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    Backyard Brewery

    4.4 (29 reviews)
    Open 2:00 pm - 7:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    Crystal F.

    Very chill vibe here, everytime we come in it's pretty quiet with very few customers. The beers are decent, they have a spicy beer on tap, J's Carolina, that has a nice heat to it, my husband likes their dark beers a lot. They also have seltzers that I haven't tried yet, but will next time I stop by. It's located in an industrial part of Escondido, they have a small parking lot and there is plenty of street parking.

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    Daniel M.

    Beer was good! I appreciate the craftsmanship! Very down to earth place and low key would come

    Amy K.

    Everything is good here in this small hidden gem. More fun blonde - 10/10 Bills big Belgian - 10/10 Hopinstein - 10/10 Hazedelic - 10/10 Dark Belgian - 10/10

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    Dale B.

    "More Fun Blonde" is a great tasting beer. It's got just the right kind of richness that I like. Not hoppy, but it's got a great taste and mouthfeel (if that's a word). Not sure how they do that.

    Gus L.

    Backyard Brewery is a great addition to the local craft beer scene here in Escondido. To be honest, the beers were a solid 3.5 to 4 for me....but they are just getting a stride in their brewing in this building and I am already hearing of some great additions to the tap list, so we will have to check the new brews out soon. I will say the English IPA was a stand out for me, a great twist that isnt as common as you would hope. But...that 4th or so star was pulled in by the bartender. Each time the bartender has done a great job of balancing the crowd and made sure I am never left thirsty. So cheers to that!

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    A E.

    Great place to bring a group or have your work party. Beer taste great! Good background music.

    Beer is a "In Town Brown"

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    William C.

    Thanks for the great review glad you enjoyed the beers and company

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    Nice brews. A real micro brewery. Not a tap house. Not sold anywhere but on site. Definitely small and funky. Did I say try the samplers.

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    Glad you found us Gregg. Thanks for the kind comments!

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    3 years ago

    The drinks were fabulous! that day they had the chicken wings guys show up those were the best chicken wings I ever ate in my life

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    2 years ago

    I visited the Backyard Brewery and thought the beer was good. However, the place smelled like bleach, which was a turnoff.

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    3 years ago

    Good beer and seltzers ! Must go! Don't miss out on this place has good food trucks and bands ! Nice place to chill

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    Thanks Lauryn, hope to see you again soon!

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    4 years ago

    Great beers! Even better atmosphere. My mom and I had a great experience at Backyard Brewery!

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    3 years ago

    Chill friendly spot to come by and have a beer and there's tons of options inside to brew your own

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    Review Highlights - Backyard Brewery

    The More Fun Blonde was super good and the place feels cozy and homey.

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