Culture Brewing Co | Solana Beach — Restaurant in Solana Beach

Boy was I excited to hear about a brewery on Cedros, but in my head I couldn't quite figure out based on the address where along the street it was. I slowly began to realize it might be in that awfully small location almost on the SW corner or Cedros and Lomas. It is and it's micro literally and figuratively. Like many breweries with a tasting they are closed on Monday-Tuesday. I probably chose the wrong day to come in as the St. Patty crowd was in force jamming the place like a phone booth.

There are many brewery tasting rooms which are very friendly to dogs and families and these are great pluses on more casual days, but big party weekends like this it's simply too crowded with rowdier than normal drinkers that I find it inappropriate to have children with you, at least on that day.

Based on my other experiences I do love the place's open front doors and open counter, love the hidden bathroom, but having it next to the bar top is weird, but necessary based on the size and set up.

I like that they use Square and e-mail/text receipts (itemized too). I like the patio in the rear, but the main hall can get crowded, especially with those wine barrels all over the place. The countertop is pretty cool, somewhat textured and their pricing is only a tad more than other places. When walking back in from the patio, stay on the right because I definitely saw some more intoxicated people almost behind the bar before they realized it. Maybe make that yellow chain stand out or get a more permanent separator. If I don't ride here on my bike I like to pick up Growlers. I like how they only do a few beers, but are very detailed about ABV, IBU, Hops type etc. Sometimes I feel that naming beers is trying to evoke too much of a reaction because as we all know the name can be a factor in our feelings.

I was initially drawn to the Black IPA by name, but don't be fooled, it's got a low ABV, and low IBU rating. I found I could taste the hops. It had great mouth feel, but not a lot of aroma, no aftertaste. Imperial Stout is a winner, great aroma, not that alcohol twinge at the end of some imperials. Doth I taste coconut. An excellent beer. I'm a fan of Brown (go UPS), so going to the American Brown again lead to some disappointment. I guess it's because I expected a nuttieness. I did however like the overall taste and great hoppiness, just pales to the Imperial. I can see how the IPA is a fan favorite, very balanced, full of flavor, but the other standout besides the Imperial was the Amber. Low IBU, Low ABV, the aroma was what I expected, but the flavor was full, rich, cleansing of my palate from the less spectacular.

They do a lot of things right here. Amber, Imperial Stout, Square application, décor and they keep to some simpleness of hops and flavor over high IBU and ABV content.

It is tiny and does get packed and can run out of glassware due to the nice 3oz tasting sizes where many people will try them all, all at once if it's their 1st time.

I label it 5 stars, but plenty of room to grow. They do so many things well and focus on what a growing minority of drinkers feel that the minimalistic approach and grass roots ethos are the way to go. Don't open a huge brewery, name your beers crazy exotic names and for sure have it close enough to walk/ Don't make beers outside the normal content that everyone gets rowdy. Tasting rooms are not drinking room which usually turn into drunk-ing rooms.

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Normally chill place for a beer decided over the holiday that they would not accept the brand new Illinois-issued drivers license and ID. Then they compounded their mistake by making it difficult for the other members of our party to buy their own beers. The ages of our group were 62, 62, 36, 31, and 30. Not sure why they would treat us all so badly when we were all of more than legal age and carrying valid government ID. I recommend people avoid this place.

UPDATE: At the owner's suggestion, I reviewed the California Alcoholic Beverage Control Act. There is nothing that states hole-punched ID's are invalid. It says ID's must be, "adequate written evidence that he or she is over the age of 21 years." Since the Illinois license with the hole punch and associated printed form were lawfully issued by the State of Illinois, these were valid written evidence. This valid ID was dismissed without even being read by the bar tender. That behavior was dismissive and disrespectful to our...

I'm a huge brewery lover, and had heard about Culture Brewing co. From my significant other. We decided to head out to Culture Brewing in Solana beach and try it out. Loved the chill vibe that this place gave out when I came in. it's not your usual brewery where the usual's stare at you when they see someone new come in. The Staff was super friendly as well and they also knew beers too, which is something that I really give much props to.

I had a Russian imperial stout and a Guatamalan coffee stout, and those beers were amazing. The back porch with the tent was also a nice area where we relaxed and talked with company. The great thing about this Brewery, are the Groupons they have every now and then, and even without the Groupon, their prices are good.

Def recommend everyone to try Culture Brewing in Solana Beach. You won't be disappointed.

P.S- Artwork on the walls is pretty...