The beers here were just okay. It was like $10 or $11 per pint and the 10% off with check in helped a bit, but I don't think it was worth the price tag. Their hazy IPAs were pretty strong and I had the Retreat. I forgot what the name of my second beer was but it was an IPA. Pretty bitter. Many other breweries have $7-8 pints and maybe charge more for sours due to the amount of fruit used, so until the prices here Retreat a bit more, I'd recommend checking out other places. read more

We've had the Bruery but it's rare and tough to come by in Chicago. We were so excited when we realized it'd be nearby when we were visiting Irvine so we had to make the trek in. Their beers are quite unique. Some of the beers don't work out, that's ok and it happens when you're being innovative. But on average their beers are great and we had some incredible beers while we were out there (and brought some home too!) The venue itself is cool too, they had cornhole, tons of to-go beers, and a great music track going, even though the location could be a bit awkward in the very back of a parking lot behind a parking lot. But the brewery is there, I promise you! Really great service too and they were super helpful when they heard we traveled in from out of state to visit. read more

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Enjoyed a flight with a buddy. Solid brews, never been disappointed. Service was great; our server was very personable which enhanced our experience. I meant to get her name so I could mention her in my review. Will definitely return soon. read more

We had a blast at the Bruery! This place was on my husband's brewery bucket list, and it was the halfway point for a meet up with friends, so it was an easy choice. My hubs has loved their beers for a while, so I was DD. We knew they have heavy hitters here and boy did they. They had such an extensive list of options, including plenty of options for me to keep it light as well. They were happy to give us tastes so we could commit to favorites. I had a delicious "Or Xata" that was a blonde that tasted just like horchata, then I had their frozen grove kiwi slushie that was delectable on a hot day. I finished with an Off Shoot Peach seltzer. Hubs had several stouts, a triple IPA and a belgian quadruple. They had a pizza guy out front and games on the tvs in side. There were also an assortment of games to play for folks. Would love to come back when we are in town again. read more

great service, menu & food! Easy access & easy parking. safe area. great place to take family and friends! Richard read more

The brew was good. It was nice to sit outside. It wasn't loud at all. The staff kept to themselves. That allowed a lot of conversation and relaxation. I did have to get up to order food and beverage, but I didn't mind it at all. read more

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I don't think there's anything left to be said that hasn't already been said about this place. As a San Diegan, whenever I get the chance to drive up to the OC, I hope to make a stop at The Bruery. I also can't wait to introduce this place to others, as they're taken aback by the ABV they're not accustomed to with their beer. Got to spend a good hour here going through a couple flights, comparing notes and whatnot. Interior was wonderfully air conditioned but the outdoor patio area was also very pleasant. The Bruery earns its great reputation in my book! read more

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Awesome beer flight at The Bruery! every beer was packed with flavor. A must for beer lovers!

It's Friday night and the inside venue is not busy at all (6) Sitting at the bar top and servers are in back room (nothing new) and I have to get up and request beer at the register for them to acknowledge Someone really needs to train the servers to SERVE the customers instead of being LAZY! Just came from Bottle Logic and their service is exceptional- they never have to be asked to serve me If you have a bar top - the customer should never have to leave their seat to receive service I do love the beer read more

Please note: this review is based on the food and our experience. We did not go beer tasting and I did not try any of the beers. We met our family and friends at this location because our friend entered his dog in the Christmas costume contest. I docked a star because, as of now, no one has heard who the winner was. Not only that but on the day we were there it was very unclear how the winner would be chosen. No flyer or poster in the restaurant. We were told by the bartender that you had to vote on Insta but I tried to find it and their page was impossible to locate. We ordered some fries and a grilled cheese sandwich for my daughters. Both were fine, I should know because I eat their leftovers, haha. I also ordered a shrimp taco and it was pretty good. A fine taco. Will we be back here again? Nope! Not cool how they advertised a contest and we showed up and spent money and then they just never mention the winners of the gift cards. read more

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Decided to come and introduce a couple of friends to this brewery That they have never been to. We met this great server named Troy who Made this experience so much better, was very helpful in explaining to us the different styles they had to offer. Fit each beer to each our preferences and because of this, we enjoyed our time there so much more. I recommend coming here 100%. And do not forget to get in touch with Troy! Great guy, great help. What more do you need along with the rest of the working staff there read more

Food was good. Service was great. Pretty cool place to chill and have fun pretty cool read more

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We went to the Bruery on Friday, Brent helped us out and because of his customer service we will definitely come back. We have been members for 8 years now and during COVID the customer service went down, so bad that I didn't want to return. we are happy to see Brent making effort to bring back the Amazing customer service that the Bruery used to know for. The beer was good. Ambiance was wonderful. The have indoor and outdoor seating. On weekends the have a food truck. Thank you Brent to treating us with knowledge and kindness to make it a memorable experience read more

This place was amazing love the service I will definitely go there again. My son and I had the best service.

this was my first time stopping by here and it's such a cute spot. they had live music with a good truck outside which had some delicious food. this place is definitely for beer lovers, the options range from solid to more adventurous beers and i absolutely loved it. this is a great solid spot for beer lovers! read more

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Wow some seriously strong beers, if you are a fan of the aged stuff this is the place for you. High ABV abounds here half the beer is over 8%. Personally enjoyed the Ruekeller Helles the best of the bunch but tried 10 of their fare. read more

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We had a baby shower for my daughter here and it was great. The tables and chairs and set up were perfect and a nice tent. The staff was extremely helpful. read more

Amazing beer, fun board games, kind staff, overall a great experience! This place is always a treat when I make it out there and worth the drive. read more

Had a great time. I mean really great. It had been probably 10-12 years since I was there it was awesome then and was awesome again. Brent was walking me through their lineup and the Bruery's philosophy. They have such an array of beers that it can be very overwhelming for first timers. He had an idea for different flight levels and it was really spot on. I've been doing this for years so I'm going for the unique flavors. An advanced place like this could totally benefit from an introductory set of beers for folks to try. That would help many breweries. Chatted with Dave one of their reserve members. Super guy. Very knowledgeable about local brewers. We talked shop for a bit and I got a really good look at the Bruery from a customers perspective. Alright, the beers were epic. Red Steel was probably my favorite. I tried several though and walked away with a few as well. Really thought their beer garden was a cool idea as well. Super time. read more

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Excellent brewery in Placentia. My dad and I stopped by here to pick up some of their beer bottles and beer cans to bring back home with us and visit their taproom. It's right off the 57 freeway - very easy access. My parents have been coming to The Bruery during every trip to the Anaheim/Placentia area ever since they opened, but it was my first time there. Though we live in Las Vegas, they order beer from them online all the time. We picked up like four boxes with about 20 different beer bottles and cans inside. After picking up our beer, we swung on by to their taproom. It was around 2:00 in the afternoon on a Wednesday so it wasn't busy, there were only 3 customers in the entire taproom. My dad bought a hoodie and had a taster of the Three's Cocompany coffee stout (his all time favorite beer from The Bruery). I tried the taster myself and it wasn't bad, but at the same time not great. Though it had a wonderful chocolate-like smell, I'm not a huge fan of the dark stout beers. They also have a great tap list with plenty of beers to choose from. Will we be back on our next trip to California? Absolutely! read more

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Great place to have a good beer and good food. Enough room outside and inside so you don't feel crammed in.

This is my happy place. I almost never drink beer at home, but I love coming here. Even when it is hopping you can always find somewhere to sit. My wife and I love stouts and especially barrel aged. No place in California should even be mentioned in the same sentence, heck, page as the Bruery when it comes to barrel aged stouts. The first time I came here I left with a real buzz because I wanted to try all the stouts they had. Don't try this! They have many other types of beers as well and my friends say they are all very good. The service is always great and they are very informative. It's loud when it's full and noisy when it's not, but it is a really fun place to grab a fabulous beer. If they have Chocolate Rain when you are they, try it. It is a candy bar in beer form read more

The Bruery has such unique beers, there's something for everyone here! We stopped by on a Sunday afternoon and there was live music and a food tent. It wasn't too rowdy, and had a nice, kickback and chat type of vibe. The patio outside has a lot of seating and can definitely accommodate a large group. I totally recommend getting a flight when you come here-- they have so many interesting selections. The beers are tasty but strong, ranging up from 3.5% all the way to 18.1%. If you're not super into hoppy beer/IPAs like me (I'm typically a seltzer type of gal), I would recommend trying their "Meringulada", a sour beer with notes of limes, vanilla, milk sugar, graham cracker, pineapple, and coconut. Seriously one of the best beers I've tried! read more

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Wide selection on tap, and they have flIghts available too. Plenty of seating available inside and out (shaded). There was also a food truck on site. Not many businesses in the complex so parking wasn't an issue at all. read more

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The Bruery makes amazing beers and it's such a blast visiting here when we come to Southern California. We've been to the taproom twice (and the Bruery Terreux, RIP) and we'll definitely come every time we're in the area. Their barrel-aged program is one of the best in the country and it's great if you can catch them on tap in the brewery (they're pretty expensive otherwise). They also make a lot of creative sours and pretty good IPAs so there's definitely something for everyone here. They have flights so it's a great way to try a bunch of their beers (and they have a ton on tap). They also have board games that you can play and it's a great place to visit overall! read more

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Met some friends here for Birthday drinks because I absolutely love their bourbon barrel aged imperial stouts! Service was great ambiance is fantastic. Took home several bottles of our favorites. They don't serve food but there was a food truck outside with good food. And it's kid friendly! This place is a gem. read more

Troy was super nice and very helpful with explaining the variety of beers that they offered and what's best to pick depending on your preference! I would definitely come again especially for Troy's welcoming vibes ! 10/10 !! If you come and he's working that's your connoisseur read more

Service was AMAZING! Vibes??? Definitely checked out. Shout out to Troy for making sure we were taken care of, his energy was something amazing and externally knowledgeable and helped me with recommendations since it was my first time here. Will definitely be coming back and shout out to Troy for making my first time experiencing amazing! read more

Troy is the best!! He really made sure we were taken care of. We will definitely be back again. Thank you Troy!!!

For years I've been going to the Bruery. It all started back in 2014 when my friends discovered strong stouts and stumbled upon a beer called "So Happens It's Tuesday." As such, we had to open it up on a Tuesday! A couple of years later, my friends and I were visiting Anaheim convention center for an event and he mentioned that The Bruery tasting room was located nearby. So we packed up our stuff after the event and got there within 15 mins to enjoy some well deserved beers. Since we hadn't tasted many of their other selections before, we made sure to do a flight. And to our error, we greatly underestimated how heavenly and yet strong these beers were. Each flavor we got ranged from 12-20% ABV! Fast forward to December 2021, we all happened to be in town again and decided to go again to reminisce. The brewery still was set up the same as it had been the in the years before and the beers just as good if not better than we remembered! This time, there were a number of beers from their 12 Days of Christmas Collection so we made sure to try not only the new renditions of So Happens, but also Chocolate Rain, Tart of Darkness, and Bourbon Barrel-Aged 8 Maids-A-Milking. All delicious and unforgettable (and available at affordable prices!). If I lived closer, I'd be extremely tempted to sign up for their Reserve Society membership, but for now, The Bruery will continue to be our go to place to grab some beers and catch up when we're in town. read more

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If you're in OC and want to check out a chil, relaxed vibe brewery with OPTIONS, this place is it. I love coming here on a weekend where there's plenty of parking, beer options, and seating (unless partially reserved for an event, don't usually have problems looking for a seat). Staff is nice and friendly and the place is clean. Beers are reasonably priced and a lot of flights to try. They don't serve food but usually a food truck available in case you get hungry! read more

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We came in the last day of new stay- at-home order, the outdoor area setup was so cozy and relaxing. They had an extensive brew menu and a ramen food truck on site. We did 3 rounds of tasters, they didn't have many hops but a lot of barrel aged stouts though. Hubby ordered the strongest stouts every time and he enjoyed them very much. We had tofu and beef shake ramen in spicy miso, also tofu mini rice bowl. The food was not bad at all. The servers were very friendly and attentive the entire time. I really liked our experience at this brewery and we will come back after the lockdown. read more

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Stopped by today for the 1st time. Beers are defintly on point. Mitch and Whitney were fantastic helping us in deciding on which beers to drink. Bringing a few home to enjoy. Will definitly be coming back read more

Love coming to this place! There is always parking, staff is incredible (thank you so much Mitch for saving me with a lint roller!) oh ya the beer is pretty awesome too! And for those of us who don't drink beer they never disappoint with the frozen drinks and seltzers. Cheers and come check it out for yourself, you wont be disappointed! read more

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This spot is definitely a hidden gem! Nestled away in a corner of some industrial/commercial buildings, you wouldn't be able to see it just by driving by, you would have to be searching for it. They have different food trucks that come by here! You can order from the truck and either dine inside or outside. They have a huge extensive beer list with so many new varieties that I've never even heard of! Not to mention that the bartender is super friendly and informative, and can answer any questions you might have! My first time here, I ordered a whole flight! They have so many unique beers, it was very fun and refreshing! I'd definitely come here again! read more

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Awww yeah I'm review # 1000. I have been coming here for many, many years....maybe since 2015??? I used to hate the smell of this place because I wasn't into beer, but my friends got me into craft beer and the more I tagged along the more i got used to the smell lol. The first beer I fell in love with was Grey Monday HAHAA. what a beer to get into! I loved it so much I bought a grey Monday t-shirt. Once I got into beer, I kept coming back. I started off with loving sours, stouts, then got into IPAs last. My fav thing at the Bruery is most def the sour beers. Oooof! So good. Favs: Tart of darkness cherries & vanilla Sans pagaie Sour in the rye pineapple coconut Oude tart huckleberry We loved the Bruery sooo much we joined the reserve society & started going to the Bruery festivals! Ive been to many well know breweries, but this place and Terreux are still my #1. Everyone here is always so friendly and welcoming. Shout out to OG Ryan! Damian who is behind the scene, and new friend Jeff from 1/29/21. seriously, so nice! I've met random people here who became friends! I've also introduced a couple people to this place & prior to covid it was our frequent meet up spot. Can't go wrong with this place, they have all kinds of beers but the dark sours are a must and my fav. Price is reasonable and lots of parking! Covid friendly, they wear masks and tables are far apart. read more

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Expensive and they advertise beers that you have to be a "member " to even order that particular beer! NO THANKS! ten bucks for the Non member beer ? I won't miss this place when they go out of business read more

One of the best breweries I have been to in terms of selection, ambiance, and service. There are over 40+ options of beers to choose from, lots of outdoor seating along with some outdoor games, and the staff were very helpful and quick to clear our empty glasses all throughout the night. Overall, really glad we decided to come here as a raiding party of 15+ to celebrate our friend's birthday. I look forward to raiding this place again and drinking till I can't drink no more. 11/10 would recommend this place to beer connoisseurs. read more

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When you drive up for the first time the outside may not be as impressive as some of the big name places. But the place is comfortable and quaint like a small brewery which I feel is more personable than some of the big breweries. We were there for the first time and we couldn't ask for 2 better employees. Allie and Brent were very helpful and knowledgeable about all the beers. We asked about the membership and they explained it very clearly to how it worked. We had a flight and a few splashes of their beers and they were all excellent. It was late when we got there so we didn't have time to stay and drink more though I would had love too. We join the club as I felt it was a great deal and the beers you get for joining offset the cost. We will be sharing our beers with our friends who also love great craft beer. We don't live close but will be stopping in as often as we can get there. Troy read more

Awesome place for groups to gather. They've got a fair amount of space indoors with about 15-20 tables/benches, and about 15 tables/benches/high tops outdoors as well, most of them under a tent, and all of them within range of heaters that they can turn on when requested. Everything is true to a brewery, wood benches, sturdy chairs, barrels for decor. You can bring your own food though they do have a food truck featured almost everyday. They've got some great unique beer options available, many of which are high in alcohol content, if you're curious. I think 80% of the menu had ABV %s of above 10%, so buyer beware, those flights can sneak up on you! They also have a small corner with some merch, including tshirts and long sleeve shirts. Plenty of parking, solid place to bring kids to run around as well, their staff are quite patient with the little ones. If you're into 10%+ ABV beer, this is the place for you! read more