Alpine Beer Co., a 15-year-old brewery in Alpine, CA, known for its sought-after IPAs like Duet and Exponential Happiness, was acquired by San Diego’s Green Flash Brewing Co. in early November. In the new arrangement, each company will remain independently operated and maintain its distinct brand and culture. Alpine’s Pat McIlhenney will remain president and... View Article
(Press Release) SAN DIEGO—At Alpine Beer Company this morning, Green Flash founders, Mike and Lisa Hinkley and Alpine Beer Company founders, Pat and Val McIlhenney announced that their breweries will join forces, teaming up to share resources, knowledge and experience. Both the McIlhenneys and the Hinkleys view the affiliation as mutually beneficial, and are committed to... View Article
It all begins with a name. A word or series of words, strung together, capturing an essence, a spirit. Telling the world who you are and what you’re all about. Maybe inspiration strikes in a flash. Or maybe it takes months of mental calisthenics. In the end, it’s perfect. Until the letter arrives or the... View Article
(Press Release) SAN DIEGO—This month, Green Flash Brewing Co. is installing 6 new 250 barrel fermenters, bringing the San Diego brewery to 100% production capacity, about 100,000 annual barrels. Additional production increases will come from a second brewery in Virginia Beach, Virginia, currently in planning. Green Flash has steadily increased production capacity ahead of demand... View Article
