Kilowatt Brewing




7576 Clairemont Mesa Blvd
San Diego, California, 92111-1504
United States
(619) 800-0591 | map
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Ratings by BeerMeCJS:
Rated by BeerMeCJS from California
4.1/5 rDev +2.5%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4
Aug 06, 2016
4.1/5 rDev +2.5%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4
Aug 06, 2016
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by LXIXME from New Mexico
4.39/5 rDev +9.7%
vibe: 5 | quality: 3.75 | service: 5 | selection: 4.25
4.39/5 rDev +9.7%
vibe: 5 | quality: 3.75 | service: 5 | selection: 4.25
One of the most unique places you will ever walk into to try a in house brewed beer. The beer itself isn't much to brag about but this place is f'n awesome.
Feb 18, 2026Reviewed by Sammy from Canada (ON)
3.64/5 rDev -9%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 3.5 | service: 3.75 | selection: 3.75
3.64/5 rDev -9%
vibe: 3.5 | quality: 3.5 | service: 3.75 | selection: 3.75
An eccentric cafe, on disco mode when I was there. A ladder to get to selection of hard liquor for cocktails. Several bottles of wine, and their taps. Fair beer place, pretty quiet with a few people buying beer-to-go.Server was pretty sharp and funny.
Jan 23, 2026Reviewed by WillieThreebiers from Connecticut
4.07/5 rDev +1.8%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 4 | selection: 4.25
4.07/5 rDev +1.8%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4 | service: 4 | selection: 4.25
Small brewery with tasting room in industrial building on the main drag. Short straight bar perpendicular to the entrance on the right seats 8, with a few tables inside and a dozen picnic tables on the front lawn. 20 nicely assorted beers on tap. Crowlers to go.
Apr 21, 2023Reviewed by BeanBump from California
3.94/5 rDev -1.5%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.25 | service: 3.5 | selection: 4
3.94/5 rDev -1.5%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.25 | service: 3.5 | selection: 4
Kilowatt makes some GREAT beers. They also make some so-so beers. In my opinion, about 70% of the menu is great and the other 30% is a pass. I've also experienced some inconsistency with some recipes. Case and point: Mango Pale Ale. This beer drank like a fruit beer when they first released it; sweet, fruity and light. Some months later, the beer had transformed into a hoppy pale with a slight mango aftertaste. I stopped drinking it for about a year and finally gave it another shot only to find that they had changed it to a new recipe closer to the original while still maintaining some hoppiness. Ive heard other people tell similar stories.
I will say, however, that they arent afraid to try new and crazy recipes which I find refreshing. Not being afraid to take risks is what keeps me coming back to Kilowatt. They also have one of the better bottle clubs around. $30 every other month gets you three 22oz bottles, a free flight and 20% off your bill. Not too shabby.
Overall Kilowatt is worth a visit and they have some awesome beers, just be prepared to potentially deal with a little hit or miss.
Sep 21, 2017I will say, however, that they arent afraid to try new and crazy recipes which I find refreshing. Not being afraid to take risks is what keeps me coming back to Kilowatt. They also have one of the better bottle clubs around. $30 every other month gets you three 22oz bottles, a free flight and 20% off your bill. Not too shabby.
Overall Kilowatt is worth a visit and they have some awesome beers, just be prepared to potentially deal with a little hit or miss.
Rated by Chief_Gierhahn
4.49/5 rDev +12.3%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.25 | service: 5 | selection: 4.5
4.49/5 rDev +12.3%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.25 | service: 5 | selection: 4.5
Great little spot.
Apr 13, 2016Reviewed by DVMin98 from North Carolina
4.22/5 rDev +5.5%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4 | selection: 4.5
4.22/5 rDev +5.5%
vibe: 4 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4 | selection: 4.5
Cool little place with a nice selection of drafts. Many different styles. Fridge with about 6 or so different bombers for sale. Quality of the brews was good. A few were really good. Some were average. Nice guy behind the bar. Food truck outside. Enjoyed it
Mar 12, 2016Reviewed by IGOTASIXPACK from California
4.38/5 rDev +9.5%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4 | service: 4.75 | selection: 4.5
4.38/5 rDev +9.5%
vibe: 4.25 | quality: 4 | service: 4.75 | selection: 4.5
Friendly staff. Willing to talk shop. Show how they do it. Usual SD warehouse location. Food trucks come by. Tv's showing the game. Nice breeze and a great selection. 15 or so on tap, nitro as well. Diverse list of IPA's to RIS... Opened in 2015. Nice spot. Small batch beer. It's great to see a place this small have more on tap than society down the street. How is that possible?
Oct 12, 2015Rated by retry4z from California
4.38/5 rDev +9.5%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.75 | selection: 4
4.38/5 rDev +9.5%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.75 | selection: 4
Came during the soft open. Nice staff and promising beer.
Mar 08, 2015
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