CRAFT Q&A
May 13, 2025
Division 23 Brewing going out with a bang
Kellen Smith readily admits that his business, Division 23 Brewing, is, hands down, the hardest-to-find brewery in the county. Many are the thirsty travelers who’ve made a wrong turn or…
BEER NEWS
May 13, 2025
South O Brewing gets into the restaurant business
Despite having many years of international experience managing bars and public houses, when Trevor Whitehead signed on to open a brewing company at a lease-to-brew facility in Oceanside, he solely…
BEER NEWS
May 7, 2025
An opening, closing and name change
This has been a busy week for the San Diego brewing industry, enough to inspire the return of a quick-hit format I utilized back when I was Editor at Large…
BEER NEWS
May 6, 2025
Local product finds his way home
When examining the vocational structure and hierarchies presented within the brewing industry, I often liken it to professional sports. Brewing companies and sports franchises both seek to amass as many…
BEER NEWS
May 2, 2025
Panama 66 owners to open second Balboa Park venue
Balboa Park holds a special place in the hearts of Jeff Motch and Clea Hantman (pictured below). The owners of Blind Lady Ale House (and its in-house nanobrewery BLAH Brewing)…
