Mike Hess Brewing Company

Microbrewery in San Diego, California, United States 🇺🇸
Associated with 3 Venues

Established in 2010

Contact
7955 Silverton Ave #1201 (858) 267-6378, San Diego, CA, CA 92126, United States
Description
Mike Hess Brewing is one of the premier craft breweries of San Diego. We set out with a mission to bring people together over great beer and were early on in the craft beer revolution. We were the region’s 33rd brewery back in 2010 when our first location, then a nano-brewery, in Miramar was opened. Now, in our 10th year, we have 5 locations in California, including the “OG” spot, which has since tripled in size!

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7.1/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Opaque, medium head. Dull, though. Medium bitterness and a floral, orangey bitterness. Pretty good.
Tried on 16 Oct 2022 at 05:04

8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
Dark brown, thin head. Sweet, rich, chocolate, pretty nice balance on this. Not sure it’s got the condensed milk thing… I mean it's not exactly bringing back to those morning coffees under that banyan tree in Hanoi, but it is a fine brew.
Tried on 16 Oct 2022 at 05:03

5.1/10 Appearance 4 Aroma 6 Flavor 5 Texture 4 Overall 5.5
Hazy, sort of dullish, candied apricot taste, quite sweet. Goodness, unbalanced, i think that’s ester overload? A bit much for me.
Tried from Can on 16 Oct 2022 at 05:02

6/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 6 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 6
Amber and bright. A fair bit of caramel sweetness, I’d say pushing the limits. Touch of bitterness and a clean sweet finish. Would like more rich bread if it’s going to be this sweet.
Tried on 16 Oct 2022 at 05:02

7/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Hazy, pale, thin head. Fruity hop, a bit leafy, touch of apricot. Body is light and there’s a hit of alcohol in the finish.
Tried on 16 Oct 2022 at 05:01

9/10
Tried on 24 Sep 2022 at 02:05

7.8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
On tap at Ocean Beach brewpub. Opaque black pour. Small tan ring. Roasted malt aroma. Notes of soy sauce and licorice. Rich and roasty with earthy rye notes. Molasses, dark chocolate and burnt ends. Sticky to a fault. Some spiciness. Nicely done!
Tried from Draft on 27 Jul 2022 at 23:19

7.8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
On tap at Ocean Beach brewpub. Translucent brown color. Earthy roasted malt aroma hints at chocolate and licorice. Flavor is sweet chocolate, dark malt and treacle. Full and rich. Maybe some dark brewed tea and Worcestershire sauce in the finish. Really well done.
Tried from Draft on 27 Jul 2022 at 23:06

8.1/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8.5
On tap at Ocean Beach brewpub. Amber orange pour. Creamy beige cap. Earthy malt aroma hints a green coffee beans and rich earth. Toasted malt flavor is slightly sweet with a hint of bright coffee and cocoa. Added notes of wood on the backend. Delicious.
Tried from Draft on 27 Jul 2022 at 22:57

7.8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7
Hazy orange gold color. Creamy beige cap. Dank citrus aroma. Flavor is dank citrus fruit. Lemon peel, old orange flesh, grapefruit and passion fruit.
Tried on 27 Jul 2022 at 22:46