Twisted Horn Mead and Cider — Restaurant in Vista

Just had Freyja's Obsession (1), Toby's Tale mead (7) mead, Wyld Fest (12) cider, and Pure Pear (15) cider, and my preferred one is the 12 Wyld Fest with lingonberry flavor, and then Toby's Tale with cherry flavor. Although Wyld Fest is a bit sweeter than others, the flavoring was excellent and I could taste both apple and lingonberry. Freyja's Obsession was a bit too complicated, I could not make of what the real taste behind it supposed to be. Although there is a vanilla flavor that I can totally taste, I actually had a hard time trying to get that orange or strawberry in my senses. Toby's Tale was actually interesting because this is what I remember as the mead I had in Scandinavian countries about 30 years ago when I was traveling there. There is a trail of honey flavor remnant lingering in the mouth. But the interesting part about this particular drink is that there is a bit of bitterness as an aftertaste. I would probably take Toby's Tale as the mead that I would order considering that this is a mead and cider bar. For cider, Wyld Fest hit the spot for me because I could actually taste the apple and lingonberry. This was an excellent dessert drink for sure. I don't know if I would get the Pure Pear next time although it was claimed to have won the gold medal at SDIBC(?). Perhaps, I am not the best reviewer to rely on for alcoholic drinks, but personally, I didn't find Pure Pear interesting. It was just alcohol that I could actually taste and...

Twisted Horn is a hidden gem located off the beaten path in Vista with a relaxed, woodsy vibe. So many SD breweries fall into the loud-music-warehouse trap, but this place breaks out of that mold and forges the path to Viking greatness! Everything about it, from the decor to the lighting and music, makes you feel as though you’ve walked into the cozy hall of your viking grandfather. Regardless of whether or not you love the ambiance, the drinks are truly a cut above. Every cider or mead we have tried has been absolutely above our expectations—the flavors are complex, rich, and original, without being overly sweet. Furthermore, every drink tastes good (if not better) as it warms, which is a true testament to its quality. Everyone here feels welcomed and like a friend as soon as they walk in the door, (check out the boardgames!) and the employees are super knowledgeable, helpful, and pleasant (especially Erik—his kindness and in-depth knowledge about the brews is especially helpful if you can’t decide). We love this place SO much we were a bit conflicted about reviewing it because we didn’t want it to get too crowded. PS—try Ostgard...

Been coming here for almost a year now. Had my bachelor party here in early December 2021, and have been coming back every couple months since! If it wasnt for the long drive it would be even more frequent, but it's TOTALLY worth it. They release new meads/ciders/perrys every couple months or so and cycle through flavors so each visit there will be some faves from the last visit, and new stuff to fall in love with. All in all, I've probably tried around maybe 30 different flavor creations, and theres a flavor for everyone. I even brought my brother in law and my buddy brought his fiancee, neither of whom like alcohol normally, and they found meads/ciders they enjoyed. The atmosphere is super fun and chill, occasionally hosting live music and food businesses or food trucks, and is an awesome place to just hang out and spend an afternoon/evening sipping delicious creations of the resident mead mage and cider sage! Most recent visit (10/22/22) I LOVED their new Bag of Holding mead and the Karneval mead nitro! Im just sad it's not available to take home in growlers or I would have brought home...