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The Capital of Craft

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Discover San Diego's Craft Beer Scene

San Diego's meteoric rise as a craft beer capital has added an exciting element to the community, with more than 150 breweries, plus brew pubs and tasting rooms scattered across the county. Local pioneers like Karl Strauss Brewing, Stone Brewing Co.Ballast PointCoronado Brewing, AleSmith and Pizza Port lead the charge, anchoring a beer scene with everything from backyard and nano-breweries to world-renowned mega craft brewing companies regularly serving up gold medal brews. Navigating San Diego's dynamic craft beer breweries and tasting haunts is an ideal way to explore the city's diverse neighborhoods and get a taste of local craft beer culture.

The Nation's No. 1 Craft Beer Destination

San Diegan's take beer seriously (in a laid-back sort of way). In fact, San Diego was named the "Top Beer Town" in America by Men's Journal and cited as a "sunny heaven for suds lovers" by the New York Times. San Diego brews have also gained national and international recognition, consistently earning medals at the Great American Beer Festival, World Beer Cup and other competitions.

Tasting Opportunities Abound

Sampling these award-winning brews is best experienced at the source—nothing tastes better than a beer poured fresh from a tap that's only feet away from the tank in which it was made. And for the real craft brew enthusiasts who want to pull back the curtain and see where the magic happens, a brewery tour is a must. Many of the local breweries offer behind-the-scenes tours, where you have a chance to meet the brewers and learn about the process of making great beer, San Diego style. Guided tours, which leave the driving to someone else, are also a great way to experience San Diego's craft beer scene.

Brewpubs throughout the county create a winning combination of brewery and restaurant with top-tier chefs pairing beers with delicious plates, hand crafted to perfectly complement a pint of San Diego's finest. Smaller brewers often partner with a rotating contingent of food trucks that cook-up creative fare that rivals any kitchen without wheels.

So whether you are looking to just grab a pint or to pair one with locally sourced dishes, San Diego's craft breweries and brewpubs have you covered, making San Diego the perfect place for a libation vacation.

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Wear It Wednesday

Original 40 Brewing
Dec 7, 2022 - ongoing

Enjoy  $1 OFF EVERY BEER when wearing our Original 40 Merchandise. PLUS, enjoy  20% OFF ALL WEARABLE MERCHANDISE !   This event goes on at The Original 40 all day, every...

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Sunday Night Trivia

Original 40 Brewing
Jan 15, 2023 - ongoing

Join us at The Original 40 in North Park for FREE weekly Trivia. Beginning Sunday, Jan. 15th we'll have trivia every Sunday night beginning at 7:30pm. WHAT TRIVIA will test your knowledge, while...

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Creek to Bay North Park Cleanup

Original 40 Brewing
Apr 22, 2023

Join us on Earth Day, Saturday, April 22nd, at The Original 40 Brewing for a North Park Cleanup. Register in advance on creektobay.org starting April 1st or simply walk in on Cleanup day. ...

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