinktreeDiscord: DiscordWe want to thank our sponsors for supporting us:Indiana Whiskey Co: The Indiana Whiskey Company | FacebookHop Station Craft Bar: Hop Station Craft Bar | FacebookRate us 5 stars wherever you're listening it's greatly appreciated and keeps us going! Thank you for listening, stay sexy.  

My guest is Skip Schwartz Brewmaster at Weldwerks Brewing.  News from OMF, Luki Brewing. The 411 on the San Diego Brewers Guild kickoff event to San Diego Beer Week in Nov. Beer dinner with Japas Cervejaria in NYC. BIG EVENT at the end of this month to celebrate NJ beer sat Chickie and Pete's in Egg Harbor Township which will also help Brewery Strong. The return of Westfield Hops. Suds and Duds too. @njcraftbeer  @hoppedupnetwork @sjbeerscene #metalforever #drinklocal #drinkcraftnotcrap #stouts #ipas #lagers #ales #sours #hops #pilsners #porters #gastropub #speakeasy  #growler #beer  #jerseybeers #fcancer #smallbusinessowners #beerfestivals #beertours #music #savenjbeer #podcasts #crowlers See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hear all about the cool San Diego Beer Brewing Community through the eyes, well voice, of Paige McWey Acers, the talented Executive Director of the San Diego Brewers Guild!

Paige McWey Acers, a life-long Vistan, is the Executive Director of the San Diego Brewers Guild, a membership organization supporting all businesses connected to the brewing industry. In this episode, learn about the Guild's work to support local craft beer, current and future struggles and how the San Diego Brewers Guild became essential to its members during the pandemic. Show notes/links San Diego Brewers Guild The Northern Spy Shut Up & Dance With Me Moonry Collective Follow us at @velocityvistapod on IG and Facebook. Watch the video version of this episode on YouTube. Advertising inquiries can be sent to ceo@vistachamber.org. Velocity is produced by A Different Day Radio. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/velocityvistapod/message

This week, yet again, its just the Two Amigos rocking the mics on BNISD. Again, due to scheduling and life, Mike and Cody take the show to town. Tune in as these two dive into some Mixed Bag beers, including some new options from around town. While enjoying great beers we discuss some topics including the San Diego Brewers Guild implementing their sexual harassment training program and how breweries and employees can take part in trainings and seminars to make the beer landscape a safer more inclusive space for all. Plus hear about a new tasting room, open now in San Diego and also hear us geek out about a legendary comic and film director announcing a cool beer collaboration. We also discuss a local brewery expanding to the East Coast and an upcoming collab we are excited to try.All this plus much more including changing social media handles, in search of German inspired beers, we worry about a summer time favorite possibly not coming back (it is), respecting core beers and revisiting beers you enjoy, getting called out on not bringing beer to a party, going to clubs against your will, meeting beer legends, pouring beer vs drinking directly out of a can and tons more. Tune in to laugh and learn with BNISD.

In our season two finale, Sammy Vega tells us an inspiring and fascinating story. Although Sammy is young in his current business venture, he spent years learning business even before completing his business degree. From growing up in the family business to going on a journey of his own. What makes this story fascinating is that these two paths crossed once again, providing benefits to all involved. Sammy also has great advice for others his age on how to focus on business now, and saving the fun for later in life. We want to thank our sponsors, Vista Chamber of Commerce, YourInsurancePlace.com, San Diego Brewers Guild, The Film Hub, Downtown Vista, Major Taylor Cycling Club San Diego, StarFox Media, North County Daily Star. We appreciate your support! Thanks to James Russell on audio production and StarFox Media on video production. Please follow us on Instagram @samebizpod, Twitter @samebizpod, and you can also watch our podcasts on YouTube. Email us for advertising at samebizpod@gmail.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/samebizpod/support

From literally the other side of the world, Masami Sato joins us to tell stories about navigating her way through childhood, changing high schools, struggles with communication, meeting new people, and finding common ground. While realizing her passion for food, she found herself wanting to be involved with more than just her local community. So she launched a global initiative to affect people all around the world. Masami's outlook on life reminds us that we can all find ways to affect positive change. We want to thank our sponsors YourInsurancePlace.com, The Film Hub, Ramona Valley Wine Trail, Downtown Vista, Vista Is Open, Major Taylor Cycling Club San Diego, North County Daily Star, San Diego Brewers Guild. We appreciate your support! Thanks to James Russell on audio production and StarFox Media on video production. Please follow us on Instagram @samebizpod, Twitter @samebizpod, and you can also watch our podcasts on YouTube. Email us for advertising at samebizpod@gmail.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/samebizpod/support

The sacrifices that Lee and his family have made throughout his lifetime not only affected his path in education, but his professional path as well. We thank Lee for his 23 years of military service and for this story time trip around the world. Lee also lets us in on how much people can tell us about themselves without even talking to us directly. Protecting our households, our country, and the world... enjoy this episode with the gracious Lee Wakefield. We want to thank our sponsors YourInsurancePlace.com, The Film Hub, Ramona Valley Winery Scavenger Hunt, Vista Chamber of Commerce, North County Daily Star, San Diego Brewers Guild, and StarFox Media. We appreciate your support! Thanks to James Russell on audio production and StarFox Media on video production. Please follow us on Instagram @samebizpod, Twitter @samebizpod, and you can also watch our podcasts on YouTube. Email us for advertising at samebizpod@gmail.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/samebizpod/support

A few stories from Jim Lawrence will quickly remind you that belief in one's self is more than a cliche. Jim's countless business accomplishments are just the beginning. He was put in the position to uplift his city and surrounding communities and answered those bells willingly as well. We were so glad that Jim flew down just for our show, and spent a few hours of his time in town with us. Take notes from someone who has "been there before". Thank you Jim for your continued support! We want to thank our sponsors YourInsurancePlace.com, The Film Hub, Ramona Valley Winery Scavenger Hunt, Vista Chamber of Commerce, North County Daily Star, San Diego Brewers Guild, San Marcos Chamber of Commerce, and StarFox Media. We appreciate your support! Thanks to James Russell on audio production and StarFox Media on video production. Please follow us on Instagram @samebizpod, Twitter @samebizpod, and you can also watch our podcasts on YouTube. Email us for advertising at samebizpod@gmail.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/samebizpod/support

We've been hoping to sit down with Tony Loiacono for months. But it makes sense that he's been unavailable while navigating the tough times that were so unique to his industry during the pandemic. Well, the waiting has paid off. Tony has come out of the other end a wiser businessman with some incredible stories to tell. Tony deserves a lot of credit for making an attempt at following in his mentor's (his father's) footsteps. But his true passion prevailed, and he has dedicated himself to following through. We welcomed Tony into our home, just as he welcomes people daily into his. Enjoy this special conversation with Tony Loiacono. We want to thank our sponsors YourInsurancePlace.com, The Film Hub, Ramona Valley Winery Scavenger Hunt, Vista Chamber of Commerce, North County Daily Star, San Diego Brewers Guild, and StarFox Media. We appreciate your support! Thanks to James Russell on audio production and StarFox Media on video production. Please follow us on Instagram @samebizpod, Twitter @samebizpod, and you can also watch our podcasts on YouTube. Email us for advertising at samebizpod@gmail.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/samebizpod/support

This week, we had the great pleasure of sitting down with Dave Baldwin. It was really nice to hear him take a simple, pragmatic approach to what many ignore or refuse to deal with... our finances. Dave took the bold leap from the Fortune 500 world into his own firm, now doing business on his terms. A veteran, an author, and a gentleman, Dave Baldwin was just the guest that many of us needed to hear from. Everyone has a plan, just like everyone has suggestions and opinions... but if you don't take the time to listen to the professionals and the experts, how will you differentiate yourself. Dave gives us some answers in this episode. Enjoy! We want to thank our sponsors YourInsurancePlace.com, The Film Hub, Ramona Valley Winery Scavenger Hunt, Vista Chamber of Commerce, North County Daily Star, San Diego Brewers Guild, and StarFox Media. We appreciate your support! Thanks to James Russell on audio production and StarFox Media on video production. Please follow us on Instagram @samebizpod, Twitter @samebizpod, and you can also watch our podcasts on YouTube. Email us for advertising at samebizpod@gmail.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/samebizpod/support

Season 1 has come to an end, but it only gets better from here! As we put together season 2, please enjoy as Zeke & Alyssa reminisce about our times with each guest from our inaugural season. If you've heard them all, this is a good discussion to get you into a debate about which one was the best. If you haven't heard every episode, listen to this conversation for the cliff notes, and start diving into our archives while the episodes are still available. This episode is ad free for you, but we still want to thank all of our advertisers from this season, including: YourInsurancePlace.com, North County Daily Star, Vista Chamber of Commerce, San Marcos Chamber of Commerce, Chimichurri Kitchen Co., StarFox Media, San Diego Brewers Guild, Ramona Valley Vintners Association, Mermaid Valley Vineyards, Mahogany Mountain Vineyards, Beleaf In Fatherhood, How Married Are You Podcast, Thank you for your support! We'd also like to thank James Russell on music production and StarFox Media on video production. Please continue to send in listener questions, rate, review, and follow us on Instagram @samebizpod, Twitter @samebizpod, and you can also watch our podcasts on YouTube. Email us for advertising at samebizpod@gmail.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/samebizpod/support

In this episode of The Hop Show, Javi chats with San Diego-based freelance craft beer writer & journalist, Beth Demmon. You may know Beth as the award-winning journalist who's written for publications like CraftBeer.com, Good Beer Hunting, VinePair, and Craft Beer & Brewing, the host of the San Diego Brewers Guild's weekly "Happy Hour at Home" show on Instagram Live, Founder of the Diverse Beer Writers Initiative, or for her most recent project, Prohibitchin' on Substack. Javi and Beth dive into a diverse set of topics this week, including beer influencers, how the craft beer industry has adapted to the pandemic, the insanity of #beertwitter, shotgunning Focal Banger on a Tuesday morning, how how to get started in beer media, and much more! As always, you can follow Javi on Instagram at @javibrews. And you can learn more about Beth on Instagram, Twitter, or on her website.

In this episode of The Hop Show, Javi chats with San Diego-based freelance craft beer writer & journalist, Beth Demmon. You may know Beth as the award-winning journalist who's written for publications like CraftBeer.com, Good Beer Hunting, VinePair, and Craft Beer & Brewing, the host of the San Diego Brewers Guild's weekly "Happy Hour at Home" show on Instagram Live, Founder of the Diverse Beer Writers Initiative, or for her most recent project, Prohibitchin' on Substack. Javi and Beth dive into a diverse set of topics this week, including beer influencers, how the craft beer industry has adapted to the pandemic, the insanity of #beertwitter, shotgunning Focal Banger on a Tuesday morning, how how to get started in beer media, and much more! As always, you can follow Javi on Instagram at @javibrews. And you can learn more about Beth on Instagram, Twitter, or on her website.

In this episode of The Hop Show, Javi chats with San Diego-based freelance craft beer writer & journalist, Beth Demmon. You may know Beth as the award-winning journalist who's written for publications like CraftBeer.com, Good Beer Hunting, VinePair, and Craft Beer & Brewing, the host of the San Diego Brewers Guild's weekly "Happy Hour at Home" show on Instagram Live, Founder of the Diverse Beer Writers Initiative, or for her most recent project, Prohibitchin' on Substack. Javi and Beth dive into a diverse set of topics this week, including beer influencers, how the craft beer industry has adapted to the pandemic, the insanity of #beertwitter, shotgunning Focal Banger on a Tuesday morning, how how to get started in beer media, and much more! As always, you can follow Javi on Instagram at @javibrews. And you can learn more about Beth on Instagram, Twitter, or on her website.

Happy New Year to you all! The Same Business Different Day podcast continues to show our listeners real, early life parallels before taking their plunge into the world of business, and this week is no different. We sit down with this celebrated master of influence for a very honest conversation about the trials of personal life, family life, and of course business. We are reminded how to identify our target market and, just as importantly, how to keep their attention. But how do you continue to be a strong pillar for your family as you're figuring all of that out? Beleaf is someone who is doing it, but knows that it's a never-ending process. We're very happy for him and his many new endeavors, and thankful that he found the time to share his growing wisdom with our listeners. This episode is brought to you by YourInsurancePlace.com, North County Daily Star, Star Fox Media, the San Diego Brewers Guild, Chimichurri Kitchen, Beleaf In Fatherhood, and Black Joy Is Magic. Thank you for your support! Thanks to James Russell on music production and StarFox Media on video production. Follow us on Instagram @samebizpod, Twitter @samebizpod, and you can also watch our podcasts on YouTube. Email us for advertising at samebizpod@gmail.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/samebizpod/support

Paige McWey Acers, Executive Director of the San Diego Brewers Guild, joined us for episode 10 of the Small Business Sit -Down. The San Diego Brewers Guild is the go-to source for breweries, tradespeople, restaurants, and craft beer aficionados across San Diego County. Since 1997, the Guild has sought to promote SD breweries and create an open communication line among local breweries. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/small-business-sit-down/message

In this episode, we sit down with David Zumaya to learn about his journey, and how he turned his natural talents into his profession. He also discusses choosing ethics and integrity over rapid business growth. There was something very organic about our interview with David, and we were glad to be able to sit down with him. This podcast was brought to you by YourInsurancePlace.com, The San Diego Brewers Guild, Chimichurri Kitchen Co, Mermaid Valley Vineyards, and the Ramona Valley Vintners Association. Thank you for your support! Thanks to James Russell on music production and StarFox Media on video production. Follow us on Instagram @samebizpod, Twitter @samebizpod, and you can also watch our podcasts on YouTube. Email us for advertising at samebizpod@gmail.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/samebizpod/support

In this special episode, we talk to Curtis & Laiana Bechtel who discuss some fantastic ideas about how to bring some normalcy to such unorthodox times. We learn about the talents these two possess individually, and how those talents have inspired teamwork. They aren't just life partners, but business partners. The best part is, they came about this business organically. Clients demanded their services before they even knew they had a business. A good lesson for the entrepreneurs out there that aren't sure if they are making the right decision. Reactions and referrals will give you a hint! Happy Holidays to all of you!!! We appreciate you all so we are publishing a special holiday recipe on our Instagram very soon! Be sure to follow us and get it for yourself. This podcast was brought to you by YourInsurancePlace.com, The San Diego Brewers Guild, Chimichurri Kitchen Co, and The North County Daily Star. Thank you for your support! Thanks to James Russell on music production and StarFox Media on video production. Follow us on Instagram @samebizpod, Twitter @samebizpod, and you can also watch our podcasts on YouTube. Email us for advertising at samebizpod@gmail.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/samebizpod/support

The ILB Team welcomes Matthew Zirpolo, President Emeritus of the San Diego Brewers Guild, and Co-Founder and President of Burgeon Beers, to talk about this year's San Diego Beer Week and the Collaboration Brew celebrating San Diego's Independent Craft Brewers, the Capital of Craft IPA 2020.

On this episode, we're joined by Don Sando. He talks of his times growing up in Los Angeles, and his engineering background. He was eventually pushed in another direction, but stuck to his plans to remain in the corporate world. But things changed, and we're sure lucky that they did! Don is the perfect guest for this podcast because he lays the blueprint for everyone from the young entrepreneur to the veteran business owner. No exceptions to these lessons. We all continue to learn. Take notes! This podcast was brought to you by YourInsurancePlace.com, The San Diego Brewers Guild, The Ramona Valley Vintners Association, and The North County Daily Star. Thank you for your support! Thanks to James Russell on music production and StarFox Media on video production. Follow us on Instagram @samebizpod, Twitter @samebizpod, and you can also watch our podcasts on YouTube. Email us for advertising at samebizpod@gmail.com. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/samebizpod/support

Legendary music photographer x documentarian Danny Clinch joins The Cantore Show to discuss his new documentary, All I Can Say. An intimate video-diary of Shannon Hoon, the late lead singer of Blind Melon, the doc tackles fame and the tragedy of addiction. On IG? Be sure to check out Danny and his immersive art gallery Danny Clinch Transparent. Also, we check in with Paige McWey Acers, executive director of the San Diego Brewers Guild during San Diego Beer Week -- a 10-Day celebration honoring America's Finest Independent Craft Brewers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Legendary music photographer x documentarian Danny Clinch joins The Cantore Show to discuss his new documentary, All I Can Say.  An intimate video-diary of Shannon Hoon, the late lead singer of Blind Melon, the doc tackles fame and the tragedy of addiction. On IG? Be sure to check out Danny and his immersive art gallery Danny Clinch Transparent. Also, we check in with Paige McWey Acers, executive director of the San Diego Brewers Guild during San Diego Beer Week -- a 10-Day celebration honoring America's Finest Independent Craft Brewers, November 6th - 15th.

On episode three of Scene in San Diego Featuring Eater, we talk about the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on our city’s craft breweries as the industry continues to adapt to challenges. We also explore an ambitious new brewery that recently opened in Mission Valley – but not without its own COVID-19 obstacles.We are joined by our guest, Paige McWey Acers, from the San Diego Brewers Guild to give us an update on San Diego’s craft beer industry in these tough times. McWey Acers has helped lead the guild for over seven years and currently serves as its executive director. She previously worked for Karl Strauss Brewing Company.Current Public Health Rules for San Diego’s Breweries & Tasting RoomsSan Diego’s breweries/tasting rooms first temporarily closed in mid-March as the coronavirus pandemic hit San Diego County. At that point, many craft brewers turned to canning, curbside pickup, merch sales, beer delivery and shipping to survive. Breweries were allowed to reopen in late May 2020 – if they served food, on the same transaction as beer. Many of San Diego’s independent brewers slowly reopened their tasting rooms, finding ways to bring food sales into the mix and adapt to the pandemic-related public health guidelines (social distancing, masks, signage, etc.) necessary to operate.On July 1, more change jolted the industry. San Diego County public health leaders amended the Public Health Order to include the closure of breweries (and bars) that DO NOT serve food. The order excluded wineries and distilleries that have outdoor tasting rooms; those are still allowed to operate but must do so outdoors.Weeks later, breweries in San Diego County can only operate outdoors, if they also sell food, all in the same transaction. Many breweries are partnering with caterers, restaurants and food trucks to follow those rules, but it’s still a challenge.San Diego County remains on California’s COVID-19 monitoring list through at least July 27, with these restrictions for breweries (and many other businesses) in place until at least through that date.The San Diego Brewers Guild, which currently has more than 120 members, is keeping a running list on its website of which of its members are open – and at what capacity. Some craft breweries are open for curbside pickup only, some are shipping their products, some are open for modified hours – only when they can book a food truck or partner with a restaurant. You can check out that list here.Guest Interview: Paige McWey Acers, Executive Director of the San Diego Brewers GuildPaige McWey Acers has had a storied career in local beer. She speaks with Monica Garske and Candice Woo about San Diego’s craft brewing industry, including how San Diego Brewers Guild members are staying afloat in the choppy pandemic times.McWey Acers touches on how food is served at breweries these days and how brewers have pivoted. She also discusses the some of big challenges craft brewers are facing and what the industry needs right now from customers and local government.The reality is, the pandemic is having an impact on how San Diego’s craft brewing industry is operating and how it will operate in the future.San Diego Brewers Guild: The BEER FundTo help support local craft brewers in need during the pandemic, San Diego City Councilmember Chris Cate and County Supervisor Jim Desmond -- have set up something called the BEER Fund, or “Breweries Experiencing Economic Roadblocks.” All donations to the fund directly benefit the San Diego Brewers Guild and will be distributed by the guild to local craft brewers experiencing financial hardship. You can donate to the BEER Fund here and read more about it here.Local Craft Breweries That Couldn’t Make It: Tasting Rooms That Have Permanently ClosedSadly, not all craft breweries will be able to survive the economic impact of the COVID-19 crisis. The SDBG said several of its members have had to permanently shutter in recent months. This includes: Iron Fist in Vista and Barrio Logan; Escondido Brewing Company; Thunderhawk Alements in Miramar. Iron Fist operated in Vista for about 10 years and announced it was shutting down all operation in mid-May – even before this second wave of pandemic rollbacks in San Diego County.San Diego’s New Brewery: Puesto CerveceriaIn the midst of some breweries scaling back or even closing shop, we have seen the debut of a couple of breweries during the pandemic, including an ambitious restaurant, bar and brewery from Puesto in Mission Valley.Puesto Cerveceria is a 10,000-square-foot brewery/restaurant that replaces the Gordon Biersch brewpub. Puesto has eateries in La Jolla and The Headquarters at Seaport, but this is the Mexican restaurant’s first foray into brewing its own beer. The project was delayed due to several COVID-19 related issues, which also impacted its beer program.The Mission Valley brewery was originally set to open in April, but the pandemic delayed those plans. Puesto is making a variety of traditional Mexican-style lagers, which were ready to go for that planned April debut, but the beers had to be brewed all over again when the location’s opening was postponed.Ales can typically be brewed and consumed within a few weeks, but lagers need a slower fermentation process. Puesto said its freshly-brewed lagers will be available by August and will eventually be served at all the brand’s restaurants in California.Puesto spent $8 million on the Mission Valley brewery/restaurant but, due to current pandemic health restrictions in San Diego County, patrons can’t go inside just yet. To operate, Puesto – like all local restaurants right now – can move its dining room outdoors. The Mission Valley location has two big outdoor seating areas and has added a pop-up patio in the parking lot, for now.COVID-19 Collaboration Beer: San Diego Brewers Unite Double IPAAlthough it’s rough right now for craft breweries, guild members are still finding ways to help and support one another – very much in spirit of the industry.Earlier this month, Stone Brewing said it had collaborated with six prominent SDBG members – AleSmith; Modern Times; Mother Earth; Pizza Port; Port Brewing; and Thorn – to create a new beer that directly benefits the San Diego Brewers Guild as the organization continues to try to provide support to its 120+ member breweries.The San Diego Brewers United Double IPA was released last week and will be available for a limited time in California only. It comes in a 4-pack of 16-ounce cans and all proceeds benefit the San Diego Brewers Guild. Read more about that project here.For more content from The Scene, visit this website. For more content from Eater San Diego, click here. And, to read our collaboration content with Eater and The Scene every week, click here.The Scene in San Diego Feat. Eater Podcast is hosted by NBC 7’s Monica Garske and Eater San Diego’s Candice Woo, and produced by NBC 7’s Matthew Lewis.

This week we are joined by a couple of our great friends - MJ (@BeerMadz) and Brianna (@BriannasBeerVentures) to chat, enjoy some great new beers and discuss some beer related topics. First, hear each of their beer journeys, how they found their way into the world of local, San Diego beer. We also hear a Day in the Life of a Cellarperson directly from MJ. We discuss favorite styles and how they guided us in our beer journeys. We dive into some local cider chat to hopefully learn more about the world of San Diego Cider. We discuss how they have been during Covid, some of the new systems in place they have been utilizing and what they hope to see stay when things are back to a sense of normal. We also sample the new ultimate San Diego Brewers Guild collab canned Double IPA and discuss the BEER Fund opened to support local businesses. Also, don’t miss out as we dive into some very important discussion about living with Type 1 Diabetes and how to live healthy as a local beer fan, and we break down some rumors around living with Type 1. All this plus much more including lots of lagers and pils are enjoyed, a new business idea is born, proper bottle share etiquette, motorcycle stories are shared, eating a hop pellet, seeking out great craft options when traveling, we discuss information about Pink Boots and the great things they do, Stone IPA trivia and tons more.

There are few more recognizable figures in San Diego craft-beer (and the local brewing scene in general) than Pizza Port's Jill Olesh. A lifelong bar/restaurant/brewery veteran, she is currently the senior sales and brand development manager for the local brewery chain, a former president of the San Diego Brewers Guild and spearheads the booking of the annual Rhythm & Brews Festival in Vista (unfortunately, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, this year's event has been postponed until 2021). When it comes to craft beer — and music, as you'll hear on the podcast — Olesh is your one-stop shop for knowledge, expert opinions and eye-opening insights. Visit PizzaPort.com for news, info and to place orders for beer to-go between 12-7:30 p.m. daily.Listen/subscribe to the SoundDiego Podcast on your favorite podcasting platform: Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Spotify | StitcherEpisode 8 Show Notes:Mike Pinto was Olesh's first roommate when she moved to California, and even slung merch for him at his shows! What a wild connection. Here's a video of Pinto performing his song "Come a Long Way" (recorded at Blue Dream Studios).Olesh's go-to karaoke song is Pat Benatar's "Love Is a Battlefield" — and as a quick reminder of just how great a tune that is, watch the video here.Dustin's first-ever Pizza Port beer was the hefty Eukaryst Barrel-Aged Sinister Imperial Oatmeal Stout, which, as Jill explained, packs a whopping 12 percent alcohol by volume. Unfamiliar with the local black-metal group that inspired the brew? Watch this video of "Witch House," live from Pizza Port!No Doubt's "Tragic Kingdom" was one of Olesh's first album purchases (along with Sublime's self-titled effort), and as a testament to how great it holds up after all these years, peep the video for one of its biggest hits, "Spiderwebs."Pizza Port's Burning of Rome IPA has long been a local favorite, and the clamoring for the multiple San Diego Music Award-winning group to get back together seems to grow more eager with each passing day. If you haven't heard the band's 2014 single "Norman Bates" (the song that Olesh said played on repeat while the beer was brewing), treat your eyes and ears to its horror-themed glory right here.Our guest loves her some Devil Makes Three — with the Americana group popping up not once but twice on the episode. SoundDiego caught 'em in the act the last couples of times they toured through San Diego; Check out some of our photos here.As mentioned on the pod, Olesh is good friends with the lads in Avenue Army, and as such, we just had to have 'em on this week's episode as our local Spotlight artist of the week. If you enjoyed their latest single, "Makin' or Breakin' Us," head over to AvenueArmy.com and purchase some music or merch — and be sure to catch 'em at a local show when the world gets (somewhat) back to normal. Follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.Be sure to join us for a new episode of the SoundDiego Podcast every Saturday night after SoundDiego TV airs at 1:30 a.m.. Upcoming guests include Nickel Creek's Sara Watkins, Switchfoot's Drew Shirley, New York Times bestselling author Scott Sigler, Soda Bar's Cory Stier and NBC 7's Catherine Garcia! Thanks for listening, and until next time, enjoy the music.If you enjoyed this episode of the SoundDiego Podcast, subscribe, rate and review us on your favorite podcasting platform:Apple Podcasts | Google Play | Spotify | StitcherThe SoundDiego Podcast is executive-produced by Eric S. Page, and hosted/edited by Dustin Lothspeich (reach him here).

We're Back! In this episode, Adriana and Machi take on the 2019 Brewers Guild Fest in Gorgeous San Diego. Listen in as we discuss why this is one of our favorite Beer Festivals and how the New Loud Laughs and Great Crafts Beercast has changed to help us find the best beer spots to enjoy and experience all that the beer community has to offer! Shout out to our special guest and Friend, Jan from Vista.

Happy Beer Week everyone! This week we are coming to you directly from the official Kick Off party to San Diego Beer Week - Guild Fest presented by the San Diego Brewers Guild. Tune in as we bring to you some great guests while we sample some rad beers from great local breweries. Don’t miss out as we are joined by Alex - Owner of Amplified Ale Works. We sample the brand new Amplified Triple IPA, discuss their recent anniversary and we are told an EXCLUSIVE announcement from Amplified that has not been shared anywhere else! Next, we sit down with Derek and Brian of Creative Creature. We sample beers, discuss their history and hear all about their approach to beers and information on the upcoming anniversary party. Finally, we are joined by the great Jill Olesh - Former Brewers Guild President and Senior Sales and Brand Development Manager for Pizza Port. We dive into their latest beer release In The Pit IPA and hear all about their recent GABF wins, distro and packaging and hear all about two awesome events happening soon with Pizza Port. All this plus so much more Beer Week fun. Tune in and Happy Beer Week everyone!

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This week we come to you from Burgeon Beer in Carlsbad as we sit down with 3 members of the San Diego Brewers Guild. Tune in as we are joined by Matthew Zirpolo - President of both Burgeon Beer and the San Diego Brewers Guild, Paul Sangster - President Emeritus of the Guild and Owner of Rip Current Brewing and Kris Anacleto Manager of all things at Booze Bros/Owl Farm and Vice President of the Guild. Don’t miss out as we hear whats new with each of these folks respective breweries including some upcoming great beers and some unannounced, EXCLUSIVE news heard here first! Plus, we learn each of their history in beer and how they found their way into the San Diego Brewers Guild and why they wanted to have an impact on the beer community. Plus, don’t miss out as we dive deep into all the great things happening for San Diego Beer Week 2019 including everything to look forward to at the 2019 San Diego Brewers Guild Fest and the Lodge at Torrey Pines food and beer pairing event. All this plus much more including brewing in space, drinking on a boat, gushing over barrel aged beers, hear some first hand experience on the history of Guild Fest going back a decade, big EXCLUSIVE news about a brewery opening new locations heard on our show first, helping your friends try on lederhosen and tons more.

I don't know if you guys have noticed but we've been having a freaking blast over here lately! This week is no exception; we sat down with Matthew and Anthony from Burgeon Beer Co. for a delightful conversation!We discuss the whirlwind the last year has been for this up and coming brewery, their charitable efforts to plant 25,000 trees (and other community support), ask them some questions from you guys, the greatest people on earth, and generally have a ton of fun!Later in the show we talk about Matthew's role as the San Diego Brewers Guild president, what their effort is about, and how it's gone for him so far.We've got a mountain of news for you this week, so much so that we has to split this show into 2 parts as well. Jump into part one and the second half will be waiting for you when you're ready. Cheers! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Craft Brew News – 1/18/19Maryland’s Flying Dog Brewery Hopes to Release Cannabis-Infused BeerPending approval from the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission, Flying Dog Brewery and Green Leaf Medical Cannabis plan to release Hop Chronic IPA, the state of Maryland’s first THC-infused non-alcoholic beer.The two Frederick, Maryland-based companies announced today that they intend to make Hop Chronic available to the state’s medical cannabis patients as an alternative to smoking or vaping as early as this summer.Flying Dog CEO Jim Caruso stated, “For people who don’t want to smoke, don’t want to vape, there’s no path of experiencing the therapeutic benefits,” “It feels good to be a part of creating a delicious IPA where people who want to experience cannabis that way can do that.”However, Flying Dog and Green Leaf face a potential regulatory roadblock as the Maryland Medical Cannabis Commission has yet to allow companies to produce or sell edible cannabis products.Nevertheless, Caruso stated that he’s optimistic the product will be approved since similar offerings have already received the go ahead in other states, like Colorado, where Ceria, Inc. founder and Blue Moon creator Keith Villa launched a similar product in December.If approved, Flying Dog would join a number of beer manufacturers that have already entered the cannabis space. Large beer companies such as Anheuser-Busch InBev (Tilray), Constellation Brands (Canopy Growth) and Molson Coors (Hexo) have each struck partnerships with Canadian cannabis companies. Other U.S. beer manufacturers, including Heineken-owned Lagunitas and Craft Brew Alliance (31.4 percent owned by A-B InBev), have experimented or explored the possibility of THC- and CBD-infused beverages.Ballast Point Sets Opening Date for Downtown Disney TaproomA year after announcing plans to open a taproom in Anaheim’s downtown Disney district at the Disneyland Resort, San Diego’s Ballast Point’s brewpub has set an opening date of Wednesday, January 16.The Constellation Brands-owned craft brewery said the new taproom will feature a 3-barrel brewing system and offer more than 50 styles of Ballast Point beer across 100 tap lines.Constellation Brands craft and specialty president Ben Dollard said, via a press release. “This new location also gives our passionate brewing and culinary teams the perfect place to test new and inventive offerings, as we welcome longtime Ballast Point fans and introduce new guests to our brand,” The Disney taproom is Ballast Point’s ninth in the U.S.Braxton Brewing Announces $5 Million ExpansionKentucky’s Braxton Brewing Company has embarked on a $5 million expansion that will include the purchase of the building where its brewery is currently situated, as well as the construction of a rooftop bar and the installation of a new canning line.Braxton co-founder and CEO Jake Rouse said the construction of the new 5,000 sq. ft. rooftop bar would cost about $1.5 million.The craft beer maker, which launched in 2015, will also spend approximately $2 million to acquire the Covington, Kentucky, property where the brewery is located, and another $1.5 million to expand production capabilities.According to Rouse, Braxton made about 17,000 barrels of beer in 2018, up from 11,500 in 2017. The company expects to produce upwards of 25,000 barrels in 2019 but will have the capacity to make 30,000 barrels.In late December, Braxton announced the launch of Vive Hard Seltzer. The product will be sold in 12 oz. slim cans, which led the company to invest in a new canning line capable of filling those packages.In addition to the Vive Hard Seltzer line, Braxton recently launched a new year-round New England-style IPA, called Tropic Flare. Four-packs of 12 oz. cans sell for a suggested retail price of $9.99.San Diego Brewers Guild, Lyft Share Most Requested Brewery DestinationsThe San Diego Brewers Guild and Lyft shared their list of most traveled craft brewery destinations of 2018. Those destinations include Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens at Liberty Station, Half Door Brewing Co., Fall Brewing Company, Mike Hess Brewing in North Park, Border X Brewing, Hillcrest Brewing Company, Ocean Beach Brewery, Mission Brewery, Viewpoint Brewing Company and Coronado Brewing Company/Coronado Brewpub.The Brewers Guild and Lyft also shared the most requested brewery destinations during the 2018 San Diego Beer Week, which included Stone Brewing World Bistro at Liberty Station, Karl Strauss Brewing Company, Half Door Brewing Co., AleSmith Brewing Company and Bay City Brewing Co.Lyft will continue to serve as the official rideshare partner of the San Diego Brewers Guild in 2019.Stories brought to you courtesy of Brewbound (www.brewbound.com)Subscribe to Craft Beer Storm Podcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-storm/id1438117278?mt=2Michael Potorti is the Host of Craft Beer Storm and Founder/Brewer at Beara Brewing Co. in Portsmouth, NHMichael PotortiFounder/BrewerHost of "Craft Beer Storm" Podcastmichael@craftbeerstorm.commichael@bearairishbrew.com*** Come visit our brewery for some delicious local craft brew! ***Beara Brewing Co.2800 Lafayette RoadPortsmouth, NH 03801Tel. (857) 342-3272 www.bearairishbrew.com Like us onInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bearairishbrew/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BearaIrishBrewingCo Twitter: https://twitter.com/BearaIrishBrew Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beara-brewing-co-30776075/**LISTEN to our Craft Beer Storm Podcast and share with a friend**Craft Beer Storm Podcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-storm/id1438117278?mt=2Craft Beer Storm You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp3PVuCGmywNWlGFh0N0ukg?view_as=subscriberCraft Beer Storm Podcast Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/craft-beer-storm-WdbK0LCraft Beer Storm Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/craftbeerstorm/Craft Beer Storm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craftbeerstorm/

Craft Brew News - 11/16/18Following Temporary Shutdown, Sierra Nevada Brewing Launches ‘Camp Fire’ Relief FundAfter nearby wildfires forced Sierra Nevada Brewing to temporarily cease operations at its Chico, California-based production facility over the weekend, the craft brewery has resumed making beer. The country’s third-largest craft brewery also announced the creation of a fund to help those affected by the blaze.The so-called “Camp Fire” is now the most destructive wildfire in California history. To date, it has claimed the lives of 42 people, destroyed more than 6,000 homes and wiped out thousands of other structures. More than 200 people remain missing, and the fire has scorched about 125,000 acres of land. At last word, the blaze was only 35 percent contained, with fire officials hoping for full containment by the end of November.Donations can be made via this link.https://www.goldenvalley.bank/Community-Foundation.aspx?utm_source=Media+Contacts&utm_campaign=958c0b8c7b-EMAIL_CAMPAIGN_2018_11_13_04_24&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_3f07999573-958c0b8c7b-318489661&mc_cid=958c0b8c7b&mc_eid=f6a216287d “The brewhouse is ramping up today to get inventories back to normal,” she wrote. “If necessary, our Mills River [North Carolina] facility is ready to increase production, but we don’t anticipate that need.”Blue Moon Creator Keith Villa’s First THC-Infused Beer is a Belgian-Style White AleKeith Villa, the legendary brewmaster who retired from MillerCoors earlier this year and launched Ceria, Inc., a cannabis company, is most known for creating the iconic Blue Moon Belgian-style wheat ale.So it’s only fitting that his first play in the cannabis-infused beverage space would be a de-alcoholized version of his popular brew.Called Grainwave, Villa’s first THC-infused non-alcoholic craft beer, a Belgian-style white ale, will hit Colorado dispensaries in mid-December.A 4-pack will sell for $36, according to the release, while single bottles will also be sold for $9 each.Colorado’s Fate Brewing Company Files for BankruptcyYet another small brewery has found itself in financial trouble.The parent company of Boulder, Colorado-based Fate Brewing Company, Fate Restaurants LLC, has filed for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy protection.According to the November 1 filing, Fate owes more than 50 creditors between $1 million and $10 million. The company also claims between $1 million and $10 million in estimated assets.Fate Brewing founder Mike Lawinski, who owns 40 percent of the company, according to the filing, did not respond to requests for comment. However, he issued a statement to several Colorado media outlets attributing the bankruptcy to an inability to receive federal approval for a brewing operation located in the former Avery Brewing production facility in Boulder. He also cited an underperforming second brewpub location, which was seized by the city of Lafayette in mid-October due to unpaid taxes.San Diego Craft Brewers Produced More Than 1.1 Million Barrels in 2017San Diego County craft brewers produced more than 1.1 million barrels of beer in 2017, up about 22 percent from 2016 levels, according to an economic impact study conducted by the San Diego Brewers Guild and California State University San Marcos’ (CSUSM) Office of Business Research and Analysis.The total economic impact of the craft brewing industry in San Diego County increased from $870 million in 2016 to more than $1.1 billion last year, according to the study, titled “Economic Impact of Craft Breweries in San Diego County Report.” The study also found that more than 130 San Diego-based breweries generated about $802 million in revenue last year.Much of the industry’s economic impact in the county is derived from breweries in five cities — Carlsbad, Escondido, Oceanside, San Marcos and Vista — along Route 78 within the so-called “78 Corridor,” such as Stone Brewing, the Lost Abbey/Port Brewing, Belching Beaver, Rip Current and Mason Ale Works, among several others.News Courtesy of Brewboundhttps://www.brewbound.com/newsSubscribe to Craft Beer Storm Podcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-storm/id1438117278?mt=2Michael Potorti is the Host of Craft Beer Storm and Founder/Brewer at Beara Brewing Co. in Portsmouth, NHMichael PotortiFounder/BrewerHost of "Craft Beer Storm" Podcastmichael@craftbeerstorm.commichael@bearairishbrew.com*** Come visit our brewery for some delicious local craft brew! ***Beara Brewing Co.2800 Lafayette RoadPortsmouth, NH 03801www.bearairishbrew.com Like us onInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/bearairishbrew/?hl=enFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/BearaIrishBrewingCo Twitter: https://twitter.com/BearaIrishBrew Linked In: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beara-brewing-co-30776075/**LISTEN to our Craft Beer Storm Podcast and share with a friend**Craft Beer Storm Podcast iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/craft-beer-storm/id1438117278?mt=2Craft Beer Storm You Tube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCp3PVuCGmywNWlGFh0N0ukg?view_as=subscriberCraft Beer Storm Podcast Radio Public: https://radiopublic.com/craft-beer-storm-WdbK0LCraft Beer Storm Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/craftbeerstorm/Craft Beer Storm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/craftbeerstorm/

Craft Brew News # 2Articles courtesy of Brewbound (https://www.brewbound.com/)https://www.brewbound.com/news/last-call-economic-impact-of-san-diego-brewers-exceeds-1-billion-ba-analyzes-gabf-winnersSan Diego Craft Brewers’ Economic Impact Estimated at $1.1 BillionThe craft brewing industry in San Diego County had an economic impact of about $1.1 billion in 2017, up from $870 million the previous year, according to a recently released study by the California State University San Marcos (CSUSM) Office of Business Research & Analysis and the San Diego Brewers Guild.The study also found that San Diego-based breweries generated three times the revenue — about $802 million — as the San Diego Padres in 2017. That figure was up from $638 million in 2016.“2017 proved to be a successful year for the ‘Capital of Craft,’ and these research findings truly show our vibrant region is on track for continuous growth,” San Diego Brewers Guild executive director Paige McWey said, via a press release.BA Analyzes GABF WinnersThe chances of winning a medal at the 2018 Great American Beer Festival were the lowest on record — just 3.6 percent this year — due to the increased number of entries, Brewers Association (BA) chief economist Bart Watson shared during his annual breakdown of medal winners.“Without considering which category was entered, a brewery that entered four medals still only had a 13.7% chance of winning a single medal, and even a group that entered 20 beers only had a 50/50 shot of winning a medal,” he wrote. “That makes it all the more impressive to see some breweries win multiple medals, and also to see brewers who repeated medal wins from previous years. Given the low odds, it truly shows their ability to consistently make world-class beers.”Watson also analyzed medal winners by size and found that regional beer companies “overperform” their medal-winning expectations, while breweries under 1,000 barrels “under-perform, but they still win a heck of a lot of medals.”Price-Fixing Probe in India Snares A-B InBev, Carlsberg and United BreweriesThe Competition Commission of India (CCI) conducted a search-and-seizure raid Thursday at the offices of United Breweries, Carlsberg and Anheuser-Busch InBev that turned up email exchanges revealing those companies were fixing prices, Reutersreported, citing a government source.“That is smoking gun evidence,” the source told the outletThe CCI reportedly had been conducting an antitrust investigation into the three beer companies over the last year, Reuters reported. In India, the state government dictates beer prices by adding up excise duties, taxes and retail profit on top of the minimum ex-brewery price declared by the companies. However, sources told the outlet that the companies likely manipulated the ex-brewery price.California Brewpub License Reform Becomes LawIn late September, California Gov. Jerry Brown signed a new law allowing brewpubs with “Type 75” licenses — retail restaurant licenses with brewing privileges (between 100 and 5,000 barrels annually) — to sell their products for off-premise consumption.The new law also tightens the requirements for obtaining the license, requiring license holders to operate at least a 7-barrel brewing system and produce and sell at least 200 barrels annually. Previously, Type 75 licensees were required to produce at least 100 barrels per year, with no sales requirements, which led some people to seek the licenses as a cheap way of obtaining a liquor license.The bill was supported by Artisanal Brewers Collective (ABC), a restaurant and brewpub group started by former Golden Road Brewing co-founder Tony Yanow, and which operates brewpubs in Los Angeles and San Diego. Cannabiniers Eyes Market Expansion for Non-Alc Cannabis Drinks by Year EndCannabiniers, a cannabis company that claims to produce “the world’s first line of CannaCrafted non-alcoholic THC and CBD infused craft beer,” is projecting annual sales of its Two Roots Brewing offerings to reach 500,000 barrels by late 2020, the company announced in a a press release.In order to meet consumer demand, the company is in the process of securing brewing capacity via “contract brewing, acquisitions or strategic alignments” to feed a 20-state rollout,” Cannabiniers president Timothy Walters said in the release.“With sales exceeding forecasts by 300 percent, we are now taking orders three months in advance,” he said. “We need to move now and take advantage of our first mover position, in advance of changes in federal law, and market entry of Constellation Brands, InBev/AB, Diageo, or others.”To finance the multi-state rollout — which the company is targeting by the end of 2018 — Cannabiniers is in the process of $50 million Series B capital raise.Michigan Lawmakers Seek Ban on Cannabis-Infused Alcoholic DrinksMichigan lawmakers voted last week in favor of banning the use, possession and sale of marijuana-infused beer, wine and spirits, according to the Detroit News. Gov. Rick Snyder is expected to sign the bill into law.Meanwhile, Michigan voters will decide whether to make recreational use of marijuana legal during the November midterm elections. Medical marijuana use is already legal in the state.

Jake sits down with Carli Smith from Rock Bottom Brewing in La Jolla to talk about of course here history, brewery dogs, and the San Diego Brewers Guild. She has a really grassroots background where she built her career from the ground up. Super rad and inspiring. Have a listen buckaroos!​

In this episode we chat with Jill Davidson, President of the San Diego Brewers Guild about the rich craft brewing history, great breweries, neighbourhoods and beer events to explore in this dynamic and welcoming region.