Fall Brewing Company

Great brewery! Went here for the first time and practically loved every beer I tasted. Their punk rock scene vibe is fun. The beer is very flavorful and balanced. The IPAs don’t hit you over the head with their hops or bitter.
I cannot recommend this place enough. You can expect to see great things for Fall Brewing in the near future. Definitely a brewery to keep an eye.

The beers are so good! Plenty of room to sit and socialize… They have different food trucks every week as well!

Very hipster. Ok beers. Nice staff.
Too hipster for me.
It was a cold day and there was no insolation.

This is a fairly big space. I believe it used to be occupied by a fire department, but I can be completely wrong. I’m glad they’re making use of this space. Whatever isn’t the general area for tables and hanging out is for the giant vats they use to brew their beer. Or maybe it’s for display, who knows.
Dog-​friendly, if you’re wondering. You’re more likely to find dogs in here than not.
They offer some free treats sometimes, like cookies and pastries (for humans). Not sure what they have for dogs. Maybe a water dish.
I often see either a food truck or some sort of mobile eatery on site. Once the food is ready, I believe they bring it straight to you inside.
I heard that this place tends to have an excess of strong IPAs. Always worth a try, but if you’re more into lighter beers, this place might possibly overwhelm you with hops and strength.
This is one of over 100 different craft breweries offered in San Diego. Include this place to try when you’re in the North Park/​Normal Heights area.

We like this place a lot, solid 3 and a half stars. Decent prices, good beer, it’s dog friendly and such nice people. It’s a pretty cool warehouse where they serve beer and always have a food truck out front each night of the week. I love when it’s the sushi truck but that’s just my preference. Their green hat IPA is tasty as well as their sour beer.
Definitely worth walking down and checking out when you want a chill spot in Normal Heights.

We came here on a whim after tasting at Poor House down the street, and it’s a good thing we did because this place is awesome! Tasters are 5 oz. pours for $ 2 each. I tried the Plenty for All (pilsner), Unicorn Stampede (red ale), and Apocalyptic Pony (chocolate & vanilla stout). Yes, the names here are pretty incredible, and the beer definitely lives up to the names. All were amazing, but my favorite was the apocalyptic pony, which is saying a lot because I’m not really a stout drinker. There are several large tables perfect for big groups. One table was set for 6, but we were able to get about 12 people around it (some standing). The vibe of this place is fun. And the night we were there empanadas were being served just outside the brewery. Also, this place is dog friendly so bring your pup!

So much has been changing around here lately this place just sort of snuck up on me. One day it was just there.
Lately it seems like that last scene in far and away where Tom Cruz is going to steak his claim. in this case it seems like breweries are claims and they are popping up right and left.
Beer:
First and foremost I’m a fan of the beer. I walked in sort of expecting to be underwhelmed by the brews and was happily mistaken. The green hat is delicious and smooth IPA, in fact I pretty much like every beer I’ve tried here.
The staff was friendly to me and seem to really care about their craft.
Location:
The place is warehousey, it has a brewery type vibe with a punkish artwork twist. It’s very easy to find and not overly crowded like other spots in North Park. I would like to see a few outdoorsy games like ring toss, cornhole or something to be able to mingle with strangers. I got the feeling its better to come w/​people.
The last time I came Grand Olé BBQ Asado was there, it was the icing on the cake. Best BBQ in town and imho some of the best brew. I was a happy camper.

Been here a few times, first for some food and drinks. Dude! They had this hot dog truck called Mastiff Sausage Co, and I shit you not they’re quote is «manliness refined». I laughed the minute I read it, and I ordered an amazing polish sausage. I gotta say I regret not ordering another one before I left… yeah that good.
Second time, and third time was for some drinks and catch up with some friends. It’s a very urban hippie joint so come chill. Myself, I’m a IPA kinda guy so I stuck with what I like.
I first had the green hat IPA (7.3%), and it was hoppy, but still smooth. I then ordered a spirit of 77-​IPA (7.0%), and it was strong, but too dry for my taste. Every time I have came here they have had different food venues going on right out front. It’s like a box of chocolate, you have enough idea what the hell your going to get.
One night there was a hot dog truck, then another night I came it was Korean food (which I’m ape shit for) fund raiser of some sort. Too drunk to remember, but way to go for the community support.

The 2 AM Bike Ride is a really fantastic stout. Especially on nitro.
Workers here are friendly and there’s lots of space. I like that they have tasters for $ 2 when you want to try and bunch of stuff. Pints are $ 6.

Fall is one of the coolest small breweries in town. Obviously SD has a new beer spot coming up every month but this place has been awesome for around two years now. Located on an awesome strip of food and drink, 30^th street, this place holds its own as a small brewery. The beer runs the gamut of varieties from hoppy, to dark, and back to light. It doesn’t really matter what your palate is, you’ll find a beer you like at Fall. The décor is really cool in the place and they always have a food truck or pop up around to satisfy the «drunchies». Props to these guys for starting with Saint Archer, peacing out from there, and creating a dope San Diego original brand of beer. There’s no pro athletes backing this brand, these guys just love making and serving great beer.

Order the 2AM Bike Ride — I do EVERYTIME! It helps if you like coffee. .. and dark beers. .. and they use Dark Horse Roast coffee. Like many smaller tasting rooms in San Diego, Fall Brewing does not serve food, but that won’t stop ya’ from bringing’ your own inside. There is a regular schedule of food trucks and food vendors who set up alongside the front door. I have often walked a quarter block south to Chris Ono Grinds and picked up my favorite huli-​huli chicken to enjoy while I imbibe.
I don’t know whose job it is to name the brews, but he or she sure has fun and I enjoy just reading the board. The staff is always nice and keeps the tables and bar clean. The space has a lot of hard surfaces so sound bounces around and it gets rather loud, as it did this past weekend when I was there last; the mood is more mellow during the week which is when I prefer to go. It doesn’t hurt that I live within walking, or should I say, stumbling, distance from Fall Brewing. Don’t worry — I’ll be back soon :)

This brewery has a beer for everyone. Want something light and clean? The pilsner and lager are winners. Want a darker beer like a good stout? Yes, it’s decent. And are you a typical San Diego beer lover and need hoppy beers? They have at least three or four good hoppy beers. My favorite beer here though is the Plenty for All pilsner because it’s the only great San Diego pilsner. This is one of my favorite San Diego. Breweries because most only have hop bombs.
In addition, the Sunday sushi and Monday pizza trucks are a welcome accompaniment to their beer. And bring your well behaved dog. They are welcome. But if you want to fill your growler, make sure it’s their growler or that your growler’s label is well covered. They won’t fill it and they don’t sell stickers you can buy that are large enough to cover most beer company names.

Sometimes I think «do we really need another brewery in this area?» and while my brain might say no, my heart says «yes, if they’re anything like Fall.»
We stopped in on a cheat day (don’t tell the trainer, please!) and sampled one of everything. Fortunately, we weren’t driving and we shared the samples because «one of everything» even in taster size, was a lot. Anyway, their IPAs were good, but the stars of the show for me were the Unicorn Stampede (a hoppy red) and the 2am Bike Ride (coffee vanilla stout.) I wanted to stick my mouth right under the tap and get all of the 2am Bike Ride that I could, but I’m sort of civilized so I just stuck with buying an additional taster.
I’m sure brewery gear isn’t necessarily something that would draw everyone in, but as a collector* of brewery shirts/​hats/​stickers I really appreciated their selection. The glasses were nice too.
Also, dog friendly, can bring in food from nearby restaurants to eat, and the water is served directly from their very own kegerator.
If you’re a beer lover from San Diego, or a visitor who came to «beer street» because you’ve heard so much about it — make Fall your destination.
*Collector sounds way better than «someone who spends a lot of money on things that advertise the place you’re buying from» right?

Parking is kind of hard if you don’t live in the area, which isn’t a problem for me. They usually have some kind of food truck/​tent in the front if you are hungry. Yes, you can also bring in outside food.
This brewery is spacious. There’s a lot of seating options –benches, chairs and bar stools– good for big groups. My fave is the Green Hat IPA, they also serve stouts, an amber, pale ale. They have a good variety to choose from.
They also sell their merchandise here. We have 2 glasses from here now. We have one of their first glasses, which has the shocka on it and the other is the one with the cat on it. Super fun and cute.
Yes, this is a dog friendly brewery.

My girlfriend has been itching to take me to Fall Brewing Company, and we went there after the Adams Avenue Artwalk. It was the middle of the afternoon, but the place was ¾ full when we arrived and filled up within the next hour.
I’m a big fan of porters and stouts, so I had to try the 2AM Bike Ride. Featuring a tantalizing mix of vanilla and Dark Horse Coffee beans, this rich and creamy stout didn’t disappoint! It’s full of flavor and not too sweet. I’m sure it will be my «go to» beer whenever there isn’t something new.
Unfortunately, Fall Brewing Company doesn’t provide food. Not to worry though, as Chris Ono Grinds is on the same block, and their Huli Huli Chicken is not only large enough for two to share, but also extremely delicious!
The interior of this place is large and spacious, and there are large open windows that look out on the street. Part of the wall is adorned with an eclectic mix of blown-​up comic book ads, concert ads, and other cool visual images. The staff is very friendly and accommodating, and they were quick to remove empty glasses. I’ll definitely be back.

I immediately liked their atmosphere. It is open and the tasting room wraps around the brewing equipment. There were a couple guys working on brews when we walked in. This is always a good sign! There were several dogs hanging out in the tasting room. Everyone was relaxed and chill. Also a good sign!
When we started tasting the beers, they all seemed a little flat to me. I know many people love their beer so it might be a personal preference. They are a new brewery, so they might be working out the kinks as they go along. I get it. I will be back to see how their favor has developed.
By 5pm on a Friday, this place was filling up. I think they are here to stay in North Park.

Solid brewery. The tasting room boasts plenty of space for you to hang around in, and a good place to visit if you’re in the area.
Our favorite: Spirit of ‘77
Other goodies: 2AM Bike Ride, Mittens, Jazz Hands

I am not a beer drinker but I will write this on behalf of my man friend. So we came here probably the first month it opened and he loved it. He said their beers are really good– I believe his favorite was the 2 a.m. Bike Ride. You can definitely taste the coffee and vanilla bean. its almost like a vanilla latte, but booze.
It’s a very neighborhood type of joint– pretty bare bones, but what else would you need? They have special guest restaurants like Carnitas Snack Shack set up so if people want food with their beer, they can get some. Pretty «chill» place to end your day.

Fall Brewing Company is my favorite brewery in North Park… I love the 2 am bike ride brewed with Dark Horse coffee. I love that the staff is helpful and patient when you’re choosing your beer and I love that there is always something new to try.
I believe that Fall will be my go to beer, because it is so close to home and so good. Every time I have been there, it’s been easy to find a seat, and we usually go Friday nights. I would even consider getting a growler to take home with some take out from a near by restaurant. Actually that sounds like a great idea.
Everyone in my group of friends loves fall and I don’t have anything negative to say about this place. Definitely try it, you’ll be happy you did.

Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall
Humpty Dumpty has a great Fall
All the king’s horses
and all the king’s men
couldn’t get Humpty
to drink bad beer again
I enjoyed the 2AM Bike Ride! It’s a tasty Darkhourse coffee & vanilla bean stout. I do fancy a proper pint of Guinness® from time to time, so this one is a neat treat. The beertendress on duty was friendly and laid back, which seemed to be the vibe this evening at the brewhouse and tasting room. Relaxing.
Like B-​Rad mentioned, the cool kids seem to be within close proximity and I happened to bump into one of them while strolling down the sidewalk en route to beer. I was glad to have a drinking buddy join me over some crafty beverages.
So many micro and nano breweries opening up in the city. Who’s the winner? Us beer fans.