San Diego and the surrounding metropolitan area are home to a large number of breweries. They come in many sizes and styles and in the suburb of Chula Vista, there is a brewery with a distinct South American influence and vibe. I’m talking about Novo Brazil Brewing Company and if you’re a fan of this brewery, you will be happy to hear that expansion is underway, with a new location set to open in Imperial Beach.
Beer with a View
What will set this new location apart is the view. Yes, it will still offer the high quality food and drink that Novo Brazil Brewing is known for, but with the added visual appeal of an open view of San Diego Bay. Novo Brazil Director of Operations Hugo Thomaz says the expansion to this location will help to round- out the brewery’s present options, providing guests with a good set of choices.
“It’s a good business opportunity and a great location with a patio and a view of the bay in the only South Bay community we aren’t already present in. Additionally, there is a lack of restaurants and breweries in the area,” said Thomaz.
Breweries are abundant in southern California, but not in Imperial Beach. This small city is one of the lone holdouts for craft beer. Novo Brazil saw an opportunity and is convinced that the area is ripe for a craft beer scene to call its own.
“We realized that breweries don’t want to be in the South Bay, but we have always believed in the area,” says Thomaz. “The area has expanded a lot in the past years and there are definitely a lot of opportunities here.”
Coming this Fall
The new Imperial Beach location is currently a work in progress. Depending on the final design and available space, management may decide to add a brewhouse and cellar on- site. In 2021, Novo Brazil produced 10,700 barrels of beer. The goal is to increase that figure by 30% in 2022.
Current plans call for opening the new Imperial Beach location in the Fall of 2022. The exact address is 535 Florence Street, Imperial Beach, right at the south end of the Bay. To keep up with this and other happenings, be sure to visit online at https://www.novobrew.com/.
This is exciting news. I hope you all reach your goal of beer production by fall of 2022
That is very cool. I can’t think of a better place to open a brewery than next to a beach!
I have never been to Brazil but it is on my bucket list. As for a brewery, I love trying new beers and especially with a nice beach view!
You had me at Beers and beaches… I hope management can do everything they want. Having a brewhouse and cellar on-site sounds like a blast!
Sounds like the perfect location! Anytime we go to the beach, my husband is always looking for a place to get a drink.
Such a beautiful location. Bears and beaches just perfect.
Exciting news! Will be near by in the fall, and defenetly stop by😁
You live in the area. Lucky you!
My husband is very much into his beer. I love that this is going to be near a beach. What a lovely location. Perfect for a day out.
This is interesting and will be cool since they will offer some good quality food. Thank you for searching!
Great news! This place looks like it will be super cozy on those cold, rainy evenings.
This sounds very exciting for beer lovers. A beer house with the view of the water would definitely be a good way to relax and unwind.
Sounds cool! There is no better place than a brewery next by the beach. I will visit this store if I have a chance.
Wow! This is awesome! Who can say no to beer with a view? We’d love to visit the new location.
opening a brewery next to beach is really cool
Wow this is absolutely amazing! I would love to visit this place!