The Best Brewery/Microbrewery in El Cajon, California

Craft Beer & Microbrewery Guide for El Cajon, CA

Delve into El Cajon, California, a vibrant city brimming with craft beer enthusiasm. Numerous breweries dot the urban landscape, each offering unique, artisanal ales that reflect the region's diverse flavors. From IPAs bursting with West Coast zest to smooth stouts reminiscent of San Diego's laid-back vibe, El Cajon is a craft beer haven for aficionados and newcomers alike. Savor the city's rich suds culture in a lively taproom or cozy nook, where camaraderie and creativity brew as abundantly as the beers themselves.

Burning Beard Brewing Co. in El Cajon, California - 4.70 star rating

Burning Beard Brewing Co.

El Cajon CA

4.70

Unique burger offerings with charred seasoning.

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Sunny Grove Brewing Company in Santee, California - 5.00 star rating

Sunny Grove Brewing Company

Santee CA (2.8km)

Family-owned, with a clean and fresh atmosphere.

Helix Brewing Co. in La Mesa, California - 4.70 star rating

Helix Brewing Co.

La Mesa CA (6.5km)

Extensive selection of unique sour beers.

San Diego Brewing Company in San Diego, California - 4.30 star rating

San Diego Brewing Company

San Diego CA (12.0km)

House-made beers vary in quality.

Mission Brewing - Kensington in San Diego, California - 4.70 star rating

Mission Brewing - Kensington

San Diego CA (13.7km)

Wide variety of beers and non-alcoholic options

Quantum Brewing in San Diego, California - 4.50 star rating

Quantum Brewing

San Diego CA (15.7km)

Unique beer offerings, not just IPAs

Fall Brewing Company in San Diego, California - 4.70 star rating

Fall Brewing Company

San Diego CA (15.8km)

Offers small pours without full flight order.

Barley & Sword Brewing Company in San Diego, California - 5.00 star rating

Barley & Sword Brewing Company

San Diego CA (15.9km)

Offers traditional European-style beers

GOAL. Brewing in San Diego, California - 4.90 star rating

GOAL. Brewing

San Diego CA (15.9km)

Unique beer selection with weird and different options

Original 40 Brewing Company in San Diego, California - 4.70 star rating

Original 40 Brewing Company

San Diego CA (16.0km)

Dog-friendly atmosphere is a big plus

Pure Project North Park in San Diego, California - 4.90 star rating

Pure Project North Park

San Diego CA (16.2km)

Welcoming outdoor space perfect for flights

North Park Beer Company in San Diego, California - 4.40 star rating

North Park Beer Company

San Diego CA (16.2km)

Offers hazy beer selection with variety.

Thorn St. Brewery in San Diego, California - 4.70 star rating

Thorn St. Brewery

San Diego CA (16.4km)

Has cookie pairing program with unique beer pairings

Societe Brewing Company in San Diego, California - 4.60 star rating

Societe Brewing Company

San Diego CA (16.4km)

Wide open tasting room with fermentation tanks.

Ketch Brewing Brew Pub in San Diego, California - 4.80 star rating

Ketch Brewing Brew Pub

San Diego CA (17.0km)

Brewery boasts extensive collection of awards.

TapRoom Beer Company in San Diego, California - 4.60 star rating

TapRoom Beer Company

San Diego CA (17.1km)

Pet-friendly patio with dog menu

Hopnonymous Brewing Company in San Diego, California - 4.90 star rating

Hopnonymous Brewing Company

San Diego CA (17.2km)

Fresh hops or New Zealand hops used in beers.

Fall Brewing Company South Park Taproom in San Diego, California - 4.80 star rating

Fall Brewing Company South Park Taproom

San Diego CA (17.2km)

Comfy seating areas throughout the taproom

Night Parade Brewing Company in San Diego, California - 4.80 star rating

Night Parade Brewing Company

San Diego CA (17.3km)

Amazing base beers and BBA's

Protector Brewery in San Diego, California - 4.80 star rating

Protector Brewery

San Diego CA (18.0km)

Protector Brewery offers organic beers.

AleSmith Brewing Company in San Diego, California - 4.70 star rating

AleSmith Brewing Company

San Diego CA (18.6km)

AleSmith features a variety of Speedway Stouts.

Mike Hess Brewing Alpine in Alpine, California - 3.80 star rating

Mike Hess Brewing Alpine

Alpine CA (18.6km)

Unique cookie offerings on tap

Duck Foot Brewing Miramar in San Diego, California - 4.70 star rating

Duck Foot Brewing Miramar

San Diego CA (19.0km)

Unique arcade games hidden within the brewery.

Kove Brewing in San Diego, California - 5.00 star rating

Kove Brewing

San Diego CA (19.1km)

Unique tea-based drinks with distinct botanical flavors.

Ballast Point Brewing Miramar in San Diego, California - 4.50 star rating

Ballast Point Brewing Miramar

San Diego CA (19.3km)

Massive bar with many unique seating options