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Raise a Toast to the Capital of Craft Beer

There’s always excitement brewing across San Diego’s celebrated beer scene


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Add Local San Diego Craft Beer to your Sightseeing Itinerary

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.

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Must Try San Diego Craft Beers at the Source

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.

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San Diego Breweries Beer Fans are Talking About

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.

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San Diego Breweries are Taking Food to the Next Level

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.

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Find great beer throughout San Diego County

Consult our definitive list of breweries, brew pubs, brewery-owned bars, restaurants and tap rooms to scope out sudsy standouts no matter where in San Diego you find yourself. Local beer is literally everywhere, and it’s truly something to write home about!

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Cornhole Sundays

Original 40 Brewing
Aug 19, 2024 - ongoing

Each Sunday, visit us in North Park for some free-casual cornhole play. Play with a friend or bring a team!

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Private Chauffeured Vineyards Adventure

San Diego Beer, Wine & Spirits Tours
Oct 11, 2024 - ongoing

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...

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San Diego Brew Fest

Jan 11, 2025

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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