10 Barrel Brewing
Get ready, San Diego: 10 Barrel Brewing has arrived! Since its foundation in 2006 by three friends in Oregon, 10 Barrel has expanded to four locations in four different states, with its fifth and newest opening up right here in the East Village on May 27. Witness the company’s California dream come true at the grand opening, just in time for Memorial Day weekend.
Del Mar Fairgrounds
Home to surfside horse racing, concerts and festivals, and the landmark San Diego County Fair, the Del Mar Fairgrounds is a summer lover’s paradise. This year’s highly anticipated San Diego International Beer Festival, from June 16 to 18, will feature 200 beers from around the world along with local brews in the largest beer festival on West Coast. With five tasting sessions and lots of food, it’s everything a craft beer lover could want.
Brewery Tours of San Diego
Since San Diego has more than 130 craft breweries, deciding which ones to visit can be a daunting task. Spend a day with Brewery Tours of San Diego and they’ll drive you to the most popular tasting rooms around the county or build a tour just for you. They’ll have you feeling like a craft beer expert by the end of the day.
Baja Brewing Company
Celebrating its tenth anniversary as the original craft brewery of Los Cabos, Baja Brewing Company is debuting a whole new look for its line of beers, including its flagship Cabotella Mexican Ale. Over the years, Baja Brewing Company has expanded throughout Mexico, and recently tapped into the American market, including distribution in San Diego. Keep an eye out for the trademark donkey on each freshly designed bottle next time you’re reaching for a cold one.
Hop to These Local Summer Beer Events
Rhythm & Brews Music and Craft Beer Festival
May 6
First annual Over The Line Tournament and Craft Beer Festival
May 20–21
San Diego International Beer Festival
June 16–18
June 9, June 30, July 14
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