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Best Breweries in California, USA
1. Private Press Brewing
Santa Cruz, United States
Private Press is a barrel-aged brewery focused exclusively on composing Imperial Stouts and Barleywines. Private Press Brewing is owned and operated by Brad Clark, who brings over a decade of professional brewing experience specializing in crafting malt forward beer styles and barrel aging. Private Press is a dedicated pursuit to craft the beers Clark loves and admires, without compromise.
2. everywhere
Orange, United States
everywhere produce's exceptional beer and is ranked #2 in California. They are most well known for "exercising demons", which is an Imperial New England IPA and "walking backwards", which is a New Zealand Pilsner. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.
3. Horus Aged Ales
Oceanside, United States
Horus Aged Ales is a 100% barrel aged brewery located in Oceanside, California. We believe in pushing the boundaries on how much beer can evolve through resting in oak by using a variety of different wine and spirit barrels, adding exotic fruits, and fermenting spontaneously. The complexity of the beer portrays our passion for experimentation and patience required to produce such a unique beverage. Horus has been a decade-long dream that is finally coming true and we look forward to introducing our exclusive beer to the fine people of San Diego County.
4. Sante Adairius Rustic Ales
Capitola, United States
Sante Adairius Rustic Ales is a small, but daring, brewery located in the coastal city of Capitola, CA, just south of Santa Cruz. Sante Adairius is a brewery founded on respect for quality and authenticity. We focus our attention on producing well-constructed beers with an eye towards simplicity and character. SARA takes liberty in emulating those memorable beers, their brewers, and the experiences they foster, never forgetting those giants on whose shoulders we stand. Our approach to beer making is one of whimsy, highly inspired by the Belgian tradition, but also in harmony with brewers all over the world who push against boundaries of style with a nudge, not a shove. Often our beers are barrel-aged, usually in wine barrels, with various yeast and bacteria. As often as not though, Sante Adairius brews beers more approachable and traditional in nature, yet no less flavorful or distinctive. Owned and operated by Adair Paterno, Sante Adairius Rustic Ales is an attempt to bring people together over great beer. SARA is an expression of our many years of beer geekery, the rabbit hole of tasting every beer we could get our hands on, and trusting we could contribute to the canon of those beers of the highest esteem. We believe great beer comes first. We stay true to our brewing roots. We take seriously the fact that we are brewing for you, and for ourselves. We appreciate your interest in our efforts. Sante!
5. Monkish Brewing Co.
Torrance, United States
Monkish Brewing Co. produce's world class beer and is ranked #3 in California. They are most well known for "Foggier Window", which is an Imperial New England IPA and "Foggy Window", which is an Imperial New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Belgian Ales.
6. Highland Park Brewery
Los Angeles, United States
Founded in 2014, Highland Park Brewery is pumped to provide the freshest lagers and hoppiest beer to Los Angeles. In addition to seeking out quality and innovation in brewing, HPB is on a mission to contribute to the quality of life and betterment of our community through social and environmental stewardship. For more information, & to stay up to date with Highland Park Brewery, visit HPB.LA or follow us on Instagram, @highlandparkbrewery.
7. Electric Brewing Co.
Murrieta, United States
Electric Brewing Co. produce's flawless beer and is ranked #7 in California. They are most well known for "Chapters of Repugnance", which is a New England IPA and "Self Destructive Destiny", which is a Triple New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Others.
8. Wondrous Brewing Company
Emeryville, United States
Wondrous Brewing Company produce's high quality beer and is ranked #40 in California. They are most well known for "Wondrous Hell Lagerbier", which is a Helles Lager and "Creek Park", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.
9. North Park Beer Company
San Diego, United States
2022 GABF Brewery of the Year (2001-5000BBLS)!! We are a community-focused Brewery & Taproom in San Diego, California! We love beer and have tons of fun making all types of IPAs, new school and traditional lagers, barrel-aged stouts, funky fruited sours, and everything in between.
10. Russian River Brewing Company
Santa Rosa, United States
Russian River Brewing Company was founded by Korbel Champagne Cellars in Guerneville, CA, in 1997. Vinnie was hired as the brewery’s brewmaster and initially sole employee. For the next 6 years, Vinnie continued to set the bar high for super hoppy and Belgian-inspired beers. Pliny the Elder, first brewed at the Korbel location in 1999, was one of the first commercially brewed Double or Imperial IPA’s in America and won numerous awards over the years. It is still our most popular beer more than 20 years later. in 2003, Korbel decided to get out of the beer business and transferred the rights to the Russian River Brewing Company name, all beer names, and the recipes to Vinnie and his wife, Natalie. They wrote a business plan, found 2 managing partners, and convinced 30 friends and family to invest in their new brewpub venture. In April 2004, they opened the doors to the next chapter of Russian River Brewing under their ownership.
11. Bottle Logic Brewing
Anaheim, United States
While California has no shortage of quality craft beer, we feel that Bottle Logic is something special. Our commitment to excellence combined with a willingness to break and rewrite the rules makes us different. We aren't experimenting randomly; each experimental beer provides new insight on flavor combinations and techniques that are as of yet unexplored.
12. Slice Beer Company
Lincoln, United States
We are a small brewery and taproom focused on creating a culture of beer lovers who crave fresh, heavily rotated beers on tap. Our initial focus is on hoppy, west coast and hazy IPA’s but we live for the excitement of making something new. Being small isn’t a disadvantage, it’s our purpose. We are dedicated to brewing high quality beers for everyone to enjoy. Come join us at our taproom. Be a part of our culture of fresh.
13. Cellarmaker Brewing Company
San Francisco, United States
We are an Oakland brewery producing our beers in small batches one beer at a time. It is our goal to keep your taste buds intrigued by constantly producing different flavors. To us, making the same 3-4 beers all the time would be boring. We hope you feel the same way. Our limited output and choice to abandon the common concept of a set production schedule will allow us to constantly experiment with different hops, barrels, and yeasts.
14. Green Cheek Beer Company
Orange, United States
Green Cheek Beer Company produce's world class beer and is ranked #18 in California. They are most well known for "Swim Test", which is a Triple New England IPA and "Radiant Beauty", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
15. Homage Brewing
Pomona, United States
Homage Brewing is inspired by the many breweries, musicians, and artists who push forward by taking risks and experimentation to help keep our world innovative. Beer is our passion. It serves as our blank canvas, allowing us to express our creativity one beer at a time. Our hand crafted ales are an homage and direct representation of our contribution to the on going pursuit of creating meaningful art that defines a generation. We will continue to evolve in our ambitions by brewing some of our favorite ales making it our duty to create a consistent and quality product.
16. There Does Not Exist
San Luis Obispo, United States
There Does Not Exist produce's exceptional beer and is ranked #15 in California. They are most well known for "Psychic Advisor", which is an Imperial IPA and "Sowing the Sun", which is a Kölsch. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
17. Pure Project Brewing
San Diego, United States
At Pure Project, we believe every beer should tell a story; just like a world class meal, a perfect cup of coffee or a timeless wine, and we aim to bring that same level of passion, creativity and artistry to the ever evolving craft beer community. We look forward to sharing our art with that movement by focusing on quality & experience to give context to the beer in your glass. We blend distinctively Southern California style with unique flavors & ingredients. It is a big world out there and we are committed to sourcing quality from across the globe to right down the street. We hope to see you soon.
18. Moksa Brewing Co
Rocklin, United States
A small independently owned brewery located in Rocklin, California, 25 minutes from Sacramento. The brewery contains a sizable tasting room. All beers are gluten reduced. Check Facebook, Instagram, or our mobile app for updates on beer releases and taproom happenings.
19. Shred Beer Company
Rocklin, United States
2023 GABF Brewery of the Year! Shred Beer Company is a small craft brewery located in Rocklin, CA. We specialize in highly aromatic and flavorful hoppy offerings, bright lagers, and eclectic styles.
20. Moonraker Brewing Company
Auburn, United States
Moonraker Brewing Company produce's world class beer and is ranked #18 in California. They are most well known for "YOJO", which is a New England IPA and "Electric Lettuce", which is an Imperial New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
21. Casa Agria Specialty Ales
Oxnard, United States
Casa Agria Specialty Ales is a small brewery focusing on mixed fermentation farmhouse style ales and barrel aged wild ales in Ventura County, California. Like much of California, Ventura County agriculture and farming has played a vital role in the development of the communities here throughout time. The mild climate and rich soil allows for several harvests throughout the year making it one of the most valuable resources here. For these reasons the farmhouse style is a perfect style to refresh during a warm dry winter and a mild summer day alike from one harvest to the next. Further influence is found in the food ingredients and diverse cultural traditions of the people who shaped the California of today.
22. Radiant Beer Co.
Anaheim, United States
2021 GABF SMALL BREWERY OF THE YEAR! 2022 ALPHA KING CHALLENGE CHAMPION! Get our beer on your doorstep with CA shipping via our website. Established in 2020, Radiant Beer Co. is a new, bright idea that has been years in the making. We intend to celebrate a love of the incredible, to build an experience worthy of an impassioned audience, and to lead a culture focused on openness and connection. Radiant Beer Co. is owned and operated by an amalgamation of craft beer lovers and industry veterans, with decades of combined experience. Having launched brands and driven growth together while working at leading California craft breweries, we are dedicated to creating high quality products and experiences worthy of following.
23. Burgeon Beer Company
Carlsbad, United States
Burgeon Beer Company produce's flawless beer and is ranked #21 in California. They are most well known for "Treevana", which is an American IPA and "Juice Press", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
24. Cellador Ales
Los Angeles, United States
Cellador Ales is a 100% oak-barrel fermented mixed-culture brewery/blendery focusing on the creation of sour and wild Beers in LA. #CelladorAles www.CelladorAles.com
25. Alvarado Street Brewery
Monterey, United States
10 barrel brewery restaurant and beer garden located in Old Town Monterey, focusing on bright, aromatic hop-forward beers, and a variety of traditional and experimental ales & lagers. Alvarado Street Brewery Production Facility & Tasting Room in Salinas.
26. Humble Sea Brewing Co.
Santa Cruz, United States
A coastal brewery making beer in the kook capital of the world — Santa Cruz, California. We make soft, hoppy flavorful beers, mixed culture barrel aged beers, bold imperial stouts, and lagers crafted closely to tradition. The latest can and bottle relase details can be found at @humblesea on our Instagram.
27. The Bruery
Placentia, United States
We are a boutique craft brewery located in Orange County, California specializing in experimental and barrel aged beer. Our name is a fusion of 'brewery' with our family name, Rue. Our calling is to create beers with character and depth using the simplest and purest of means. We strive to use unconventional ingredients, and we will proudly state what we put in our beers.
28. AleSmith Brewing Company
San Diego, United States
Founded in 1995, AleSmith Brewing Company is a San Diego based artisanal craft brewery that specializes in handcrafted ales inspired by the European classics. Deeply rooted in the amateur and craft brewing communities, AleSmith ales continue to garner both national and international recognition.
29. Flatland Brewing Company
Elk Grove, United States
Flatland Brewing Company produce's world class beer and is ranked #28 in California. They are most well known for "Year 8 - Black: BA Imperial Stout", which is an Imperial Pastry Stout and "Beachfront Avenue", which is a Fruited Sour. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.
30. Urban Roots Brewing & Smokehouse
Sacramento, United States
Urban Roots is an independent craft brewery and smokehouse located in Sacramento, CA. We’re here for YOU — whether you’ve traveled two blocks or two hundred miles. We opened our doors in 2018 and set out to create a space that embodies the things which inspire us the most: extraordinary people, beer and food. Come kick it with your family, your community, your friends or make some new ones. Throw back a few beers, break some bread, and have a good time with us. Because good times are what we’re all about.
31. Riip beer company
Huntington Beach, United States
Riip Beer Company is one of Orange County's First Nano Breweries. Our claim to fame is our 1931 Helms Bakery Delivery Coach that got us our name when we decided to be the first brewery to deliver growlers of our West Coast Style Beer's to Huntington Beach resident's homes. Our Tap Room located on Pacific Coast Highway in Sunset Beach a historic sub-district of Huntington Beach is also a Home Brew Supplies Shoppe.
32. Barebottle Brewing Company
San Francisco, United States
Our philosophy and process are pretty simple: 1) Use the things that inspire us every day from the SF/Bay Area as the foundation for each new beer we make. 2) Inspire our merry band of super-talented brewing comrades (which includes our head brewer, the founders, and some of the bay area’s best homebrewers) to create new beers. 3) Just like in regular competitions, we pilot-brew a select group of the best finalist beers and ask visitors to the brewery to cast their vote for their favorite beer. May the best beer always win. We believe that this approach will lead to some incredible beers, and we hope you are eager to help us try some of them.
33. New Glory Craft Brewery
Sacramento, United States
New Glory Craft Brewery produce's world class beer and is ranked #31 in California. They are most well known for "Gummy Worms", which is a New England Pale Ale and "Ubahdank", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
34. Local Craft Beer (LCB)
Tehachapi, United States
Distributed in many states and countries around the world, we are most known for our IPAs, Hoppy Lagers, and heavily Fruited Sours. With 3 locations to serve you. Brewery/Tap Room Tehachapi, Ca Brewpub/Bowling Alley Lancaster, Ca Tap Room/Lounge Mojave, Ca
35. Dionysus Brewing Company
Bakersfield, United States
Dionysus Brewing Company produce's flawless beer and is ranked #34 in California. They are most well known for "Super Funkadelic", which is a Traditional Gose and "Hazy Mazzy", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.
36. Narrative Fermentations
San Jose, United States
Narrative Fermentations produce's high quality beer and are constantly experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Chaos & Caffeine", which is an Imperial Coffee Porter and "Cheat Codes", which is an Imperial IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
37. Hanabi Lager Company
Napa, United States
Hanabi Lager is exploring and developing what we are calling grain-forward lager. We see this as distinct from hop-forward beers that showcase the flavors of hop flowers, or malt-forward beers whose flavors are largely derived from the malting process rather than from the grains themselves. We use lager brewing as a methodology to explore the delicious range of flavors that grains can bring to beer, from our workshop brewery in Napa, California. We design our processes to allow the flavors of the grains to shine, and the results are beers that are simultaneously refreshing and flavorful, distinguished by their elegance and complexity. For more information: www.HanabiLager.com. Cheers!
38. Around The Horn Brewing Company
Groveland, United States
Located just 25 miles from Yosemite National Park, Around The Horn Brewing Company was born out of our passion for craft beer and the beautiful nature of the Sierras. After spending years traveling to breweries across California, we decided to create our own space outside of Yosemite where groups of friends and families can enjoy a cold beer and a good time together. We're all about elevating your Yosemite experience with our rotating selection of craft beer brewed on site (we've got a style for everyone!) and sharable snacks and sandwiches. We are excited to welcome you to Around The Horn Brewing Company! Born in Yosemite. Brewed in Gold Country.
39. Ronin Fermentation Project
Graeagle, United States
Ronin Fermentation Project produce's high quality beer and is ranked #37 in California. They are most well known for "Alpenglow", which is a German Pilsner and "Fairly Extinct", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.
40. McIlhenney Brewing Company
Alpine, United States
Welcome to Mcilhenney Brewing, a family-owned and -operated craft brewery proudly located in Alpine, California, just 30 miles east of downtown San Diego. Founded in 2021 by Shawn, Jamie, Pat, and Val Mcilhenney, we brew all of our beer onsite and offer styles to please every taste. Enjoy them in the homey atmosphere of our tasting room and outdoor patio or grab a growler to go. Either way, we’re sure you’ll be back to visit us again soon!
41. The Rare Barrel
Berkeley, United States
The Rare Barrel produce's high quality beer and is ranked #38 in California. They are most well known for "Ensorcelled", which is a Wild Ale - American and "Home, Sour Home (Batch 2)", which is a Wild Ale - American. Their primary focus is brewing Wild Ales and Sours.
42. Brews Brothers
Burbank, United States
Brews Brothers produce's high quality beer and is ranked #39 in California. They are most well known for "Kingpin IPA", which is an American IPA and "White Girl Wasted", which is a Pumpkin / Yam Beer. Their primary focus is brewing Dark Beers and IPAs.
43. FiftyFifty Brewing Co.
Truckee, United States
Founded in 2007 in Truckee, California, FiftyFifty Brewing Co. makes world class beer for anyone living their big life. FiftyFifty is an authentic mountain town brewery and pub that pushes the boundaries to create award-winning beers. We continue to surprise experts, aficionados and ourselves with innovative new offerings for our global and local customers. At FiftyFifty we believe everyone deserves a beer to celebrate their version of a big life.
44. GOAL. Brewing
San Diego, United States
GOAL. Brewing produce's high quality beer and is ranked #41 in California. They are most well known for "Ube Haze", which is a New England IPA and "Buko S'mores", which is an Imperial Pastry Stout. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Dark Beers.
45. Humdinger Brewing
Arroyo Grande, United States
Great beer and food in the village of Arroyo Grande. Independently owned by two passionate brewers who strive to bring the best beer to this community. While working on a relatively small 5 BBL brewhouse with 4 fermentation vessels we churn out just enough beer to share with our town. The brewpub has a full kitchen with a staff that is as passionate about food as we are about beer. Plenty of choices for all appetites guaranteed to fill that void in your belly!
46. Seek Beer Co.
San Diego, United States
Seek Beer Co. produce's high quality beer and is ranked #44 in California. They are most well known for "Fortune Pilsner", which is a German Pilsner and "Infinite Scroll", which is an Imperial New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.
47. Cerveceria Mundial
Los Angeles, United States
Cerveceria Mundial produce's high quality beer and is ranked #46 in California. They are most well known for "Haze Twins", which is an Imperial IPA and "Nuestra Ciudad", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
48. Tenma Beer Project
Oakland, United States
Tenma Beer Project produce's high quality beer and are regularly brewing different ones. They are most well known for "Pulsewidth Modulation", which is an American IPA and "Prismatic Daydream", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.
49. Common Corners Brewing
Walnut, United States
Common Corners Brewing produce's high quality beer and is ranked #45 in California. They are most well known for "Lolo's", which is a Farmhouse Ale and "Mochi IPA", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.
50. COLD Coast Brewing Company
Lompoc, United States
Lompoc's local gathering hall. Come in and enjoy our relaxed environment for a pint of our small batch craft beer brewed here on site in our 3BBL system. Our family-friendly tasting room hosts board games, trivia, a few TVs with the days sporting events, live music, Jenga tournaments, and more... Check our social media to see which local food truck is here.