When news broke in 2018 that the Jonker family – behind local favorite pizza chain Toppers Pizza – was opening a brewery in a former auto shop, it was anyone’s guess how it would turn out. They also recently opened up a new location in the Sunset Beach neighborhood of Huntington beach complete with rooftop deck ocean views, a drive-thru beer pickup station, and all the awesome Green Cheek beer that we know and love. They’ve got a small taproom in Orange, and their Costa Mesa location also has a fantastic astroturfed patio, and a burger menu to soak up all that beer. They bring a similar balance to all of their beers, and are increasingly branching out with other new techniques, including foeder-aging and mixed-drink style beers – like, for example, a 12% ABV gin and tonic style seltzer. Green Cheek’s hazies stand out because they’ve mastered the balancing act of bright juiciness with layered depth and complexity. They consistently have somewhere around five different NEIPAs on draft. If you’re a fan of New England style IPAs, there might be no better place in Southern California for you than Green Cheek Beer Co. These are the 25 best places to drink beer in Los Angeles, Ventura, and Orange County.Ģ957 Randolph Av unit B | Costa Mesa More Info So without further ado, it’s time to begin your Southern California craft beer journey. But when we’re talking about the best, we have to make some tough decisions. There are way, way more spots worth your time than just these 25. Which is all to say – narrowing this list down wasn’t easy. Once everyone got past the jokes about gluten, the world discovered LA and the surrounding counties have some pretty damn good beer. Or maybe you’ve been drinking beer in Southern California since before anyone had ever said the words “hazy IPA” or “pastry stout” – that doesn’t mean you don’t still have some things you can learn.Īlthough Southern California’s craft beer culture really got off the ground in the 2010s – a decade or so later than other beer hubs in the U.S. Or, maybe it’s your first time drinking beer in Southern California. *The California Welcome Center is located in Del Amo Fashion Center on the Main Level between Express & Uni Qlo.It’s your first time visiting Southern California. NO beer run is complete without a cool pair of shades! Show your passport, and get a free pair of orange Discover Torrance sunglasses that also double as a bottle opener – we’ll even throw in a free Beer Map! Get acquainted with the South Bay’s best craft beer scene!Īlso, stop by the California Welcome Center* during the week of the Beer Run. The full list of Torrance Beer Run breweries includes: location) or HopSaint Brewing Company, while supplies last. Completed passports can be redeemed for your Beer Run T-shirt at Smog City Brewing Co. The Torrance Beer Run is a fun way to explore all the great independent craft breweries Torrance has to offer! Pick up a passport at any of the participating breweries starting Saturday, June 18th. The Beer Run is a self-paced tour of 12 breweries around the City of Torrance (no actual running required!), collect a stamp in your Beer Run passport from each stop and turn in your completed passport for a Limited Edition 2022 Torrance Beer Run T-shirt. Running from June 18th – June 26th, Discover Torrance is proud to present the 2022 Torrance Beer Run in conjunction with L.A. Double-check your laces and grab your passport, the Torrance Beer Run is BACK!
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