EPISODE 2: PIONEER BEER TRAIL
Click the audio player to listen to the self-guided driving tour to four of Vista’s popular breweries which offer offer unique individual experiences,
TOUR STOPS
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
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
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
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
2575 PIONEER AVENUE, VISTA
18:47: History and intro to Peruvian food
20:01: Peruvian food recommendations
Al Toque recommendations: Yucca frita (appetizer), roasted chaufa stirfry with ribeye and shrimp (entrée), shrimp ceviche (entrée) and alfajores (shortbread cookies for dessert)
170 EUCALYPTUS AVENEUE, VISTA
21:24: Representing brewers countywide
22:53: Why brewery visits are important
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In order of appearance (click to enlarge photo)
