Brewery / taproom
Unclaimed profileMonkish Brewing Co.
Torrance, CA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Monkish Brewing Co. Runs a serious beer program out of its taproom, leaning into Belgian-ish ales and aggressively hopped IPAs. The menu spans from a 2.9% table saison to a 15% imperial stout, with double and triple IPAs as the house specialty. Customers praise the hazies and the way high ABVs hide their strength. To-go options make it easy to take the show home.
- What should I order?
- Start with Foggy Window, a double IPA hopped with Citra, Nelson Sauvin, and Galaxy. For something stronger, All Seeing pushes 10.2% ABV with Riwaka and Citra. If you prefer lighter, Tape Deck is a witbier with orange peel and coriander at 5%.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Hop heads chasing big, juicy IPAs will find a home here, as will fans of Belgian-style ales. The range of styles means there's something for lager drinkers and stout enthusiasts too, though the focus is clearly on high-ABV experimentation.
- When should I go?
- Weekend afternoons are a good bet for a lively taproom, though the rotating menu means any visit offers something new. Check the food truck schedule if you plan to stay for a while.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Individual beer prices are not listed on the menu, but merchandise like a Hydroflask goes for $45, suggesting mid-range craft pricing. Expect to pay typical brewery taproom rates for pours and to-go cans.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- Monkish's beer list is a playground for yeast and hop geeks, with Belgian-ish interpretations and extreme IPA constructions. The imperial stout aged in apple brandy barrels with cinnamon and vanilla is a rare find, and the availability of seltzers and slushies broadens the appeal.
Beverage categories
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Beer
Extensive rotating menu with Belgian-ish ales, IPAs, lagers, stouts, seltzers, and saisons. High-ABV IPAs are a focus, praised for hiding their strength. Community reviewers highlight hazies and double/triple IPAs.
Menu strengths
- — Wide range of styles from 2.9% table saison to 15% imperial stout.
Standout selections
- — All Seeing: Triple IPA with Riwaka and Citra, 10.2% ABV.
- — Foggy Window: Double IPA with Citra, Nelson Sauvin, and Galaxy, 8.1% ABV.
- — Feminist: Belgian-ish Tripel with hibiscus, 9.4% ABV.
- — Anaheim (2021): Imperial Stout aged in apple brandy barrels with cinnamon and vanilla, 15.0% ABV.
Pricing: No individual beer prices listed; merchandise priced at $45.
How it sits with the food
Food trucks rotate through the taproom, so pairing is flexible. The hoppy saison Small Earth would cut through fried foods, while the imperial stout could stand up to rich barbecue or chocolate desserts.
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