Ambitious Ales

"If You Like Chocolate Ganache. Ambitious Ales, a brewery in Long Beach’s Bixby Knolls, released their version of Black Is Beautiful as a bourbon barrel-aged stout, with an aggressive 11% ABV. Expect it to be smooth and rich, like drinking a chocolate ganache, or hanging out with George Clooney. All profits will be donated to The Okra Project, a collective that brings home-cooked and healthy meals and resources to Black trans people." - brett keating

"There are so many great craft breweries in Long Beach, it can be hard to pin down a favorite. But in terms of all-around appeal, Ambitious Ales in Bixby Knolls always lands at the top of our list. The taproom is spacious enough to project a ballgame on the wall without feeling like you're drinking inside an airplane hanger, plus they've got two shaded, dog-friendly patios that are ideal for warm nights. The always-changing beer list is fantastic whether you're into IPAs, sours, or stouts, and you can pick up some cans to-go, too. And most importantly, a beer here means you'll have easy access to Thunderbolt Pizza next door, an excellent pie shop that will happily delivery warm garlic knots or hot wings right to your table. " - brant cox, nikko duren

"There are so many great craft breweries in Long Beach, it can be hard to pin down a favorite. But in terms of all-around appeal, Ambitious Ales in Bixby Knolls always lands at the top of our list. The taproom is spacious enough to project a ballgame on the wall without feeling like you're drinking inside an airplane hanger, plus they've got two shaded, dog-friendly patios that are ideal for warm nights. The always-changing beer list is fantastic whether you're into IPAs, sours, or stouts, and you can pick up some cans to-go, too. And most importantly, a beer here means you'll have easy access to Thunderbolt Pizza next door, an excellent pie shop that is happy to delivery off some warm garlic knots or hot wings right to your table." - Garrett Snyder

"After a soft-opening on January 29, Ambitious Ales will make its official debut in Bixby Knolls on February 16. Partners Juan Carrillo, Garrett Carroll, Jon Cuthbert, Jerome De Leon took over the building that used to house Tuttles Camera, which was built in the 1930s. With Cuthbert as general contractor, the crew built the 3,600 square feet brewery, which includes a ten barrel brew house, a tasting room, and a patio." - Mona Holmes

"Ambitious Ales started construction in April, is scheduled to start brewing in August, and hopes to open in October. Partners Juan Carrillo, Garrett Carroll, Jon Cuthbert, Jerome De Leon started home brewing six years ago. The crew developed a following and received feedback from their communities before finding investors. After initially looking at an Anaheim location, the four settled into the cozy Bixby Knolls neighborhood in Long Beach. Flash forward to 2018, and Ambitious Ales is taking shape inside the former Tuttles Camera, which was built in the 1930s. The partners are not outsourcing the construction, as Cuthbert already is a general contractor. With 3,600 square feet, Ambitious Ales will ultimately house a ten barrel brew house, a tasting room, and a patio. They won’t operate a kitchen, but with the Bixby Point shopping area directly across the street, there are plenty of food options available nearby. The property has plenty of space to host food trucks, or even future pop-ups." - Mona Holmes