Why you should experience Green Cheek Beer Co. in Costa Mesa, California.
Green Cheek Beer Co. is a joyful craft beer playground of hazy IPAs, lively patios, and the relaxed camaraderie that defines Southern California's modern brewery culture.
Located along Randolph Avenue in Costa Mesa's SoBeCa (South Bristol Entertainment and Cultural Arts) district near the intersection with Bristol Street and minutes from The LAB Anti-Mall and The CAMP creative retail complexes, the brewery sits within one of Orange County's most energetic food-and-drink neighborhoods. Step inside and the atmosphere immediately feels upbeat and communal. Long wooden tables fill with groups sharing flights while the bar buzzes with orders for fresh pours pulled directly from the taps. The aroma of hops drifts through the room as servers move between tables carrying burgers, fries, and tall glasses of frothy beer. Outside, a patio opens into the warm Costa Mesa air where friends gather beneath string lights, laughing over pints while the casual rhythm of the brewery scene unfolds around them.
What you should know about Green Cheek Beer Co.
Green Cheek Beer Co. was founded by craft beer veterans Evan Price and Brian Rauso, two brewers who built their reputation on playful creativity and award-winning beers. The brewery quickly became known for expressive hop-forward styles and inventive brewing techniques.
Many of its beers have earned recognition at major competitions including the Great American Beer Festival and the World Beer Cup, helping establish the brewery as one of the standout craft producers in Southern California. The Costa Mesa location functions as both a production brewery and tasting room where visitors can sample everything from crisp lagers to intensely aromatic hazy IPAs. The brand's personality is intentionally playful, beer names are quirky, flavors are bold, and the motto encourages guests to simply enjoy themselves while drinking good beer.
How to fold Green Cheek Beer Co. into your trip.
Green Cheek Beer Co. works perfectly as an afternoon or evening stop while exploring the creative districts of central Costa Mesa.
Start by wandering through The LAB and The CAMP nearby where independent boutiques, cafés, and art spaces create one of Orange County's most distinctive retail environments. From there, settle into the brewery for a flight of beers, perhaps a hazy IPA alongside a crisp pilsner, while sharing food from the kitchen with friends. As the evening continues, the patio fills with the relaxed energy of locals enjoying the night. In that moment, surrounded by laughter, fresh beer, and the creative pulse of Costa Mesa, the experience captures the spirit of modern Southern California craft brewing.
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