I am not sure why I never reviewed Bear Roots. I have been a "loyalist" member since I moved to…read moreVista, in late 2019, They remained opened during COVID: you could go refill your growler on the curb, that was fantastic! Welcoming environment, super clean and overly friendly staff, we always have fun at Bear Roots! They now have a pool table and many board games, special events (loyalist parties, trivia, music...) But most importantly... the beers! I love their light blondes/lager, the Mexican and Italian ones are fantastic! My mom loves their IPA (the "Deep Rooted"). Regulars are very friendly as well. Highly recommended!

Good beer and good times here! Came last Thursday and they had a food truck and a dj spinning salsa…read moremusic! There are also board games to play. Extra points for being dog friendly! Thanks Yadi

This brew supply is not organized and doesn't have a lot available. I was hoping to find more…read moresupply available.

During the covid pandemic, Carlsbad Brew Supply has been a staple of service and supply. The owners…read moreof this business have been nothing but outstanding. Tons of brew supply's and they offer great insight for the brewers starting out to veteran brewers. If your thinking about brewing or need a store to get any and all supplies, stop by and say hi

I gotta say Tim and Bill are awesome people! They have supplies galore and if they don't, they'll…read moreget it. Tap room is sweet and Tim and Bill say the food truck makes a mean burger (so I'll be back for that). They weren't open as I was too early (my fault) but was greeted with a smile and a welcoming vibe! I bought some more home brew equipment and Tim and I discussed a new recipe in which Bill happily milled for me. Service and all is fantastic. Will definitely be my supply and a new tap room joint. Thanks guys, you two rock!!!

From the owner: Local Homebrew Supply Shop located inside Backyard Brewery in Escondido, CA…read more Come and meet the team! Grab a Pint from Backyard Brewery and walk back to the homebrew shop. Check out the selection of ingredients and equipment to make your favorite fermented beverages or food.

I was in need for some Mead. Twisted Horn came to mind since I came across it on Eventbrite on…read moredifferent occasions. Honestly, it was kind of tricky locating it based on my GPS but I found it. There was no problems with parking which was great. As compared to the outside, inside was a very pleasant surprise. I loved the decor and Nordic/Viking vibes. The friendly guy behind the counter was really helpful in my decision to go with Musashi. I took a sip and thought to myself, "Ohhh Mead INDEED!". What a nice escape!! My honey-wine was a winner. To the Yelp Community at large, you're in for a swwweet treat. :-)

This place is a gem. Very clean and organized, a cool Nordic vibe and they have a ton of board and…read morecards games to play with friends, and trivia night. Their flights have number tags by the glasses, and you order cider by number. The meads and ciders are really good quality, the flavors are complex and not overly sweet. The servers are very knowledgeable and helpful about all their beverages. Very cool place to just visit and relax and have a drink.

It's a subsidiary of Bear Root brewery (the main brewery) located on S. Santa Fe…read more 90% of the staff who will great you there also work at the main location. The place features a smaller selection of beers than the one on S. Santa Fe (detailed menus are available online) however the decor and vibe is delectable! (lot of green, wood, trees, private room...) Good ambiance, friendly patrons, this place features board games and also weekly trivia. You will also find plenty of food options around. Note that your "loyalist badge" works in every bear roots location!

I went there Sunday afternoon.. According to the sign in the window, and what I saw online, they…read morewere supposed to open. This is the second time I have tried to stop by and had the same experience. There are plenty of good breweries around. I'll not be going back..

Stopped by Colab Public House recently and it did not disappoint. Easily one of the best Old…read moreFashioneds I've had in North County--perfectly balanced and smooth. The vibe here is always on point--laid back, good energy, and a great place to hang out. Really excited to see Mexico City Cuisine back too. The food was excellent--fresh, flavorful, and definitely worth coming back for. This spot just keeps getting better every time I visit.

Honestly, what a terrible experience…read more We are new to the area and decided to try this winery this past Friday, hoping we had found a place we could enjoy and return to. The wine was good, and the redheaded bartender was genuinely kind and pleasant. Unfortunately, that's where the positives end. A woman with curly hair came storming over to her husband, screaming and cursing at him in front of everyone. Then, as if that wasn't enough, she turned her attention toward the couple he had been talking with and started yelling at them too. It completely destroyed the atmosphere. We came to a winery to enjoy some wine and relax--not sit through someone's loud, aggressive public argument. It was embarrassing, uncomfortable, and incredibly disruptive. I couldn't believe this was happening. What should have been a nice Friday evening turned into an extremely uncomfortable experience. Good wine and a nice bartender don't make up for an atmosphere like that. We are new to the area, and unfortunately, this was our first impression. We won't be back and definitely won't recommend this establishment.

Raging Cider and Mead continues to not disappoint! Every time I visit here we are kindly greeted…read moreand served great product. It's a cozy establishment where you'll meet and make new friends fairly quickly here. We did! On our most recent visit we purposefully planned a meet up with a few friends of ours. Perfect Homey and cozy place to do just that. This business hosts a fun movie night on Thursdays. Although they don't have food on this night...you are allowed to bring in outside food and snacks. Our new friends provided popcorn for all the guests to share. That was awesome! I love places that bring these things together. Nice people and great brews! No brawls but only good vibes and laughter found here! The movie really helped too. We all had a blast. We got a flight of cider and a flight of the mead. Both styles of brews were great. I learned that the honey is sourced from vista and Escondido. Their product tends to be on the drier side and the mead more semisweet than too sweet. They do have fish fry-day on Fridays and we will come back for that in the very near future! I'm a sucker for fish n chips (with malt vinegar) and food when I'm enjoying a good brew. It's another hidden gem located in the furniture store area in San Marcos. On our previous visits we took advantage of the garden-esque patio seating in the front. Looking forward to our next visit here!

Raging Cider and Mead Co. in San Marcos is the spot for mead and cider lovers! This small and…read moreintimate tasting room specializes in high-quality, small-batch mead and cider, with rotating seasonal flavors that keep things fun. From dry to semi-sweet to fruity or spiced, there's something for everyone. Standouts include their crisp hibiscus cider, traditional mead, and unique barrel-aged options. The space is small, but welcoming, with knowledgeable staff who love to share what they do. It's a great place to try authentic cider and mead. If you don't know where to begin, ask for recommendations based of your palate. They've got a dog-friendly patio, which is a huge plus, and there's plenty of parking, making it super easy to stop by. The patio is shaded and covered by passionfruit vines. There's even an apple tree too! Raging also hosts a variety of events, like trivia nights and food truck pairings, that make each visit a little different. If you're in the area (or even if you're not!), it's well worth the visit. Support a local, family-oriented business doing something unique, and doing it well! Check their hours, since they are only open Friday through Sunday.

This place is small but I love it because they have music but it's not too loud. Seltzer is so good…read moreand the beer is awesome. Super friendly atmosphere.

This place is pretty nice. They have some really strong beers which gets you really messed up. No…read morefood but they have nice snacks and plenty of tvs with the game on. They have indoor and outdoors seating. All in all very chill spot.

What a great little meadery located in Vista! Wild West Mead is one of the many places we visit for…read moremead in the North County, they have some of the best selection of meads on tap with unique flavors. The ambiance is very chill and comfortable and the service is great. I usually start with a flight of 4 so I can sample a few meads without having to commit to a full pour. My favorites are The Lady blended with Earl Gery tea and Strawberry Fields strawberry mead. Everything I have had on tap is very tasty, I have never been disappointed here. I look forward to coming back and trying more meads.

This weekend we visited Wild West Mead Company in Vista and it renewed my love for mead…read more Sedona introduced me but this tasting sealed the deal. Each one had its own personality and story behind it and I love a drink with character and a little confidence. If your go to needs a glow up let mead take the stage. It has earned its standing ovation. And if you are local to Southern California do yourself a favor and go check out this spot.