“After talking with a couple of well-known local brewers at a San Diego Beer Week event in 2014, we looked at each other and said, ‘Why aren’t we doing this?’.”–
-Bob Frank: President, Co-founder
13 Point Brewing Company was formed in 2016 and opened in 2019 by Bob Frank and Robert Bessone. 13 Point holds the title of first brewery established in the City of Lemon Grove located in Eastern San Diego County.
Our name is a loosely based Grateful Dead reference (a 13 pointed lightning bolt bisects the skull on the iconic ‘Steal Your Face’ logo). It quickly became our identity in every sense after moving into Lemon Grove. A town previously devoid of craft beer and hangout spots, Lemon Grove was the perfect home for 13 Point. As the Grateful Dead did, we aim to cultivate a welcoming sense of community in the neighborhood we now reside. 13 Point Brewing Company is a place where friends, family, and neighbors can gather to enjoy local craft beer and live music.
Our 7 barrel brewhouse, which can be seen from the tasting room, is where all of the magic happens. With focus on supreme drinkability, our team under the direction of head brewer Robert Bessone is able to artfully craft the delicious, true-to-style beer that we are proud to serve.
Passion turned to profession: A journey through which the will to create manifests into a place of craftsmanship, community, and togetherness.
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Light Ales 
LG Basic Blonde 5.0%
This is a light-bodied blonde with a low bitterness level. Our version of a “lawnmower beer”.
Lemon Grove Lemon Saison 7.9%
Belgian Style Saison with lemon peel, coriander and ginger. A collaboration with friend and home brewer Jeremy Kasper for SDBN HOMEBREW SUMMER.
Hoppy South Coast Willie RyePA 6.7%
Here’s another version of our Willie’s Rye IPA. As always, there’s Nelson in there, backed by another southern hemisphere hop. This beer has a light bite from the rye and nelson, but then a fruity tropical burst. Great balance of bitter and sweet.
Padre Steve’s Haze NEIPA 6.8%
This beer uses six different hops all contributing to a beautifully rounded NEIPA. Dry hopped with Citra, Nelson and Mosaic.
Barracuda Pale Ale 5.5%
Light, crisp, clean San Diego pale ale.
My Trusty Llama, APA 6.3%
The Llama is a light refreshing unfiltered pale ale. This slightly hazy, super drinkable beer brings a medley of citrus in every sip.
Blood Orange Llama, APA 5.8%
The Llama is a light refreshing unfiltered pale ale. This slightly hazy, super drinkable beer brings a medley of citrus in every sip.
Atlin DDH, IPA 8.5%
Our pride and joy. Light-medium bodied, this west-coast double IPA is packed with Mosaic and Nelson hops, to deliver a resinous and a tropical slam.
Sours 13 Penny Weisse 4.9% ABV
This Berliner style sour is golden, slightly hazy, and moderately tart. Fruited with guava and passion fruit.
Dark & Ambers Slam Diego Brown Ale 6.2%
This medium brown ale has a caramel and toffee nose that is a perfect match to its deep roasty flavors. Enjoy any season of the year.
Staring at the Sun, Amber Ale 5.5%
This easy drinking, light amber ale is the Goldie Locks of beers. Not too dark, not too light, it’s just right.
Dunkel Breaking my Heart, Munich Lager 5%
Our Munich Dunkel boasts a dark color with a refreshing clean lager finish. Hints of roasted malt from start to finish.
Murphy Clan Red Ale. 5%
A traditional Irish style red. Malty, dry and smooth.
Roadhouse Chocolate Stout 7.1%
This beer has a tan pale head and a deep black body. Chocolate, coffee, maltiness and a bit of toffee on the nose and palate. Very smooth and dry in the mouth.
Spiced Roadhouse Chocolate Stout 7.1%
This beer has a tan pale head and a deep black body. Chocolate, coffee, maltiness and a bit of clove, cinnamon, ginger and nutmeg on the nose and palate. Very smooth and dry in the mouth.
Hard Seltzers Black Talon Hard Seltzer 5.5%
Crisp, clean and refreshing. Raspberry or Watermelon.
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