Karl Strauss Brewing Company - Sorrento Mesa

Beer Bites

• Chili Lime FriesUSD 5.50

  Sweet potato fries with chili powder, lime zest, and spicy ranch

• Crispy Organic TofuUSD 5.50

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

• Duck Fat Pretzel BitesUSD 5.95

  We get 'em local from San Diego Pretzel Company with rosemary, pecorino, and truffle dip

• Protein BoardUSD 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 BoardUSD 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*USD 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*USD 8.95

  We get 'em local from San Diego Pretzel Company. Beer spritz, spice-rubbed, with mango mustard, and beer cheese dip

• Crispy Brussels SproutsUSD 10.95

  Beer-brined bacon, crumbled feta, balsamic reduction, and fresh grated pecorino-romano

• Asada FriesUSD 11.95

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

• Squid Pro QuoUSD 11.95

  Strips of sustainably caught calamari and baby green beans, lightly fried, with Japanese togarashi spice, lemon, and sriracha aioli

• Buffalo WingsUSD 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 BreadUSD 11.95

  Cilantro, jalapeño, Kalamata olives, roasted red peppers, red onion, and almonds

• Black Garlic Fondue*USD 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 PokeUSD 11.95

  Sashimi-grade chopped Ahi, tomato, cucumber, red onion, cilantro, tossed in a spicy firecracker sauce, with wonton chips

• Cup of SoupUSD 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

• CheddarUSD 10.95

  White cheddar, lettuce, tomato, onion, with fries

• The Big Beer Burger*USD 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*USD 13.95

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

• Farmhouse*USD 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 MeltUSD 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 TurkeyUSD 12.95

  House-made turkey patty topped with chili-citrus sauce, cotija, avocado, lettuce, tomato, chili aioli, with house-made chips

• El JardínUSD 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 CevicheUSD 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 OrganicUSD 9.50

  Spring mix, romaine, gorgonzola, toasted almonds, tomatoes, apples, and raspberry-hefeweizen balsamic vinaigrette

• MediterraneanUSD 10.95

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

• Tabouli and MelonUSD 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.*USD 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 ChickenUSD 12.95

  Romaine, Napa cabbage, cilantro, carrots, broccoli, tomato, wontons, scallions, soy reduction, and miso vinaigrette

• BBQ Tostada*USD 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 SalmonUSD 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 ChopUSD 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 AhiUSD 15.95

  Organic spring mix, sashimi-grade peppered Ahi, pickled ginger, wontons, mushrooms, tomato, sesame seeds, firecracker sauce, and citrus vinaigrette

Mains

• West Coast CarbonaraUSD 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*USD 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*USD 14.95

  Pan-seared shrimp, beer deglaze, sriracha butter, cilantro, broccoli, avocado, roasted red peppers, and creamy habanero jack grits

• Spicy Tofu CurryUSD 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 PastaUSD 16.95

  Linguine, spicy tomato cream sauce, mushrooms, roasted red peppers, spinach, feta, and arugula pesto

• Drunken Cioppino*USD 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 TacosUSD 16.95

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

• Brick ChickenUSD 16.95

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

• Blackened SalmonUSD 19.95

  Sustainably farmed Norwegian salmon, Cajun seasoning, melon-cucumber crudo, feta crumble, basil, French green beans, and citrus vinaigrette

• Fish N ChipsUSD 15.95

  Battered Alaskan Cod, caper remoulade, and house-made broccoli slaw

• The Beer-Brined Chops*USD 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*USD 23.95

  Garlic mashed red potatoes, sautéed broccolini, and Wreck Alley Imperial Stout mushroom gravy

• Flat IronUSD 18.95

  Sweet corn and potato mash, steamed broccoli, sautéed spinach, and Spanish Sofrito sauce

• Ribeye Steak Frite*USD 26.95

  Truffle-parmesan fries, balsamic-glazed grilled zucchini, herb butter, and house-made IPA steak sauce

Sandwiches

• The Board Club*USD 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 ChickenUSD 13.45

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

• Turkey CiabattaUSD 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 PastramiUSD 12.95

  Pepper jack, beer onions, chipotle ale mayo, toasted ciabatta, with fries

• Habanero Jack ChickenUSD 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 SteakUSD 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 BankUSD 15.95

  Beer-brined bacon, Black Forest ham, Andouille

• P.A.C. ManUSD 15.95

  Portobello, arugula, chicken

• Tree HuggerUSD 14.95

  Broccoli, spinach, roasted red peppers

• The NormUSD 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

Beer! Pretzels! Brats!

• Oktober FestUSD 15.00

  Gets you in stein a beer

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 atUSD 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:

Hops in a Row

• Pintail Pale Ale

• Mosaic Session IPA

• Tower 10 IPA

• Aurora Hoppyalis IPA

Little a' This, Little a' That

• Follow the Sun Kölsch

• Columbia Street Amber

• Red Trolley Ale

• Wreck Alley Imperial Stout

The Trophy Case

• Windansea Wheat

• Mosaic Session IPA

• Red Trolley Ale

• Aurora Hoppyalis IPA

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