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Brews, Views & Chews 2026: Tom Ham’s Lighthouse Kicks Off SD Beer Week Nov. 9
November 3, 2026 EventsFeatured

Brews, Views & Chews 2026: Tom Ham’s Lighthouse Kicks Off SD Beer Week Nov. 9

The Harbor Island beacon is lit for San Diego Beer Week. Tom Ham's Lighthouse hosts its 11th annual Brews, Views & Chews on Monday, Nov. 9, from 5:30 to 9...

Ocean Beach Breweries and Point Loma Taprooms: A Verified SD Beer Week Guide
November 3, 2026 FeaturedGuides

Ocean Beach Breweries and Point Loma Taprooms: A Verified SD Beer Week Guide

Our landing party touched down where the 8 freeway runs out of road, and here's the map: this guide to Ocean Beach breweries and Point Loma taprooms covers nine spots,...

Sazerac Buys Full Sail Brewing; Hood River Pub Closes and Staff Let Go
November 3, 2026 FeaturedNews

Sazerac Buys Full Sail Brewing; Hood River Pub Closes and Staff Let Go

A bourbon empire just docked in Hood River. Sazerac, the company behind Buffalo Trace and BuzzBallz, has bought Full Sail Brewing, and the Oregon brewery's Hood River pub closed without...

Black Market Brewing Closing Nov. 15 After 17 Years in Temecula
November 3, 2026 FeaturedNews

Black Market Brewing Closing Nov. 15 After 17 Years in Temecula

Our long-range sensors keep picking up last calls in Southern California, and this one comes from Temecula's very first landing site: Black Market Brewing will close after its final service...

Prohibition Brewing Vista Closes After 15 Years; Brewpub and Land Listed at $2.75M
November 2, 2026 FeaturedNews

Prohibition Brewing Vista Closes After 15 Years; Brewpub and Land Listed at $2.75M

Another North County brewpub has drained its last keg, and this time the whole property is for sale: Prohibition Brewing Vista, the family brewpub at 2004 East Vista Way, has...