Great friendly service and great tasting beers! We popped in Friday afternoon before the crowd…read more Love that you can get pizza too. There's also a small play area.

Ambiance: it's a spacious brewery located in South Bay Area, shared parking lot with ample space…read more Service: super friendly and patient with questions, attentively checked upon tables Food & Drink: pretty much all drinks made in house, although with very limited items for food Personal Pan Pizza - *** brothers pizza pepperoni Fresh Baked Pretzel - ** a bit dry BLONDE ALE - *** acidic taste HAZY IPA - *** bitter taste TIKI HUT IPA - ***** has a refreshing citrus taste, highly recommend IRISH STOUT - **** strong and bold, recommend SCOTTISH ALE - **** not too strong not too bitter, easy to drink, recommend Price: decent quality and affordable prices, about $20 per person for a delightful bite and drink time

Stopped by here on a Friday night. I've attached a photo of their most recent beer menu. I tried…read morethe "I'm Your Huckleberry," which I wouldn't recommend. It tasted exactly raspberry Emergen-C to me. They had a fun food truck parked outside called Gochu Gang. I tried their spicy pork bulgogi tacos, which were good. It's a lively spot with events and things happening often. I'd like to get more acquainted with the place.

Really fun place to get some beers and chill for a while. Bonus points that there's a brewery cat…read moreonsite. The employees are friendly and play cool movies at the bar. There is ample outdoor seating and there was a taco truck the night I visited. The beers are decent, and there are styles for everyone.

I stopped by HopSaint Brewing Company for lunch on Friday to celebrate a coworker's engagement, and…read moreI'm so glad they introduced me to this hidden gem! I drive by this place at least once a week and somehow never noticed it. I ordered the chili on my coworker's recommendation, and she was absolutely right--it was incredible. The flavors were rich and delicious, the portion was generous, and it came with cornbread that was the perfect complement. I left completely stuffed and very happy! I'm not much of a beer drinker, so I tried one of their guava seltzers (I wish I could remember the name!), and it was refreshing and delicious. The service really stood out as well. Our waitress was exceptional--friendly, attentive, and knowledgeable. She made great recommendations and handled our group effortlessly as coworkers arrived throughout lunch, greeting everyone with a smile and making sure we were all taken care of. Overall, this was a fantastic experience from start to finish. Great food, excellent service, and a welcoming atmosphere. I'll definitely be back to work my way through more of the menu. Highly recommend!

Visiting as an out-of-towner, I wanted to love HopSaint, but given the price point, the overall…read moreexperience fell short of expectations. It's not terrible by any means, but it's hard to justify returning. The menu features some nice Southern-influenced dishes you don't typically see at every brewery. Highlights and thoughts on what we ordered: Green Beans Appetizer: Easily the star of the table--perfectly seasoned with a great crisp crunch. Other Starters & Mains: We also tried the Brussels sprouts, chipotle wings, duck gumbo, and the daily flatbread special (tomato and burrata). Everything was decent, but for the price, nothing blew us away. Famous Brisket Dinner: A bit of a letdown. It came strictly with coleslaw and no additional sides. The flavor was fine--middle of the road overall. Between two 4-beer flights, we sampled most of their standard and hoppy lineup. They clearly excel at West Coast IPAs. However, the pricing structure on tasters feels steep--$6 for a 5oz pour of their Double IPA is tough to swallow, especially when calculated to cost more per ounce than iconic Pliny the Younger, which most places charge a dollar per ounce (when distributed). To cap off the 3-star rating, the 4-pack of IPA I purchased to-go was canned two months prior. Any craft beer enthusiast knows hoppy profiles fall off noticeably over time, and a brewery should really be prioritizing fresh inventory for retail sales. Total damage came out to around $200 for two adults and a child. For that price point, the value just wasn't there, leaving us feeling like something was missing from the experience.

First time here but it won't be the last!…read more I like the vibe and originality of this establishment. The beer and pizza is great!

So the subtitle of this place says "Filipino inspired pizzas"…read more.. I arrived around 7:30 on a Tuesday night for some pizza and a beer. Based on Yelp reviews and pics which showed the pizza. Ready to go all in on the Jeepney (out of curiosity. I've never actually been to the Philippines, so wouldn't have been able to judge). Bartender says, "um. We're pretty low on food" and proceeds to cover the entire bottom half of the menu (which is the pizza), leaving only the bar bites as available. So: heated up frozen pretzel was solid. And hot when delivered. The beer was tasty. Could prob warrant a fourth star for the space. But since I walked almost two miles for the pizza, and now have to solve separately for dinner, pretty disappointed. So was gonna do three stars. But Todd (the bartender) was super nice at the end, gave me the back story (busy weekend = no pizza), so redeemed the fourth star. Will prob go back to try the pizza. Just not on a Tuesday.

If you love IPAs like I do, this is the place to be. They make some of the best IPAs, double IPAs…read moreand Triple IPA's. Some of their beers are hitting over 10% ABV and don't even taste boozy. They're delicious and full of flavor. Add that to their amazing staff who knows everything there is to know about beers and you can't go wrong. Pair a good beer with a food truck like Felice Italian Catering and it's a match made in heaven! That pizza of theirs. . . yum! They also have a newly opened location in Echo Park and another location in Anaheim if you can't get to this one. If you haven't tried this place, you have to! It's my favorite local brewery and I'm sure it'll be yours too. Don't forget to grab some beers to take home. Come one, come all! Cheers!

Beers good, ambience is better. Locally known for years as the spot for excellent beer. All is true…read morebut with all good things there is one thing lacking and that's decent seating. Yes, there's benches and a small faux grass area. But these benches, let me tell you, are T.R.A.S.H.! As much foot traffic comes through here, it's down right disappointing and shows how cheap a business can be. Like I said, the beers good, but when you sit on benches that I wouldn't donate to a public school, that a big oh hell no. It's been like this for at least the last 3-4 years. The staff is top notch very welcoming and reasonably fast at pouring. Kudos to them.

Wow wow wow this place is Amazing ! Hands down perfect location, parking was easy, location is soo…read moreclose to the beach and the ambiance the food and drinks were INCREDIBLE. Prices were good food was, I'm telling you AMAZING , you can tell the owners and staff put a lot of LOVE and time into making every guest feel at home , super clean establishment which I also appreciated ! Don't miss out come check out the Craftsman !

A friend and I met here to grab a beer and to watch the World Cup final and it was JUMPIN! Full…read morehouse and service was still so prompt despite how busy they were. The new patio really opens up the interior and overall the space is looking so good and vibey! I've been in a few times over the last year or so (food is yummy, I just didn't get any this particular visit that stood out), while everyone is usually nice, our server Julia was so kind and radiated genuine care for what we wanted even if it was just for a beer. She took the time in a busy environment to make sure we got a beer we were going to enjoy, and boy did we! The owner also came by with Jell-O shots for everyone, truly was such a fun space to catch the match! Thank you Craftsman!

DO NOT SLEEP ON THE FOOD HERE the beer is great as is the froze but dear lord the food. Is. So…read more FKING GOOD! I am not vegetarian--I love my wings but my wife is and the BUFFALO CAULIFLOWER HERE IS CRACK sometimes I order it twice. Can't stop. The tacos are dank. The carne asada fries are dank. Everything is dank just throw a dart. And don't forget to check the chalkboard for specials!!!!!!!!!!!

I've been coming here since 2020 when Covid happened and service unfortunately has changed. If you…read moreare the owner I'm not going to roast you, just shoot me an email for details. Service 0/5 Waitress Rachel 0/5 Hostess but I think she was the other waitress 1/5 Steve 5/5 and definitely deserves a raise!

I got to check out Absolution Brewing Company when I signed up for a gyoza making class here. I…read morenever knew this brewery was in this location and it was a nice surprise to find this in the middle of an industrial business area. It's true hidden gem. This brewery handcrafts artisan beers using Old World recipes and New World ingredients. They have around 22 taps. Aside from beer, they often have different food vendors. Oso's BBQ is there on Fridays. They've also have rotating eateries such as Masala Boss Pizza, Smashed Up Burgers and Irie Tacos. The brewery also features a mini game room that has darts, a foosball table and a mini Photo Booth. This room is also where the cooking classes are held. Typically cooking classes are on Sundays from 12-2pm and require advanced ticket reservations. Overall Absolution Brewery is a good local brewery. I'm happy to have discovered this and love supporting local places like this.

This was neat place to come hang. We came here to watch a World Cup game but also they were having…read morelike a Special Pop up with authentic soccer jersey's for sale and they had some Food Trucks with some good burgers. Think they always have some type of food so you can have with beer and they allow you to bring the food. Seating is great they have some tables and the Bar area and sell some snacks as well. Love the amount of TV's they have and for the game they had a huge projector as well so if you come catch a game or playoffs it's a great vibe! Their selection of beer's are great I love their sour's so they had a few but great selection and the service is great! Bathrooms are clean and there is lots of Parking as well.

I am not much of a beer drinker. It does not fit my style. Plus, Emily Gilmore implied that it was…read morenitwit juice and Buffy devolved to a Cave person after drinking enchanted beer so these quasi-after-school specials taught me that heathens and their kin drink beer. Of course, I kid, beer can be a wonderful thing, I just rather do cocktails and shots. So I went to Sugar Monkey Brewing because of a different pull: a power point slide show where friends pitch their single friends to strangers for a chance at love or romp. So I went in not knowing much of Sugar Monkey Brewing and I left with clear understanding that this place is an industrial beer oasis near the beach. The contrast of sand and blue on the horizon and the present aluminum lining made me feel like I was seeing a new uncommon mixture that proved that clashing environments can gel to delight. I found parking easily. It was a Saturday early evening, and about a 5 minute walk was where I discovered my spot. I honestly hated that I had to walk those 5 minutes but the walk uplifted my spirits for the weather was California crisp and the air and sky and atmosphere felt safe and proper. I wondered if i had the right place? The streets looked like too industrial. Like I had gone to one of those places that had a lot of factories in rows, but not much else. But I turned a corner and there was Sugar Monkey. Then I realized that a brewery would probably look like a beer factory so this place, with all its steel and pumps, had found its home amongst beach skies. As I walked back to my car, later that evening, I was in slight awe at the pale light blue and orange sky. It was serene, and vast and somehow beach appropriate. The water tower iin a picture I took was a nice touch as it reminded me of the Animaniacs, especially Wakko and Dot. I arrived after the first presentation was on its way. I started to listen intently to understand the dynamics because this all seemed so weird yet plausible. Like a dating auction turned fun not hokey or corny? The person was hyping up her friend J. Apparently, he spoke many languages, and hiked and did all these other stuff that were meant to induce attractions. Then she asked, What can he do? And she then explained how she was going to make a joke and that no one needed to fear going to hell if they laughed. And she then reveal that the thing he can't do is SEE because he was blind. The joke was in good taste. The joke, at least to me, carried disability pride. She had revealed that he was different because his sight was different to a crowd of would be judges and suitors. The strength of the duo was refreshing, dare I say, more than the beach breeze. Being witness to this moment made me feel like I had seen a beautiful moment and one I never imagine I would see. And for this reason alone, my trip to Sugar Monkey was more than fun, it was heart-opening. The place itself is cool. Their outside was a huge garden like setting. The place had pool, however, the patio is crowded so I am not sure how people can play if too many people are there. Another thing I saw- that is a credit to this place- is that it had a wheelchair elevator. So if someone was chilling in the patio and wanted to chill in their wooded floor area- where the bar was they could use the wheelchair lift, if they could not use their legs. The place had also had kind of like an off-beat personality. It had a British phone, an astronaut that seemed to have hit a space that painted him with grafitti flare, and beers with names like green means go. I think I would go to this place again, for the beer and the air and to Karaoke. I loved this place and the activity it hosted!

Great beers. Love the inside outside vibe- love that they do trivia- but not on a Monday. Bummer…read more Staff was nice. Our downside (and almost gave a 2/3 star because of this) the parking and signage- or lack there of. The lot that their one sign say don't park here- go there.. that lot has warnings all over saying "bizhouse only" "bizhouse permit required". Also no signage showing how the lot connects back over to sugarmonkey. Really really frustrating. Yeah, sure there's street parking, if you can find it. Please work with the neighboring properties to add some signage. We work locally and folks would love this (many hadn't heard of it) but with the hard parking I can see many blowing this off.

Got pulled in from social media campaign, of which there are too many. There are specials all the…read moretime, if this is your cup of tea. For us, not going to be our go-to spot: - Beer was ok. - Ambiance isn't very nice. Sticky tables, wobbly tables, chipped paint. - Food was kid meal sizes We like Naja's too much.

The best local spot for good vibes, food and drinks any time of day on the International Boardwalk…read moreof the Redondo Beach Pier. Known for their famous Smash Burgers ($5 Monday Nights!) they have a large menu with offerings you might not have guessed like salad wraps and tacos... also Brunch on Weekends till 1 pm w/ $5 mimosas. They are a taproom, but if beer isn't your thing they have a full bar that includes seasonal boozey slushies. Happy Hour Monday - Thursday @ 3 - 5 pm & Fridays $1 Jello Shots! Activities you'll find throughout the week: Monday: Trivia @ 7 pm Thursday: Karaoke @ 8 - 11 pm Friday - Sun: Live Music ranging from solo artists to full rock n roll bands day and night (check their instagram for music info) They support local artists of all capacities also hosting private shows, singer songwriter nights, and comedy! Hang for a watch party at the Next Door Bar for any game on their giant projector screen. Sharing the kitchen so you can still order your favorite food with different drink offerings like all day $5 domestic bottles. One of my fav hangouts all year round, you'll find me there a few times a week catching the sunset. Friendly staff and fun guests, a South Bay must go!