Will be visiting SD for a few days later this month and trying to develop a list of 5-8 breweries to visit. Based on my initial research, likely visit the following breweries, but greatly appreciate any feedback/suggestions from those more familiar with SD brewery scene. I’m Like all types of beer, but would be particularly interested in any with a strong lager program. TIA
Scott, for a strong Lager program you should visit Eppig, they have locations in Point Loma and North Park, I think you’ll do well there, hit their Point Loma location and then head over to Modern Times Lomaland and your set ! I also would highly recommend you visit Pariah Brewing for their amazing hoppy beers.
Not sure I’ll make it up to Lost Abbey as I’ll be right in DT without a car. Not to mention I’ve never really been impressed with their beers, but will likely stop if we otherwise head up that way.
Been to MT in PDX, but worth trying in their hometown, esp as they have 2x the taps of PDX.
I didn’t focus at all on lagers when I was in San Diego in April but I enjoyed some of the kettle sours from Kilowatt in Ocean Beach. Eppig and Pariah in North Park are right next to each other and I thought they were pretty interesting little places. Mike Hess in North Park was also pretty solid. I quite liked the couple of beers I had at Duck Foot in the middle of town too, and Modern Times was definitely worthwhile.
Ummmmmm… Pizza Port!!! They do many different beer styles, but they especially shine with their IPAs. It would be criminal for you to not visit them when you’re in town.