Kove Brewing

10/2024 update - looks like the business pivoted away from serving Yerba Mate, and Alex is no longer there… bummer. Came by mid-afternoon, I didn’t feel the same level of friendliness or passion this time around. 4/5 ——————————— You definitely should step foot in here at least once, even if it’s by accident! Kové is what I’d like to consider the “Flavor of the Year”. I was next door at Pure Project, after splitting a flight of beers with my partner and poked my head in. I’m approached by the smiley bartender who immediately poured & handed me their top selling drink: Dragon Fruit Margarita - can’t lie, it was super refreshing after sipping on a dozen different beers. While I was on my second sip, he served me another beverage and telling me about how all their drinks are hard Yerba Mate and has less than 10mg of caffeine per 10oz, blah blah blah … I end up going back next door to grab my partner & we end up trying the half menu & mixing drinks together. Surprisingly, they all have the same base & the flavors end up complimenting each other very well instead of competing. Approachable interior design, great ‘bright’ products, and a really down to earth owner who loves what he does. Alex also sent us home with our favorite: a 4-pack of the Dragonfruit Margarita… which were better than we remembered. :)

Garrett and Koo treated us like GOLD. 🥰 Hands down one of the coolest, most fun experiences we've ever had at a brewery! Their drinks were light, refreshing, and distinct. Everything has a tea base like kombucha, but it's more botanical. Their brew master Koo is exploring a lot of different flavors right now. Their electrolyte drink is surprisingly fire. Honestly, we weren't expecting much from this tiny, new place. We were just looking for a quiet place to catch a drink on a Friday. They blew us away. 💖 Everything was clean and beautiful. Lots of seating. Real plants. 🪴 Good drinks. Wonderful people.

This place is great! Felt very cozy. We enjoyed everything we tried in our flight. They gave us 2 free tasters since we had never been there before, which was super cool! They sell growlers here, looking forward to digging into that tomorrow. They're right next door to Pure Project, and it was a nice compliment but also counter to them. Pure Project has a lot of energy, whereas Kové was super chill and calm. It felt very relaxing in there, which we really enjoyed. They also have a patio and they were dog friendly. The guys behind the bar were super friendly. I can highly recommend this place.

Kove Brewing is an absolute gem! The drinks were delicious—packed with flavor but not overly sweet, making them super easy to enjoy. I love how refreshing and smooth they are, and the best part? No hangover! It’s the perfect spot for a laid-back drink without the regret the next day. The friendly service made the experience even better. The staff was welcoming, knowledgeable, and happy to help with recommendations. The atmosphere is great too—relaxing and inviting. If you’re looking for a spot with amazing drinks and a chill vibe, Kove Brewing is a must-visit. Highly recommend!

Amazing service, was greeted right away and got a good break down of what they are. They're not the traditional beer or even kombucha brewery. It's Yerba Mate tea. Very light and refreshing flavors, a nice transition from everything else in the neighborhood. I had a flight with the Grapefruit spritz, Lemongrass Pear, and the Cobbler. The guy working was kind enoguh to through in a splash of the Dragon Fruit Margarita. Grapefruit was nice and refreshing, Lemongrass was not my cup of tea, the Cobbler was a great what I'd call "dessert" style and the Dragon Fruit was also very tasty. The establishment was setup very laid back and relaxed, enjoyed everything. I'll come back

Truly a hidden gem of San Diego. Try their passion fruit and lemon grass, it’s amazing. Ask for their secret menu it’s amazing what you will run into what they have! Alex and Garrett are awesome! They gave us an amazing tour and backstory of the brand. You can also host small events here which is awesome coz their space is nice and cozy. Highly recommend to try this place.

An amazing little alternative experience that has a little something for everyone. Hard Yerba mate for the drinkers, herbaceous non-ABV drinks for the DD’s. Super kind staff and cute location. It’s next door to the Pure tasting room and offers a fun option outside of IPAs. Will definitely return on the next visit down!

Great service, great drinks, great atmosphere and an all around very unique experience. We will be back!