SpecHops Brewing

Brewpub in Vista, California, United States 🇺🇸

Established in 2017

Closed in 2017

Contact
1280 Activity Drive, Vista, CA, 92081, United States
Description
SpecHops Brewing Company is proud to be a 100% Veteran-Owned-and-Operated craft brewery in the heart of one of the most highly populated military cities in the country. In addition to the great craft beer we brew, we are honored to be able to collect, record, and share the personal stories of anyone’s public service to America while they’re in our tasting room. SpecHops then plays those edited stories on the TVs around the tasting room for all to enjoy.

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7.5
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 9

Draft as part of a flight at the taproom. Clear dark brown color (not black). Dense off white head. Aroma's: roast above all, some grain and fruit. Retronasal it's fruity, grain, vanilla. Flavor is roasted, lightly sweet, light vanilla. Light bodied. Long finish, roasted, bitter, vanilla. Interesting twist, but I think it's more like a porter.

Tried from Draft on 04 Dec 2017 at 05:47


7.3
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8

Draft as part of a flight at the taproom. Almost black color. Off white to light beige head with good lacing. Aroma's: fresh hop, tea leaves, light drop/licorice. Retronasal it's a little bit stale, roasty, bitterish, fruity. Flavor is above moderate bitter, roasty, fruity. Medium bodied. Long finish moderate to full bitter.

Tried from Draft on 04 Dec 2017 at 05:43


7.3
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 9

Draft as part of a flight at the taproom. Clear red/copper color. Dense off white head with lacing. Aroma's: sweetish (rye), red fruit. Retronasal it's red fruit, bitterish, light roasted. Flavor is bitter with some roast, pumpernickel bread. Medium bodied, chewy for a 6% (from the rye presumably). Long finish, fruity and bitter.

Tried from Draft on 04 Dec 2017 at 05:40


7
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8

Draft in a flight at the taproom. Clear deep golden color. Dense white head with some lacing. Aroma's: quite fruity, bitter. Flavor is full on bitter. Medium bodied. Long fruity and bitter finish.

Tried from Draft on 04 Dec 2017 at 05:37


7.5
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 8

It seems I have the honor of posting the first ever rating for this brewery. I had a flight at the taproom. Clear golden color. Sticky white head, some lacing as well. Firm aroma's of citrus and resin, with light grain. Retronasal it's citrussy, bitter, fruity. Flavor is bitter with a hint of malty sweetness. Light bodied. Finish is firm bitter, dry. This was my favorite of the flight.

Tried from Draft on 04 Dec 2017 at 05:34