Can't-miss Breweries in San Diego

It’s no secret that sunny San Diego is one of the top cities in the nation for beer. Though Chicago has since surpassed them, there’s no shortage of the fresh brew across San Diego county.

Here are my top 5 picks for must-visit breweries in San Diego, California:

1. Mikkeller: This Danish microbrewery is known for its quirky branding, beautiful taprooms, and their commitment to fantastically innovative beers

2. Modern Times: As California’s first employee-owned brewery, their beer is distributed across several western states and their barrel-aging program rivals some of the best

3. Pure Project: Known for their IPAs and bright, fruity sours, they’re also bringing major heat with their barrel-aged stouts (read: Corylus) and have a few different locations across the city

4. Second Chance: Women owned, community-driven, advocates for diversity, tasty beer. What’s not to love?

5. Belching Beaver: Built upon the concept of “dam good times,” there are several locations in SD. Come for the peanut butter milk stout, stay for the collaborations.