# McIlhenney Brewing Company — Alpine, California

> McIlhenney Brewing Company in Alpine, California, United States scores 4.46 out of 5 — Great, #34 in California. 67 beers tracked, mostly IPA.

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McIlhenney Brewing Company is a brewery in Alpine, California, United States. We grade it Great, with a score of 4.46 out of 5 on the beer it brews — #34 in California. Of the 67 beers we track, 83% are IPA and 5% Pale Ale.

## Rating

- Score: 4.46 out of 5
- Grade: Great 😀 — Consistently produce world-class beer.
- Ranked: #34 in California · #310 in United States · #480 worldwide
- Popularity: Modestly rated
- Beers tracked: 67

## About

Welcome to Mcilhenney Brewing, a family-owned and -operated craft brewery proudly located in Alpine, California, just 30 miles east of downtown San Diego. Founded in 2021 by Shawn, Jamie, Pat, and Val Mcilhenney, we brew all of our beer onsite and offer styles to please every taste. Enjoy them in the homey atmosphere of our tasting room and outdoor patio or grab a growler to go. Either way, we’re sure you’ll be back to visit us again soon!

## What they brew

- IPA — 83% of the beers we track
- Pale Ale — 5% of the beers we track
- Stout / Porter — 5% of the beers we track
- Other — 4% of the beers we track
- Pale Lager — 3% of the beers we track

## Find them

- Address: 2363 Alpine Boulevard, Alpine, California, United States
- Coordinates: 32.835185, -116.762648
- Website: https://mcilhenneybrewing.com/

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## 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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