Starting from the Hilton San Diego Bayfront we will begin a 1.7 mile walking tour of the breweries of the Gas Lamp District of San Diego. Your tour guide is Sean McGinty ATD RTA VP of Program Logistics a CPTD holder and Pro-am brewer for the last 20yrs. Sean has brewed and designed beers for production breweries all over the East Coast. At some point he will leave the world of L&D behind and open a Brewpub but that time is not now. Enjoy a walking tour for San Diego's beer scene with a colleague who is more than happy to teach you about the brewing process and ingredients used to make every beer you try… there may also be some shenanigans related to bar games like Cards Against Humanity.
Mission Brewery - 131 14th St, San Diego, CA 92101
Originally founded in 1913, it was forced to shut down during prohibition. However, the brand was revived back in 2007 in the historic Wonder Bread building built in 1984. There beers are nationally distributed Mission IPA is what I see most frequently. They have Hard Seltzer, non-beer options and a non-alcoholic blonde ale.
East Village Brewing Company- 201 Park Blvd Suite 101, San Diego, CA 92101
A sustainability brewery focused on style sound beers.
The Church by The Lost Abbey- 1313 J St, San Diego, CA 92101
Formerly a Mexican Presbyterian Church, the modest building was originally built in 1906. The Church by The Lost Abbey is now open for daily mass. 32 taps of beer (one for water) and a pet-friendly patio. Rocking the slogan "Wash away your sins" Lost Abbey focuses on Belgian brewing traditions.
Little Miss Brewing - East Village- 545 Park Blvd, San Diego, CA 92101
A husband and wife team who came to San Diego to add award winning beers to what some in the craft beer community call Mecca of the beer world. They brew every style you can think of and some you probably didn't.
Everyday Before 7pm - Happy Hour $5 and $6 pints! Bottomless Fridays $20.
Half Door Brewing Co - 903 Island Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
A brewpub in the style of Irish countryside pubs, it is a cultural hub for the neighborhood. They are working on bringing that Irish charm and tradition to San Diego. Their beer selection is balanced between traditional British/Irish Ales and Dank West Coast IPAs. Their food menu is modern pub food with a heavy lean on their Irish roots.
Knotty Barrel - 844 Market St, San Diego, CA 92101
Knotty Brewing - 842 Market Street, San Diego, CA
Knotty Barrel and Brewing are next door to each other. Barrel is a brewpub and Brewing is a tasting room. The beers are style sound and the food west coast pub food, so Ahi Tuna, fried stuff with cheese, and sandwiches.
Bay City Brewing Co Tasting Room- 627 Eighth Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
Brew pub with full liquor and a rooftop bar. The food menu focuses on pizza and the beers are lagers and IPAs.
WestBrew - 701 Island Avenue, San Diego, California 92101, United States
Another fancy brew pub with hard seltzers and handpicked wine, along with a menu by Chef Doug of upscale ballpark fare; sausages, shareable plates, and plenty of vegetarian options as well. The beers are IPAs, Lagers, and Sours.
Walking Map - https://goo.gl/maps/h5TAXs4zvfs3nJYx5
Barrio Logan Optional
Mujeres Brew House - 1983 Julian Ave, San Diego, CA 92113
Thorn Brewery - 1745 National Ave, San Diego, CA 92113
Attitude Brewing Co - 1985 National Ave Ste 1115 - Box 6, San Diego, CA 92113
Border X Brewing - 2181 Logan Ave, San Diego, CA 92113
