Solarc Brewing
Brewery · Glassell Park ·
Unique gruit beer, herbal tea, and foil-wrapped walls
Unique gruit beer, herbal tea, and foil-wrapped walls
"Open since late 2023, Solarc is one of the newer breweries in LA—and one of the most unique, too. Rather than a typical line-up of IPAs and lagers, this Glassell Park brewery specializes in gruit, a medieval style of beer made with bittering agents other than hops. At Solarc, that means beer flavored with things like wormwood, black tea, and turmeric, and fermented with wild yeasts collected around Los Angeles. The whole operation is bordering on being a Portlandia sketch, but there’s no denying that hanging for a few hours in their quirky, colorful space (the walls are literally covered in aluminum foil) is a great way to spend a Sunday." - brant cox, sylvio martins, nikko duren, garrett snyder
"Open since fall 2023, Solarc is one of the newer breweries in LA—and one of the most unique, too. Rather than a typical line-up of IPAs and lagers, this Glassell Park brewery specializes in gruit, a medieval style of beer made with bittering agents other than hops. At Solarc, that means beer flavored with things like wormwood, black tea, and turmeric, and fermented with wild yeasts collected around Los Angeles. The whole operation is bordering on being a Portlandia sketch, but there’s no denying that hanging for a few hours in their quirky, colorful space (the walls are literally covered in aluminum foil) is a great way to spend a Sunday." - Brant Cox
"Solarc Brewing is a forthcoming tenant in the historic building on the corner of Eagle Rock Boulevard and Avenue 35 in Glassell Park. It is part of the new businesses that are viewed as symbols of gentrification by community activists." - Cathy Chaplin
"I learned that SolArc Brewing is slated to open soon in the area, part of a wave of new neighborhood spots." - Farley Elliott
"Planning a brewery and beer bar in the building, Solarc Brewing is also listed among the local craft-beer names whose products will be available at the Grant." - Farley Elliott