San Diego Brewers Guild members collaborate on 2023 Capital of Craft West Coast IPA

The specialty beer will be released on the first day of San Diego Beer Week — Friday, Nov. 3.

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Teams from seven local brewers came together to create the specialty beer at the Capital of Craft Brew Day on Oct. 13, 2023.

Collaboration is ingrained in San Diego’s craft beer culture . Each year, the San Diego Brewers Guild (SDBG) taps into that teamwork by creating the Capital of Craft IPA , a special brew made to ring in San Diego Beer Week .

The SDBG held its Capital of Craft Brew Day on Oct. 13 at Modern Times Point Loma and gave SDtoday a first look at this very hoppy pic of those involved in the efforts.

Seven local breweries united to craft the specialty suds: 3 Punk Ales Brewing Co., Dog Leg Brewing Co., GOAL. Brewing, Kilowatt Brewing, Modern Times Beer, Northern Pine Brewing, and Seek Beer Co.

The West Coast IPA features HS Grove, Nelson, and Centennial hops. It’ll be released on the first day of Beer Week — Friday, Nov. 3 — and served on tap throughout San Diego County for a limited time.

Beer Week, with fun events aplenty, runs through Sunday, Nov. 12.

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Monica is based in San Diego, California. She was previously a senior digital media producer and podcast host at NBC 7 San Diego + The Scene, and has been in the news biz since 2005. She loves hiking, the beach, and family days with her husband and two kids.