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<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n1. We Offer<\/strong> Quantity as Well as Quality<\/strong><\/h2>\nCalifornia might be experiencing a drought, but the rivers of beer flow freely in San Diego. With over 100 breweries, you can\u2019t go anywhere in the city without being greeted by beer specials. And we\u2019re not talking about Bud Light buckets. Beer is to San Diego as mother\u2019s milk is to a new born infant. Perhaps best known for its extensive list of IPAs, such as Ballast Point\u2019s Sculpin and Stone Brewery\u2019s Enjoy By, there are a plethora of flavors to wet your whistle with. Not into hop-centric brews? We\u2019ve also got sours, blondes, stouts, pilsners, and pale ales galore.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n2. We Have a History of Tastiness<\/strong><\/h2>\nUnlike some other hop-head cities, San Diego traces its beer-loving roots back to 1897 when The San Diego Brewing Company was founded. Sadly, the fad fell flat during prohibition. In 1978, home brewing was legalized in the state, causing tons of young beer drinkers to dream up brews in their backyard. The city\u2019s first microbrewery opened just a few years later in 1989\u2014suck on that<\/em>, Asheville. The original Karl Strauss still stands in San Diego, and the brewery inspired other entrepreneurs to follow in the establishment\u2019s footsteps, launching a liquid gold rush that continues to this day.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/span>![\"Photo](\"http:\/\/flights.waveinteractive.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Karl-Strauss-Tower-10-IPA-beer.jpg\")
<\/a><\/span>Photo attribution: Flickr\/Creative Commons\/Rich McGirr\/Via\/https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/richmugger\/6657827685\/<\/p><\/div>\n
3. We Drink Outside All Year Round<\/strong><\/h2>\nGo to a retirement home and ask an octogenarian what they miss doing the most. If they have any sense of joy left at all, chances are they will answer \u201cGetting hammered outside.\u201d (Other acceptable answers include rolling down large grass hills and riding Ferris wheels.) My point is, getting tipsy outside is the best; <\/em>anyone who disagrees is off their rocker or allergic to sunshine. San Diego is sunny almost year-round (shout out to the two highly disruptive days of rain), which makes it a prime location for outdoor drinking. Order a craft beer to drink by the coast in Oceanside at Bagby Beer Company, class up a patio in Mira Mesa at Green Flash\u2019s tasting room, chat with surfer bros outdoors in Ocean Beach at Pizza Port, or embrace craft beer\u2019s hipster roots at Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens in Escondido.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/span>![\"group](\"http:\/\/flights.waveinteractive.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/group-of-young-multiethnic-friends-women-and-men-at-the-beach-in-summertime-toasting-and-drinking-beer-jumping-and-dancing-friendship-carefreeness-concept.jpg\")
<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n4. We Enjoy a Festivus for the Rest of Us<\/strong><\/h2>\nEach year, the good people of San Diego join together with friends and family to celebrate what\u2019s really important\u2014beer. San Diego Beer Week<\/a> occurs each fall, and this two-day event features sips from more than 50 SD breweries. If you miss Beer Week, you still have a shot at being in town for San Diego International Beer Festival<\/a>. Taking place each summer in June or July, this event brings together more than 11,000 beer lovers and brews from 15 countries to celebrate hops and pints.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/span>![\"Photo](\"http:\/\/flights.waveinteractive.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/San-Diego-Beer-Camp.jpg\")
<\/a><\/span>Photo attribution: Flickr\/Creative Commons\/Allagash Brewing\/Via\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/allagashbrewing\/14599843570\/<\/p><\/div>\n
5. We Can Back it Up<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe proof is in the pudding. Er, beer\u2026the proof is in the beer. You don\u2019t have to take my word that the beer here is tasty and tenacious. Folks around the world have chimed in to confirm these statements. In 2014, San Diegans took home 11 medals from the World Beer Cup<\/a>, including Coronado Brewing Company win of \u201cWorld\u2019s Best Medium-Sized Brewing Company.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/a><\/span>![\"Photo](\"http:\/\/flights.waveinteractive.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Idiot-IPA-Coronado-Brewing-Company.jpg\")
<\/a><\/span>Photo attribution: Flickr\/Creative Commons\/Minyoung Choi\/Via\/https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/mrmin123\/9811672376<\/p><\/div>\n
6. We\u2019re Home to Hoppy Innovators<\/strong><\/h2>\nNot only do San Diegans love beer, but they\u2019re constantly thinking of new ways to discover and drink beer. Enter TapHunter, an app company based in America\u2019s Finest City that alerts users when new kegs are rotated in at their favorite bars and restaurants. Another IPA infused innovator is Barrel Republic, a bar located in San Diego\u2019s Pacific Beach neighborhood that offers 44 self-serve beer taps<\/a>. You will feel like an intoxicated kid at a candy store while sipping on a Peanut Butter Milk Stout from Belching Beaver Brewery or a glass of Habanero Sculpin IPA from Ballast Point.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/span>![\"Belching](\"http:\/\/flights.waveinteractive.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Belching-Beaver.jpg\")
<\/a><\/span>Photo Courtesy: Justine McGrath<\/p><\/div>\n
7. We Have Greg Koch\u2019s Beard<\/strong><\/h2>\nIf you\u2019ve ever enjoyed a beer from Stone Brewery, you have Greg Koch and his beard to thank. This bearded visionary has become an icon in the industry. Koch co-founded the popular brewing company in 1996, and still serves as its CEO today. Now one of the largest craft beer companies in the United States, with a location opening in Germany in 2016 (home of Oktoberfest, mind you), Stone is at the forefront of craft brews. And yes, all this tasty intoxication is powered by Greg Koch\u2019s beard\u2014you heard it here first.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/span>![\"Photo](\"http:\/\/flights.waveinteractive.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/Toasting-Beer.jpg\")
<\/a><\/span>Photo attribution: Flickr\/Creative Commons\/\/Via\/https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/chrismurphy_dpi\/7902353036\/<\/p><\/div>\n
Today, there are over 3,000 craft breweries in the United States, but only 100 of those have the perfect combination of San Diego sunshine and delicious recipes. This Southern California city is home to some of the best microbreweries in the world. But you don\u2019t have to take my word for it, fly down to San Diego and order a flight for yourself!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n2. We Have a History of Tastiness<\/strong><\/h2>\nUnlike some other hop-head cities, San Diego traces its beer-loving roots back to 1897 when The San Diego Brewing Company was founded. Sadly, the fad fell flat during prohibition. In 1978, home brewing was legalized in the state, causing tons of young beer drinkers to dream up brews in their backyard. The city\u2019s first microbrewery opened just a few years later in 1989\u2014suck on that<\/em>, Asheville. The original Karl Strauss still stands in San Diego, and the brewery inspired other entrepreneurs to follow in the establishment\u2019s footsteps, launching a liquid gold rush that continues to this day.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/span>Photo attribution: Flickr\/Creative Commons\/Rich McGirr\/Via\/https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/richmugger\/6657827685\/<\/p><\/div>\n
3. We Drink Outside All Year Round<\/strong><\/h2>\nGo to a retirement home and ask an octogenarian what they miss doing the most. If they have any sense of joy left at all, chances are they will answer \u201cGetting hammered outside.\u201d (Other acceptable answers include rolling down large grass hills and riding Ferris wheels.) My point is, getting tipsy outside is the best; <\/em>anyone who disagrees is off their rocker or allergic to sunshine. San Diego is sunny almost year-round (shout out to the two highly disruptive days of rain), which makes it a prime location for outdoor drinking. Order a craft beer to drink by the coast in Oceanside at Bagby Beer Company, class up a patio in Mira Mesa at Green Flash\u2019s tasting room, chat with surfer bros outdoors in Ocean Beach at Pizza Port, or embrace craft beer\u2019s hipster roots at Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens in Escondido.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n4. We Enjoy a Festivus for the Rest of Us<\/strong><\/h2>\nEach year, the good people of San Diego join together with friends and family to celebrate what\u2019s really important\u2014beer. San Diego Beer Week<\/a> occurs each fall, and this two-day event features sips from more than 50 SD breweries. If you miss Beer Week, you still have a shot at being in town for San Diego International Beer Festival<\/a>. Taking place each summer in June or July, this event brings together more than 11,000 beer lovers and brews from 15 countries to celebrate hops and pints.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/span>Photo attribution: Flickr\/Creative Commons\/Allagash Brewing\/Via\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/allagashbrewing\/14599843570\/<\/p><\/div>\n
5. We Can Back it Up<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe proof is in the pudding. Er, beer\u2026the proof is in the beer. You don\u2019t have to take my word that the beer here is tasty and tenacious. Folks around the world have chimed in to confirm these statements. In 2014, San Diegans took home 11 medals from the World Beer Cup<\/a>, including Coronado Brewing Company win of \u201cWorld\u2019s Best Medium-Sized Brewing Company.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/span>Photo attribution: Flickr\/Creative Commons\/Minyoung Choi\/Via\/https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/mrmin123\/9811672376<\/p><\/div>\n
6. We\u2019re Home to Hoppy Innovators<\/strong><\/h2>\nNot only do San Diegans love beer, but they\u2019re constantly thinking of new ways to discover and drink beer. Enter TapHunter, an app company based in America\u2019s Finest City that alerts users when new kegs are rotated in at their favorite bars and restaurants. Another IPA infused innovator is Barrel Republic, a bar located in San Diego\u2019s Pacific Beach neighborhood that offers 44 self-serve beer taps<\/a>. You will feel like an intoxicated kid at a candy store while sipping on a Peanut Butter Milk Stout from Belching Beaver Brewery or a glass of Habanero Sculpin IPA from Ballast Point.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/span>Photo Courtesy: Justine McGrath<\/p><\/div>\n
7. We Have Greg Koch\u2019s Beard<\/strong><\/h2>\nIf you\u2019ve ever enjoyed a beer from Stone Brewery, you have Greg Koch and his beard to thank. This bearded visionary has become an icon in the industry. Koch co-founded the popular brewing company in 1996, and still serves as its CEO today. Now one of the largest craft beer companies in the United States, with a location opening in Germany in 2016 (home of Oktoberfest, mind you), Stone is at the forefront of craft brews. And yes, all this tasty intoxication is powered by Greg Koch\u2019s beard\u2014you heard it here first.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/span>Photo attribution: Flickr\/Creative Commons\/\/Via\/https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/chrismurphy_dpi\/7902353036\/<\/p><\/div>\n
Today, there are over 3,000 craft breweries in the United States, but only 100 of those have the perfect combination of San Diego sunshine and delicious recipes. This Southern California city is home to some of the best microbreweries in the world. But you don\u2019t have to take my word for it, fly down to San Diego and order a flight for yourself!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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3. We Drink Outside All Year Round<\/strong><\/h2>\nGo to a retirement home and ask an octogenarian what they miss doing the most. If they have any sense of joy left at all, chances are they will answer \u201cGetting hammered outside.\u201d (Other acceptable answers include rolling down large grass hills and riding Ferris wheels.) My point is, getting tipsy outside is the best; <\/em>anyone who disagrees is off their rocker or allergic to sunshine. San Diego is sunny almost year-round (shout out to the two highly disruptive days of rain), which makes it a prime location for outdoor drinking. Order a craft beer to drink by the coast in Oceanside at Bagby Beer Company, class up a patio in Mira Mesa at Green Flash\u2019s tasting room, chat with surfer bros outdoors in Ocean Beach at Pizza Port, or embrace craft beer\u2019s hipster roots at Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens in Escondido.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n4. We Enjoy a Festivus for the Rest of Us<\/strong><\/h2>\nEach year, the good people of San Diego join together with friends and family to celebrate what\u2019s really important\u2014beer. San Diego Beer Week<\/a> occurs each fall, and this two-day event features sips from more than 50 SD breweries. If you miss Beer Week, you still have a shot at being in town for San Diego International Beer Festival<\/a>. Taking place each summer in June or July, this event brings together more than 11,000 beer lovers and brews from 15 countries to celebrate hops and pints.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/span>Photo attribution: Flickr\/Creative Commons\/Allagash Brewing\/Via\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/allagashbrewing\/14599843570\/<\/p><\/div>\n
5. We Can Back it Up<\/strong><\/h2>\nThe proof is in the pudding. Er, beer\u2026the proof is in the beer. You don\u2019t have to take my word that the beer here is tasty and tenacious. Folks around the world have chimed in to confirm these statements. In 2014, San Diegans took home 11 medals from the World Beer Cup<\/a>, including Coronado Brewing Company win of \u201cWorld\u2019s Best Medium-Sized Brewing Company.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/span>Photo attribution: Flickr\/Creative Commons\/Minyoung Choi\/Via\/https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/mrmin123\/9811672376<\/p><\/div>\n
6. We\u2019re Home to Hoppy Innovators<\/strong><\/h2>\nNot only do San Diegans love beer, but they\u2019re constantly thinking of new ways to discover and drink beer. Enter TapHunter, an app company based in America\u2019s Finest City that alerts users when new kegs are rotated in at their favorite bars and restaurants. Another IPA infused innovator is Barrel Republic, a bar located in San Diego\u2019s Pacific Beach neighborhood that offers 44 self-serve beer taps<\/a>. You will feel like an intoxicated kid at a candy store while sipping on a Peanut Butter Milk Stout from Belching Beaver Brewery or a glass of Habanero Sculpin IPA from Ballast Point.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/span>Photo Courtesy: Justine McGrath<\/p><\/div>\n
7. We Have Greg Koch\u2019s Beard<\/strong><\/h2>\nIf you\u2019ve ever enjoyed a beer from Stone Brewery, you have Greg Koch and his beard to thank. This bearded visionary has become an icon in the industry. Koch co-founded the popular brewing company in 1996, and still serves as its CEO today. Now one of the largest craft beer companies in the United States, with a location opening in Germany in 2016 (home of Oktoberfest, mind you), Stone is at the forefront of craft brews. And yes, all this tasty intoxication is powered by Greg Koch\u2019s beard\u2014you heard it here first.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/span><\/a><\/span>Photo attribution: Flickr\/Creative Commons\/\/Via\/https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/chrismurphy_dpi\/7902353036\/<\/p><\/div>\n
Today, there are over 3,000 craft breweries in the United States, but only 100 of those have the perfect combination of San Diego sunshine and delicious recipes. This Southern California city is home to some of the best microbreweries in the world. But you don\u2019t have to take my word for it, fly down to San Diego and order a flight for yourself!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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<\/a><\/span> Each year, the good people of San Diego join together with friends and family to celebrate what\u2019s really important\u2014beer. San Diego Beer Week<\/a> occurs each fall, and this two-day event features sips from more than 50 SD breweries. If you miss Beer Week, you still have a shot at being in town for San Diego International Beer Festival<\/a>. Taking place each summer in June or July, this event brings together more than 11,000 beer lovers and brews from 15 countries to celebrate hops and pints.<\/p>\n Photo attribution: Flickr\/Creative Commons\/Allagash Brewing\/Via\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/allagashbrewing\/14599843570\/<\/p><\/div>\n The proof is in the pudding. Er, beer\u2026the proof is in the beer. You don\u2019t have to take my word that the beer here is tasty and tenacious. Folks around the world have chimed in to confirm these statements. In 2014, San Diegans took home 11 medals from the World Beer Cup<\/a>, including Coronado Brewing Company win of \u201cWorld\u2019s Best Medium-Sized Brewing Company.\u201d<\/p>\n Photo attribution: Flickr\/Creative Commons\/Minyoung Choi\/Via\/https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/mrmin123\/9811672376<\/p><\/div>\n Not only do San Diegans love beer, but they\u2019re constantly thinking of new ways to discover and drink beer. Enter TapHunter, an app company based in America\u2019s Finest City that alerts users when new kegs are rotated in at their favorite bars and restaurants. Another IPA infused innovator is Barrel Republic, a bar located in San Diego\u2019s Pacific Beach neighborhood that offers 44 self-serve beer taps<\/a>. You will feel like an intoxicated kid at a candy store while sipping on a Peanut Butter Milk Stout from Belching Beaver Brewery or a glass of Habanero Sculpin IPA from Ballast Point.<\/p>\n Photo Courtesy: Justine McGrath<\/p><\/div>\n If you\u2019ve ever enjoyed a beer from Stone Brewery, you have Greg Koch and his beard to thank. This bearded visionary has become an icon in the industry. Koch co-founded the popular brewing company in 1996, and still serves as its CEO today. Now one of the largest craft beer companies in the United States, with a location opening in Germany in 2016 (home of Oktoberfest, mind you), Stone is at the forefront of craft brews. And yes, all this tasty intoxication is powered by Greg Koch\u2019s beard\u2014you heard it here first.<\/p>\n Photo attribution: Flickr\/Creative Commons\/\/Via\/https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/chrismurphy_dpi\/7902353036\/<\/p><\/div>\n Today, there are over 3,000 craft breweries in the United States, but only 100 of those have the perfect combination of San Diego sunshine and delicious recipes. This Southern California city is home to some of the best microbreweries in the world. But you don\u2019t have to take my word for it, fly down to San Diego and order a flight for yourself!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" For people who don\u2019t live in America\u2019s Finest City, the name San Diego probably brings to […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":2116,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[8],"tags":[211,46,210],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.flights.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2106"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.flights.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.flights.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.flights.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.flights.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2106"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.flights.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2106\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2118,"href":"https:\/\/www.flights.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2106\/revisions\/2118"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.flights.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2116"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.flights.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2106"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.flights.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2106"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.flights.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2106"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n4. We Enjoy a Festivus for the Rest of Us<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/span>5. We Can Back it Up<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/span>6. We\u2019re Home to Hoppy Innovators<\/strong><\/h2>\n
<\/a><\/span>7. We Have Greg Koch\u2019s Beard<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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