Protector Brewery, San Diego CA

This is one of the best breweries in San Diego. I bring my buddies from the ship over here on the weekends to relax from brutal work days. The beertenders is always friendly and great conversationalists. One time they opened earlier than usual for me. I was shocked and honored that they would do that for me.

Great service and friendly staff especially Ted. I really enjoyed the Hazy IPA and the Porter. Will definitely come back!

Super friendly staff with awesome beer selection. A definite must try if you’ve never been!

What can I say? Me and my partner are not big beer fans but this place made our favorite beer, the juicy DIPA! We bought our first beer from protector in Costco because of their awesome logo and fell in love, so we decided to visit the brewery, which did not disappoint at all! The staff is super friendly, she recommended us the warfighter which is also very juicy and aromatic.
Must come if you’re a IPA fan!

This watering hole is the best. Awesome people, especially behind the bar and fantastic atmosphere. Veteran owned so a big plus. Small operation but big on quality. Ted (co-founder) is a great front face of the company.

Excellent IPA’s, particularly hazy. Feels like a hidden gem. Also felt incredibly
welcomed as a LGBT BIPOC. Super friendly beertender and cool establishment as veteran owned and operated. Glad we found this place! The center also has a ginger beer brewery, cookie company, a salsa joint and a few other local gems. 10/10

Creative. Mostly IPAs. Small, niche selection.

Rolling wall door leaves tasting room open to the outdoors, so bring a coat.

My vote for best beer in San Diego beating out Pure Project. Protector has downright amazing Hazy IPAs & is San Diego’s Wicked Weed.