Brewery Profile

Circle 9 Brewing

San Diego’s beer scene gives visitors many choices, from small neighborhood taprooms to larger production breweries, and Circle 9 Brewing is part of that wider craft-beer circuit. A visitor walking in should expect the experience to center on the beer list rather than a fixed set of assumptions about flagship names or specialties. Current pours, serving formats, and any limited releases are the details to check at the bar. In a city where brewery stops are often built into an afternoon of exploring different neighborhoods, this is the kind of place to approach with curiosity and a willingness to ask what is fresh, what is returning, and what best represents the brewery that day.

Travelers coming to San Diego often seek out hop-forward ales, especially West Coast-style IPAs, along with lighter beers suited to the climate and a range of seasonal or experimental pours. A stop here can fit into that pattern without needing to promise a specific style or signature beer. The useful approach is to taste across what is available and let the staff point out differences in bitterness, malt profile, fermentation character, or body. For visitors comparing several breweries in one trip, Circle 9 Brewing offers another local perspective within a city known for technical brewing skill and a wide range of interpretations of familiar styles.

Practical details should be confirmed before planning around the visit, since amenities such as food service, patio seating, family policies, dog rules, live events, and private parking are not established here. The taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours, hours, and any on-site options that may affect how long to stay. If you are building a multi-stop itinerary, check transportation in advance and avoid assuming that every San Diego brewery offers the same setup. Arriving with flexible expectations is the safest plan: review current information, ask questions at the bar, and treat the visit as a snapshot of what Circle 9 Brewing is serving at that moment.

Born from the shared vision of two San Diego "Enginepreneurs," Daren and Alex, Ataraxia Aleworks transforms technical precision into liquid artistry. Their emphasis on exceptional water quality is the foundation for crafting balanced, high-fidelity beers right in their hometown. This long-awaited 2021 realization brings a thoughtful, engineering-minded approach to the vibrant San Diego craft scene.

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7292 Opportunity Rd Ste C, San Diego, California, 92111-2223

Phone: 8582569462

Website: https://ataraxiaaleworks.com/

Popular Beers

A quick look at notable pours currently tied to Circle 9 Brewing.

Beer Styles at Circle 9 Brewing

Circle 9 Brewing brews across a range of styles. The current lineup includes Belgian Dark Stron, Amber Lager, Fruited Lime Helles Lager, Hazy IPA, Double Hazy IPA, Triple Hazy IPA, Imperial Porter w/ Vanilla, White IPA, Porter, Hard Seltzer, Cream Ale, and Sour Passion Fruit / Orange / Guava Fruited Berliner Weiss. Specific pours rotate over time — check the taproom board on the day of your visit for what is currently available on tap.

Upcoming Events

Upcoming public events currently attached to this brewery.

  • Weekly Trivia Night

    Sep 14, 2026

    Come by EVERY TUESDAY for Taco Trivia with Geeks Who Drink at 7pm! Your chance to win merch (and other prizes) while enjoying the delicious tastes of our Craft Beer / Hard Seltzer…

  • RC88 Halloween Micro Drone Race

    Sep 20, 2026

    Join the public event fun fly and costume contest at Circle 9 Brewing-Kearny Mesa Brewery. Open Fly begins at 5:00 PM with races starting approximately at 7:00 PM. Prizes include…

  • Circle 9 Tiny Whoop Brew Races

    Oct 2, 2026

    Monthly Tiny Whoop Drone Race at Circle 9 Brewery with a full LED gate course. This social event welcomes all pilots and features flying, racing, and prizes including a growler of…

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Circle 9 Brewing located?
Circle 9 Brewing is located at 7292 Opportunity Rd Ste C, San Diego, California, 92111-2223. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
What are Circle 9 Brewing's hours?
Taproom hours are not posted to Beer.Social. Call 8582569462 to confirm before visiting.
How can I learn more about Circle 9 Brewing?
Visit https://ataraxiaaleworks.com/ for the brewery's own information about beers, events, and operations. Beer.Social aggregates public data and visitor-facing details to help with planning a stop.