Let sophisticated American and European flavors enhance your work week, put a rich spin on happy hour, and impress visiting friends and family. This Poway brewery is one of the original contributions to the San Diego craft beer revolution!

Sit inside or out in our beer garden. Lightning is conveniently located in the South Poway Business Park on Kirkham Way, just a half mile south of Poway, 2 miles east of Scripps Ranch, and 3 miles southeast of Carmel Mountain.

Talk one-on-one to original brewery owner and biochemist Dr. James Crute about the subtleties of the flavors in Lightning's 14 beer styles from light and fruity Passion Fruit Wheat Ale (popular with our women clients), Hazy or Blue Sky IPAs, and Dark Current -- a Rare Black Saison Ale. Jim's Motor Oil Stout in 30W or 50W is a hit with our flavor enthusiasts. At 120 calories per 16 oz pour, Saurstrom Ale keeps calorie counters confident.

Jim and Lightning staff strive to match each client with their individual beer styles.