About
Docent Brewing is an award-winning craft brewery with taprooms in San Juan Capistrano, San Clemente, and Carlsbad, and a new location coming soon in Laguna Hills. Known for standout beers like Super Tonic, a multiple gold medal-winning Coffee Stout, and Double Nickels, a World Beer Cup gold medalist. They emphasize community, craftsmanship, and education in craft beer culture, offering daily taproom service, crowlers to-go, and events like Field Trip Fest.
Super Tonic Coffee Stout
Double Nickels
Award-winning craft beers
Crowlers to-go
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What They Make
Super Tonic
5x gold medal winner in 2020, 2022, 2023 Great American Beer Festival and 2020, 2021, 2022 San Diego International Beer Competition
Double Nickels
Gold winner at 2024 World Beer Cup, Silver at 2018 World Beer Cup, medal at 2023 Great American Beer Festival
Awards
Gold Medal
2024
Gold Medal
2023
Medal
2023
Gold Medal
2022
Gold Medal
2022
Gold Medal
2021
Gold Medal
2020
Gold Medal
2020
Silver Medal
2018
Upcoming Events
Field Trip Fest 2026
April 11, 2026
9th Anniversary festival at Rancho Riding Park in San Juan Capistrano with live music, craft beer, and community focus
Latest News
Field Trip Fest 2026 announced for April 11 at Rancho Riding Park; Laguna Hills location coming soon.