Trek to Monkish and Smog City

BeachRock Bill and Wife Helen join Chauncey and Eleanor in Torrance to explore Monkish and Smog City taprooms.

Pure Project Brew School and 7th Anniversary Party

by BeachRock Bill With the holidays out of the way and the tap room where I work closed for renovations, I had some free weekends in January. Looking for things to do, I signed up for two Saturday events sponsored by San Diego's Pure Project Brewing. The first was an off-flavor class that is part … Continue reading Pure Project Brew School and 7th Anniversary Party →

Kings and Convicts Closing San Diego Taproom, and Brewery

by BeachRock Bill King's and Convicts tap room- Feb 2022 and Feb 2023 Kings & Convicts Brewing has chosen to vacate its Miramar production facility and Leucadia tap room. Acquired in 2022 from Molson-Coors, the former St. Archer brewery and tap room spaces were immediately re-branded as Kings & Convicts. The initial plan appeared to … Continue reading Kings and Convicts Closing San Diego Taproom, and Brewery →

Hazy September-Part 2

Of Cryo Hops and Cryptids... by BrewHead Ted I have long been a serious IPA fan. But, back when I first began my love affair with all things hoppy, I was decidedly NOT a fan of the New England style/hazy IPA. No, I much preferred the bitterness of the West Coast style, to the fruitiness … Continue reading Hazy September-Part 2 →

Hanging Out at Thorn St. Brewery

by BeachRock Bill Thorn St. Brewery's original neighborhood location The areas in and around North Park have a storied history of being one of San Diego's best spots to enjoy great craft beer--Hamilton's Pub, Toronado, Small Bar, Tiger-Tiger, and Blind Pig were all early on the scene and, along with the opening of Thorn Street … Continue reading Hanging Out at Thorn St. Brewery →