How it happened

Established in November 2013, Groundswell Brewing Company focuses on high-quality, well-balanced beer with nuanced flavor. Our beers are often lower in alcohol content to highlight flavors. This means our beer pairs well with food, and plays well with a San Diego lifestyle. It can be enjoyed playing sports, during a day at the beach, and with friends and family. We do the hoppy, dank thing too…but overall, our portfolio of beers is balanced.

Founding

Groundswell Brewing Company was founded in our living room with a small group of friends.

Kevin had been home-brewing for more than 20 years and taking up all the space in the garage with his growing array of brew equipment. He finally agreed to move it to a large shed in the backyard, but then bought a commercial, one-barrel system that HAD to go somewhere other than the shed or the garage.

Today, Groundswell is a growing team of passionate and skilled craft brew lovers.  With a beer philosophy of high-quality and flavor-filled beers that enhance the San Diego lifestyle and pair with food, we have returned to our culinary roots with the addition of The Palate. 

We are huge advocates of craft beer. If you are looking to try craft beer, we’d love to be your first. We just want you to drink craft. Craft is craft. Drink it here. Drink it there. Drink it anywhere. (With apologies to Dr. Seuss.)