If ever there were a month made for craft-beer revelry, November is it. San Diego Beer Week takes place from November 4-13 and includes literally hundreds of events throughout the county. They range from pint-nights to full-on festivals. It’s a choose-your-own-adventure of sorts, allowing beer-fans to tailor these ten days to their personal tastes. I urge everyone to have it your way, but in an effort to guide those looking for a good time as I see it, I’ve listed my dream Beer Week scenario below. Enjoy the hoppiest time of the year, but don’t forget there are plenty of other awesome events taking place before and after Beer Week. For the most comprehensive list of local events around, consult the constantly updated West Coaster events calendar.
Friday, November 4
- Rare Beer Breakfast, Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens, Escondido
- 4-Year Anniversary & Barrel-Aged Bottle Release, Amplified Ale Works, Pacific Beach
- VIP Brewer’s Takeover, Port Pavilion at Broadway Pier, Downtown
Saturday, November 5
- Beer for Breakfast with Abnormal Beer Co., Small Bar, University Heights
- San Diego Brewers Guild Festival, Port Pavilion at Broadway Pier, Downtown
- Fall Brewing 2nd Anniversary with The Creepy Creeps, Casbah San Diego, Little Italy
Sunday, November 6
- Modern Times Vegan Brunch, Churchill’s Pub & Grille, San Marcos
- Barrel-Aged Vanilla Storm Bottle Release, Rip Current Brewing Company, North Park
- The Bruery Beer Dinner, George’s at the Cove, La Jolla
Monday, November 7
- Fishing with the Brewers; Fathom Bistro, Bail & Tackle; Shelter Island
- Pink Boots Society Special Release, Rock Bottom, La Jolla
- Brew, Views & Chews, Tom Ham’s Lighthouse, Harbor Island
Tuesday, November 8
- Table Beer Tap Takeover, Benchmark Brewing Company, Grantville
- Beer to the Rescue Bad Hombre Release, White Labs, Miramar
- Chicks for Beer with Laura Ulrich, The High Dive, Bay Park
Wednesday, November 9
- Sour Beer Fest, Intergalactic Brewing Company, Miramar
- Speedway Grand Prix, AleSmith Brewing Company, Miramar
- Tyson’s Big Ass Barrel Night, O’Brien’s Pub, Kearny Mesa
Thursday, November 10
- San Diego County Beer Week Frisbee Golf Tourney, Morley Field & Hamilton’s Tavern, South Park
- The New Kids Brewing & Distilling Festival, Marina Village, Mission Bay
- Paradox Beer Dinner, The Bellows, San Marcos
Friday, November 11
- We Got the Funk, Pizza Port, Ocean Beach
- Battle of the Guilds, Toronado, North Park
- Roll Out the Barrels, North Park Beer Co., North Park
Saturday, November 12
- Stone AHA Rally, Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens, Liberty Station
- Carnitas’ Snack Shack Beer Brunch Buffet, Thorn St. Brewery, North Park
- 2nd Anniversary Celebration, O’Sullivan Bros. Brewing Company, Scripps Ranch
Sunday, November 13
- Danksauce & Dog Show, The Quartyard, East Village
- Garage Sale with Garage Project, Sessions Public, Ocean Beach
- Beer Garden, The Lodge at Torrey Pines, La Jolla