Our beers are artfully crafted in small batches from our own time-honored recipes. We use no preservatives or adjuncts like corn or rice and all our beers are unfiltered. Most of our ales are brewed with just four ingredients. Here is a list of some of the classic beers that we brew here.
HOPS: Sterling, Hallertau
ABV: 5.4%
Get ready to sip on sunshine with San Diego Gold®! This isn't your run-of-the-mill American Blonde Ale—oh no, it's a golden ray of pilsner-inspired perfection. Imagine a beach day where German hops frolic with Kölsch Ale yeast, and Pilsner malt catches some rays. The result? A crisp, clean brew with floral, fruity vibes and a dry finish. Perfect for adventures. Dive in and let the good times roll!
HOPS: El Dorado
ABV: 5.5%
Say hello to summer with Blueberry Wheat! Honestly, it's always summer in San Diego! This light golden gem is as refreshing as a San Diego beach breeze. Built on a simple malt bill of 2-Row and Wheat, it bursts with hints of juicy blueberry goodness. Mt. Hood hops add a whisper of floral notes, while blueberry and wheat flavors shine. Perfect for sunny days and ocean waves. Enjoy the berry best of San Diego!
HOPS: Chinook, Cascade
ABV: 6%
Catch a wave of flavor with San Diego Amber®! This amber delight is all about balance, tipping its hat just a bit towards hops for balance. Dive into the rich toasted toffee malt character and light fruity esters, perfectly paired with classic Chinook and Cascade hops. Roasted barley adds depth to this smooth, slightly dry brew. Perfect for bonfires or hikes. Sip, smile, and enjoy the sunset!
HOPS: Citra, Cryo Simcoe
ABV: 5.6%
Gather with fellow hop lovers and sip into a pint of pure sunshine with San Diego Pale Ale! This clean and crisp double dry-hopped delight is bursting with flavor. Bright hop aromas and flavors from Citra and Simcoe take center stage, while its light malt bill gives it a sturdy base. Refreshing and aromatic, just like our sunny city. Perfect for soaking in San Diego vibes. Cheers to a taste as lovely as our coastlines!
HOPS: Vic Secret, Zappa, Ariana
ABV: 6.5%
Surf's up with San Diego Hazy IPA! This hazy wonder is brewed with a trio of rockstar hops—Ariana, Zappa, and Vic Secret—that make waves of flavor. Imagine a tropical fruit party with a hint of citrus and a touch of pine, all wrapped up in a smooth, velvety haze. Perfect for sunsets by the shore. Refreshing and aromatic, bursting with SoCal vibes. Cheers to hazy happiness!
Crafted through the shared passion of San Diego Brewing Company and the Hop Guild. Triumphant Union IPA is a bold West Coast IPA that pays tribute to the spirit of collaboration and Hop-Foward innovation. Bursting with vibrant aromas of zesty citrus, resinous pine, and hints of tropical fruit. This 7.2% ABV brew delivers a crisp, clear bitterness balanced by a light malt backbone. The combination of CTZ, Triumph, and Zumo hops creates waves of grapefruit, tangerine, subtle peach flavors, rounded out by earthy spice and floral undertones. With its golden hue and dry, refreshing finish, Triumphant Union IPA is perfect companion for hop lovers seeking a taste of the west coast's finest. Cheers to bold hops and great partnerships!
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ABV: 5.2%
Hola, amigos! Meet Hey Cerveza Man! Mexican Lager-a fiesta in a glass! This golden, easy-drinkig brew is as refreshing as a seaside siesta, with a smooth malt backbone and crisp, clean finish. Perfect for taco Tuesdays or any day. At 5.2% ABV, it's your go-to cerveza for fun under the San Diego sun. One glass will have you saying, "Hey Cerveza Man! Una mas, por favor?" Salud!
Hola, amigos! Meet Hey Cerveza Man! Mexican Lager-a fiesta in a glass! This golden, easy-drinking brew is as refreshing as a seaside siesta, with a smooth malt backbone and crisp, clean finish. Perfect for taco Tuesdays or any day. At 5.2% ABV, it's your go-to cerveza for fun under the San Diego sun. One glass will have you saying, "Hey Cerveza Man! Una mas, por favor?" Salud!
HOPS: Sterling, Cascade
ABV: 5.7%
Step back in time with Old Town Nut Brown! This deep garnet brown beauty is like a stroll through San Diego's charming Old Town. With a delightful dance of chocolate and caramel from darker Crystal malts and Carabrown, and a hint of roasted barley, it's a flavor fiesta in every sip. Sterling and Mt. Hood hops add mild floral notes, making it smooth and sweet. Perfect for old-school vibes. Cheers to nutty goodness!
HOPS: Simcoe, Mosaic, Citra
ABV: 7.5%
Inspired by the bold and hop-forward brews that put America's Finest City on the craft beer map, San Diego IPA is a West Coast-style powerhouse bursting with citrus, pine, and tropical fruit flavors. Brewed with a clean malt base of two-row and wheat, this beer provides a crisp and slightly pillowy mouthfeel that lets the hop shine. A generous dry-hopping of Citra, Mosaic, and Simcoe unleashes waves of bright grapefruit, juicy mango, and dank resinous pine, finishing with a refreshingly dry bitterness that leaves you craving another sip. With a lively, aromatic punch, San Diego IPA is a tribute to sunshine, surf, and the city that started it all.
Cowles Tropical IPA is a vibrant and bold brew that showcases the artistry of hops in their purest form. With a foundation of pilsner malt, this IPA has a clean, crisp canvas that allows the hops to take center stage. Citra, Talus, and Zappa hops bring a zesty citrus character, offering bright notes of grapefruit and orange zest along with hints of tropical fruit and subtle woody undertones. This IPA is light-bodied with a smooth bitterness that lingers without overpowering, making it a refreshing and flavorful choice for hop lovers. Perfect for those who appreciate the bold and dynamic flavors of hops in their purest, most expressive form.
Pyles Peak DIPA is a bold and refreshing double IPA inspired by the vibrant spirit of adventure. Built on a foundation of Weyermann Eraclea pilsner malt, crafted from the finest Adriatic coastal barley grown near the historic city of Eraclea, this beer delivers a crisp, aromatic malt profile that evokes the essence of the Mediterranean. The summit of this brew's character is reached through an extraordinary dry hop blend of New Zealand Superdelic, Nelson Sauvin, and a dynamic duo of Motueka Cryo and Motueka Hyperboost. These hops unleash a tropical explosion of flavor, with juicy citrus zest and ripe tropical fruits. A big, bold pineapple character dominates the profile, lending a luscious sweetness balanced by a clear, refreshing finish.