MAINS•GRILLED BEER SAUSAGES Our specialty beer links made

locally with Tower 10 IPA. A cheddar brat and a spicy chicken link, with pan-roasted sweet peppers, kale, garlic, toasted almonds, pickled red onion, and honey-sriracha mustard. 14.95

•SPICY SHRIMP & GRITS Pan-seared shrimp, beer deglaze, sriracha butter, cilantro, broccoli, avocado, roasted red peppers, and creamy habanero jack grits. 14.95

SHEPHERD’S PIE Smoked pork belly, beer-braised along with fennel, carrots, and garlic with a celery root mash, melted cheddar, and sweet-potater-tot topping. 15.95

SPICY TOFU CURRY Our curry is house-made with locally sourced all natural Thai green curry paste, and simmered in coconut milk with mushrooms, pea shoots, spinach, citrus-glazed crispy organic tofu, and long grain rice. 16.95

VEGGIE LINGUINE Follow the Sun Kölsch-spiked spicy tomato sauce, broccolini, mushrooms, roasted red peppers, spinach, feta, and arugula pesto. 13.95

As is, or add Chicken 3.25, Shrimp 6.50

•DRUNKEN CIOPPINO This San Diego brewery’s spin on a San Francisco classic. Shrimp, bay scallops, mussels, calamari, chili pepper-saffron broth, garlic, peppers, basil, and avocado. 20.95

GRILLED FISH TACOS Spice-rubbed Tilapia, mango-fire-roasted salsa, cotija and cheddar, cilantro, chipotle sour cream, black beans, and long grain rice. 16.95

BRICK CHICKEN Spicy chipotle-orange marinated chicken breast, brick-pressed and pan-roasted with mango salsa, cilantro rice, and black beans. 16.95

GINGER CRUSTED SALMON Sustainably farmed Norwegian salmon topped with ginger-panko crust, sautéed spinach and red onion, avocado, steamed broccoli, and firecracker sauce. 19.95

FISH N CHIPS Battered Alaskan Cod, caper remoulade, and house-made broccoli slaw. 15.95

•THE BEER-BRINED CHOPS French-cut pork chops brined in Red Trolley Ale. Garlic mashed red potatoes, sautéed green beans, broccoli, firecracker sauce, and spicy mustard sauce. 21.95

•PRIME TOP SIRLOIN Garlic mashed red potatoes, sautéed broccolini, and Wreck Alley Imperial Stout mushroom gravy. 23.95

FLAT IRON Sweet corn and potato mash, steamed broccoli, sautéed spinach and red onion, with Spanish Sofrito sauce. 18.95

•RIBEYE STEAK FRITE Truffle-parmesan fries, balsamic-glazed grilled zucchini, herb butter, and house-made IPA steak sauce. 26.95

MAC ON TAPOur Mac and Cheese is kind of a big deal. Made with large elbow noodles, gorgonzola, gruyere, cheddar, and a crispy parmesan breadcrumb topping, it could quite possibly change your life.

PIGGY BANK Beer-brined bacon, Black Forest ham, Andouille. 15.95

P.A.C. MAN Portobello, arugula, chicken. 15.95

TREE HUGGER Broccoli, spinach, roasted red peppers. 14.95

THE NORM Simple. Noodles, cheese sauce, parmesan breadcrumb topping. 13.95

•MADE WITH KARL STRAUSS HANDCRAFTED BEERAs part of our drought relief efforts, we are only serving water upon request. Our menus are printed on 100% recycled paper because we like trees.

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PIZZASTRES QUESO Red sauce, mozzarella, pecorino, smoked gouda,

dried tomatoes, basil. 13.95

SHRIMP and CHORIZO Salsa fresca, avocado, cilantro, mozzarella, pecorino, Spanish chorizo. 14.95

BBQ CARNITAS Ancho BBQ sauce, red onion, jalapeños, mozzarella, goat cheese. 14.95

SOPPRESATA Cured salami, arugula pesto, red onion, balsamic, mozzarella, pecorino. 14.95

SMOKED GOUDA and SAUSAGE Linguiça, spinach, roasted garlic, smoked gouda, and mozzarella. 14.95

Columbia Street Amber dough, hand-shaped, and wood-fired.

BURGERSServed on a toasted Sadie Rose artisanal bun. Avocado or beer-brined bacon add 1.75

CHEDDAR White cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, with fries. 10.95

•THE BIG BEER BURGER Intrigued? You’re not alone. Our signature burger is basted with Columbia Street Amber, topped with Red Trolley Ale onions, Tower 10 IPA mushrooms, beer-brined bacon, Wreck Alley Imperial Stout cheddar, tomato, lettuce, and fries. Served with Tower 10 IPA steak sauce. 13.95

•SMOKED GOUDA All natural grass-fed beef, beer onions, smoked gouda, fig chutney, lettuce, tomato, chipotle ale mayo, with fries. 13.95

•FARMHOUSE All natural grass-fed beef, peppered beer-braised smoked pork belly, fried Chino Valley cage-free egg, gruyere, lettuce, tomato, onion, chipotle ale mayo, with fries. 14.95

BLUE CHEESE BURGER MELT Warm creamy gorgonzola skillet (pour the cheese on the burger, the fries… heck, your spoon…who are we to judge?) with roasted peppers, pickled onion, tomato, lettuce, herb mayo, and fries. 14.95

COTIJA AVOCADO TURKEY House-made turkey patty topped with chili-citrus sauce, cotija, avocado, lettuce, tomato, chili aioli, with house-made chips. 12.95

EL JARDÍN Veggie black bean patty, grilled zucchini, avocado, roasted red peppers, pepper jack, pea shoots, tomato, onion, chili aioli, with a baby iceberg wedge, toasted almonds, and ranch dressing. 12.95

CHILI LIME FRIES Sweet potato fries with chili powder, lime zest, and spicy ranch. 5.50

DOUBLE TRUFFLE FRIES Parmesan, chopped garlic, rosemary, white truffle oil, and truffle aioli. 5.75

CRISPY ORGANIC TOFU Locally made by San Diego Tofu Dairy. Tossed in honey mustard with sriracha, sesame, cilantro, and spicy mustard. 5.50

DUCK FAT PRETZEL BITES We get ’em local from San Diego Pretzel Company with rosemary, pecorino, and truffle dip. 5.95

PROTEIN BOARD Zoe’s Coppa Salume & nitrite-free Genovese Salami from Santa Rosa, pickled jalapeños, togarashi cage-free egg, cashews, and fresh apple. 7.95

BEER BITES

•BEER BELLY Beer-braised smoked pork belly, grilled broccolini, poached Chino Valley cage-free egg, togarashi spice, and umami glaze. Perfect small plate for two! 8.95

•BEER PRETZELS We get ’em local from San Diego Pretzel Company. Beer spritz, spice-rubbed, with mango mustard, and beer cheese dip. 8.95

•CARNITAS CHILAQUILES Corn tortilla chips topped with house-made jalapeño cheese whiz, melted smoked gouda, Mosaic Session IPA-brined pork carnitas, red onion-cilantro pico, and feta crumbles. 11.95

CRISPY BRUSSELS SPROUTS Beer-brined bacon, crumbled feta, balsamic reduction, and fresh grated pecorino-romano. 10.95

ASADA FRIES Plancha-seared steak, house-made jalapeño cheese whiz, gorgonzola, avocado-chimichurri, cilantro, pickled onion, and our chipotle ketchup. 11.95

SQUID PRO QUO Strips of sustainably caught calamari and baby green beans, lightly fried, with Japanese togarashi spice, lemon, and sriracha aioli. 11.95

BUFFALO WINGS Our wings are boneless, because bone-in wings are difficult on dates. Blue cheese dipping sauce, carrots, and celery on the side. 11.95

SPICY HUMMUS and FLAT BREAD Cilantro, jalapeño, Kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, red onion, and almonds. 11.95

•BLACK GARLIC FONDUE A beer-inspired take on fondue. A warm melting wedge of Cambozola cheese, local black garlic cloves, roasted peppers, caramelized onion, Red Trolley Ale cream sauce, and grilled bread. 12.95

AHI POKE Sashimi-grade chopped Ahi, tomato, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, tossed in a spicy firecracker sauce, with wonton chips. 11.95 Diced Avocado add 1.75

CUP OF SOUP Choose from Vegetarian Black Bean and Soup of the Day. 4.50

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Want to expand your beer palate? Every Thursday night our brewers debut a small-batch cask offering served pub-style; straight from the beer engine. $5 cask beer while it lasts.

CASK NIGHT THURSDAYS

GREENSAs is, or add Mesquite Grilled Chicken breast 5.50, Flat Iron Steak 6.95,

Grilled Salmon 8.50, or Sautéed Garlic Shrimp 6.50

MIXED ORGANIC Spring mix, romaine, gorgonzola, toasted almonds, tomato, apples, and raspberry-hefeweizen balsamic vinaigrette. 9.50

MEDITERRANEAN Cucumber, tomato, romaine, radicchio, red onion, feta, Kalamata olives, grilled flat bread, basil, and Greek dressing. 10.95

TABOULI and MELON Organic spring mix, crumbled goat cheese, melon, strawberries, toasted almonds, whole wheat tabouli with cucumber, tomato, onion, mint, and raspberry-hazelnut vinaigrette. 12.95

GRILLED HARVEST VEGETABLE Locally-grown red oak lettuce, charred acorn squash, broccolini, baby carrots and zucchini, frisee, arugula, white balsamic-truffle vinaigrette made with organic California olive oil, shaved pecorino, and toasted almonds. 13.95

CLASSIC CHOP Roasted turkey breast, beer-brined bacon, tomato, cucumber, gorgonzola, herb croutons, and house ranch dressing. 13.95

•BBQ TOSTADA Salinas Valley baby iceberg wedge, crispy corn tortillas, Red Trolley Chipotle BBQ chicken, poblano, red peppers, gorgonzola, avocado, jalapeño-corn salsa, and house ranch dressing. 13.95

ZOE’S SALAMI CHOP Nitrite-free Genovese Salami from Zoe’s Meats in Santa Rosa, with Red Dragon cheese, peppadew peppers, dried Spanish chorizo, fennel, tomato, herb croutons, kale, romaine, radicchio, pecorino, and sherry vinaigrette. 14.95

SEARED AHI Organic spring mix, sashimi-grade peppered Ahi,

pickled ginger, wontons, mushrooms, tomato, sesame seeds, firecracker sauce, and citrus vinaigrette. 15.95

SANDWICHES•THE BOARD CLUB Open-faced, with beer-brined all natural

carved turkey, smoked gouda, beer-brined bacon, tomato-onion jam, curly endive, peppadew peppers, and herb mayo on Sadie Rose Kalamata olive bread with house-made chips. 13.95

•WEST COAST CARNITAS DIP Mosaic Session IPA-brined pork carnitas, spicy Gochujang au jus for dipping, with smashed avocado, jalapeño, habanero jack, cilantro, pickled onion, and fennel on a toasted French roll with fries. 14.95

MESQUITE CHICKEN Grilled chicken breast, avocado, beer-brined bacon, white cheddar, tomato, lettuce, toasted bun, chili aioli, with house-made chips. 13.45

•TURKEY PORTOBELLO Beer-brined all natural pan-seared turkey breast, Tower 10 IPA-braised Portobello mushrooms, Tillamook aged cheddar, house-made cranberry chutney, arugula, herb mayo, toasted ciabatta, with seasoned house-made potato chips. 14.95

CHIPOTLE PASTRAMI Pepper jack, beer onions, chipotle ale mayo, toasted ciabatta, with fries. 12.95

HABANERO JACK CHICKEN Buttermilk fried chicken breast, habanero jack, beer-brined bacon, apple-cabbage slaw, red pepper smear, curly endive, toasted bun, with fries. Try this paired with one of our IPAs! 14.95

TOGARASHI TUNA STEAK Seared Ahi steak, broccoli-miso slaw, lettuce, tomato, wonton, spicy mayo, hot soy-mustard reduction, toasted bun, with togarashi aioli fries. 15.95

RED TROLLEY ALE sets the standard for Irish Red Ales with 21 brewing medals. Each batch is brewed with a half-ton of caramelized malts for a deep copper color and toffee flavor. After adding the perfect mix of hops for balance, the brew is warm-fermented to bring out hints of raisins and currants.

ARTISAN MELT Sadie Rose rosemary-sage bread stuffed with Zoe’s Coppa salume, smoked Gouda, Gruyere, our Wreck Alley Imperial Stout Cheddar, beer onions, roasted red grapes, and served with spicy tomato-basil soup dip. 14.95

If you already think an artisan melt and tomato dip pair perfectly together, try it with our Irish Red Ale and you’ll never go back. Red Trolley’s caramel malts complement the creamy cheeses and rich Coppa, while the beer’s dark fruit flavors bring out the sweetness in the beer onions and roasted grapes.

MARCH’S FEATURED PAIRING

WE TAKE PRIDE IN THE SERVICE WE PROVIDE We support the new minimum wage and supplemental labor ordinances for our team. In lieu of a menu price increase a 3% surcharge is included on all guest checks.

MEET YOURLA JOLLA

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WHAT’S THE COOLEST PART ABOUT BEING A BREWER?

Having an idea about how a beer should taste, then making it and drinking it… that’s quite satisfying.

WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE TV SHOW AND WHY?Game of Thrones. Nuf said.

WHAT’S SOMETHING UNIQUE THAT YOU DO IN YOUR SPARE TIME?Spare time? Never heard of it. (2 kids)

NAME DESCRIPTION ABV SRM IBU

SMALL BATCHRotating special releases and small-batch beers brewed onsite. Take a gander at the chalkboard or your table’s draft beer list for even more options on tap. - - -

WRECK ALLEY IMPERIAL STOUTBrewed with darkly kilned malts, cocoa nibs, and Ethiopian coffee beans sourced by our friends at Bird Rock Coffee Roasters, Wreck Alley boasts rich layers of dark chocolate, toffee, and espresso-like roast.

9.0% ABV 100 SRM 50 IBU

BIG BARREL IIPANelson Sauvin hops imported from New Zealand give Big Barrel its vibrant grapefruit and melon flavors, while Warrior and Ahtanum hops add an assertive bitterness. This effervescent IIPA pours bright and golden.

9.0% ABV 15 SRM 90 IBU

AURORA HOPPYALIS IPAA San Diego-style IPA brewed with Simcoe, Mosaic, Amarillo, and Citra hops. Robust flavors and aromas of tropical fruit, pine, and tangerine linger through a dry, crisp finish.

7.0% ABV 4 SRM 60 IBU

TOWER 10 IPAA West Coast India Pale Ale packed with Pacific Northwest hops for intense pine and grapefruit flavors. Vibrant citrus aromas linger through a dry finish.

7.0% ABV 9 SRM 70 IBU

MOSAIC SESSION IPABursting with vibrant grapefruit aroma and flavors of citrus and tropical fruit. Our signature dry-hopping technique delivers an incredibly drinkable, lower ABV beer; without sacrificing hop appeal.

5.5% ABV 11 SRM 45 IBU

PINTAIL PALE ALEA dry-hopped American Pale Ale exploding with tropical aromas and bright citrus hop flavors. With just enough malt backbone to keep it totally drinkable, Pintail Pale Ale brings balance to big hops.

5.3% ABV 15 SRM 47 IBU

RED TROLLEY ALEBoldly brewed with a half-ton of caramelized malts, our multi award-winning Irish Red has rich toffee flavors, notes of dried fruit, and a slightly sweet finish.

5.8% ABV 30 SRM 17 IBU

COLUMBIA STREET AMBERImported Munich malts give our Amber its deep bronze color, smooth body, and crisp toasted flavor. This easy drinking beer has been pouring at Karl Strauss since the day we opened in 1989.

4.5% ABV 15 SRM 18 IBU

WINDANSEA WHEATA Hefeweizen brewed true to the Bavarian style. A centuries old strain of German weissbier yeast gives Windansea Wheat its trademark banana and clove flavors that linger through a refreshingly smooth finish.

5.1% ABV 3 SRM 12 IBU

FOLLOW THE SUN KÖLSCH Brewed with noble hops and traditional malts. Bright, crisp, and refreshing, this beer has subtle hints of fruit and a clean finish. 4.7% ABV 3 SRM 15 IBU

TASTERS AND

FLIGHTSAvailable in single 4 oz. tasters,

or choose any 4 to create your own flight.

1 ## # #2 3 4Here are a few of our favorite combinations:

HOPS IN A ROWPintail Pale Ale, Mosaic Session IPA,

Tower 10 IPA, and Aurora Hoppyalis IPA

LITTLE A’ THIS, LITTLE A’ THATFollow the Sun Kölsch, Columbia Street Amber, Red Trolley Ale, and Wreck Alley Imperial Stout

THE TROPHY CASEWindansea Wheat, Mosaic Session IPA,

Red Trolley Ale, and Aurora Hoppyalis IPA

ASK YOUR SERVER FOR DETAILS

TASTING ROOMAND

BEER GARDEN

Hours, directions, more info? karlstrauss.com

5985 Santa Fe Street • San Diego, California 92109

Come visit our main brewery in San Diego, the only place to try the full range of small-

batch beers from each of our brewpubs.

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