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Best breweries in Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura, California

Within 13 miles of Oxnard-Thousand Oaks-Ventura we track 11 breweries. 1 rates Exceptional and 1 rates Great. Casa Agria Specialty Ales in Oxnard leads the list at 4.57 (Exceptional).

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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
Casa Agria Specialty Ales
Oxnard, California, 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.
Rating
4.57Exceptional
Popularity
Well rated
2
MadeWest Brewing Company
Ventura, California, United States
Inspired by a spirit of adventure, creative thinking and a healthy respect for the great outdoors — MadeWest is fueled by a passion for good beer and committed to creating experiences that are rooted in community.
Rating
4.13Great
Popularity
Well rated
3
Institution Ale Company
Camarillo, California, United States
Institution Ale Company produce's high quality beer and always has a new beer for you to try. They are most well known for "Institution IPA", which is an American IPA and "White Walls", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Rating
3.94Fine
Popularity
Well rated
4
Topa Topa Brewing Co.
Ventura, California, United States
We believe in the power of good vibes and great beers. We believe in thinking big, and staying small. We think vans are better for camping than commuting. We believe these boots were made for hiking, not just walking. When the waves are epic, we think sharing them with a friend makes them even better. We believe in tasting life to its fullest, one sip at a time.
Rating
3.93Fine
Popularity
Well rated
5
Seaward Brewing
Ventura, California, United States
Opened January of 2019. We brew on a brand new 10bbl oil heated brewhouse. We have 14 rotating taps and offer pints, half pints, & flights. Outside food is welcome. See website for food truck & event schedule. Children and dogs are welcome.
Rating
3.88Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
6
Bright Spark Brewing
Ventura, California, United States
Rating
3.85Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
7
Ventura Coast Brewing Company
Ventura, California, United States
Deeply rooted in Ventura, we are dedicated to the pursuit of the highest quality beer, and believe that it is best enjoyed with friends. We want to partner with and inspire our community to come together and raise a glass to our beautiful town.
Rating
3.81Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
8
Poseidon Brewing Company
Ventura, California, United States
Beer. It’s What We Do. You tend to do what you love in life. Or at least that’s been a motto that Brian Oliver, Poseidon’s co-proprietor and head brewer, has made a point to live by. As far back as 2007, when he was stationed in Iraq, he discovered craft beer—and that he loved it. So in his downtime, he researched homebrewing…and got the craving to pursue it himself. From Launch to Legit No surprise, making a batch didn’t seem too difficult for this Navy-trained underwater construction diver. Right after returning to Ventura County, California, Brian took up the hobby with his wife, Vinita, who also appreciated high-quality beers. Together, the couple sampled their brews with friends and neighbors, noticing the compliments, good times, and strong sense of community their hobby fostered. It inspired them so much that Brian, now nearing the end of his 23-year Navy career and feeling confident in his craft, took a leap and launched Poseidon Brewing Co., with Vinita’s support. Bona fide Beer—and a Buildin’ Brewery immersion courses. Tons of planning and paperwork. Navigating challenges. Building a brand. Renovating the perfect location. The tasks seemed endless. But in just six months, they made it happen, opening the brewery doors to a long line of thirsty beer lovers in summer 2014. Shortly after, the 500-square-foot brewery started pouring at local events and appeared on tap at restaurants and bars across Ventura County.
Rating
3.79Fine
Popularity
Modestly rated
9
Leashless Brewing
Ventura, California, United States
Leashless Brewing produce's unproven beer and has a limited variety of different ones to choose from. They are most well known for "May Grey Hazy", which is a New England IPA and "Foamball", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Belgian Ales.
Rating
3.74Fine
Popularity
Barely rated
10
Flat Fish Brewing Company
Camarillo, California, United States
Flat Fish Brewing Company produce's unproven beer and has a limited variety of different ones to choose from. They are most well known for "Long Drift", which is an American IPA and "Pelican Bay", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Rating
3.44Poor
Popularity
Barely rated
11
Red Tandem Brewery
Oxnard, California, United States
Red Tandem Brewery is Oxnard’s first true craft brewery. We opened for business in May 2016. We've been incredibly honored to have received some significant recognition, including the coveted 1st place award for IPA category at the Surf N Suds festival. Although we’re small, we managed to out-compete every other brewery in the county, plus Lagunitas, Firestone Walker, Figueroa Mountain and Ballast Point to win this award! We have also cultivated a positive relationship with the community, supporting numerous local charitable events including American Cancer Society, Oxnard Kiwanis, Hueneme Ocean Lifeguard Association, Boys and Girls Club Fundraisers, local PTA fundraisers, and many, many others. Our high quality beers and excellent customer experience have empowered an amazing 4.8 star positive review average on Facebook, and excellent ratings on other platforms, too. Nestled into the Oxnard Shores neighborhood, we’re only one block from the beach and enjoy a substantial amount of business from walk-in and bike-in patrons. Red Tandem brewery shares a wall with the Oxnard Shores Pizza Company so the obvious synergy of pizza + beer is a daily occurrence in our tasting room. The tasting room is open Wednesday-Sunday and all Monday holidays. Private parties are welcome by prior arrangement.
Rating
2.99Limited
Popularity
Barely rated

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