The Garage Hour goons - .45 Phil, Chef Jeff, Kurtis Who Shall Be Named, and Troy from Powder1 - join Hostus Maximus Justin Fort in his chat with Mike and Jeff, the East County originals behind Burning Beard Brewing. They talk beer recipes, the great beer-drinkin' neighbors in Burning Beard's vicinity, smoking meat and the best beers for cooking, and FNG Kurtis does a great...
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What sounds your barbaric yawp? Burning Beard Brewing Company is on the lookout for a talented and passionate full-time Beardtender. At the Beard, our ethos is grounded in the fundamentals of craftsmanship and artistry, whether that takes the form of beer making, music, literature, woodworking, outdoorsmanship, or general artistic & creative aptitude and/or appreciation. We’re looking for a like-minded rapscallion who’s as passionate about the craft as...
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Why Beer Festivals Are Awesome Power-sipping our way through a smorgasbord of San Diego brews San Diego Magazine, May 19, 2016 By Bruce Glassman Live music. Dozens of breweries. More than 100 beers to taste. These are the makings of a fine afternoon. This past Saturday, the 5th Annual Rhythm & Brews Festival offered craft beer fans a special venue in which to sip, sample, and explore beers by brewers...
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Beer of the Week: Burning Beard Brewing Holy the Voyd West Coaster, May 13, 2016 By Brandon Hernández From the Beer Writer: When I visited Burning Beard Brewing Company, I really dug the skulls and punk-rock aesthetic, but you can’t drink logos and hoodies. Fortunately, the beer was good enough that I’d have drunk it even if it had been served in a glass sporting the image of...
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Beer Touring: Burning Beard Brewing Company West Coaster, April 26, 2016 By Brandon Hernández Standing across the street from Burning Beard Brewing Company (785 Vernon Way, El Cajon), I could hear two things crystal-clear—the low drone of punk-rock music and a bartender enthusiastically explaining one of the beers. I was familiar with and happy to encounter both. After crossing Vernon Way, I headed straight for the bar and...
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What's On Tap w/ Brandon Hernández CW 6 Morning News April 22, 2016 We were graciously invited by Brandon Hernández (West Coaster, AleSmith, CW6) to share our story (and beer) on the CW6 News in the Morning with Marc Bailey. ...
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Burning Beard Brewing rises from the ashes East County regains a first-rate brewery San Diego City Beat, April 18, 2016 By Andrew Dyer Sun-baked East County is a land of mystery offering more questions than answers. Why do all the pickups look like they have broken rear axles? Why do people drive 15 miles per hour slower on the freeway than the rest of the county? Scholars have debated...
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The Beardless Brewers Meet the duo behind El Cajon's newest (and only) brewery San Diego Magazine, April 14, 2016 By Bruce Glassman For a week or so back in February, El Cajon was brewery-less. Luckily, the dark cloud that hung over Gotham did not hang long, for—within only a few weeks—Burning Beard Brewing Company was up and running. The brewery’s opening was the culmination of a longtime dream held by...
Read MoreRead MoreThanks to everyone who came out for the Grand Opening of the Beard. We can say without hesitation that the whole experience FAR surpassed our expectations. So many smiling faces. So many nice and humbling comments. So many beers poured and enjoyed. There were Beard regulars and Beard first-timers. Locals and out-of-owners. Casual connoisseurs and industry insiders. Fellow brewers brought with them not only the...
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Friday & Saturday, April 1-2, 2016 12-10 PM Come join us for the Grand Opening of Burning Beard Brewing Co. While our soft opening has been very awesome—thanks to everyone who’s come out to see and support us—it’s time to ice the cake and make everything official. To coax even the most northerly and westerly of San Diego beer drinkers to the sunny climes of El Cajon to...
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