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San Diego Beer Events, January 13th – January 19th

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If you know of anything that isn’t on our events calendar, please email events@sandiegobeerblog.com to get it added.

Thursday, Jan 13:

Celebrate American Craft Pilsners with Doug Hasker of Gordon Biersch and Lee Chase of Automatic Brewing Co. Blind Lady Ale House will have a flight of six American craft pilsners (Avery Joe’s Pils, Green Flash Fizzy Yellow Beer, Victory Prima Pils, Victory Braumeister Pils, Sudwerk Pils, and Gordon Biersch Pils) from 5pm-Midnight with Doug and Lee hosting a discussion at 5:30pm.

Alpine Beer Co. isn’t especially known for their dark beers which often get overshadowed by their stellar hoppy beers, that’s not to say the dark beers aren’t good (they are) which is why O’Brien’s Pub is calling Thursday Alpine Noir Night with Odin’s Raven Imperial Stout, Token Imperial Porter and Captain Stout on draft and Token Imperial Porter with toasted coconut and rum-soaked oak chips on cask.

Friday, Jan 14:

Didn’t get enough of Alpine Beer Co. at O’Brien’s last night? Hamilton’s hosts them for Firkin Friday. They’ll have Captain Stout with Cocoa Nibs and Vanilla Chai on cask with other Alpine beers on draft.

Saturday, Jan 15:

Pizza Port Carlsbad will be focusing on barrel aged beers at their Barrel Blast. From 1-5pm $30 gets you a custom glass and 5 3oz pours with additional pours only $1. They’ll have 20-30 barrel aged beers available. Sounds like a great way to try some of the more rare and expensive beers without too much hassle.

If you’d rather take home some barrel-aged beer in a bottle stop by The Lost Abbey for the release of 2011 Angel’s Share (aged in Brandy barrels). 375ml corked bottles are $15 and there’s no limit. The Lost Abbey is open 12-6pm.

Sunday, Jan 16:

Know of something going on? Email events@sandiegobeerblog.com

Monday, Jan 17:

A pint of Bear Republic Brewery’s delicious Racer 5 IPA will set you back $4 at Eleven and you get to take the glass home. Refills are only $3.

If your cupboard is over flowing with beer glasses or Racer 5 just isn’t your thing Toronado has local beers for $3 from 6pm-Close.

Tuesday, Jan 18:

Ladies, check out Chicks for Beer at the High Dive is hosting Coronado Brewing Company this month. $25 gets you 5 tasters, a drink of your choice and food pairings in a relaxed women only environment.

If that’s not your thing, Small Bar will have a Duvel Green Keep the Glass night. I haven’t had Duvel Green but I’ve heard some good things.

Wednesday, Jan 19:

Third Wednesday of the month means it’s time for the monthly SD DrinkAbout. A free shuttle runs between Hamilton’s Tavern, The Station, Ritual Tavern, Blind Lady Ale House, Small Bar, Live Wire, Toronado and Sea Rocket Bistro from about 7-11pm. Many of the bars/restaurants have specials for the night.

The Lodge at Torrey Pines will host Ballast Point Brewing Co. in another installment of their Craft Beer Dinner Series. Colby Chandler from Ballast Point will bring some of his famous chili pepper beers to pair with food from chef Kyle Bergman. They’ll have Bloody Abandon Ship Smoked Lager, Smokin’ Hot Habanero Sculpin IPA, Smoked Chipotle Cocoa Nib Black Marlin Porter and a few more. The full menu can be seen here.

Know of anything going on Tuesday or Wednesday? Email events@sandiegobeerblog.com

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San Diego Beer Events 12/02-12/08

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We took some much needed time off after San Diego Beer Week but now that thing have calmed down, and livers are functioning normally again, we’re back in the swing of things. Many bars are starting to tap holiday ales this week, it’s going to be a busy and fun December!

Thursday, Dec 2:

Stop into Eleven for happy hour. They’ll have Green Flash Brewing Co.’s 8th Anniversary IPA on tap for $5 and you get to take the glass home with ya.

Friday, Dec 3:

The 14th Annual Pizza Port Strong Ale Festival is happening Friday and Saturday. They’ll have over 75 beers all over 8% alcohol on tap. The Friday afternoon VIP session is sold out, but tickets for Friday evening (4pm-11pm) and Saturday (11am-11pm) will be sold at the door. $30 gets you a taster glass and 8 4oz tasters with additional tastes for $1. Don’t plan on driving after this one. Get a hotel room in Carlsbad or take public transit, these are some seriously strong beers.

Hamilton’s Tavern will be tapping Ingrid’s One in Eight a collaboration between Coronado Brewing Co. and Ballast Point Brewing Co. for their Firkin Friday. They’ll have it on cask with Grand Marnier oak chips and extra cocoa nibs as well as the regular version on draft.

Saturday, Dec 4:

The Ocean Beach Holiday Parade is happening at5pm, and Pizza Port Ocean Beach is tapping holiday ales to celebrate all day long. Featured Beers include St. Bernardus Christmas, Gouden Carolus Noel, Anchor Christmas Ale 2010, Alaskan Winter and more.

The Pizza Port Strong Ale Festival is going on all day Saturday if you didn’t get enough the night before.

Sunday, Dec 5:

What’s going on Sunday? Grab a pint at your local bar or pick up a bomber at the liquor store. If you know of a beer-centric event email us events@sandiegobeerblog.com

Monday, Dec 6:

Every monday night is local pint night at Toronado. Local beers are just $3

We haven’t had Coronado Brewing Co.’s Winter Brew yet, but Eleven is featuring it on Monday for happy hour. $4 pints, $3 refills and you get to keep the glass.

Tuesday, Dec 7:

It’s Brewdog night at Small Bar. They’ll have Brewdog glassware and the following beers on tap: BASHAH, Dogma, Punk IPA, 5am Saint, Paradox (isle of arran),Black Dog Stout and Hardcore IPA.

Wednesday, Dec 8:

The Lodge at Torrey Pines is hosting a Holiday Beer Pairing dinner. $55 for food and beer, check out the menu on their website.

Once a month San Diego Citybeat hosts a beer club at a local bar. The venue changes every month, sign up on their website to get the venue info. For December they’re doing a full on holiday party. As always they’ll have $1 beers (no word on what beer/breweries) and local holiday gifts for sale. The Beer Club events are always fun. Get on the list by signing up on their website.

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San Diego Beer Events 10/14-10/20

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Since most beer events happen on the weekends, we thought we would post weekly beer event roundups on Thursdays. But we’re not just focusing on the weekends, listings will highlight beer events throughout the week. Make sure to see the full calendar below or click over to our Events page to see more beer events.

Got an event coming up you would like to see listed? Email us at events@sandiegobeerblog.com

Thursday, Oct 14:

Ritual Tavern Oktoberfest with Weihenstephan – Ritual Tavern is celebrating Oktoberfest with Weihenstephan. They’ll have keep the glass specials and plenty of German beer and food.

Friday, Oct 15:

Iron Fist Brewing Company Grand Opening – San Diego Counties newest brewery celebrates their grand opening in Vista. They’ll be serving Golden Age – Belgian Style Golden Strong Ale 9% ABV, Spice of Life – Belgian Style Spiced Ale 6.5% ABV, Renegade Blonde – Klosch Style Ale 5 % ABV, Dubbel Fisted – Belgian Style Dubbel (with a CA Twist) 8% ABV and Hired Hand – Belgian Style Saison 6.5% ABV

KNB Wine Cellars Black IPA Fest – Black IPAs seem to be all the rage these days. KNB will have at least 12 on tap. We’re looking forward to trying 21st Amendment Brewing Co.’s Back in Black and Grand Teton Brewing Co’s Trout Hop among others.

Saturday, Oct 16:

Ballast Point 14th Anniversary Festival – 45 Ballast Point beers on tap. 18 guest breweries and only $20 for 10 tasters. From 1-5pm at Liberty Station.

Hamilton’s Tavern 4th Anniversary Festival – It’s hard to believe Hamilton’s Tavern is only 4 years old but it’s true. They’re doing a second saturday like celebration with Rogue Brewing Co. Brewmaster Jon Maier will be on hand with plenty of great Rogue beers and some excellent sounding food.

Sunday, Oct 17:

Blind Lady Ale House Keep-a-Breast Benefit – The first of two breast cancer benefits. Blind Lady will have Automatic Brewing Co.’s latest beer, Thank You Mamm Belgian White (which is actually pink in color) on tap. Artist Pamela Jaeger will be painting a breast cast during the event.

Monday, Oct 18:

Toronado Local Pint Night – Every Monday night is local night at Toronado. All San Diego County beers are just $3.

Tuesday, Oct 19:

Beer for Boobs Fundraiser at Pizza Port Ocean Beach, Solana Beach and Carlsbad – Buy a Beer for Boobs pint glass for $10 and get two house beers.

Wednesday, Oct 20:

SD DrinkAbout – Get on the bus! A free shuttle runs between Hamilton’s, Station, Sea Rocket, Ritual Tavern, Blind Lady Ale House, Small Bar, Livewire and Toronado from 7-11pm.

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2010 Great American Beer Festival San Diego Winners

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To say that Pizza Port, and specifically Pizza Port Carlsbad did well at the 2010 Great American Beer Festival would be an understatement. Pizza Port Carlsbad took home the award for Large Brewpub of the Year for the second year in a row, along with seven medals including 3 gold. Pizza Port San Clemente took the award for Small Brewpub of the Year. In addition to Pizza Port Carlsbad’s seven medals, Pizza Port Ocean Beach, Port Brewing Co., The Lost Abbey, Stone Brewing Co., Ballast Point Brewing Co. and Karl Strauss Brewing Co. all brought home medals.

In all San Diego County breweries took home 15 medals listed below. The full list of winners can be seen here.

Gold:

  • Category 13: Out of Category – Traditionally Brewed Beer, Ballast Point Brewing Co. Fathom IPL
  • Category 44: English-Style India Pale Ale, Pizza Port Carlsbad Beech Street Bitter
  • Category 55: Irish-Style Red Ale, Karl Strauss Brewing Co. Red Trolley Ale
  • Category 68: Belgian-Style Strong Specialty Ale, Pizza Port Carlsbad Revelations
  • Category 77: Scotch Ale, Pizza Port Carlsbad Reed’s Wee Heavy

Silver:

  • Category 5: Herb and Spice or Chocolate Beer, Stone Brewing Co. Stone Smoked Porter with Chipotle
  • Category 6: Coffee Flavored Beer, Pizza Port Carlsbad Coffee Monster
  • Category 11: Other Strong Beer, Port Brewing Co. Panzer Pilsner
  • Category 51: English-Style Mild Ale, Pizza Port Ocean Beach Skidmark Brown
  • Category 56: English-Style Brown Ale, Pizza Port Carlsbad Good Grief Brown
  • Category 76: Imperial Stout, Pizza Port Carlsbad Night Rider Imperial Stout

Bronze:

  • Category 13: Out of Category – Traditionally Brewed Beer, Port Brewing Co. Hot Rocks Lager
  • Category 16: American-Style Sour Ale, The Lost Abbey Red Poppy
  • Category 58: American-Style India Black Ale, Stone Brewing Co. Stone Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale
  • Category 71: Classic Irish-Style Dry Stout Pizza Port Carlsbad Port Truck Stout
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Hamilton’s Second Saturday and Toronado 23rd Anniversary, Saturday August 14th, 2010

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There are plenty of great beer events going on this weekend (click on over to our events calendar to see them all) but two of them look to be extra special so we thought we should highlight them.

Tomorrow being the second Saturday of the month means it’s Second Saturday time at Hamilton’s Tavern. This month they’re featuring San Diego’s own Ballast Point Brewing Co. They’ll have Sculpin IPA and Brother Levonian Saison on cask, as well as the following Ballast Point beers on draft: Victory at Sea, Barrel Aged Sea Monster (nitro), Barrel Aged Black Marlin, Cocoa nib Black Marlin, Sea Monster Stout, Abandon Ship, Fathom IPL, Sculpin IPA, Barrel Aged Piper Down, Sour Wench, Brother Levonian Saison, San Salvador Saison, Barmy Ale, Oktoberfest, Three Sheets Barley wine, Barrel Aged Three Sheets, Yellowtail, Calico, Big Eye, Black Marlin and Wahoo.

As with most (all?) Second Saturday’s there will also be food: San Diego Back County Buffalo Burgers (gardenburger for veggies), housemade sour wench brined pickle chips, Sea Monster BBQ Sauce and Sculpin Beer Mustard, Black Marlin Porter Texas Beans with Chorizo Hop Sausage, Yellowtail Potato Grautin, Housemade Salt –n-Vinegar Chips, and Summer Fruit Cups.

We’re looking forward to trying San Salvador Saison, the San Diego inspired Saison, Ballast Point recently brewered with the help of The Linkery.

Tomorrow also happens to be Toronado’s (the original in San Francisco) 23rd anniversary. They’re having a big party up in San Francisco, but lucky for us Toronado SD is also celebrating. Starting at 11:30 am they’ll have Lost Abbey 2010 Cable Car and Port Brewing Co.’s 547 Haight on draft. They’ll have plenty of other great beers including: Night Rider Imperial Stout, Great American Brown, and ‘Twerp from Pizza Port Carlsbad. Mongo IPA, Devotion, Gift of the Magi, Road to Helles, and  Hop 15 from Port Brewing/The Lost Abbey. As well as Alpine Exponential Hoppiness, Duet, Bad Boy, and Tuatara Session and more White Knuckle IPA from Marin Brewing and Speakeasy’s Big Daddy IPA.

If all that wasn’t enough, they’ll have some bottles of Russian River’s Toronado 20th Anniversary in the cooler.

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Pizza Port Big Wednesday Belgian IPA takes Best in Show at 2010 SD International Beer Festival

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The fourth annual San Diego International Beer Festival will be taking place at the San Diego County Fair from June 25th-27th. And while the beer isn’t flowing to the general public yet, the judges have tasted and had their say.

Pizza Port Solana Beach took the Best in Show award for their Belgian IPA Big Wednesday. I’ve never had a chance to try Big Wednesday, but am definitely looking forward to it. I’m a big fan of Belgian IPA’s and even got a chance to brew one at Ska Brewing Co. in Durango, Colorado with Head Brewer Thomas Larsen earlier this year (you can read more about that here and here).

Pizza Port wasn’t the only winner from San Diego. Plenty of other breweries placed in various categories including Ballast Point Brewing Co., Alesmith Brewing Co., The Lost Abbey, San Diego Brewing Company, Coronado Brewing Co., Breakwater Brewing Co., Pacific Beach Alehouse, Karl Strauss and Lightning Brewing Co.

Check out a PDF of the full list of winners here.

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San Diego Celebrates American Craft Beer Week, May 17-23

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This week, May 17-May 23rd is American Craft Beer Week, and just as the name suggests it’s a week long celebration of craft beer across the entire country. Various breweries and bars are holding special events to celebrate and of course San Diego is no exception. Below are some highlights of events happening around San Diego County this week. Check out the American Craft Beer Week website for more events. And don’t confuse American Craft Beer Week with San Diego Beer Week happening November 5-14th (and don’t miss San Diego Beer Week’s sneak preview weekend June 10th-13th).

Week long events:

  • Stone Brewing Co. will hold Stone Southern California Storm, with all 32 of their taps featuring beer from Southern California Breweries all week long. Like many breweries around the country, they’ll also have a Declaration of Beer Independence hanging in the lobby for folks to sign.
  • Karl Strauss Brewing Co. brewed up a Belgian IPA for American Craft Beer Week that will be on tap all week at various bars and on cask at their restaurants. They’ll also have guest casks on throughout the week.
  • Coronado Brewing Co. will have their Big Barrel Stout, an Imperial Stout aged for six months in bourbon barrels as well as their Old Scallywag Barley Wine on tap.

Monday, May 17th:

  • In addition to Stone Southern California Storm, Stone Brewing Co. will also be hosting a Beer U class, Beer 101: The History of Beer from 7-9pm. Tickets are $20.

Tuesday, May 18th:

  • Small Bar will have $2.50 half pints of nine classic American IPAs both Tuesday and Wednesday. The IPAs include Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA, Coronado Brewing Co. Idiot IPA and more.

Wednesday, May 19th:

  • If you missed Parabola Tuesday at Blind Lady Ale House, Pizza Port Carlsbad has you covered. They’ll be tapping the 2010 release of Firestone Walker Parabola as well as having plenty of other Firestone Walker beers on tap.

Thursday, May 20th:

Friday, May 21st:

As for Saturday and Sunday check out some of the week long events.

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