When it comes to the geography of craft beer in the United States, not all regions are created equal. For many reasons, the brewing revolution has taken off in some areas more than others. We here in San Diego know first hand the wonderful flavors and amazing experiences that come from a bourgeoning local craft beer scene. While the case can certainly be made that ours is the greatest beer city on the planet, we are not the only ones in contention. On Jaunary 16th, we will feature the great state of Colorado in our San Diego vs. Colorado event.  All of our 50 taps and casks will be dedicated to rare and special beers from San Diego County and Colorado. We will also be preparing special delicious menu items that will pay homage to both regions. Please come by and enjoy the quality and variation that the craft revolution has to offer.

Sublime Ale House turns 1 year old on Saturday, October 27th! Please come join us to celebrate with some amazing special beers and food items. Our beer list will include:

Lost Abbey Angel's Share

Lost Abbey Deliverance

Lost Abbey Cuvee de Tomme

Allagash Victor

Allagash Victoria

Allagash Confluence

Avery The Beast

Avery 19

Firestone Walker Parabola

Deschutes Black Butte XXIV

Bear Republic Tar Tar

JW Lee's Harvest Ale 2011

Fiegeist Abraxxxas

De Proef Flemish Primitive

Stone Smoked Porter in Lowland Scotch Whiskey Barrels

Stone 16th Anniversary w/ Green Tea Leaves

Stone Sublimely Self Righteous w/ Espresso Beans

Ken Schmidt/Iron Fist/Stone Mint Chocolate Imperial Stout

Ballast Point Barrel Aged Victory at Sea

Ballast Point Barrel Aged Sea Monster

Green Flash & Cigar City Candela Rye

Sublime Ale House Anniversary American Weizenbock brewed by Latitude 33 and many more!

Beginning Friday, June 8^th, Sublime Ale House will be participating in Stone’s Most Bitter Bar contest. Stone helped to popularize craft beer and big hop flavors both in San Diego and nation wide, so it is only fitting that they would hold a national competition to see who can pour the most of their IPA line. For the event, we will have several special kegs of Stone beers including Stone IPA double dry hopped with Cascade, Stone IPA double dry hopped with Target and Delta, Sublimely Self Righteous double dry hopped with Target and Bravo, and a rebrewing of Stone’s 10^th Anniversary Double IPA. The 10^th Anniversary Ale is a stronger and hoppier version of the classic Ruination IPA. The beer clocks in at 10.8% ABV and utilizes a dazzling 5 pounds of hops per barrel. We will also have a limited amount of 10^th Anniversary Ale glassware that you can take home. If you are a fan of Stone’s bitter beers, do yourself a favor and stop by Sublime this week to sample these rare and special beers. Help us to bring the title of Most Bitter Bar back to San Diego.

There has been a buzz permeating the craft beer community in San Diego as of late.  The opening of Societe Brewing Company will further solidify the county's hold on the title of craft beer capital of the universe. With Doug Constantiner and Travis Smith at the helm, Societe is already steeped in the brewing pedigree that will ensure high quality beer production for years to come. Travis began foray into the industry began, like many, making beer at home. His passion for the craft led him to leave his job and begin brewing under the legendary Vinnie Cilurzo at Russian River. His everyday activities included producing world-famous beers like Pliny the Elder, Temptation, and Supplication. His journey continued when he decided to relocate back to Southern California and began working at The Bruery in Placentia. It was there that he began brewing with Doug, who had recently completed training at the Siebel Institute of brewing and a stint as an intern at Oggi’s after he left the financial industry to pursue his dream of being a professional brewer. Their shared vision and commitment to excellence made it an easy decision to open their own brewery where they could fully display their exceptional talents. Fans of sour beer will be excited to know that Societe will be producing a full range of barrel aged sours. While they wont be ready for some due to the extensive length of the souring process, rest assured that the brewers already have a wonderful lineup of Belgian inspired and west coast style beers. They include The Pupil, a Nelson and Citra hopped IPA, The Apprentice, an assertively hoppy double IPA, The Harlot, a bone-dry Belgian blonde, and the Widow, a fresh take on the traditional Belgian strong dark ale style.  All of these beers will be featured on draft tomorrow, June 1^st, at Sublime Ale House. Please join us and get the full experience of Societe Brewing Company. Let us celebrate and welcome another world-class brewery to San Diego County.

Congratulations to Hess Brewing on winning the top brewer in San Diego award from Tap Hunter! There will be a party in their honor on Thursday March 22nd at Fixtures Living from 5pm to 8pm. Sublime Ale House has been chosen as the sole restaurant to be represented, and we will be doing an exclusive pairing with Hess Brewing to showcase their beers and our food. Iron Fist Brewing and El Cajon Brewing will also be featured at this event, and they will be paired with the chef from Fixtures Living. If any of you are interested in attending, we can get you tickets for only $10 (regular $15), and you can drink some beers, enjoy some food, and hob nob with some of the local brewers. Just let me know and I can get you guys the hook up. It should be a great time. Further details to come . . .