PB Ale House Brewmaster Erik Jensen has worked for Karl Strauss and La Jolla Brewhouse. Now he fills the serving tanks at the beachside, lodge-themed brewpub with good beer such as the formidable Promiscuous IPA . Wrongfully overlooked by the craft beer crowd due to the PB party scene, there’s quality beer with a killer rooftop patio waiting for you if you’re looking to relax with a coastal sunset. The food is delicious, and the menu has pairing suggestions with Erik’s brew. 721 Grand Ave.
pbalehouse.com
Encinitas Ale House The older brother of Public House in La Jolla, the two establishments have much in common. A member of the rapidly developing Encinitas craft beer neighborhood, there’s a little less space at this location. While you may have to get there early to beat the crowd, the tremendous draft and bottle selection hides all flaws.
830 Kline St.
encinitasalehouse.com
Pacific Beach Fish Shop The majority of PB Fish Shop’s eight taps are local. The same goes for their 40+ bottle list. This place lets you build-a-meal with fresh fish and a great outdoor patio. Don’t miss: the huge marlin statue outside next to the awesome fire pit.
1775 Garnet Ave.
thefishshoppb.com
La Jolla
Public House Ah, Public House, it’s just like eating in your friend’s backyard, except with better food and a fearsome draft and bottle list. Great patio, and in our opinion, the most eclectic beer selection in the county, Scotch Ales to Saisons are covered in 42 drafts and ~140 bottles. However, the bottles and taps are heavily Belgian - this is not a complaint. The food isn’t bad, either.
830 Kline St.
the-publichouse.com
The Lodge at Torrey Pines This iconic craftsman hotel sits upon the stunningly gorgeous (and bloody difficult) Torrey Pines Municipal Golf Course. The Lodge’s Grill restaurant features the talented Kyle Bergman. Kyle, together with Stephen Kurpinsky, Grill Manager & new WC Advertising Exec, formulate the classiest food and beer pairings in the land. The Lodge, an established supporter of local beer scene, has also hosted official festivities of SDBW 3 years in a row.
11480 North Torrey Pines Rd.
lodgetorreypines.com
Karl Strauss Situated in the middle of upscale downtown La Jolla, this Karl delivers an upscale no-nonsense atmosphere with a brewpub to boot. Try any of Karl’s increasingly impressive beer lineup, and try and find a menu item that isn’t delicious. For beer to go, join Karl’s Facebook page for discount growler codes.
1044 Wall St.
karlstrauss.com
Encinitas
Union Kitchen & Tap The newest player in the Encinitas circuit came out swinging at last month’s opening. Mildly urban and industrial in style, this nearly open-air beer bar and restaurant is brought to you from the proprietors of Pacific Beach Ale House.
1108 S. Coast Hwy. 101
localunion101.com
Solana Beach
Pizza Port Solana Beach The first of the PP chain, this location won Great American Beer award for Festival Small Brewpub of the Year in ‘03 and ‘04. Cool artwork, straw umbrellas, and the laid back beachside neighborhood vibe await you alongside stellar beer.
131 N. Coast Hwy. 101
pizzaport.com/locations/solana-beach
Lumberyard Tavern & Grill Simple and effective aesthetically, the Tavern has recently seen the light in regard to serving craft beer, and there’s no turning back says manager Craig Dalrymple. Their 10 draft list features Ballast Point’s Sculpin IPA, Firestone Double Barrel Ale, and New Belgium’s Somersault.
967 South Coast Hwy. 101
lumberyardtavernandgrill.com
Carlsbad
Pizza Port Carlsbad The most distinguished of the PP brewpubs features acclaimed brewer Jeff Bagby, a fantastic bottle shop (pictured), and the PP Beer Garden, where the 12 Hour Belgian Beer Festival will be held July 23rd. The well- deserved winner of the 2009 Great American Beer Festival Large Brewpub of the Year, this location is also the seat of the Pizza Port empire.
571 Carlsbad Village
pizzaport.com/locations/carlsbad Oceanside
Breakwater Brewing Company This Oceanside brewpub features fantastic food and beer right on Highway 101. Brewer Lars Gilman attended the Siebel Institute, and has worked at Goose Island and Stone Brewing Co. We’re big fans of his Full Nelson (when you can get it) and DMJ IPA, as well as the ~30 guest taps.
101 N. Coast Hwy. 101
breakwaterbrewing.com
We maintain a great map on the back of every issue of West Coaster that showcases these spots and more. Our website also has an interactive directory that helps you find where San Diego beer is poured @
westcoastersd.com/directory.
Photography by Ryan Lamb, Mike Shess, and Kristina Yamamoto -9
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