San Diego Brew Project

I have heard mention of this a couple times recently, including a Facebook post from West Coaster today.

"The San Diego Brew Project is a bar dedicated to creating more growth and exposure for local, San Diego breweries.

Relax in our tasting room while enjoying the San Diego skyline.

Our 28 taps and beer bottle selection will pour only locally brewed, San Diego craft beer.

It is a collaboration with, and located within, the beautiful wine bar, 57 Degrees (scheduled opening- Jan, 2013)."

You can keep an eye on their progress here, and I'll post when I hear more.

The Brewery Project: New English

A true destination spot, New English Brewing Co. is tucked snugly into a sprawling Sorrento Valley industrial park.  Owner-brewer Simon Lacey was happy to serve up his brews and cheery banter on this, my first visit to his new facility, now a year old.  Not too familiar with the beers, I decided to start with a taster flight consisting of Why ? Not American Wheat Ale, Bees Knees Honey Wheat Ale, Troopers Tipple IPA, and Explorer ESB.  Although they were all good, the standout for me was Bees Knees.  The honey really rounded out the beer making it smooth and extremely drinkable.  Unfortunately, this is not a regular release and is not on the brewing schedule again in the immediate future.  I also sampled Big Sting Rye Honey Ale, a big, 10.5% beer that lives up to its name.  Boozy yet smooth, it too was well rounded by the addition of honey.  I enjoyed the beer, Simon's hospitality, and the general camaraderie of the other patrons.  Although not on my regular travel route, I will be finding my way back to this brewery again in the future.

Quantity or quality?

Who remembers these Nutz?

Stone takes over URGE American Gastropub

I had to share the following photo and Facebook post from Stone Brewing Co.

"This is happening right now!  49 specialty Stone beers - Vertical Epic Ales, Anniversary Ales, barrel-aged beers, pepper beers, cask beer, Arrogant Bastard Ales.  This just may be the largest selection of Stone specialties ever offered outside Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens.  If you're in the vicinity, be sure to get over to URGE American Gastropub!"

Well, what are you waiting for?  You know what to do!

Meet Imbibe's Beer Person of the Year

San Diego's very own Mr. Scot Blair!  Scroll about halfway down this page for highlights, or pick up the January/February 2013 issue for the full spread.  Congratulations, Scot, keep up the hard work!

700

700.  Why?  Why not?!?  I love beer!  I like to share my love of beer.  If I can reach just one person with some special insight, idea, preview, photo, news, laugh, answer, question, quip, quote, tip, thought, tidbit, or randomness each day, then I've done my job.  We learn from each other.  Let's share.  Share the love.  Share the knowledge.  Share the beer.  700 posts.  700 chances to share.  700 chances to learn.  700 chances to connect.  700.