Smog City Brewing - Torrance Brewery & Taproom

I'm upping the previous score because this place I've been going to for years and enjoy my visits every time. I just went to the release of infinite wishes series this weekend. Lots of seating with the outside seating area now. They had two trucks and pop-up barbecue place I'm very fond of. It's fun getting to try all the variants of the infinite wishes. The service is great as usual. I even got to meet a new furry employee as I was leaving the bathroom lol. Just a great place to either check out beers or hang out with friends.

Ambiance: it's located in a industrial area without obvious logo from outside, so very easy to drive by and miss it, plenty parking spots next to the establishment, spacious picnic bench tables outside and bar seating inside Service: very friendly and super patient with questions, provided good suggestions Drink: variety choices with classic and seasonal drinks Whoosh! Eldritch Blast - **** Elderberry Lemonade Hard Seltzer 5.6%, fruity and tasty, recommend Citrus Blonde Ale - **** Fruited Blonde 5%, very citrus and easy to drink, recommend Nesting Pair (Collab w/ Bay Foundation) - *** West Coast IPA w/ Centennial, El Dorado, Idaho 7 & Citra 6.4%, average Snow Donut (2025) (Smog Days Series) - *** Hazy IPA w/ Nelson, Centennial, Chinook, Weimea & Simcoe 6.2%, average Pumpkin Spice Brown - ** BA Sour Brown Ale w/ Pumpkin Pie Spices 7.8%, very sour and almost felt like drinking balsamic vinegar Strangers in LA (Collab w/ Nepo Brewing) - **** Chocolate Baltic Potter 8.3%, unique and bold flavors, recommend Price: decent quality and affordable prices, two sizes to choose from, and each drink costs less than $10

Located in an industrial area in Torrance, Smog City Brewing offers many beers on tap, with both indoor and outdoor seating. There are plenty of seats and parking is available as well. Bathrooms are on premise and you can catch a glimpse of beers being canned in the back. Service was great and they were quick to help when figuring out which beer to choose from. Family friendly brewery that offers coloring pages for the kids. Food truck was onsite as well.

Smog City Brewing in Torrance is a bustling and popular brewery that's well worth a visit. With private parking available, it's convenient for locals and visitors alike.The brewery has an industrial vibe, with huge brewing tanks visible as you walk through the space, adding to the charm. It's always buzzing with activity, making it a great place to experience the lively craft beer scene. On my visit, I particularly enjoyed walking past the tanks on the way to the restrooms, which added a behind-the-scenes feel.Smog City offers an impressive variety of craft beers. I tried their new PC Load Letter IPA, and it was top-notch, showcasing the high-quality brewing they're known for. The staff were super friendly and attentive, ensuring everyone had a great experience.The brewery frequently hosts events, and I was lucky to attend their dog-themed event. It featured booths from local businesses selling dog toys, treats, and more. Dogs in adorable Christmas outfits were everywhere, and there was even a chance to take photos with the Grinch. The brewery was decked out in festive Christmas decorations, including a life-size inflatable Buddy the Elf, which added to the holiday cheer.Whether you're there for the beer, the events, or the lively atmosphere, Smog City Brewing is a fantastic spot to unwind and enjoy Torrance's craft beer culture.

Great place to hang out with friends. The crowd here is in their mid-thirties or higher. They play a lot of rock music, so you can probably guess the majority of the crowd that comes here. It's a fun vibe. The beers are great here. If you don't like beer, there's also alcoholic slushies. Both indoor (bar seating) and outdoor seating but mainly outdoor. People bring their kids here, so sometimes they're running around.. Decent sized parking lot. Not exactly a hip/trendy place if you're in your early thirties, late twenties, but it's great for a lowkey night to play board games or catch up with friends. Patio isn't super lit at night, so might be kinda dark after sunset.

They always have a different food truck every time we showed up! Friendly servers and good music!!!

Good variety of beer to choose from & friendly service. You can find something for pretty much anyone's preference/taste among their selection of beers. Located in an industrial building. Decent amount of indoor and outdoor seating. Nice, relaxing place to hang out and grab a drink.

As always, we were warmly welcomed as we strolled through the front door. It's likely the attitude of the staff creates the sort of atmosphere that is comforting. And the beer? Tried one of the seasonal beers that proved to be the best we've been served anywhere over the past few months. Combine all of that and it's understandable why we return time and time again.Cheers!

I have been wanting to come here for along time. I live nearby and finally got to visit. The place is super cute. We sat outside in patio early evening the heaters were on. Cool, mellow band was playing. Variety of beers to choose from. Friendly vibe. Friendly people working here. I love the different names of beers. Good spot for locals or anyone in town. Located in the industrial part of Torrance. No food truck this night. I can't wait to go back and try different beers and hopefully grab some food.

One of the microbreweries in the north east part of Torrance - there used to be more but .... The 'vid killed off someTbh I had been there before but didn't think it was one of the better stops. I was wrong I did a flight of what they recommended but what really impressed me was the bartender came by and we chatted about beer. Based on which one I like she gave me a sample of others in their line up. Wow. Really good. I was to totally impressed with the range of styles. They actually do Belgian beer styles better than monkish - who have pivoted to do hazy IPAs Bonus- a resident cat