Project Barley Brewery & Pizzeria — Restaurant in Lomita

(Note: This review is during the 2020 pandemic.)

I had the pleasure of stopping by Project Barley after hearing a recommendation that I should try their Oktoberfest beer. I ordered it easily online and got a text message when it was ready.

Coming into the parking lot, there is a lot of space (at least on a Saturday) to park easily. The brewery itself is pretty big. Coming in from the parking lot side, you pass by a nice outdoor area that is covered with a tarp with some tables and chairs.

Coming in, you're greeted with gloves if you want them and hand sanitizer. Walking through, you come to the big bar area that is gorgeously set-up. The cashier area has plexiglass which is where I went to pick up my order. While waiting for the beer, I took a gander and saw a large chalkboard with all the beers to try for the day. The area inside was fairly large - would love to come back when indoor seating is open again.

I finally got to try the Marzen Oktoberfest at home, and it was a delight. I'm a big amber ale fan as well as Oktoberfest fan and this hit the notes for both for me quite well. The can is fairly large and filled up two pints at home.

The process was super easy - hope to be...

I spent $8 on an 8-ounce ale - unremarkable, except it cost $1 (including gratuity) an ounce. I then walked 8 blocks to Burning Daylight for a tasty pint - for my mouth AND wallet. I also ordered tacos, a bratwurst and jackfruit sliders - all delicious. I wish the best of luck for Project Barley; I don't mind paying extra for something exceptional - I just don't imagine myself returning here.

I just read a rebuttal from the owner, to wit: 'We do not serve an 8-ounce pour...'

I was there with a colleague and both our glasses were 'filled' 3/4s.

Now I'm obligated to return with a graduated beaker and empty the contents of my glass into it; the size of the container isn't indicative regarding the amount served.

Ideally, my review encourages them to modify their practice & fill 'em up

Note to owner: I'm glad you've had overwhelmingly positive reviews - Lomita needs a decent tasting room closer to where I live.

Well, I stopped back in Labor Day with another local resident and we tried the Neverland Ale (?). Johnny was our bartender - and he filled our glasses to the rim; the beer was okay - I'll have to try...

I tried 5 of the seven craft beers offered and they were all good. Beers included Wittier, Mex Lager, Pacific Cream Hey, Parker's Milk Stout, Neverland IPA, marine Layer Hazy IPA, and Blonde Kettle Sour. My favourites were the Pacific Cream and the Marine Layer. The Cream is a very smooth beer that I could drink all day. The Sour is very clean brew that cut thru your thirst. This is a brewery and doesn't have a kitchen for food. They sell snacks and plan to have food trucks and catering services to provide food. You really do need some food to go along with the stout. As a bonus they do have live music playing on the weekends and...