In this episode, we introduce you to the Pioneer Beer Trail… a three-mile driving loop that includes three breweries that were among the first to put Vista, California on the map as the beer capital of San Diego County. And a fourth brewery with iconic ties to the legendary history of early Las Vegas.

We also stop for a brief visit with the San Diego Brewers Guild (also located in Vista). And we meet up with nearby Al Toque Peruvian Kitchen that is the perfect pairing with craft beer!

Of course, make sure you have a designated driver while traveling along the Pioneer Beer Trail! We want everybody to have fun… but also be safe!

BOOZE BROTHERS
2545 PROGRESS STREET, VISTA

00:17: History… a party turns into a business
03:27: Home brew recipes remain popular
05:13: Kickback setting and Mediterranean pizza
05:43: Nerd out with staff
06:07: Owl Farm Unique Fermentations
08:17: Gluten-reduced beer is the norm
08:52: Concerts at the Wood Shed

Booze Brothers beers mentioned: 1-800-Tropics, Ramble On, Penny Blonde, Green Eyed Amber, Black Sunshine

Owl Farm beers mentioned: Watermelon Tanjín Gose, Big Blue, Mango Tanjín Gose

FIVE SUITS BREWING
2575 PIONEER AVENUE, VISTA

10:06: Award-winning home brewer goes Vegas
12:02: Vintage Vegas vibe
13:03: National winner Pit BOS started it all
14:22: Planet Nectaron’s New Zealand roots
15:26: Home-brewer collaboration
16:38: Serious corn hole obsession
17:36: Peruvian food debut

Five Suits beers mentioned: Pit BOS Hefeweizen, Planet Nectaron, 10 Black Fathoms Stout, Al Toque Peruvian Lager

AZTEC BREWING COMPANY
2330 LA MIRADA DRIVE, #300, VISTA

23:45: Iconic San Diego brand re-born in Vista
26:09: Mexican lagers and small-batch philosophy
28:45: Where musicians hang out
30:36: The happy accident brings friendships

Aztec Brewing beers mentioned: Old Stout, Kitchen Sink IPA, Limited Edition IPA batches

BELCHING BEAVER 980
980 PARK CENTER DRIVE, VISTA

31:27: Turning wine hobby into beer obsession
32:45: Hidden family hangout with awesome food
34:09: Peanut butter led the way
35:18: Rockin’ out with Def Tones collab
36:24: Going worldwide… but staying local
37:07: What’s with the name?

Belching Beaver beers mentioned: Peanut Butter Milk Stout, Must Be The Honey, Phantom Bride IPA

AL TOQUE PERUVIAN KITCHEN — 18:47

SAN DIEGO BREWERS GUILD — 21:24

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