Brewery
Unclaimed profileBJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
Chula Vista, CA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
The beer is the main event at this brewery. House-brewed selections include BJ's Oktoberfest at 5.6% ABV and 28 IBU, Tatonka Stout at 8.50% ABV and 50 IBU, and Hard Root Beer at 6.4% ABV. Happy hour brings $4 domestic bottles and $1 off BJ's seasonal guest drafts. Wine leans on Dark Horse Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, while call drinks cover Tito's, 1800 Silver, Jack Daniel's, and Bulleit. The Brewhouse Margarita, with Lunazul Blanco Tequila, is the named happy-hour cocktail.
- What should I order?
- Start with a house-brewed beer from the featured list. BJ's Oktoberfest at 5.6% ABV and 28 IBU is a straightforward seasonal pick, while Tatonka Stout at 8.50% ABV and 50 IBU is the fuller-bodied option. If wine is the call, Dark Horse Cabernet Sauvignon or Chardonnay are the named happy-hour pours.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer drinkers who want a house-brewed range with ABV and IBU detail will find the most to work with. Groups ordering happy-hour call drinks or a named margarita also have clear options.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour is the supported window for the listed beer, wine, spirit, and cocktail selections. It is the practical time to compare the discounted domestic bottles and seasonal guest drafts.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Happy hour pricing includes $4 domestic bottles and $1 off BJ's seasonal guest draft beers. The Brewhouse Margarita and call drinks are happy-hour items; no other pricing is specified.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A brewery with its own handcrafted signature beers, including Oktoberfest, Tatonka Stout, Hard Root Beer, Sweet Sin Chocolate Porter, and Harvest Hefeweizen, supported by ABV and IBU figures. Happy hour applies discounts to domestic bottles and seasonal guest drafts.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Happy hour lists a Brewhouse Margarita made with Lunazul Blanco Tequila, plus call drinks with Tito's, 1800 Silver, Jack Daniel's, and Bulleit. The named cocktail list is narrow, but the margarita and call-drink options give a clear starting point.
Menu strengths
- — Brewhouse Margarita is a named happy-hour cocktail with Lunazul Blanco Tequila.
- — Call drinks include four named spirits: Tito's, 1800 Silver, Jack Daniel's, and Bulleit.
Standout selections
- — Brewhouse Margarita — happy-hour cocktail featuring Lunazul Blanco Tequila.
Wine
Happy hour lists two Dark Horse wines: Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay.; Two named Dark Horse varietals, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, are listed during happy hour.
Menu strengths
- — Two named Dark Horse varietals, Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, are listed during happy hour.
Standout selections
- — Dark Horse Cabernet Sauvignon — happy-hour wine selection.
- — Dark Horse Chardonnay — Happy hour wine selection.
Beer
The brewery's own handcrafted beers anchor the list, with ABV and IBU details across styles including Oktoberfest, Tatonka Stout, Hard Root Beer, Sweet Sin Chocolate Porter, LightSwitch Lager, Berry Burst Cider, Brewhouse Blonde, and Harvest Hefeweizen. Happy hour adds $4 domestic bottles and $1 off seasonal guest drafts.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive house-brewed selection with ABV and IBU details across multiple styles.
- — Happy hour discounts: $4 domestic bottles and $1 off BJ's seasonal guest draft beers.
Standout selections
- — BJ's Oktoberfest — 5.6% ABV, 28 IBU.; BJ's Tatonka Stout — 8.50% ABV, 50.0 IBU.
- — BJ's Hard Root Beer — 6.4% ABV, 0 IBU.
- — BJ's Sweet Sin Chocolate Porter — 6.5% ABV, 29 IBU.
Spirits
Happy hour call drinks include Tito's Handmade Vodka, 1800 Silver Tequila, Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey, and Bulleit Bourbon. The lineup is four named spirits, all available as call drinks during the happy-hour window.
Menu strengths
- — Four named call-drink spirits: Tito's, 1800 Silver, Jack Daniel's, and Bulleit.
Standout selections
- — Tito's Handmade Vodka — happy-hour call drink spirit.
- — 1800 Silver Tequila — Happy hour call drink spirit.
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