Brewery / taproom
Unclaimed profileBeachwood Brewing & Blending
Long Beach, CA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Beachwood Brewing & Blending runs a grain-to-glass distillery alongside a 24-tap brewery, producing house gin, vodka, and rum that anchor a deep cocktail menu. The beer program spans IPAs, lagers, stouts, and sours, with specials like $6 pints and $8 well cocktails. A dedicated non-alcoholic cocktail list rounds out the program. Guests praise the variety and strength of the drinks.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Silk Tide Daiquiri, a clarified milk punch with caramelized pineapple and two rums. For a tiki classic, the Humuhumunukunukuapua'a uses Valencia gin and orgeat. Beer drinkers should try the Amalgamator West Coast IPA or the Bourbon Barrel Aged Full Malted Jacket. Non-alcoholic options include the Pina No-lada or Carrot About It.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Craft beer fans will appreciate the 24 taps of house-brewed styles, while cocktail enthusiasts can explore a menu built on house-distilled spirits. The non-alcoholic list offers creative options for designated drivers. Specials like $6 pints and $8 well cocktails make it accessible for casual drinkers.
- When should I go?
- Wine Wednesday at the Huntington Beach location halves the price of house wine pours. The all-day food-and-drink specials are available whenever hunger strikes.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Well cocktails are $8 with any food purchase, and pints are $6 with food. The Girl Dinner Special bundles a martini, Caesar salad, and fries for $25. Happy hour knocks $2 off drinks. Individual cocktail and beer prices are not listed, but the specials suggest a value-oriented approach.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The grain-to-glass distillery sets it apart: house gin, vodka, and rum feed a cocktail program that includes clarified punches and tiki classics. The 24-tap brewery covers a broad beer spectrum, and the non-alcoholic menu gets equal attention. Cocktails-at-home kits extend the experience beyond the taproom.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A serious cocktail program built on house-distilled spirits, with a clarified milk punch daiquiri and tiki classics. The menu spans multiple categories, and specials like $8 wells make it approachable.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive menu with sections from Tiki to Low ABV
Standout selections
- — Silk Tide Daiquiri – clarified milk punch with caramelized pineapple and two rums
- — Humuhumunukunukuapua'a – Valencia gin, orgeat, pineapple, lime
- — Jungle Bird – black rum, Amburana rum, pineapple, lime
Pricing: $8 well cocktails with food purchase; $2 off during happy hour; Girl Dinner Special $25
Beer
24 taps of house-brewed beer covering IPAs, lagers, stouts, and sours. The Amalgamator IPA and Bourbon Barrel Aged Wee-Heavy are highlights, with a gueuze-inspired sour for the adventurous.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse styles from West Coast IPA to barrel-aged stout
Standout selections
- — Amalgamator – West Coast IPA with 100% Mosaic hops, 7.1% ABV
- — Bourbon Barrel Aged Full Malted Jacket – Scottish wee-heavy, 12% ABV
- — Funk Yeah – gueuze-inspired sour, oak-aged blend
Pricing: $6 pints all day with food purchase; $2 off during happy hour
Wine
Draft wine and house wines are available at the Huntington Beach location, with a Wine Wednesday special. The list is minimal – only Rosé Splendor is named – so it's a functional side rather than a focus.
Menu strengths
- — Draft wine and house wine options; Wine Wednesday discount on larger pours
Standout selections
- — Rosé Splendor – Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir grapes with berry notes
Pricing: Wine Wednesday: 50% off 1/2 Liter & Liter pours; happy hour $2 off draft wine
Nonalcoholic
A dedicated non-alcoholic cocktail menu with six creative options, from a berry soft serve to a carrot-based mocktail. This goes beyond typical soda and juice offerings.
Menu strengths
- — Creative ingredients like orgeat and rotating fruit purée
Standout selections
- — Pina No-lada – orgeat, coconut, lime, pineapple
- — Carrot About It – carrot juice, orange, vanilla, pineapple
- — Paradise Punch – blood orange, pineapple, basil
Pricing: No pricing evidence
Spirits
The grain-to-glass distillery produces gin, vodka, and rum, along with house-made tonics, bitters, liqueurs, and cordials. This self-sufficiency drives the cocktail program's character.
Menu strengths
- — Onsite distillation of gin, vodka, and rum; House-made mixers and bitters
Standout selections
- — House gin – base for the Humuhumunukunukuapua'a and Gin & Tonics
- — House rum – used across the tiki and tropical section
Pricing: No individual spirit prices or bottle sales mentioned
How it sits with the food
The Bixby Knolls location pairs its drinks with food specials like the Girl Dinner Special. The Huntington Beach location focuses on pizza with sourdough crust made from native sour beer culture. The $6 pint and $8 well cocktail deals encourage pairing with a meal.
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