This place is the hidden gem of Rancho Cucamonga. My fiancé introduced us to it after he stumbled upon it on Google looking for sour beers. Sour Cellar offers 2oz. 6oz. & 12oz. options for their beers. You can get them as singles or as a flight. In our case we chose the "give me everything" option in 2oz. tasters. Here's the breakdown by flight, from favorites to least favorites. Flight 1: Jammiest bits of jam 5.1% Bellywengins 4.8% Sieve memory 11.3% Harvested 5.7% Timbers 7.0% Flight 2: Pyrotechnic pleasantries 5.9% Lemoncholy 4.5% Blenheim cloud 6.7% Darkle 10.8% Smilence 6.8% Flight 3: Sunburst 6.8% Drinkitite 6.4% No return ticket 5.9% Rampers 6.7% Pongelo 6.4% If you're a fan of sours, don't skip out on this place. The owners are a husband and wife who happen to be the sweetest people in town. A+ to them and their little business read more

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If you are not a fan of sour beers, you might as well pass on Sour Cellars, which will work well because then the non-sour beer people won't be mucking up this lovely establishment! First I am a big lover of sour beers. My wife, well...not so much on the sour beers. Sour Cellars is in the typical little industrial park and very easy to find. The interior is beautiful with a very old world, luxurious feel to it. Very comfortable, cool, and welcoming. We walked in and there were only two other people in the place. We received a warm welcome from the young lady behind the bar who set us up with two flights. They had twelve beers on tap, with a few more in bottles. Most of the beers on tap are also available in a bottle to go. I'm not going to review each beer individually as I just don't have the attention span left after sampling all of them... Wait what was that? Squirrel! Uh, ok, anyway...My favorites were the Bellywengins, a Berliner sour with an optional Waldmeister Getrankesirup which is added to the glass before the pour. This results in a beer which closely resembles a green apple Jolly Rancher in color and the taste is pretty close as well. Now some will think that sounds nasty, me included at first, but this was actually one of my preferred beers. Another that stood out was the Darkle, a dark sour aged in second use whiskey barrels. There was a lot going on here and you could definitely smell and taste the whiskey...works for me! Sour Cellars is well worth the trip. Great atmosphere and really good sour beers! Get off your ass and go taste some excellent sour beers! Please, follow my brewery reviews from across the U.S. and beyond! https://www.yelp.com/collection/-8iscFkpiiCI563-FDfwGg?utm_content=Collections&utm_source=ishare read more

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True masters of the sour beer! Very friendly people and unique beers here. This place has taken the time to refine a special art.

First time here! On my way to the desert for the perseids meteor shower and had to stop by since i live out in orange county, and im really glad i did! Great selection of fruits, bases and dry hopped selections and all their beers are barrel aged for at least one year! My friend and i both liked the atmosphere a lot, reminded me of a speakeasy with dark colors and lounge areas. Bottles to go are $17 which is very fair for year long aged beers. I had the beers on the menu that are marked and loved them all!! Plenty of parking, not too crowded and easy to find. Got some bottles for the road and will be back anytime im in the remote area, great job all around Sour Cellars!! Update! Made the drive from Huntington Beach up with a buddy today to pick up some 'Pyrotechnic Pleasantries' (strawberry golden sour) bottles. They did not dissappoint!! Seriously fantastic flavor of ripe strawberries, perfectly balanced with barrel, tartness and sweetness. Best strawberry sour Ive had and Ive had some killer ones, so cheers to Sour Cellars for raising the bar! read more

Truly great things take time, effort, and skill to make. The years of training and experimentation required to master a craft are often forgotten by people on the consuming side of things, but it's impossible to forget the artistry when you taste a beer brewed and blended by Sour Cellars. Their barrel room is a mixture of old-world tradition and modern science, leaning strongly towards the old traditions. All beers are both fermented and aged in wood barrels, a process which creates a depth of flavor, smoothness of texture, and clarity that is nothing short of remarkable. Each blend is carefully crafted from a variety of barrels, of differing ages and characters, in order to present the best of various attributes present in each barrel. (When fermenting and/or aging in wood, each barrel will develop a different character over time even when filled with the exact same initial recipe.) Every beer they make is wonderful, unique, and magical. No two batches can ever be exactly the same, and yet there is a consistency to the quality that makes these differences something to be treasured rather than a point of critique. Few brewers are willing to spend the time required for beers such as these; beers which are so splendid that they can be enjoyed even when they warm to room temperature require years to create as opposed to the weeks/months-long cycles for your typical "craft" beer. Their process is full of patient risks and adventurous experimentation, and the results speak for themselves. If you love beer and would like to know what the pinnacle of the art can be, look no further than Sour Cellars. Highly recommended for fans of the world-class Belgian blenderies such as Cantillon, 3 Fonteinen, etc. I'm quite sure that these drinks will hold up against such legendary competition. read more

Sour Cellars was amazing! I loved the vibe of the place and the drinks were amazing! Also the owners are some of the sweetest people I have ever met read more

Sour Cellars is such and amazing brewery. They are serious about their sours and it is very rare, not only to find a brewery that serves sours, but one that specializes in them. I wish they had a location closer to me but totally worth the drive. read more

Best sour beers in Cali, one of the best brewery's in Cali. The beers are the bomb, for any sour beer lover this place is a must. No TV's, no food vendor needed, just a chill spot that stands on the quality of their beer. This is my favorite brewery read more

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If you enjoy sours this spot is THE place to go. They have a great selection of their delicious craft sours, staff is friendly and the atmosphere is just phenomenal in a vintage cool kinda way. They offer flights so you can try a variety of their brews and sell bottles to go. Fair warning sours aren't cheap and any true sour lover is already aware of this. Only problem is due to how small they are the hours are limited. read more

Went by this brewery on a whim last sunday... during my own brewery tour. There wasnt much signage outside. It was in front of the industrial park so it wasn't too hard to find. When i went in, it was fairly quiet. The red curtains around gave it a slightly goth feel but not creepy. Lots of comfy looking chairs and sofas.. i sat at the bar and checked out the menu. I love that this place only has sour beers. I got talking to the owner and this place is run solely by him and his wife. And everything is brewed in small batches and fermented in barrels. It was crazy to me that he makes so many delicious beers without any of the fancy equipments n brewing things. Also they bottle everything on site. He also mentioned that all beers age over a year since they r all sour beers. I wanted to try them all but i tried 7 of their stronger beers. I loved the darkle which is sour aged in bourbon barrel. I will be back to this one for sure. Seems like a good place to drink n read a book to kill some time n relax. read more

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Man, this place is legit. I got the flight of "everything", and wasn't disappointed by any of it. Some were definitely better than others, but that's more of a preference thing. The interior was extremely unique, and they do a great job separating themselves from other breweries. I'm not huge on sours, but I do recommend everyone to come give this new spot a shot. I'll be going back for a tour soon! Thanks to the owners, and keep up the great work and wonderful hospitality. read more

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True sours. This place has some of the best sours in the country. Adrift and Play Camel were the standouts but you really can't go wrong. Unfortunately I'm just visiting California because I would be a regular here if I lived close by. read more

DEEELICIOUS! As an absolute slave to any sour/tarte/gose beer out there, this place was like heaven to me. As other reviewers have stated, it really is a hidden gem. (It is quite literally, hidden in an industrial complex like many other breweries often are). I loved the dark, victorian ambiance inside. 10 points alone for the gorgeous doggo hanging out inside. The staff was really kind and helpful. There are board and card games present too. We ordered two flights and a couple of 6 oz. options. Everything was absolutely delicious and colorful! My favorite was the lemon one but I truly enjoyed everything. There are usually a ton of options on tap, and I like that there are options for different sizes (6 oz. / 12 oz.) Prices were totally great too. I will definitely be back!!! read more

I have not had a bad tasting beer from here yet. Some of the best sours I've had. This brewery is definitely at the top of my list for best breweries in California. read more

I just turned 21 on February 17 of this year so I'm experimenting different beers to see what I like. So I came here because my friend recommended me to try out Sour Drinks and I was impressed with the flavor. The Employees here is so nice I can tell there's a lot of regulars that go here. I like that these drinks don't have a bitter taste like all the other drinks I had. The decoration in this place is like olden times and classy. I ordered flights I got Jammiest Bits of Jam,Damfino,Pyrotechnic Pleasantries, Spout, Breaking Camp, Pongelo and Harvested. My favorite drink was Pongelo next time I go I know what drink to get. They do have bottles to go it ranges from $16-$22 depending on the drink you want. All the drinks here at Sour Sellers are Barrel Fermented and aged 14+ months. I love this place I'm glad I came here to give it a try. read more

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Was craving some sour beer & this joint popped up. Best part it's 15 min from the house. All I have to say is if you like sour beer this is definitely worth the trip to the IE. I was greeted by the owners wife who was very engaged with everyone that was at the counter and recommended a few beers that are there top sellers. Jammiest bits of jam, Sooner Batch #2, Bellywengians, Darkle & the Pongelo. All I have to say is that all the beers were on point and I wish I had more time to sample more of there beers that I missed. Definitely headed back w/ some friends to try out the rest of there selection. read more

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Believe the hype! This is THE legit sour spot. So many distinct styles but still true to their sour roots. Plus it's cool joint, super chill vibe! read more

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Duuude. This place is excellent. The owners own it, run it, and work it. Oh, and most importantly, brew the beer. The oh-so exquisite mouth-puckeringest most bodacious and most delicious of sour beers...you want experimental? try their Darkle (I dare you to blind taste test this with Sang Noir & Consecration). You want funk? Wiping Feet (think Fortune Favors the Funk). You want exemplary? Damfino. They have it all- no less than 16 sour beers on tap. Got a bottle of Sour Cellars brew at my local bottle shop (yum), then realized they'd be on the way home after a day at Big Bear so figured I had to check em out. Walked into the tasting room and what...the...hell. Transported to another place with their decor, lighting, etc. The pictures online don't do it justice. I mean we've got Phantom Carriage by my place which is the closest comparison I can make if you're familiar, but Phantom Carriage is a themed tasting room, whereas Sour Cellars is a mood tasting room. I realized if I were ever stuck there alone for a few minutes, I'd be sure something would jump out of one their hanging tapestries and steal my soul. Antique furniture thoughtfully arranged all throughout with a small doorway into the brewing and barrel room, through which I took the liberty of bothering the brewer to bend his ear and tell him how much I dug his creations. In short...check it out; as others have said, you'll be glad you did. Will definitely make a point to stop by again soon, and long live West Coast Sour Beers!!! read more

Best destination for Sour Beer This Beer is all aged at least 12 Months for the best Flavor Nothig else like this around New to The Inland Empire read more

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Victorian atmosphere, very different and unique compared to other brewery's. Owners are super nice and knowledgeable. We were able to bring our own food and enjoy some sours. read more

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This was such a cool place! The owner was so sweet and so knowledgeable! The beers were really good. My husband is a big fan of sours and he ordered two flights to try. He liked all of them. But aside from the beer, the atmosphere is really cool. There is seating inside and out, which was nice. read more

Best beer in Rancho Cucamonga, hands down! The ambiance and service are top notch. Cool little spot to hang and enjoy good beer and stimulating conversation. Highly recommend this spot! We will definitely come back again and again. read more

Sour Cellars - Flights for days! The best beer in Rancho Cucamonga, hands down! Great atmosphere and great staff. Support our local small businesses!! - Breweries Near Me - Rancho Cucamonga, California

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Amazing atmosphere and theme!! And if you're into sour beers thisbis your spot!! Beers are sours but so many variables of them. read more

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My wife loves this place because she loves sours. It is cool that there is a place that focuses on sours though I wish they had more variety. Also it's not not kid friendly but is more quiet and dark than other breweries but I guess it is a cellar read more

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Great place ! Nice decorations and great ambience ! The people are always friendly and helpful in assisting on choosing what to drink !

if you enjoy sours, look no further. THE SPOT! it's a hidden gem with the be of sour beers you can imagine. highly recommend: Bellywengians (either syrup, you won't be disappointed) Frochard Jammiest Bits of Jam Carriwitchet Pie Pusher Cheers! read more

great vibe and great beer! Bryan & Chintya are extremely welcoming and nice, and very on top of it - interior is beautiful and they treat you very nicely. would highly recommend to anyone in the area/to anyone wanting to try some sours! also fantastic artwork on their bottles read more

Absolutely delicious beers are brewed here! I love traveling to breweries all over the country on my quest to visit all national parks throughout the United States. Consider it a side quest! Sour Cellars has EXCEPTIONAL beers in the sour realm. I am a sour lover no doubt, but I find unique flavors and high alcohol percentages that I would normally shy away from at many other breweries; however Sour Cellars seems to do some sort of magic that makes what I my tastes often find distasteful to be full of flavor and smooth! Definitely give this a try if you are considering a new brewery. It's low-key, but it's in my top 3 breweries of all time! read more

Best brewery Best beers Best bathroom Best owners (Cynthia + Brian) Best dog Also best pilsner, non-sour 5/5 atmosphere 5/5 will come every week read more

Excellent brewery if you enjoy sour beers. Really cool ambience and vibe. The folks that work there are really friendly.

The staff was very nice and greeted us upon entry, explained their most popular beers and handed us a menu. The atmosphere is pretty neat, very "cellar-like". They have someone doing their really cool (although weird) art all over the walls and their t-shirts. Although, I would argue their chairs, while cool looking, are somewhat hard to sit in if you're tasting with other people. Very good sours, though more on the extreme sour side than I'd like. They had good depth. Good beer, good variety, just not my favorite in the way of sours. read more

If you're a fan of sour style beers, you MUST visit Sour Cellars. Their selection of sour beers is unparalleled to any other brewery. They have around 15 sour beers on tap, and they are all very unique and delicious. I personally love the Balloon Juice and the Bellywengins. The tasting room is styled beautifully and the service is always friendly. To top if all off, the artwork on the labels and merchandise is SUPER COOL! Can't recommend Sour Cellars enough to Sour aficionados! read more

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Wow, this place has amazing beers! Sours only, but what a great selection. Great relaxing atmosphere more of a lounge then the run of the mill industrial brewery. Will definatly come back, i like it better then the other orange county sours breweries, but they are good too. Great music and awesome employee dogs. read more

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I love sours. This place has a wide variety of some of the best sour beers I've ever tasted. Friendly atmosphere. Dog friendly. Classic Decour for a sour cellar. The only problem is that I wish I lived closer. Thank you for having such a great establishment I recommend definitely doing a tasting and going home with a few amazing bottles. I recommend the belly washer read more

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Great place delicious beers! Was excited to see a sour spot near my place. Chill, comfortable atmosphere. Good selection of beers, flight options and all tasty. I'll be back! read more

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I had heard about this place from a few breweries that i visit within the area..since i love sour beers i decided to give this place a try. Sour Cellars is only open thurs thru sun, i went on a thurs they open at 5pm. This place is pretty cool on its decor..it has a relaxing atmosphere...Sour Cellars also has 16 brews on tap. The owners are very friendly and bar and taps are very clean. Now to the sours themselves...i tried quite a few of them, they are very clean, crisp and nicely tart full of flavors. I would definitely be coming back to this place when im in the area...if you've never tried sours before give this place a try read more

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We shared two flights with 10 different sour beers - all of them were awesome! Really cool seating and interior. There are non-sour beers as well. Looking forward to going back! read more

To start off I'm not a huge fan of sours but my boyfriend is so we came here and I gotta day as soon as I waked in I loved the ambience. It has such a dark vintage look that I absolutely love it. I had a flight and it was good. However next time I might do the smaller cups just because I am not a huge fan of sours and started to feel very parched so next time I'm definitely getting smaller cups for the flight if possible. They have water available for everyone (free) and the safe is amazing! Very nice they have a parking structure but it gets full there's a lot of parking available outside on the streets. if you're a sour fan you will love this place! My boyfriend already let me know we would be back haha read more

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Loved this place. Decor was nothing I have ever seen in a brewery. Loved the beers. The belly washer was my favorite. Lady serving us so so sweat. Great conversation and even shared some jack fruit seeds with me and my wife. Definitely coming back. Recommend this place to any sour lover. Best in the area. read more

The negative reviews on here are from people expecting beers other than sours. It's called Sour Cellars for a reason idiots. Anyways, beers are good and the ambiance is nice and chill. And a bonus! There is a dog that frequents the establishment. read more

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