Your October San Diego Beer Guide

By Bryan Kittman | October 6, 2019

With a seemingly endless variety of events happening around San Diego, there is no limit to the amount of fun to be had. And with San Diego being the craft beer capital of the nation, breweries in this town are constantly competing, pumping out new brews, creating crafty collabs, and doing everything they can to be the best. Sure, white claw had its 15 minutes, but craft beer is here to stay. Check out these awesome upcoming beer-tastic events in San Diego you won’t want to miss. 

10 Barrel Brewing Announces ‘Anchorman: the Legend of Ron Burgundy’ Inspired Brews – Oct. through the Fall

Kicking off with a house-brewed session IPA called ‘Afternoon Delight’ 10 Barrel will follow up this special release with the ‘Sex Panther,’ the ‘Rich Mahogany,’ and a smooth ‘Scotch Ale.’ Don’t miss your chance to stay classy with one of these awesome special brews. 

$4 Pints, Pretzels & Football at Kensington Brewing Co. – Oct. 7 – 3:00-9:00 PM 

Is there anything better than a cold pint, a piping hot pretzel, and some Monday night football? Come out to Kensington to enjoy all three! 

Super Smash Bros. at 13 Point Brewing Co. – Oct. 7 – 6:00-8:30 PM 

Show Off your Super Smash Bros. skills at 13 Point Brewing Company, and prove once and for all your top-notch prowess of this epic game. The $13 entry ticket will include your first pint of beer! 

Succulent Garden Event at Protector Brewery – Oct. 10 – 7:00-8:30 PM 

Get your green thumb on and come out to learn about proper succulent care, while getting creative and potting your very own cute cacti. 

Trivia Night at 32 Point Brewing Co. – Oct 10 – 7:00-9:00 PM

Trivia, cold beer, and all you can eat tacos for $10. Sign us up. 

Bluegrass Yoga at Societe Brewing – Oct. 12  – 10:30-11:30 AM 

Join Societe Brewing for some Bluegrass Yoga with a Gentle Vinyasa class, then enjoy an award-winning craft beer afterward. 

Beer & Macrame Workshop at North Park Beer Co. – Oct 16 – 6:30-8:30 PM 

Learn how to make your own Macrame Pumpkin or Plant Hang in this fun 2-hour workshop. Get crafty and creative and enjoy a beer or two while doing so. 

Ebullition Brew Works Anniversary – Oct. 19 – 12:00-10:00 PM

San Diego-based band The Sleepwalkers will be performing to celebrate EBW’s Haunted Anniversary Party. Bringing their special blend of rock and rock, expect this to be a lively high energy event. 

Night of the Evil Dead Red! At AleSmith Brewing Co. – Oct. 25 – 6:30-11:00 PM

Their second annual Halloween party will be taking place, complete with specialty beers, DJ music, and dancing. Get creative with your costume and you might win best dressed! 

Belching Beaver 7 Year Anniversary – Oct. 26 – 4:00-8:00 PM

Come celebrate seven years of Belching Beaver at their Halloween party! Come dressed in your best costume, and try out their release of “What’s in the Hops?! Hazy IPA. They’ll also be pulling out some of the rare cellared beers for a special opportunity to taste them! 

Happy Halloween! At Cavu Brewing Co. – Oct. 31 – 12:00 PM

Join Cavu Brewing for their Halloween celebration! Be sure to come dressed in your best costumes, and be ready for plenty of beer and yummy snacks.