Well-known for their Irish stouts, Half Door also brews up delicious pale ales, IPAs, and mocha brews.
From the rustic tables to the pictures on the walls to the overflowing bookshelves, Half Door provides an easy, pleasant atmosphere to enjoy a pint. Set in a two-storey Victorian-style home in the middle of San Diego’s glittering high-rise condos, Half Door Brewing oozes with character. Half Door Brewing 903 Island Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 We would describe it as “a vacation in a glass”. Resident’s signature Vacation Coconut IPA is a real standout - a medium light-bodied beer with notes of lightly toasted coconut, pineapple, and sweet tropical citrus. Since then, he has brewed numerous award-winning beers and opened Resident Brewing Company, which shares a space with craft restaurant The Local. Resident Brewmaster Rob Masterson - a former IT consultant - started it all many years ago when he received a microbrew kit for Christmas and fell in love with the art of brewing. Their slogan is “For The Love of Beer” and they mean it. Resident Brewing Company 1065 Fourth Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 A sampling of five signature brews is included along the way. The real highlight of a visit to Mission Brewery is taking a tour of the brewery where you will get to experience the brewing process from start to finish. Housed in the historic Wonder Bread building in San Diego’s East Village, Mission Brewery’s one-of-a-kind space features beautiful exposed brick walls and an utterly massive 2,500 sq ft tasting room overlooked by the brewhouse. Mission Brewery 1441 L Street, San Diego, CA 92101 If you are feeling peckish you can’t go wrong with their famous Brewhouse Mussels sauteed in CBC’s own Seacoast Pilsner with garlic, pico de gallo, and cajun cream. Founded by brothers Ron and Rick Chapman, this family-owned local favorite serves up a dizzying array of classic West Coast ales, specialized ambers, and wheat beers.ĭon’t miss the delightfully citrusy Orange Ave Wit, boasting hints of orange zest and coriander, or the Islander IPA - a deliciously hoppy local favorite. With over 90 craft beer breweries in the area, we have compiled this guide to five of the best so you can jump right in and explore the craft beer culture of San Diego and Coronado.Ĭoronado Brewing Company 170 Orange Avenue, Coronado, CA, 92118ĬBC has been delighting visitors and residents of Coronado Island for nearly two decades. Flavorful West Coast-style IPAs are the main attraction, supported by a cast of classic ambers, frothy stouts, and experimental brews. Known as the Craft Beer Capital of America, it’s no surprise that San Diego’s craft beer scene is hopping (pun intended).
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