Airdale Brewing Company is a quality-driven company, producing premium beer for world-class clientele. Operated by Tony Clarke and David Lusk, Airdale Brewing strives to bring quality beer to those who choose to work hard and play hard!
Founded in 2008, Airdale Brewing Company embodies a passion for aviation, and a love of great beer. Behind its founders backgrounds in aviation and craft brewing, Airdale Brewing Company strives to produce quality-handcrafted ales worthy of those aviation pioneers who take to the skies &
All Airdale ales are brewed with the same handcrafted quality that only a true artisan brewer could achieve. We use only the finest malts and hops available, paired with truly premium yeast strains and water tailor-conditioned for each specific beer style.
San Diego provides the perfect backdrop for Airdale Brewing Company. With the best aviation weather in the country and over 30 local microbreweries and brewpubs located here, we are privileged to have some of the best flying and craft beer in the country.
We at Airdale Brewing strive to live quality lives full of great experiences and great beer! To that end please enjoy our ales frequently and responsibly!
Tony Clarke, founder and President of Airdale Brewing, has had a fascination with flying from an early age. He is a graduate of the United States Naval Academy and was selected to be a Naval Aviator in 1999. He has flown the SH-60F and HH-60H Seahawk helicopter in support of Operations Southern Watch, Enduring Freedom, Iraqi Freedom, as well as spending a tour of duty as an instructor pilot in San Diego, California. Also an avid homebrewer, he has been inspired by the amazing craft beer culture in San Diego to make this his new career. With the convergence of aviation and craft brewing in San Diego, it was obvious to him that a great opportunity existed to
create great beer for those who choose to take to
the skies.
David Lusk, Brewmaster at Airdale Brewing, developed a passion for good beer after his first pint of Guinness. On his 22nd birthday his siblings bought him a home brewing kit and the rest is history. This first foray into brewing beer would inspire an adventurous career in professional craft brewing. His career has spanned over ten years and his beers have garnered him high recognition. The first commercial competition he entered won best of show at the California State Fair in 2003. Additionally, he has been recognized at past national beer festivals as an award winner. Dave is looking forward to continue brewing great beer
with Airdale Brewing in San Diego County.
