San Diego is the King of Beer in the USA
We are very proud to support the local craft beer industry in San Diego. For over six years, we have created award winning beer experiences at over sixty different breweries. One of our personal places to go is to check out Barrio Logan, a growing artist community steps away from Downtown San Diego. An exciting brewery has opened called Border X Brewery that ties the Mexican American roots into their passion for beer.
Check it out at: http://borderxbrewing.com/ |
Acoustic Ales Brewery
The original brewhouse was built in 1912 and housed the original Mission Brewery. It's the oldest brewery in San Diego county !
Visit them for a brewing experiment! Latitude 33 Brewery
Latitude 33 is always synonymous with “Adventure” — which is also their brewing philosophy.
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Check out our Favorite Breweries in this exclusive San Diego Beer Map!
San Diego Breweries
With over 30 handcraft breweries operating throughout San Diego, it’s safe to say our city's local beer consumption is alive and well. Supporting local breweries is great for a lot of things: buying local beer keeps money circulating in our community, it promotes interest in the local brewing scene and participating bars, restaurants, and suppliers, and most local beers are cheaper than domestic or foreign imports, they'll most likely be fresher, and they can expose you to the magnificent world of beer that's being brewed in your own backyard.
Forget the watery, Super Bowl-promoting varieties, and discover the mouth-watering local beers offered by the top ten San Diego breweries. From the local chapter of the legendary Karl Strauss Brewing Company, to the hip La Jolla Brew House, to the acclaimed Ballast Point Brewing Company, these top breweries serve up handcrafted cold ones to quench any palate.
Discover our favorites breweries in San Diego.
Karl Strauss Brewing company
Karl Strauss is the first brewery that was established in San Diego in 1989. They are famous for the amber pale ale. It's also from where the micro brewery phenomenon started. Karl Strauss Brewing Company is celebrating 25 years of crafting the local San Diego beer scene and more than two decades later it continues to pioneer with its innovative beers
Stumblefoot Brewing Co.
Stumblefoot has set out to make some of the most interesting styles of beer we can think of. We want our beer to be an artisan experience of local flavor. Stumblefoot Brewery is in its first year of joining the ranks of new breweries. Stumblefoot is a name that personifies the boot strap and prototyping format they have done about creating their brewery. The name pays tribute to their willingness to experiment. http://stumblefoot.com/
Rough Draft Brewery
They like beer. And word on the street is you do too. Best place for beer breaks , dozen of great draft on tap. There’s nothing wrong with that. That’s thinking outside the box right? http://roughdraftbrew.com/
Coronado Brewing Company
Coronado Brewing Company provides handcrafted beers in a family-friendly environment. Their dining area can accommodate luncheon parties of up to 30 people, and offers a large menu, including a kid's menu. Signature brews include the Pt. Loma Porter, Mermaids Red Ale, and their gateway beer, Coronado Golden. Book a facility tour or sign-up for their monthly newsletter which announces special offers that are “brewing.” coronadobrewingcompany.com
Aztec Brewery
They specialize in California style beers and ales. Go there and learn more about the Aztec Story and their cervezas especiales. (El Dorado (Aztec Blonde) - Coffee Blonde - Hibiscus (Jamaica) Wheat Beer - Aztec Amber (Gold Ribbon Winner) - Aztec Agave Wheat - Aztec Chipotle IPA
Aztec Sacrifice® - Aztec Cacao Chocolate Porter -Noche de los Muertos) - http://www.aztecbrewery.com/
Green Flash Brewery
They are brewing premium style beers, modern twists on traditional styles, and their beers began to develop a following. Cutting edge brews, Green Flash Brewing Company’s beers don’t fit traditional guidelines. It's also the more roomy brewery around San Diego. http://www.greenflashbrew.com/
San Marcos Brewery and Grill
San Marcos Brewery produces handcrafted ales from their on-premise microbrewery & serves each glass fresh from the tap. Highlights include California Pale, Red Amber, Golden Premium, Honey Ale and Unfiltered Wheat Ale. SMBG also offers a restaurant with tasty American cuisine. sanmarcosbrewery.com
Karl Strauss Brewing Company
In 1986, world-renowned brewer Karl Strauss was approached by his cousin Chris in San Diego to start a local microbrewery. Karl was so passionate about the project that he lent his name, face and voice to the enterprise, and until his passing, remained actively involved. Favorites include the Amber Lager, Red Trolley Ale, Woodie Gold and the popular Windansea Wheat Hefeweizen; a rich ale with banana, clove, and vanilla undertones. karlstrauss.com
Acoustic Ales Brewery
In the early 1900's San Diego was home to several thriving breweries, until Congress passed the 18th Amendment (aka Prohibition), which closed them in 1919.
The original brewhouse was built in 1912 and housed the original Mission Brewery.
They are honored to be brewing in such an important space to San Diego's brewing history. It's an experiment.
Indian Joe Brewery
Indian Joe Brewing, Inc. is a micro-brewery located in Vista, California. Indian Joe brews premium handcrafted, quality beverages for on-premise consumption.
Indian Joe has just opened its doors and also opened the store ! indianjoebrewing.com
Rip Current Brewing
At Rip Current Brewing they are going against the flow in the brewing industry by focusing on robust, flavorful beer styles from around the world. While the tidal wave of beers in the marketplace are lightly bready and largely tasteless lagers, they are creating a rip current by brewing beers that go against the tide engaging your palate with rich malty, big hoppy, sweet fruity and even some barrel-aged and sour style beers. Their goal is to give you the broadest variety of styles at their tasting room and let you tell us what you prefer.
Breakwater Brewing
Everyone needs a break! Come ride the wave at Breakwater Brewing Co. Enjoy their SoCal Beach Style of brewing beer. Their honey beach brew is simply the best in San Diego North County ! breakwaterbrewing.com
Latitude 33 Brewing
Latitude 33 isn’t just the current world headquarters for beer, half a world away, it’s also the place where beer was invented. A quick check of the history books will also show the 33rd parallel played host to some of the world’s most significant events. Great civilizations have risen and fallen (and risen again) upon it. Silk roads and superhighways traverse it. Mythical creatures, ancient gods, biblical figures, sultans, kings, emperors, pirates, and explorers have all called it home. Some even believe the line has mystical significance. http://www.lat33brew.com/
San Diego Brewing Company
The original manufacturing facility known as San Diego Brewing Company opened in 1896. Along with seven signature beers brewed on location, SDBC offers fifty beers on tap every day, and a food menu including House Specials and Sunday Breakfast, where you can order a cold ale to wash down steak and eggs. Top beers here are Hopnotic, Choco-latte, and their best-selling San Diego Amber. sandiegobrewing.com
La Jolla Brew House
La Jolla Brew House is a casual restaurant/brewery offering a selection of specialty beers and five signature beers on tap, including Zomer Brun (Summer Brown) Ale, Blond, Pale, Red, and Wheat. LJBH also offers a pet-friendly patio, private party room with full bar, over 20 flat-screen televisions throughout to catch your favorite game, and monthly Beer Dinners, offering 4 courses with 4 beers.
Ballast Point Brewing Company
One of San Diego's premiere breweries, Ballast Point Brewing Company distributes five of their signature beers throughout San Diego: Yellowtail Pale Ale, Calico Amber Ale, Big Eye I.P.A., Black Marlin Porter and Wahoo Wheat Beer. Since opening in 1992, BPBC has won hundreds of awards, including Gold Medals at both the international World Beer Cup of 2002 and Great American Beer Festival. Book a facility tour and check out this historic San Diego brewery: ballastpoint.com.
Mother Earth Brewing
Here on the West Coast, San Diego is considered by many to be THE hot spot for microbrews. It is here, that Mother Earth Brew Co. was born. Founded in 2008 by three passionate brewers, Mother Earth Brew Co. had one goal; to create distinguished, hand crafted beers that stimulate sensory conversation and a desire for the next sip. From a modest garage, to a 2000 plus sq. foot facility, to an additional 6,000 sq. foot Tap House and Homebrew Supply Store, Mother Earth Brew Co. maintains our original goal – to challenge even the most discriminating beer drinker by creating complex, pallet-pleasing beers, and to promote the art and science of craft beer making! http://www.motherearthbrewing.com/
To Book your Brew Tour, please call us at 619-232-5040.
Forget the watery, Super Bowl-promoting varieties, and discover the mouth-watering local beers offered by the top ten San Diego breweries. From the local chapter of the legendary Karl Strauss Brewing Company, to the hip La Jolla Brew House, to the acclaimed Ballast Point Brewing Company, these top breweries serve up handcrafted cold ones to quench any palate.
Discover our favorites breweries in San Diego.
Karl Strauss Brewing company
Karl Strauss is the first brewery that was established in San Diego in 1989. They are famous for the amber pale ale. It's also from where the micro brewery phenomenon started. Karl Strauss Brewing Company is celebrating 25 years of crafting the local San Diego beer scene and more than two decades later it continues to pioneer with its innovative beers
Stumblefoot Brewing Co.
Stumblefoot has set out to make some of the most interesting styles of beer we can think of. We want our beer to be an artisan experience of local flavor. Stumblefoot Brewery is in its first year of joining the ranks of new breweries. Stumblefoot is a name that personifies the boot strap and prototyping format they have done about creating their brewery. The name pays tribute to their willingness to experiment. http://stumblefoot.com/
Rough Draft Brewery
They like beer. And word on the street is you do too. Best place for beer breaks , dozen of great draft on tap. There’s nothing wrong with that. That’s thinking outside the box right? http://roughdraftbrew.com/
Coronado Brewing Company
Coronado Brewing Company provides handcrafted beers in a family-friendly environment. Their dining area can accommodate luncheon parties of up to 30 people, and offers a large menu, including a kid's menu. Signature brews include the Pt. Loma Porter, Mermaids Red Ale, and their gateway beer, Coronado Golden. Book a facility tour or sign-up for their monthly newsletter which announces special offers that are “brewing.” coronadobrewingcompany.com
Aztec Brewery
They specialize in California style beers and ales. Go there and learn more about the Aztec Story and their cervezas especiales. (El Dorado (Aztec Blonde) - Coffee Blonde - Hibiscus (Jamaica) Wheat Beer - Aztec Amber (Gold Ribbon Winner) - Aztec Agave Wheat - Aztec Chipotle IPA
Aztec Sacrifice® - Aztec Cacao Chocolate Porter -Noche de los Muertos) - http://www.aztecbrewery.com/
Green Flash Brewery
They are brewing premium style beers, modern twists on traditional styles, and their beers began to develop a following. Cutting edge brews, Green Flash Brewing Company’s beers don’t fit traditional guidelines. It's also the more roomy brewery around San Diego. http://www.greenflashbrew.com/
San Marcos Brewery and Grill
San Marcos Brewery produces handcrafted ales from their on-premise microbrewery & serves each glass fresh from the tap. Highlights include California Pale, Red Amber, Golden Premium, Honey Ale and Unfiltered Wheat Ale. SMBG also offers a restaurant with tasty American cuisine. sanmarcosbrewery.com
Karl Strauss Brewing Company
In 1986, world-renowned brewer Karl Strauss was approached by his cousin Chris in San Diego to start a local microbrewery. Karl was so passionate about the project that he lent his name, face and voice to the enterprise, and until his passing, remained actively involved. Favorites include the Amber Lager, Red Trolley Ale, Woodie Gold and the popular Windansea Wheat Hefeweizen; a rich ale with banana, clove, and vanilla undertones. karlstrauss.com
Acoustic Ales Brewery
In the early 1900's San Diego was home to several thriving breweries, until Congress passed the 18th Amendment (aka Prohibition), which closed them in 1919.
The original brewhouse was built in 1912 and housed the original Mission Brewery.
They are honored to be brewing in such an important space to San Diego's brewing history. It's an experiment.
Indian Joe Brewery
Indian Joe Brewing, Inc. is a micro-brewery located in Vista, California. Indian Joe brews premium handcrafted, quality beverages for on-premise consumption.
Indian Joe has just opened its doors and also opened the store ! indianjoebrewing.com
Rip Current Brewing
At Rip Current Brewing they are going against the flow in the brewing industry by focusing on robust, flavorful beer styles from around the world. While the tidal wave of beers in the marketplace are lightly bready and largely tasteless lagers, they are creating a rip current by brewing beers that go against the tide engaging your palate with rich malty, big hoppy, sweet fruity and even some barrel-aged and sour style beers. Their goal is to give you the broadest variety of styles at their tasting room and let you tell us what you prefer.
Breakwater Brewing
Everyone needs a break! Come ride the wave at Breakwater Brewing Co. Enjoy their SoCal Beach Style of brewing beer. Their honey beach brew is simply the best in San Diego North County ! breakwaterbrewing.com
Latitude 33 Brewing
Latitude 33 isn’t just the current world headquarters for beer, half a world away, it’s also the place where beer was invented. A quick check of the history books will also show the 33rd parallel played host to some of the world’s most significant events. Great civilizations have risen and fallen (and risen again) upon it. Silk roads and superhighways traverse it. Mythical creatures, ancient gods, biblical figures, sultans, kings, emperors, pirates, and explorers have all called it home. Some even believe the line has mystical significance. http://www.lat33brew.com/
San Diego Brewing Company
The original manufacturing facility known as San Diego Brewing Company opened in 1896. Along with seven signature beers brewed on location, SDBC offers fifty beers on tap every day, and a food menu including House Specials and Sunday Breakfast, where you can order a cold ale to wash down steak and eggs. Top beers here are Hopnotic, Choco-latte, and their best-selling San Diego Amber. sandiegobrewing.com
La Jolla Brew House
La Jolla Brew House is a casual restaurant/brewery offering a selection of specialty beers and five signature beers on tap, including Zomer Brun (Summer Brown) Ale, Blond, Pale, Red, and Wheat. LJBH also offers a pet-friendly patio, private party room with full bar, over 20 flat-screen televisions throughout to catch your favorite game, and monthly Beer Dinners, offering 4 courses with 4 beers.
Ballast Point Brewing Company
One of San Diego's premiere breweries, Ballast Point Brewing Company distributes five of their signature beers throughout San Diego: Yellowtail Pale Ale, Calico Amber Ale, Big Eye I.P.A., Black Marlin Porter and Wahoo Wheat Beer. Since opening in 1992, BPBC has won hundreds of awards, including Gold Medals at both the international World Beer Cup of 2002 and Great American Beer Festival. Book a facility tour and check out this historic San Diego brewery: ballastpoint.com.
Mother Earth Brewing
Here on the West Coast, San Diego is considered by many to be THE hot spot for microbrews. It is here, that Mother Earth Brew Co. was born. Founded in 2008 by three passionate brewers, Mother Earth Brew Co. had one goal; to create distinguished, hand crafted beers that stimulate sensory conversation and a desire for the next sip. From a modest garage, to a 2000 plus sq. foot facility, to an additional 6,000 sq. foot Tap House and Homebrew Supply Store, Mother Earth Brew Co. maintains our original goal – to challenge even the most discriminating beer drinker by creating complex, pallet-pleasing beers, and to promote the art and science of craft beer making! http://www.motherearthbrewing.com/
To Book your Brew Tour, please call us at 619-232-5040.
