The Bulletin
Clear thinking about drinking.
Notes from the people who make it. What is in your drink, what it does, and where to take it in San Diego.
01 · Hardwater 101
The category, the science, what is in the can.
5 essays
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Sep 21, 2026 Non-Carbonated Alcoholic Drinks: The Full List Every non-carbonated alcoholic drink we know of, from still wine and sake to hard teas, canned margaritas and Hardwater, with who each one is actually for. -
Sep 16, 2026 Congeners and Hangovers: Why Some Drinks Hurt More Than Others What congeners are, why bourbon hurts more than vodka the next morning, what actually causes a hangover, and which drinks carry the fewest of them. -
Feb 25, 2026 What Is a Hardwater? What is a Hardwater? Discover the new non-carbonated alcohol category built on neutral grain spirit, mineral-balanced water, and full ingredient transparency. -
Feb 9, 2026 What Is Neutral Grain Spirit? A clear, science-backed explanation of neutral grain spirit, what it is, how it differs from vodka, and why purity and low congener content matter. -
Dec 11, 2025 The SUNGOD Whitepaper: Why We Took the Carbonation Out The SUNGOD whitepaper: why we removed carbonation, how neutral grain spirit and real juice behave without it, and what that changes about how a drink feels.
02 · Our story
Why SunGod exists and how it got made.
3 essays
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Sep 30, 2026 Building SUNGOD, Episode 1: Why We Started From Scratch The first episode of Building SUNGOD: Ben at HQ on why seltzers and late whiskey were not cutting it, the congener research, and the three parts of the can. -
Feb 9, 2026 The Flavor Development Story The story behind SUNGOD’s flavors, how real, organic ingredients, intentional formulation, and place-driven experiences shaped Minted Sol and Solar Drift. -
Jan 27, 2026 The Story of SUNGOD: Why We Built a Non-Carbonated Drink The origin story of SUNGOD, why we started the brand, our engineering-first ethos, and how we’re rethinking alcohol for modern, active lives.
03 · Field guides
San Diego. Where to go and what to bring.
11 essays
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Oct 8, 2026 The Palm Springs Pool Day Guide: Passes, Rules, What to Bring How to plan a Palm Springs pool day: which hotel pools sell day passes, what each one allows, when the heat is right, and what to pack for the rental. -
Oct 5, 2026 Where to Stay in San Diego for a Bachelorette Party, Compared La Jolla, Coronado, the Gaslamp, Pacific Beach or North County for a San Diego bachelorette party, compared on rental rules, spas, brunch and the cooler stop. -
Oct 1, 2026 Halloween in San Diego 2026: The Parties Worth It Halloween in San Diego 2026 lands on a Saturday. The parties worth a ticket, the haunts still open, the bar crawls to skip, and where to stock a house party. -
Sep 28, 2026 Where to Drink in La Jolla: A Local's Guide to the Bars Where to drink in La Jolla, from the Prospect Street bars and rooftops to Bird Rock and the Shores, plus the four shops that carry SUNGOD for the house. -
Sep 24, 2026 Where to Stay in San Diego for a Bachelor Party, Compared Pacific Beach, the Gaslamp, North Park or Coronado for a San Diego bachelor party, compared on rental rules, the bars, rideshare times and the cooler stop. -
Sep 7, 2026 San Diego Bachelorette Party Itineraries by Group Vibe Six San Diego bachelorette party itineraries: Gaslamp nights, a PB house, La Jolla's Pink Lady, Coronado by ferry, a bay cruise, a North County spa day. -
Mar 25, 2026 San Diego Bachelor Party Ideas & Itineraries by Group Vibe Six San Diego bachelor party itineraries sorted by the group's vibe: Gaslamp nights, a PB house, Torrey Pines golf, the Del, a bay cruise, Encinitas surf. -
Mar 20, 2026 The Cardiff Crack Hack The Cardiff Crack Hack: 5 smart ways to get Cardiff Crack in North County San Diego without waiting in line, including pickup, catering, and Bier Garden. -
Mar 20, 2026 Clean Drinking Guide for San Diego Healthy alcohol options in San Diego for people who want balance, a clean drinking guide to cleaner ingredients, transparency, and lower-impact choices. -
Mar 20, 2026 The Perfect Encinitas Beach Day Guide How to plan a perfect beach day in Encinitas, the best stretches of sand, when to arrive, what to pack, and what to drink once you are set up. -
Mar 14, 2026 Green Flash San Diego: The Best Spots to Watch the Sunset Where to see the green flash in San Diego: the La Jolla rooftops, Sunset Cliffs and the Gliderport, with hours, parking, best months and what the flash is.