BNS Brewing & Distilling Co. in Santee is a combined craft brewery and small-batch distillery on Wheatlands Avenue, producing beer, gin, moonshine, vodka, and whiskey under California permits CA-S-20028 and CA-W-25376. The taproom pours flagship beers including the Gunfighter, Lawmaker, Flintlock Pale Ale, and Ma Deuce alongside rotating seasonal releases, several of which have earned Great American Beer Festival medals. A dedicated dance hall hosts line-dancing instruction multiple nights per week, with additional programming including trivia, cornhole leagues with East County Baggers, live wrestling events, and cigar pairings. The on-site BBQ kitchen produces slow-cooked meats and specialty sandwiches that pair with the tap and cocktail menu, eliminating the need for outside food orders. The Wheatlands Avenue facility sits in Santee's eastern industrial corridor, where craft beverage producers share the zone with neighboring businesses including Lakes Market & Deli on Carlton Hills Boulevard. Weekend programming overlaps with recreation at West Hills Park Pavilion on Mast Boulevard, where families move between park activities and the brewery's outdoor seating. The tasting room accommodates private bookings with indoor and outdoor seating, pool table, darts, pinball, and a San Diego County Environmental Health score of 100.