Kilowatt’s newest location in Oceanside is the best of its three current tasting rooms. Plus it has food. And over the last year or two the beer has really leveled up.
Harland Brewing Co. One Paseo, Carmel Valley
Harland Brewing Co.’s first tasting room, at the One Paseo development in Carmel Valley, is a strong entry into San Diego’s competitive craft beer market. There’s room for improvement with the beer but they are already firing on all cylinders.
2019 U.S. Open Beer Competition: San Diego Winners
Six San Diego brewing companies won a total of nine bronze and silver medals at the 2019 U.S. Open Beer Competition held in Oxford, Ohio.
Original 40 Brewing, North Park
Original 40, the fifteenth brewery in North Park, is a very worthy addition to this beer-centric neighborhood
My Yard Live, San Marcos
The sprawling, kid-friendly, My Yard Live offers food, a full bar, games, and several distinct areas including a lovely patio with umbrellas and lawn chairs. They aren’t competing just on beer—which, at least at this early stage, is lucky for them.
How Many Breweries in San Diego? July 2019 Edition
July was a busy month. Three tasting rooms opened, and one brewery opened. One brewery closed. There are now 156 craft and 5 non-craft breweries in San Diego county, plus 51 craft and 1 non-craft tasting rooms, for a grand total of 213 locations.
Back Again: Division 23 Brewing, Miramar
I made a return visit to Division 23 a couple of weeks ago. It is still a great tasting room, and the beer has leveled up. #craftbeer #sdbeer
Thorn Brewing, Mission Hills
Thorn Brewing’s tasting room in Mission Hills opened in late July 2019. It is a great spot. #sdbeer #craftbeer
How Many Breweries in San Diego? June 2019 Edition
June 2019 #SanDiego #craftbeer update: 161 breweries (+1 net) + 49 tasting rooms (+1 net) = 210 locations (+2 net). 3.4% growth in locations since Jan 2019. Since June 2018, 50% increase in tasting rooms & 4% increase in craft breweries. 40 projects in planning.
San Diego Beer Tour: East Village
Thinking about a San Diego beercation? Here for a conference and want to explore the famous San Diego craft beer scene? Here’s a beer tour of downtown’s East Village neighborhood, a hot spot where you’ll find 8 (soon ten) breweries and tasting rooms in 1.4 mile walk.
Little Miss Brewing, East Village
The third of Little Miss Brewing’s locations opened in East Village in January 2019. They are located right across the street from Duck Foot and within a few blocks of a total eight other craft breweries and tasting rooms.
Second Chance Beer Company, Small Business of the Year
Second Chance Beer Co. is the 2019 Small Business of the Year for the 77th California Assembly District. Congratulations! Another award to go with their GABF and SDIBC medals. #sdbeer #dowelldogood
San Diego Beer Tour: Ocean Beach
There is an excellent grouping of eight craft breweries and satellite tasting rooms in Ocean Beach. Come for the #beach, stay for the #beer. #craftbeer #beertour #beercation #sdbeer #sandiegocraftbeer #sandiego #localbeer #indiebeer
Two Roots Brewing, Ocean Beach
Two Roots Brewing has a nifty tasting room in Ocean Beach. Their beers are good and the setting is very nice. Relax in the large window open to the street, or at the long bar.
Hodad's, Ocean Beach
I did not drink beer at Hodad’s original location in Ocean Beach. I recommend you don’t, too.
Plan 9 Alehouse, Escondido
Plan 9 Alehouse in Escondido is a nice spot for lunch and a beer. They have a quality guest craft beer list in addition to offering several made on site. The science fiction these is subtle but a nice touch.
Back to Bagby Beer Co., Oceanside
Babgy Beer Co. is right up there with one of the best craft beer experiences you can have. Check out their gorgeous Oceanside restaurant, especially the patios (plural), and sample some world-class beer. #localbeer #sdbeer #oceanside #independentbeer #beercation
Carlsbad Brewing Company, Bressi Ranch
Review #220: Carlsbad Brewing Co.: Another great brewery in the Bressi Ranch neighborhood of Carlsbad. #sdbeer #craftbeer #sandiegobeer #beertour #beertography
Mike Hess Brewing, Imperial Beach
The Mike Hess tasting room in Imperial Beach is right across the street from the Coronado Brewing pub, and it is home to an outpost of City Tacos. The beach and pier are steps away. It is an idyllic setting for summery days. #sdbeer #craftbeer
How Many Breweries in San Diego? May 2019 Edition
MAY UPDATE: 14 pieces of news related to brewery and tasting room openings and closings in San Diego from the last seven weeks. Breweries = 160 (+2), tasting rooms = 48 (+2) for a total of 208 (plus 13 non-SD craft brewpubs). #craftbeer #sdbeer #sandiegobeer #instabeer