San Diego Breweries Start Reopening – Here’s How They Are Reacting

With San Diego County coronavirus numbers under legal guidelines, San Diego breweries have been able to start reopening. As the largest metro area in California to enter that phase, and one of the most brewery dense metro areas in the country, it will be interesting to watch.

Reopening breweries must follow a long list of social distancing and sanitary guidelines. Including reduced capacity, face masks, a strict cleaning regimen, and they must sell “a meal” with every beer purchase. Breweries like Green Flash and Alesmith have reopened, others like Modern Times have yet to reopen. Hit the jump to see some of the social media from San Diego breweries discussing reopening.

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WELCOME BACK! Our San Diego tasting room and beer garden reopen today, so when you’re ready to venture out and grab a pint with us, we’ll be here for you. Our Brewmaster Erik and his team have been brewing up some tasty beers to share with you. Hope to see you soon. Cheers! The safety and comfort of our guests and employees is the top priority, so please take a look at some new updates below before your next visit: * Updated hours: M-F: 3-8pm Weekends: 12-6pm * Practice physical distancing of 6 ft or more * Face coverings are required, please wear a mask at all times possible to keep everyone safe * You’ll need to purchase food in order to enjoy a beer in the tasting room * There will be routine cleaning of all touchpoints Be safe and enjoy! Welcome back. #greenflashbeer

A post shared by Green Flash Brewing Co. (@greenflashbeer) on May 26, 2020 at 7:33am PDT

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🙌🍻 We are excited to announce that we are ready to welcome you back to our tasting room! We will be reopening to the public starting 3pm on Wednesday, May 27th! ⁣ For 25 years, AleSmith Brewing Company has been dedicated to genuine hospitality through 5-star customer service, which includes taking care of our staff so they can take great care of you. ⁣ The health and wellbeing of our Grand Crew staff members and guests are our top priorities. We are approaching the reopening of our tasting room with this as our guiding principle. ⁣ In addition to all safety procedures currently in place for beer to-go purchases, curbside pick-up, and local delivery service, we are implementing the following policies when we reopen: ⁣ 🔸 We will greet you with a (masked) smile. ⁣ 🔸 If you have a fever, cough, or shortness of breath, we kindly ask that you remain at home as we will politely decline entry to ensure everyone's safety. ⁣ 🔸 Temperature will be taken upon entry (contactless via thermometer gun) – both customers and employees. ⁣ 🔸 Hand sanitizing stations will be at all entry/exit points of the tasting room. Please use them as you enter or exit the facility. ⁣ 🔸 Masks are required to be worn everywhere within the tasting room except when seated at your table. ⁣ 🔸 All touch points within the tasting room will be extensively cleaned and sanitized. ⁣ 🔸 Food options will be available to our guests through our initial partner, Zoe's Place. A meal must be ordered to be able to enjoy beer with us. ⁣ 🔸 6 per group MAX including kids. ⁣ 🔸 Please do not move tables and chairs. ⁣ 🔸 Please practice social distancing with people outside of your table's party. Respect the X's on the ground when in line. ⁣ 🔸 Only 8oz and 16oz pours will be available (no tasters, flights, or sips). ⁣ 🔸 Dogs will not be allowed entry at this time. ⁣ 🔸 No growlers from home at this time. New growlers will be filled, crowlers available for to-go fills. ⁣ 🔸 Brewery tours have been suspended. The Anvil & Stave + Tony Gwynn Museum will also be closed temporarily. ⁣ 🔸 No tour buses at this time. ⁣ We're in this together! Please be patient and kind while we adjust to the new "normal." 😊 ⁣

A post shared by AleSmith Brewing Company (@alesmithbrewing) on May 26, 2020 at 5:59pm PDT

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We are so happy to offer dine-in service for both tasty grub and grog at all five @pizzaportbrewingco Brewpubs. Sanitation and cleanliness have always been a big commitment of ours and we assure you that all our practices comply with state and county guidelines. When you come to see us it will be slightly different but still the same Pizza Port you love; just with more elbow room. Below are our new guidelines for what to expect. 1.  You will be greeted by a host to seat you. Tables are safely spaced to allow for social distancing, but you may join your friends at the same table. Just let your host know you wish to be seated together. 2.  WAY more outdoor seating!!! 3.  You will have to order food if you are looking to enjoy beers while dining in. Any of our to-go beer is fully available to take out and does not require you to buy food. 4. No video games. Due to sanitation concerns, state guidelines prohibit video games and ours will therefore be out of service until further notice. 5.  Bring your masks. You will be required to wear a facemask to enter the restaurant, while using the restroom or in line to purchase food or beer.

A post shared by Pizza Port Brewing Company (@pizzaportbrewingco) on May 27, 2020 at 3:53pm PDT

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WE ARE POURING PINTS💥Helix is super stoked San Diego approved Phase II plans to reopen! Helix will be pouring pints within the State’s guidelines & maintain safety for everyone. Sitting at the two bar counters will be off limits, but tables have been spaced 6’ apart in all areas, tables will be kept to 6 people maximum (within same party) & masks need to be worn while you’re not enjoying your beer & food at your table. In order to drink pints, the State has required a food purchase so we have partnered w/ @tacolovemobilecatering so you can stretch out with some tasty tacos & relinquish your adult beer drinkin’ privileges with cold pints in hand! Trivia Night, games & live music are on hold until further approval. Thank you for your continued support the past two months! Cheers to tacos & sunshine beers!🌮🍻😁 #drinkhelix #sourworx #sdbeer #socialbeers #washyourhands #adultingagain

A post shared by Helix Brewing Co (@helixbrewingco) on May 22, 2020 at 11:09am PDT