Mike Hess Brewing — North Park
Come see where the magic happens; visitors can interact with our brew staff and check out all the stainless as they walk through our main brewery on the sky bridge path to our spacious tasting room. Enjoy live sports on our flat-screen HD TVs, play regulation steel-tip darts, board games, or just enjoy a good conversation in our comfortable seating. We have food each day—Taco Tuesday is a can’t miss!—along with weekly trivia, art shows, food trucks, and pizza delivered to you at your seat.
Located just south of University Ave, a 1/2 mile west of 805 between 30th and 31st. You can also take Bus Route 6 from Fashion Valley and Mission Valley Malls Area; Route 7 from Downtown or La Mesa; or Route 10 from Old Town or the College/University area or ride your bike or one of the many scooter options.
Author: Caroline Porsiel
Caroline Porsiel is a master distiller and liqueurist based in East Ellijay, Georgia. She founded House of Applejay, a fine spirits and liqueur distillery, in 2022 with her mother, Sabine, crafting award-winning products like Applejay from Ellijay, Mt. Frozen Knob Vodka, and Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. The distillery won a 2024 Best of Georgia Award and a 2025 Double Gold Medal at the San Francisco World Spirits Competition for its Winter Cherry Mountain Liqueur. As a founding member of the AMBRU Campaign, launched in 2020, Porsiel advocates for the global recognition of American Brandy and Rum. She continues to drive innovation in the craft spirits industry from her active distillery in the heart of Georgia’s apple country.
