I Like Beer the Podcast

Paul Segura Talks Pintail Pale, Endless Summer, and #sdbeer

Paul Segura returns to the I Like Beer podcast for part two. This episode continues the conversation with the longtime Karl Strauss brewmaster, getting into classic Karl Strauss beers, San Diego beer history, old favorites like Endless Summer Light and Pintail Pale, and the memories that still make those beers stand out.

Paul also shares more from his journey in beer, his perspective on the San Diego brewing community, and one of his favorite moments from a career spent helping shape #sdbeer.

Watch the full episode now and subscribe for more beer stories, brewery conversations, and Capital of Craft check-ins.

The Community Growth Behind Inzane Brewing in Downtown Vista

This week, I Like Beer hits the road for a field trip to Inzane Brewing in downtown Vista.

The guys talk about nearly seven years of the podcast, the stories, breweries, and friendships that have shaped the show, and why supporting local beer has become such a big part of what they do.

Then they sit down with Mike from Inzane Brewing to talk about turning the brewery into a true community hub, with great beer, comedy nights, line dancing, salsa nights, and a whole lot of downtown Vista energy.

Full episode out now on YouTube and your preferred podcast platform.

Paul Segura’s San Diego Beer Story

This week on I Like Beer, the podcast welcomes Paul Segura, Brewmaster at Karl Strauss, alongside San Diego Brewers Guild President Esthela Davila.

Paul shares stories from the early days of San Diego craft beer, including his homebrewing roots, his time at Hops and Hang Ten, and the path that eventually led him to Karl Strauss. The conversation also gets into beer judging, World Beer Cup medals, collaboration across the local beer scene, and why San Diego continues to stand out as one of the most respected beer communities in the world.

It’s a great conversation with one of the people who helped shape San Diego beer into what it is today.

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Burgeon Beer’s Next Chapter: Growth, Community, and Collaboration

The guys recap their Denver beer trip, including Coors, Prost, Bierstadt Lagerhaus, Left Hand, and a few memorable side quests.

Then Tori Bleher joins the show to talk about Burgeon’s origin story, their commitment to community and sustainability since 2016, their growing list of collaborations and partnerships, and how they keep releasing so many fresh beers without losing their identity.

The episode also covers Burgeon’s Pink Boots collaboration, The Audacity, their Carlsbad Firefighters Association beer, Stay Stoked, and the rotating Adventure Series IPA, Mountain Mode.

Plus, Tori takes on the ILB lightning round!

Barley and Sword Comes to Escondido | Old World Beer Comes to North County

Barley and Sword Brewing has officially made its way to North County.

In this episode of I Like Beer, the crew sits down with Mike Howell of Barley and Sword and Esthela Davila to talk about the new Escondido tavern, old-world beer styles, cask ale, and the stories behind the beers.

Mike shares the origin of Barley and Sword, from Viking-age living history and Dungeons & Dragons to traditional brewing, European beer styles, and the challenge of creating a true tavern experience in San Diego.

The crew also talks about their recent Denver beer adventures, including Coors, Left Hand, and a bittersweet stop at Casa Agria before its closure.

Plus, Esthela takes on the ILB lightning round.

Pour yourself a beer, pull up a bar stool, and join us.

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More Than Beer News with Brandon Hernández

We crack open the Rauchbier brewed with Blue Fire Brewing, talk about the kinds of breweries and taprooms that keep people coming back, and get into what makes San Diego beer culture feel more like a community than an industry.

Brandon joins us once again to share more of his own journey into craft beer and beer writing, plus his thoughts on why passionate people are still opening breweries, building taprooms, and creating places that feel like home.

Plus, we hit Toast, Roast & Pour One Out, then put Brandon through the I Like Beer lightning round for one of the most revealing segments yet. It’s beer, media, community, and a little chaos.

Exactly how it should be.

The San Diego Beer News Awards and an Inzane Field Trip

In this episode of I Like Beer, we break in the new studio bar, crack open a few local beers, and welcome Brandon Hernández of San Diego Beer News.

We talk about the upcoming San Diego Beer News Awards, what makes the event special, new categories for this year, and the people helping shape San Diego’s beer community. Along the way, we get into everything from great beer writing and local brewery culture to some truly strange beer-related headlines.

Then we take the show on the road for a field trip to Inzane Brewing in Downtown Vista, one of our longtime favorite spots, to share a look at the beer, the atmosphere, and why this place keeps us coming back.

It’s beer, community, field trips, and San Diego stories, exactly the way we like it.

Discussing our Safe Beers (and Breaking Dry January)

It’s another round of great beer, good company, and stories that only happen when the mics are on. This episode of I Like Beer covers everything from new brewery openings and dependable “safe beers” to community, collaboration, and the culture that makes San Diego craft beer special.

And thanks again to Esthela, President of the San Diego Brewers Guild, for joining us on the Capital of Craft segment.

Plus: Toasts, roasts, a questionable quicksand warning, and a competitive round of Beer or Not a Beer.

Pull up a barstool and join us.

The Data Is In: 2025 Beer Stats, Favorite Spots, and a Fresh 2026 Start

This episode is a full-on 2025 Untappd Year-in-Review with Jeff, Jeff, and Doc: unique beer counts, top styles, favorite venues, and the bottles/pours that defined the year.

Spoiler: when you combine the totals… it’s basically 110 gallons of “research.”

We also bring on San Diego Brewers Guild President Esthela Davila for our new ILB x Capital of Craft segment to talk all things #sdbeer.

The Ultimate Collaboration!

After 335 episodes in the dark, the curtain is officially lifted. Welcome to the first-ever video broadcast of I Like Beer (now officially rebranding to "ILB"). To mark this milestone, we’ve orchestrated the "Ultimate Collaboration" with the San Diego Brewers Guild’s official podcast, Capital of Craft. Joining hosts Jeff and Jeff is a third Jeff: Jeff Fox—a man who defines the San Diego scene through his roles as a Vista City Council member (District 2), founder of StarFox Media, and lead strategist at Beer Media Co.

 

This episode explores the intersection of consumer fandom and industry authority. Jeff Fox recounts his evolution from a macro-drinker who found IPAs to be a "bitter acquired taste" to a true industry appreciator. The turning point? A "yeast-driven epiphany" at White Labs, where he experienced a single beer recipe fermented with four different yeast strains—a moment that revealed the true artistry and craftsmanship behind the pour.

 

We also dive into the "lore" of ILB. Before the microphones, there were the "Beer-cations." We share the story of our legendary Spring Break van trip to Russian River and Sierra Nevada, a journey that saw us hit 17 breweries before a last-minute text about the grand opening of Burgeon Beer Co. in Carlsbad pushed the tally to a perfect 20. This is the story of how three Jeffs are moving the conversation from a "front row seat" for fans to a "backstage pass" for the entire industry.

 

Watch the premier at 5:00pm tonight (February 2nd, 2026) HERE!