BERT DAY (BLONDE ALE)

A malt focused drinker. Soft notes of orange marmalade and vanilla wafer from Mandarina Bavaria hops 5.1% abv.

MONGER’S CHOICE (KOLSCH)

German-style Lager/Ale hybrid. Dry and crisp with notes of fresh baguette and subtle notes of orchard fruit. 5% abv

LABYRINTH (IMPERIAL BROWN ALE)

A rich and complex maze of textural flavors. Velvety notes of chocolate pie crust, oatmeal raisin cookie, and caramel. 7.5% abv    

SUNBURST (RYE PALE ALE)

The Summer sun bursts into Fall but by the sea still burns bright, leaving us exempt from seasons down here in Southern California. Friends and family gathering for the holidays in swimsuits rather than sweaters signals the season. Shining with warm notes of orange peel, honey, and a subtle rye spice that lends a holiday touch to an all-year style of beer. Fitting for Christmas at the beach. This burnt orange-hued So Cal style “Winter” warmer is designed to be enjoyed any occasion though we think of it as a gift to anticipate every year. Like that ’62 sunburst Strat with a white pickguard Im still wishing for. 5.8% abv

DOUBLE NICKELS (pale ale)

 Brewed to a calculated 55 ibus and 5.5% abv or double nickels on the dime.  Angular notes of ruby red grapefruit, sweet orange, and pine strum upon a groovy bassline of light honey and vanilla in a compact yet satisfying little ditty.  A liquid tribute to a group of cats from San Pedro who jam econo – or fitting a lot into a little. “Punk was whatever we made it to be” a quote from late lead singer/guitarist D Boon inspires every recipe Ive ever brewed. Listen to the Minutemen, their band could be your life.  

A gold medal winner in the 2024 World Beer Cup for American Pale Ale!

Gimme (ipa)

The perfect course companion. On the green with hoppy notes of tropical fruits and candied citrus. Wheat malt tees a subtle tart snap and caddies a medium bodied, easy swinger. An ace, or at least close enough amongst friends, now gimme another! 7.2% abv

OURGLASS (ipa)

-to celebrate the passing time we all share- This abiding brew, built to commemorate our birth by the creek in San Juan Capistrano years back, is a testament to all we have learned since the beginning a few turns ago. Many a glass been drained as many a friend made along the way and our gratitude deepens. A union we have discovered deliciously compatible is the harmonious coupling of Mosaic and Nelson Sauvin hops. Notes of bright berry, punchy citrus and shortbread kindly share this glass with you. We hope for you to share a few good times and pints with friends before the sand runs out. To take time to celebrate the OUR in hourglass. After all, you are a little wiser and a tad older than when you started reading this. So let’s drink to that – and the passing time!  6.7% abv

NEW NOISE (IPA)

Loud notes of pineapple, pine and blueberry from Simcoe, #586, and Mosaic hops.  7% abv 

hefty fee (session IPA)

What price freedom?  Some may say it is a hefty fee.  Which must be why some borrow to keep it around.  A punch of Mosaic hops arrive to collect what the nose owes.  On the hot side, an overdue hop bill adds up to bright notes of berry and limeade from thriftless amounts of Nelson and Motueka hops.  All leveraged by honey gold notes from the finest Canadian malts.  A delicious, low abv hoppy beer that tastes expensive yet offers a refreshing break from the debt of a life born free. 4.8% abv

PRESS ONE (IPA)

Hello, hello…You have reached the Docent Hopline.  Do you like hops? – press one.  Do you like hoppy notes of mixed berry, tangerine and cotton candy?  – press one.  If you enjoy supremely drinkable beer made with American and German pilsner malts layered with Citra and Mosaic – press one.  Do you like Simcoe?  Do you like El Dorado?  – press one.  Do you want a clean and crisp and tropical pint – press one.  Do not press two. – press one. 6.5% abv 

RETREAT (IPA)

Call it a south west bitter cloudy for all I care. I call it delicious, and a nice retreat from the tedious grind of figuring out what style fits where. Duke Ellington once said, “there are two kinds of music – good music, and that other kind” Nelson, El Dorado, and Pilsner malt join hands and sang ultra-harmonic notes of pineapple, orange, and guava – Treat, retreat, repeat. 6.9% abv

TINY UMBRELLAS (EASY ipa)

Inspired by the titular garnish on a Mai Tai yet an all day beach blanket beer at only 5.6% abv. Sunny notes of mango, guava, and passionfruit shine from an exotic cocktail of hops that lounge upon just enough bitterness to call it an IPA. Approachable and crisp, this tropical fruity brew is crafted to drink in a hammock on the sand. 5.6% abv

COVERALLS (Dipa)

Citra and El Dorado hops are your spirit world field guide. Smooth notes of Strawberry and Guava.  8.3% abv

rough tumbler (california common)

A malty, yet mild brew using a hybrid style Kolsch yeast. Gentle notes of dark fruits and subtle honey graham. 5.2% abv 

2TOWNS CIDERHOUSE (BRIGHT CIDER)

Hard Apple Cider. Radiant and balanced, BrightCider shines with Newtown Pippin apples, the pioneer variety that defined the cider palate of the Northwest! 5% abv.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Remember how you felt as a kid knowing a field trip was on the horizon? It meant fun, adventure, and trying something new. It also meant an exciting break from the norm.

We’ve done our fair share of learning over the course of the last five years. Like any journey, we had a lot to see, taste, and experience to get to this point. Now we see that our history of field trips has created a place for you to take your own.

To-Go Crowlers

Consider our brewery your new favorite field trip, a place made for firsthand observation and learning.

Choose any of our beers and take it to-go. Our 1 Qt. Crowler cans are poured fresh and canned when you order. Drink cold, and let the adventure begin.

Show us where you take yours. Tag us at #DocentFieldTrip