3 Best Day Trips from San Diego | Condé Nast Traveler
"Located a 15-minute walk from the hubbub of Julian's Main Street, this craft beer spot is set among pine trees and mountain vistas. The inside bar is quaint and cabin-y, but the more popular outdoor patio is the main draw. Unlike many spots in Julian, you'll see plenty of locals. Tom Nickel—who cofounded the eponymous brewery with his wife Lindsay in 2013—started home brewing at age 18, worked at local breweries for nearly a decade, and was named the World Beer Cup Small Brewing Company Brewmaster of the Year in 2004. So it makes sense that Nickel does almost everything and, as rarely happens, does it all very well—from stouts and IPAs to blondes and Belgians. There are some unique options too, like an Apple Pie Ale made with local fruit. Try a tasting flight for some variety, served with cups tucked into their signature cupcake tins." - Archana Ram
