Small beer manufacturer license recorded for Point Loma Beer Garden
Rule Changes San Diego, CA localFinest City Beverage LLC holds California ABC type 23 license at 2817 Dickens St
Overview
California's Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) recorded a type 23 small beer manufacturer license on October 27, 2026, for Point Loma Beer Garden at 2817 Dickens St in San Diego. The license holder is Finest City Beverage LLC.
Eppig Brewing's waterfront biergarten has operated at that address since February 2018. San Diego Beer News reported in January that Latitude Brewing bought the House of Mason portfolio, which includes Eppig, and that Finest City Beverages would run those brands. SanDiegoVille reported in June that ABC filings sought to move the license from Eppig Brewing Company LLC to Finest City Beverage LLC. On October 27, Beer Alien, citing San Diego Beer News, reported that the biergarten will add a flatbread kitchen and a walk-up coffee bar. The ABC record does not show whether the business is serving customers now.
Why it matters
A type 23 license is the standard California permit for a brewery tasting room; this filing identifies its current legal holder at Point Loma.
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Organizations Involved
Holding company for the House of Mason brands, including the Eppig biergarten's license.
Craft brewery with locations in North Park and Point Loma, San Diego.
The California state agency that licenses and regulates alcoholic beverage sales and manufacturing.
Timeline
February 2018 October 2026
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Small beer manufacturer license recorded for Point Loma Beer Garden
Latest LicensingCalifornia ABC records type 23 license for Point Loma Beer Garden; holder is Finest City Beverage LLC.
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Flatbread kitchen and coffee bar planned for Eppig biergarten
ExpansionBeer Alien, citing San Diego Beer News, reported the Eppig Waterfront Biergarten will add a small flatbread kitchen and a walk-up coffee bar, Charlie Royal. The report gives no opening date.
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ABC filings seek to move Eppig's Point Loma license to Finest City Beverage
LicensingSanDiegoVille reported filings that would transfer the beer manufacturing license for the Shelter Island tasting room from Eppig Brewing Company LLC to Finest City Beverage LLC. The report says the business is being rebranded Point Loma Beer Garden.
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Latitude Brewing closes purchase of House of Mason portfolio
AcquisitionLatitude Brewing closed its deal to acquire the House of Mason portfolio, including Eppig Brewing, from West Coast Ventures. Finest City Beverages LLC was set up as the holding entity for the brands.
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Eppig Brewing opens waterfront biergarten
OpeningEppig Brewing opens first satellite tasting room at 2817 Dickens St, Point Loma.
Scenarios
Point Loma Beer Garden license remains active on ABC records
Discussed by: California ABC licensing reports
The type 23 license stays listed as active, and Finest City Beverage LLC remains the holder for 2817 Dickens St. This is the most likely path for a standard, uncontested license filing. It means the business continues under its current legal and regulatory standing.
California ABC revokes or lets Point Loma Beer Garden license lapse
Discussed by: California ABC enforcement filings
The license is suspended, revoked, or allowed to expire through non-renewal. This would remove the legal authorization for Finest City Beverage LLC to brew and sell beer at this location. It could stem from an ABC enforcement action or a business decision to surrender the permit.
Point Loma Beer Garden license changes hands
Discussed by: California ABC license transfer records
The license moves to a new holder, or the trade name on the ABC record changes at 2817 Dickens St. June 2026 filings sought a transfer from Eppig Brewing Company LLC to Finest City Beverage LLC, and the October 27 record lists Finest City Beverage LLC as holder. A further change would need a new ABC filing.