The design of this place is really cool. It feels like you've walked into a back alley and are in a completely different part of town. Everything is so clean but it has a very good rustic and real feel to it. The drinks here are my favorite because to be honest, I'm a sours beer kind of guy and they have a whole building dedicated to it. The amount of variety when it comes to sours is great a prices are fair. Flavors pop but theirs also a good enough selection if you want a more chill sour that won't punch you in the face. The other building (not sure which is considered the main ones) has a large selection of your typical IPAs, lagers, you name it. The flavors are good and they seems to have some deals going on from time to time for cans to take home which I can appreciate. They also have a few board games to keep you entertained and seem to consistently have some options fora food vendor as well as many times having live music. Definitely worth the visit on a day you see them having one of these vendors or live bands you may be interested in. The people here seem to be very friendly with their regulars and greet you as if you're a friend. I think this bodes well with breweries considering you're usually here to have a good time and chill. I wouldn't say it feels like the reason I'd come back at all but no complaints here. Just didn't feel like out of this world service by any means. read more

My husband and his buddy come here all the time and absolutely adore not only the great beers on tap, but also the ambience. There are rotating food trucks that come through and the outdoor patio is a great place for families with young children as well as a space to gather and listen to live music. They also have a whole cider house with sours and such so it's an awesome way to spend an afternoon in sunny La Mesa. You really can't go wrong with any of their beers, they're ice cold and the pricing is very reasonable and there's a huge variety. The day we visited, we also took advantage of the burgers from the food truck and they were very good! read more

Helix Brewing - Burger, fries, ( from the food truck) and some good brews! - Breweries Near Me - La Mesa, California

Was here on a Friday night for a friends birthday. There was a food truck and a band, adding to the ambiance of a beautiful fall Friday night on a patio adorned with string lights and open concept. The staff member that helped me was friendly. I am a cider girl usually, and she was so patient asking follow up questions to give me her best recommendation. I opted for her suggestion and tried Fun Times. It was really good! read more

Amazing brewery in La Mesa! It has a classic San Diego Brewery vibe with cool regulars and an excellent and knowledgeable staff. Both times I have been there, they have had quality food vendors. The band playing on Friday night was superb, this is a great place to go with friends and family! read more

This brewery is super cute and worth visiting! They have a large selection of beers and sours and plenty of seating inside and out! There aren't many beer garden, outdoor breweries in the area so this is definitely a good spot! They open everyday if you need an afternoon pick me up! read more

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I like Helix Brewing. Their beer selection is heavy on the IPAs, which I no longer imbibe, but I do like their porter, their pumpkin ale, and their lagers. They also have a second tasting area for their sours, which look good. Nice place to stop and enjoy a beer, listen to music, or try a food truck. They have a rotating lineup of musical entertainment and of food trucks. Often see family here to just enjoy the day. Have a beer. read more

Great beer selection and very cool vibe tucked away in a warehouse district. I'll definitely be back.

Pleasantly surprised to find such a hidden gem or a brewery a little away from the main area of la mesa. We came on a Sun night and it wasn't too busy. Lots of indoor and outdoor space. They have one side that focuses on just sours and another that does the more standard beer options. There was only one person working that night so it was a little slower to get drinks but she was helpful and let us try some drinks before getting a glass. I got the deep thinker which is their hazy IPA and it was good. My partner got the king Rufus porter which was a stout. read more

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Friendly. Cool vibe, music is not overbearing and low key~ so nice. Lots of fresh air. They have a food truck most every night. Nice merch. Beer is wonderful. If you like stouts the Trail Shoes is a grat coffee stout. read more

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Great spot with a chill vibe, rotating food trucks, and a solid beer selection - when I get burned out on their IPAs I switch over to their vast sour selection. Live music on Friday and Saturday which always hits the spot. The owner runs a tight ship and it shows--friendly service, clean setup, and good energy all around. Easy place to relax and unwind. read more

Helix Brewing - Galaxy Rye IPA - Breweries Near Me - La Mesa, California

I got in the mood for some good sour beer, and also came here the other night to see a cool band called the Discount Cadavers. Great atmosphere but the thing that kinda ruined it was some creepy guy taking video of people. When I asked a bartender who he was, I was told that "he's someone who covers local bands and thinks he's a videographer." LOL. OK, whatever. Otherwise this is a fun localhangout in La Mesa for beer drinking and taking in some live music. read more

Pleasantly surprised by this hidden gem. It's located in an industrial part of La Mesa and if you're not from the area you'd easily drive by unassumingly. I'm not a beer person but the Mexican lager that I ordered was delicious. I was here for a work happy hour and we entered the weekly trivia night. They have sours as well for those who don't want hoppy drinks. The sours are...and I can't say this enough, SOUR. Tart and lick puckering but flavorful. I did some tasters but ultimately decided to go with a beer. As far as food, it's food trucks only. We had a burger truck the night we attended and it was great. They had a memorable ranch, it tasted homemade. I highly recommend coming here, great ambiance. Open aired patio. Just a nice place to sit on a San Diego evening to enjoy a beer. read more

Helix Brewing - Mexican Lager - Breweries Near Me - La Mesa, California

Nothin' quite like an ice-cold beer on a beautiful afternoon in La Mesa! Is there anything better to do when you've got an hour to spare? Cheers! read more

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Great place to catch some live music enjoy great ipa's and chow on quality food truck grub!

I've been going to Helix on and off for many years, and typically, it's a very relaxing place to grab a great beer. Last night, it was not the beer but the food situation. They have a different food truck there daily, which is cool because it's always different. Last night, I met a colleague for beer and some food. I arrived early to grab a seat inside, and we enjoyed the New Zealand IPA. My entire goal was to eat, and we were both hungry and assumed they'd be open past 7:30 p.m. I hesitated to get us up to go outside because I was losing my spot. In hindsight, I could have put a coaster on my beer (future tip). Here's my gripe: When I walked out, the food truck said we had just filled our last order. If I'm inside, how does anyone know when you're closing? I brought this up to Kylie, who was incredible. She indicated, " Well, they've been here since 2:00 p.m. " This didn't answer how patrons knew when they were closing. Frankly (and I don't own a food truck), if a customer walked up while I was closing, I'd figure out some way to serve them, but let's leave that alone. Still hungry, I closed my tab, and we headed to the Hills and ended up having a great meal. In the end, I spent more time at my second location than I did at Helix. Just a suggestion: Right next to the calendar, put up a quick sign with food hours; then, I don't have to sweat it, and I can enjoy a few more beers. read more

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Excellent place to grab a variety of sour beers! It would be nice to have air conditioning though as there were two tap rooms & the sour beer one was hotAF. More reason to enjoy your brewskis I guess! read more

Went on a Thursday-BBQ was amazing, beer is great and terrific vibe. Everyone there is extremely nice. Will definitely be back. If you're looking to relax & drink great beer with people of all ages (and some cute dogs) give it a try! read more

We had such an amazing experience here! We love sour beers and this place by far has the best selections of sour beers. Pretty extensive too about 15 or so. We came on a Sunday night with our baby and the taco truck was a good choice for small bites. There is plenty of seating indoors and outdoors. There was a local artisan there selling some stuff. The parking at the front seemed limited but I did see a different parking lot across from the building. read more

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We just discovered this cute brewery close to our house and we loved it! They have a nice outdoor area, games and it's pet friendly! The beer was good and reasonably priced. Also, when we went they had a food truck in case you want to grab a bite. We will be back! read more

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Helix is one of my favorite breweries! They have a great space and great selection of beers and sours. Many times there is a food truck out front as they do not serve food. They are pet friendly and have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Service was good, not the best but good enough. read more

Helix Brewing - Breweries Near Me - La Mesa, California

A friend had her daughter's college graduation party here. It reminded me of an old fashioned farm house. The food was great! Service was nice and attentive and ambiance was fun while the DJ played the music and set the vibes. read more

Great ambiance , they have live music on the weekends . Decently priced and great service !

This is our favorite brewery in the San Diego area! It's the only place that we have found where the beer is amazing, great atmosphere and not too crowded. The North Park breweries are too crowded and we have gone away from those. This place does a great job all around. Nice brick buildings in an old industrial park. They have a whole section for sours too!! Staff is super nice and they have a food truck outside a lot too for food. read more

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Just wanted to update the review in that Jamie King now plays the first Sunday of the month from 3-5. The beers are still great and they usually have a food truck. I love the space and the staff are always nice and efficient. read more

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They have plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. They also have heat lamps and string lights outside to create a beautiful ambience. The sour beers were refreshing and crisp. The service was quick and easy to order with good recommendations. read more

Helix Brewing - Blood orange - Breweries Near Me - La Mesa, California

Absolutely adore this place! The outdoor area is so charming and we stopped by on a night where there was live music! We had a few sours from sour works and some of the mainstays from helix. The blonde was phenomenal and the blood orange sour was the perfect mix of tart and flavor! Will definitely be back and bring friends! The bartenders were all really friendly and offered to run drinks from the sourworks side since there was an event going on! 10/10 great service read more

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Super friendly Chill Energy Great guest food trucks Great beer Definitely would recommend read more

Helix Brewing - Super friendly Chill Energy Great guest food trucks Great beer Definitely would recommend - Breweries Near Me - La Mesa, California

I've driven by Helix Brewing too many times to count. Tonight I pulled over because the food truck in front said "Simply Fresh", and I was hungry. I am ASTONISHED at how awesome this place is. The atmosphere is nothing like I've experienced in San Diego. Austin, Portland or maybe Boulder, but I was really amazed at the layout, warm staff, brew selection, etc. I'm not a huge fan of the bitter and dry IPAs, and they have scads of those to choose from, so I ordered their Mexican Lager. It's delicious paired with my "Simply Fresh" food truck Chef salad(also delicious btw). It's a shame this place is so hidden away in a quasi industrial park in La Mesa(Mt Helix). I highly recommend this place to anyone that thinks they've seen the best of all things San Diego has to offer! I'LL BE BACK read more

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A great neighborhood spot. Little hard to find but well worth it. Very pleasant staff. Dog friendly too. Highly recommend

American Larger was .y pick. Awesome light citrus flavor. Great Ambiance. Dog Friendly. Indoor miniumal seating. Nice outdoor seating. High and low seating. Big area. Brick 1 story. read more

Excellent beers and the nicest staff who have become friends, one of my favorite places to relax and have a beer.

I'm not a big sour beer person, but if you are then they got a huge menu waiting for you. They had a decent selection of non-sours too, which I happily found an IPA on and drank with delight. Dog-friendly. Family-friendly. Love when they have the live music and food truck. Highly recommend if you're in the area! read more

Great Entertainment!!! (APPIAN WAY) Beer is good but wish they had wine too or other cocktails. THEY NEED MORE HEATERS OUTSIDE during the winter. It was so cold tonight. read more

Helix Brewing is located in a sort of industrial area, surrounded by warehouses and old brick buildings. The brewery itself is split into two brick buildings joined together by a cool outdoor seating area with ample tables and chairs, plants and string lights. Cool set up. The building to the west offers up the hoppy options; mostly IPAs, a few hoppy lagers and I spied a single coffee porter that snuck its way onto the menu. Across the way in the west building, dubbed "Sourworx," is where they hide all their sour offerings; plenty of fruit-based options in a variety of levels of tartness. Friendly service and the place was super clean. If you love hops or sours, this place will resonate with you. If youre into Belgians or darker beers they didnt have much in that area but maybe they do throughout the year? Cheers! read more

Night Carrots band was great in a wonderful setting. Love the venue! Hope you have the Night Carrots back.

My girlfriend brought me here. I love the ambience here, lots of exposed brick and wood. It has an old industrial building feel. One side is all their sours and one side their traditional beers. My girlfriend picked out the beers for us and I liked all of them! It was a saturday and the place got crazy packed. They also have a calendar showing they have live music on weekends and food trucks pretty much everyday! Stop by this spot and support some local business! read more

Cool brewery a little bit off the beat and path. They don't have a kitchen on-site but do have food trucks on some days. I recommend calling ahead if there's rainy weather to confirm the food trucks will still be there. read more

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This location is well hidden, but I really recommend it. Families and all ages can enjoy the live entertainment and if you are over 21 can enjoy a variety of beers. read more

Came here on a late weekday afternoon to try out some beers. Love that there's the option to have both ciders and beers! There's lots of room both inside and outside options. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable and help you pick out the beer for you! Only thing that would make it better would be food but this is definitely a great local gem to meet friends and have some drinks! read more

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Pleasant and sweet little place with a food truck every night. Lots of options to choose from (even tiny glasses of beer for people who don't drink much like me) and very friendly staff and clean bathrooms. Oktoberfest was getting a little crazy down the way so we wanted to sit somewhere and have a drink. I remembered this place and we drove down. It was so nice to sit out under the lights and listen to live music. Every time I drive by I want to stop, and last night we finally did and are already planning to go again next weekend. read more

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