“I’ve had the great fortune to work with Brandon Hernández for more than 10 years and have always found him to be a knowledgeable, detailed and passionate writer. He knows his beat better than anyone and brings a level of professionalism that is needed in journalism today. Brandon gets the scoops because his sources trust him and readers get the benefit of insider information that matters. Brandon is the kind of reporter that is an editor’s dream and from day one will be come an invaluable resource to any organization.”
— John Holl, Author & Former Editor
Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine, All About Beer Magazine & The Beer Connoisseur Magazine
“Few people understand the art of brewing. Few people understand the craft of writing clear, concise, compelling prose. Far, far fewer have mastered both of these disciplines. Brandon Hernández is one of this select company. A veteran of several world-class breweries, Hernández is also one of the hardest working and most highly regarded beer writers I know. He’s fast, accurate and insightful, drawing on a wealth of inside knowledge and experience.”
— Peter Rowe, Senior Reporter & Beer Columnist
The San Diego Union-Tribune
“Aside from the eloquence of his writing, I have always held Brandon Hernández in the highest esteem because of his relentless commitment to integrity and honesty in his reviews of breweries and beer. When asked about that, his explanation was that his readers trust him to tell it like it is with no punches pulled. The reality of beer writing is that most of us do not have that courage. We operate on the ‘if you don’t have anything good to say, say nothing’ principle, and while I am OK with that because I believe that silence speaks volumes, I am envious of Brandon in that his candor speaks the truth.”
— Daniel Drennon, Publisher & Editor
Beer Paper L.A.
“Brandon Hernández’s reporting is insightful, honest and consistently held in the highest regard. As a professional brewer, I believe he sets the standard in San Diego by which all other beer and beat reporting must measure themselves.”
— Tomme Arthur, Co-owner & Director of Brewery Operations
Port Brewing, The Lost Abbey & The Hop Concept
“Brandon Hernández is more passionate about beer than any other writer in town and has my respect because of it.”
— Colby Chandler, Vice President & Specialty Brewer
Ballast Point Brewing
“I can always count on Brandon Hernández to bring solid facts to his readers. His opinions are always substantial and accurate.”
— Jeff Bagby, Co-owner & Brewmaster
Bagby Beer Co.