Lightning Brewery

01/15/2026

🍺Beer Enthusiasts! 🍻
Come on by Lightning Brewery in Poway for some complimentary pork sliders topped with coleslaw to go under your Electrostatic, Oktoberfest or Hazy IPA this Friday, Jan 16. Salted caramel chocolate cupcakes also await you. Bring your friends, your games, and any fun stories from the week!

"Balancing the Art and Science of Beer"

01/08/2026

Recover from the busy holidays with some kick-back company at Lightning Brewery! Back again is Mayra with her authentic Mexican tacos, fajitas, and quesadillas made on the spot to your order! This week we will return Fulminator Lager and Vintner's Reserve Ale to the tap lineup. Our Vintner's Reserve is infused with a generous dose of sauvignon blanc juice from our friends at the in Ramona. Our Fulminator Lager is a Double Bock, imperial wheat lager. This beer must be experienced to be appreciated!

Come see us at 13200 Kirkham Way, Ste 106, Poway, CA. Want to reserve a table? Email [email protected] or call 858-513-8071.

"Balancing the Art and Science of Beer"

12/17/2025

Feeling left out of the holiday traditions? You can easily celebrate FESTIVUS with us! And enjoy some of Mayra's Authentic Mexican Tacos while you're at it!

Originating in the SEINFELD series, the show's writer Dan O'Keefe started this faith-agnostic holiday based on his own family traditions. These include the "Airing of Grievances" (telling family how they disappointed you), displaying an unadorned aluminum pole instead of a tree, eating meatloaf, and ending with the "Feats of Strength" (wrestling the head of the household) until they're pinned. It's a day for complaining about the commercialism and pressures of the holiday season.

Sound like fun to you? Join us! And enjoy some of San Diego's delicious craft beers and the most fresh Mexican tacos, quesadillas and more.

11/26/2025

Black Friday doesn't have to be a drag! Come by Lightning Brewery for some company and delicious craft beer while spouses are out bargain hunting! If you're the family shopper, decompress from the morning crowds with us. Shopping can be work, especially when lines stretch to the back of the store. Pick up some lunch or dinner and bring it in. We look forward to hearing your Walmart, Costco, and mall bargain battles!

"Balancing the Art and Science of Beer"

11/19/2025

Think your trivia knowledge is stellar? Prove it!
TRIVIA NIGHT AT LIGHTNING!
THURSDAY, NOV 20 | 6:00 PM

Gather your team of know-it-alls, wannabe Jeopardy champs, and people who just like making up answers.

Come for the questions, stay for the beer... and the bragging rights. Tag your trivia squad and meet them at Lightning Thursday night!

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11/14/2025

Rain is holding off until 7:30 pm and Mayra from is determined to come to Lightning with her
delicious pork, chicken, carne asada and mushroom tacos.

Mayra prepares made to order on the spot with fresh veggies and unique Mexican spices. You can't beat $5 per taco in San Diego!

"Balancing the Art and Science of Beer"

11/14/2025

Thank you for celebrating Brewer Jim Crute's birthday yesterday! Thanks to Ash Street Ramblers for providing the FUN bluegrass music and a Happy Birthday serenade!

11/12/2025

THIS THURSDAY, 11/13, It's BREWER JIM'S BIRTHDAY!
3:00 - Brewery opens
5:00 - Food served until gone
5:30 - Ash Street Ramblers Bluegrass Band begins!

Come celebrate with us and tease Jim about how old he is! Lightning supplies the pasta Bolognese and birthday cake. You supply the fun. Enjoy the talented Ash Street Ramblers from 5:30 to 7:00. Join us! Share this post with friends and meet them at Lightning at 13200 Kirkham Way, Poway.

"Balancing the Art and Science of Beer"

11/10/2025

Could you use some bright fun on these dark nights? Lightning has lots going on over the next 5 weeks. Start with complimentary pasta Bolognese and birthday cake for brewer Jim's birthday this Thursday! Share this post with your friends and meet them at Lightning!

"Balancing the Art and Science of Beer"

10/30/2025

TONIGHT! SPOOKY STORY OPEN MIC NIGHT AT LIGHTNING!
Thursday, 10/30 | Stories start at 6:00 PM
Complimentary Halloween Candy

We know you have 'em. Bring 'em! We've lined up stories from creepy backyards, haunted farmhouses, and the notrious Whaley House in Old Town! Even Brewer Jim had an experience. We want to hear your encounters with the unknown!

You'll put your name in a fishbowl for drawing in random order.

Feel free to bring in food.

10/28/2025

SPOOKY STORY OPEN MIC NIGHT AT LIGHTNING!
Halloween Eve | October 30 | Stories start at 6:00 PM

We know you have 'em. Bring 'em! We've lined up stories from creepy backyards, haunted farmhouses, and the notrious Whaley House in Old Town! Even Brewer Jim had an experience. We want to hear your encounters with the unknown!

You'll put your name in a fishbowl for drawing in random order.

Feel free to bring in food.

10/24/2025

Care to take Lightning craft ales, stouts, and IPAs home with you? Now, you can carry out 4-packs of Red Arc IPA, Jim's Motor Oil Stout, Electrostatic Ale, and Double Negative IPA in 16 oz cans. Thunderweizen coming next week! There's a limited supply, so you want to call ahead at 858-513-8071, we'll reserve yours for you!