by Anna Brigham | Sep 24, 2021 | Events
While stout beers have been around for a few hundred years, newer styles of stouts have been popping up on the beer scene more recently, including pastry stouts. Before we delve into this sweet-treat of a beer, first, let’s take a look at what makes a stout, a stout. ...
by Anna Brigham | Mar 12, 2021 | Beer Information, Beer News
Who brews your favorite beer? Not the brewery, but the person. If you picture this person, what do they look like? You’ll probably think of a mostly white Gen X or Millennial dude with a beard and you would most likely be right because approximately 92.5% of craft...
by Anna Brigham | Feb 25, 2021 | Beer News
“If you want to go fast, go alone, if you want to go far, go together.” – African proverb 2020 was obviously a tough year for the beer industry as well as many beer-adjacent industries. When COVID first hit in March 2020, Thorn was putting approximately 65% of...
by Anna Brigham | Nov 23, 2020 | Beer News, Community Issues
The recent news week was not surprising, but it still was tough all the same. San Diego slipped back into the purple tier for COVID restrictions and once again, indoor dining was shut down and non-essential businesses were forced to close their doors or move to...
by Anna Brigham | Nov 2, 2020 | Events
It’s the start of the most beerific week of the year, San Diego Beer Week! It’s a weird year for sure and while we usually have about 20 events both in tasting rooms and out around San Diego, we decided to pare down our list a bit and give you a manageable...
by Anna Brigham | Sep 24, 2020 | Beer News
It was announced last week that America’s oldest and biggest craft brewery, Yuengling, has entered into a partnership with beer giant, Molson Coors. While hearing this previous statement might get the wheels on the anti-big-beer-sell-out machine rolling, let’s first...
by Anna Brigham | Sep 1, 2020 | Beer News
Trademark infringement is the unauthorized use of a trademark or service mark on or in connection with goods and/or services in a manner that is likely to cause confusion, deception, or mistake about the source of the goods and/or services. – harvard.edu...
by Anna Brigham | Aug 3, 2020 | Beer News, Community Issues
It’s no secret that craft breweries are struggling right now. The shutdowns and restrictions due to COVID-19 have negatively impacted craft breweries’ ability to sell beer and in many cases, stay open. Smaller breweries with little to no packaging in cans or bottles...
by Anna Brigham | Jul 17, 2020 | Beer Information, Beer News
Micheladas are having their craft moment! The refreshing beer cocktail that was created in Mexico is now a staple in bars, restaurants, and brunch spots around the world. Mexican lager, mixed with hot sauce, citrus, tomato juice or Clamato, and other savory spices...
by Anna Brigham | Jun 12, 2020 | Events
Summer’s here and we’re kicking into high gear with the release of two new canned beverages! Thorn Michelada and Black Paw Blackberry Hard Seltzer are set to release the weekend of June 12th, 2020 in tasting rooms, for delivery, and will follow in stores...
