Welcome to Ballast Point Brewing Company
Ballast Point Brewing Company is one of San Diego's Premier Breweries. We started out modestly as Home Brew Mart in 1992. Our goal was to teach others how to brew quality handcrafted beer at home. In 1996 the brewery was installed by New World Brewing Systems in the space behind our retail store and production began in September. In May of 2005 we open our second brewery in Scripps Ranch. We currently distribute five of our favorite beers, Yellowtail Pale Ale, Calico Amber Ale, Big Eye IPA, Wahoo Wheat Beer, Black Marlin Porter, as well as a host of seasonal specialty beers to a thirsty San Diego. Come to our brewery and we will gladly give you a tour and allow you to sample our newest selection of beers.
Currently
our beer is available in twelve ounce bottles, 22 ouce bottles and kegs. We also
offer half gallon and gallon glass jugs (growlers) to go. Kegs are available for rent to
the public with a deposit.
The name for our brewery comes from the point where Juan Rodriguez Cabrillo first set foot in
California. Located on the Point Loma Peninsula, Ballast Point is considered
the gateway to San Diego Harbor. Stones from this area were used as ballast in
the cargo holds of sailing ships returning to the eastern seaboard. Many New
England streets are still lined with the cobblestones brought back from San
Diego.
So relax, grab a cold Ballast Point Beer and cruise through our site. And remember to "Get the Point!"
