Michi Brew Co. is preparing to open its first brick-and-mortar opening in San Marcos, located at 1801 Diamond Street, Suite 101.
This is the latest from Cody Gagnon, a San Diego native who has worked at Karl Strauss Brewing, Mother Earth Brew Co., Pizza Port Brewing, and, most recently, Carlsbad Brewing, according to San Diego Beer News. After years of planning, the North County native is getting ready to open Michi Brew Co. in the former home of Double Peak Brewing, which was put up for sale last year by owner Frank Harton. Michi Brew Co. hopes to open by Spring 2025.
“At Michi Brew Co., our goal is to create a warm and welcoming atmosphere,” Gagnon tells What Now San Diego. Everything we’re building stems from love, passion for tradition, and family values. When guests visit, we want them to feel like they’re part of our ‘ohana. This is more than just a brewery—it’s a place to build connections, feel at home, and enjoy memorable experiences. We’re focused on positively impacting the community and becoming a space that people will want to return to time and time again.”
The concept will share Gagnon’s nickname for his wife, Michiko. It will feature a fun Hawaii-themed tiki atmosphere, including an event space called the “Ohana Room.” Michi Brew Co. will offer a diverse selection of beers, and the ownership team will use customer feedback to refine the menu. For food, the concept will serve Hawaiian-inspired dishes and eventually hopes to expand with breakfast options, coffee, and an outdoor patio.
“Our menu will feature Asian-Hawaiian fusion dishes inspired by recipes passed down through generations,” Gagnon tells What Now San Diego. “We’re also incorporating a unique service experience by pairing a sample of beer with the dishes our guests order. This beer-and-food pairing approach is all about education and celebrating the beautiful tradition of how beer, food, and family are intertwined. That’s the heart and soul of Michi Brew Co.”
