Rip Current Brewing

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    1325 Grand Ave

    Ste 100

    San Marcos, CA 92078

    Las Posas Rd

    Mon

    • 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

    Closed now

    Tue

    • 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

    Wed

    • 4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

    Thu

    • 3:00 PM - 10:00 PM

    Fri

    • 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM

    Sat

    • 12:00 PM - 10:00 PM

    Sun

    • 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM

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    Paul S.

    At Rip Current Brewing we are going against the flow in the brewing industry by focusing on robust, flavorful beer styles from around the world. We offer 20 beers at both of our locations spanning color, ABV and style. This includes sessionable lagers, hoppy beers (both clear and hazy), malt-forward beers (porters and stouts) plus rotating specialty line-up featuring barrel-aged treats and sours. Our goal is to give you the highest quality, broadest variety of styles at our tasting room and let you decide what we should make again.…

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      Crystal F.
      Escondido, CA
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      Jan 10, 2024

      Another great brewery permanently closed. The service was also good, very chill atmosphere, and tasty food trucks every now and then. They were only a few blocks away from me, and they were one of my favorites. Rescue buoy was always on point, Rip Current will be missed.

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      Jason L.
      San Diego, CA
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      Feb 12, 2023

      Hours weren't quite up to date on Yelp and we showed up 30 minutes early. Despite the employee still dealing with setting up, the one - and only - beertender was super cool and let us sit while she set up. Thank you.

      Awesome service. Great beer. Super accommodating and willing to give us tasters of menu beers to find our order. Rip Current was cool and in-tune and we will 110% be back.

      Cheers!

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      Mia M.
      Carlsbad, CA
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      Oct 14, 2023

      This place is very well rounded. I'm personally a light beer/cider/mead drinker but this spot had solid selection with a quality line up. The ambiance is cool and chill with a cute surf board flight presentation and has the kind of charm that will keep IPA and more traditional beer drinkers coming back time and time again. The service was quality with a good knowledge of each offering and gave us good previews of each beer before trying it out for ourselves.

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      Ken W.
      San Diego, CA
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      Mar 5, 2023

      Rip current brews great beers and ales. I don't live near this location, but when I'm in the area J always pay a visit. The staff is always personable and helpful in describing their beers. I would love it if they would brew some more Trippel!!!!

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      Kevin O.
      Carlsbad, San Diego, CA
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      Mar 30, 2023

      When you know you know. So if you don't know, don't give up. Cuz you never know what the new day might bring. Maybe tomorrow you'll know. Then u can join the party!! BA Stouts FTW!!!!143Kate

      The good stuff!!
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      Phillip L.
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      I come into town monthly for work. This place is 1 minute away and so convenient but I would drive across town for the beer. They always have a couple barrel aged beers that are really good. I also like their hazy IPA's. I like how they rotate their lineup. I try different breweries because I like to feel like I'm exploring. Since they rotate their beers so often it keeps me returning to explore.

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      Brandi P.
      San Diego, CA
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      Dec 27, 2021

      What a great place! The owner and staff are truly amazing. So friendly and helpful and they know their stuff. The beer is pretty awesome too, my favorite was the coconut Porter aged in rum barrel's but all their beers are great (whether you like a lighter beer to a darker one). You can't go wrong. And they have live music too! Make sure to take a trip out and support Rip Current Brewing, you will not be disappointed!

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      Anna F.
      Linwood, KS
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      Oct 15, 2023

      This is an amazing brewery. The people who work here are so kind and welcoming. If you are looking for a place to come be in community this is the place to be. I have been able to connect with the bartender and every single time is such a unique and pleasant experience. The beer is great as well. They are crafted in attention and care. If you are considering coming here don't waste any time. I am beyond thankful for the time I have spent and the continued time I will spend here.

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      Natalie V.
      San Diego, CA
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      Jun 25, 2021

      Great beer, thirst quenching hard seltzer, good music, nice ambience, and amazing service = an awesome Friday.

      Rounds of really good beer
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      Craig W.
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      Mar 11, 2019

      The location is a little odd because it's kind of tucked away in a commercial park. No matter: the beers, especially the darker ones, are very, very good.

      Each taster glass serves a very ample 5 or 5.5 ounces which is a lot for a sampler. Everything we tried was good but the darker beers were absolutely delicious. The staff can steer you in the right direction if you have questions or are undecided.

      Dog and kid friendly and there are a few sodas on hand for the kiddos. You can also bring your own food in and you probably should because I saw no food other than maybe some jerky of some kind behind the bar.

      Excellent beers here. In-door seating only and plenty of free parking in the lot.

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