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Between the two, they have taken home 9 medals at the World Beer Cup and 24 medals at the Great American Beer Festival. These siblings of the SoCal craft beer world share a tasting room adjacent to their brewery, which is the former location of Stone Brewing Co. While Port Brewing offers a variety of beers, The Lost Abbey specializes in Belgian-inspired beers, barrel-aged beers, and sours. In addition to malt-heavy and hop-filled beers, Stone has become famous for Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens– an enchanting, outdoor adventure, dinner spot and breathtaking pub in Escondido, with a second location at Liberty Station in downtown San Diego. Put a visit to this brewery on your SoCal bucket list! 2) Port Brewing and The Lost Abbey – San Marcos, North County San Diego Founded in 1996, Stone is the 10th largest craft brewery in the nation according the Brewers Association 2013 rankings.
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Top 10 Breweries in Southern California 1) Stone Brewing Company – Escondido, North County San Diegoįamous for Arrogant Bastard and Stone IPA, Stone is the un-rivaled champion of craft beer in Southern California. These nationally-renowned and world-renowned breweries are just a short drive away in LA, OC, SD, and the IE! Too far to drive? You can pick up most of these beers at BevMo, TotalWine, your local bottle shop or even the neighborhood supermarket. Southern California is home to some of the best breweries in the nation! Many of these breweries have been awarded medals for brewing some of the best beer in the nation and the world at the Great American Beer Festival and World Beer Cup.