Monkish Brewing

This place is great! We've been here a few times, and each experience has been just as enjoyable as the last. My husband's niece is especially fond of it--it's her absolute favorite brewery in the area. So, when we decided to return yesterday, we brought along a few friends who live in Torrance but had never been here before. They were immediately impressed.The ambiance is one of the highlights--it has a relaxed, welcoming vibe that makes it perfect for any occasion. Plus, it's incredibly kid-friendly, which makes it a great spot for families. As for the beer, we're big fans of IPAs, and their selection never disappoints. The service is always attentive and friendly, which adds to the overall experience.While they often host food pop-ups, we appreciate that you can also have food delivered directly from local restaurants through DoorDash. It's such a convenient option when you're in the mood for something specific. Overall, we're always excited to return whenever we're in the area.

Monkish Brewing is a must-visit brewery located just a few blocks from Smog City in Torrance. It's a hotspot for beer enthusiasts, offering a mix of unique brews and lively experiences.The brewery has a large outdoor seating area adorned with Christmas decorations during the holiday season, as well as indoor seating. While food isn't served inside, you'll find a food stand or rotating food trucks outside, offering bites like fried chicken to complement your drinks.The beer selection here is diverse, ranging from specialty to funky to hoppy brews, each with creative names like When I Was 12 and Monk Medley. I tried the Monk Medley (16oz for $9), and it lived up to its intriguing name with bold flavors.Trivia night every Wednesday adds to the fun atmosphere, making it a great midweek activity. The staff is super friendly and helpful, ensuring you're comfortable and even pointing out where to find water, which is located through the door leading to the tank area.One downside was the disgusting restrooms, which could use more attention to cleanliness. Despite this, the overall experience and beer quality make it a spot worth visiting for those looking to explore the Torrance brewery scene.

I'm big IPA beer fan and Monkfish has made great impression on me. So many choices...not only do they have ample selection of IPA, they have over 10+ Double ipa and 6+ Triple ipa, which is crazy. We got Glamora (Double IPA) and Compute (Triple IPA). Both beers were sublime. Colors were beautifully hazy and well balanced. I was surprised how smooth Compute IPA was, especially for 10% alcohol. Best triple IPA I've ever had. Another round boys!The vibe here is so chill. There is indoor/outdoor and covered/uncovered areas. We ended up sitting outside and sharing a seat with family, who were IPA drinkers as well. They also serve food and food trucks on property. We enjoyed Monkfish and look forward to coming back.

As for the IPA experience, I'm not much of an IPA sipper myself, but I've heard great things about Monkish Brewing. They seem to capture the flavor profile beyond just the hops, which is a nice change of pace. The staff here are great and very patient, even when I'm indecisive with all the fantastic selections. My drink of the day was the Feminist, which at almost 10% alcohol, doesn't seem as strong as one might expect. The customers out on the patio look excited and happy. It's nice to see this place is kid and pet-friendly too. Overall, it seems like a great spot to enjoy a refreshing beer and take in the lively atmosphere.

Great beer cool/chill spot to bring the family/friends!. Food trucks are always there usually changes up which is great !. Recommend!..

TL;DR: still one of the bestGo with your gut, you really can't go wrong with anything brewed at Monkish. And if you still have a hard time picking, one of their many bartenders can help guide your paletteLove how the indoor area flows into the outdoor area - super open and chill vibe throughoutA lifetime customerCheers, Monkish

Great selection of single, double and triple IPAs - great selection of different hopsNice selection of indoor or outdoor seatingEasy parking and friendly service

So, I will be honest: Hubbers and I didn't come here primarily for the beer: we came through because Cousin's Maine Lobster truck was posted up in here for a few hours. I mean, we were gonna get beer anyway, but if it weren't for the truck, I'm not sure if we'd even come through at all. And we barely made it, too! I think we had less than 20 minutes (if at that!) before the truck was scheduled to shut down and vroom away, and I blame the delay on that LAX traffic! So happy we had time to spare. So! First thing we did was get our grub order in. Then we walked in to check out what they had to offer. So... I'm a Hefeweizen gal, right?! Needless to say, I was immediately tunnel visioned on their 3. Had to try the one on top: 12oz Tape Deck it is. I love that they had indoor and outdoor seating. It really gave off a relaxing vibe. The music wasn't overwhelming either, everything just came together nicely. I took a swig as we waited patiently for grub (which didn't take long since we were pretty close to closing time.) Good taste and it had that nice crisp, but what did me in is the flavors that popped all over my palate after a few seconds. Talk about impressive, they did this brew so good! I'm not even gonna bother describing it, if you like hef, GET THIS! So as it turns out, our brewskis kinda toppled the excitement we had on the truck! DRINKS: 5. Solely for the tape deck. SERVICE: 5. Staff were friendly! VALUE: 5. It's a bargain for $6! PARKING: Private lot. Shared with others. OVERALL: 5. Hubbers and I were discussing a next time. Food truck or not, we're gonna come through at first opp! We may drag the pup with us then...

The beer here is amazing if you haven't tried it. I missed the food truck that they had today but I'm sure it was amazing. They have outside seating that was well lit along with inside seating that displayed the exposed brewery machinery. They get you your beer quickly and are very knowledgeable about there products. Definitely top of my brewery list.

Went here for the first time today and was accompanied by a regular who absolutely loves this place. It's his fave brewery and I can understand why. Ordering was quick and efficient with lots of great options. There's plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Really nice outdoor courtyard and very dog-friendly. I got the No Salt Seltzer...refreshing, tart, and perfect! Also tried a bit of the Taste Bud hazy IPA. I'm not usually a fan of beer/IPA but it was pretty good!