Paul Segura

Brewer

Paul Segura is a beer and brewing expert based in San Diego, CA. With over 30 years of experience, Paul is the Head Brewer and Brewmaster at Karl Strauss Brewing Company. He is the co-host of The 91X Beer for Breakfast Show and previously taught a brewing class at the University of California - San Diego for their Professional Certificate in Brewing program. He has also been featured in the San Diego Beer News Portrait of a Brewer series. Paul received a diploma in Intensive Craft Brewing Science & Engineering with the first graduating class from the American Brewers Guild.

Education

  • BS, Political Science, San Diego State University

Professional Achievements

  • Brewmaster for Karl Strauss Brewing Company
  • Member of the first graduating class of the American Brewers Guild’s Intensive Craft Brewing Science and Engineering Academy
  • Has over 30 years of commercial brewing experience, and his beers have won many international medals
  • Has extensive knowledge in brewing most of the classic beer styles, including British, Belgian, German, and American
  • Has been a beer judge at international beer competitions all around the world for over 15 years
  • Co-host of the 91X FM Beer for Breakfast radio show
  • Taught Brewery Operations Management at UC San Diego’s Professional Certificate in Brewing program

Certifications & Organizations

  • Certificate, American Brewers Guild, Intensive Craft Brewing Science and Engineering

Favorite Piece of Advice

When you brew beer, be sure to take copious notes. If you hit a home run, you'll want to repeat it. If you strike out, you'll want to avoid it.

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Co-authored Articles (6)

Does Beer Go Bad? How to Tell if It’s Still Good

Plus, creative ways to use expired beerYou may think that beer that’s been in the back of your fridge for 6 months isn’t worth touching, but we’re here to tell you that there’s hope! While beer does have an expir...

How to Drink and Taste a Beer Like an Expert

Learn to pour & appreciate beer (even if it's not your favorite drink)Are you someone who thinks they don’t like beer, but want to give it another chance? Or maybe you already love beer, but want to know how to love it...

How to

Cool Beers Without a Fridge

You want to keep your beers cold, but you don't have a fridge! Your approach will vary depending on whether you're outdoors or indoors; you'll need to work with what you have available. In general, there are three low-t...

The Essential Guide to Different Types of Beer

Learn about different beer styles and what to pair them withYou might think a beer is just a beer—but then you go to order one, and there are so many different types. What’s the difference between a lager, a pilsner,...

How to

Buy a Keg

A keg is a barrel that typically holds enough beer to serve guests at a large party or event. Buying a keg is simple, as long as you have the proper identification and money to pay deposits and beer costs. Planning for a...

How to

Order Beer

Beer is a great beverage that you can enjoy at a bar, pub, restaurant, or other fun venue. Trying different types of beer when you are out is a good way to find out which ones you like. If you're ordering beer with frien...