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    Arcana Brewing Company

    4.5 (137 reviews)
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    Justin F.

    I was meeting up with some friends to checkout my buddy's collaboration dark mild. I have never been here before but the beers were all great. They also had some interesting high ABV meads on tap as well as a braggot. This is the kinds of hidden small brewery that craft brewing is all about. Lots of interesting options to try, and not all IPAs. They did have a pretty decent Rye IPA on though. Plenty of tables and seating and the bar tender / brewer was friendly to talk to. I wish I would have taken more pictures but I was too busy hanging out with friends.

    Crystal F.

    I was not impressed with Arcana Brewing at all, when you walk in it's very messy and cluttered with souvenir cups, plants, weird fish tanks and just too much stuff. The beers were nothing special, I usually ask for a sample splash before committing to a full beer to make sure I like it, and the guy at the counter (the bald guy that needs to work on his customer service skills) kept rushing me into ordering and giving me an attitude because I didn't order a full pint. I ordered a small cup of Dark Magician mead, it was only ok, kinda weird and metallic tasting. I wanted to try another mead on tap and asked for another sample splash the same staff member rudely told me that was my last sample and I needed to buy something. So I ended up ordering Blood of the North, a semi sweet mead, it wasn't great, just ok and tasted off and metallic. I won't come back to this brewery, treating customers poorly and with pressure makes this brewery desperate for business.

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    Josué R.

    Was doing some shopping in Carlsbad with the wife and when it was finally time to relax and drink we came across this amazing place. We were immediately greeted by Dan and his warm gentle charm totally adds to the vibe of this place. The atmosphere is unlike any other brewery with so many quirky pieces of art throughout the space as well as beautiful plants. You can easily lose track of time being in here. Lastly if you become a member you will be given a custom mug that will be displayed on the wall waiting for you to come back and have some beers. Such an amazing sight to see.

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    Craig W.

    Here's what is good--really good--about Arcana: they make a lot of different styles of beer and they make them very well. I can appreciate a good IPA but when a beer menu is filled with 90% IPAs, my eyes roll. Arcana has IPAs, but they also make pilsners, stouts, sours, porters, braggots (beer/mead hybrid), and other styles. Fortunately, if you're the adventurous type, they offer flights so you can try many of their offerings. Just look out: some of these brews are high on the ABV scale (as in over 11%). They can lay you flat. I passed out about a half hour after my visit here. I found the braggots particularly good. They're definitely on the sweeter and boozier side, so look out. The brewery is located inside a warehouse-y space but they've done a nice job of making it feel homey inside. There is a nice TV and snacks for sale, although you can bring in outside food. They also have some seating under a tent in the parking lot. It's 18 and up only here so no kiddos. I like family friendly breweries myself but that won't stop me from returning when the beers are this good.

    Katy T.

    This is such an amazing brewery! The beer and honey based beers were all so flavorful and full bodied. I loved every single drink I tried. My fiancé also felt the same! The owner/brew master served us and he was such a nice and just cool guy. He answered all our questions and took time to chat with us. The place has a really great vibe and cool steam Punk and eclectic vibe. The only down side is we live ten hours away and can't come here every week. But I will make sure I find my way back.

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    Lisa W.

    Hard to find, but once you enter that busy park it's on the left side. The place is big- decorated with mugs. You can't drink from the mugs unless you're in the mug club. The mugs are all handmade and it's actually really nice and detailed looking. Beers were decent- some better than others. Their IPAs are way too bitter, like a really strong bitter after taste, even stronger than the normal. Wasn't a fan of that. I did enjoy their honey ale and apple ale. Reminded me of the holidays! Dog friendly and not kid friendly. They have a sign about not allowing kids/anyone under 21 years old to be fair. I actually like that policy! Sometimes an adult place just need to be just adults.

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    Gus L.

    I gotta say...Arcana Brewing Co. continues to impress even years later, much like a good barrel aged beer(beer pun anyone?). Arcana has adjusted, shuffled, tweaked and changed with the times and still the beers are top notch and the laughs wholehearted. If Arcana isn't on your list of local craft breweries to try...it should be.

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    Jeremy S.

    Arcana is a fantastic little brewery located amidst an industrial park in unsuspecting Carlsbad. This place has an excellent lineup of IPAs and Ales, headlined IMHO by their mosaic IPA, which was extremely fragrant and tasted delicious. Arcana has cool vibes all around, friendly staff, the occasional food truck and a pretty nice setup for some competitive darts. I heard rumors about their mug club, but there's quite the waiting list so I prefer just to come in and grab a couple of pints outside of this prestigious club lol. Oh and that "passionate monkey mead" is the sneakiest 10% beer known to man, just a heads up... Overall, great brewery and good times. Legit- Friendly staff Fantastic beer Cool vibes Great music Sports on TV Nice dart setup Food trucks Pet friendly Inexpensive Meh- Pretty loud

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    This place is great! The owner is very inviting and genuine. The ambience and environment is unique. Definitely recommend!

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    The owner is such a cool guy, he bartends and creates a welcoming and fun experience for anyone who comes in

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    Great beer, great atmosphere, lovely people and owned by a passionate and ingenious brew master

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    Chill, English pub type of atmosphere with great beer brewed in house. Super friendly and helpful staff.

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    Great little local brewery where the Owner serves them up himself - awesome spot! They sell to-go's as well!

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    All the beers are solid. Some are really great. Definitely try the braggot (mead beer essentially)

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