Green Cheek Beer Co. (Craft Beer & Brewery in Costa Mesa CA)

Green Cheek Beer Co. sits in sunny Costa Mesa, California, and manages the impossible: marrying old‑school brewing respectability with a mischievous flair for the new. Their roster reads like a treasure map for the curious palate—award‑winning IPAs that could make a hop‑obsessed poet weep, sours that flirt with tartness without turning sour, and lagers so clean you’d think they were washed in a crystal bathtub.

The beer names are deliberately quirky, each one a tiny story that invites a grin before the first sip. Weekly slushees are practically a civic duty, and collaborations with neighboring artisans keep the menu as dynamic as a pop‑song chart. Outside, a breezy seating area offers views that make you forget you’re drinking in a city rather than a countryside pub. The food menu, dominated by smash burgers and Mediterranean‑inspired plates, is calibrated to hug the beers rather than fight them (Ruffle N Feathers, the hazy IPA, is a particular highlight, while the West Coast‑style IPA delivers crisp, piney perfection).

In short, Green Cheek is where tradition shakes hands with imagination and walks off with a cheeky grin.

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What visitors love

Reviewers praised Green Cheek Beer Co.'s excellent beers, particularly IPAs, with standout mentions of the Ruffle N Feathers hazy IPA and West Coast style IPA. Quality food options like burgers, salads, and tater tots were also highly appreciated, offering a great dining experience with a lively atmosphere.

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