About

Karl Strauss Brewing Company operates multiple brewpubs in California, specializing in award-winning year-round, seasonal, and small batch beers served alongside a robust food menu. The Carlsbad location features pub-style appetizers, burgers, steaks, tacos, and their famous Mac on Tap, voted Best Mac and Cheese in San Diego. They emphasize beer-food pairings and are currently remodeling, set to reopen in January 2025.

Award-winning beers including Red Trolley Ale and Wreck Alley Imperial Stout Mac on Tap Full brewpub food menu with burgers, steaks, and tacos
Photos
Carlsbad brewpub interior 35 Years GOAT celebration image
What They Make
Red Trolley Ale
Amber ale used in brining pork chops
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Wreck Alley Imperial Stout
Imperial stout featured in desserts and steak demi-glace
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Awards
Gold Medal, World Beer Cup for Red Trolley Ale 2023
Multiple awards at Great American Beer Festival 2023
Upcoming Events
Private Events
Inquiries open during remodel
Book group events while brewpub remodels
Latest News

Brewpub under remodel with shiny new look, reopening January 2025. Still taking private event inquiries. Celebrating 35 years. Mac on Tap voted Best Mac and Cheese in 2022 & 2023 SD Reader’s Poll.