Stone Brewing World Bistro and Gardens ~ Liberty Station is now open.
Located at:  2816 Historic Decatur Rd #116‎
                         San Diego, CA 92106

Previously a U.S. Navy mess hall, the restaurant features the use of metal, concrete, reclaimed wood and other organic materials. Enjoy indoor and outdoor dining, bars, bocce ball, gardens and outdoor cinema space.
And the bar features 40 taps of craft beer.
Visit Stone’s website for more details here.

18th Annual Mammoth Festival of Beers and Bluesapalooza
August 1 – 4th, 2013
Mammoth Lakes, California

Tickets, Event schedule, Breweries and more here

This is a major CCBA fundraiser!

Craft breweries and brewpubs in San Diego generated a $299.5 million economic impact in 2011, according to a new study published today by the National University System Institute for Policy Research (NUSIPR).

Craft brewing has been one of San Diego’s fastest growing business sectors. Since 2011, the total number of craft breweries in the region has more than doubled. While San Diego has attracted wide public interest and industry acclaim for its craft beer, little is known about its impact on the economy. To further study this issue, the National University System Institute for Policy Research (NUSIPR) evaluated industry labor data and measured its economic effects within the region.

Overall, we found that:

• Craft breweries have a significant regional economic impact. In 2011, brewers and brew pubs generated a $299.5 million direct economic impact in San Diego County.

• The economic contribution of craft brewers is more than 1 ½ times greater than the economic impact of Comic-Con International, San Diego’s largest annual convention. NUSIPR also found that the industry made $680.8 million in sales, and employed 1,630 workers in 2011.

• San Diego’s craft brewing community is growing rapidly. More than half of the brewery licenses in the region have been issued since 2011. Larger, more established brewers are also expanding and adding new locations. Given that expansion, when 2012 figures are released we expect to find an even larger economic impact.

• Brewery tourism is an important part of San Diego’s visitor industry. Unlike seasonal attractions, brewery tourism occurs year-round, and most of the major industry events in the region occur during non-peak visitor months.

“San Diego’s craft brewing industry is a major economic driver in the region,” remarked NUSIPR Senior Policy Analyst Vince Vasquez, whom authored of the study. “That said, more partnerships and investment will be needed to advance industry development long-term. Competitor markets are also experiencing similar growth and interest in new brewpubs and breweries.”

Four long years may seem like a Sisyphusian eternity, but last week Lagunitas Brewing Company owner Tony McGee finally got a reprieve from rolling the rock up the hill.

The California State Coastal Commission finally gave approval for a farm and small brandy distillery overlooking Tomales Bay.  It was a “frustrating, fascinating and expensive affair” says Tony.

Full story here

Join us Wednesday, May 8th at UCSD International Great Hall, San Diego for the annual CCBA  So. California General Meeting.

We have a great General Meeting lined up. 

• The CCBA will hold a morning session workshop for startups. If you are in the process of starting a brewery, thinking of starting a brewery or have recently opened a brewery in California, this workshop is for you. Learn about trade practice/ABC, trade mark and employment
• Find out more about the CCBA and legislative updates
• Craft sales are booming – The number of new breweries opening in California alone are hard to keep up with. Hear about technical  issues facing the industry, ABC Key Issues, California Data and Trends and the Future of Craft Beer.

Be sure to register by April 30^th.

 CCBA General Meeting
@ UCSD Great Hall, San Diego
  Wednesday – May 8th, 2013 

REGISTRATION and DETAILS  HERE

Discretion Brewing located in Soquel, has opened their doors for business. Discretion Brewing is a family-owned company dedicated to producing handcrafted organic beer of consistent high quality.
Congratulations CCBA Member!