In January 2020, the Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians, debuted their Rincon Reservation Road Brewery (3R Brewery). Since that time, it has grown exponentially not only expanding off the reservation into Ocean Beach, but they have also won many accolades both locally and nationally n the craft beer community.

This January marks their 3rd anniversary, and they are planning some big things to kick it off. There will be anniversary events and celebrations to follow in 2023 with details on those festivities on site at Valley Center’s brewery and tasting room AND at the OB Tasting room will be unveiled soon. 

While details of the celebration are being finalized, the brewery is creating a special Berliner Weisse Anniversary Beer and they want the community involved. 3R Brewery is inviting the San Diego beer-loving community to submit ideas to name the new anniversary beer. 

The winner will receive a 3R Brewery gift of swag, a beer tasting for two – and of course bragging rights as the prize for the selected winning name. The submissions can be sent to info@rrrbrewery.com from now– January 6, 2023. The winner will be announced, and prizes awarded January 9. There is no cost to enter the fun naming contest. Please include your contact information (name, email, and phone) as well as your “name” for the special brew. For inspiration, interested people can view the history and array of beers of 3R Brewery at www.3Rbrewery.com.

3R Brewery debuted in Valley Center three-years ago. Today, 3R Brewery has been named one of “12 Best New Breweries of 2021” by Hop Culture and is quickly making a name for itself in the craft beer space. 3R Brewery beers can be found in North County in many big box stores, casinos and restaurants thought San Diego. Examples include, the iconic Chicken Charles, the new Gordon Ramsay’s Hell’s Kitchen, Harrah’s Resort California, Morongo, Golden Acorn, Pechanga, and other casinos as well as it is available in various boutique liquor stores throughout Valley Center and the San Diego region. 

In addition, it is featured on tap at the San Diego Zoo’s Safari Park. Yet another cool nod to its popularity, 3R Brewery was featured this past spring at Disney California Adventure’s Annual Wine & Food Festival. 3R Brewery offerings include Oasis Blonde Ale, Chief IPA, Luiseño Hazy IPA, Rez Dog Hefeweizen and Red Rattler Amber Ale, to name a few. 3R Brewery Head Brewer, Zeth DeVore, has created a new holiday beer, a Nitro Milkstout. Details on the Anniversary beer, will be unveiled soon.

“We’re the first and only certified Native American owned and operated brewery on tribal land in Southern California,” said Rik Mazzetti, chairman, REDCO board. “Our goal is to educate and pay tribute to our heritage while making quality craft beer from sustainable ingredients inspired by our culture. We invite everyone to raise a glass and join us on this journey down Rincon Reservation Road.”

As with the brewery and original location in Valley Center, 3R Brewery opened a tasting room in March 2022 in Ocean Beach. The OB expansion enables even more San Diegans, and tourists alike, to join in on the journey down Rincon Reservation Road even if they aren’t on tribal land. 

The Valley Center 3R Brewery and tasting room is located 777 Harrah’s Rincon Way. Hours are, Monday 3 p.m. – 9 p.m., closed Tuesday and Wednesday, Thursday from 3pm – 11 p.m., Friday from Noon – 12 a.m., Saturday from 3 p.m. –11:30 p.m., and Sunday from 3 p.m. to 11 p.m.

The OB Tasting Room is located at 4836 Newport Ave.  Hours are, Monday – Thursday from Noon – 10pm, Friday from Sat Noon – 12am, and Sunday from Noon – 10pm.