Southern Californians know it’s easy to find amazing beer on nearly every block. But what they might not know is that The Corner Drafthouse, the city’s biggest beer bar, aims to please the palates of people who love more than just the suds. With 70 taps, a full bar, and a gastropub-style food menu (including Sunday brunch), The Corner has you - and everyone at your table - covered. Their goal is to welcome everyone to the neighborhood bar, and the draft list contains a variety of IPAs, hazies, sours, lagers, and all kinds of styles in between. And on those 70 taps, you’ll also find wine, cider ..read more

San Diego is home to over 150 breweries, and the city sure has something to brag about when it comes to bringing home awards. On October 8th, 2022, breweries located in San Diego and the surrounding counties took home 15 medals from the Great American Beer Fest: 3 gold, 8 silver and 4 bronze. Here’s the list of those award-winning beers: GOLD Belgian-style Ale or French-style Ale: Domestique Blonde Ale, Rouleur Brewing English India Pale Ale or New Zealand India Pale Ale: NZ-FU!, North Park Beer Co. Strong Red Ale: My Bloody Nightmare, BNS Brewing   SILVER American Black Ale or American S ..read more

The 40th year of the Great American Beer Festival kicked off on October 6th, 2022, with more than 500 breweries present and 2,000+ beers poured. As beer aficionados gathered to talk and taste beer, the 235 GABF judges were busy making hefty decisions on the over 10,000 beers submitted for a coveted gold, silver or bronze award. Here’s a quick rundown of the competition landscape. GABF COMPETITION STATISTICS 36th edition of the GABF competition 9,904 beers judged 177 beer styles 2,154 breweries in the competition from 50 states plus Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico Average number of ..read more

San Diegans love their beer. And, we happen to live in a city where the beer flows about as strong as the sun shines, so what better way to celebrate San Diego beer than by throwing a party? The votes were cast and the beers were poured. On March 29, 2022, brewers, brewery owners, beertenders, beer organization leaders and beer babes alike gathered at North Park Beer Co. for the annual San Diego Beer News Awards. The ceremony was emceed by San Diego Beer News (SDBN) founder and Executive Editor Brandon Hernández, joined by a number of industry powerhouses who announced the winners throughout t ..read more

Everyone’s favorite check-in app for beer enthusiasts is heading to sunny San Diego for a day full of craft beer and live music. The event takes place on October 1 and 2 at the home of the Padres - Petco Park. The Untappd Beer Festival offers three different sessions with unlimited samples. Attendees can “check-in” to each sample, mingle with other beer fanatics and meet brewers from all over the country. Untappd will host a number of local, classic favorites like AleSmith, Firestone Walker, The Lost Abbey, Modern Times, Mikkeller and Pizza Port. Smaller fan favorites like North Park Brewing ..read more

“Yet once you've come to be part of this particular patch, you’ll never love another. Like loving a woman with a broken nose, you may well find lovelier lovelies. But never a lovely so real.” ― Nelson Algren, Chicago: City on the Make It’s my last week as a formal Chicago resident, so what better way to bid adieu than with a round-up of my favorite places to eat, drink and take in the views of this beautifully badass city. And, yes, pizza gets its own section. For the foodie *Longman & Eagle *Lula Cafe Big Kids The Publican  The Girl and the Goat/Little Goat *Bang Bang Pie  *3 A ..read more

Those who know me know that I never turn down an opportunity to go to east, so when I was invited to join a group of beerstagrammers in Philadelphia for a long weekend, the answer was absolutely. Who doesn’t love exploring new cities? Taking in the sights, the sounds, the energy of its people. Philly has that work-hard grit that’s perfectly balanced with friendly, down-to-earth hospitality and service with a smile. As always, I left a little piece of my heart with this new-to-me city. Below is our itinerary for the weekend. DAY ONE Human Robot* - Super friendly service and a tasty Italian pils ..read more

I left a little piece of my heart in Savannah, Georgia when I took the drive down in spring of 2020 for some sunshine and fresh air (and mental sanity) while Illinois was still frozen over. Since then, I’ve dreamt about the swoon-worthy trees and parks, delicious beer and absolutely unparalleled food scene. Here’s a list of some of my ultimate favorites from the sweet, sweet city of Savannah. EAT Fried oyster tacos at the Savannah Seafood Shack Crab bisque at Chive Seafood Cheesesteak egg rolls at Hitch - Treylor Park Mo: Mo dumplings at Namaste Nepalese Chicken salad at Zunzi’s DRINK Two Ti ..read more

What started as a loose plan of ideas for spots to take visitors has become a comprehensive list of all of my favorite places to eat, drink and take in the views in San Diego and the surrounding areas. Here are some tips about staying in San Diego: You’ll want to rent a car, though most places are only a 15 minute drive. That means you can stay in any neighborhood and still be relatively close to mountains, the beach and the more urban areas. Though gas prices are a bit higher in California, you won’t have to pay tolls in San Diego. Remember to be patient with finding parking, especially in th ..read more

Everyone knows that Southern California is home to some heavy hitters like AleSmith, Modern Times and Stone Brewing. But part of drinking local also means supporting small businesses, so I’ve uncovered a few can’t-miss gems that have become local favorites. Burgeon BrewingBurgeon originated in Carlsbad and has since expanded into San Diego. They’re slaying the haze game and you can find their cans all over Southern California. Plus, their beertenders are super nice and always serve up their tasty brews with a smile. Mujeres Brew House Women and Latinx-owned, the goal at Mujeres is to create ..read more