About Mcilhenney Brewing Co.
Mcilhenney Brewing Co. is a family-owned brewery and tasting room on Alpine Blvd in Alpine, about 30 miles east of downtown San Diego. Its website says the Mcilhenney family opened it in spring 2021. The building is the same spot where Alpine Beer Company opened in 2002.
All of the beer is brewed onsite. The website says up to 25 taps of house-brewed beer are available at any given time. It lists hoppy IPAs, hearty stouts, lighter brews, fruited beers, seasonal offerings and barrel-aged specialties.
You can sit in the tasting room or out on the patio. The website says the brewery is kid friendly and pet friendly, with an outdoor patio kids can call their own. Growlers are available to go.
The family says it wanted a place where locals and visitors can relax with a pint and feel like family. Its website points to its social media accounts for news of special gatherings and events.
From Mcilhenney Brewing's own website and its Google listing, read October 23, 2026.
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Questions people ask
Is Mcilhenney Brewing kid friendly?
Yes. Its website says the brewery is kid friendly and has an outdoor patio for kids.
Can I bring my dog?
Its website says the brewery is pet friendly. Check with the team about where pets can sit.
Can I take beer to go?
Yes. The website invites you to grab a growler to go. It also sells beer to go through its online shop.
Does Mcilhenney Brewing ship beer?
Its online shop ships 4-pack cans within California only. Orders need a signature and valid ID from someone 21 or older.
Which breweries are close by?
Alpine Beer Company Tasting Room is 0 miles away. Mike Hess Brewing Alpine is 0.8 miles away.
Answers come from Mcilhenney Brewing's website and its Google listing, read October 23, 2026.
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Before you visit Mcilhenney
Check the Tap List page on mcilhenneybrewing.com before you go, because the beers change. The website says there can be up to 25 taps, so give yourself time to decide.
Bring the family and the dog. The website says the brewery is kid friendly and pet friendly. Pick up a growler on your way out if you want to keep the beer going at home.
Alpine Beer Company Tasting Room is 0 miles away, so it is easy to visit both. Mike Hess Brewing Alpine is 0.8 miles away and makes a good third stop.