Thanks for the detailed recommendation list. We will end up staying 2 days down near North Park and one day up in Carlsbad. This is the current list. Unlikely that we will go to multiple locations for one brewery, but if time allows we might. Appreciate the beer bar/bottle shop recommendations, but we try to stick to breweries only to maximize time spent at them. May try to find some time for O'Briens. Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens - Escondido North Park Beer Company (Flagship) North Park Beer Company - Bankers Hill Mcilhenney Brewing Co. Pure Project North Park Pure Project Vista Pure Project Balboa Park Pure Project The Lost Abbey Brewing Co. The Church by The Lost Abbey The Sanctuary by The Lost Abbey The Confessional by The Lost Abbey Seek Beer Co. Modern Times Beer Modern Times Flavordome Abnormal Beer Co AleSmith Brewing Company Burgeon Beer Company Burgeon at The Oasis - Escondido Burgeon at The Grove Burgeon at The Arbor - Little Italy Madueño - Cacho Tasting Room California Wild Ales California Wild Ales Societe Brewing Company Societe Brewing Company Hopnonymous Brewing Company Original 40 Brewing Company Stone Brewing Tap Room - Oceanside Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens – Liberty Station East Village Brewing Company Harland Brewing Co. - Bay Park Harland Brewing Co - Scripps Ranch Harland Brewing - One Paseo Harland - South Park Mason Ale Works Tasting Room Mason Ale Works Tasting Room Belching Beaver Brewery North Park Belching Beaver Brewery Pub 980 Belching Beaver Brewery Tavern and Grill (Downtown Vista) Belching Beaver Brewery Oceanside Burning Beard Brewing Co. TapRoom Beer Company Pizza Port Ocean Beach Pizza Port Belmont Park Pizza Port Solana Beach Pizza Port Bressi Ranch Pizza Port Tasting Room Deft Brewing Ballast Point Brewing (India St) Barley & Sword Brewing Company
hope you dont mind driving and traffic because this is pretty ambitious not impossible but way to much in my opinion
Now that’s a list. Yup, Sun Diego still rocks beer. We here in Orange County have a good source as well. I’m in my hop heaven. Have fun!
For your Modern Times, only the Flavordome in North park and the Far West Lounge in Encinitas exist. I just don't want you to cruise into Point Loma only to realize that location is now long gone. Edit: And if you decide to do Encinitas then I would say do MT's Far West Lounge, Lost Abbey's The Confessional, and then I really like Encinitas Ale House. Although you do seem to be leaning more towards just visiting breweries, as you mentioned.
We don’t plan to hit every location for each brewery. We plan out operating hours beforehand which sometimes helps guide which location to visit and the route. We should be able to hit a couple Friday night in the Downtown area, a whole day Saturday for the Downtown area, and then be able to hit some on Sunday on the way up to Carlsbad, and a bit of time Monday to get some last minute ones in.
Big thanks. I must have mapped it wrong and had included the Point Loma accidentally. Appreciate you pointing that out.
This never grows old to those that visit but, you have very high expectations for Numerous visitations to several locations. Doing research beforehand was great so you already have some idea; you're just wanting to finalize. Anyhow, Listen to what some have said. Heck, a main person from one brewery has already chimed in which is nice. Your best bet is go with your gut, really. these are all opinions/suggestions from us locals but, you just need to explore, i'll chime in and just throw them out there: oside - green cheek north park beer co harland pure project societe pizza port Mcilhenney burgeon alesmith churchills All in no particular order but please do yourself a favor and visit some True og's: Obriens and karl strauss Sure people might think, karl strauss wtf? don't do yourself a disservice by not going. these guys have been around and haven't struck out like others (stone)
thanks for the post. I don’t find it essential to hit every location for every brewery. I would say that there are special circumstances where it is worthwhile (e.g. Dogfish Head’s Milton location and their Rehoboth Beach). We will certainly be hitting the ones on that list. Mcilhenney is the logistically most challenging but would like to make it work. Cheers.
Heck, if you’re gonna throw in Karl Strauss then I would throw in Stone Escondido for the atmosphere. They still have some good beers to choose from. The food is okay to good for the high price. Haven’t been in forever but would still recommend for being one of the originals in Sun Diego.
I actually found Stone's prices to be very competitive not too long ago. Food and beers were cheaper than many others. USD > Sapporo JPY
Is there an up to date online draft list at the Church? (Lost Abbey) Wife and I are here in SD till Monday evening, and the Church is pretty nearby our hotel. This thread has been very helpful.
Any recommendations on where to find McIlhenny beers up around Carlsbad/Oceanside? Am in town with the family but won't be able to make a trip up to Alpine. I've been dying to try Muntz for years - moved away from the area just before they opened up.
They used to keep up on the website, but doesnt seem like it anymore. For sure worth checking out, but closest you will get is probably going to be Untappd. Also, check out East Village Brewing Co down by you too. For sure worth the stop in.
I see them every now and then at Churchills, but they are hit and miss since everything rotates. Closest would probably be OBriens, which is like a 25-minute drive. They usually have something on by them. Good spot for lunch with the family too on the patio. Check their instagram as they post the tap list daily.
Thanks for the response. Will probably head over there today anyway. It's relatively close to the airport and I generally like their beer. Appreciate the recommendation about EVB, but I'm planning to visit Alesmith today as well. Two breweries in a day is my absolute limit, especially if I'm drinking high octane beer.
I thought perhaps this to be the best thread for this vs creating a new one....If you are ever around North County Carlsbad area, there is a small brewery that is 100% worth checking out, it's Culver Beer Company. Inside they have Locally Toasted Deli with top shelf sammys. They were just highlighted in SDBeer news for being a great not well known place. To be honest, it's my most frequented regular as it's right by work, and I've been in their Mug Club for many years. Consistent solid beers, and head brewer Mike is the main teacher at Mira Costa College brewing program. Very cool people and a cool vibe. You can also see planes flying into Carlsbad Airport if that is interesting for you.
