About Us

Steelhead Brewing Co. in Irvine began brewing in July 1995 and opened its doors September 21, 1995, bringing to Irvine a new tradition of fresh, quality beers. Irvine's state-of-the art 15-barrel brewery has a production capacity of 141 barrels a month or 1,695 barrels per year. The ales are brewed using a single-step infusion all-grain process. The charming, comfortable pub seats 150 and has excellent food. Outside seating is available year round.

The Food:
Chef Javier Reynoso whips up all menu items from scratch, offering an eclectic array of foods; from appetizers to burgers to soups, salads, fish & chips, steak, and pastas. Our homemade wood-fired bread and pizza crust contain spent grain from the brewing process. There are dinner specials in the evening, as well as a good selection of seafood dishes. And don't forget dessert, like our Brownie a-la-mode with caramel and chocolate sauces, whipped cream, and walnuts. Lunch and dinner buffet menus are available for your group.

The Beers:
Head Brewer Eddie Leal offers five or more flagship ales; Hefeweizen, Barracuda Blonde, Raging Rhino Red, U.C.I.P.A., and a rotating stout or porter, plus several seasonal or specialty beers.

Other Beverage Choices:
If you are not the beer-imbibing type, the brewers are proud to offer two root beers: Steelhead Original Spicy Draft, which is spicy enough to stand up to two scoops of vanilla and makes the best rootbeer float in town; and our new bottled Honey Vanilla Root Beer, which is popular with the children for its gentle root beer flavor. Steelhead also offers a full service bar, specializing in signature cocktails, as well as a variety of wines, a commercially made non-alcoholic beer, sparkling water, juices and soda.

Tours, Kegs, Bottles, Merchandise, Credit Cards, and Reservations:
Tours are available by appointment only. Beer is available in Kegs and in To-Go Growlers and Boxes to bring home. Souvenir T-shirts, baseball hats, and other merchandise are for sale, please ask your server or bartender. Visa, MasterCard, American Express, and Discover are accepted.

Reservations for groups of 8 or more only please.

Now with 10 wide-screen plasma TVs, plus 3 regular TVs.

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