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Pure Project Balboa Park is a vibrant beer garden and tasting room located on Fifth Avenue, dedicated to the craft of brewing. This establishment serves a diverse selection of beverages, including craft beer, wine, seltzer, and more, ensuring there’s something for everyone. Complementing its drink offerings are fresh eats from Empanada Kitchen.

As part of the Pure Project family, this venue embodies the brewery's commitment to quality ingredients and sustainability while celebrating beer as an art form. The brewery emphasizes that each beer should tell a unique story, paralleling the experiences offered by fine dining and other artisanal products. Pure Project Balboa Park aims to enrich the craft beer community by providing an immersive experience that contextualizes every pour.

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06/03/2026

Our newest draft-only release is flowing off our taps!

RUBY HARVEST 🍒
Dry Cider with Cherry
4.9% ABV | Limited Release | Taproom Exclusive

Ruby Harvest is our newest dry cider, designed for summer sipping. Crafted with Washington apples and a blend of sweet and tart cherries, it’s a vibrant and refreshing treat at 4.9% ABV. This pink-hued cider offers aromas of apple, tart cherry, and strawberry on the nose. Each sip offers notes of Gala apple, Rainier cherry, and hibiscus, with a crisp snap of light acidity. It’s light-bodied, refreshing, and positively delightful.

05/30/2026

🍓🍻 Strawberry Fest won't last for long!

Enjoy your favorite strawberry brews made with organic strawberries from before they're gone. Crowlers are available for both of our strawberry beers; order in the taprooms or pre-order online!
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MURKSHAKE WITH STRAWBERRIES 🍓⁠
Murky Triple IPA with Strawberries & Vanilla⁠
10.2% ABV ⁠
Draft-only | Limited Release | Taproom-exclusive
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SUNSET CRUSH 🍓⁠
Cream Ale with Strawberries & Vanilla⁠
5.8% ABV⁠
Draft-only | Limited Release | Taproom-exclusive

is a family-owned farm that is GMO-free and has been CCOF Organically certified since 1986 🥬🧑‍🌾 This is where we have ethically sourced many of the ingredients found in our beers since we started brewing in 2016! You can taste their delicious organic strawberries in our Strawberry Fest beers listed above!⁠

In addition to these fresh favorites, we're also adding a strawberry lemonade slushie to our fruit-fueled lineup at select locations: , , , & .

FRESA FREEZE 🍓🍋⁠
Seltzer Base Slushie⁠
Strawberry Juice⁠
Strawberry Lemonade⁠
Simple Syrup⁠
Lemon juice⁠
Garnished with a Strawberry Sour Candy⁠
6.7% ABV⁠ | Limited Release | Available while supplies last

05/28/2026

From the return of our World Beer Cup-winning collaboration with Outer Range to a bold West Coast IPA featuring hand-selected El Dorado hops, this week's release showcases elite brewing craftsmanship.
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HOUBLON DELUXE 🇫🇷⁠
In collaboration with ⁠
Murky Double IPA with Citra Cryo, Wai-iti, & Barbe Rouge⁠
8.5% ABV | Limited Release⁠
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This 2022 World Beer Cup-winning brew is back to delight your taste buds. Featuring some of the finest hops in the world, Houblon Deluxe is a French-inspired murky double IPA collaboration with our friends at Outer Range Brewing Co. It’s soft, juicy, and full of hop flavor. Citra Cryo and Wai-iti beautifully complement Barbe Rouge, an illustrious hop developed in the legendary growing region of Alsace, France. This fourth batch features bright notes of white peach and lemon shortbread character on the nose, while the palate savors flavors of sweet orange, pineapple sorbet and fresh mango. Cheers to enjoying great beer with great friends, or should we say santé!⁠
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GOLDEN SOL ☀️⁠
West Coast IPA with El Dorado, Mosaic, & Cascade Abstrax⁠
7.3% ABV | Limited Release⁠
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Golden Sol is a bold 7.3% ABV West Coast IPA crafted to honor our first brew with hand-selected El Dorado hops from , known for its intense pineapple expression. Alongside Mosaic from Loftus Ranch and Cascade Abstrax, this golden pour offers a vibrant display of blood orange, grapefruit rind, and resin notes. Each sip showcases juicy tropical layers blended with notes of tree sap and crisp pine needle, carried by a light-to-medium body. It ends with a bold, rounded bitterness that delivers a clean, classic finish with every sip.⁠

Order online for taproom pickup
🔗 https://www.purebrewing.org/fresh-drops/
Find Pure Project beer near you in Southern California
🔗 https://www.purebrewing.org/beer-locator/

05/25/2026

Your favorite National Forest-inspired mug is back in a new, limited-edition design. 🌲✨

Join us on Wednesday, June 3rd, for a special Keep the Mug event at all Pure Project locations.

🍺 $29 includes a limited-edition mug + 16oz pour of any beer 8% ABV and under.
*Excludes barrel-aged beers.

*Limit two mugs per person. Glasses are $29 with or without the fill.

Please note: The mugs will be sold on a first-come-first-served basis, and they are limited, so we recommend arriving early. We look forward to seeing you!

Taproom Hours for Wednesday, June 3rd:
: 1-9pm
: 12-10pm
: 1-9pm
: 1-9pm
: 3-9pm

Handmade by
Based in St. Paul, Minnesota, Deneen Pottery makes all mugs by hand, so mugs may look slightly different than photos, since each one is unique! The Deneen Pottery facility is powered by solar, so you can feel great about how (and where) your mugs are made.

05/22/2026

The slides were loaded, the pints were poured, and the presentations were awesome! 🔥Thank you to everyone who packed the house at for our .sandiego event earlier this month!

We witnessed some legendary presentations, including a Pitch-A-Pet presentation. 🐕 We couldn't have asked for a better crowd to fill the taproom.

Should we do it again soon?! 🍻

05/22/2026

Join us for .io at Pure Balboa Park on Wednesday, May 27th, from 6-9pm! 🗣️ Meet like-minded friends and socially immerse yourself in specific languages that bring you the joy of connection. Looking forward to seeing new and familiar faces this Wednesday.
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INT’L Café brings together language lovers, world travelers, and curious minds—all over a pint of Pure beer. 🍻✨ All languages of all skill levels are welcome!⁠
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📅 RSVP for FREE at intlcafe.io⁠
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Drop a comment with the language you’re most excited to practice!

05/21/2026

🍓🍻 Strawberry Fest is finally here! Our taps are officially flowing with your favorite strawberry brews made with organic strawberries from .

NOW POURING :
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MURKSHAKE WITH STRAWBERRIES 🍓⁠
Murky Triple IPA with Strawberries & Vanilla⁠
10.2% ABV ⁠
Draft-only | Limited Release | Taproom-exclusive | Available in Crowlers⁠
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SUNSET CRUSH 🍓⁠
Cream Ale with Strawberries & Vanilla⁠
5.8% ABV⁠
Draft-only | Limited Release | Taproom-exclusive | Available in Crowlers⁠

Strawberry Fest beers will be available at all Pure Project taprooms while supplies last. Enjoy at the taprooms or grab a crowler to go!

In addition to these fresh favorites, we're also adding a strawberry lemonade slushie to our fruit-fueled lineup at select locations: , , , & .

FRESA FREEZE 🍓🍋⁠
Seltzer Base Slushie⁠
Strawberry Juice⁠
Strawberry Lemonade⁠
Simple Syrup⁠
Lemon juice⁠
Garnished with a Strawberry Sour Candy⁠
6.7% ABV⁠ | Limited Release | Available 5/20-5/24

05/20/2026

🍓🍻 Strawberry Fest is finally here! Our taps are officially flowing with your favorite strawberry brews made with organic strawberries from .

NOW POURING :
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MURKSHAKE WITH STRAWBERRIES 🍓⁠
Murky Triple IPA with Strawberries & Vanilla⁠
10.2% ABV ⁠
Draft-only | Limited Release | Taproom-exclusive | Available in Crowlers⁠
⁠
SUNSET CRUSH 🍓⁠
Cream Ale with Strawberries & Vanilla⁠
5.8% ABV⁠
Draft-only | Limited Release | Taproom-exclusive | Available in Crowlers⁠

Strawberry Fest beers will be available at all Pure Project taprooms while supplies last. Enjoy at the taprooms or grab a crowler to go!

is a family-owned farm that is GMO-free and has been CCOF Organically certified since 1986 🥬🧑‍🌾 This is where we have ethically sourced many of the ingredients found in our beers since we started brewing in 2016! You can taste their delicious organic strawberries in our Strawberry Fest beers listed above!⁠

In addition to these fresh favorites, we're also adding a strawberry lemonade slushie to our fruit-fueled lineup at select locations: , , , & .

FRESA FREEZE 🍓🍋⁠
Seltzer Base Slushie⁠
Strawberry Juice⁠
Strawberry Lemonade⁠
Simple Syrup⁠
Lemon juice⁠
Garnished with a Strawberry Sour Candy⁠
6.7% ABV⁠ | Limited Release | Available 5/20-5/24

05/19/2026

Exciting news for Memorial Day weekend! 🇺🇸🌭🍻 Our taproom will be open from 12-9pm on Monday, giving you even more time to enjoy the long weekend.

Memorial Day Hours (Monday, 5/25): 12-9pm

05/14/2026

This week's release was made for soaking up the sun!
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NEVERENDING WEEKEND 😎
Murky IPA with Riwaka, Strata, & Citra Cryo⁠
6.9% ABV | Limited Release⁠
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Transport yourself to a perpetual Saturday with Neverending Weekend, a 6.9% murky IPA that pours a pale yellow hue with a soft, white head. It features a blend of Riwaka hops from New Zealand, alongside Oregon-grown Strata hops from Crosby, and Citra Cryo from Coleman Hops. It delivers a vibrant, aromatic punch of mango, peach, and lime zest. Each sip offers a medium-bodied, juicy mouthfeel defined by lush flavors of pineapple and coconut, with a navel orange finish. It was designed with patio season in mind, best enjoyed outdoors.⁠
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FUZZY FUSION 🍑⁠
Hard Smoothie with Peach & Apricot⁠
6.0% ABV | Limited Release⁠ | Taproom-exclusive
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Embrace a burst of sun-drenched flavor with Fuzzy Fusion, a 6% ABV hard smoothie featuring over 3,000 lbs of organic USA-grown peaches and apricots. This fruity treat, brewed without gluten, pours a vibrant orange, releasing decadent aromas of peach pie, nectarine, and candied tangerine. Each sip offers notes of apricot, fuzzy white peach, and bright navel orange, finishing with a refreshing tartness. It is a bold, fruit-forward crusher that perfectly blends natural sweetness with a crisp, bright edge.⁠
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Order online for taproom pickup
🔗 https://www.purebrewing.org/fresh-drops/
Find Pure Project beer near you in Southern California
🔗 https://www.purebrewing.org/beer-locator/

05/12/2026

Friends don't let friends go hungry! 😋

Enjoy fresh-baked empanadas at , , and !

Empanada Flavors:⁠
🔹 Beef⁠
🔹 Chicken⁠
🔹 Ham & Cheese⁠
🔹 Caprese⁠
🔹 Sweet Corn & Basil⁠

Empanada + Beer Special | M-F open to 5 pm 👉
For $15, enjoy any two empanadas from paired with a core beer of your choice. ( only)

See you in the taproom soon!

05/11/2026

It was a true pleasure hosting with and at Pure Balboa Park recently. 📸✨

Prints & Pints actually held their very first meetup here back in July 2021. Their mission remains the same: creating a space for local artists to engage and inspire through the simple act of printing, sharing, and swapping their work.

Our community is full of passionate, talented people, and we are grateful that Pure can serve as the hub that brings them together. Do you have a community group or creative collective that needs a home? We would love to host you. DM us or fill out the meetup form in our bio to get connected. 🍺

05/10/2026

🍓🍻 Strawberry Fest is almost here! We’re bringing back your favorite strawberry brews made with organic strawberries from . In addition to these fresh favorites, we're also adding a strawberry lemonade slushie to our fruit-fueled lineup.

Starting Wednesday, May 20th, we'll be pouring...

MURKSHAKE WITH STRAWBERRIES 🍓
Murky Triple IPA with Strawberries & Vanilla
10.2% ABV
Draft-only | Limited Release | Taproom-exclusive | Available in Crowlers

SUNSET CRUSH 🍓
Cream Ale with Strawberries & Vanilla
5.8% ABV
Draft-only | Limited Release | Taproom-exclusive | Available in Crowlers

FRESA FREEZE 🍓🍋
Seltzer Base Slushie
Strawberry Juice
Strawberry Lemonade
Simple Syrup
Lemon juice
Garnished with a Strawberry Sour Candy
6.7% ABV
Limited Release | Available Wed-Sun

is a family-owned farm that is GMO-free and has been CCOF Organically certified since 1986 🥬🧑‍🌾 This is where we have ethically sourced many of the ingredients found in our beers since we started brewing in 2016! You can taste their delicious organic strawberries in our Strawberry Fest beers listed above!

05/08/2026

From the renewal of a fan-favorite collab with Horus Aged Ales to the debut of our first-ever foudre-aged beer, this week's release marks an exciting chapter in our barrel program.
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PHOENIX NOX 🔥⁠
In collaboration with ⁠
Bourbon Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout with Coconut, Vanilla, Maple, & Geisha Coffee⁠
14.7% ABV | Limited Release⁠
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Rising from the ashes of Phoenix Lux, our fan-favorite collaboration with Horus Aged Ales returns in a new blend with Phoenix Nox. Aged for up to 26 months in a decadent blend of Buffalo Trace, Heaven Hill, and Cutwater bourbon barrels, it was then graced with a generous addition of adjuncts. Geisha coffee from Costa Rica, Filipino coconut, Tahitian vanilla, and maple sugar from New Hampshire meld together, delivering an intense flavor journey with notes of milk chocolate, ganache, and sweet macaroon. This full-bodied blend recaptures the spirit you loved in Phoenix Lux, renewing it in a beautiful new light.⁠
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TWILIGHT PASSAGE 🍇⁠
Foudre-Aged Saison Ale with Blueberries & Mulberries⁠
6.5% ABV | Limited Release⁠
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We’re beyond pleased to present Twilight Passage, our very first foudre-aged beer. We aged a spritzy saison in our large, new-to-us French oak foudre for 9 months, before adding in 440lbs each of organic Washington blueberries and Turkish mulberries. The end result showcases all that fruit, pouring a vibrant pomegranate red, with a pink-ish head. This light, effervescent sour offers notes of blueberry, red currant, and pinot noir grapes. Our foudre will continue refilling in a solera style, so keep an eye out for future iterations of this one down the line.⁠
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Order online for taproom pickup
🔗 https://www.purebrewing.org/fresh-drops/
Find Pure Project beer near you in Southern California
🔗 https://www.purebrewing.org/beer-locator/

05/07/2026

Heads up! Our taproom will have limited hours next Thursday, as we’ll be hosting a private event in the evening.

Thursday 5/14 Hours:
1-5 PM (last call at 4:30 PM)

Looking for a unique venue for your next celebration? Host your private event at Pure Balboa Park! Whether it’s a wedding rehearsal, birthday, or corporate gathering, our taproom offers a warm and inviting space with award-winning beer.

Book your next event with us: https://www.purebrewing.org/events/private-events/

05/05/2026

Experience the cutting edge of hop innovation with the first release in our new taproom-exclusive series.
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SMALL BATCH PILS 🍺
West Coast Pilsner with HBC 1176 & Mosaic Cryo⁠
5.2% ABV
Limited Release | Taproom-exclusive
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Introducing Small Batch Pils, a crisp West Coast pilsner featuring Mosaic Cryo and the experimental HBC 1176 hop from the Yakima Chief FWD program. This beer is the first of our new taproom-exclusive series, offering a pale yellow, light-bodied beer with aromatic notes of lemon, lime zest, and pine wood. Bold notes of grapefruit, blood orange, and lemon pith lead the way, finishing with a refreshing, piney snap. This is an exclusive, one-time-only beer due to its use of experimental hops, and it’s only available in our taprooms on draft and in cans to go, so try it while you can!⁠
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Order online for taproom pickup
🔗 https://www.purebrewing.org/product/small-batch-pils/

05/04/2026

HEADS UP! All taprooms will be closed on Monday, May 11th for our employee appreciation day spent picking strawberries with our friends at , 🍓 a beloved tradition that we look forward to every year! And if you think this means Strawberry Fest is around the corner, you're absolutely right! 🙂

We'll be back at the taprooms again on Tuesday, May 12th! We'll look forward to seeing you then.

05/04/2026

Have you tried our latest taproom-exclusive beer?

RAIN CZECH ☔
Czech-Style Pilsner
4.7% ABV
Draft-only | Limited Release | Taproom-exclusive

Can we get a Rain Czech? This new taproom-exclusive Czech-style Pilsner is a rounded-out riff on our core Pilsner, Rain. We used Tchecomalt floor-malted pilsner malt and German-sourced Saaz hops to deliver a crushable, light-bodied sip, brimming with notes of wheat cracker, white pepper, and chamomile. Whether the clouds clear or the storm rolls in, this is the one lager you won’t want to postpone.

Now pouring at all Pure Project taprooms 🍻

05/03/2026

05/02/2026

We have teamed up with the legendary to bring you a delightful Mother's Day pairing experience. Treat the Mom in your life to three world-class pastries expertly matched with three Pure Project pours. 🍰➕🍻⁠
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The Menu:⁠
🫐 Blueberry Cheesecake Coffee Cake paired with Tropical Mist Citrus Blonde⁠
🥥 Coconut Cream Pie (with white chocolate shards) paired with Diamond Dust Murky IPA⁠
🍫 Cheesecake Brownie (Valrhona dark chocolate) paired with Milagro Coffee & Vanilla Stout⁠
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The Details:⁠
🗓️ Join us Sunday, May 10th, between noon and 4 pm at any of our five taprooms⁠
🎟️ Tickets are $23 and must be purchased online by May 3rd⁠
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Secure your pairing via the link below and be sure to select your preferred taproom during checkout.

https://shop.purebrewing.org/products/mothers-day-beer-extraordinary-desserts-pairing

05/01/2026

It's the simple things... 🙂 Drop by for a beer, wine, or seltzer this weekend and let us pour you a pint of happiness!

04/30/2026

A code-cracking collab, a crispy Westie, and a cocktail-inspired barrel-aged seltzer make for a killer can release at the taprooms this week.
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ENCRYPTED SEQUENCE 🧩⁠
In collaboration with ⁠
Murky Double IPA with Nectaron, El Dorado, Nelson, & Citra Cryo⁠
8.3% ABV | Limited Release⁠
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We teamed up once again with our pals at North Park Beer Co. (who just won a gold medal at the 2026 World Beer Cup!) to bring you a brand new murky DIPA, Encrypted Sequence. We loaded it full of Nectaron from New Zealand, hand-selected El Dorado hops from Washington, Citra Cryo from Oregon, and Nelson Abstrax, offering notes of pineapple upside-down cake, papaya, and guava. Crack the code (or crack open a can) and savor every juicy, tropical layer within.⁠
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SHIFTING DUNES 🏜️⁠
West Coast IPA with Mosaic, Strata, & Simcoe Cryo⁠
7.0% ABV | Limited Release⁠
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Shifting Dunes is our latest West Coast IPA, using a blend of Pacific Northwest-grown Mosaic, Strata, and Simcoe Cryo hops to offer vibrant aromas of fresh raspberry, resin, and zesty lime. In this medium-bodied beer, you can expect deep layers of blood orange and grapefruit pith, grounded by a lingering pine sap bitterness. Our brewers have been experimenting with our West Coast IPA brewing process and are absolutely stoked with how this one turned out.⁠
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MAI TAI 🗿⁠
Barrel-Aged Hard Seltzer with Lime, Orange, Almonds, & Spices⁠
5.5% ABV | Limited Release⁠
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A tropical delight inspired by the Mai Tai cocktail, this barrel-aged hard seltzer brings fruity, bright flavors with a smooth, spiced finish. After blending two batches of seltzer that aged in bourbon barrels between 14–16 months, it was infused with organic Persian limes, oranges from Sage Hill Farms in Escondido, almonds, and a spice blend of cinnamon, clove, allspice, and nutmeg. The result is a light, slightly tart seltzer bursting with flavors of lime, spiced rum, and orgeat, bringing the beach straight to your glass.⁠

Order online for taproom pickup
🔗 https://www.purebrewing.org/fresh-drops/
Find Pure Project beer near you in Southern California
🔗 https://www.purebrewing.org/beer-locator/

04/28/2026

Stop by and enjoy a weekday Empanada + Beer Special at ! 🥟➕🍺

Empanada + Beer Special | M-F open to 5 pm
For $15, enjoy any two empanadas from paired with a core beer of your choice.

See you in the taproom soon!

04/28/2026

Our first set of canned non-alcoholic beer has arrived! Introducing two incredible NA varieties, each delivering a full-flavored, satisfying drinking experience without compromise.

GROUNDED 🌱⁠
Non-Alcoholic IPA with Citra, Citra Cryo, & Mosaic Abstrax⁠

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2865 Fifth Avenue
San Diego, CA
92103

To reach your destination at Fifth Avenue in San Diego, you have a couple of convenient options for both public transport and driving.

**Public Transport:**
1. **Bus:** You can take the MTS bus routes that service the area. Routes 7, 10, and 120 have stops nearby. Check the MTS website or app for real-time schedules and route information.
2. **Trolley:** If you're near a trolley station, take the Blue Line towards America Plaza and get off at the City College station. From there, it's about a 15-minute walk to your destination.

**Driving/Parking:**
1. **Directions:** If you're coming from downtown San Diego, head north on Fifth Avenue. Your destination will be on your right.
2. **Parking:** There are several parking options available nearby:
- Street parking may be available along Fifth Avenue or adjacent streets; be sure to check for any parking restrictions.
- Public parking lots are also located within walking distance; consider using the ParkWhiz or SpotHero apps to find and reserve a spot in advance.

Make sure to check traffic conditions before you leave to ensure a smooth journey!

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Monday	12pm - 9pm
Tuesday	3pm - 9pm
Wednesday	1pm - 9pm
Thursday	1pm - 9pm
Friday	1pm - 10pm
Saturday	11am - 10pm
Sunday	11am - 8pm

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http://www.purebrewing.org/

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Nestled on Fifth Avenue in the heart of San Diego, Pure Project Balboa Park is a delightful beer garden that invites you to indulge in an exceptional craft beer experience. This charming taproom showcases the artistry of small-batch brewing, where each beer is crafted with a commitment to quality ingredients and sustainability.

At Pure Project, every sip tells a story, reflecting the brewery's dedication to creating unique flavors that resonate with both casual drinkers and connoisseurs alike. The atmosphere is vibrant and welcoming, making it the perfect spot to unwind with friends or enjoy a moment of relaxation.

Complementing the impressive selection of craft beers is a menu featuring delicious offerings from Empanada Kitchen, ensuring that there's something for everyone. Whether you're in the mood for a refreshing seltzer or a rich, flavorful brew, Pure Project Balboa Park has you covered.

With its focus on community and creativity, this taproom not only serves great drinks but also fosters an appreciation for beer as an art form. Visit Pure Project Balboa Park to experience their passion for brewing firsthand—it's more than just a drink; it's an experience!

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