San Diego Beer News has published its weekly roundup of fresh beers debuting at local breweries on March 12, 2026. The list features a variety of styles from IPAs to lagers across numerous spots in the county. Bottlecraft staff also shared recommendations for Italian and Irish brews available at their shops.
San Diego's craft beer scene continues to thrive with the release of new and returning beers at breweries throughout the county, as detailed in the March 12, 2026, edition of San Diego Beer News. This weekly feature highlights debuts and fresh taps, encouraging readers to check brewery websites and social media for exact times and locations.
Among the highlights, Arcana Brewing in Carlsbad introduces a Strawberry Blonde Ale. Artifex Brewing in Oceanside taps Krush Mo’ Simcoe West Coast IPA at 6.7% ABV. Athletic Brewing in Miramar offers Fancy Like Non-alcoholic American Pale Ale under 0.5% ABV, available for online purchase. Ballast Point in Little Italy features La Catrina India Pale Lager at 5.6% and Sextant Oatmeal Stout on Nitro at 6%.
Other notable releases include Bay City Brewing's Dream Small Session IPA at 3% and Tea Wolf Hard Tea at 5% in Point Loma and East Village. Bear Roots Brewing in Vista and Escondido debuts Birra Feliccia International-style Pale Lager at 4.8%. Brewjeria Co. in Chula Vista taps San Diego Latino Film Festival Blonde Ale at 4%.
Burgeon Beer Co., with locations in Carlsbad, Vista, Escondido, and Downtown, releases Chilly Bin New Zealand-style Pilsner at 5.1% in collaboration with Mcilhenney Brewing, and Mixed Greens Double IPA at 8%, both available online. California Wild Ales in Point Loma and Ocean Beach offers War Zone West Coast IPA at 7.2%—note the apparent typo in the source as '72%', likely intended as 7.2%.
The list extends to many more, such as Culture Brewing's Cold India Pale Lager at 7.2% in Solana Beach and Encinitas, Deft Brewing's Deft Leichesweizen at 3.5% in Bay Park, and East Village Brewing's Dragon Krush Pale Ale with Dragon Fruit & Mango at 5.2%, among others like Fall Brewing's Tribal Worldwide Lager at 4.5% and Green Cheek Beer Co.'s multiple offerings including Bier Munich-style Helles Lager at 5.2%.
Bottlecraft staff recommendations focus on March themes. North Park Manager Gene Fielden praises Chuckanut Italian Pilsner at 4.9%, noting, 'Tipo Pils Day looms! We are spending the month of March honoring the 30th anniversary of this iconic beer from Lombardy.' He also highlights O’Hara’s Irish Red at 4.3% from County Carlow, Ireland, describing it as 'a coppery umber-toned ale with a notable cocoa tinge on the finish.' Additionally, O’Hara’s Irish Stout at 4.3% is recommended for its roasty profile, suitable for St. Patrick’s Day interest, with 'a slight herbal tinge from Fuggles hopping.' These are available at Bottlecraft locations in North Park, Little Italy, and Point Loma.
This roundup underscores the diversity of San Diego's brewing community, from non-alcoholic options to high-ABV IPAs and seasonal Irish styles.
