California Wild Ales

Phone: (855) 945-3253
Website: californiawildales.com
Address: 4204 Sorrento Valley Blvd, San Diego, California, 92121-1446

California Wild Ales is a sour beer-focused brewery in San Diego known for its barrel-aged sours aged up to 12 months and mixed fermentation techniques using local fruits. They offer online ordering and curbside pickup, with events like beer tastings and art showings.

Vibe: industrial warehouse beer hall

Beer styles

Sour
Gose
Wild Ale

About California Wild Ales

Nestled in San Diego, California Wild Ales stands out as the city's only all-barrel-aged sour house, dedicated to crafting complex, funky beers through mixed fermentation techniques and extensive oak aging. Founded on the belief that traditional brewing methods can produce something truly unique, the brewery uses American, French, and Hungarian oak barrels for a minimum of 9-12 months before adding fresh local fruits like peaches and limes for an additional 4-8 weeks. Their Gose Loco and Peach Cobbler are standout creations, each aged for 12 months to achieve a perfect balance of flavors. The brewery frequently hosts events such as beer tastings and art showings, making it a vibrant part of the local craft beer scene.

Founded: 2020
Hours: Not specified in the provided text.; Hours change; confirm with the brewery before visiting.

Highlights

All-barrel-aged sour house
Uses mixed fermentation techniques
Extensive oak aging process (9-12 months)
Local fruit additions for complexity
Hosts events like beer tastings and art showings

Signature beers

Gose LocoMixed-Fermentation Wild Ale
Aged for 12 months with tequila-soaked Hungarian oak and Bearss limes
Peach CobblerMixed-Fermentation Pastry Sour Ale
Aged for 12 months with peaches, vanilla beans, and cinnamon