Eppig Brewing Co. Waterfront Biergarten

San Diego, CA · $$

Inebrious

Beverage Program Score

Editorial review: 2026-09-20

Editor: Micah Rousey

How we score

The editorial take

Eppig Brewing Co. Waterfront Biergarten is a craft brewery whose beer program centers on a broad tap list of IPAs, lagers and pilsners, stouts and more, and hard ciders. The flagship 10:45 to Denver IPA won a 2020 European Beer Star Gold Medal, and the year-round lineup includes Special Lager and Try This! West Coast Pale Ale. Seasonal events such as Oktoberfest and Frühlingsfest feature special beer releases.

What should I order?: Start with 10:45 to Denver, the flagship IPA brewed with Mosaic and Cascade hops and a 2020 European Beer Star Gold Medal winner. For a lighter pour, Special Lager is a natural bridge lager at 5.8% ABV, and Try This! Is a West Coast pale ale at 5.5% ABV.
Who will enjoy this place?: Beer drinkers who want a broad tap selection spanning IPAs, lagers and pilsners, stouts and more, and hard ciders with ABV ranges from 4.5% to 8.5%. Those who appreciate award-winning flagship beers and seasonal release events will find plenty to explore.
When should I go?: Visit during Oktoberfest or Frühlingsfest for special beer releases. Any time works for the year-round signature lineup, though current tap offerings may vary between locations.
What makes the beverage program distinctive?: The flagship 10:45 to Denver IPA earned a 2020 European Beer Star Gold Medal, and the brewery hosts Oktoberfest and Frühlingsfest with special beer releases. The tap list covers IPAs, lagers and pilsners, stouts and more, and hard ciders.

Beverage categories

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Beer

A broad tap list spanning IPAs, lagers and pilsners, stouts and more, and hard ciders with ABV ranges from 4.5% to 8.5%. The year-round signature lineup includes 10:45 to Denver IPA, Special Lager, and Try This! West Coast Pale Ale, with seasonal releases at Oktoberfest and Frühlingsfest.

Menu strengths

— 10:45 to Denver received a 2020 European Beer Star Gold Medal.
— A year-round signature lineup including 10:45 to Denver IPA, Special Lager, and Try This! West Coast Pale Ale.
— Hosts events including Oktoberfest and Frühlingsfest with special beer releases.

Standout selections

— 10:45 to Denver: flagship IPA with Mosaic and Cascade hops, resinous dankness with citrus notes; 7.0% ABV; 2020 European Beer Star Gold Medal.
— Special Lager: international style pilsner / natural bridge lager with pale straw, subtle sweet starchy sushi rice, light pilsner malt and lemon blossom aromas; 5.8% ABV.
— Try This!: West Coast pale ale with lemon, grapefruit, pine, and sweet melon aromas; 5.5% ABV.

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