# Smog City Brewing Co. — Torrance, California

> Smog City Brewing Co. in Torrance, California, United States scores 4.21 out of 5 — Great, #87 in California. 820 beers tracked, mostly IPA.

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Smog City Brewing Co. is a brewery in Torrance, California, United States. We grade it Great, with a score of 4.21 out of 5 on the beer it brews — #87 in California. Of the 820 beers we track, 33% are IPA and 23% Stout / Porter.

## Rating

- Score: 4.21 out of 5
- Grade: Great 😀 — Consistently produce world-class beer.
- Ranked: #87 in California · #887 in United States · #1,201 worldwide
- Popularity: Widely rated
- Beers tracked: 820

## About

Established in 2011, Smog City Brewing Co. is an independently owned and brewer-operated craft brewery based in Torrance, California.

We brew a wide range of beers, from hop-forward IPAs and crisp lagers to barrel-aged releases, seasonal favorites and small-batch taproom experiments. No matter the style, we care about balance, quality and making beer that still feels like Smog City.

With four taprooms across Los Angeles County, we’re proud to be part of the communities we serve and to support local artists, makers, organizations and environmental causes. Smog City is also a proud member of 1% for the Planet.

## What they brew

- IPA — 33% of the beers we track
- Stout / Porter — 23% of the beers we track
- Amber Ale — 14% of the beers we track
- Sour / Other — 10% of the beers we track
- Pale Lager — 7% of the beers we track
- Other — 7% of the beers we track
- Saison — 6% of the beers we track

## Find them

- Address: 1901 Del Amo Boulevard, Torrance, California, United States
- Coordinates: 33.8470903, -118.3136865
- Website: https://smogcitybrewing.com/

## Breweries nearby

- [Cellador Ales](https://finding.beer/brewery/cellador-ales-429.md) — 4.54, Exceptional — Torrance, California — 0.1 mi away
- [Monkish Brewing Co.](https://finding.beer/brewery/monkish-brewing-co-3444.md) — 4.71, Exceptional — Torrance, California — 0.2 mi away
- [The Dudes’ Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/the-dudes-brewing-company-2192.md) — 3.53, Poor — Torrance, California — 0.4 mi away
- [Yorkshire Square Brewery](https://finding.beer/brewery/yorkshire-square-brewery-4128.md) — 3.79, Fine — Torrance, California — 0.7 mi away
- [Red Car Brewery](https://finding.beer/brewery/red-car-brewery-3835.md) — 2.88, Limited — Torrance, California — 0.8 mi away
- [Absolution Brewing Company](https://finding.beer/brewery/absolution-brewing-company-1694.md) — 3.48, Poor — Torrance, California — 1.4 mi away
- [Scholb Premium Ales](https://finding.beer/brewery/scholb-premium-ales-3855.md) — 3.55, Poor — Torrance, California — 1.5 mi away
- [Buzzrock Brewing Co.](https://finding.beer/brewery/buzzrock-brewing-co-16249.md) — 3.82, Fine — Torrance, California — 2.3 mi away

## Rankings this brewery appears in

- [Best breweries in California](https://finding.beer/breweries/united-states/california.md)
- [Best breweries in United States](https://finding.beer/breweries/united-states.md)

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