# Backstreet Brewery — Vista, California

> Backstreet Brewery in Vista, California, United States scores 3.08 out of 5 — Limited, #762 in California. 397 beers tracked, mostly IPA.

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Backstreet Brewery operates 3 locations; this is the one in Vista, California, United States. We grade it Limited, with a score of 3.08 out of 5 on the beer it brews — #762 in California. Of the 397 beers we track, 45% are IPA and 14% Amber Ale. The score covers the beer, so it is the same across all 3.

## Rating

- Score: 3.08 out of 5
- Grade: Limited 😕 — Most craft beer drinkers pass these by.
- Ranked: #762 in California · #7,882 in United States · #17,303 worldwide
- Popularity: Modestly rated
- Beers tracked: 397

## About

Backstreet Brewery opened its doors in 1998 in Irvine, CA.  Establishing itself as an Orange County pioneer in craft brewing, Backstreet Brewery immediately became a local favorite.  Set inside the well established Lamppost Pizza, the brewery and pub style bar immediately earned a reputation for its universal craft beer appeal, atmosphere, and inventive microbrew character.  In 2004, Backstreet Brewery opened another location in Vista, CA; again, spearheading a craft beer surge in North County San Diego, and leading the way to reinventing the city of Vista. The latest instalment is a tasting room and production facility in the city of Anaheim. This facility opened in August 2015 and right down the street from Anaheim Stadium and many other fantastic breweries and restaurants.

## What they brew

- IPA — 45% of the beers we track
- Amber Ale — 14% of the beers we track
- Wheat Beer — 11% of the beers we track
- Other — 11% of the beers we track
- Pale Ale — 7% of the beers we track
- Stout / Porter — 6% of the beers we track
- Sour / Wild Ale — 6% of the beers we track

## Find them

- Address: 15 Main Street, Vista, California, United States
- Coordinates: 33.200096, -117.244725
- Website: http://www.lamppost-backstreet.com/Backstreet_Brewery.html

## Other locations of this brewery

- [Anaheim](https://finding.beer/brewery/backstreet-brewery-2925.md) — Anaheim, California, United States
- [Irvine](https://finding.beer/brewery/backstreet-brewery-26852.md) — Irvine, California, United States

The score covers the beer, so it is the same at every location.

## Breweries nearby

- [Prey Brewing Co.](https://finding.beer/brewery/prey-brewing-co-31970.md) — 4.15, Great — Vista, California — 0.2 mi away
- [Bear Roots Brewing Co.](https://finding.beer/brewery/bear-roots-brewing-co-2137.md) — 3.82, Fine — Vista, California — 1.3 mi away
- [Prohibition Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/prohibition-brewing-company-4739.md) — 3.03, Limited — Vista, California — 2.3 mi away
- [Mother Earth Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/mother-earth-brewing-company-326.md) — 3.91, Fine — Vista, California — 2.6 mi away
- [Horus Aged Ales](https://finding.beer/brewery/horus-aged-ales-421.md) — 4.74, Exceptional — Oceanside, California — 3 mi away
- [WestBrew](https://finding.beer/brewery/westbrew-26447.md) — 3.81, Fine — Vista, California — 3.4 mi away
- [Aztec Brewery](https://finding.beer/brewery/aztec-brewery-2233.md) — 3.07, Limited — Vista, California — 3.6 mi away
- [Owl Farm Unique Fermentations](https://finding.beer/brewery/owl-farm-unique-fermentations-19614.md) — 3.43, Poor — Vista, California — 3.9 mi away

## Rankings this brewery appears in

- [Best breweries in California](https://finding.beer/breweries/united-states/california.md)
- [Best breweries in United States](https://finding.beer/breweries/united-states.md)

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