ReBru Vodka
ReBru Vodka is a 40% ABV (80 proof) craft vodka from ReBru Spirits in Barrio Logan, San Diego, CA — distilled six times from the same upcycled local San Diego craft beer as ReBru's gin, then run through 18 copper-plated and carbon filters for a crisp, clean, classic-style profile with an unexpected twist. The employee-owned microdistillery, spun out of Thorn Brewing, clarifies with charcoal from its sister restaurant's BBQ and is a 1% for the Planet partner. It comes in a 750mL bottle. Order craft vodka online at Del Mesa Liquor, San Diego, CA.
- ABV: 40% (80 proof)
- Size: 750mL
- Base: Distilled six times from upcycled local San Diego craft beer; 18 copper-plated and carbon filters
- Style: Crisp, clean, classic-style with IPA-hop richness
- Origin: ReBru Spirits, 1735 National Ave, Barrio Logan, San Diego, CA
Beer In, Vodka Out
The ReBru playbook is simple: save good beer from the drain, make great spirits from it. This vodka takes out-of-code local craft beer through six distillations and 18 filters, and what comes out is crisp and clean with real character — melon on the nose, an unexpected rich sweetness, and a buttery mouthfeel from IPA hop oils that independent reviewers call "ultra sippable." One reviewer found a boldly grainy, almost white-whiskey nose with cereal, almond, and brown-butter notes — this is not a neutral, flavorless vodka, and that's the point. Bronze medal, 2021 New York International Spirits Competition. Explore more ReBru Spirits or compare craft styles in the vodka collection.
Tasting Notes
Melon on the nose with a boldly grainy, cereal edge; crisp, clean palate with unexpected rich sweetness and a buttery mouthfeel from IPA hop oils; almond and brown-butter finish.
How to Enjoy
Try it chilled and neat first — the buttery texture shows best. It makes a vodka soda with actual flavor, a rich Bloody Mary, and an espresso martini with unusual depth.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is ReBru Vodka made from beer?
Yes — like the gin, it is distilled from upcycled local San Diego craft beer that would otherwise be wasted.
How is it distilled?
Six times through 18 copper-plated and carbon filters, with charcoal clarification from the distillery's sister BBQ restaurant.
Where is ReBru Spirits?
1735 National Ave, Barrio Logan, San Diego, CA — distilled on site at the employee-owned microdistillery.
Support sustainable local spirits — buy ReBru Vodka online at Del Mesa Liquor, pickup or delivery across San Diego, CA.