I believe that this is the newest of the Torrance breweries, opened in 2014. Located in a commercial park just north of Torrance Blvd. near the courthouse. Came in late on a Sunday for the first time ever with my best friend. Six four ounce pours were a reasonable $10. Super wide variety, from fruity sub 4% ales to porters, stouts and a 9.6% double IPA. All were good. No dogs in the bunch. From a variety standpoint, there are more choices here than Strand, where they seem to focus more on higher alcohol IPAs. Cute church pew seating (get it?) but not much atmosphere otherwise. No music or munchies offered, but it's early days and likely to improve. No tap water oversight = minus one star. Cool staff. But this place had it where it counts: the beer is very good. Looking forward to my next trip. read more

Absolution Brewing Company - Breweries Near Me - Torrance, California

Loved the Mexican Style lighter beer. Great music! Food was good too. Plenty of parking as I went on the weekend and it's in an industrial park. I'll be back!! read more

Great beer selection and a fun game room. Lots of events such as magic night, soccer games, karaoke and more. Ed always makes us feel welcome and is one of our favorite breweries. read more

Absolution is a top notch brewery. With so many breweries in Torrance, this one is my favorite. The selections are plentiful for every taste palate. I love the Kolsch here!! A crisp clean taste with no aftertaste. Like most of the other breweries, no food is offered, just pretzels and chips, but those 2 items compliment the beers perfectly. If you live or are visiting Torrance, make sure Absolution Brewing is on you Torrance Brewery Crawl list!! read more

Absolution Brewing Company - By favorite Brewery by far!! - Breweries Near Me - Torrance, California

We had a fantastic time at this gem of a find! Hailey was our bartender and saw to it that we were very happy. The flights were 4/$8 or 6/$12. The pours were very generous. There is a lot of varieties of brews to choose from. The best part for fellow parents is that there is a game room that kept my son and other patrons' children occupied! Mr. Hubby and I got a surprise date and were able to sit back and relax. The room is a funky industrial setting. It's very appealing. I am not a huge beer drinker, so I tried both sodas. I really enjoyed their cream soda. It is the best cream soda I have consumed. It goes down super smooth. My son was a HUGE fan of it! Fellow patrons brought their own elaborate food spreads. We fully plan on bringing In n Out next time, enjoying some brews, and having my son be occupied in the game room. Bonus: Homemade doggie treats. read more

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Nice welcoming atmosphere. Draft root beer if you're not a drinker. Chill vibes with sports on tv. Easy parking. Friendly , Efficient staff. Plus they are next to the other good spot in town ! read more

Really good service and beer! Was not packed when we went and beer was cold. Enjoyed the flight, it helped pick a beer I would like.

Absolution is one of my favorites in Torrance. They have a lot of outdoor space and a game room as well! Nice place where I could bring my toddler. read more

There's no doubt the brewery scene has been booming all across Southern California, and it seems like a new one opens every month. Absolution is one of the more recent additions to the family of local breweries, having only been around for a few years thus far. That being said, they're growing as much as they can, while they can, where they can. I think they're doing an awesome job. The brewery is very open concept, on the smaller side so seating is a bit limited. They had a fair amount on tap though, and each beer we had impressed us. Service was friendly and fast, which can be hit or miss for some people in the beer world. That doesn't seem to be an issue Absolution has or will have, each bartender I came into contact with was amazing. My brother was curious as to whether or not they gave tours, so of course I had to ask. The bartender perked up immediately and happily agreed to take us around. Pretty much what you see is what you get inside, but it was still great to have him take us around and explain what's going on and what some of their plans for the future are. The people here have a passion for beer and for what they do, and that's an important piece in this business. I can't wait to go back, try more beer, and see how much they keep growing. Definitely a must-see if you're a local beer enthusiast, or simply enjoy a good pint. read more

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There is usually a great mix of hopped and high hopped. I don't like high hopped. But they cater to that. Fantastic beer, family friendly and great service. Thank you for being a Southbay classic. read more

This is my favorite brewery!!! The beer is ice cold and poured perfectly. The staff here are friendly and make you feel welcomed and apart of. I bought a Groupon for my husband for Christmas we used it 3 weeks ago and have cone every weekend since. They are dog and children friendly. They have a huge game room with 2 dart boards, foosball table, video game and board games. If your looking for a great place to just chill with an ice cold beer and be around some friendly bartenders then this is the place to be! read more

Absolution Brewing Company - Love that they serve those who serve!!! - Breweries Near Me - Torrance, California

It has come to my attention that a brewery scene has been a-brewin' in the South Bay region within the last few years. Every so often I notice another has popped up, either through searches or when one of the Yelp buds' check-in. Therefore, anyone that thinks downtown is where it's at for beer - it's happenin right underneath your noses. Considering that I've been eager to try some of the breweries in the area, I placed Absolution on the list for my little day crawl in the South Bay. As is mainly the case, most of these are found in commercial areas, so finding them can be somewhat of a scavenger hunt, as some remain unobtrusive. Had a little trouble finding this one, but a little call got me headed in the right direction. Great thing is parking isn't a problem, eliminating the aimless wandering in search of a spot. The facility is pretty large and there is ample seating. My friend and I easily grabbed a chair at the tap counter and proceeded to place our orders. Loved that there weren't many people around on a Thursday afternoon because it really allows for a more intimate experience. The guy tending the counter was able to converse with us quite a bit, giving suggestions and even telling us about some of the beers and the season for some beers. Apparently, it's currently not stout season, so the stouts that are being served at some breweries are either mellow or old ones still being served. Good fact to know, as my friend is an ardent stout sipper, hence he got a useful tip to follow on his own beer hunts. The staff is cool and they appear to be knowledgeable about beer and their product. Currently, the beer selection is pretty solid and well-stocked with IPA's - one of my personal favs. Worth mentioning, is the way they serve their flights. You're given poker chips and basically cash 'em in (up to 2 at a time I believe) to request your next beers. As the server explained, to keep the beers from going warm - a true misfortune in my eyes. That's totally cool, and the first time I've ever seen this. If my memory serves me correctly (both because of time since my visit and possibly the blur from the beers I consumed that day), my pours were the Angel's Demise IPA, Fallen Archangel Imperial English IPA, Trespasser Saison, and Cardinal Sin Red Ale. All of which were robust with flavor. I did manage to sample some of the darker beers available - just a tiny sip - and they were pretty light. So I'll have to pay this place another visit in a few months, hopefully so I can find something a little more full-bodied. This is a great stop in my opinion. It might not absolve you from all your sins, but it might serve to forget them only temporarily, if at all. Given the severity, could just be worth your while. read more

Absolution Brewing Company - Fallen Archangel and Cardinal Sin (left to right). - Breweries Near Me - Torrance, California

Decided to stop into absolution brewery tonight with my girlfriend. The last time I was here was over a year ago, and to my recollection I was not extremely fond of their beers. I decided to give it another try, as I've heard a lot about the renovations and the new beers they have. To my surprise, I was immediately greeted with a warm welcome and excellent customer service. The beer tender Jake was extremely knowledgeable about all of the beers on tap and very helpful in helping my gf and I decide what we would like. The beers here are a thousand times better, the atmosphere is much more fun, and the staff is amazing. 5 stars!!! read more

Absolution Brewing Company - Breweries Near Me - Torrance, California

Parking: Plenty. Atmosphere: Pretty laid back vibe here with a cool decor. Nothing too big. Price point: Their price point is decent at $2-$3 a tasting. Didn't like that they only let you taste one beer at a time but the bartender said it was to control the underage drinking. Just card everyone upon entrance; problem solved. Staff Knowledge: When going to a brewery I'm not looking to just enjoy their beer and my time there but to learn about their beers. The knowledge of their staff was beginner level. Beers: I've had their 405 (American IPA), Angel's Demise (English IPA), Fallen Archangel (Imperial English IPA) and was not impressed. The flavors of all of the them were soft and lacking punch. Pretty sinful if you ask me. You're better off rocking a flight at Smog City Brewery. read more

Absolution Brewing Company - The 405, an American IPA with a 7.5% ABV. - Breweries Near Me - Torrance, California

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English style beer, less carbonation more flavor. Delicious! Many IPAs with an equal amount, if not more, of other styles. There are too many very good to great beers here for me to choose a favorite. Growlers, Howlers, and bottles available to take home. Sign up for their weekly email to find out what's happening in the coming week. read more

Absolution Brewing Company - Yum! - Breweries Near Me - Torrance, California

Absolve yourself from all sins with a holy beer. Torrance microbreweries are honestly the best. It's cheap, it's not crowded and it's very friendly all around. There's a plethora of options to choose from and the price for forgiveness is only about $6 per beer. So there's a whole lot of options, I had the Holy Ca-Cao which is a darker beer with some hints of cocoa. If I had higher tolerance I would have tried so much more or gotten a sampler but whatever, excuse to come next time. The brewery itself is very spacious though they have limited seating. Fortunately, Absolution is hardly crowded so finding a place to sit is not going to be a problem. The staff are also just some of the most chill out there. None of that grumpy dtla bartender vibe. So, check out Absolution whether you're christian, catholic, agnostic, atheist, non-alcoholic or alcoholic, everyone is welcome. read more

This place is wonderful bartender juanita is awesome Excellent service she gave me the time to explain all beers very friendly and attentive good atmosphere! Will be back with more friends Thanks juanita ! read more

Great local brewery located in a business park district of Torrance Ca. Great selection of lagers, dark brews and unique flavors such as Mexican chocolate (Nitro) was good. Inside has entertainment, extended to outside, tasting and food concessions are a nice effect!! read more

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I really love the fact they aren't like most local, SoCal breweries that have like 90% IPAs on tap. They actually have a great variety of beer, including Reds, Stouts, some Sours, and others. Staff is super friendly. Check their site for which, if any, food trucks will be on site. Overall, a fun way to spend a few hours. Only one word of warning, their outdoor tables don't have umbrellas, so bring a hat and some sunscreen. read more

They're one of my favorite brewery in South Bay. Do I need to say more? ;) As far as I tried, all of their beers are delicious. They never fail. Also they do have some experimental and unique events like pairing with popcicles, rare cask events, St. Patrick's Day, and so on. I like the atmosphere of the place. They do have a game room in the back and also they do have classic Nintendo! You can play or just simply watching someone play makes you feel like you're at your friend's place. They're dog friendly and all of the staffs are pretty nice. Their service is good. Their food trucks/vendors are pretty good too. Finding a parking spot is not hard. You will never be disappointed for sure. read more

We held our welcome drinks event the night before our wedding at Absolution and had the best experience! Nigel and the whole crew were incredibly helpful throughout the whole planning process and were very accommodating of everything we wanted to do. Their service on the day of the event was also unparalleled - we felt very taken care of. I could not be happier that we went with them. Their beer is also incredibly delicious! Our guests were very pleased. Can't wait to go back to the brewery again soon! read more

First time here... good ambiance, love the beer and magic. Very chill vibes here and good place to hangout. read more

Absolution Brewing Company - Breweries Near Me - Torrance, California

We came here on a Groupon and WILL be back! Not only is the beer bomb and the atmosphere super relaxed, but the SERVICE is what is going to keep us coming back. Stephen was working by himself but he was super courteous and made sure to go up to each group and ask for a moment so he wasn't ignoring anyone. He gave us individual attention and great recommendations when we asked for them. If you want a great brewery experience and one of a kind beers, come check it out! read more

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Parking in a commercial strip of different types of offices and building. I recently started coming here with my brother and i must say they have a great selection of ipa beers a little of everything for every taste. They also have different activities depending on the day you can engage in with different types of people perfect to make new friends. Definitely a must try place in the southbay read more

Absolution Brewing Company - Breweries Near Me - Torrance, California

Absolution is exactly what the community needs, a brewery different from the rest, simply by staying true to Old World techniques to achieve robust tasting notes of hops, spices, aromas and creamy mouthfeel, all without the excessive bubbly. This is the very essence of European-style Stout and Ale craft beers. But that's not all. At the same time they're also taking a creative direction to infuse new flavors to some of their beers. Combined with the subdued effervescence that they're going for, those new flavors will definitely come through with a presence. Genius. 1.) My Absolution 4-beer experience began with whiffing the roasted coffee-like aroma of their signature Stout which possessed a wonderfully frothy head and roasted spiced barley tasting profile. A well-balanced mouthfeel carried through and ended with a crisp clean finish. Excellent serving temperature. Carbonation is just right; any higher and the mouthfeel would've been wrecked. 2.) Next up was their Porter. This was the least of my favorite as I described the tasting note as slightly burnt smoky roasted malt. Lingering aftertaste is quite pleasant. Despite the beautifully deep reddish-brown hue, the body and mouthfeel felt slightly thin but my beer-tasting partner enjoyed this one in particular. Not a perfect Porter in my book but overall it's quite blissful and the carbonation is perfectly light. 3.) Third was a tasting of their Crimson IPA. A perfect balance of aromatic malty sweetness and hoppy bitters, combined with a rich head, smooth mouthfeel and a clean finish makes this beer the strongest contender of the 4. Usually I don't care for IPA's due to its inherent astringency but I'm hooked on Absolution's winning nuances. 4.) Final taste was a British IPA with its golden amber hue. Upon sipping, the beer took a turn by its prominent butterscotch malty sweetness which leans more to a Scottish style of Ale. The mouthfeel is rich and fairly heavy as expected from a sweeter brew. The creaminess was just a scosche over the top for both me and my beer-tasting partner. Nonetheless it's a smooth medium-heavy bodied beer, and by having this last in my 4-beer course seemed appropriate like having dessert at end of a 4-course meal. Naturally occurring top fermentation process yields subtle carbonation and thus smooth and robust beer tasting notes. If you like low-carbonation beers like traditional English Stouts, Bitters, Scottish/English Ales, true IPA's, Belgian-Style Lambic, etc., then Absolution is for you. Great prices too. I see some mixed reviews here. If you don't like these nuances, you should probably stick with American/German Lagers or commercialized beer, especially where modern factories artificially inject carbonation gases, if you like that fizz factor. read more

Absolution Brewing Company - Breweries Near Me - Torrance, California

I like coming here because it's never super crowded and there's plenty of space to sit and mingle. There beer selection is always good and I haven't had a beer I didn't like! The servers/ bartenders are always super friendly and happy. I can tell they really enjoy their job because of their demeanor compared to bartenders at a lounge or even a restaurant. They even have pop chips free of charge in case you have drunchies! read more

It's hard to top Absolution for an evening flight of beers with the family. The place is clean and spacious, the staff is friendly and helpful, and they are very dog and kid friendly. Their game room has plenty of things to keep both the kiddos and adults entertained. If you're hungry, they have food carts on the weekend and never mind if you bring food or have it delivered. The beer is fantastic and they have a good variety. It's my favorite local brewery by a strong margin. Give it a try! read more

Beer was amazing and the food truck that was there was a perfect treat (I think they have different ones). They have a great deal for tastings and I think they do Groupon too. Well worth the money, and the seating is ample. Great for groups if you want to bring the whole crew. Not too crowded but still packed. Didn't go to the game room this time but there's always next time. read more

Absolution Brewing Company - Breweries Near Me - Torrance, California

Loved loved loved the beers here. Absolution is impressive in that it is attempting a wide breadth of diverse beers. Last Sunday I had the most delicious beer of my life, called Rest in Peach, a peach blonde ale. Sometimes blondes have a bitterness to them that I don't care for, but this blonde is incredible! Very mild with a sweetness that is incredible. After I tasted it, I made everyone else at our table taste it too, and they all loved it! It was definitely the winner at our table. If I hadn't been so beered out by then, I would have bought an entire growler of it and taken it home. Another winner was the Strawberry Trespasser Saison. So so good! The boo thought it was cool that Absolution also does a non-alcoholic soda. He loved the Redeemer Root Beer, and I hear their Confession Cream Soda is delicious too. We love the decor here, with old church pews for seating. We'd love to return and soon! It's fun to go from here to Scholb, which is right next door! read more

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It is too bad that some people judge a beer by its carbonation or expect all beers from all breweries to be the same style. I have had the fortune to try many of their beers and find each of them to have their own personality; as they should. Did they run out on opening day? Yeah, they introduced several small batches so people could see what is coming up. They currently have four "regular" brews available as they catch up to the demand. Watch for the Purgatory Hef, it is delicious. I found the Crimson to be a lot hoppier today than on opening day, but it is normal for beers to change as they get a little older. I look forward to their future brews. read more

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I should probably give Abso 4 stars but to be truthful it isn't there yet. The good first. They had an Amazing Groupon special tasting $20 for $40. It came with 12 tasting tokens and TWO take home six packs one of their red, the other an IPA. The staff was cool and some more knowledgeable about the beer than others. I had asked if they have any more West Coast styles because there was a heavy British influence but it turned into a not too on point answer. It's all about the yeast guys and some people have a preference including your brewers obviously. The tap room is basically awesome, big, lots of space to sit, stand or belly up and about 20+ taps. The beers are all over the the style map so you will have plenty to choose from. No particular order to it all, free style. The tasting started off fine. Tried the red, a kolch, an amber all pretty decent. The tastes whet south soon after. A coffee porter was bleh, a dark IPA tasted so sour, off. The DIPA tasted like homebrew. So this place has some pretty good beers and some pretty questionable ones. If your reputation is riding on the beer some of these brews should not have been poured. I personally think they are all over the map trying too much instead of having a couple dialed in recipes or a signature brew. Maybe they are still searching and feeling it out, fair they are only two years old. Problem is there is big competition in Torrance and right now I wouldn't need to hang out there week after week. As far as their Absolution theme. I didn't connect with it's religious under/overtones but maybe I'm too agnostic. read more

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Enjoyed their house made root beer more than any of the beers. Their hefeweizen was completely flavorless. The strawberry saison was decent but still underwhelming. I did very much enjoy the look and feel of the brewery but it doesn't help much when the beer is subpar. read more

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Super friendly staff. Beers were just okay at best. I'm an IPA guy but appreciate any good beer. I sampled all of their IPA's. Nothing stood out. No body, not much hop, just kind of average and bland. Normally I'd get a sampler and then get a full pour of my fave, but I just left. So underwhelmed that I didn't even want to sample more than the initial 6. Better beer at the other local breweries. read more

My new favorite local brewery. The taproom is around the side of the building and yes, you are in a business center (which I think is cool. It's hidden.). It is literally a hole in the wall, with lots of really good beer that is all so light and delightful! Their IPAs pack a punch! Strong Bart is awesome ! He's the first person I met there and he is the magic behind the beer! Really knowledgeable. I'm sipping on a citrus beer and it is so clean, crisp, and delicious ! Trying their citrus IPA next. read more

Absolution Brewing Company - Breweries Near Me - Torrance, California

Good selection, but nothing really stood out that made me want desperately come back again. I felt like at one point everything start tasting the same, and no it wasn't because I was feeling drunk. The beers are good, it just wasn't anything too special or stand out. If you relly like IPAs this will be the place for you. Purgatory Hefeweizen had a bit of a water after taste. Holy Cow Milk Stout didn't taste milky, but the texture definitely was creamy. It was still good though. Strawberry Saison tasted like a normal saison, but I was hoping for more of a strawberry kick to it. read more

I'm a beer girl and I love the new trend of craft breweries opening up all over. No longer do I need to travel down to the San Diego area to do some beer tasting because there's so many in the OC/LA area now. This brewery is but a hop-skip-and-a-jump away from where I spend a lot of my time during the week. They have a very nice set up in the back of an industrial business park. You will not see them from the street. Turn into the driveway by the building with "rke" on the side, go all the way back, turn left before you hit the building and follow the signs. Most of the time they have a food truck that has come by. I've seen two different taco trucks and a pizza truck. Good food from all. Absolution themselves does not serve food but if you bring the kids along, are the DD or just don't partake in alcohol they offer homemade cream soda and root beer. There aren't too many places to sit but that's typical with these types of places. Their beer isn't my favorite but it's pretty good and way better than a Budlight if you ask me. The bar tenders know their stuff and are always friendly to me. They offer a tasting flight for those who just want to pick a few beers to sample. read more

Located off Columbia St in Torrance in the industrial offices. This is one of those places where it's business is out of the warehouse connected to the office building. Kinda cool concept that businesses do you would not expect that when you think of a place to go have some brews. Mainly came here to support Evan Angelo's who had their cart set up next to the bar in a special event held here. There was also a band playing too. I'm not sure if on normal business time they have bands or not. Basically inside here there's one bar with a big screen tv and projected screen shot on the wall behind the bar. This is a cool place to hang out and have a brew I may have to come back again. Parking is not bad cause all the businesses are most likely closed by the time this place is opened because all the office buildings have posted signs about parking. Overall I recommend stopping by here if you're around the area. read more

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Not another craft brewery in Torrance When did the craft brew craze take off? 3 or 4 years ago? I remember when I used to go to Monkish and Smog when they opened and how empty those places were, and when the first craft brew craze launched places like JT Schmid's in Anaheim and Red Car more than 15 years ago. I used to travel a lot back then and would go to these little brew pub restaurants and collect t shirts, not to mention 20 years ago going to Portland for a weekend and only able to hit half of the brew pubs. So up until 4 or 5 years ago, these new craft drinkers giving ABC 5* were drinking Corona, Sam Adams, or MGD. So anything with the most minute amount of flavor is an improvement. Speaking of how new these "crafties" are, at bottleshop in Redondo the bartender was making a suggestion about an IPA and the person said they did not like sour beers. WTF. I went to ABC when it first opened and Wes gave me a smug response to if they will ever brew Lagers, which my response was to never go to ABC again, although I did like the very generic but drinkable pale ale they had at the time. I saw on the their FB page that they had a California Steam Lager and that Wes had left! So I decided to try this style of lager that used a warm temperature yeast so the beer wouldn't have to be lagered. It was OK but the bartenders were really nice and I really like the space. On weekends they have different caterers come in and serve "beer food." I will stick to Smog and the Dudes and look forward to the Strand moving across the street from Honda. I know that Yelp ratings come from the heart and glad that people are supporting our local breweries, but ABC at most is a 4* brewery. They don't do anything really different or revolutionary. If they want to take it to the next level they should start lagering like some of the other other brewers around the country who are trying to make Czech and German style Pils and Pilsners. read more

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This was pretty fun place to be for beer tasting! Great beer and friendly staff. We went on a weekend afternoon and it was pretty packed. We did a beer flight of six and enjoyed it very much. They also have root beer and cream soda so we tried root beer, too. I think they only have dried pretzels as a part of their menu but they do have food truck come if you want something a little bit more. Well, we drove over to sushi place afterwards instead but I guess if you wanted to spend more time there, food truck works better. read more

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PURE PLEASURE, NO GUILT! AMEN TO THAT! Came here with some friends on a beautiful Saturday afternoon, and found myself in a whirlwind of awesomeness. The beer here is good, how do I know? I tried every single one. My favorites included: FALLEN ARCHANGEL NITRO DOUBLE IPA (Absolutely incredible beer), THE WICKED TRIPLE IPA (smooth enough to make you think you're drinking a normal IPA), and the Grateful RED. But have to say every beer here is good. Narrowing it down to my favorites was like asking me if I like wings or pizza more. The taproom was vibrant and instantly validated my decision to drive down from LA to come visit. They have numerous TVs around to catch the big game, as well as board games to keep you entertained. TO TOP THAT OFF, I put my business card in their drawing and ended up winning a free hat! Hell yeah! Now I can let everyone know where to go to find their craft beer ABSOLUTION. Coming back very soon, heck, might just leave work early and drive over now. Highly recommended! read more