What a wonderful brewery. We've been here a few times and really enjoyed ourselves. Wonderful beer, selection and ambience. Micah was a great bartender! read more

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Paperback was on my list of local area breweries to check out and I saw they had a Groupon deal for a sampler and crowler deal-there was a deal for 2 so I texted my buddy real quick to see if he was interested and then bought the double deal then went there a few weeks later. Right away, I liked the place, it had that kind of throwback vibe that their artwork had. Instead of sitting at the bar or in their banquette space I quickly sat in front of their 'rumpus room' area, for lack of a better term. The space had a very Brady Bunch rec room vibe; they had era appropriate media equipment. My buddy came late but it let me sit and sample without pulling out my Groupon. I usually don't go into too much details about individual beers, but I had this fruit smoothie beer that was just terrible-it was a collab with another brewery that usually does this style pretty well and it was just awful. However, Paperback's focus is on IPAs and the majority of their output, which is a style my friend doesn't like. I assume he would just sample politely then bequeath his crowler to me since I imagined that he wouldn't find anything he liked enough to take home. To PB's credit, he actual found a beer he liked which WAS an IPA. My jaw hit the floor at that because while it wasn't a hop bomb it definitely tasted like an IPA. read more

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This has been by far one of my favorite breweries. I have been here two times and both times have not disappointed. From the beer to the service, you can go wrong. I have only come on Friday nights so I can't speak on how busy it gets on other days but even if it's busy, it still somehow has a relaxing vibe here. I have tried numerous beers here and haven't disliked one yet. The food from the food truck parked outside is worth the trip. The Cali burger along and Birria fries are def hits. I tried their Parmesan chicken sandwich and it was delicious. They seem to allow dogs as I saw dogs this past Friday. I love how they have seating both downstairs and upstairs. Will continue to come back to this place. read more

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Super cool spot. Wonderfully decorated and excellent service. Everyone was so friendly and gave great beer recommendations. The patio to the side is very cute and has cozy picnic table vibes. I love the music and lights. They have a food truck out front that seems to be very popular, we only tried french fries. This is an awesome brewery. We came by Saturday night with our toddler and it's family friendly , clean and just an overall nice atmosphere. Would definitely come back here again. read more

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This is a nice, little local brewery located along a small street. It's dog-friendly and there is a food truck parked outside if you're hungry. We came here for some drinks and to kill time. The drinks have fun and creative names with a play-on of famous characters. The space isn't crowded, but still busy. The restrooms are clean with 3 unisex, private rooms. And the bartenders were so friendly. Great spot for a chill vibe. read more

Paperback Brewing - Summer Madness and a seasonal beer. - Breweries Near Me - Glendale, California

Their beer is AMAZING!!!!! Seriously, almost every beer I've tried is top notch. Service is average. Not overly attentive and not completely neglectful. Every time I have been to paperback, the case is that you have to get the servers attention. It's a popular brewery, you can't expect much. Ambiance is fun, retro, yet industrial. Very hipster and millennial-esque. read more

Paperback Brewing needs to be added to everyone's watering hole list. This place has a fun vibe with a great selection of IPA's. I went on a Sunday night and had a great time sampling all the different beers . All the IPA'S have fun catchy names with a flavorful, balanced , and Piney taste There's plenty of barstool and table seating on the ground floor and they even have seating upstairs. There is no food but there is always a dedicated taco truck out front that the regulars told me dishes out some good grub. The staff were all friendly and gave some wonderful recommendations. There is plenty of street parking . read more

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Cute little brewery hidden away in Glendale. Nice spot to grab a beer with a friend or date. Tried a few of their IPAs, both West Coast and Hazy. My favorite still remains Bunny With A Chainsaw - solid double hazy ipa. No kitchen inside, but there was a food truck right out front. Staff was friendly and attentive. Place was just a bit quieter than I'm used to. DTLA breweries are a bit more lively. Still, overall nice spot. read more

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this place was great! the beers were so good! i loved the devil in pajamas (something like that) and the paperback house beer. i lovedddd the smashburgers at the truck in front. they were some of the best i've had in this city! so so good! i've been dreaming of going back since! it is tough to go here with a bigger group because of the seating options but definitely worth going and waiting for something to open up! read more

My husband works nearby and has been asking me to go and meet him at Paperback for beer tasting for the last few months. Finally I got a chance to go. What a nice surprise to find this place in an area that I have been visiting for years and never knew about. Great craft beer, nice ambiance and a very cute decor that takes you back in time. The beer selection is amazing. So many flavors to chose from. I got the flight which came with four kinds of beer. Don't remember the names. .. . I was too busy enjoying my pizza and beer. They usually have a food truck outside, different one every day. We went on a day when it was a pizza truck and let me tell you It Was Delicious. Perfect pairing with the beer. read more

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Great atmosphere! I love the old timey feel when you walk in through the doors! The beertenders are knowledgeable and great with their descriptions of the brews! Ordered 2 flights that were an 8/10. Couple IPA's worth taking home (Santa was a Werewolf being a front runner) but overall I'd say the beers were okay. Personally thinking several of the non-IPA's were "out of style" from a grading/judging perspective. Would definitely come back for more brews! read more

Paperback Brewing - Door - Breweries Near Me - Glendale, California

Always such a great hang! I came here 4ish last Friday. It always has a super chill and calming vibe. The decor is super throwback and retro. The beer is always top notch. They have a great selection of IPAs but I tried one of their red ales. Super delish too. They had the basketball game on and a great selection of music. I never have any complaints when I come here! I only wish they had another location in the pasadena area too! One of my fave breweries and for it being in Glendale it's the best one around there for sure. It feels super unique and not over hyped. The artwork on the beer labels is absolutely stunning. They're brand is don't wait! Throw them some business you won't regret it! read more

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Paperback has a really cool vibe. Like the garage in your parents house after they turned it into a rec room. When I visited on a Saturday there was a DJ spinning some chill beats. The beer was cold. The vibes were :chef's kiss:. They had a taco truck out front that was killlller. So good. Back to the beer, though. They are heavy on the IPAs. Lots of wacky names and illustrations for their craft beers. Part of the fun is just ordering them. I'm partial to pale ales and sours, so that's what I stuck to. The Pineapple Party Crasher was a standout for me. They brew everything themselves, which is awesome because you're fully supporting a local beer business. And you can buy cans to-go, which is rad. Definitely stop in and hang for a brewski! read more

Paperback Brewing - Interior - Breweries Near Me - Glendale, California

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Nice vibe, the handles on the water faucets are funky, they have a couple fun vending machine items, good selection of beer. The food there is from a food truck, not a kitchen inside, they are apparently always there and their food is good. read more

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Really liked the space. There is seating indoors and outdoors with very different feels. Some communal type tables and some small party tables. I didn't fully see the outside space until I drove by it when I was leaving but it looked nice with astroturf and tables. It looked like there was also an upstairs area with a large TV but I didn't go up, just glanced from downstairs. I went on a Sunday and there was a food truck parked outside for food. Lots of people brought their dogs along with them but the dogs were mostly all well behaved. I had the Tucked In by Strangers and it was a really nice IPA. I think my friend had the Nude Peach which had nice fruit flavor and tasted lighter. There was a decent amount of street parking available. read more

Purchased a Groupon for 2 flights + 2 Growlers (32oz cans) and was quite impressed with the volume of beer we got. Probably too much... half of the flight glassware are well hidden in the library card catalogue drawer. Large selection of west coast lights, ipas, and hazy IPAs. Knowledgeable bar staff who can help you pick or you can choose your own destiny. Staff will probably let you do you unless you engage them first. Menu and upcoming beers posted online. Best part is the kitschy retro can art and punny names. Very industrial area outside with some street parking, little bit sketchy when it's dark out. My head is on a swivel when I step out. Parking gets very vague after a while so if you have access needs, curb ramps may be blocked. Food truck always parked out front outside. Outdoor seating available and doggo friendly Located in a warehouse/hangar the interior has an interesting combination of industrial punctuated with vignettes of 1970's/mid century grandpa's house sitting areas. Main seating on the ground floor by the bar with an upstairs loft seating with a pool table and hangout den. Upstairs looked fun, but it's summer and noticeably a few degrees hotter. read more

Paperback Brewing - Flights served in Library Card Catalogue drawer - Breweries Near Me - Glendale, California

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Such a great casual brewery and the best client service for a walk-in customer. West Coast IPA was smooth and refreshing on a hot afternoon. Staff is very welcoming and easy to talk with while I ordered a beer...great review of beers shred with me. Just an awesome brewery to visit when you are in the area. read more

Great ambience and burger vendor food. Loved the building and parking wasn't too bad either.

i almost loved this place, and everything was almost perfect except for the rude server we had. it was a friday night, maybe 2 hours before closing, and we found this place that welcomed kids. only to find out they aren't really welcome here. the kids with us were told by a server to stop "being loud", even though the place wasn't even quiet. it's a brewery lol. we were all so thrown off, she ruined the experience for my friends and i. chris was amazing but the other girl was just plain out rude. i wish she knew how to choose her words correctly because it honestly could've been avoided. i really thought this place was cool and underrated but idk if i'll be back. read more

Very good place the beer is amazing and the food truck is too. I love the style of the beer poster it reminds me the old time movie posters. Delicious and I'll definitely will come back. read more

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If you're looking for a trendy brewery in the area, you should check out this place. It's a cool little brewery that offers a variety of craft beers (not pictured here because I drank mine too fast lol!) there's also a food truck outside and you can bring your food inside and enjoy with your beer (food also not pictured here because I ate the smash burger too fast)! read more

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No regrets coming to Paperback Brewing. It's doggy friendly. Such a chill place and awesome food truck. I had the triple spicy burger with bacon ordered at the food truck parked outside. We were given a pager to signal that the food was ready for pick up. To die for! I almost wanted a second one. We sat at the two single lounge seats just inside to the right. For the first round I had the Capiche, an Italian style pilsner and my girl had the Clownin Around brown ale. After we ate our food, we ordered a second round Kung F. U., a rice lager, and a Satan Wears Pajamas, an American Red Ale. We both enjoyed our beers. There is no parking lot in this industrial area, so you'll need to park in the street near by. More about my triple smash burger, spiced up with jalapeno relish, and added bacon. It was delicious but I thought this should have been a bigger burger. I had no problem finishing it. The bottom bun was soaking up the grease and just held up enough to finish the burger off. read more

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Title: Great Beer, But Needs Better User Experience Review: I recently had the pleasure of visiting Paperback Brewery, and I must say, the beer and ambiance were genuinely top-notch. However, there were a couple of areas where I felt the owners could improve the overall user experience. Let's start with the positives--the beer at Paperback Brewery is simply fantastic. The variety and quality of their brews are unparalleled, and it's evident that the owners put a lot of love and passion into crafting their beverages. Whether you're a fan of hoppy IPAs or smooth stouts, there's something for everyone here. That being said, the focus on user experience seemed somewhat lacking. One area where this was apparent was in the infrastructure, specifically the bathroom design. While the gold handles and faucets were undoubtedly elegant, they ultimately didn't add much to the overall experience. It would have been better if the owners had invested their resources into other areas that could have enhanced the overall customer experience. Moreover, one area where the user experience could have been significantly improved was the lack of TVs in the seating Bar area. While some may argue that this promotes conversation and a more intimate ambiance, it did feel like a missed opportunity to provide additional entertainment options for those who might enjoy catching up on sports or news while enjoying their beer at the bar. It's worth noting that this may be a personal preference and may not bother everyone, but it's still something to consider. In conclusion, while the beer at Paperback Brewery is undeniably fantastic, there is room for improvement in the overall user experience. By redirecting their focus towards areas that truly enhance customer enjoyment, such as investing in a more user-friendly bathroom design and considering the inclusion of TVs, the owners/owner/management could elevate the already incredible experience to an exceptional one. I'm calling out all owners/management to put TV's for the bar seating people. read more

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I was pleasantly surprised to happen upon this place today. Very quaint establishments and pleasing to the eyes, indoor interior was unique and inviting. The other patrons made this place a vibe and it definitely had the feeling of being a top go to spot for the area. I didn't taste any beer, but the ambiance alone was peaceful and enjoyable. I happened upon Paperback while visiting Bun & Basket food truck and to my surprise the brewery was right in front of it. We look forward to returning for some beer tasting soon. The two women working the bar area not one time greeted us or asked us if we wanted to try any of their beer, which we thought was odd. One man did greet us at the food truck and he said he worked at the brewery, he was friendly. Regardless, I will definitely be back for another burger. read more

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Fun flight set up - mostly all IPA options. Love the brewery cat and overall vibe. A little hot if it's a warm day outside but a chill vibe inside and cool graphics on cans read more

Paperback Brewing - Beer flight - Breweries Near Me - Glendale, California

We've been coming here for about 4 years, really used to enjoy it, but the vibe has changed. The staff used to be friendly and welcoming, now you get sullen, stares and barely an acknowledgement. On the positive side, the beer here is good, even for someone like myself who doesn't drink a lot of beer. The space is fun and open, cool place to hang, and we'll continue to enjoy ourselves there. read more

Great brewery! The beer was really good and the staff was very accommodating and friendly. We got some food from the truck in the front and it was great! The ambience of the place is very cool as well. Loved it! read more

I love this place! The beers are killer, service is great, decor and ambience are top notch, they have an outdoor patio for the sunny LA days that are finally here, and the food truck was impressive, the bulgogi fries were super tasty. And I was surprised to find that it's right next to Glendale Tap, where my husband and I had our first date :) We'll be back! read more

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Great place for sharing local brews, interesting location, big open and decorated space. Great selection of fresh brews! C. read more

Had a good time at this brewery. They have a great space for outdoor dining/drinking. Tables were decently spaced out and they have lights and heaters for these colder nights. If you're an IPA fan, this is definitely your spot. I got the $12 flight, my favs of the bunch were the 'Heads With Wings' (7%) and 'All The Right Moves' (7.6%). Good strong beers. They had the Kalamaki greek food truck. The beef wrap and feta cheese fries were great for soaking up all that beer. Check out the brewery IG: paperbackbrewing to see what food truck is coming thru for the night. Service was great. Friendly staff in masks. They were also very diligent about sanitizing between customers which is always appreciated. There's street parking all around but you may have to walk a block or two. Definitely add them to your brewery list. read more

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I tried both an IPA and a porter. Both were very good. The brewery is located in a Quonset Hut and has a fun, welcoming vibe. Girl pouring the beers was gorgeous but very unfriendly. A food truck parked out front, Bun and Blanket, offered decent food. read more

Went on a Thursday night. Great beer selection, small place but lots of seating and wasn't busy. Looks like an old hangar! Food truck outside was bomb but expensive - got burgers and birria fries. Will be back! read more

Paperback Brewing - Smash burgers, gogi fries and birria fries. This was around 70 bucks - Breweries Near Me - Glendale, California

This is a great little beer hall (especially since they partnered with Bun & Blanket to be their resident food truck). They have an intimate two-level indoor area and an outdoor area with partial shade. Very laidback feel and chill clientele. Great selection of beers (especially if you're into the hops) and just a great overall spot. read more

I had a great time at Paperback Brewing. Yummy beer with an awesome selection of beers, friendly beertenders, large brewery with plenty of seating and dog friendly. Parking could be difficult but it's worth the trip! I definitely recommend the West Coast IPA read more

Paperback Brewing - Paperback West Coast IPA - Breweries Near Me - Glendale, California

Beer, food, and vibes here are amazing! This brewery has some fun decoration and excellent service. I always enjoy my time here. Smash burger food truck is always there and it's 10/10 with a cold beer! read more

Good beer and overall ambiance. Unique vibe and decor. Like being in a Cold Water era hangar. Lots of space, clean, well lit. Easy parking. read more

Paperback Brewing - Front of venue - Breweries Near Me - Glendale, California

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LA has a new brewery in town!! Watch out Golden Road and Angel City, you have some competition. I picked up a 4 pack of Fancy Pants and Swinger Party. I ordered the beer for pick up, so I could take a peek of the inside. The decor inside is mid century/retro look, not your typical brewery. Think upscale tavern. I could definitely see my friends and coming to hangout after COVID. The beer was on point. While they specialize in different IPA's, they offer a few lighter styles like a tasty Kolsch. They have many more styles on the way along with special small batch releases coming up. The design and artwork on the labels are very creative and eye catching. Can't forget to mention the names of the beers like Bunny with a Chainsaw for their double hazy IPA, so fun. The brewmasters wore face masks and ensured the customers were following social distancing guidelines. The staff sanitized their hands between customer interactions.They were also very organizes and the pick up process was so easy! Ways to Order: Phone orders, online preorders, and curbside they thought of it all! The pickup hours are currently Wed:4pm-7pm, Thurs:4pm-7pm, Friday:3-8pm, Sat & Sun: 12pm-6pm. Looking forward to trying the other beers! I would recommend the Hoppy Mix Pack (IPA, DIPA,Hazy, Double Hazy), if you want to try them all. This is definitely a hidden gem here in Glendale. Cheers! read more

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I've been craft beer tasting for many years at craft beer bars and craft breweries all over California, Texas, Oregon, Utah, NYC, Washington State, and Canada, etc. This is the first craft brewery or bar that did not want to assist in making a beer selection. The "beertender" just quickly gave up on me and told me that I know what I liked and dismissed helping me. I went through the list and made random choices by name -- which didn't help at all. I had a difficult time drinking a few of their beers. A couple of fruit-forward beers tasted like cough medicine and were hard to go down. It seems that they specialize in IPA and Hazy IPAs as that dominated their menu. It was disappointing that they cannot make recommendations on their own favorites or their most popular beers as other places can do this. The space is nice and the beer cans have nice designs, but they should try to improve on the education of their team on beers and try to be helpful in recommending beers to customers or can describe each beer by flavor profile, or popularity with customers or employees. Even if they don't like their beers, they should just fake it and be able to pour some of the recommeneded beers for the sake of customer service and experience at the brewery. This is a below average craft brewery experience and tasting of their beers. They are very good in their eye for design and marketing. I'll give them that. read more

Great brewery tucked away off San Fernando. They usually have food trucks for bites & are dog friendly :) I liked the One Night With Nora best, but I love blondes ;) Check em out! read more

Visited Paperback Brewing on a Sunday. Fiancé and I were super excited to visit this particular brewery bc we love Badass Bunny with a Chainsaw! We've been to over 25 breweries up and down SoCal, It's kinda our thing... however I have to admit this was probably the worst service we've received at any brewery we've visited. The staff were so boring, non attentive and looked like they didn't want to be at work, or provide good service. Fiancé is in the restaurant industry and has worked with Michelin star chefs and amazingly great service staff. I don't expect Michelin star service from a brewery, but everything was uninspiring about this place. It was way too hot inside. Water was warm. The 1 fan they had was turned off. Service staff were not on point. The blonde girl who was bar backing was rude and unfriendly, never said hi or looked us in the face even once. Maybe it was us- we're an interracial couple, so maybe staff were giving mediocre service thinking we wouldn't notice, care or tip... which is a total loss for them and kinda racist. Bad service will always kill the vibe for me. Doesn't matter how great the food, drinks or ambiance is. Bad service = FAILURE. Parking sucks. Bathrooms were clean. Dog friendly. Burger truck illegally parks in front of brewery entrance blocking the ONE handicap parking spot.. and actually the hamburger truck employees were kinda rude too. Would NOT recommend to my friends, family or other beer lovers. So many better serviced breweries in LA. MAYBE we will give it another try, IF MANAGEMENT replies to my review... but visiting Paperback definitely left a sour taste in our mouths. I really wanted to like this place. read more