Santa Ana River Brewing Company
Order a hazy IPA straight from the source. The taproom is casual, no pretense, just people who care about beer talking to people who want to care about beer. Go on a Saturday and you'll catch live music. The space fills up fast but never feels crowded.
Get the flagship hazy IPA. Ask what's on tap that week. Order food from the food truck parked out front if you're staying past sundown.
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- 3480 W Warner Ave unit B, Santa Ana, CA 92704, USA
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