WELL HELLO
AND WELCOME TO THE 4TH ANNUAL HILLCREST CRAFT BEER CRAWL Another year, another beer. Hillcrest keeps on changing with new shops, restaurants and bars popping up all the time. We are very happy you’re back with us and ready to sample from some of the finest and newest locations in Hillcrest. We are happy to showcase and demonstrate Hillcrest’s pretty fantastic beer selection. When you drink local, you’re really supporting the neighborhood. So pat yourself on the back and enjoy!
MAP IT OUT - FIND YOUR WAY ON THE CRAWL Scan this code with your QR reader on a smartphone to see a digital Google Map of where you are going, or visit this web address: bit.ly/hcbc18map Each location in this passport features the brewery they are sampling underneath their location description.
Let’s get basic. You won’t quite be a connoisseur of craft beer by the end of the crawl, but at least you’ll have a base to work with. Take these fundamentals with you and store them in your vernacular – who knows, you might when Jeopardy with this info. IPAs Brimming with tropical, citrus, piney aromas and resinous bitterness, India pale ales are synonymous with San Diego’s bold, enlivened brewing scene.
Belgian Ales SoCal takes on Belgian classics range from funky farmhouse ales and fruity tripels to caramely dubbels and robust, diversely flavored strong ales.
Stouts The most obsidian limb of beer’s family tree oers light-drinking porters, dry Irish stouts, creamy oatmeal stouts and rich, chocolaty imperial stouts.
Session Beers This term refers to lower alcohol beers; bitters, brown ales, pale ales, “session IPAs”—imbibers can enjoy several of in a single sitting.
Lagers From straw-hued pilsners and bocks to mediumbodied dunkels and doppelbocks to dark Baltic porters, the lager spectrum is flavorful & varied.
Wheat Beers Wheat brings a smooth mouth-feel and hazy appearance to coriander and orange-infused wits, and hefeweizens rife with nuances of banana and clove.
Quoted from San Diego Brewers Guild Map and Guide – SanDiegoBrewersGuild.org Words by Brandon Hernández, who is an author and journalist focused on craft beer in San Diego and beyond. Follow him on Twitter (@SDBeerNews) and check out his daily updates on the San Diego beer scene at: www.SanDiegoReader.com/beer
RESTAURANT 1458 University Ave, 92103 HillcrestBrewingCompany.com
Your host for the 2018 Hillcrest Craft Beer Crawl and the first Gay Brewery in the World! HBC is located next door to the iconic Hillcrest Pride Flag. The fourth in line of the World Famous Hillcrest landmark restaurant group, MO’s Universe, HBC features handcrafted beer, cocktails and stone fired pizzas. Pop in any day of the week and let our hunky brewsters pour you a cold one.
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RESTAURANT 308 University Ave, 92103 UrbanMOs.com
Urban MO’s Bar & Grill, “The Best Gay Bar in the World,” is located in the heart of San Diego’s LGBT Community. Urban MO’s is a hetero-friendly gay restaurant, bar and nightclub that makes the best burgers in town. We’re colorful, we’re fun, we’re the best time you’ll have on any give afternoon and an even better time at night.
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RESTAURANT 1040 University Ave, 92103 Maestoso.com
San Diego’s first Chef-to-Table restaurant. Chef Marco Maestoso runs an army of chefs that will serve you Roman style Pinsa, freshly handmade Pastas and Passaggi (Italian-style Dim-Sum) a term coined by Chef Marco himself. Modern location with a casual vibe featuring three types of seating options.
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RESTAURANT 1421 University Ave, 92103 BajaBettysSD.com
Baja Betty’s is home to the most fabulous margarita north of the border. Serving colorful people, colorful drinks and a hearty plate of Mexi-fresh cuisine, we showcase over 120 tequilas on our shelves and HBC beer on tap. We are the perfect place to invite your frineds for a relaxing and entertaining dinner or to meet up at the bar and kick start your afternoon.
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RESTAURANT 1642 University Ave, 92103 insideOUTsd.com
The fifth and newest location to MO’s Universe, insideOUT, is Hillcrest’s elevated outdoor urban oasis. Chef MaryJo Testa along with owners Paris Sukomi Max and Matt Ramon have produced a menu and service puts Hillcrest on the culinary map once again. Enjoy a craft cocktail, Fruits ‘n Suits Happy Hour dish or a fabulous craft beer 7 days a week.
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BREWERY 9045 Carroll Way, 92121 BallastPoint.com
From day one, Ballast Point’s philosophy has always been doing what we love, and making what we love to drink. So, naturally, we named the beers after something many of us love almost as much as brewing—fishing. Today, many of the beers are named for fish or fishing terms, and the labels have fish on them as a reminder to always do what you love.
BAR 1017 University Ave, 92103 SDflicks.com
Flicks is one of the original video bars in the United States, but we are more than just a video bar, gay bar, or sports bar. At Flicks, we try to be one of the best gay bars in Hillcrest, San Diego to meet people of all ages and backgrounds, make new friends, play pool, share common interests, and just…well…hang out, have a drink, and have fun!
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BREWERY 4223 30th St, 92104 BelchingBeaver.com
From day one, Ballast Point’s philosophy has always been doing what we love, and making what we love to drink. So, naturally, we named the beers after something many of us love almost as much as brewing—fishing. Today, many of the beers are named for fish or fishing terms, and the labels have fish on them as a reminder to always do what you love.
RESTAURANT 3683 5th Ave, 92103 TheBrewProject.com
Laid back sports bar and eatery serving hearty plates alongside regional and national microbrews, craft cocktails, and wine in a homie atmosphere.
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BREWERY 15550 Carmel Mountain Rd. Suite #113, 92130 MasonAleWorks.com
Our first satellite tasting room for Mason Ale Works is also Carmel Valley’s first beer tasting room. We offer a wide range of award-winning craft beers from Mason Ale Works as well as house-cured charcuterie and chef-crafted small bites. With 20 beers on draft, an expansive whiskey selection, To- Go Beer, and a lively outdoor patio, we are a perfect spot for grabbing a drink with your friends and trying something new.
RESTAURANT / BAR 1220 University Ave, 92103 GossipGrill.com
Notorious for being the girls’ home base, Gossip Grill plays nice with boys too! The perfect combination of ambiance and tastes will have you crawling back for more. Decked out with feminine inspired, post-Dada art and serving up modern American Comfort Foods that will have your taste buds dancing.
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BREWERY 206 Main St, 92084 motherearthbrewco.com
Founded in 2010 by three passionate brewers, Mother Earth Brew Co. had one goal; to create distinguished, hand crafted beers that stimulate sensory conversation and a desire for the next sip. We challenge even the most discriminating beer drinker by creating complex, palate-pleasing beers, and to promote the art and science of craft beer making.
CLUB / BAR 3796 5th Ave, 92103 TheBrassRailSD.com
The Rail has stood the test of time. Each year brings something new for the customer to look forward to, while remaining an Icon in San Diego as the oldest known gay bar. State of the art lighting, modern yet inviting atmosphere, some of the best talent San Diego has to offer in DJs, artists and craft beer on tap.
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BREWERY 2816 Historic Decatur Rd, 92106 StoneBrewing.com
Stone Brewing began as the collaboration of beer lover/homebrewer Steve Wagner (Stone’s President and original Brewmaster) and beer geek/rock ‘n’ roll entrepreneur Greg Koch (Stone’s Executive Chairman). America’s 8th largest craft brewery opened three first-class craft beer destinations on three continents over three consecutive months.
BAR / LOUNGE 1421 University Ave, 92103 (use door code 1122) BackdoorBettys.com
The latest addition to the already world famous Baja Betty’s, Backdoor Betty’s will take you on a journey the moment you push through your reflection and into our secret room. With your Craft Spirit Guide, Casey James Johnson, sample some of the finest tequilas and cocktails in San Diego. Did we also mention they have craft beer on tap.
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