Hillcrest Brewing Company

Hillcrest Brewing CompanyHillcrest Brewing Company
Hillcrest Brewing CompanyHillcrest Brewing Company
Brewery, Bar, Eatery, Beer-to-go

1458 University Ave
San Diego, California, 92103-3405
United States

(619) 269-4323 | map
hillcrestbrewingcompany.com
BEER STATS
Ratings:
81
Average:
3.54
Beers:
16
Active:
4
New:
0
Inactive:
10
Retired:
2
PLACE STATS
Average:
4.07
Ratings:
12 | reviews: 4
pDev:
5.41%
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Reviewed by 2beerdogs from California

4.06/5  rDev -0.2%
vibe: 4.5 | quality: 3.75 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4 | food: 4.25
Great place. Taplists has some solid local offerings. When it comes to their brews, the only standout when I was there was the wee heavy, Banana Hammock. Pizzas are solid. Help was great.
Feb 28, 2025
 
Rated: 4.08 by REVZEB from Illinois

Feb 24, 2020
 
Rated: 4 by chrisjws from California

Apr 28, 2019
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Reviewed by WillieThreebiers from Connecticut

4.14/5  rDev +1.7%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 4.5 | selection: 4
Good sized tasting room alongside farmers market. Hexagonal-ish bar in center of tap room seats 20 plus with tables and outdoor covered patio seating. Dozen beers on tap, but no longer does growler fills.
Dec 02, 2018
 
Rated: 3.68 by deniserat from California

Jun 16, 2016
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Reviewed by Grogsky from Canada ()

4.44/5  rDev +9.1%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.5 | service: 5 | selection: 4
Fantastic service. Had a number of their own brews on tap as well as other local selections. Quality of beer and the atmosphere made for a great venue. Sitting outside for happy hour watching the day go by was a great treat while trying the 30ish styles available. Highly recommend if you're in or near San Diego!
Apr 18, 2016
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Rated by beerinspector1 from California

4.1/5  rDev +0.7%
vibe: 5 | quality: 4 | service: 4 | selection: 4 | food: 4
Good people, good service and great food.
Great selection of guest beers.
Unfortunately HBCo. brews are sub par.
Aug 12, 2015
 
Rated: 4.45 by Dicers from California

Mar 27, 2015
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Reviewed by GRG1313 from California

3.95/5  rDev -2.9%
vibe: 3.75 | quality: 4 | service: 4 | selection: 4 | food: 3.75
I had heard absolutely nothing about this small brewery until about a half hour before visiting. This is a quality place that is flying under the radar. Each beer tasted was distinctive and made with quality. There is a saturation and rich flavor profile to each offering and while nothing is over the top everything is very good. The place has a nice vibe, good service and serves a very legitimate pizza!
Feb 23, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by Lucnifter from California

Sep 10, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by ThePaleRider from California

Jul 23, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by BillRoth from Maryland

Oct 16, 2013