My husband and I enjoyed a delicious dinner in a romantic setting. The food was really very tasteful, nice wine and real hosts.
Michael J.
One star for being a terrible businessman! This place is not open at this time and he does not answer his phone. He just needs to let people know what is going on.
Elijah A.
I don't know if there brewery is closed, but I looked all over for their brewery is shut down? They also don't answer phones.
Amanda Valdez
Small beer selection. Disappointing as this is a place you would expect to find as many beers as other pubs have.
Jim D.
These are some of the best craft beers anywhere, so the fact that they are made right here in Pasadena is pretty incredible. I first met the owner in 1979, we went to college together. His beer making is the same as his dye transfer printing--excellent taste and perception combined with technical mastery. This is a guy who does it 110%. So, hearing his voice in my head while reading the transcription of a phone call in another review had me cracking up, but probably not for the reason that the reviewer intended. I completely understand why he wants to keep the operation at a scale that he can control, and is not interested in retail sales. The fact that there is a Yelp page for a "wholesale only" operation is kind of interesting, probably flattering, but maybe a bit misleading and frustrating to someone who is thirsty. If you want to drink a 1903 Lager, go to Lucky Baldwin's.
Joseph Llorens
An acquired taste.
Cameron H.
Craftsman is the best brewery in the LA area and has been for years. Pretty much every beer from them I've ever had has been excellent. The Heavenly Hefe is probably the best Bavarian Hefeweizen I've had outside of Munich. Their Berlinerweisse is top notch. Even their 1903, despite being distributed pretty widely, is a very solid beer. The owner is quirky but a super nice guy if you talk to him in person. Believe the hype--this place is legit.
Urs S.
A friend from Bavaria has told me that it's the best beer in the world!
Mark B.
Read the reviews but still called the owner just to ask him about local beers around Pasadena that he stocks...MAN THIS GUY IS SO NICE. Maybe whoever is approaching him is too demanding? Anyway, he spent about 8 minutes telling me about his beers and i'm going to go to kings row and get some tonight. Thanks! -J
The paragon of all Pasadena beers. The ones that started it all back in the day. This is what old-school Pasadena taste like. Simply the best!
Urs Steurer
A friend from Bavaria has told me that it's the best beer in the world!
Chris Cravens
Happiest place on earth. Disneyland can go suck eggs.
Robby Roda
Mark and the crew at Craftsman have been making some of the best beer in LA since the 90s!
A B
No beer tastings available at this location, however if you call they will let you know where to find their beers - the place with the largest selection is Maximilianos
1903 Lager best lager ever made hands down.
My husband and I enjoyed a delicious dinner in a romantic setting. The food was really very tasteful, nice wine and real hosts.
One star for being a terrible businessman! This place is not open at this time and he does not answer his phone. He just needs to let people know what is going on.
I don't know if there brewery is closed, but I looked all over for their brewery is shut down? They also don't answer phones.
Small beer selection. Disappointing as this is a place you would expect to find as many beers as other pubs have.
These are some of the best craft beers anywhere, so the fact that they are made right here in Pasadena is pretty incredible. I first met the owner in 1979, we went to college together. His beer making is the same as his dye transfer printing--excellent taste and perception combined with technical mastery. This is a guy who does it 110%. So, hearing his voice in my head while reading the transcription of a phone call in another review had me cracking up, but probably not for the reason that the reviewer intended. I completely understand why he wants to keep the operation at a scale that he can control, and is not interested in retail sales. The fact that there is a Yelp page for a "wholesale only" operation is kind of interesting, probably flattering, but maybe a bit misleading and frustrating to someone who is thirsty. If you want to drink a 1903 Lager, go to Lucky Baldwin's.
An acquired taste.
Craftsman is the best brewery in the LA area and has been for years. Pretty much every beer from them I've ever had has been excellent. The Heavenly Hefe is probably the best Bavarian Hefeweizen I've had outside of Munich. Their Berlinerweisse is top notch. Even their 1903, despite being distributed pretty widely, is a very solid beer. The owner is quirky but a super nice guy if you talk to him in person. Believe the hype--this place is legit.
A friend from Bavaria has told me that it's the best beer in the world!
Read the reviews but still called the owner just to ask him about local beers around Pasadena that he stocks...MAN THIS GUY IS SO NICE. Maybe whoever is approaching him is too demanding? Anyway, he spent about 8 minutes telling me about his beers and i'm going to go to kings row and get some tonight. Thanks! -J
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The paragon of all Pasadena beers. The ones that started it all back in the day. This is what old-school Pasadena taste like. Simply the best!
A friend from Bavaria has told me that it's the best beer in the world!
Happiest place on earth. Disneyland can go suck eggs.
Mark and the crew at Craftsman have been making some of the best beer in LA since the 90s!
No beer tastings available at this location, however if you call they will let you know where to find their beers - the place with the largest selection is Maximilianos