May 21, 2012
Really small place. You can only get tasters of the beers. The people were really nice and friendly. The beers themselves are marginal in my opinion for the SD area. They are reasonably priced. I’m sure I’ll stop by again.

May 8, 2012
This is a production only site and they do a great beer. Sure glad I got to stop here and try the brews. They are very passionate and super nice. If you get a chance stop on by.

February 1, 2012
I like their beers--Ionizer Lager in particular--but have mixed feelings about their people. Some of them are nice, but one gal who works there is a nasty, snippy bitch. It’s close to home, so that’s a plus--but the folks at Green Flash down the road are a lot nicer!

June 23, 2011
Was there on a pre-conference brewery tour. Amazing how they could fit so much in such a small space! Different philosophy from many California brewers. While most beers are made slightly higher gravity than to style, none of them were hop bombs. The staff was knowledgeable and friendly and all of the beers we tried were great...although the Berliner Weiss was maybe not quiet ready to serve.

June 15, 2010
great small brewery one of my favorite spots to stop by in san diego. tasters are free and growlers and bombers are super reasonable. beer is great.

April 6, 2010
I think every beer that i tasted had its own amazing character! As i walked in this place they greet you and immidiatly get you started on drinking! he expains everything about the beer as you taste and questions are answed!

February 23, 2010
Head Brewer Jim Crute has a doctorate in biochemistry, and uses this great knowledge to make great strong beers.Most of Lighting brewery’s beer selection is over 8% ABV .Yet do not be afraid fortunately skilled techniques in the marsh process and Dr. Crute’s 25+ years of brewery experience pays off in great tasting beer even though they have high Percentage.Right now Lighting Brewery feels hidden in the hills of Poway and the service is very friendly.I strongly recommend any beer lover to go to Lighting brewery and don’t forget the Free pretzels!

February 9, 2010
First time going to Lightning this past weekend. It was really cool. The guys that work there are really laid back and will answer any questions you may have. I mentioned that I had a bad bottle of the Black Lightning porter a few months back and the head brewer replaced it for me no problem. The tastings were completely free and they had some free pretzels to cleanse the pallet. The growler glassware is very inexpensive and I just had a great time sampling all their beers.