Cancel

    Open app

    Search

    Nova Brewing

    4.3 (368 reviews)
    Closed Closed

    Services - Nova Brewing

    Venue rental

    Nova Brewing Photos

    You might also consider

    More like Nova Brewing

    Recommended Reviews - Nova Brewing

    Your trust is our priority, so businesses can't pay to alter or remove their reviews. Learn more about reviews.
    Yelp app icon
    Browse more easily on the app
    Review Feed Illustration

    Reviews With Photos

    Ashley F.

    I was very pleasantly surprised with this brewery. The place itself is behind a gate so you have to be buzzed in. It's a hidden gem for sure. We tried the hatsukoi, sparkling cherry sake and the ooglong island beer. Everything was delicious and different than the usual breweries I go to. I loved the uniqueness and the space. The service was good. There was one person running the show and he was great. I have already told family members and friends about this spot. I will definitely visit again!

    Marisol F.

    A hidden gem We wanted to try new things and decided to come to sample their sake. This a small little place full of flavor. My favorite one was Doburoku unfiltered sake, creamy custard flavor. We also like gravity, not your typical sake, pleasantly refreshing and delicious. The host was very nice and knowledgeable of the process. I would definitely come back !!

    Joyce L.

    Sake and beer!! The spot is located in a gated business park. There's a number posted on the side that you call and they'll let you in. I've been to this spot twice now and my favorites so far are the Doburoku, mango Doburoku, and oolong beer. I personally love unfiltered sakes. You can bring outside food, which is nice to catch up with friends. It's a chill and small spot with a few long tables. One of my favorite spots to stop by when I'm in the area.

    Entrance to Nova Brewing Co
    Stevin F.

    Attended this location through a Yelp event. Did not even know there was a Sake brewery so close, let alone one of such great Sake. The owner and his staff gave us an amazing presentation and tour. We tried 3 different Sake and a sake wine?? My favorite was the Gravity which was a traditional Sake and was able to try a rarity to me the Doburoku are milky looking Sake with particles of rice still in it, what a treat. The ambiance was of a small family run sake house. Definitely telling my friends about this gem.

    Beer menu
    Gabriel A.

    I have been meaning to come to Nova for some time. They are the only Sake brewing company I am aware of in SoCal. We had to call to them to get the front gate opened. I ordered the sake flight which had 6 glasses. It was plenty to drink for a tasting. I particularly liked the cherry flavored one, peach flavored one & the unfiltered one. All of the sake is cold and they were all smooth. I bought two bottles to take home. Unfortunately they were out of the cherry. Next time, I will try the beer flight and get a bottle of the cherry Sake. They allow you to bring outside food so we got takeout dinner and enjoyed it with our sake and beer.

    menu
    Jinyoung J.

    I came here via Justin's recommendation, and he let me sample different drinks. I can't exactly remember everything but all I know is that I really only liked the drink that I ordered because it was fruity. I got the Momo. It was fragrant, and I loved the fruitiness of it. I think maybe I lack the knowledge and expertise to be able to judge the drinks themselves, because none of them really appealed to me. However, the sake taste was a new experience. The plum wine was okay, but very different from what I'm used to. The inside is very cozy though. It would be perfect for smaller groups. The coolest thing about this place is the story of how it came to be!

    Gary D.

    Friend of mine loves sake and I wanted to gift him something special. Searching the internet lead me here,to Nova Brewing. The story was inspiring and interesting and compelled me to take a deeper dive. The brewery,in close proximity to where I live was an ever better incentive to check out this hidden gem. Tucked away in a business park,the brewery overall was a great experience. The staff person who was there was so very helpful and knowledgeable and made me feel welcomed. We ordered the the flight sampler of both sake and beer. All offerings were great tasting and enjoyable. I ended up buying a couple of bottles of sake for my friend and am curious to hear what he has to say. I loved what I sampled. I will definitely be back.

    5/2023 Menu
    Alex A.

    I gotta be honest, I was pleasantly surprised with Nova's Ginjo 7 beer. In fact, it was take a 4pk to go good. Accessing this place is a bit unconventional, it's almost like a speakeasy access but with an urban twist. You call up and they open the gates. Anyways, the brews deliver. Their Ginjo 7 is such a rich blonde ale, wow! The service was top notch too. Overall it's a solid brewery with outstanding beer. Will come again.

    Beer flight
    Alicia G.

    If you can't decide between sake or beer... why not try both??? This place has a gorgeous selection of sake yeast beer, sake, and, oh, I almost forgot... they make their own PLUM WINE! It is a tad different to find and the hours are select. When you arrive, they're will be a gate with a phone number. Call it and say the "secret not so secret" password under the phone number to enter

    our selection
    Skye S D.

    recently found out this brewery also serves sake so wanted 2 give em a try :) place is not huge but has a good selection of beers we ordered a $20 flight of 6 choices: yuzu witbier (beer) dunkel weizen (beer) yuzu vacuum (sake) ginjo white (beer) gravity (sake) okinawa (beer) beers were good, minus dunkel weizen didnt like our 2 sake selections friendly staff $20 is bit steep would visit again

    Cydia N.

    I like that they offer sake, beer and wine tasting. I believe it's the first sake tasting in Los Angeles. When we were there, they were sold out on half of the tasting menu. Wasn't a lot of option to try. We got Oolong Island (My fav), Ginjo 7 blue, Okinawa Smoke (Very Smokey, not my fav), Vacuum, Gravity and Sweet Peach. I really liked Oolong. It's very unique, something I've never had before. As for the vibes of this place definitely needs some improvement. Empty fridge, empty shelves, plain walls, seats are either too high or too low. Overall it wasn't very comfortable. I think i will come back to give it another shot and hopefully there will be more options to try. FIY: Most of the older reviews on this page belongs to REV

    Erica E.

    Nova Brewing has been hands down the best brewery I've ever been to this year! My friends and I heard about it from another friend that is a frequent visitor as well. Super close by to where I live and in a gated area. *call the number on the sign -- right side of the gate* Quaint place that makes you feel at home, whether you're on a date or with a group of friends, you just feel at ease. Plenty of seating that you can rearrange to fit more people if you come in with a large party. The owners, Emiko and James, are very friendly and welcoming! I remember the first time my bf brought me to Nova and we had a great conversation with Emiko about how her and her husband started out there.The epitome of hospitality really :) Although there's no food, they allow you to bring in outside food and they sell some drinking snacks! Nova also hosts special events depending on the season or occasions! Would really recommend you to check those out because the vendors are top notch! While at Nova, I definitely recommend getting the flight so you can try a bit of everything. Their menu is always evolving and every beer, sake, or wine is worth a try. My all time favorite is the Ginjo 7 White which is a refreshing blonde ale that hits the spot after a long day of work. If you want a delicious sake to try out Gravity is the way to go, but you can't go wrong with any of the other options either. Check out their IG page for any updates or seasonal drinks. If you get the chance, FORSURE order the Red Yuzu Sour while you can!

    Sake float with ice cream by @tastyfood626 on Instagram.

    See all

    9 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Cindy G.
    194
    101
    118

    10 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 5
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Helpful 4
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Kevin W.
    790
    3015
    20393

    11 years ago

    Helpful 3
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of C W.
    24
    47
    60

    12 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of John D.
    3
    53
    94

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    11 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0
    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    12 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Edward R.

    Edward R.

    Thanks for the love! See you at the speakeasy!

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    6 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Emiko T.

    Emiko T.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Mazlo M.
    9
    256
    115

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Vianka A.
    308
    244
    400

    11 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Edward R.

    Edward R.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    4 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    10 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Edward R.

    Edward R.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 2
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Helpful 2
    Thanks 0
    Love this 3
    Oh no 0
    Photo of marlene a.
    110
    58
    55

    8 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Edward R.

    Edward R.

    Thanks so much for the love! Come back to the speakeasy anytime!

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Tulio C.
    1657
    10
    0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Gia B.
    0
    24
    5

    7 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 5
    Oh no 0

    9 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Edward R.

    Edward R.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Brandon K.
    374
    57
    75

    11 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Juan M.
    15
    295
    123

    10 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    Such a great atmosphere!!! Will definitely return! Cute little place with art touches and amazing taco family out in back

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 1
    Oh no 0

    7 years ago

    $16 for a flight of beer, 4 of the beers are legit undrinkable. Don't bother with this place.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0
    Photo of Monse F.
    137
    92
    209

    9 years ago

    Business owner information

    Photo of Edward R.

    Edward R.

    Helpful 1
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    8 years ago

    Helpful 0
    Thanks 0
    Love this 0
    Oh no 0

    Page 3 of 10

    Ask the Community - Nova Brewing

    Do they have food here on Sunday's?

    We usually don’t have food unless we have events going on. We do have snacks or you can bring your own food!

    Can be I bring my own food?

    Yes!

    Would a teen be allowed to accompany a group of adults? We would go on a weekday afternoon.

    I'm guessing yes, as I saw a group with kids around 10 with them

    Ho many glasses are there for 1 flight?

    6

    View All 5 Questions

    Review Highlights - Nova Brewing

    The Rev is also very into giving back to the community, helping out with varies charities and small businesses.

    Mentioned in 44 reviews

    Read more highlights

    You might also consider

    Palos Verdes Wine Club

    Palos Verdes Wine Club

    4.9(35 reviews)
    33.8 mi
    Romantic vibe
    Outdoor seating

    We had the most incredible experience from start to finish. From the moment we arrived, the service…read moreduring our wine tasting and dinner was truly impeccable--attentive, knowledgeable, and perfectly timed without ever feeling intrusive. You can tell this team takes pride in what they do. The wine tasting was beautifully curated, and the staff did such a great job walking us through each pour, sharing helpful details, and making the whole experience feel relaxed but still elevated. Every question we had was answered with ease, and the pacing was spot-on. Dinner was just as impressive. Our table shared the chicken, steak, and salmon, and every single dish was outstanding. The chicken was flavorful and perfectly cooked, the steak was tender and rich, and the salmon was beautifully prepared--fresh, delicate, and full of flavor. Sharing everything family-style made it even better because we got to try a little of everything, and honestly, there wasn't a single miss. What really stood out, though, was the hospitality. We felt genuinely taken care of the entire evening, and it made the night feel special. This is the kind of service and dining experience that makes you want to come back immediately--and bring friends. Highly recommend for a wine tasting, date night, or special occasion. We'll absolutely be back.

    This is a hidden gem for wine enthusiasts who want to taste a variety of decent varietals from the…read moretop regions in the world. But the added bonus is their excellent food menu. We ordered the duck cassoulet, pear and Gorgonzola salad and a very tasty salmon entree. They swap out wines periodically. We were treated to some top quality full bodied reds (Syrah, Cabernet) and our server knew his stuff to guide us with our picks. Make the trek out to Palos Verdes and you won't be disappointed. We'll be back for sure.

    Photos
    Palos Verdes Wine Club
    Palos Verdes Wine Club
    Palos Verdes Wine Club

    See all

    Third Street Wine Shop - The Mini Sampler ... PERFECT with the Rosè wines!

    Third Street Wine Shop

    4.9(176 reviews)
    8.8 mi
    $$

    For more than twelve years, our group has gathered at the Third Street Wine Shop every Wednesday…read morenight. We were first introduced to one another by the previous owners, Mary and Jim, during one of their events--little did we know those introductions would grow into lifelong friendships. Over the years, our Wednesday Wine Nights became a tradition we all cherished. When we learned that the shop was going up for sale, we were understandably nervous. We wondered what would happen if it didn't sell--where would we go? And if it did sell, what if the new owners changed the shop in ways we didn't love? What if we didn't connect with them the way we had with Mary and Jim, who had become family to us? Then it happened, the shop sold. We were introduced to Maria and Veronica, and it was truly love at first meeting. They are two of the kindest, most welcoming women, and they have brought fresh ideas and wonderful energy to the shop. Our Wednesday Wine Nights continue today, and we are grateful to have gained new friends in Maria, Veronica, and their families, who help run this warm, family-operated business. The Third Street Wine Shop remains a place where you are welcomed the moment you walk in--where the owners make you feel like you're their only guests. I cannot recommend this place highly enough. It's the perfect spot to relax and enjoy a tasting, a glass, or a bottle of exceptional wine, paired with one of their beautiful charcuterie boards or other delicious snacks. And for those who prefer beer, they offer a great selection of local craft options as well. We hope to see you there soon!

    Not only do I love this place for the wine but I love it for the service and ambiance!…read more They always make us feel right at home and everyone we bring here ends up loving it just as much !

    Photos
    Third Street Wine Shop - No Rosè tasting would be complete without something from Provence!

    No Rosè tasting would be complete without something from Provence!

    Third Street Wine Shop
    Third Street Wine Shop

    See all

    Milestone Creative Space - Baby shower

    Milestone Creative Space

    4.9(7 reviews)
    0.7 mi
    Veteran-owned & operated
    Women-owned & operated

    I had such a great experience hosting my wedding reception here! The owner, Ray, was incredibly…read morenice and professional from start to finish. He made the entire process smooth and stress-free, and even gave us plenty of time to set up, which I truly appreciated. The security staff he assigned the day of were also very kind, welcoming, willing to assist if need be, which made both me and my guests feel comfortable throughout the event. It really added to the overall positive atmosphere. The venue itself is beautiful, modern, clean, and very spacious. It was the perfect setup for our party, and everything flowed so well. The outdoor patio was also such a great bonus, we had tacos set up out there, and it became a fun hangout spot where guests could relax and enjoy themselves. So many of my guests complimented the space and even mentioned they'd love to host their own events here in the future. I highly recommend this venue to anyone looking for a stylish and well-managed place to host an event!

    We used Milestone to host our baby shower, and it was wonderful!! After the walkthrough with Ray,…read morewe knew this is where we wanted our special day to be. Kia was great with planning out my layout and the balloons were great! She pays attention to detail which was so appreciated. For security we had James and Millie, and we couldn't ask for a better duo. They were both so helpful and went above and beyond the day of. Thank you so much Milestone for your superb staff. I appreciate you!

    Photos
    Milestone Creative Space - Baby shower main hall photo backdrop.

    Baby shower main hall photo backdrop.

    Milestone Creative Space - Baby shower main hall.

    Baby shower main hall.

    Milestone Creative Space - Baby shower food area.

    See all

    Baby shower food area.

    Nova Brewing - venues - Updated May 2026

    Loading...
    Loading...
    Loading...