About Backyard Brewery
Backyard Brewery is a nano brewery and taproom on Micro Place in Escondido, California. Its website says every beer is brewed on a one-barrel system and sold only at the brewery. Owner Bill Carter shaped the recipes over more than 20 years of small batch brewing in his own backyard.
The list centers on IPAs, a light and a dark Belgian ale, a blonde and an oatmeal stout, with eight beers on tap. Its website says J's Carolina, a spiced English ale made with Carolina Reapers, won a gold medal at the San Diego International Beer Competition. Hard seltzer and non-alcoholic seltzer are also available.
On Fridays and Saturdays, food trucks join in. The website describes a relaxed place where you can bring your dog and kick back with friends. Google lists a wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot and seating.
Its website says Bill will likely sit down with you over a pint and talk about his beers. A Mug Club is offered, and merch is sold at the brewery.
From Backyard Brewery's own website and its Google listing, read October 11, 2026.
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Questions people ask
Can I bring my dog to Backyard Brewery?
Yes. Its website says you can bring your dog and enjoy the relaxed atmosphere.
Is there food at Backyard Brewery?
Its website says food trucks join the brewery on Fridays and Saturdays.
What kinds of beer do they make?
Its website lists IPAs, a light and a dark Belgian ale, a blonde, a brown ale and an oatmeal stout. Everything is brewed on a one-barrel system and sold only at the brewery.
Is it wheelchair accessible?
Google lists a wheelchair accessible entrance, parking lot and seating.
Which breweries are close by?
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens is 1.1 miles away. Escondido Brewing Company is 1.7 miles away, and Urge Gastropub & Common House/Mason Ale Works is 1.9 miles away.
Answers come from Backyard Brewery's website and its Google listing, read October 11, 2026.
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Before you visit Backyard Brewery
Expect a small taproom where the beers are made on a one-barrel system. Ask Bill about them, because the website says he often joins guests for a pint.
Check backyardbreweryca.com before you go for the beers on tap and any events. The site says food trucks visit on Fridays and Saturdays. To ask about hosting an event or joining the Mug Club, use the contact page.
Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens is 1.1 miles away. Escondido Brewing Company is 1.7 miles away, so a second stop is easy.