Dedicated to the Craft

Pushing the limits of craft brewing, one sake at a time. Gluten, sulfite & tannin-free, it’s a drink like you’ve never had before! Join us this week as we chat with Setting Sun Sake Brewing’s President and Head of Brewing Operations, Josh Hembree.
Josh talks about how his drive to create an “aha moment” led him to the challenge that is brewing great sake. We discuss how Josh’s experiences as a 10-year beer-industry veteran shaped his approach to sake and he shares the inspiration behind the fun canned-sake flavors. Josh is dedicated to educating San Diego on these delicious brews and we are here for it.
Have an Arizona Bae Session Style Sake and learn about the wonderful world of sake. For information on Setting Sun events and releases, follow @SettingSunSake on social channels.

Beer for all occasions and any time of the day? Count us in! This week we sit down with Athletic Brewing Co-Founders Bill Shufelt and John Walker to chat about bringing non-alcoholic beer to the craft brew capital of the country, San Diego.
Bill and John talk about their love for beer and drive to create brews that go hand-in-hand with a healthy, active lifestyle. They discuss how the deficit of non-alcoholic brews within the beer industry sparked an entrepreneurial challenge to fill that void. Listen in to hear how these delicious brews continue to spread positivity and make strides within the non-alcoholic genre.
Enjoy this awesome story while you drink your Trailblazer Hoppy Lager. Follow along with @AthleticBrewing on social channels to hear more about their story!

You don't win championships with orange juice.
Introducing Legion Lager, the Official Craft Beer of the SD Legion! Join COO/the "King," Chris Bradley, Legion Co-Owner, Ryan Patterson, and Legion Player, Joe Pieterson on this week's Dedicated To The Craft episode.
The guys talk about Rugby's growing popularity in the US, the upcoming SD Legion season, and the passion and philosophy that brought our local organizations together.
Legion Lager limited release 16oz cans will be available in BP Tap Rooms this Thursday (while supplies last) and on draft all season long!

In honor of International Women's Collaboration Brew Day, we sit down with four amazing ladies from the Pink Boots Society on this week’s #DedicatedtotheCraft episode! Founder, Teri Fahrendorf, Former President, Laura Ulrich, and San Diego Chapter Co-Leaders Lexi Martin and Amy Spackman share a few stories and a few beers with us.
Listen in to hear how they pay it forward, provide a continuous learning and support system, network, and empower women across multiple beverage industries.
Want to support the Pink Boots Society? Text PINKBOOTS to 78896 to donate $5 to the society!
You can follow these ladies on social as well: @pinkbootssociety , @lexi.russell.martin and @thecraftyogi

Our super talented R&D team sit down to discuss the latest innovation: The Brothers Gus. From a funny idea over a few beers to 2 new package releases, listen in as Aaron and the Chris’s officially introduce us to Big Gus (IPA) and Wee Gus (Hoppy Lager).
Be sure to head to one of our tasting rooms to try these two new beers out!

Coffee, vanilla, and beer: a priceless combination. We've been celebrating our collaboration with San Diego's own Caffe Calabria at Victory at Sea Day for years. The annual celebration includes rare riffs on the brew, pirate costumes, specialty merch and more. 2020 shipwrecked our initial plans, but we’re back.
To toast next week's celebration (now a weeklong instead of just one day!), we sit down with the owner of Caffe Calabria, Arne Holt, to reminisce on how it all began. Listen in to hear about the origin of this brew, the story of Arne’s cafe hosting San Diego Guild meetings that developed San Diego Beer Week - unbeknownst to him, and the original Victory at Sea Day event.
#DedicatedToTheCraft #VictoryAtSeaDay

This year's #CACraftBeerWeek is all about supporting local communities and making an impact.
To celebrate, we sit down with Doug Constantiner, CEO of #societybrewing and Lee Doxtader, Co-Founder of #sandiegobrewing company. These two discuss their humble beginnings within the craft beer industry and how they continue to spark ingenuity and creativity with their brews year after year.
If you live in San Diego or throughout California, be sure to support your local breweries this week (and every week!). Sit back, relax, and crack open a “Harlot” or “San Diego IPA”.

Born in San Diego, Ballast Point Brewing Co. seeks to engage in opportunities that positively impact the lives of those in need in our hometown. It is with much excitement that we are partnering with UC San Diego Extension to award the Brewing for Diversity scholarship to one participant annually!
To get more details on this initiative, we sit down with the people behind the scholarship, our Community Engagement Manager Misha Collins, UC San Diego Extension's Brewing Certificate Program Manager Kyle Wiskerchen and Second Chance Beer Company CEO/San Diego Brewers Guild incoming President Virginia Morrison. Misha, Kyle and Virginia talk about their passion for the craft beer industry, the need for diversity and their roles in making this scholarship come to life.
Crack open a “Winter Wonder” and learn how this scholarship aims to increase diversity in the brewing community and foster the next generation of brewers.
To learn more about this opportunity and to apply, please visit ballastpoint.com/brewingfordiversity

Do you love a little spice in your beer? Valentine’s day is just around the corner and we’ve found just the beer for this occasion. This week we sit down with General Manager, Thomas Kiely and Director of Brewing, Shawn Steele from Thorn Brewery Company. These two share insights on the delicious chocolate beer called “Spicy Maya”, a dry Irish stout collab with Chuao Chocolatier. Another beer Thorn Brewery delight being shared with us is a Michelada, made with a little spice and everything nice. Have a beer and listen along as Tom and Shawn discuss their passion for creativity and making beer the community loves.
For updates on Thorn Brewery’s latest and greatest beers follow them on Twitter and Instagram @thornbeer

In our 25th year, we can't help but look back at our early days. Travel back in time with us to relive the beginnings of Ballast Point at Home Brew Mart, through the lens of some of its earliest employees, Colby Chandler, Daren Rudy, and Larry Monasakanian.
Dubbed the "Woodstock" of brewing by Larry, Home Brew Mart holds a special place not only in our hearts, but the brewing industry in general. Listen in for some OG stories, early day brews, and the evolution of Home Brew Mart after the launch of Ballast Point 25 years ago.