San Diego is known for its vast amount of outdoor activities to partake in. Whether it is out on the water sailing the big blue, or hitting Balboa Bark for a picnic. What is there to do once the sun has gone down? Many locals here suggest heading to a brewery in the evenings. They all have awesome vibes and each one brings something new to the table. In fact, microbreweries have become so popular in San Diego that they seem to be everywhere! San Diego Sailing Tours even offers some of these craft beers for you to enjoy while out on our sails! Here are a few that we recommend going to after a long day in the sun when you need a refreshing drink!
Ballast Point:
Locations: Miramar, Little Italy and Scripps Ranch
Starting out in 1996 a small group of San Diego brewers wanted to simply make a better beer. They make sure that they are constantly making the best quality products by focusing on their storage, pressure, and method of brewing.
* Each location has tasting rooms, tours, and even menus to order food from!
Modern Times:
Modern Times Breweries focuses on producing flavorful, complex, flavorful, and sessionish beers. They have multiple different seasonal beers to satisfy multiple different cravings. Make sure to check out all of their unique and expertly crafted artisan beers.
Locations: Point Loma and North Park
* 32 taps available at these locations. You can even order your own food from a tasty restaurant nearby and have it delivered to the brewery while you are enjoying their local craft!
Green Flash Brewing Company:
Starting in 2002 by Lisa and Mike Hinkley, Green Flash Brewery has always on producing great flavored beer with no exceptions. Always experimenting with their taste and ingredients, Green Flash always strives to produce new and interesting flavors.
Location: Mira Mesa
* Enjoy the selection of 30 different taps while also enjoying food from their Green Flash food truck located on location!
Latitude 33 Brewing Company:
Latitude 33 concentrates on providing unrivaled quality in all of their beers. They focus on bringing out very unique flavors that you haven’t seen in any other beer.`
Location: Vista (North County)
*This brewery has a tasting room open 7 days a week with ranging times from noon to 10 pm
Culture Brewing Company:
Culture Brewing has always been dedicated to their craft. From the beginning, their goal has been to create a better beer for San Diegans.
Location: Solana Beach, Ocean Beach and Encinitas
* Each location has a variety of beers on tap. Check out their website to see what is available at each location!