Good beer and good times here! Came last Thursday and they had a food truck and a dj spinning salsa music! There are also board games to play. Extra points for being dog friendly! Thanks Yadi read more

Bear Roots Brewing - Brewing Supplies Near Me - Vista, California

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I am a restaurant manager. I usually come in here about every three months to fill up my CO2 tanks. Everyone has been very nice but unfortunately last night when I came in with my husband at around 6:30 PM, the bartender working was very unprofessional. I could tell by the time that I walked in that she wasn't having it. She was probably not having a good day. That's not good for someone that works in hospitality and customer service. I will definitely be back but it's instances like these that really make me debate if I should..... to the owners, you've done a wonderful job in this place, I've been coming here for a few years and I love what you guys have done with the place. It's lovely. read more

I am not sure why I never reviewed Bear Roots. I have been a "loyalist" member since I moved to Vista, in late 2019, They remained opened during COVID: you could go refill your growler on the curb, that was fantastic! Welcoming environment, super clean and overly friendly staff, we always have fun at Bear Roots! They now have a pool table and many board games, special events (loyalist parties, trivia, music...) But most importantly... the beers! I love their light blondes/lager, the Mexican and Italian ones are fantastic! My mom loves their IPA (the "Deep Rooted"). Regulars are very friendly as well. Highly recommended! read more

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I love this place! The beer is incredible! Not only are the drinks good but they also have events that go on as well, like comedy shows! They have such good beer, a hard root beer which is insanely good and even an ipa milkshake that is phenomenal! Prices are so affordable too! The food they have on site is amazing, and filling! Definitely come check this place out! read more

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I was at Bear Roots on Santa Fe on Friday afternoon 3/14/2025. I got a 32oz growler fill and was charged $20. I questioned the price noting that was more than the price of the two pints I had while there. The woman insisted that it was the price of a $32 oz growler fill. I didn't want to make a scene, so I let it go. This pricing can't be right. I love the Rooted in the West, but I'll go somewhere else. read more

Cute brewery. Can probably accommodate approximate 30-50 ppl at once. Beer selection is limited. They have hard seltzer. My husband insisted to come back because in 2017 we came here for a great beer (something like bear cookie stout?) and we got a growler for that reason. We have not come again since then (and then you know, Covid happens..).. we were in Carlsbad today and it's not far to come by. So we stopped at here. I don't remember anything about it but it's a comfortable place to sit down and hang out. The Ginger's island beer tasted weird. I do not like it. Hence it's not 5 star but 4.. read more

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Brewery in a odd part of town... didn't look like it belong but the place is still pretty cool inside. It's your typical brewery. Dog friendly! Met some of the nicest people here. Staff was really friendly too. But the beers were just okay. I was able to try several before just deciding on the hazy. Which wasn't anything too special. read more

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Back again after 6 years. Hard to believe it's been that long however, the beer is just as good as I remember. We had outstanding beers Orangeward! And sweet strawberry thing and Keylime to a Peary Bloody good time. These are unique flavors and are excellent beers. If you are looking for out-of-the-ordinary beers - this is the place to go!! read more

We came on a rainy day with our stinky pup and the staff was so friendly and helpful. We drank a few beers and had a few laughs with the nice staff there. Cool pool table and games to play. Definitely coming back soon. read more

My friend and I came in on a Friday night. We had originally thought about going to belching beaver but we decided to try bear roots instead and I'm so glad we did! The place is awesome, it has a lodge-ey feel to it. Mostly everything is wood and they have lots of greenery. They also have a really cool separate room with a tv for large parties which is super cool! The staff is sooo friendly! I honestly felt like they love their job and genuinely like interacting with their customers- and thanks to them I found my new favorite beer. Thanks bear roots! :) read more

Bear Roots Brewing - Pilsner - Brewing Supplies Near Me - Vista, California

If you shake a stick within a mile of the hop highway, you'll likely hit a brewery. Bear Roots Brewing certainly fits that bill. More than just another brewery in Vista, though, Bear Roots was the subject of a very specific craving on a random Saturday night. Some time before our visit here, my partner in crime & I had tried their Bear Cookie (Chocolate Peanut Butter Stout) at a beer festival. Absolutely delicious. It left an impression. & a desire to have more. So it was time to do something about that. Located at the end of strip mall, parking wasn't hard to find. Walking in, it was maybe 1/2 full inside & had a good, jovial vibe. The beertender was friendly & welcoming. Sidling up to the bar, we ordered the requisite Bear Cookie, & a flight of their other beers I hadn't yet tried. The Bear Cookie was fantastic, as before. The flight of mostly IPA's was also really solid. My Untappd ratings for the beers I've had here say I really like their stuff. While sipping & savoring our beers, we surveyed the place from the bar. Along with tables & barrels, there's a way too comfy couch & a pool table. It just feels like a nice spot to hang out, relax, & have a few beers. & if drinking good beers gets you ambitious enough to try making good beers, there's a home brew shop in the corner. I'm liking Bear Roots Brewing & I'm sure I'll find my way back here. The Bear Cookie alone would be good enough reason for a return. But there's also plenty of other good beers here too & the taproom/ bar space is a great place to enjoy those beers. read more

Bear Roots Brewing - Brewing Supplies Near Me - Vista, California

Great to lace! We just discovered this beauty and OMG their Tiny Tim is outstanding!!!! Playoffs and the house dogs made us feel at home. read more

Bear Roots Brewing - Brewing Supplies Near Me - Vista, California

Adding to everyone's reviews here. Very awesome atmosphere and people. And playlist! Thanks Lu for the 90s alternative - her customer service was fantastic. Beers were great of course. They have a handful of IPAs to choose from. And the bear cookie and imperial cookie were delish. Dogs and kids and babies welcome! read more

First time customer! Great vibes! if Alex is attending you, you will be in great hands. Alex was very sweet, attentive, & great at multi tasking. Highly recommend read more

This is becoming one of my favorite breweries. I would come here everyday but I kinda like my liver. The space has really evolved from mostly selling brewing equipment to adding more places to sit, a pool table, games, and an outside patio. Decorated in raw wood, it's a casual, hang out and chill brewery. They offer a great variety of beer and one if the smoothest, creamiest stouts around. Their Bear Cookie - chocolate, peanut butter Stout on nitro - is equal to if not better than Belching Beaver's Peanut Butter stout. Stouts are my drink of choice and I'm extremely discerning aka picky about the beers I drink. Marisco's food truck is there everyday. Their $2 fish tacos are the bomb! For a few bucks you get a good meal that complements your brew. The only negatives: a single bathroom, limited parking, and the music is really loud. read more

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Wowza!!!!!! My attempt to try all the cool new breweries in Cali has ended, but by delightful demand! Bear Roots Pale is my #1 beer now. Solsource Session is #2. I'm in love, aside from the pretty blonde beside me. Short and sweet. read more

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Loving this place! Great place to stop in for happy hour. Original beers, original ideas, pool table, couch, loyalists memberships, swag, oh my! Ben here a couple of times now and here's what I've found: - I have had great conversation, - friendly beer tenders, - they have 2 tv's, - out door seating, - you can rent the place out for team building, which can include catered food. - rustic woodsy feel - not pretentious, only cool people here - parking is not a problem - I've seen dogs here - great stout selection - great IPA selection - snack food is available - growlers available for take home - clean restroom read more

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Awesome brewery in Vista! They also sell supplies if you are interested in brewing your own beer. Friendly bartender. Television. Chill place to unwind & grab a, or a few, great beers. Bear Cookie (Chocolate Peanut Butter Stout): Oh yeah! A nice balance of chocolate & peanut butter (sometimes when places make this type of stout, they down play the peanut butter which I hate!) Pumpkin Carriage (Pumpkin Ale): Like a liquid pumpkin pie! read more

Bear Roots Brewing - Brewing Supplies Near Me - Vista, California

Best brewery in town. Great staff and the crowd is mellow. Dogs are welcome, outside food is welcome.

Great beer, wonderful atmosphere, amazing and hard working brewers! Their food truck choices are top notch too. Highly recommend! read more

Bear Roots Brewing - Beer Flight - Brewing Supplies Near Me - Vista, California

I came here for a Yelp Elite Event and have to say this new Vista brewery is doing everything right. They have the industrial feel, a decent size tasting room with nice bar area and several tables, they have several menus for ordering food from nearby restaurants, the staff are amazingly friendly and knowledgable of their beers (e.g. What hops and flavors to expect in each offering). I really enjoyed the Nelson IPA (similar to Alpines if you've had theirs) and the Black IPA was quite good. I am eager to return to try some of the others on my next visit including their signature Pale and the Peanut Butter Stout. The craft beer supplies within the space are plentiful and you can get your grains, sanitizing supplies, and brewing equipment. They have a good selection of yeasts in their fridge as well. According to a secret source, the brew staff will give you the recipe to any of their beers on request. The place may be hard to locate at night as they only have a temporary unlit banner draped over as of Feb 2016 when I visited, but GPS address is right on - just look for a small strip mall with not much parking, so most likely park on street out front. read more

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Traveled here to buy homebrew supplies touted on their website. Girl behind bar didn't know anything about the dark back supply room full of tripping hazards where I had to use my cell phone light to find out they had no yeast and inaccessible grains with a non-functional mill. What a joke. read more

Great service! Super honest and upfront about the food truck options and Covid 19 policies. Awesome new glasses so my sampler flight looks a little different but amazing never the less read more

Bear Roots Brewing - Brewing Supplies Near Me - Vista, California

This is a very interesting craft beer place. I got with my running group to different breweries and this place has changed a bit over the years. One thing I didn't like much is that the music is so loud we could hardly have a conversation. Regardless of the sound we had a great time. read more

This is a cool local brewery that should be supported. I believe that a food truck is outside because they don't have a kitchen. They have great beer selections and even some slushy thingy mix. I got several to go beers cause they be that good. read more

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1. They really made the absolute most out of the location given. 2. The bartenders are always so kind, so involved with everyone, an so much fun. Special thanks to MJ for being so personal with the customers and so knowledgeable and fun about where he works. 3. Great beer. read more

Great beer selection and reasonable prices. Grab some yummy Mexican food nearby and bring here to eat while enjoying your brew

All beers on tap are really good and flavorful! Not a single bad thing to say about anything here, Vince and joe were here to greet us as we walked in and got me familiarized with the beers on tap. Also showed me my new favorite beer mix of their soulsource blood orange ipa and Gingers island (vanilla ginger pale ale) if you don't know now you know! Good service, great beer. I Highly recommend this place! Also free pool and board games! read more

Bear Roots Brewing - Brewing Supplies Near Me - Vista, California

I came to check them off my list (a long list of Vista breweries!) and was happy to find out that they have a taco truck outside pretty much every day! I tried Ginger's Island, which was too heavy with vanilla and pretty sweet (good girly drink). I tried Lost in Translation and loved it! A delicious citrus wheat ale that's crisp with very subtle flavors. The taco truck was great. The Marlyn (smoked fish) was incredible. The shrimp one was good too. The atmosphere is nice. The guys who work there are very friendly and knowledgeable. I recommend this spot. Add it to your list! read more

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This is one of my favorite breweries. All of the beers I have tried there are delicious. My favorite has to be their cookie stout! It is sooo good! They are also kid friendly, which is always a plus. We parents need our beer! read more

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While looking for a new brew supply store, I was recommended Bear Roots Brewing by YouTuber HomeBrew4Life. This place is knowledgeable and friendly, especially for new brewers. They have well stocked inventory of new brewing equipment along with some wicked beers on tap. Bear Cookie Stout is a recommendation read more

This place is stellar. The beer is excellent with a revolving list of offerings. I especially love the Rooted in Nelson utilizing the delicious Nelson hops from New Zealand. Terry really knows how to make a space inviting and we have become repeat customers over the last year. Besides Terry, Morgan is our other favorite. Just really cool guys with an excellent vibe all improved by delicious brews. read more

I really had no idea what to expect when I pulled up to Bear Roots. From the first impression to the last, though, it was consistently good. They made a new fan. The Bear Roots delivery van was parked out front; I took it as a good sign that they spent some effort making it look good. There was a food truck, too, which is also always a positive, too. The interior is smaller than a lot of tasting rooms, but it is well done. The large windows facing the street bring in plenty of light, and the woods everywhere create a pleasant and comfortable environment. I had to wedge myself into the last available seat at the bar--apparently, it is a popular place with locals. In sharp contrast to the unfriendly reception I had just had at Port Brewing/Lost Abbey, the following was my first interaction at Bear Roots: [bartender, with a big smile] "Hi! How are you? My name is Larry." [shakes my hand] That's definitely above-and-beyond friendly, and the excellent service continued from there. Larry and the other folks behind the bar were not just friendly but also knowledgeable and eager to talk about the beer. The chatty/friendly attitude was also true of the patrons. This would be a great place to be a regular. The beer was excellent. I've had Karl Strauss Peanut Butter Cup porter, Mother Earth's Sin-Tax Peanut Butter Stout, and Belching Beaver's Peanut Butter Milk Stout. They are all good (listed in order of increasing preference for me). But Bear Roots' Bear Cookie Peanut Butter Milk Stout is unquestionably the best of all of them. That makes it the best in San Diego, and I'd be very surprised if there is a better one anywhere. For beer and atmosphere, Bear Roots is a place to seek out. Go there now. I am on a quest to visit every brewery and tasting room in San Diego. read more

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Stopped in for brew supplies, they have a good looking but small selection, and they didn't have the piece I needed in stock. But I had a beer at their bar, and it was great, and they refill blank growlers, which is a big plus! The bartender was also knowledgeable and friendly, and free small tasters. If you go, consider wandering over to Cemitas Fandanguero for a great Mexican sandwich! https://www.yelp.com/biz/cemitas-fandanguero-vista-2 read more

Best supply shop around, and the beer is delicious to boot. Very knowledgeable staff!

Freaking phenomenal, people are like family. Down to earth. Selection is always great and I enjoy both locations. Very convenient. Too convenient if you know what I mean. Lol. Thanks Everyone. read more

The service was great the beer was awesome definitely recommend it had an oil change done across street at Midas waited at the bear got some work done on my car waited cross to the street at the bear works out perfect. read more

Okay...one year in business and they have taken it to another level. I've always put the Belching Beaver's Peanut Butter Stout at the top of the peanut butter list...not any more. Bear Roots is in pole position! Outstanding and near perfect! Their Bear Heart Scotch ale is also amazing with great malt and a nice finish....not too strong. Nine beers on tap, great service, and they even sell brewing equipment. Check it out... read more

Bear Roots Brewing - Brewing Supplies Near Me - Vista, California

I love this spot the beer is always amazingly and so is the staff! They always have my favorite beer on tap - bite the bullet. I love that I can get the $2 size and try out a variety. I'm looking forward to visiting their other location. I always like to bring my fams from out of town here and it's always a sweet experience for them! read more

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Bear Roots is a great brewery that truly cares for their customers. I had a little hiccup ordering some beer and they went above and beyond to make sure everything was right. Very happy to see a company that truly cares about their customers. Keep San Diego and San Diego breweries proud! read more