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09/25/2026
Clear your calendar, San Diego, because the PADRES ARE PLAYOFF BOUND!
Every pitch. Every inning. Every pint. The Official Craft Beer of the San Diego Padres is ready! LFGSD! 🟤🟡
09/22/2026
Do you know your favorite brewery's actual LLC name?
Bet it's not this good. Barley and Sword named theirs after an obscure word meaning "to wander with purpose." Straight-up poetry for a beer company.
Full Episode: https://bit.ly/3T2co7m
09/21/2026
Mark your calendars, darkness is coming.
Victory at Sea Day is back! Save the dates:
- Little Italy - November 7th
- Long Beach - November 14th & 15th
Come make a date with the dark side. More details dropping soon!
09/20/2026
A guy walks into the tap room with 20 of his buddies.
Turns out they're from some of the best craft breweries in the Czech Republic.
And it turns out they're coming back tomorrow to brew a beer.
This is how Barley & Swords Liberation Czech Pilsner was born.
Check out the full story on the latest Dedicated to the Craft Podcast with Michael P. Howell!
Full Episode: https://bit.ly/3T2co7m
09/16/2026
This story starts in the Navy at 18, winds through an Irish pub in a Maine shipyard town, a homebrew mead recipe, and, we're not kidding, a Viking living-history guild. Then one D&D night with friends turns into a business plan, and an LLC inside a month.
Michael P. Howell of Barley and Sword joins us to tell the full story — including the time twenty Czech brewers showed up at his taproom uninvited and helped him rebuild a beer from scratch, decoction process and all. We talk classic beer styles, why they never go out of fashion, and the moment a German naval officer swore his hefeweizen tasted like home.
Full episode out now 🎙️
09/09/2026
Saturdays Football is coming to San Diego and they're setting up shop at our Little Italy tasting room.
If you don't know: Saturdays Football is the biggest name in vintage soccer culture in the US. Started in an LA garage in 2017, now with flagship shops in Soho NYC, Chicago and LA, and the largest vintage jersey collection in the country. Official MLS collabs, Q&As with legends like Zico, pop-ups that draw lines around the block.
Thursday through Sunday with rare kits from the 70s to today, Saturdays Football gear, and a Sculpin in your hand while you dig through the racks.
Thu-Fri 12-7
Sat 11-7
Sun 11-4
2215 India St. Come early, the REALLY good stuff goes fast!
09/07/2026
Some of the best stories don't come from press releases, they come from the people who lived it. Bobby Tribal sits down to talk streetwear's origins and the 432F shows on the latest episode of the Dedicated to the Craft.
09/01/2026
Episode one of the Dedicated to the Craft Podcast is here, and we're kicking things off right: Bobby "Tribal" Ruiz, founder of Tribal Streetwear, the Lower Left, Tribal Lager and more, joins us.
From his scrappy startup days at the Swap Meet, to building an empire out of San Diego, his story is the kind that you don't skip. Listen now wherever you get your favorite podcasts.
08/31/2026
Something’s brewing…
We’re getting ready to crack open a whole new way to celebrate the people who are Dedicated to their Craft. 🍻
Brewers. Artists. Musicians. Makers. Storytellers. Anyone who is all-in on what they do.
This is just the beginning. The conversations, stories, brewing tips, laughs, and beers are coming soon.
Dedicated to the Craft, launching soon!
08/14/2026
Two new pours just went live at Little Italy!
Juicy Fruit is back: a New England IPA built from eight hops across four countries, leaning peach, mango, guava, and coconut.
And by popular demand, Tongue Buckler returns after a two-year hiatus! An Imperial Red with caramel depth and a serious hop backbone. Come try them both while they last.
08/14/2026
Good news: your favorite big-box run just got a little better!
We're now stocking shelves at select warehouse retailers, so that you can grab our Super Lager or Sculpin on your next trip. Stock up accordingly 🍻
08/07/2026
JUST TAPPED! This week we have 2 epic beers 🍻
Twelve Guinea | Wee Heavy | ABV 8.5%
Collab with San Diego Brewing Co. rich, malty, and caramel-sweet almost as if it was a dessert with a beautiful dark ruby hue.
Roggenwolf | Rye IPA | ABV 7%
A faint spice of rye forms the backbone for a bountiful bloom of pineapple and peach from Nectaron hops.
08/03/2026
From beach days to backyard BBQs, there's a Sculpin for every summer adventure 😎 Find your favorite 🍻
07/31/2026
JUST TAPPED! Not just one but FOUR new R&D beers are in the Little Italy tap room for a limited time.
🍊Tangerine Dream Pale Ale, The Commodore Extra Stout, Karma IPA, 🍓Strawberry Fields Cream Ale
07/30/2026
Enter for your chance to win the Ultimate Sculpin Escape for you and 3 friends! 🗳️ Visit https://bit.ly/4pIDU5J to enter and get full sweepstakes details.
07/24/2026
🍻 2 new beers on tap at Little Italy while they last!
🍋Yuzu - Japanese Rice Lager - ABV 4.7%
A dry rice lager with flavors of yuzu, lemongrass, and makrut lime leaves guaranteed to leave you wanting more.
🥭Flight To Cancun - Blonde Wheat with Mango - ABV 5.5%
Brewed in collaboration with local homebrewers Ivan and Lorenzo, we scaled up and refined his recipe for our system here at Little Italy. This hybrid style brings the drinkability of a blonde with the mouthfeel of a wheat complemented with a burst of fresh sweet mango.
07/09/2026
and came by to talk about Home Brew Summer and their love of trivia
03/06/2026
🚨JUST TAPPED🚨
These Boots Were Made For Brewing - American Pale Ale
We joined Yakima Chief Hops and the Pink Boots Society to brew this pale ale in support of women and non-binary individuals in the fermentation industry. This year’s curated hop blend combines tropical, citrus, and stone fruit notes with herbal and woody accents.
ABV 6.1%
Wee Gus - Session Brut
Extremely light and effervescent, our session brut is lagered and features soft noble hop notes in a highly crushable ABV range.
ABV 4.3%
P.E.C. - Session IPA
This IPA packs all the hops you’d expect from an IPA but with the drinkability of a session beer. Strong notes of citrus, berry and pomme dominate over a moderate bitterness.
ABV 4.9%
These tasty beverages are available at our Little Italy taproom!
02/28/2026
🚨JUST TAPPED!
Roo The Day - Australian Pale Ale
Raise a pint of this highly effervescent and immensely crushable ale featuring New Zealand and Australian hops.
ABV 5.5%
Les Bêtes de la Mer - Double IPA
The latest in our series of double IPAs named for fearsome sea creatures, this beast of the sea comes with a very clean malt bill to support a bold hop profile. We also used cryo hops post-fermentation to minimize vegetal contributions while bringing out notes of fruit, berry, and a touch of dankness.
ABV 8.4%
Oaked Barmy - Golden Ale (8oz pour)
Brewed with wildflower honey in the kettle, this ale gets a further boost from organic apricot puree in the fermenter mid-fermentation. Then to add another layer of complexity, we aged the finished beer for a month with French oak and sugar maple spirals to bring you a truly exceptional experience.
ABV 11%
These tasty beverages are available at our Little Italy taproom!
11/26/2025
Crispy wings & a cold pint for $20
are always waiting for you every Wednesday
at our Little Italy & Miramar taprooms!
11/26/2025
Exclusive taproom offer!*
Now through 01/04/2026!
Our gift card deal is the gift that keeps giving!
Buy a $100 gift card and get a $10 gift card for you🎁
*This deal is not available online
11/24/2025
We apologize for any inconvenience.
Happy Thanksgiving!
11/22/2025
Our Longfin lager pairs well with any weekend😎
Balanced Helles style lager with a clean, slightly hoppy finish🍺
Come on in and let us pour you one (or two).
11/21/2025
🚨JUST TAPPED🚨
Catamaran - Imperial IPA
This beer packs a punch not only with it’s ABV but with a veritable fruit basket in tow. Enjoy prominent attributes of apricot, melon, and sweet fruit.
ABV 8.5%
available now at our little Italy taproom!
11/15/2025
Oh hey! You dropped this😬
Come on by and pick it up😉
11/07/2025
HAPPY SAN DIEGO BEER WEEK!
Come toast and celebrate it with us!
Address
9045 Carroll Way
San Diego, CA
92121
**Travel Directions to Carroll Way, San Diego**
**By Public Transport:**
1. Start by taking the San Diego Trolley (Blue Line) to the Old Town Transit Center.
2. From there, transfer to Bus Route 105 towards Mira Mesa.
3. Get off at the stop closest to Carroll Way and walk a short distance to your destination.
**By Car:**
1. Head towards I-15 North from your starting location.
2. Take exit 17 for Mira Mesa Blvd and turn right onto Mira Mesa Blvd.
3. Continue on Mira Mesa Blvd until you reach Carroll Way, then turn left.
4. Look for parking options available in the area; there may be street parking or nearby lots.
Make sure to check local traffic conditions and public transport schedules for any updates before you travel!
Opening Hours
| Monday |
11am - 10pm |
| Tuesday |
11am - 10pm |
| Wednesday |
11am - 10pm |
| Thursday |
11am - 10pm |
| Friday |
11am - 12am |
| Saturday |
11am - 12am |
| Sunday |
11am - 10pm |
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What people say
At Ballast Point: Miramar, guests are invited to immerse themselves in a vibrant atmosphere that perfectly captures the essence of San Diego. The spacious outdoor patio is an ideal spot to soak up the sun while enjoying a refreshing pint of craft beer. For those who prefer an indoor experience, the stunning view of the brewing team at work with their impressive German copper kettles adds an engaging touch to your visit.
This location serves as the largest Tasting Room for Ballast Point Brewery, making it a hub for beer enthusiasts and newcomers alike. Whether you're stopping by for a casual drink, taking a tour to learn more about the brewing process, or indulging in delicious bites from their menu, every visit promises to be memorable. With a commitment to keeping patrons informed about events and new beer releases, Ballast Point: Miramar is not just a brewery; it's a community destination where you can connect with fellow craft beer lovers and enjoy all that this beloved establishment has to offer.
