Good (not great) beer, but bad vibes.The service here was terrible. The main server we dealt with was a rude, pompous douche bag. Another was nicer but knew nothing about beer. Both ignored us in nearly empty room and I kept having to go find someone to get service.The beer itself wasn’t bad but as someone who is way over the haze craze I was disappointed to find that several of the beers are hazies despite it not being noted on the menu and not typical for the styles. And no one, not even the know it all douche bro, could tell me which beers were or were not hazy ahead of time.There’s no shortage of breweries in San Diego with better prices, better staff, and better beer, so do yourself a favor and skip this one.
Mark Hamby
The German beers styles are on-point and delicious. They take me back to Munich in the summer. Try this brewery if you're tired of IPAs. The IPAs are probably amazing as well, but the traditional European styles are worth the trip. And the food...wow.
Jay Lavine
Excellent food! Great beer choices. Excellent service. Great atmosphere!!!
brett withee
The food was quite good (poutine was our favorite), but the menu was a bit odd. It said that the dishes were meant to be shared. That would be fine, but when we tried to order that way, our waitress had to explain that half the dishes were entrees that were not meant to be shared (sandwiches, pasta, salmon, etc.). To make it more confusing, those dishes were mixed in with appetizer type dishes on the menu. A re-org of the menu would help out a lot
semyen leypynov
Food tastes good. Beer even better :) Little bit busy and noisy, but overall, it's a good experience.
Edwin Torres
When I first walked in I was expecting a traditional brewery, I didn't know anything about this place, and I felt a bit disappointed. However, I was impressed by Roberts amazing customer service, and his great recommendations. The beer was great, and the Nashville chicken sandwich was amazing.Not only was Robert welcoming and fun to talk to, I witnessed him being challenged by a customer who was immediately on the defensive when she was unhappy with her own drink selection. Of course the customer got her way, despite being very rude, and still Robert held his own better than most, with class and respect.Needless to say I will definitely return.
Steven Ellison
I went here a long time ago and remembered liking it, so I'm glad I followed my hunch and recommended meeting some friends here. They have a nice covered outdoor patio (dog friendly of course). On the cold winter day we were there we had the patio to ourselves, which was nice since two couples brought their babies too. Service was quick whenever there was something to bring, but they left us alone a lot when we didn't have an order on deck, which was fine since it was probably clear we were all having a good time catching up with each other.Cork and Craft is their in-house food, I have a separate review for them since they have a separate listing in Google Maps. The food is very good.We were all happy with the beers we got. They have a wide variety of beers to satisfy all preferences. The "Just Squeezing" is a good choice if you like your IPAs juicy. Many people in our group got the Lemon Meringue sour, which tasted spot on for its namesake.They also do their own wine here, none of us are big into wines but the ice Riesling I had with dessert was very good. I have no doubt their other wines are good as well.We will definitely be back here, not just for the beer but also the food and location. It's very close to the freeway, so very easy for friends to converge here.
Daniel Koble
Food & beer is a solid 6/10, but on the “Worth It” scale it’s a 2/10. Was deeply disappointed in their wings
Steve S.
Beer was great, food was okay. Tab was free on account of another patron making some snide remarks that deserved a good punch in the face. Rather than de-escalating the situation the bar manager sided with the other patron. In the end he comped our tab. I'll take it but won't go back.
Kevin G.
Went for a few beers. We sat on the patio. The service was very good and they checked back often. I'd go back sometime soon.
Great beer and a plus that they are gluten reduced (with the exception of the hazy's). You wouldn't even know they were gluten reduced because you can't tell. Their key lime was incredible and I also liked the pale ale. Wish they had less expensive food, that is the only star subtraction, otherwise it's wonderful.
Lisa G.
The amusing part of this review while I was writing this, was that I had come here for a Yelp Elite Event (Cork and Craft) 2 nights prior, and found out Abnormal Beer and Cork and Craft were combined. This location was so close to work! Then a happy hour event popped up on the calendar mentioning that it was here... and it was like the universe was saying, Lisa, I want you to know that you will frequent this place more often.I had the thrill of coming here 2 days after coming here for the Yelp Elite Event, and came to the shock that the food menu had changed since then. And...Matt was my group's server that night! I was originally looking forward to sampling their specials - garlic bread, but didn't get the little specials paper. And after talking with Matt, he gave me the shocking news that their menu was changed. Alas, lobster roll - hopefully next time we meet!I ordered the brussel sprouts which were still super tasty! Although it got swapped for red onions instead of the red peppers that I had previously tried 2 nights ago, it was still really good.My friends N and J ordered the ceviche and a burger. N's burger was massive with 2 patties! He happily finished all of it and left nothing. J finished her ceviche, which was interesting because it was spicy watermelon gazpacho for the sauce.I happily nursed my lemon meringue pie 5 oz and got to know my friends more along with making new connections during happy hour. My friend N liked the key lime pie version. It was hot when we were drinking, and they graciously shut off the lights, which made a HUGE difference! Their decor was a bit rustic, so they had heat lamps on. We were all sweating up a storm, so it was huge relieft when the turned off the middle one for our table. It was like INSTANT relief. The happy hour group met regularly after work on Thursdays, so if I come again, I know who I'll see!Parking was plentiful with their lot and also street parking. They share outdoor and indoor seating. Abnormal Brewery has the bar area where they do trivia nights. They have a bigger room (which you can reserve for events but have to spend a specific $ amount for food and drinks I believe). Their kitchen has seating indoors, and they also have a section outdoor for seating.
Jamie E.
A friend and I happened upon this place by searching for a place to eat on yelp. Could not be happier that we decided to give it a try! All of the food portions are meant to be shared which let us try multiple options. There is so much flavor packed in that you wouldn't want an overly large portion. Everything was perfectly balanced and delicious. I'm not a fan of beer so I opted to try their "beer smoothie" and shockingly enjoyed it more than expected. The staff were all kind and helped and the food came out quick. Can't wait to take traveling guests here!
K C
Absolutely yummy!
Steven Klug
The food was good. I really liked the ceviche. The beet salad had interesting flavor but the portion size for the cost was really small and it didn't have hardly any greens in it. The risotto was decent but had no flavor to explain the green tinge. I was hoping for a nice pistachio flavor. The gnocchi was good. Service was good. I was warned about the lack of greens on the salad so that was good. I still question the wisdom of having that item on their menu at that cost. I like this place and since it's near work will likely continue to come here.
Good (not great) beer, but bad vibes.The service here was terrible. The main server we dealt with was a rude, pompous douche bag. Another was nicer but knew nothing about beer. Both ignored us in nearly empty room and I kept having to go find someone to get service.The beer itself wasn’t bad but as someone who is way over the haze craze I was disappointed to find that several of the beers are hazies despite it not being noted on the menu and not typical for the styles. And no one, not even the know it all douche bro, could tell me which beers were or were not hazy ahead of time.There’s no shortage of breweries in San Diego with better prices, better staff, and better beer, so do yourself a favor and skip this one.
The German beers styles are on-point and delicious. They take me back to Munich in the summer. Try this brewery if you're tired of IPAs. The IPAs are probably amazing as well, but the traditional European styles are worth the trip. And the food...wow.
Excellent food! Great beer choices. Excellent service. Great atmosphere!!!
The food was quite good (poutine was our favorite), but the menu was a bit odd. It said that the dishes were meant to be shared. That would be fine, but when we tried to order that way, our waitress had to explain that half the dishes were entrees that were not meant to be shared (sandwiches, pasta, salmon, etc.). To make it more confusing, those dishes were mixed in with appetizer type dishes on the menu. A re-org of the menu would help out a lot
Food tastes good. Beer even better :) Little bit busy and noisy, but overall, it's a good experience.
When I first walked in I was expecting a traditional brewery, I didn't know anything about this place, and I felt a bit disappointed. However, I was impressed by Roberts amazing customer service, and his great recommendations. The beer was great, and the Nashville chicken sandwich was amazing.Not only was Robert welcoming and fun to talk to, I witnessed him being challenged by a customer who was immediately on the defensive when she was unhappy with her own drink selection. Of course the customer got her way, despite being very rude, and still Robert held his own better than most, with class and respect.Needless to say I will definitely return.
I went here a long time ago and remembered liking it, so I'm glad I followed my hunch and recommended meeting some friends here. They have a nice covered outdoor patio (dog friendly of course). On the cold winter day we were there we had the patio to ourselves, which was nice since two couples brought their babies too. Service was quick whenever there was something to bring, but they left us alone a lot when we didn't have an order on deck, which was fine since it was probably clear we were all having a good time catching up with each other.Cork and Craft is their in-house food, I have a separate review for them since they have a separate listing in Google Maps. The food is very good.We were all happy with the beers we got. They have a wide variety of beers to satisfy all preferences. The "Just Squeezing" is a good choice if you like your IPAs juicy. Many people in our group got the Lemon Meringue sour, which tasted spot on for its namesake.They also do their own wine here, none of us are big into wines but the ice Riesling I had with dessert was very good. I have no doubt their other wines are good as well.We will definitely be back here, not just for the beer but also the food and location. It's very close to the freeway, so very easy for friends to converge here.
Food & beer is a solid 6/10, but on the “Worth It” scale it’s a 2/10. Was deeply disappointed in their wings
Beer was great, food was okay. Tab was free on account of another patron making some snide remarks that deserved a good punch in the face. Rather than de-escalating the situation the bar manager sided with the other patron. In the end he comped our tab. I'll take it but won't go back.
Went for a few beers. We sat on the patio. The service was very good and they checked back often. I'd go back sometime soon.
Restaurantji Recommends
Great beer and a plus that they are gluten reduced (with the exception of the hazy's). You wouldn't even know they were gluten reduced because you can't tell. Their key lime was incredible and I also liked the pale ale. Wish they had less expensive food, that is the only star subtraction, otherwise it's wonderful.
The amusing part of this review while I was writing this, was that I had come here for a Yelp Elite Event (Cork and Craft) 2 nights prior, and found out Abnormal Beer and Cork and Craft were combined. This location was so close to work! Then a happy hour event popped up on the calendar mentioning that it was here... and it was like the universe was saying, Lisa, I want you to know that you will frequent this place more often.I had the thrill of coming here 2 days after coming here for the Yelp Elite Event, and came to the shock that the food menu had changed since then. And...Matt was my group's server that night! I was originally looking forward to sampling their specials - garlic bread, but didn't get the little specials paper. And after talking with Matt, he gave me the shocking news that their menu was changed. Alas, lobster roll - hopefully next time we meet!I ordered the brussel sprouts which were still super tasty! Although it got swapped for red onions instead of the red peppers that I had previously tried 2 nights ago, it was still really good.My friends N and J ordered the ceviche and a burger. N's burger was massive with 2 patties! He happily finished all of it and left nothing. J finished her ceviche, which was interesting because it was spicy watermelon gazpacho for the sauce.I happily nursed my lemon meringue pie 5 oz and got to know my friends more along with making new connections during happy hour. My friend N liked the key lime pie version. It was hot when we were drinking, and they graciously shut off the lights, which made a HUGE difference! Their decor was a bit rustic, so they had heat lamps on. We were all sweating up a storm, so it was huge relieft when the turned off the middle one for our table. It was like INSTANT relief. The happy hour group met regularly after work on Thursdays, so if I come again, I know who I'll see!Parking was plentiful with their lot and also street parking. They share outdoor and indoor seating. Abnormal Brewery has the bar area where they do trivia nights. They have a bigger room (which you can reserve for events but have to spend a specific $ amount for food and drinks I believe). Their kitchen has seating indoors, and they also have a section outdoor for seating.
A friend and I happened upon this place by searching for a place to eat on yelp. Could not be happier that we decided to give it a try! All of the food portions are meant to be shared which let us try multiple options. There is so much flavor packed in that you wouldn't want an overly large portion. Everything was perfectly balanced and delicious. I'm not a fan of beer so I opted to try their "beer smoothie" and shockingly enjoyed it more than expected. The staff were all kind and helped and the food came out quick. Can't wait to take traveling guests here!
Absolutely yummy!
The food was good. I really liked the ceviche. The beet salad had interesting flavor but the portion size for the cost was really small and it didn't have hardly any greens in it. The risotto was decent but had no flavor to explain the green tinge. I was hoping for a nice pistachio flavor. The gnocchi was good. Service was good. I was warned about the lack of greens on the salad so that was good. I still question the wisdom of having that item on their menu at that cost. I like this place and since it's near work will likely continue to come here.