Stories by Beth Demmon : Contently

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The Quest for Master Cicerone

Exclusive interview with San Diego's only female Advanced Cicerone and Home Brewing Company owner on their journey towards becoming Master Cicerones. | West Coaster Magazine

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Prohibitchin': The Queen of Hops

Interview with the owner/founder of HopsBauer, a hops brokerage firm in San Diego, CA. Part of the Prohibitchin' Women in Beer column for West Coaster Magazine.

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The Heart of Beer Week: Nickie Peña

Prohibitchin' column for November issue of West Coaster Magazine

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First look at Second Chance’s barrel program

Since opening in 2015, Second Chance Beer Company co-founders Curtis Hawes, Marty Mendiola, and Virginia Morrison have focused on “crafting traditional and innovative beers of the highest quality”. From their award-winning Tabula Rasa porter to one of my personal favorite Extra Pale Ales, they’ve pretty much nailed it.
That dedication to restrained, yet bold brews is poised to continue into their latest venture. Dubbed “The Barrel Experience”, Second Chance is finally ready to release their a...

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California Craft Beer Summit: Recap

The Sacramento-based California Craft Brewers Association (CCBA) throws the annual California Craft Beer Summit each year as “two full days of education, networking and trade shows for brewers, retailers, distributors, craft beer lovers, and homebrewers.” It’s basically a homegrown mini-Great American Beer Festival, where industry professionals can rub elbows with other Golden State big boys like Sierra Nevada and Firestone Walker.

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San Diego's Beer Moms

An interview with the beer moms of San Diego to discuss parenting in beer, kids in breweries, and all the stuff that comes along with being a beer mom.

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