Top 3 Breweries & Microbreweries in Irvine, California

Craft Beer & Microbrewery Guide for Irvine, CA

Delve into Irvine, California, a vibrant city teeming with innovation and a thriving craft beer scene. Home to more than 20 breweries, it's a paradise for craft beer enthusiasts seeking unique flavors and creative brews. From bold IPAs to smooth stouts, each sip tells a story of its dynamic community and spirit of adventure. Whether you're a seasoned connoisseur or just starting your beer journey, Irvine promises an unforgettable craft beer experience.

Hangar 24 Orange County in Irvine, California - 4.30 star rating

Hangar 24 Orange County

Irvine CA

4.30

Repurposed shipping container bar is unique.

Left Coast Brewing Distillery Smokehouse - Irvine in Irvine, California - 4.10 star rating

Left Coast Brewing Distillery Smokehouse - Irvine

Irvine CA

4.10

Distillery offers unique spirits in addition to beer.

Back Street Brewery in Irvine, California - 4.40 star rating

Back Street Brewery

Irvine CA

4.40

Variety of flavors in their beers

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Bootleggers Brewery in Costa Mesa, California - 4.40 star rating

Bootleggers Brewery

Costa Mesa CA (3.6km)

Unique flight options with testers

Salty Bear Brewing in Costa Mesa, California - 4.50 star rating

Salty Bear Brewing

Costa Mesa CA (3.7km)

Brewery offers a great selection of its own beers.

Green Cheek Beer Co. in Costa Mesa, California - 4.50 star rating

Green Cheek Beer Co.

Costa Mesa CA (3.8km)

Hazy IPAs like Ruffle N Feathers are a standout.

Divine Science Brewing in Tustin, California - 4.50 star rating

Divine Science Brewing

Tustin CA (3.8km)

Gluten-free options for all food and beer.

Karl Strauss Brewing Company in Costa Mesa, California - 4.40 star rating

Karl Strauss Brewing Company

Costa Mesa CA (4.4km)

Unique ordering system using phone app

Brewing Reserve of California in Costa Mesa, California - 4.80 star rating

Brewing Reserve of California

Costa Mesa CA (6.3km)

Pet-friendly atmosphere welcomes furry friends

Santa Ana River Brewing Company in Santa Ana, California - 4.90 star rating

Santa Ana River Brewing Company

Santa Ana CA (7.0km)

Offers a hidden business location for parking.

Cerveza Cito Brewery in Santa Ana, California - 4.90 star rating

Cerveza Cito Brewery

Santa Ana CA (7.3km)

Unique non-alcoholic drink options available

Tustin Brewing Co in Tustin, California - 4.50 star rating

Tustin Brewing Co

Tustin CA (8.0km)

Fresh salsas made a big difference.

Chapman Crafted Beer in Orange, California - 4.70 star rating

Chapman Crafted Beer

Orange CA (11.5km)

Unique beer selection with west coast ipa options

1886 Brewing Company in Orange, California - 4.40 star rating

1886 Brewing Company

Orange CA (11.5km)

Dog-friendly patio with comfortable seating.

Karl Strauss Brewing Company in Anaheim, California - 4.50 star rating

Karl Strauss Brewing Company

Anaheim CA (12.7km)

Wide variety of local beers on tap

Golden Road Brewing Anaheim in Anaheim, California - 4.40 star rating

Golden Road Brewing Anaheim

Anaheim CA (12.7km)

Large selection of beers and seltzers

Beachwood Brewing Garden Grove in Garden Grove, California - 4.40 star rating

Beachwood Brewing Garden Grove

Garden Grove CA (13.0km)

Unique collective businesses on site

GameCraft Brewing in Anaheim, California - 4.90 star rating

GameCraft Brewing

Anaheim CA (13.6km)

Wide selection of craft beers.

GameCraft Brewing in Laguna Hills, California - 4.60 star rating

GameCraft Brewing

Laguna Hills CA (13.9km)

Diverse beer selection with unique flavor profiles.

Bravus Brewing Company in Anaheim, California - 4.80 star rating

Bravus Brewing Company

Anaheim CA (14.0km)

Unique peanut butter flavor profile in Dark beers.

Four Sons Brewing in Huntington Beach, California - 4.70 star rating

Four Sons Brewing

Huntington Beach CA (14.1km)

Variety of unique beer styles available.

Flashpoint Brewing Company in Huntington Beach, California - 4.90 star rating

Flashpoint Brewing Company

Huntington Beach CA (14.2km)

Offers a great beer selection.

Huntington Beach Beer Company in Huntington Beach, California - 4.00 star rating

Huntington Beach Beer Company

Huntington Beach CA (14.5km)

Welcoming staff with attentive service

Rad Beer Company in Anaheim, California - 4.70 star rating

Rad Beer Company

Anaheim CA (15.3km)

Rad Beer Company offers unique food options.

Ballast Point Brewing Anaheim in Anaheim, California - 3.80 star rating

Ballast Point Brewing Anaheim

Anaheim CA (15.4km)

Buffalo wings are very flavorful.

Green Cheek Beer Co. in Orange, California - 4.70 star rating

Green Cheek Beer Co.

Orange CA (15.7km)

Unique collaborations with local breweries.

Laguna Beer Company in Laguna Beach, California - 4.70 star rating

Laguna Beer Company

Laguna Beach CA (16.4km)

Offers limited, high-quality beer options.