Grab a Cold one With Your Friends at These Local Hot Spots
Written By: Gabriela Mungarro and Leah Hoffhines Best Breweries in LA
Photographed By: Joe Nardello, Matthew Misisco, Ryan Hensley Best Breweries in LA
Over the years, Los Angeles has captivated the attention of the masses for its great food, diverse culture and, until recently, its amazing craft beer! No need to drive yourself crazy looking for LA’s best breweries, because we’ve got you covered. So grab a cold one and cheers to that!
What’s In a Name?
Drink This: Pop Fuji
The authentic production methods used for this unfiltered pilsner deliver well-rounded hoppy and fruity notes that are refreshing and crisp. It’s complex and robust flavor can be credited to the 100 percent Mecca Grade Pelton Malt.
Brouwerij West
110 E 22nd St
San Pedro, CA 90731
310.833.9330
Hop, Skip and a Jump
Drink This: Ten Ton Hammer
Native Knowledge: Aside from their awesome beer selection, this brewery’s mouthwatering dinner options will have you thinking it’s an upscale restaurant. Word to the wise; they also have a brunch menu! You’re welcome!
HopSaint Brewing Company
5160 W 190th St
Torrance, CA 90503
310.214.4677
Smooth Brew
Drink This: Nitro Hyperion Vanilla Stout
Native Knowledge: If you can’t venture to El Segundo, you can find their beers at the Venice Ale House, packed with boho beach vibes and a great reverse happy hour, everyday from 8-10 p.m. Wings or a quesadilla, anyone?
El Segundo Brewing Company
140 Main St
El Segundo, CA 90245
310.529.3882
Angelic Brews
Drink This: Angel City LAger
A beer for every occasion is the LAger, complete with well balanced hints of honey and grapefruit. The variation of flavors translate body and depth throughout the lager without compromising its lightness and crispness.
Angel City Brewery
216 Alameda St
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213.622.1261
Three’s Company
Drink This: Deep Roots
Native Knowledge: An ice-cold brewski will taste even better with the company of your furry friend! Bring your pup and your favorite board game.
Three Weavers Brewing Company
1031 W Manchester Blvd, Ste A-B
Inglewood, CA 90301
310.400.5830
Beer With Me…
Drink This: Tiki Hut IPA
Packed with Citra and Mosaic aromas, the Tiki Hut IPA features an epic hop taste focused on a heavy specialty malt, adding a nice twist to the typical West Coast IPA. The vibrant tropical flavors will awaken your taste buds and have you thinking you’re on a beautiful island on a summer day.
King Harbor Brewing Company
2907 182nd St
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
310.542.8657
Yeehaw!
Drink This: California Cowboy
Los Angeles Ale Works
12918 Cerise Ave
Hawthorne, CA 90250
424.456.4191
Wish You Were Beer
Drink This: Endless Kisses Saison
Native Knowledge: Looking to change up your day? Check Scholb’s Facebook page for awesome events!
Scholb Premium Ales
2964 Columbia St
Torrance, CA 90503
424.350.7303
What’s Your Flavor?
Drink This: Submission Belgian Golden Strong
Brewed with classic Belgian ingredients, star jasmine flower and carrot blossom honey, a single sip of this original ale will allow you to taste the deep rooted inspiration modeled after early brewing methods—before hops were the main spice. With rich notes of cedar and blended aromas from Belgian yeast and jasmine, the Submission Belgian Golden Strong becomes a captivating blend of tastes and aromas that are light and carry with it a dry, clean flavor.
Boomtown Brewery
700 Jackson St
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213.617.8497
In the Eyes of the Beer Holder
Drink This: Dream Within a Dream
Monkish Brewery
20311 S Western Ave
Torrance, CA 90501
310.295.2157
Double Trouble
Drink This: White Sand IIPA
Native Knowledge: Although the brewery doesn’t serve food, guests are welcome to bring their own bites. FYI, this place is known to host crowded peak hours.
Strand Brewing Company
2201 Dominguez St
Torrance, CA 90501
310.517.0900
California Love
Drink This: CalifornIPA
As the Dudes’ say, the CalifornIPA is “distinct and diverse just like the Golden State.” This IPA created a name for itself for its assortment of West Coast malts and California yeast mixed together to produce perfection in a can. Made by Californians for Californians, this IPA is dedicated to all the dudes and dudettes who enjoy a cold one.
The Dudes’ Brewing Co.
1840 W 280th St
Torrance, CA 90501
424.271.2915
Fan Favorite
Drink This: Pineapple Sculpin
Native Knowledge: Their upstairs, indoor and outdoor seating serves a vast menu with everything from a carnitas quesadilla to fried Brussels sprouts and nachos. Did we mention the epic views of the marina?
Ballast Point
110 N Marina Dr
Long Beach, CA 90803
562.296.4470
Java+Beer=Greatness
Drink This: Coffee Porter
Is it coffee? Is it beer? Why not both! The Coffee Porter treats all coffee-beer-loving devotees to the flavor of rich chocolate-covered espresso beans, carefully added to savory beer. By pairing up with local coffee roasters, Smog City created a truly refined brew.
Smog City Brewing Company
1901 Del Amo Blvd, Ste B
Torrance, CA 90501
310.320.7664
Wickedly Tasty
Drink This: The Devil to Pay
Phantom Carriage Brewery
18525 S Main St
Gardena, CA 90248
310.538.5834
Here for the Beer
Drink This: Amalgamator
This West Coast-style IPA features a blend of light aromas that make it a bright standout in their lineup of brews. The use of Mosaic hops provides for a unique aroma, and sippers will catch notes of passion fruit, blueberry, dank resin and citrus.
Beachwood BBQ
210 E 3rd St
Long Beach, CA 90802
562.436.4020
I Fear No Beer
Drink This: Bier Beer
Mumford Brewing
416 Boyd St
Los Angeles, CA 90013