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Karl Strauss Brewing Company
9675 Scranton Rd
San Diego, CA 92121
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Main Menu
Beer Bites
Chili Lime Fries
$5.50
Sweet potato fries with chili powder, lime zest, and spicy ranch
Crispy Organic Tofu
$5.50
Locally made by San Diego Tofu Dairy. Tossed in honey mustard with sriracha, sesame, cilantro, and spicy mustard
Duck Fat Pretzel Bites
$5.95
We get 'em local from San Diego Pretzel Company with rosemary, pecorino, and truffle dip
Protein Board
$7.95
Zoe's nitrite-free Coppa Salume & Genovese Salami from Santa Rosa, pickled jalapeños, togarashi cage-free egg, cashews, and fresh apple
Artisan Cheese Board
$7.50
Cypress Grove Humboldt Fog, Red Dragon, and Tillamook Aged Cheddar with Sadie Rose Kalamata bread, apple, red grapes, and fig chutney
Share Plates
Beer Belly*
$8.95
Beer-braised smoked pork belly, grilled broccolini, poached Chino Valley cage-free egg, togarashi spice, and umami glaze. Perfect small plate for two!
Beer Pretzels*
$8.95
We get 'em local from San Diego Pretzel Company. Beer spritz, spice-rubbed, with mango mustard, and beer cheese dip
Crispy Brussels Sprouts
$10.95
Beer-brined bacon, crumbled feta, balsamic reduction, and fresh grated pecorino-romano
Asada Fries
$11.95
Plancha-seared steak, house-made jalapeño cheese whiz, gorgonzola, avocado-chimichurri, cilantro, pickled onion, and our chipotle ketchup
Squid Pro Quo
$11.95
Strips of sustainably caught calamari and baby green beans, lightly fried, with Japanese togarashi spice, lemon, and sriracha aioli
Buffalo Wings
$11.95
Our wings are boneless, because bone-in wings are difficult on dates. Blue cheese dipping sauce, carrots, and celery on the side
Spicy Hummus and Flat Bread
$11.95
Cilantro, jalapeño, Kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, red onion, and almonds
Black Garlic Fondue*
$12.95
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
Ahi Poke
$11.95
Sashimi-grade chopped Ahi, tomato, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, tossed in a spicy firecracker sauce, with wonton chips
- Diced Avocado add
- $1.75
Cup of Soup
$4.50
Choose from Vegetarian Black Bean and Soup of the Day
Cask Night Thursdays
Cask Night Thursdays
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
Burgers
Served on a toasted Sadie Rose artisanal bun. Avocado or beer-brined bacon add $1.75
Cheddar
$10.95
White cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, with fries
The Big Beer Burger*
$13.95
Intrigued? You're not alone. Our signature burger is basted with Columbia Street Amber, topped with Red Trolley Ale onions, IPA mushrooms, beer-brined bacon, gruyere, tomato, lettuce, with fries. Served with IPA steak sauce
Smoked Gouda*
$13.95
All natural grass-fed beef, beer onions, smoked gouda, fig chutney, lettuce, tomato, chipotle ale mayo, with fries
Farmhouse*
$14.95
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
Blue Cheese Burger Melt
$14.95
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
Cotija Avocado Turkey
$12.95
House-made turkey patty topped with chili-citrus sauce, cotija, avocado, lettuce, tomato, chili aioli, with house-made chips
El Jardín
$12.95
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
September's Featured Pairing
Fresh ceviche, cool watermelon, and a refreshing Kölsch. Summer isn't going anywhere. Follow the Sun is a great match for this dish because the beer's bready malts tie into the flavor of the tortillas, and contrast nicely with the ceviche's citrusy notes. The sweet watermelon complements the beer's crisp finish
Follow the Sun Kölsch
is brewed with noble hops and traditional malts. Bright, crisp, and refreshing, this beer has subtle hints of fruit and a clean finish
Watermelon Ceviche
$13.95
Sustainably-harvested shrimp, Ahi tuna, avocado, cucumber, jalapeño, tomato, onion, cilantro, and citrus. This light Share Plate is served in a bowl of watermelon agua fresca with seasoned corn tortilla chips
Greens
As is, or add Mesquite Grilled Chicken breast $5.50, Flat Iron Steak $6.95, or Grilled Salmon $7.95
Mixed Organic
$9.50
Spring mix, romaine, gorgonzola, toasted almonds, tomatoes, apples, and raspberry-hefeweizen balsamic vinaigrette
Mediterranean
$10.95
Cucumber, tomato, romaine, radicchio, red onion, feta, Kalamata olives, grilled flat bread, basil, and Greek dressing
Tabouli and Melon
$12.95
Organic spring mix, crumbled goat cheese, melon, strawberries, toasted almonds, whole wheat tabouli with cucumber, tomato, onion, mint, and raspberry-hazelnut vinaigrette
Heirloom B.L.T.A.*
$14.95
Beer-brined seared smoked pork belly, heirloom tomato, avocado, Tillamook aged cheddar, arugula, curly endive, radicchio, croutons, red chilies, tarragon, organic California olive oil, and Banyuls aged red wine vinegar
Chopped Cashew Chicken
$12.95
Romaine, Napa cabbage, cilantro, carrots, broccoli, tomato, wontons, scallions, soy reduction, and miso vinaigrette
BBQ Tostada*
$13.95
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
Honey-Smoked Salmon
$14.95
Red oak lettuce, arugula, frisee, Granny Smith apples, dried cranberries, roasted red peppers, toasted almonds, candied pecans, all natural smoked salmon, and white balsamic vinaigrette made with organic California olive oil
Zoe's Salami Chop
$14.95
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
Seared Ahi
$15.95
Organic spring mix, sashimi-grade peppered Ahi, pickled ginger, wontons, mushrooms, tomato, sesame seeds, firecracker sauce, and citrus vinaigrette
Mains
West Coast Carbonara
$13.95
A small-plate portion of all natural smoked salmon, poached Chino Valley cage-free egg, zucchini "noodles," beer-brined bacon, sun-dried tomato, peppers, basil, garlic, and parmesan
Grilled Beer Sausages*
$14.95
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
Spicy Shrimp & Grits*
$14.95
Pan-seared shrimp, beer deglaze, sriracha butter, cilantro, broccoli, avocado, roasted red peppers, and creamy habanero jack grits
Spicy Tofu Curry
$16.95
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
Pesto Chicken Pasta
$16.95
Linguine, spicy tomato cream sauce, mushrooms, roasted red peppers, spinach, feta, and arugula pesto
Drunken Cioppino*
$20.95
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
Grilled Fish Tacos
$16.95
Spice-rubbed Tilapia, mango-fire-roasted salsa, cotija and cheddar, cilantro, chipotle sour cream, black beans, and long grain rice
Brick Chicken
$16.95
Spicy chipotle-orange marinated chicken breast, brick-pressed and pan-roasted with mango salsa, cilantro rice, and black beans
Blackened Salmon
$19.95
Sustainably farmed Norwegian salmon, Cajun seasoning, melon-cucumber crudo, feta crumble, basil, French green beans, and citrus vinaigrette
Fish N Chips
$15.95
Battered Alaskan Cod, caper remoulade, and house-made broccoli slaw
The Beer-Brined Chops*
$21.95
French-cut pork chops brined in Red Trolley Ale. Garlic mashed red potatoes, sautéed green beans, broccoli, firecracker sauce, and spicy mustard sauce
Prime Top Sirloin*
$23.95
Garlic mashed red potatoes, sautéed broccolini, and Wreck Alley Imperial Stout mushroom gravy
Flat Iron
$18.95
Sweet corn and potato mash, steamed broccoli, sautéed spinach, and Spanish Sofrito sauce
Ribeye Steak Frite*
$26.95
Truffle-parmesan fries, balsamic-glazed grilled zucchini, herb butter, and house-made IPA steak sauce
Sandwiches
The Board Club*
$13.95
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
Mesquite Chicken
$13.45
Grilled chicken breast, avocado, beer-brined bacon, white cheddar, tomato, lettuce, toasted bun, chili aioli, with house-made chips
Turkey Ciabatta
$13.95
Sliced heirloom tomato, beer-brined all natural pan seared turkey breast, charred broccolini, Tillamook aged cheddar, fresh basil, tapenade aioli, and seasoned watermelon wedge
Chipotle Pastrami
$12.95
Pepper jack, beer onions, chipotle ale mayo, toasted ciabatta, with fries
Habanero Jack Chicken
$14.95
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!
Togarashi Tuna Steak
$15.95
Seared Ahi steak, broccoli-miso slaw, lettuce, tomato, wonton, spicy mayo, hot soy-mustard reduction, toasted bun, with togarashi aioli fries
Mac on Tap
Our Mac and Cheese is kind of a big deal. Made with large elbow noodles, gorgonzola, gruyere, cheddar cheese, and a crispy parmesan breadcrumb topping, it could quite possibly change your life
Piggy Bank
$15.95
Beer-brined bacon, Black Forest ham, Andouille
P.A.C. Man
$15.95
Portobello, arugula, chicken
Tree Hugger
$14.95
Broccoli, spinach, roasted red peppers
The Norm
$13.95
Simple. Noodles, cheese sauce, parmesan breadcrumb topping
Handcrafted Beer
Ask your server for details
Small Batch
Rotating 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 Stout, ABV 9.0%, SRM 100, IBU 50
Brewed 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
Big Barrel IIPA, ABV 9.0%, SRM 15, IBU 90
Nelson 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
Aurora Hoppyalis IPA, ABV 7.0%, SRM 4, IBU 60
A 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
Tower 10 IPA, ABV 7.0%, SRM 9, IBU 70
A West Coast India Pale Ale packed with Pacific Northwest hops for intense pine and grapefruit flavors. Vibrant citrus aromas linger through a dry finish
Mosaic Session IPA, ABV 5.5%, SRM 11, IBU 45
Bursting 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
Pintail Pale Ale, ABV 5.3%, SRM 15, IBU 47
A 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
Red Trolley Ale, ABV 5.8%, SRM 30, IBU 17
Boldly 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
Columbia Street Amber, ABV 4.5%, SRM 15, IBU 18
Imported 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
Windansea Wheat, ABV 5.1%, SRM 3, IBU 12
A 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
Follow the Sun Kölsch, ABV 4.7%, SRM 3, IBU 15
Brewed with noble hops and traditional malts. Bright, crisp, and refreshing, this beer has subtle hints of fruit and a clean finish
A San Diego-Style Oktoberfest
September 17, 2-6 pm. In your Beer Garden at the Karl Strauss Tasting Room in PB
Featuring
Handcrafted Beers On Tap
- Starting at $20.00
Including Small Batch German-Style Beers
Beer-Infused Sausages and Brats
Soft Pretzels with Beer Dipping Sauces
Tasters and Flights
Available in single 4 oz. tasters, or choose any 4 to create your own flight. Here are a few of our favorite combinations:
Little a' This, Little a' That
Follow the Sun Kölsch
Columbia Street Amber
Red Trolley Ale
Wreck Alley Imperial Stout
Bring your Growler to Work Day!
Kick off your weekend right!
Bring your Growler to Work Day!
Every Friday, drop by and enjoy $8 core lineup fills & $10 special release fills
•Made with karl strauss handcrafted beer