About

Smog City Brewing Co. is a family-owned craft brewery based in Torrance, CA, producing fresh, award-winning beers served across Los Angeles. They operate multiple taprooms in Torrance, West Torrance, Long Beach, Glendora, and Culver City (opening 2027), with a focus on community impact through 1% of sales donated to environmental non-profits since 2017. They brew unique Community Impact Series beers in partnership with California organizations and offer online beer and merch shopping.

Family-owned craft brewery Smog Czech Lager Community Impact Series beers 1% of sales to environmental non-profits
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What They Make
Smog Czech Lager
Finely tuned for maximum drinkability. No check engine light, no hidden fees, just classic lager perfection.
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Community Impact Series
Four unique beers each year in partnership with California non-profits, with portion of profits to environmental organizations.
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Awards
Silver Medal, World Beer Cup 2018 (Sabre-Toothed Squirrel) 2018
Gold Medal, Great American Beer Festival 2015 (Coffee Porter) 2015
Upcoming Events
Culver City Taproom Opening
2027
New taproom opening in Culver City
Latest News

New Smog Czech Lager release; Culver City taproom opening in 2027; Community Impact Series ongoing with 1% for the Planet pledge.