Metro area

Best breweries in Los Angeles, California

Within 13 miles of Los Angeles we track 66 breweries. 1 rates Exceptional and 6 rate Great. Highland Park Brewery in Los Angeles leads the list at 4.62 (Exceptional).

The scale

Exceptional
A short list of extraordinary breweries worth planning a trip around.
Great
Consistently produce world-class beer.
Fine
Make genuinely good beer, if not the pint you will still be talking about next year.
Poor
Not bad beer so much as unremarkable beer.
Limited
Most craft beer drinkers pass these by.

1
Highland Park Brewery
Los Angeles, California, 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.
Rating
4.62Exceptional
Popularity
Widely rated
2
Cerveceria Mundial
Los Angeles, California, 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.
Rating
4.35Great
Popularity
Barely rated
3
Brews Brothers
Burbank, California, 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.
Rating
4.33Great
Popularity
Barely rated
4
Far Field Beer Company
Lawndale, California, United States
Far Field Beer Co. is an award-winning brewery located in The Heart Of The South Bay, Lawndale, California. Focused on a diverse library of beers from hoppy west coasts and hazies, to modern hybrid lagers, to crowd-pleasing seltzers, and everything in between. In 2024, they garnered a Gold Medal at the World Beer Cup for American Red Ale, a Gold Medal at GABF for Herb & Spice Beer, and a Silver Medal at the CA Craft Brewer’s Cup in American-Style India Pale Lager, solidifying their approach to quality craft beer in every style they tackle.
Rating
4.16Great
Popularity
Lightly rated
5
Brown Soul Brewing
South Gate, California, United States
Rating
4.14Great
Popularity
Barely rated
6
Craftsman Brewing Company
Pasadena, California, United States
Established in 1995, our award winning beers have the secret ingredient that makes each of them so special: integrity. We put a lot of it into every step of the brewing process, and it shows. Step on out to your local pub and find out for yourself!
Rating
4.14Great
Popularity
Modestly rated
7
Ogopogo Brewing
San Gabriel, California, United States
Founded in 2018, Ogopogo Brewing is San Gabriel’s first craft brewery. Brewer-Owners Jason De La Torre and Ryan Edell are veterans of the Southern California brewing industry (Mason Aleworks, Saint Archer, Golden Road). They are fond of folklore, mythology, and palindromes. The beers are named for legendary creatures and figures from around the world, with the style of beer and ingredients used often linked through the country of origin. In their first year of operations, they were awarded a silver medal in the Belgian Witbier category at the 2019 Great American Beer Festival for Boeman Belgian White Ale. They received the same medal again in 2020.
Rating
4.14Great
Popularity
Modestly rated
8
Eureka Brewing Company
Gardena, California, United States
Founded in 2020 by a professional brewer with 15 years of experience and his entrepreneur best friend. Eureka Brewery is committed to making a wide variety of creative and flavorful beers using only natural ingredients- it's interesting beer for people who love real beer. As a brewer-owned and operated company, all decisions are made from a brewer's perspective.
Rating
3.94Fine
Popularity
Lightly rated
9
Common Space Brewery
Hawthorne, California, United States
Common Space is an award-winning Los Angeles brewery, taproom, and event space in the heart of Hawthorne, California. We are committed to creating the innovative and inclusive brews that help us all find a Common Space.
Rating
3.92Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
10
All Season Brewing
Los Angeles, California, United States
All Season Brewing produce's decent quality beer and has a decent variety of ones to choose from. They are most well known for "Bullitt West Coast IPA", which is an American IPA and "Cloud Racer", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.
Rating
3.91Fine
Popularity
Lightly rated
11
Audio Graph Beer Co.
Los Angeles, California, United States
Audio Graph Beer Co. is a microbrewery located in downtown LA, near Crypto.com Arena. We are passionate about fusing audio engineering precision with the craft of brewing, creating unique and exceptional beers that stand out from the crowd. Our Bass Clef Barleywine won gold and best in show at the California State Fair, Silver at World Beer Cup, and more. Our Spring Reverb earned bronze at the Great American Beer Fest. Our team is made up of experienced brewers and passionate beer drinkers who use their expertise to create beers that are not only delicious but also have a unique sound that sets them apart. We are committed to using only high-quality ingredients to ensure that every beer we make is of the highest quality.
Rating
3.91Fine
Popularity
Lightly rated
12
Audio Graph Beer Co.
Los Angeles, California, United States
Audio Graph Beer Co. is a microbrewery located in downtown LA, near Crypto.com Arena. We are passionate about fusing audio engineering precision with the craft of brewing, creating unique and exceptional beers that stand out from the crowd. Our Bass Clef Barleywine won gold and best in show at the California State Fair, Silver at World Beer Cup, and more. Our Spring Reverb earned bronze at the Great American Beer Fest. Our team is made up of experienced brewers and passionate beer drinkers who use their expertise to create beers that are not only delicious but also have a unique sound that sets them apart. We are committed to using only high-quality ingredients to ensure that every beer we make is of the highest quality.
Rating
3.91Fine
Popularity
Lightly rated
13
Lawless Brewing Co.
Los Angeles, California, United States
Lawless Brewing Co. produce's good quality beer and are regularly brewing different ones. They are most well known for "Dankershim", which is an American IPA and "Soft Focus", which is an Imperial New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.
Rating
3.90Fine
Popularity
Lightly rated
14
Ikasu Brewing
Los Angeles, California, United States
Ikasu Brewing fuses Japanese tradition with craft beer flair. Enjoy lagers with sushi rice, goma porters, matcha sours, Hazy IPAs, and more. Crafted by brewer Masa, a BJCP Judge and Advanced Cicerone®, our award-winning recipes deliver bold, unique flavors.
Rating
3.90Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
15
Paperback Brewing Co.
Glendale, California, United States
Paperback Brewing Company produce's fine quality beer and are regularly brewing different ones. They are most well known for "Bunny With A Chainsaw", which is an Imperial IPA and "Tucked In By Strangers", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Rating
3.90Fine
Popularity
Well rated
16
Brewyard Beer Company
Glendale, California, United States
Brewyard Beer Company is dedicated to brewing unique and fresh high-quality artisanal beers in Glendale, CA. We take pride in the art of brewing, with the utmost attention to detail, from sourcing the best ingredients to pouring the perfect pint.
Rating
3.88Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
17
Sugar Monkey Brewing
El Segundo, California, United States
Rating
3.88Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
18
Boomtown Brewery
Los Angeles, California, United States
Boomtown Brewery produce's decent quality beer and are constantly experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Limelight IPA", which is an American IPA and "Nosejob", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.
Rating
3.86Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
19
Two Coast Brewing Co.
Gardena, California, United States
We are a team of German expats who have dedicated themselves to bring the the best German beer styles to California as fresh and vibrant and high quality as in a great bar somewhere between Hamburg and Munich. Our beers are crafted exclusively from the highest quality ingredients imported from Bavaria.
Rating
3.86Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
20
Homebound Brew Haus
Los Angeles, California, United States
Rating
3.86Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
21
Native Son
Los Angeles, California, United States
Rating
3.85Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
22
Brewjeria Company
Pico Rivera, California, United States
Rating
3.85Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
23
Tortugo Brewing Company
Inglewood, California, United States
Tortugo Brewing Company produce's fine quality beer and are regularly brewing different ones. They are most well known for "Kicker Rock IPA", which is an American IPA and "Baltra Red", which is an American Red Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Amber Lagers.
Rating
3.85Fine
Popularity
Lightly rated
24
Cervecería Del Pueblo
Pasadena, California, United States
Rating
3.84Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
25
Crowns & Hops
Inglewood, California, United States
Crowns & Hops produce's high quality beer and has a decent variety of ones to choose from. They are most well known for "BPLB", which is a New England IPA and "8 Trill Pils", which is a German Pilsner. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.
Rating
3.83Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
26
Wild Parrot Brewing Company
Pasadena, California, United States
Rating
3.83Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
27
La Bodega Brewing Company
Whittier, California, United States
Rating
3.82Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
28
Los Angeles Ale Works
Hawthorne, California, United States
Los Angeles Ale Works is an independently owned and operated craft brewery out of Hawthorne, CA. We take pride in being able to execute all styles of beer from crisp pilsners to clean IPAs, and into the obscure of Grisettes, Saisons, Sours and burly Barrel Aged Stouts.
Rating
3.81Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
29
Frogtown Brewery
Los Angeles, California, United States
Frogtown Brewery produce's good quality beer and are regularly brewing different ones. They are most well known for "Kinky", which is a Blonde Ale and "Feather It In", which is a Session IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Rating
3.81Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
30
Lincoln Beer Company
Burbank, California, United States
“Our definition of a beer is a perfect balance between Malt and Hops, something that is lost in the era of the modern brewery.” – us In the spring of 2015 the Company moved into an 8,000 SF warehouse and began construction of the first brewery in Burbank, CA. We self-distribute which allows us to give personal, one on one attention and reliability to our customers, which we hold with the highest regard. “Honest brewed beer, honestly.”
Rating
3.81Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
31
Three Weavers Brewing Company
Inglewood, California, United States
Three Weavers Brewing Company produce's fine quality beer and are usually experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Expatriate", which is an American IPA and "Deep Roots", which is an American Red Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Amber Ales.
Rating
3.80Fine
Popularity
Widely rated
32
Replicant
Pasadena, California, United States
Instead of shipping beer from across the country where the cans are subjected to harsh conditions that can degrade the integrity of the product; We flew out-of-state brewers to Pasadena, CA to brew small batch replications of their signature beers for you to try as fresh as possible.
Rating
3.80Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
33
Arsenal Urban Ales
Pasadena, California, United States
Arsenal Urban Ales produce's decent quality beer and has a decent variety of ones to choose from. They are most well known for "U'll Make Sum1rly Happy", which is an American Stout and "UR 2 GOOD 4 ME", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing Dark Beers and IPAs.
Rating
3.79Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
34
Party Beer Co.
Los Angeles, California, United States
Party Beer Co. produce's fine quality beer and has a decent variety of ones to choose from. They are most well known for "LAFC Hazy IPA", which is a New England IPA and "LAFC IPA", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.
Rating
3.79Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
35
Tirebiter Brewery
Los Angeles, California, United States
Rating
3.79Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
36
Whittier Brewing Co.
Whittier, California, United States
Rating
3.77Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
37
Simmzy’s
Burbank, California, United States
Simmzy's produce's fine quality beer and are regularly brewing different ones. They are most well known for "Tips Up IPA", which is an American IPA and "Tide Pool Pale Ale", which is an American Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Rating
3.74Fine
Popularity
Lightly rated
38
Solarc Brewing
Vernon, California, United States
Solarc Brewing produce's fine quality beer and has a decent variety of ones to choose from. They are most well known for "Shower Beer", which is a Blonde Ale and "Dunes", which is a Gruit / Ancient Herbed Ale. Their primary focus is brewing Specialty Beers and Pale Ales.
Rating
3.74Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
39
Benny Boy Brewing & Cider House
Los Angeles, California, United States
Ben Farber and Chelsey Rosetter founded Benny Boy Brewing with a mission to create an outdoor drinking experience with a strong sense of community, uniting craft beer, cider, and wine lovers in one, fun urban backyard. Ben and Chelsey poured more than five years of extensive research and preparation into this project, learning from the industry’s best all over the U.S., Belgium, U.K., and France. Layered with Ben’s 10+ years spent honing his craft as a brewer (including an apprenticeship at Brouwerij De Ranke in Belgium) and Chelsey’s first-hand industry experience at LA breweries (most recently at Firestone Walker and Los Angeles Ale Works), the husband-wife duo solidified the Benny Boy concept, backed with the knowledge to execute it. Benny Boy Brewing is the culmination of Ben and Chelsey’s combined passions for fermentation, intrepid travels, business, and the camaraderie that comes from a team dedicated to hard work, precision, and drinking holidays. Ben and Chelsey proudly call Los Angeles home and are committed to producing classic, European-inspired beers in addition to rekindling America’s love affair with the nation’s historic drink of choice: hard cider.
Rating
3.73Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
40
Ohana Brewing Company
Alhambra, California, United States
Ohana Brewing Company is an artisanal brewery located near downtown Los Angeles. Brewery operations commenced 08/08/12 after several years of planning, licensing and construction. Our seven barrel brew house was previously owned by Craftsman Brewing Company of Pasadena.
Rating
3.56Poor
Popularity
Modestly rated