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New California Beer Tax?

I just finished up doing my taxes (ouch), I’m really not in the mood to hear about MORE of my money being wasted on other people’s stupidity.

From: NBCSanDiego.com

Beer Tax Plan Would Raise $2 Billion

Beall: Alcohol Industry Should ‘Pay Fair Share’

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Craft Brewers Conference

Craft Brewers ConferenceIt was only five years ago that we all came together in San Diego for the first time to discuss our successes, struggles, and opportunities as small wholesalers specializing in craft and specialty import beers. Well, those five years have flown by and we are back in San Diego this coming April 16th & 17th at the Town and Country Hotel. Complete Details

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RateBeer.com Best of 2008

San Diego SkylineIs there anywhere better to live than San Diego? Our weather is perfect. We have miles of beautiful beaches. Low crime rate. Fantastic restaurants. And several world class breweries, bars and brewpubs.

As it has been for the last 7 years, RateBeer Best was again the largest beer competition in the world — over 1.4 million reviews of 76,000 beers from over 8000 brewers worldwide were tallied. A particular emphasis was placed on tastings from the last year’s performance. Additionally, brewpubs, bottle shops, restaurants and bars around the world were awarded prizes. Cheers to all the winners and to everyone who keeps the magical world of craft beer growing!
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Here are the San Diego specific results for this year’s competition.

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