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Snowy Plover Holiday Cheese Balls

December 15, 2016March 11, 2023

Nobody likes showing up to a holiday party empty handed. Have both hands full courtesy of Coronado Brewing! We have the perfect combo–Snowy Plover Winter IPA and Holiday Cheese Balls. This classic cheese ball recipe has a CBC twist that’s sure to impress your friends and family.

Snowy Plover Holiday Cheese Ball
8oz cream cheese, softened
8oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
1/4 cup Snowy Plover IPA
1 or 2 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 cup chives, minced
1/2 tsp. cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes
Salt & pepper to taste

Directions
Combine all ingredients in a food processor and process until smooth. Don’t have a food processor? No worries–you can also put in some elbow grease and stir this by hand, or with a hand mixer. Once everything is thoroughly mixed, use your hands to make one or two pinecone-shaped ovals (if mixture is too soft, place in the freezer for 15 to firm up, then shape). Decorate with slivered almonds and garnish with fresh rosemary. Short on time? Just shape the mixture into balls and roll in chopped nuts, crushed pretzels, or toasted sesame seeds. Serve with your favorite crackers and Snowy Plover IPA!

Check out our Beer Finder for 6-packs of Snowy Plover near you!

Holiday Beer Floats

December 1, 2016March 11, 2023

HOLIDAY SEASON CALLS FOR STUPID STOUT BEER FLOATS!

Do you like beer? Ice cream? Beer and ice cream together? If you answered yes, then we have the perfect dessert for you! Our holiday take on a classic beer float pairs Stupid Stout and peppermint ice cream for a chocolaty minty treat. This festive dessert is perfect to share with friends and family at your holiday gatherings this season. The simple ingredients make this frosty treat easy to make, and even more fun to drink.

Ingredients:

1 22oz bottle of Stupid Stout

2-3 scoops of peppermint ice cream

Garnish with a classic candy cane

1. Scoop ice cream into glass.

2. Top with Stupid Stout and garnish with candy cane.

3. Enjoy!

Be sure to stop by the Tasting Room or check out our Beer Finder to stock up on Stupid Stout this holiday season.

Pairing Beer & Thanksgiving

November 21, 2016March 11, 2023

Take the guesswork out of beer pairing this Thanksgiving with this helpful guide!

SEACOAST PILSNER | CA PILSNER

Mashed Potatoes/Green Bean Casserole/Cornbread/Gravy

ORANGE AVE. WIT | CA WIT

Green Bean Casserole/Stuffing/Cranberries/Ham

GUAVA ISLANDER | TROPICAL IPA

Cranberries/Sweet Potatoes

ISLANDER IPA | INDIA PALE ALE

Mac n’ Cheese/Turkey

MERMAID’S RED | AMBER ALE

Mashed Potatoes/Cranberries /Turkey/Ham/Gravy

PUNK’IN DRUBLIC | IMPERIAL PUMPKIN ALE

Sweet Potatoes/Corn Bread/Pecan Pie

STUPID STOUT | IMPERIAL STOUT

Pecan Pie/Turkey/Sweet Potatoes

UNHITCHED | BROWN ALE

Pecan Pie/Sweet Potatoes

Candy and Beer: Halloween for Adults

October 31, 2016March 11, 2023

Halloween is here and we wanted to share a few of our favorite beer and candy pairings. We won’t tell if you hide a few of the fun bars for some post-trick-or-treating shenanigans.

	Stupid Stout + Snickers	Rich cocoa and roasted notes of the beer are a great complement to this classic candy bar. The slight hoppiness helps to cut through the sweetness of the caramel and saltiness of the peanuts.
	Orange Ave Wit + Starbursts	Sweet orange and honey notes of the beer are accentuated by the bold fruitiness of the candy. Try it with the orange or lemon Starbursts for an extra juicy pairing!
	Mermaid’s Red + Sugar Daddies	Rich caramel and toffee notes of the beer are a perfect complement to these caramel pops. The earthy hoppiness of the beer helps cut through the sweetness of the candy for a more balanced pairing.
	Stingray IPA + Hot Tamales	Nothing tempers the heat of spicy foods better than a citrusy and refreshing IPA. Stingray IPA is bursting with tropical hoppiness for a great contrast to these spicy treats.

Share your favorite Halloween candy pairings with us! #StayCoastal

Easy Up Cheesy Buffalo Chicken Dip

October 14, 2016March 11, 2023

Ingredients

3 lbs chicken breasts

8 ounces cream cheese

2 stalks celery (chopped)

1/2 cup ranch or bleu cheese dressing

1/2 cup Franks Red Hot buffalo wing sauce

1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded

1 cup mozzarella cheese, shredded

1/2 can (6oz) Easy Up Pale Ale

Directions

1 – Cook the chicken breasts by oven, skillet or by boiling them. Shred the cooked chicken breasts using 2 forks to pull apart into shreds. (I cook directly in the hot sauce then transfer all remaining sauce to crockpot)

2 – Add the ingredients to Crock-Pot and set to high. Mix together and cook for two hours. When the dip is fully melted, mix well and you are ready to serve the dip. (Add more hot sauce if you like it extra spicy)

3 – Serve with Chips, Pita, Carrot Sticks, Celery Sticks, and Coronado Easy Up Pale Ale.

Beer and Cheese Pairing, Coronado Brewing Style

October 14, 2016March 11, 2023

We’ve teamed up with the Cheesemongers at our local Venissimo Cheese shop to pair some of our favorite beers with some of the best cheeses from around the world. Whether you’re entertaining guests or just feeling particularly inspired, these pairings are sure to impress and satisfy. Cheers!

Orange Ave. Wit + Midnight Moon

Beer Notes: Refreshing, light-bodied with citrus and earthy spice; brewed with orange zest, coriander and orange blossom honey.

Cheese Notes: Goat milk gouda, aged six months, nutty, brown butter notes up front with a long caramel finish.

Pairing Notes: The honey and citrus notes of the beer bring out the natural sweetness of the cheese, for a balanced and harmonious pairing.

Easy Up Pale Ale + Piave Vecchio

Beer Notes: Bready maltiness with hints of caramel sweetness, balanced by notes of citrus from Cascade and Mandarina hops.

Cheese Notes: Deliciously nutty, cow’s milk cheese from northern Italy. Aged for twelve months with a full, tropical fruit flavor and slight almond bitterness.

Pairing Notes: The caramel maltiness and tropical hop aromas in the beer bring out the natural sweetness and fruitiness of the cheese.

Islander IPA + Humboldt Fog

Beer Notes: Centennial, Chinook and Columbus hops give the beer a piney bitterness and subtle notes of apricot, grapefruit and mango.

Cheese Notes: A creamy goat cheese with a thin line of vegetable ash in the middle, to represent the thick layer of fog that rolls in to Humboldt County nearly daily.

Pairing Notes: The piney and citrusy bitterness of Islander IPA cut through the creaminess of the cheese, and contrast the tanginess and subtle saltiness of the cheese.

Stingray IPA + Ivy’s Vintage Reserve

Beer Notes: Notes of tropical fruits and citrus with accents of nectarine and peach from the Citra, Mosaic, Simcoe and Southern Cross hops.

Cheese Notes: Creamy, 15-month aged sharp cheddar made from English cow’s milk.

Pairing Notes: The stone fruit notes of the Stingray IPA contrast the sharpness of this creamy, tangy cheddar, for a deliciously balanced pairing.

CORONADO BREWING TO ROLL OUT THE BARREL

October 11, 2016March 11, 2023

Coronado Brewing Company to release two old favorites as small batches aged in bourbon barrels

Coronado, CA, January 22, 2014 — Coronado Brewing is adding an old school touch to two favorites by brewing small batches and aging them in oak bourbon barrels. Called the Coronado Collection, the Southern California brewer released its first barrel-‐aged specialty in 2011 as a Barley Wine. The beer was brewed with brown sugar and orange blossom honey and aged for six months in oak brandy barrels.

Continuing on this tradition, Coronado Brewing will bring Stupid Stout and Old Scallywag back and age them in bourbon barrels. The release dates and beers are as follows:

January 23, 2014: Barrel Aged Stupid Stout

March 14, 2014: Barrel Aged Old Scallywag

The first release, Barrel Aged Stupid Stout is an Imperial Stout with lush flavors of chocolate, caramel and roast with a hint of vanilla and bourbon from the aging process. It’s jet black in color with a light brown head, full-‐bodied mouth-‐feel and dry finish.

While the Coronado Collection beers will only be available throughout Southern California, on January 23rd, San Diegans will be able to secure a bottle or two of Barrel Aged Stupid Stout at the

Coronado Brewing tasting room. Only 240 bottles will be available and the cost is $14.99 per bottle, limit of two bottles per person, with doors opening at 11am. It is also available on draft in tasters and half pints only.

Barrel Aged Stupid Stout specs:

Style: Imperial Stout

ABV: 9.8%

Bitterness: 35 IBU

Package: Only 200 750 ml bottles produced and half pints at the CBC Tasting Room @1205 Knoxville Street in San Diego

Release date: January 23, 2014

Malts: 2 row, Chocolate Malt, Carafa, Roasted Barley, Special B, Black Malt, Wheat Malt, Crystal 77 & 150

Hops: Nugget

Yeast: California Ale Yeast

Where to find it: Southern California only.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coronadobrewingcompany Twitter: @CoronadoBrewing
URL: https://coronadobrewing.com

Cheers to 20 Years of Award-Winning Beers

July 5, 2016March 11, 2023

Coronado Brewing Company Says Cheers to 20 Years of Award-Winning Beers

Coronado Brewing Company is celebrating 20 years of defining the West Coast craft beer movement. What began as a dream to open a brewpub on the idyllic island of Coronado, grew into something so much bigger than either of the Chapman brothers ever could have dreamed. “When we opened our doors in 1996, San Diego wasn’t yet known for craft beer. We wanted to create a family business where friends could enjoy quality beer and food in a laid back, beachy atmosphere,” said Rick Chapman, President and Cofounder of Coronado Brewing Co. “The company’s growth has far exceeded our expectations, and 20 years in, we’re just getting started.”

To celebrate the milestone occasion, Coronado Brewing Co. is releasing a limited-edition 20^th Anniversary Imperial IPA. “Each year we brew a huge, hopped-up Imperial IPA for our Anniversary,” said Ryan Brooks, Brewmaster. “This year’s version is bursting with tropical notes from a blend of Citra, Mosaic and Hallertau Blanc hops.” The beer will be available beginning July 1 in 19 states and ten countries, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, North Carolina, New Jersey, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Wisconsin, Mexico, New Zealand, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, and Japan.

In addition to the commemorative beer, Coronado Brewing Co. is hosting an Anniversary bash at the main brewery and tasting room in San Diego. The party takes place on Saturday, July 30^th from 4pm-9pm. $15 tickets include admission into the event, a keepsake glass, beer ticket, and entry into the raffle for Coronado gear. The event will feature 20 beers for 20 years, local music by CHUGBOAT, and several gourmet food trucks, including Seoul Man and BFD Sandwiches. Tickets and more information available here. Stay Coastal. Cheers.

20^th Anniversary Imperial IPA specs:

Style: Imperial IPA

ABV: 10.0%

Bitterness: 75 IBU

Package: 12-ounce bottle in 4-packs, 22-ounce bottle, and draft

Release: July, while supplies last

Availability: Beer Finder

20^th Anniversary Celebration details:

Date: Saturday, July 30, 2016

Time: 4-pm

Location: Coronado Brewing Co., Tasting Room, 1205 Knoxville Street, San Diego, 92110

Tickets: $15 includes admission, first beer, commemorative glassware

Info: https://coronadobrewing.com/Anniversary

CORONADO BREWING RELEASES BERRY THE HATCHET

April 22, 2016March 11, 2023

CORONADO BREWING COMPANY TO RELEASE BERRY THE HATCHET

Ale brewed with berries to be introduced as new seasonal selection

CORONADO, Calif. – April 20, 2016 – Coronado Brewing Company is excited to announce the release of their newest seasonal beer, Berry The Hatchet. A long time favorite, Berry The Hatchet will now be available in bottles for the masses. Light, and bursting with flavor, this ale brewed with berries makes for a perfect summertime beer to enjoy on a warm day. The release also marks an exciting feature for Coronado Brewing Company, as it will be the first bottle and packaging to feature the company’s new brand refresh design.

Refreshing, light, and slightly tart but never sour; Berry The Hatchet is infused with a bushel of flavor. Red raspberries, blackberries, and boysenberries collide with hops and malt to deliver a deliciously crisp, rose-colored ale that’s a perfect addition to the summer.

Berry The Hatchet will now be available in 12 ounce 6-packs, 22 ounce bottles, and draft. May 1 marks the official release for the beer and will be available in 16 states and 7 countries. These include Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, North Carolina, New Jersey, Nevada, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Wisconsin, Mexico, New Zealand, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, and Japan.

Berry The Hatchet specs:

Style: Fruit infused Wheat Beer

ABV: 4.6%

Bitterness: 18 IBU

Package: 12 ounce bottle in 6-packs, 22 ounce bottle, & draft

Release: May-July Release

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CORONADO BREWING RELEASES CANS AND A NEW CORE BEER, EASY UP PALE ALE

March 2, 2016March 11, 2023

Cans bring a new approach to the Coronado’s exceptional, award-winning beer

CORONADO, Calif. – March 2, 2016 – For the first time in the company’s 20 year history, Coronado Brewing will be releasing it’s beer in cans. The new can launch comes as part of a brand refresh that highlights a coastal lifestyle; encouraging consumers to get out and enjoy their beers anywhere they may find themselves. Two Coronado classics, Islander IPA and Orange Avenue Wit, will be the first to make it into cans. Additionally, Coronado Brewing is introducing their brand-new pale ale into the canned lineup, Easy Up Pale Ale. This is an exciting new step forward for the company and the industry as a whole.

The can launch is also the first time we will see Coronado Brewing unveil its new branding and logos on packaged product. This is a transition they plan to roll out over the next few seasons with the release of new limited, brewer’s series, and eventually core bottles.

Coronado Brewing has become a global name over the past few years, but the core of the brand stems in staying true to its roots. “The growth of Coronado Brewing has been amazing, and we want our beers to represent who we are as a brand,” said Ron Chapman, CEO and co-founder of Coronado Brewing. “Adding cans to our lineup just helps enhance who Coronado Brewing is.”

“We are very excited about the release of our new Stay Coastal cans; this is something we have been talking about for many years,” said Brandon Richards, vice president of sales and marketing. “Here at Coronado Brewing our lives are very much tied to the outdoors and west coast lifestyle. Having our beer available in a can, opens us up to many of those drinking occasions that lend well to us living that lifestyle.”

Launch Events:
Since this is such an exciting time for the Coronado Brewing brand, we will be having a can launch party at The Lafayette Hotel. The Lafayette Hotel is a well renowned hotel located in the North Park neighborhood of San Diego. The party will take place on Sunday, April 3rd and will feature the band Chug Boat, a ‘meet the brewer’ pool session, and of course, our new cans. Other launch parties will be taking place in California, Chicago and Boston markets throughout March and April including Flagship Hops on the Harbor intimate Beer Dinner Cruises with our brewers and a DJ.

All three canned brands will be available to purchase at the Coronado Brewing Tasting Room on Knoxville Street and Imperial Beach Seacoast Drive, starting Friday, March 4th. The cans will hit shelves and restaurants in the middle of March.

Please visit https://coronadobrewing.com/cans for more info on event details and distribution.

Can Beer Specs
Easy Up Pale specs: *New Core Beer Offering
Style: Pale Ale
ABV: 5.2%
Bitterness: 35 IBU
Package: 12 ounce can in 6-packs, cases and draft Release: Cans in March 2016, bottles and draft currently available
Hops: Cascade and Mandarina

Islander IPA Can specs: *2014 World Beer Cup Gold Award Winner
Style: West Coast IPA
ABV: 7.0%
Bitterness: 65 IBU
Package: 12 ounce cans in 6-packs and cases, 12 ounce bottle in 6-pack and cases, 22 ounce bottles in cases and draft
Release: Cans in March 2016
Hops: Centennial, Chinook, and Columbus

Orange Avenue Wit Can specs:
Style: Wheat Beer Brewed with Honey & Spices
ABV: 5.2%
Bitterness: 15 IBU
Package: 12 ounce cans in 6-packs and cases, 12 ounce bottle in 6-pack and cases, 22 ounce bottles in cases and draft
Release: Cans in March 2016, bottles and draft current available

About Coronado Brewing Company: In 1996, when craft beer was still a foreign term and San Diego County was home to only a handful of breweries, the Chapman brothers Ron and Rick opened a brewpub in their hometown of Coronado. Today CBC stays true to their San Diego roots, brewing abundantly hoppy West Coast-style ales, which are available today in nineteen US states and ten countries. In addition to the long-established pub in Coronado, the company opened a tasting room inside their newly built San Diego production facility in early 2013, and a tasting room and restaurant in Imperial Beach, California in 2014. Coronado Brewing Company was honored in 2014 with one of the brewing industry’s most prestigious awards-World Beer Cup Champion Brewery and Brewmaster for a Mid-size Brewing Company.

Links:
Website: https://coronadobrewing.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coronadobrewingcompany
Instagram: @CoronadoBrewing
Twitter: @CoronadoBrewing
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