(Drank 06/07/26 SU @ 12:30pm): There were some nice things brewing in the Coachella Valley, and…read morethis place was one of them!
I arrived way too early to check into my hotel, so of course I headed to a brewery (a tap room to be exact as there wasn't any brewing equipment onsite) I missed the last time I was in Palm Springs, and that was Coachella Valley Brewing Co.. I've been to the actual brewery in Thousand Palms, while this location opened up about 1 1/2 years ago. In August 2013, Coachella Valley Brewing Co. was founded in Thousand Palms as the first craft brewery in the desert. Focusing on the uniqueness of the Southern California desert, the brewery strives to connect both ends of the Coachella Valley through quality locally grown ingredients and expertly crafted beer. Since then, they helped welcome a slowly-growing brewery industry in the desert with plenty of room for growth and more. Did I need to be coaxed to return to this desert valley's newest brewing stop!?
PURCHASE(S)
Coachella Valley Brewing Co. Coachella Hazy NEIPA Beer 7.1% ABV 20floz Draft ($8.50): Bright hazy amber color, citrus hoppy tropical aroma, light body, citrus hoppy tropical flavor, drying juicy finish, and citrus hoppy tropical aftertaste. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=96&select=k7Ijg2mzuMLlboEwHItG3A
Coachella Valley Brewing Co. Big Stick Energy Hazy NEIPA Beer 6.9% ABV 20floz Draft ($8.50): Bright hazy orange color, hoppy mango orange tropical aroma, light body, hoppy mango orange sweet tropical flavor, crushable juicy finish, and mango orange sweet tropical aftertaste. Paired with nothing. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=96&select=goyOPe2vi8NODFDAMLt-gQ
Coachella Valley Brewing Co. Paseo Pils Pilsner Beer 5.0% ABV 16floz Cans 4pk ($15.99): Bright hazy amber color, bread citrus malty aroma, light body, bread citrus hoppy malty flavor, crushable drying finish, and citrus hoppy malty aftertaste. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=96&select=Vu6xkPP7hDRpdSK4kUYR8Q
SERVICE
Warmly greeted by two gentlemen behind the bar, I made my way to a stool at the bar, casually ordered and enjoyed a couple of beers, and chatted with the chaps on various topics. It wasn't very busy as random guests popped in for a drink and questions, so it was a relaxing time - cheers!
PARKING
(FREE; N/A this instance): I took the roughly ten-minute walk from the Hilton Palm Springs, so this wasn't an issue for me. Otherwise, there appeared to be several garages and lots with plenty of spots along the main drag of Palm Canyon Dr. and other side streets. However, please carefully read all posted signs as many are timed parking - 'nuff said.
ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE
A no-nonsense watering hole with a quaint bar section (a few stools and a couple of tables) https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=96&select=qwqOjmcbmVhKZv1V231NXQ and a couple of open-air patio areas (several tables) with minimal decorations except for a display of their many cans. They shared a kitchen with an adjoining eatery that handled any food options. Plenty of natural lighting both inside and on the patio while an assortment of electric ceiling lights filled in the rest. There were several muted TVs throughout while classic rock & roll music played in the background. https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=96&select=civHP434dh7lCjJdztKbLw
ATTIRE
Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops.
OVERALL
I had a chill time at Palm Spring's Coachella Valley Brewing Co.'s tasting room and would gladly visit again. They had a decent selection of beers on tap, I had no idea how the food (a standard bar menu) was but looked and smelled lovely when I saw a couple of dishes come out, the prices were comparable, and the service was wonderful. Unsure if furry family members were allowed, but it seemed like they would be. They also had live entertainment such as trivia, music, and more on select nights. I found very good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $36.00 BEFORE any discounts, points usage, and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 4.0 STARS