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Jun 13, 2023 · Sharpen your pitchforks—it’s a “best of” list (according to a beer writer). Here are the top 13 breweries in San Diego right now.
What mountain road trip would be complete without stopping at one of San Diego's mountain-side breweries? If you're looking for some great beer and an inviting atmosphere, these four craft breweries are perfect for you.
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- Ballast Point Brewing Company. Starting out in 1996, Ballast Point is dedicated to experimenting with techniques and exploring different ingredients in their beers.
- AleSmith Brewing Company. This company is proud of its humble beginnings. Starting in a small, single-unit commercial space in San Diego, AleSmith was inspired by European flavors to create its brews.
- Modern Times Beer. This fairly experimental company is famous for its delicious hybrids, or what they call "Island-of-Doctor-Moreau-style mash-ups." The entirely employee-owned company is named after a utopian community from the 1800s (now known as Brentwood, Long Island).
- Belching Beaver Brewery. If you can get past the strange name, you'll find some tasty craft beers (and a lot of beaver puns) here. This quirky brewery is all about "dam good times," as it says, so all of the company's beers, from its light blonde ales to barrel-aged stouts, have an extra dose of personality.
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- Modern Times Beer. This San Diego fave uses its in-house coffee roasting to provide specialty coffee-flavored brews. They also feature diverse flavors like Fruitlands Goose with passionfruit and guava and India Pale ale with grapefruit.
- Ballast Point Brewing. Since 1992, Ballast Point has had strong San Diego roots. Try their award-winning Sculpin IPA or a classic Longfin Lager. They have three locations: the original Home Brew Mart in Linda Vista, a tasting room in Miramar, and Little Italy, where you’ll find a full kitchen in an ample, welcoming space.
- Border X Brewing. The first Latino-owned brewery in San Diego incorporates traditional Mexican flavors into their brews like Abuelita’s Chocolate Stout and the Blood Saison with hibiscus and agave.
- Mujeres Brew House. In 2020, San Diego welcomed its first Latina-owned brewery to much fanfare. Located in Barrio Logan, try their Buenas Vibras Pale Ale at one of their events like pop-ups that support local vendors, Loteria Night or many other events designed to help and uplift women of color.
Aug 22, 2024 · The 9 Best Breweries in San Diego 1. Stone Brewing – Escondido. Stone Brewing is easily one of the most iconic San Diego breweries. And while they have a few taprooms and bistros in Southern California, Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Escondido will always be one of my favorites.
Sep 15, 2021 · Check out the 15 best breweries in San Diego for hoppy IPAs, malty lagers, and mouth-puckering sour beers. San Diego is to craft beer what Napa is to wine. Well-renowned as the Capital of...
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Oct 3, 2016 · If these don’t float your keg, no worries: There are plenty of others to try. Just Google “Hops Highway” or “San Diego breweries” — and get your motor runnin’.
