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Apr 13, 2012

Karl Strauss Announces Pro Am Homebrew Contest

Karl Strauss brewing has just announced that they will be hosting a Pro Am homebrew contest. Here are some quick details regarding […]

Apr 12, 2012

Karl Strauss Announced Imperial Collection

San Diego, CA – April 12, 2012–Karl Strauss is unveiling its new Imperial Collection of 22oz specialty bombers featuring amped up versions […]

Feb 1, 2012

Karl Strauss 23rd Anniversary Old Ale

Aging beer in retired bourbon barrels isn’t anything new. In fact, within the confines of this site you’ll find plenty of reviews […]

Jan 19, 2012

Karl Strauss Debuts 23rd Anniversary Old Ale

San Diego, CA – January 19, 2012– The NY Times recently listed San Diego’s thriving craft beer scene as a top place […]

Dec 30, 2011

Favorite Beers of 2011

Along with the freshly posted Year In Review, it’s also time to note those brews which stood out over the past twelve […]

Nov 3, 2011

Karl Strauss Two Tortugas

As part of the brewery’s “12 Days of Christmas” holiday series, Karl Strauss Brewing recently announced (in August) the arrival of Two […]

Aug 29, 2011

Karl Strauss Seasonal Releases

San Diego’s Karl Strauss Brewing has a few tasty treats coming out this Fall and Winter: First up is the brewery’s second […]

Jul 29, 2011

Karl Strauss Boardwalk Black Rye

This is a review of a promotional sample received from the brewery. Looks like a porter, but it’s not. I received this […]

Jul 29, 2011

Karl Strauss Off The Rails

This is a review of a promotional sample received from the brewery. Red Trolley’s bigger brother I’m sure everyone’s heard the old […]

Jun 27, 2011

Karl Strauss Red Trolley Goes “Off the Rails”

San Diego, CA – June 27, 2011 – After brewing the award-winning Red Trolley Ale for more than two decades, Karl Strauss […]

Jun 7, 2011

Karl Strauss Whislter Imperial Pilsner Redux

This is a review of a promotional sample received from the brewery. Last Summer I received a tasty Imperial Pilsner from Karl […]

May 18, 2011

Karl Strauss Announces Coastal Reserve Releases

San Diego’s Karl Strauss Brewing has announced the seasonal release of two brews to their Coastal Reserve Series. One features a revamped […]