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    Bear Roots Brewing

    4.7 (221 reviews)
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    Cerena P.

    I love this place! The beer is incredible! Not only are the drinks good but they also have events that go on as well, like comedy shows! They have such good beer, a hard root beer which is insanely good and even an ipa milkshake that is phenomenal! Prices are so affordable too! The food they have on site is amazing, and filling! Definitely come check this place out!

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    Christina X.

    Cute brewery. Can probably accommodate approximate 30-50 ppl at once. Beer selection is limited. They have hard seltzer. My husband insisted to come back because in 2017 we came here for a great beer (something like bear cookie stout?) and we got a growler for that reason. We have not come again since then (and then you know, Covid happens..).. we were in Carlsbad today and it's not far to come by. So we stopped at here. I don't remember anything about it but it's a comfortable place to sit down and hang out. The Ginger's island beer tasted weird. I do not like it. Hence it's not 5 star but 4..

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    Lisa W.

    Brewery in a odd part of town... didn't look like it belong but the place is still pretty cool inside. It's your typical brewery. Dog friendly! Met some of the nicest people here. Staff was really friendly too. But the beers were just okay. I was able to try several before just deciding on the hazy. Which wasn't anything too special.

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    Karen A.

    My friend and I came in on a Friday night. We had originally thought about going to belching beaver but we decided to try bear roots instead and I'm so glad we did! The place is awesome, it has a lodge-ey feel to it. Mostly everything is wood and they have lots of greenery. They also have a really cool separate room with a tv for large parties which is super cool! The staff is sooo friendly! I honestly felt like they love their job and genuinely like interacting with their customers- and thanks to them I found my new favorite beer. Thanks bear roots! :)

    John M.

    If you shake a stick within a mile of the hop highway, you'll likely hit a brewery. Bear Roots Brewing certainly fits that bill. More than just another brewery in Vista, though, Bear Roots was the subject of a very specific craving on a random Saturday night. Some time before our visit here, my partner in crime & I had tried their Bear Cookie (Chocolate Peanut Butter Stout) at a beer festival. Absolutely delicious. It left an impression. & a desire to have more. So it was time to do something about that. Located at the end of strip mall, parking wasn't hard to find. Walking in, it was maybe 1/2 full inside & had a good, jovial vibe. The beertender was friendly & welcoming. Sidling up to the bar, we ordered the requisite Bear Cookie, & a flight of their other beers I hadn't yet tried. The Bear Cookie was fantastic, as before. The flight of mostly IPA's was also really solid. My Untappd ratings for the beers I've had here say I really like their stuff. While sipping & savoring our beers, we surveyed the place from the bar. Along with tables & barrels, there's a way too comfy couch & a pool table. It just feels like a nice spot to hang out, relax, & have a few beers. & if drinking good beers gets you ambitious enough to try making good beers, there's a home brew shop in the corner. I'm liking Bear Roots Brewing & I'm sure I'll find my way back here. The Bear Cookie alone would be good enough reason for a return. But there's also plenty of other good beers here too & the taproom/ bar space is a great place to enjoy those beers.

    Tina G.

    Great to lace! We just discovered this beauty and OMG their Tiny Tim is outstanding!!!! Playoffs and the house dogs made us feel at home.

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    Debbie S.

    This is becoming one of my favorite breweries. I would come here everyday but I kinda like my liver. The space has really evolved from mostly selling brewing equipment to adding more places to sit, a pool table, games, and an outside patio. Decorated in raw wood, it's a casual, hang out and chill brewery. They offer a great variety of beer and one if the smoothest, creamiest stouts around. Their Bear Cookie - chocolate, peanut butter Stout on nitro - is equal to if not better than Belching Beaver's Peanut Butter stout. Stouts are my drink of choice and I'm extremely discerning aka picky about the beers I drink. Marisco's food truck is there everyday. Their $2 fish tacos are the bomb! For a few bucks you get a good meal that complements your brew. The only negatives: a single bathroom, limited parking, and the music is really loud.

    Bronson D.

    Wowza!!!!!! My attempt to try all the cool new breweries in Cali has ended, but by delightful demand! Bear Roots Pale is my #1 beer now. Solsource Session is #2. I'm in love, aside from the pretty blonde beside me. Short and sweet.

    Cinna B.

    Loving this place! Great place to stop in for happy hour. Original beers, original ideas, pool table, couch, loyalists memberships, swag, oh my! Ben here a couple of times now and here's what I've found: - I have had great conversation, - friendly beer tenders, - they have 2 tv's, - out door seating, - you can rent the place out for team building, which can include catered food. - rustic woodsy feel - not pretentious, only cool people here - parking is not a problem - I've seen dogs here - great stout selection - great IPA selection - snack food is available - growlers available for take home - clean restroom

    Saleen M.

    Awesome brewery in Vista! They also sell supplies if you are interested in brewing your own beer. Friendly bartender. Television. Chill place to unwind & grab a, or a few, great beers. Bear Cookie (Chocolate Peanut Butter Stout): Oh yeah! A nice balance of chocolate & peanut butter (sometimes when places make this type of stout, they down play the peanut butter which I hate!) Pumpkin Carriage (Pumpkin Ale): Like a liquid pumpkin pie!

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    Jessica R.

    Great beer, wonderful atmosphere, amazing and hard working brewers! Their food truck choices are top notch too. Highly recommend!

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    Some of the best brew I've had. Terry takes really good care of his people and customers.

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    Classic SoCal micro/craft brew establishment. High quality, great selection considering their size. Can't wait to try their entire menu.

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    This brewery is hands down the best brewery in Vista (sorry Mother Earth and Belching Beaver fans) and one of the best in North County SD.

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    They're open and serving beer, but their hard opening is December 18th at 3:00. I tried their Scotch Ale today. Good stuff!

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    This place is super cool. Would recommend it to anyone looking for a great place to drink exceptionally good beer and hang out!!

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    I found their beer tasty and their customer service incredible. Really helpful and prices were great for my supplies for brewing at home.

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    Service was horrible - rude ! Beer was alright, but would rather go to other local breweries for better service.

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