March 12, 2010
Alpine is the king of IPAs in my opinion so when I stopped by this place to see all of their IPAs available (except maybe one) I was excited. Now this place isn’t the nicest place to enjoy a beer. But it is what it is. It’s a small brewery with a small tasting area. When I say small I mean it. You can see the whole brewery pretty much as soon as you walk in. Doesn’t matter though, the beer is fantastic, the crew were great to talk to. I think there is only maybe 4 people who work there? I think I met them all. The area around the brewery is beautiful. I love this brewery.

March 11, 2010
Little brewery WAY out in Alpine. It’s always a fun drive out there but def off the beaten path. Very tiny tasting room but very friendly people and beer selection has vastly improved now that they’ve expanded the brewhouse. but when oh when is the BBQ joint going to open?! Issues with County Permits is what we hear but this place will be superawesome once they have the BBQ going and a full pint license. I know many people are waiting!

January 11, 2010
Love this place. Some of the best IPA’s are coming from Alpine. Everyone is friendly. The brewery is a perfect fit for the area it is located. Can’t wait for the restaurant to be ready.

November 29, 2009
You can go into this brewer and try samples for a buck. You can also fill growlers and kegs with advance notice.

November 23, 2009
Tiny little place in a random little building right off the road. "This is it?" you are likely to ask yourself the first time you pull up. Yes, this is likely the best selection of IPAs available in one little tasting room that you will ever encounter. I came in for the Expo release over the summer, and they were very polite and accommodating despite the line out the door. Bonus points for beer pizza and amazing growler prices. Expo was like fifteen dollars a fill, which is insane for a huge IIPA like that. I still have my growlers stashed at my buddies house in SD, in anticipation of my next visit.

June 15, 2009
Nice little place. I really like the fact its only 12 Miles from me. Just up the hill till pure hoppiness! Friendly staff great beer. Can’t wait untill restaurant’s done.

June 13, 2009
I stopped by the brewery today and Wolfgang the brewer graciously gave a couple of samples to my wife and me right from the lager tanks. the style. I found this quite drinkable but I was looking for more depth and crispness in this beer. Serving type: on-tap

May 18, 2009
Best memory of my CA brewery tour. The drive from Escondido is just fun in itself, going up and down the roads to Alpine. Inside is just a small bar, with the brewery. It has all the elements of a great family run business. Steven who works there as an employee was more than generous during my visit. Though small, the place never sits quiet, there was always at least 1 people inside waiting to fill growlers. Selection was small as most of the beers were not avail. in bottles, tough most were on tap. Can’t wait until they open the bbq spot next door and finish their expansion. They are good people, making amazing beers.

April 20, 2009
This is a super cool little spot. You can take a tour of the brewery by simply walking in the front door and looking over to your left! Pat and his crew are totally friendly and willing to sit and talk to you, unless it’s bottling day or the middle of a brewing session. Coming here is a glance at what brewing may have looked like in the early days, simple, compact, no frills. The beer that Alpine produces is second to none, ever beer they make kicks ass BIG TIME!!! I’m a lucky guy to be able to drive 50min and get growler fills of beers like Pure Hoppiness, Willy Vanilly, and ALL the other tasty selections. If your in the mood for good beer you should visit. Pat told me they’re getting ready to open up a little food venue right next door, that will be incredible!!!

February 24, 2009
Tiny rustic place in tiny rustic town. Reminds me somewhat of the Redstone Meadery. Good variety, especially for their size. Would likely go back, but only for a release of one of the Hoppinesses.