Two fruit-flavored concoctions, the Mahalo Nui Loa (Hawaiian pineapple juice) and the Gose Be Trippin’ (mango), had strong aftertastes. The Imperial Coffee Stout tasted like a smooth strong cup of java. The suds factor: Start with the tasting menu, $2 to $3 a pour. Food first: We enjoyed crispy Brussels sprouts with bacon, smoked dates and candied nuts blue cheese sliders and a beef short rib burger with fries. This busy spot has an upbeat, festive vibe in a large rustic room the bar area can feel like a sports bar. Mason Ale Works is the in-house brewery of Urge Gastropub and Whiskey Bank, a full-service venue offering cocktails, wine, a selection of whiskeys and a large list of craft beers, including nine Mason offerings. Info: 1800 Ord Way, Oceanside (760) 721-4253 Mason Ale Works We tasted the Orange Agave Wheat, a light summery blend, and the San Luis Rey Red Ale, a mildly hoppy mix. The suds factor: OAW has a rotating list of offerings pints cost $3 to $4. His Dude Double IPA, whose label is emblazoned with Purciel’s picture, is a big hit with his former scholars. Genial owner Mark Purciel, a retired high school math and wood shop teacher, said he misses teaching and that many of his former students, now adults, drop by to hoist a glass with him. Oceanside Ale Works, in a warehouse in an industrial area, has a funky edge with cool wooden spool tables and barrel chairs. This small brewery is a manual brew house, which means the work is done by hand. Info: 571 Carlsbad Village Drive, Carlsbad (760) 720-7007 Oceanside Ale Works The hubby liked They Gone, a blood orange and grapefruit IPA, and my son Jeff went for the Z Man Stout, a smooth, full-bodied dark brew. My favorite: MG-42, a light and summery German Pilsener. The décor is wall-to-wall people lining up for pizza and beer and then jamming into picnic tables try to get a table outside on its new patio. It’s one of the oldest craft breweries in San Diego County and so popular that there are now four branches in San Diego plus one in San Clemente. Pizza Port combines two of my favorite food groups: pizza and beer. Info: 5621 Palmer Way, Suite C, Carlsbad (909) 529-2337 Pizza Port Carlsbad Village The best o’ the bunch was the apple ale, which had hints of cinnamon the Honey Pale Ale and the Hop Farmer Double IPA, which had me hopping. The suds factor: We chose the tasters for $2 to $3 each. Leave the rugrats at home: You must be 21 to enter. The hubby thought it was the perfect man cave. A party was going on inside the garage-like room: Beer aficionados were chatting at the bar or relaxing on couches, playing darts and chowing down on barbecue from a nearby food truck. Info: 601 South Coast Highway, Oceanside (760) 512-3372 Arcana Brewing Co.Īrcana Brewing is hard to find tucked as it is in the middle of an industrial park, but it’s worth seeking out. My favorite was the gold ale with honey the hubby preferred the porter. The suds factor: We hit the tasting room first and started with light brews (cream ale) and worked our way up to the heavy hitters (Baltic-style porter).
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