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Craft Beer in San Diego, California

Comprehensive guide to craft beer in San Diego for BeerAdvocate's November 2017 print issue. Can also be viewed online at: https://www.beeradvocate.com/articles/16864/where-to-drink-in-san-diego-california/

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50 of the Best New Breweries (SouthNorte Beer Company)

After earning numerous awards as brewmaster at Coronado Brewing Company, Ryan Brooks struck out on his own to focus on beers inspired by the culture and flavors of Mexico. “I’d like to shock people and have them say ‘Wow, [Mexican brewers] are making beer just as good as Belgians or Germans,’” he says. Although SouthNorte currently brews at Coronado, the goal is to find a production space near the international border. For now, Brooks is concentrating on using Mexican ingredients (chocolate, fruits, corn), and collaborations with Mexican breweries, but his individual recipes have already...

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