Brewery / taproom
Unclaimed profileOscar's Brewing Company
Temecula, CA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Oscar's Brewing Company pairs a deep house-brewed beer list—including a four-year bourbon barrel-aged barleywine—with an ambitious cocktail lineup. The OBC Margarita and shareable punch bowls anchor a creative cocktail program, while a diverse wine list and thoughtful N/A options round out the taproom. Happy hour discounts on drinks add value.
- What should I order?
- Start with the OBC Margarita, customizable with mango, strawberry, guava, or spicy. For a splurge, the Fathers Office Old Fashioned, smoked and served in a sealed decanter for the table. Beer lovers should try a flight, including Sleeping Swine, the 13% barleywine aged four years in Willett barrels.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Craft beer fans will appreciate the house-brewed variety and flights. Cocktail enthusiasts will find creative, shareable options. Groups can take advantage of punch bowls and decanter old fashioneds. N/A drinkers have multiple zero-proof choices.
- When should I go?
- The bar area is a pleasant spot to watch sports while enjoying drinks.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails range from $13 for the OBC Margarita to $16.95 for the OSCARS Old Fashioned. Margarita Flight is $26.45. Shareable cocktails run $58-$62. Beer flights start at $10. Wine and individual beer prices are not listed.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The dual focus on house-brewed beer and a full cocktail program sets Oscar's apart. Sleeping Swine, aged four years in Willett bourbon barrels, is a standout. Shareable cocktail presentations, like the sealed-decanter Old Fashioned, add theatrical flair.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Creative house cocktails with house-made sour, flavored margaritas, and a smoked Old Fashioned. Shareable punch bowls and decanter presentations add group appeal. Happy hour discounts on margaritas and well cocktails.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive cocktail menu with creative ingredients and house-made components.
Standout selections
- — OBC Margarita: Finito Blanco Tequila, house sour, triple sec, salt rim; add mango, strawberry, guava, or spicy.
- — OSCARS Old Fashioned: Buffalo Trace, Aperol, Amaro Nonino, black walnut and Angostura bitters; smoked available.
- — Fathers Office Old Fashioned: Elijah Craig, smoked honey, bitters, demerara; smoked and served in sealed decanter for up to 5.
Pricing: OBC Margarita $13; OSCARS Old Fashioned $16.95; Margarita Flight $26.45; Fathers Office Old Fashioned $58; Spiced Pear Punch Bowl $62
Wine
Diverse wine list includes locals, California favorites, sparkling, and ports. Happy hour discount on 9oz pours. Lacks pricing detail but offers range from crisp whites to bold reds.
Menu strengths
- — Includes local wines.; Offers sparkling and port options.
Standout selections
- — Veuve Clicquot Yellow Label sparkling.; The Prisoner Red Blend.
Pricing: Happy hour offers $3 off 9oz wines; individual wine prices not listed.
Beer
House-brewed beers range from light lager to barrel-aged barleywine. IPAs feature notable hops. Guest beers and flights offer variety. Happy hour discount on house beers.
Menu strengths
- — Wide variety of house-brewed beers including IPAs, lagers, and barrel-aged specialties.
Standout selections
- — Sleeping Swine: 13% barleywine aged 4 years in Willett bourbon barrels.
- — Bearded Blonde: honey blonde brewed with local wildflower honey from Valley Honey Co.
- — PineGrove: West Coast IPA with Citra, Simcoe, Cashmere, and Centennial hops.
Pricing: OBC Beer Flight starts at $10; happy hour offers $3 off OBC beers; individual beer prices not listed.
Nonalcoholic
Thoughtful N/A selection includes N/A IPAs, sparkling rosé, cold brew coffee, kombucha, and Thai tea. Offers variety beyond standard sodas.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple non-alcoholic beverage options including N/A beers, kombucha, and specialty drinks.
Standout selections
- — Fieldwork Brewing N/A IPA (0.5% ABV).
- — Wineo N/A Sparkling Rose (0.5% ABV).
- — Rival Coffee Nitro Cold Brew with vanilla cold foam and cinnamon.
Pricing: Prices not listed.
Spirits
Spirits program is evidenced only through cocktail ingredients, featuring a range of tequila, bourbon, gin, mezcal, and amaro. No dedicated spirits list or pricing.
Menu strengths
- — Wide range of spirits used in cocktail program.
Standout selections
- — Finito Blanco Tequila, Elijah Craig Bourbon, Buffalo Trace, Hendricks Gin, and Cutwater Mezcal are used across the cocktail menu.
How it sits with the food
The menu includes a friendly note from the executive chef, but no beverage-pairing guidance is documented. The honey blonde ale, brewed with local wildflower honey, could complement lighter fare, while the barrel-aged barleywine suits rich dishes.
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