Craft Beer of the Week
A weekly review of craft beers, sponsored by Bin 2860 International Wine and Craft Beer Shop in Los Olivos, where all of these brews can be found.

Firestone Walker Lager
Crisp but malty concoction marks return to lighter beer for renowned Central Coast brewery. Read story.
Wednesday, March 28, 2018

Introducing Santa Barbara County Craft Beer Week
Buckles ’n’ Brews, bus rides, and more highlights from inaugural suds celebration Read story.
Friday, October 20, 2017

Draughtsmen Sponsors Blondes vs. Brunettes
The Goleta taproom joins the fight against Alzheimer’s with flag football. Read story.
Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Pascal Baudar Forages for Wild Beers
Plant expert joins Lanny Kaufer for culinary stroll. Read story.
Tuesday, July 18, 2017

Beer Festival Season Kicks Off
Three brew bashes start in the month of May. Read story.
Wednesday, May 3, 2017

Take a Trip on the S.B. Ale Trail
The new app and map guides craft brew lovers around town and beyond. Read story.
Monday, April 10, 2017

Worth the Drive: Central Coast Sour Fest
BarrelHouse Brewing Co. in Paso Robles hosts a wild ale bash on September 24. Read story.
Thursday, September 8, 2016

The Backroom: Valley Brewers’ New Speakeasy
The new educational homebrew hub in Solvang now has 15 beers and nitro coffee on tap. Read story.
Wednesday, August 31, 2016

Captain Fatty’s Sets Sail Again
The Goleta brewery reopens following tap room and brewing system upgrades. Read story.
Tuesday, July 19, 2016

Pairing Stout with Sword Swallowers
Ringmaster of Craft Brew Circus tells us what to expect at unique June 11 event. Read story.
Wednesday, June 1, 2016

Third Window Finally Cracks Open
Kristopher Parker’s brewery now slanging craft ale in The Mill on Haley Street. Read story.
Wednesday, May 25, 2016

Draughtsmen Aleworks Now on Tap
Goleta’s newest brewery fosters craft beer, crowlers, and community. Read story.
Tuesday, May 17, 2016

Where The Wild Beers Are
Telegraph Brewery hosts its second annual Dia de Las Obscuras on May 7. Read story.
Thursday, May 5, 2016

Smoke Mountain Brewery’s Sudsy Deliveries
Darren and Jill Siple build beer and wine project atop Rincon Mountain above Carpinteria. Read story.
Thursday, February 18, 2016

Five Years for Figueroa Mountain Brewing
Founder Jaime Dietenhofer reflects on a half-decade of sudsy success. Read story.