About New English Brewing

Company founder and brew master, Simon Lacey, conceived the idea of a brewery focusing on classic English and American beer styles in 2007. It was just before the craft beer boom went into high gear in San Diego. New English Brewing is the result of that vision. Growing up around pub culture in the northwest of England, Simon developed taste for “real-ale”, that is, cask-conditioned beer. When he arrived in San Diego in 1995, Simon realized that such beer simply wasn’t available locally. It wasn’t until 2004 that he leapt into full-time brewing. With the idea to fill the gap in the market for English Style Ales, New English has imbued the best of the classic British styles. But they still inlcude the innovative mark of the US West Coast beer scene.

Types of Beers

Meanwhile, the influence of the West Coast has also changed New English over the past ten years. It has evolved the brand in unforeseen ways.  Developing new beer recipes, the team has brewed standout beers across a spectrum of styles -- from honey ales to West Coast IPAs, to barrel-aged ales and coffee stouts, as well as Belgian-styles, and blondes. Not only has the public responded positively to these beers, but so have the judges, as New English has won nearly fifty medals in highly-esteemed beer competitions, including 2016 & 2015 GABF and 2016 World Beer Cup awards.

The most popular beers are currently Pure & Simple IPA, Zumbar Chocolate Coffee Imperial Stout, and Brewers Special Brown Ale (all gold medal winners). The common theme has been that all the beers are balanced and multi-dimensional. They also retain the drinkable character that was always the driving force behind the company. But you can still find the original English-Style Ales at New English and there are always two cask-conditioned beers on tap in the tasting room.

As the range of beers has expanded, so has the brewery. Currently operating a 15-20BBL brew-house with 15 to 40 barrel fermenters, and bottling facilities for 22oz and 12oz in a 9,000sq ft facility with two tasting rooms, New English continues to grow from humble beginnings to a business with distribution throughout San Diego.

About The Barrel Room

“The Barrel Room at New English" is our 2700 square foot event venue, right next door to our brewery. We’re centrally located in San Diego, with easy access off the I-5 / 805 merge and near the beautiful Torrey Pines Reserve and beaches. The Barrel Room can accommodate up to 150 guests seated or 200 standing, but is intimate enough for a smaller group. As the name suggests, The Barrel Room houses the New English barrel-aging beer program; multiple beers in American oak barrels line one wall, adding warmth and character to the setting.

The design is modern-industrial, where concrete, raw wood, and steel juxtapose a dramatic 32-foot bar with 20-tap draft system and modern wallpaper. Artisanal and market lights add romance to the ambience. Pull up a seat at a custom high-top barrel table or sink into one of the arm chairs.

The audio visual system is all built-in and state-of-the art. The overhead video projector throws a 200-inch screen for your video or slideshow. And the Sonos sound system is built-in with multiple speakers, so turn on your music and let the party start!

The venue also offers multiple well-appointed restrooms that are nice enough for a bride dressed in her gown. Heating or air-conditioning, as needed, keeps everything comfortable. Plenty of complimentary parking!

New English Beer

If you love beer… you’re in the right place. Not only is the venue fabulous, but New English beer has won nearly 50 medals in highly-esteemed competitions. We brew beer across a spectrum of styles, so all your guests can be happy. Our license also allows us to serve wine, so you have options! We’re thrilled that New English has been lauded by San Diego Magazine and West Coaster as one of the “Best San Diego County Breweries.”

A FUN AND UNIQUE EVENT VENUE! Let us share our unique brand with you on your special day!

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