San Diego County’s thriving beer scene takes in more than 200 breweries and public venues, from independent artisanal brewers to big homegrown companies. Click the links below and explore San Diego’s awesome array of IPAs, lagers and so much more — all of them on tap and just waiting for visitors to enjoy.
We’ve surveyed the sud-scapes surrounding some of San Diego’s most popular destinations for visitors. So whether you’re here on business, taking in a ball game, or treating the family to a day of fun at one of the region’s amusement parks, you’ll have the inside track on nearby breweries stocked with beers as tasty and memorable as those grand attractions. Peruse our cheat sheet, then make time to taste for yourself why San Diego is considered a can’t-miss destination for beer the world over.
San Diego is rightfully known for its hoppy beers. Bold, vibrant West Coast IPAs are what first earned the region widespread attention. Over time, the style – the most popular in the country for decades now – was further refined with the advent of the “San Diego-style" IPA, a brightly aromatic, intensely hoppy India pale ale made extra drinkable thanks to balanced bitterness and a stripped-back malt bill. Check out our guide to notable IPAs and other popular beers – lagers, amber and dark ales, stouts and more – sorted by style for your convenience.
Looking to visit the cool-kid breweries that beer fans in San DIego and beyond are raving about? From north to south, east to west, we break down the county’s “it” breweries and the top craft beers in San Diego. From new arrivals reshaping what beer can be to perennial award-winning overachievers to eco-driven operations serving up beer with a side of heart, there’s far more than FOMO and faddishness driving beerophiles to the current crop representing local beer’s in-crowd, and we can’t wait to tell you all about them.
A delicious trend has arisen over the past several years: While brewers were once content simply to offer world-class beer, many of them are now upping the visitor experience, installing kitchens and developing unique culinary concepts so they can offer top-tier in-house food options that match the quality of their ales and lagers. Join us as we detail several of those businesses, including addresses and some key menu items so you can find brewery venues with food that matches your palate’s preferences.
Private Chauffeured Vineyards Adventure includes many attractions in ONE! The finest local wines; delicious farm-to-table food; hidden gems; sightseeing; history; culture; fully guided tour for the...
The annual San Diego Brew Festival finally returns! The event will feature over 70 breweries, 200 beers, 10 of San Diego’s best food trucks as well as cover bands and lawn games. The SD Brew...
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