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    Culture Brewing

    4.4 (103 reviews)
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    Closed 11:00 am - 10:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Scott P.

    I really love the Encinitas location. It's very chill and fun to go to. Their service has been amazing. It has indoor and outdoor seating with a very dog friendly vibe. They even have water bowls for your four four legged friends. For good beer at a good location grab a pint and enjoy.

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    Jamie P.

    While walking by we stopped in for a quick beer. The outside seating was nice and service at the bar was quick. We tried the Blonde which was really good. I'd love to try more next time I'm in Encinitas.

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    Jarek M.

    Cool brewery in the heart of Encinitas. Great location and very swanky brewery. Nice big open space concept inside with big front window that fully opens and brings fresh ocean breeze inside. There is designated seating are outside the brewery as well. The atmosphere was very relaxed and mellow. Bar staff was friendly and mingled with random guests. The choice of music help the evening ambiance even more. They offer good selection of beers. You can sample IPA, Ales, and few lagers. Definitely good place to come back to.

    3 for $3 tasters on Tuesdays!
    Jenna S.

    This place was pretty good! We enjoyed the vibe of the place and the worker was very friendly. We tried some good beers and we loved the 3 for $3 deal they have on Tuesdays! You get three tasters for only $3 total! It was a really awesome deal! The white chocolate stout was unlike a stout we had before and was very good! We ended up getting some to go, they had a mix 4-pack of the white chocolate and the chocolate stout. We thought this was really fun!

    Carmen V.

    Excellent urban brewery to spend a Saturday or Sunday afternoon. This is my to-go place with my Spanish girlfriends. We love our 101 up and down and we love spending time checking people and having a beer at Culture. Plus the constantly changing expos of various painters makes this place even more interesting. Is very dog friendly and sometimes we even meet the dog owners thanks to them:) You gotta talk to people. This is actually one of the few places around where people seem to have a good time, not pretentious and you can have amiable conversations with strangers. Very recommended.

    Yvette A.

    Good ciders, nice outdoor seating. Right in the heart of Encinitas. Staff is always nice and welcoming. Stop by say Hi and show them some love.

    Jenn C.

    I've been to the Solana Beach one numerous times, so I am familiar with the beers. I was pretty stoked they opened up shop in Encinitas, walking distance from my work. All of their beers are pretty solid. In addition, they have a diverse selection, which is particularly helpful, since my husband and I have different tastes in beers. I'm a big IPA lover, while he is not, and these days, most joints tend to be pretty IPA-happy. We came on a Friday afternoon, and sampled all kinds of stuff. I really enjoyed the hazy IPA. I also tried Husband's milk stout and found it smooth, creamy, and excellent. I had a sip of my friend's strawberry rhubarb beer (a sour). I'm not a big fan of sours, but the acidity in this one was on the subtle side, with nice fruity notes and a lovely rose-pink color. It was pretty good. I also had a taster of the wildflower (?hope I'm remembering it correctly?) IPA. It definitely had an unfamiliar and unique floral tone to it. It was fun and interesting for a taster, but I probably would not order an entire pint of it. As usual, enjoyed the time here.

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    Miori I.

    2nd time visiting Culture Brewing. 1st time at this location. With so many brewery and pub options in the Downtown Encinitas area, it's hard to choose where to hydrate. That is until you see Culture Brewing. Love how open and breezy it is inside. The staff is friendly and very helpful with suggestions and tastings. Can't beat a chill vibe and great beer! We'll definitelty keep coming back!

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    Always a great time here and staff is always very friendly. Over the years they've maintained excellent service and ambiance

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    Thanks for coming in Jenn!

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    Thank you Miori!

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    Best Customer service i have Received in a very long time. Larry was super friendly. I will be back. Thank you Culture brewing.

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    Do they have any food?

    Hi John, We do have a kitchen but do sell Bitchin Sauce and chips. You are always more than… Read more

    Do they have gluten free drink options?

    Hi Jenine! Most of our beers are gluten reduced, we use cleriferm during fermentation to make it safe for gluten intolerant and especially patrons with celiacs to drink. We aim to make our beer under 20ppm but please note that on our beer tiles we… Read more

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    Their milk stout is amazing and the Hazy IPA was delicious.

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