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
In order of appearance (click to enlarge photo)
Rich with Vista’s heritage including Antique Gas & Steam Engine Museum, Rancho Guajome Adobe and Vista Skate Park
Easy Hwy. 78 access to commercial district of shops and restaurants including the famous Vista Farmer’s Market
Vista’s “walk-around” Downtown Arts District featuring theaters, restaurants, six craft breweries, dozens of independent shops, music venues and public art everywhere
Home to many of Vista’s famous craft beverage spots including beer, wine, kombucha, hard seltzer along with many onsite restaurants