07.11.2023

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🍯 We’ve got the need for mead

San Diego is buzzing for mead

A flight of mead from Lost Cause Meadery at The Garten in Bay Park

Lost Cause Meadery has plenty of sweet options. | Photo via Monica Garske + SDtoday

Happy Drink Up, San Diego. We’ve heard you, locals have been buzzing about mead and the places you can drink it.

If you’re unfamiliar with this “honey wine,” mead is a drink made from fermented honey, water, and a bacterial culture like yeast, and it has a history dating back thousands of years.

Lost Cause Meadery

This meadery was founded in 2017 by award-winning mead maker Billy Beltz and his wife Suzanna. The duo believes mead is the most versatile drink and can pair with anything. Find out for yourself by visiting the headquarters in Morena, the Miramar tasting room, or The Gärten in Bay Park.

Good Omen Mead

Based out of Escondido, this meadery now has a space where you can try its mead, though the venue is often used as an event space.

Four samples of mead from Meadiocrity — No need to comb through the options, try a flight at Meadiocrity.
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Photo via @killacat760

Mediocrity

Four San Diegans came together to establish this meadery. The brand started in a garage, but the quartet have left their hive and opened a tasting room in San Marcos.

Raging Cider and Mead Co.

You guessed it, you can find more than mead here, but all of the drinks live up to the buzz. Raging Cider and Mead Co. has been in business since 2015, and can be enjoyed at the San Marcos tap room or purchased online.

Golden Coast Mead

This Oceanside-based brand is known for its “West-Coast-Style” mead. You can find it at stores, restaurants, tasting rooms, and farmers markets across the county.

Twisted Horn Mead & Cider

During his time in the Navy, owner Vince Obarski developed a love of mead while in Norway and brought the passion back home to Vista. Thus, Twisted Horn was born, and can be found in stores across SoCal or at its online shop.

Events

Tuesday, July 11

Happy Together Tour 2023 | Tuesday, July 11 | 6:30 p.m. | Humphreys Concerts by the bay, 2241 Shelter Island Dr., San Diego | $65 | The Turtles host a show featuring chart-topping hits from the 1960s + 1970s.
Buscabulla | Tuesday, July 11 | 7 p.m. | Observatory North Park, 2891 University Ave., San Diego | $27.50-$40 | The Latin-infused synthpop duo takes the stage.
“Is It Thursday Yet?” | Through Sunday, Aug. 6 | Times vary | Mandell Weiss Forum, 2910 La Jolla Village Dr., La Jolla | $25-$50 | A show exploring Jenn Freeman’s neurodivergent brain through dance, music, and video.
Pride and Seek: The Queer Comedy Show | Tuesday, July 11 | 8-9:30 p.m. | Mic Drop Comedy, 8878 Clairemont Mesa Blvd., San Diego | $18 | Queer comedians take over the stage for a night of laughs that benefits the Trevor Project.

Wednesday, July 12

Skincare Workshop | Wednesday, July 12 | 1-2 p.m. | James Coffee Co., 2870 Fourth Ave. #107, San Diego | Free | Beautystroll hosts a workshop on skincare tips for women in their 30s.
Film Screening: The 1965 Duke Kahanamoku Invitational Surfing Championship | Wednesday, July 12 | 6 p.m. | California Surf Museum, 312 Pier View Way, Oceanside | $10-$15 | Opper Films presents a screening of the epic surfing event.
Lorissa Rinehart | Wednesday, July 12 | 7:30 p.m. | Warwick’s Bookstore, 7812 Girard Ave., La Jolla | $32 | The author discusses and signs her book “First to the Front: The Untold Story of Dickey Chapelle, Trailblazing Female War Correspondent.”

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News Notes

Weather

It’s been a warm week so far, and it’ll only get hotter. The National Weather Service says areas away from the coast can expect temps to be up to 10° above average on Thursday. This will rise to 15° above average on Friday with moderate to high heat risks inland. (National Weather Service)

Community

Based on community feedback, pickleball courts and a skate park are among the most-requested amenities for the park included at the Old California Restaurant Row redevelopment project in San Marcos. The city has shared renderings, and the project team anticipates having a plan and timeline drafted this fall. (The Coast News Group)

Arts

To boost San Diego’s creative output, the city is awarding $12.2 million to help 186 nonprofits’ arts and culture projects. The funding has been allocated to 113 organizations that support arts programming and education, along with 73 neighborhood projects like free installations, parades, and outdoor music. (San Diego Union-Tribune)

Cause

Due to the record number of pets being held, The San Diego Humane Society is in need of items like blankets, towels, sheets, and cardboard trays. Donations can be delivered to the El Cajon, Escondido, Oceanside, or San Diego locations, Tuesday through Sunday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Ranked

Looking for a job? San Diego is a clear option. According to Ringover, the city ranked as the No. 2 most transparent city for pay in the US — and No. 1 in California. The study found 73.71% of job postings had the pay listed in the description. (Ringover)

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
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From the editor

Happy Tuesday, San Diego. Did you know there are 97 7-Eleven stores in the city? I think that info will come in handy today, July 11. It’s Slurpee Day, and customers who have the store’s app will be able to score a free small Slurpee, including the limited-edition Sprite Lymonade Legacy Slurpee.

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