Lost Abbey, sister brewery to Port Brewing, turns out some of the best Belgian style beers this side of the Atlantic. They are a small craft beer brewery located in San Marcos in the old Stone Brewery facility. They have their tasting room open on Friday and Saturday afternoons, which is held in their warehouse. They offer most of their beers on tap as well as most Port Brewing beers. Sometimes they even break out the grill for some grub.

reviewed on: 2009-08-04 17:27:49

I come here with some friends of mine who are regulars, and I have to say the place continues to impress me! I remember coming when the tasting room just opened, and now it almost seems like THE place for beer lovers to gather around North County on Friday nights / Saturday afternoons. Everyone behind the bar is great and are great sources of conversation and beer happenings throughout the county. The whole place shouts authenticity: where else can you go and hang out in the brewery itself, next to barrels and cases of world-class beer!

A great sign of a great company is when the head guy is out there every week mingling with the patrons...my hat is off to Tomme and the staff to making this about as friendly place as there is out there. There is a reason this brewery keeps the locals happy and the international beer community constantly abuzz (brewer / brewery of the year awards plus all the accolades / medals for the beers themselves go a long way in this business). Now get out there! Take advantage of this rare gem and go have a few pints with some like-minded beer enthusiasts!

reviewed on: 2009-02-05 13:30:04

Home to the legendary Tomme Arthur.

If you have enjoyed any of the Lost Abbey offerings or Port Brewing specialty beers and have ever been to San Diego, then you probably have already visited. If not, here is the basics:

Tasting Room Hours:

Fridays: 5-8
Saturdays: 12-5

All days/hours subject to change at discretion of brewers and brewery staff...

Offerings include an ever changing line-up of both Port/Lost Abbey brews with the major labels usually up all of the time.

Tastings can be 4oz. for a minimal fee.

or 16oz. pours for a standard charge.

Plus bottles and 64oz. growlers for off-site carriage.

If you come. Plan to stand. Seating is limited and supplied by what breweries have in stock. Kegs and bags of dextrose etc.

Be relaxed. Come for the beer, Service is usually provided from a number of volunteer staffers. They work hard but this is not a sit-down service type of place.

Be respectful. Everyone you speak to behind the bar, and many in front know their beer... If you want to strike up a great conversation, then be polite and engaging.

Logo'd clothing and glassware is also available for purchase.

Special events are held several times a year both on-site, and off. Some including food.

Now Go!

reviewed on: 2009-01-06 18:15:30