Summer is here , which for San Diegans mean we ’ll be getting more dealings on the 5 , even more multitude flooding into PB and Mission Beach than normal , and all the triplex - figure temperatures you could ever want ! It also mean that the 110 + breweries in this urban center are release a whole new muckle of wondrous , delicious beer to slack your hunger .

And with every other brewery sure to unveil some raw , screwball , fruit - infused beer , we sieve through all of the BS to bring you the crème de la crème of the upcoming seasonal release to get you through another scorch summer . Here are the best brewage for our hottest month :

Pineapple Sculpin, Ballast Point

IPA , 7 % ABVMiramarThe Sculpin IPA , in its various forms , is a San Diego institution . This adaptation of Sculpin , just recently released in cans , perfectly integrate a slight sweet that comes from include pure Ananas comosus puree in the brewing process to countervail the raw jaundice of the IPA . The end result is a lawful IPA that finishes light , but packs a strong organic structure .

Brewbies On My Mind, Second Chance Beer Co.

pinkish saison , 5.2 % ABVRancho BernardoIf you ’ve never had a pink saison , do n’t be humiliated , because neither had this writer prior to have Brewbies On My brain . Basically , it ’s a beer design for two intention : 1 ) to be super - crushable for summer , and 2 ) to aid agitate tit cancer . Five percent of the proceeds of all pint and keg sell in Second Chance ’s tasting room give-up the ghost to Keep a chest . The beer utilizes grain of paradise as well as lemon and orangish peel to attain a fairly notable citrus tasting , and uses hibiscus to produce a very calm , relaxing stopping point . And yes , it is pink .

Bee’s Knees, New English Brewing Co.

American honey wheat ale , 5 % ABVSorrento ValleyLike most wheat beers , Bee ’s Knees uses its fluid straw eubstance to supercharge the visibility of one central tang , which in this case comes from local organic dear , presenting the palate with a mellow sugariness . Unlike less wheat beers , Bee ’s Knees balances a very distinct flowered flavor , so it does n’t savour like you ’re drinking a subdued drink imbued with alcohol , but rather , an factual full - flavor beer .

Tequila Barrel-Aged Imperial Pilsner, Karl Strauss Brewing Co.

Czechoslovakian Pilsener , 10.4 % ABVSorrento ValleyAt this point , everyone and their brother has probably tasted a Bourbon dynasty barrel - older stout . It ’s become a beer maker ’s favorite across the United States , and while that ’s well and good , it ’s far less often you ’ll see something like a tequila barrel - elderly pilsner . It ’s capable to throng a huge spirit profile without having to bank on a enceinte stalwart body , and achieves that true , smoky tequila finish .

Here Comes Mango!, Belching Beaver Brewery

IPA , 6.5 % ABVVistaThis wangle to have the all the rancor and record hop profiles of a more traditional IPA while combine in sweet , malty mango season . The slight floral aromas balance out the beer , preventing it from devolve into an over - hopped , fruity novelty .

Witch’s Wit, The Lost Abbey

Belgian witbier , 4.8 % ABVSan MarcosSince its inception 10 days ago , all The Lost Abbey has done is put out consistently high - quality beers inspired by long - held Belgian brewing traditions . Witch ’s Wit seize the knockout of a Belgian witbier : a smooth pale yellow palate earmark for a masses of brisk flavors to shine through , from the grapefruit zest to the slightly spicy finis . It ’s as refreshing a beer as you ’ll ever taste , which will add up in handy when the temperatures soar .

Double IPA, AleSmith

Double IPA , 8.5 % ABVMiramarA very bitter double IPA , this AleSmith quaff packs a heavy pine visibility that ’s balanced out by a famous , smooth malty dead body . The beer offers a bevy of aromas from Orange River to grapefruit to tangerine tree . The beer smell like heaven each time you pop capable a raw one .

Surfrider Summer Ale, Coronado Brewing Co.

Summer ale , 4.6 % ABVCoronadoCoronado team up up with the Surfrider Foundation to make a beer that ’s not only utter for the summer month , but will help keep San Diego ’s pristine beaches look beautiful . A sweet , slightly bready summer ale , the Surfrider Summer Ale is a brisk but full - corporal beer , and the proceeds of all the beer ’s sale go to support Surfrider .

Stone Citrusy Wit, Stone Brewing Company

Belgian witbier , 5.3 % ABVEscondidoToo often when brew a wheat berry beer , breweries decide to play it good and allow orange peel flavors to dominate the beer . Characteristically , Stone switched it up with its Citrusy Wit , using tangerine tree , coriander , and lime folio to make a wit that offer equal parts spiciness and sweet .

Jibe Session IPA, Green Flash Brewing Co.

American IPA , 4.0 % ABVSorrento ValleyA positively floral session IPA at only 4 % ABV , the Jibe allows you to enjoy a beer with a solid hop visibility and slightly pitchy malt notes all daylight long while still stay fresh it together .

Ficus, Mike Hess Brewing

Saison , 8.3 % ABVMiramarRare is the saison that can combine the complexities and flavors of a dark beer into a light - corporate one . The Ficus does that exceedingly well , commingle dark fruit flavors like Ficus carica and plum with light coffee and caramel malt note . It ’s a beer that taste like dessert , but wo n’t weigh you down more than an appetizer will .

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Ballast Point Brewing

Ballast Point Brewing

Second Chance Beer Brewbies On My Mind

Courtesy of Second Chance Beer Co.

Karl Strauss Brewing Co.

Karl Strauss Brewing Co.

AleSmith Brewing Company

AleSmith Brewing Company

Green Flash Brewing Co.

Green Flash Brewing Co.