Morgan Ellis
Chicago, Illinois
8/15/2026
Spacious PatioPerfect for Groups
Cozy taproom with a surprisingly deep lager list. Would crawl here again in a heartbeat.
Verified Independent Large BreweryLarge Brewery
Ballast Point Brewing Co / Home Brew Mart
5401 Linda Vista Rd Ste 406, San Diego, California, 92110-2402
Dog FriendlyOutdoor Seating / Fire PitsFood Trucks / Full KitchenFamily / Kid FriendlyLive Music & EventsGamesNA / Wine / CiderWiFiSports TVs / Game DayWheelchair Accessible
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Quick Vibe & Venue Facts
- Independent Status
- Verified Independent Large Brewery
- Pet Policy
- Dogs not listed — confirm with the venue before visiting.
- Food Options
- Daily Rotating Food Trucks & BYOF Friendly
- Family Policy
- All Ages / Kid Friendly until 8 PM
- Parking & Transit
- On-site lot plus nearby street parking.
On tap
What’s on tap right now
6 pouring
| Beer | Style | ABV | Notes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westbound Pine, grapefruit peel, and a crisp dry finish. | West Coast IPA | 7.2% | Pine, grapefruit peel, and a crisp dry finish. | On Tap |
| Night Watch Roasted coffee, dark chocolate, and a silky body. | Stout | 6.2% | Roasted coffee, dark chocolate, and a silky body. | On Tap |
| Orchard Hour Dry apple cider with a hint of pear skin. | Cider | 6.2% | Dry apple cider with a hint of pear skin. | On Tap |
| Hazy Memory Juicy Citra and Mosaic with a soft haze and low bitterness. | Hazy IPA | 7.1% | Juicy Citra and Mosaic with a soft haze and low bitterness. | On Tap |
| Kölsch Club Soft fruit esters with a clean lagered snap. | Kölsch | 5.2% | Soft fruit esters with a clean lagered snap. | On Tap |
| Patio Tart Kettle sour with raspberry and a bright snap. | Sour | 5.5% | Kettle sour with raspberry and a bright snap. | On Tap |
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4.7 ★
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Jordan Blake
Austin, Texas
7/16/2026
Cozy TaproomLive Acoustic Music
Came for one pint, stayed for three. The IPA board is stacked and the crowd stayed easygoing.
Casey Nguyen
Portland, Oregon
7/11/2026
Great IPA SelectionDog Heaven
Perfect Saturday stop. Dogs on the patio, a food truck in the lot, and enough seating for the whole group.
Ballast Point Brewing Co / Home Brew Mart FAQs
Is Ballast Point Brewing Co / Home Brew Mart dog friendly?
Taprooms Near Me does not currently list Ballast Point Brewing Co / Home Brew Mart as dog friendly. Confirm with the taproom before you go.
Does Ballast Point Brewing Co / Home Brew Mart serve food or host food trucks?
Yes. Ballast Point Brewing Co / Home Brew Mart hosts rotating food trucks and is generally BYOF friendly.
Can I host a private event or group crawl at Ballast Point Brewing Co / Home Brew Mart?
Ballast Point Brewing Co / Home Brew Mart can often host small group crawls. Contact the taproom directly, or claim the listing on Taprooms Near Me to publish event capacity.
Does Ballast Point Brewing Co / Home Brew Mart have outdoor patio seating?
Yes. Ballast Point Brewing Co / Home Brew Mart lists outdoor patio seating in San Diego, often with heaters or fire-pit nights.
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