Karl Strauss Brewing Company Menu

4.5

(3,725+ Reviews)

Seasonal Pairings Appetizers Greens Mains Steaks & Chop Mac On Tap Between Two Breads Sides Kiddos Vegan And Gluten-Sensitive Sweets 32oz Canned Crowlers Single To Go 6 Packs 4 Packs Barrels Cases 24 Pack 12 Pack

Seasonal Pairings
- Pizza Rolls
  Crispy flour tortilla stuffed with mozzarella & parmesan cheese, carnitas pork, Spanish chorizo, cremini mushrooms, Red Trolley marinara, with pepperoni chili crisp, frisée, ranch drizzle, pecorino.
  $15.95
- Birria Beef Deep
  Sliced roasted beef, beer onions, gruyere cheese, three-pepper relish, mayo, house-made birria au jus dip, fries
  $19.95
Appetizers
- Pizza Rolls
  Crispy flour tortilla stuffed with mozzarella & parmesan cheese, carnitas pork, Spanish chorizo, cremini mushrooms, Red Trolley marinara, with pepperoni chili crisp, frisée, ranch drizzle, pecorino.
  $15.95
- Chili Lime Fries
  Sweet potato fries, chili-lime spices, spicy ranch.
  $11.50
- Harissa Hummus
  Vegan chickpea harissa-spiced hummus, mixed olives, roasted red peppers, red onion, feta, cilantro, carrots, celery, pita chips.
  $13.50
- Beer Pretzels
  Two large beer spritzed and spice-rubbed pretzels from our friends at San Diego Pretzel Co. Hot from the oven with spicy honey mustard & jalapeño beer cheese.
  $13.95
- Double Truffle Fries
  Parmesan, chopped garlic, rosemary, white truffle oil, truffle aioli.
  $12.95
- Crispy Brussel Sprouts
  Beer-brined bacon, feta, balsamic reduction, pecorino-romano.
  $14.95
- Old Bay Calamari
  Wild caught calamari steak strips, jalapenos, zucchini pickles, parmesan-panko breading, with Old Bay remoulade, lemon.
  $14.95
- Duck Fat Pretzel Bites
  Bet you can't eat just one! Rosemary, pecorino, truffle dip.
  $14.50
- Ahi Poke Nachos
  Nachos for grown-ups. Sashimi-grade chopped tuna, tomato, red onions, spicy firecracker sauce, sesame, and cilantro aioli on tortilla chips.
  $16.95
- Boneless Buffalo Wings
  Boneless wings, buffalo sauce, Ranch dressing, carrots, celery.
  $16.50
- Sweet Chili Garlic Wings
  Boneless Wings, Sweet Chili Garlic Sauce, Ranch Dressing, Carrots, Celery
  $16.50
- Asada Fries
  Plancha-seared ancho-marinated steak, jalapeño beer cheese, gorgonzola, avocado-chimichurri, pickled onion, cilantro.
  $16.50
- Cup Black Bean Soup
  A cup, topped with cotija cheese
  $7.95
Greens
- Mixed Organic Salad
  Organic spring mix, gorgonzola, toasted almonds, tomato, cranberries, balsamic vinaigrette.
  $14.95
- Mixed Organic Salad With Chicken
  Organic spring mix, grilled chicken breast, gorgonzola, toasted almonds, tomato, cranberries, balsamic vinaigrette.
  $21.90
- Mixed Organic Salad With Salmon
  Organic spring mix, grilled salmon, gorgonzola, toasted almonds, tomato, cranberries, balsamic vinaigrette.
  $23.90
- Chop Shop Chicken
  Gorgonzola, avocado, beer-brined bacon, piquillo and poblano peppers, cilantro, carrots, tomato, corn tortilla strips, romaine, mixed lettuce, grilled Mesquite chicken breast, chili-ranch dressing.
  $20.50
- Salmon Caesar
  Sustainably-farmed Norwegian blackened salmon, corn- piquillo pepper relish, cilantro, hearts of romaine, mixed greens, herb croutons, garlic, parmesan cheese, pecorino-romano dressing.
  $22.95
- Seared Ahi Salad
  Organic spring mix, sashimi-grade peppered Ahi, pickled ginger, wontons, sautéed cremini mushrooms, tomato, sesame seeds, firecracker sauce, citrus vinaigrette.
  $20.95
Mains
- Beer Sausages
  Crafted locally at San Luis Sausage Co. using our award-winning beers. Grilled cheddar brat, chili-chicken link, sweet potato fries, grilled zucchini, pickled onions, spicy honey-sriracha mustard.
  $18.50
- Fish N Chips
  Battered Alaskan Cod, caper remoulade, house-made slaw.
  $20.95
- Korean BBQ Quinoa Bowl
  Avocado, pickled onions, quinoa rice, sautéed green beans, carrots, Korean BBQ sauce, cilantro oil, sesame seeds.
  $14.50
- Korean BBQ Chicken Rice Bowl
  Avocado, pickled onions, quinoa rice, sautéed green beans, carrots, Korean BBQ sauce, cilantro oil, sesame seeds and grilled chicken breast.
  $20.95
- Korean BBQ Ahi Rice Bowl
  Avocado, pickled onions, quinoa rice, sautéed green beans, carrots, Korean BBQ sauce, cilantro oil, sesame seeds and ahi poke.
  $21.95
- Korean BBQ Beyond Rice Bowl
  Avocado, pickled onions, quinoa rice, sautéed green beans, carrots, Korean BBQ sauce, cilantro oil, sesame seeds and beyond meat patty.
  $20.95
- Korean BBQ Salmon Rice Bowl
  Avocado, pickled onions, quinoa rice, sautéed green beans, carrots, Korean BBQ sauce, cilantro oil, sesame seeds and grilled salmon.
  $23.95
- Drunken Shrimp
  Sautéed shrimp, harissa-lager cream sauce, cremini mushrooms, pasillas, tomatoes, basil, garlic mashed potatoes, peppery greens.
  $19.95
- Grilled Chicken Tacos
  Three 6" tacos with mesquite chicken, corn-piquillo relish, pickled onions, shredded cabbage, guajillo salsa, cheddar, and chili-ranch on flour tortillas.
  $19.75
- Blackened Mahi Tacos
  Three 6" tacos with Guajillo salsa, shredded cabbage, cheddar, cotija, chipotle sour cream, pico de gallo, and cilantro on flour tortillas.
  $20.95
- Carne Asada Tacos
  Three 6" tacos with Guajillo salsa, shredded cabbage, cheddar, cotija, chipotle sour cream, pico de gallo, and cilantro on flour tortillas.
  $20.95
- Ginger Salmon
  Sustainably-farmed Norwegian salmon, ginger-basil panko crust, avocado, sautéed green beans, quinoa rice, firecracker and spicy mustard sauce.
  $25.95
Steaks & Chop
- Beer-Brined Pork Chops
  Two 8oz Red Trolley Ale-brined bone-in chops with firecracker and spicy mustard sauce, sautéed green beans, garlic mashed potatoes. A tried-n-true matchup of flavors – Red Trolley Irish Ale…meet Beer-Brined Pork Chops! The savory grilled pork...
  $27.95
- Ribeye Steak Frite
  12oz Certified Sterling Silver, herb butter, garlic-parmesan truffle fries & balsamic-glazed grilled zucchini.
  $31.95
- Filet Mignon
  7oz Certified Sterling Silver, mushroom beer demi, garlic mashed potatoes, sautéed green beans, crispy leeks.
  $37.95
Mac On Tap
- The Norm
  Cheese sauce, parmesan breadcrumb topping. (Voted Best Mac and Cheese in the 2022 SD Reader’s Poll - IYKYK)
  $18.95
- Piggy Bank
  Andouille sausage, black forest ham, beer-brined bacon.
  $20.95
- Tree Hugger
  Roasted red peppers, cremini mushrooms, arugula.
  $19.95
Between Two Breads
- Birria Beef Deep
  Sliced roasted beef, beer onions, gruyere cheese, three-pepper relish, mayo, house-made birria au jus dip, fries
  $19.95
- Pub Burger
  Fresh ground steak trim beef patty, two slices Tillamook aged cheddar, LTO, chipotle ale mayo served with fries.
  $16.50
- Food Truck Burger
  Fresh ground steak trim beef patty, caramelized onions, pickled jalapeno, Korean BBQ sauce, gruyere, LT, chipotle ale mayo. 17.50 Sub all-natural grass-fed beef served with fries.
  $19.50
- Cotija Avocado Turkey Burger
  House-made turkey patty topped with chili-citrus sauce, cotija, avocado, lettuce, tomato, chili aioli served with seasoned watermelon.
  $19.75
- Beyond Burger
  Grilled GMO-free, no soy, gluten-free, plant-based Beyond Meat patty, pickled onions, cilantro oil, LT served with fries.
  $18.50
- Chipotle Pastrami Sandwich
  Tillamook pepper jack, beer onions, chipotle ale mayo served with fries.
  $19.75
- Mesquite Chicken
  Avocado, beer-brined bacon, Tillamook pepper jack, LT, chili aioli served with fries.
  $19.50
Sides
- Coleslaw
  Housemade slaw
  $7.00
- Quinoa Rice
  Quinoa rice, parsley
  $7.00
- Sautéed Green Beans
  Herb butter
  $7.00
- Grilled Zucchini
  Grilled zucchini, lightly seasoned.
  $7.00
- Mini Mac On Tap
  Cheese sauce, parmesan breadcrumb topping.
  $9.00
- Sweet Potato Fries
  Crispy aweet potato fries
  $7.00
- French Fries
  Seasoned fries
  $7.00
- Mashed Potatoes
  Garlic mashed potatoes
  $7.00
- Side Mixed Organic Salad
  Organic spring mix, gorgonzola, toasted almonds, tomato, cranberries, balsamic vinaigrette.
  $7.50
- Side Caesar Salad
  Hearts of romaine, mixed greens, herb croutons, garlic, pecorino-romano dressing.
  $7.50
Kiddos
- Kid's Noodles With Butter
  Elbow noodles with butter and parmesan
  $9.50
- Kid's Mac & Cheese
  Elbow noodles with cheese sauce
  $9.50
- Kid's Fish & Chips
  Battered Alaskan Cod with fries and Ranch dressing
  $11.50
- Kid's Cheese Burger
  Beef patty, cheese, lettuce, tomato, toasted bun, fries and Ranch dressing
  $11.50
- Kid's Chicken Fingers
  Fried boneless chicken tenders with fries and Ranch dressing
  $9.50
Vegan And Gluten-Sensitive
- Vegan Chili Lime Fries
  Sweet potato fries, chili-lime apices
  $11.50
- Gluten-Sensitive Mediterranean Hummus
  Vegan chickpea sun-dried tomato hummus, roasted red peppers, toasted almonds, carrots & celery.
  $13.50
- Gluten-Sensitive Crispy Brussel Sprouts
  Feta, balsamic reduction, pecorino-romano.
  $14.95
- Gluten-Sensitive Boneless Buffalo Wings
  Grilled boneless wings. Served with carrots, celery and Ranch dressing
  $16.50
- Gluten-Sensitive Mixed Organic Salad
  Organic spring mix, romaine, feta cheese, toasted almonds, tomato, cranberries, Ranch dressing.
  $14.95
- Vegan Mixed Organic Salad
  Organic spring mix, romaine, toasted almonds, tomato, cranberries, balsamic vinaigrette.
  $14.95
- Gluten-Sensitive Blackened Mahi Tacos
  3 Lettuce wraps with guajillo salsa, shredded cabbage, cheddar, cotija, chipotle sour cream, pico de gallo, cilantro.
  $20.95
- Gluten-Sensitive Mesquite Chicken Sandwich
  Lettuce wrapped with avocado, Tillamook cheddar, lettuce, tomato and chili aioli, fries.
  $19.50
- Vegan And Gluten-Sensitive Beyond Burger
  Grilled Gmo-Free, no soy, gluten-free, plant-based beyond meat patty, pickled onions, LT. Served in a lettuce wrap with fries.
  $18.50
- Vegan Pub Burger
  Sub Beyond Burger with lettuce, tomato and red onion served in a lettuce wrap served with fries
  $16.50
- Sweet Potato Fries
  Crispy aweet potato fries
  $7.00
- Quinoa Rice
  Quinoa rice, parsley
  $7.00
- French Fries
  Seasoned fries
  $7.00
- Vegan Sauteed Green Beans
  Sauteed green beans
  $7.00
- Grilled Zucchini
  Grilled zucchini, lightly seasoned.
  $7.00
- Vegan Side Mixed Green Salad
  Organic spring mix, toasted almonds, tomato, cranberries, balsamic vinaigrette.
  $7.50
- Gluten-Sensitive Side Mixed Green Salad
  Organic spring mix, feta, toasted almonds, tomato, cranberries, ranch.
  $7.50
Sweets
- Beeramisu
  Wreck Alley Imperial Stout-soaked lady fingers, mascarpone, cocoa powder.
  $10.95
- Tropical Butter Cake
  Warm brown butter cake, guava & strawberry sauces, whipped cream, toasted almonds.
  $11.95
32oz Canned Crowlers
- Aurora Hoppyalis | 32oz Canned Crowler
  7.0% ABV | Pineapple, tangerine, melon.
  $10.00
- Boat Shoes | 32oz Canned Crowler
  7.2 % ABV | Citrus, tropical, juicy.
  $10.00
- Follow The Sun Lager | 32oz Canned Crowler
  4.2% ABV | Crisp, clean, refreshing.
  $10.00
- Frank The Dank | 32oz Canned Crowler
  8.5% ABV | Pine, resin, orange zest.
  $12.00
- Full Suit Belgian Brown Ale | 32oz Canned Crowler
  6.3% ABV | Toasted malt, coffee, vanilla oak.
  $15.50
- Golden Stout | 32oz Canned Crowler
  7.7 % ABV | Coffee, chocolate, vanilla.
  $15.50
- House Blonde | 32oz Cannned Crowler
  4.0% ABV | Light malt, citrus, refreshing.
  $10.00
- Honeydew Strawberry | 32oz Canned Crowler
  Tropical, sweet, refreshing.
  $10.00
- Imperial Red Trolley | 32oz Canned Crowler
  8.7% ABV | Malty, caramel, toffee.
  $12.00
- Insert Hell Pun Here | 32oz Canned Crowler
  5.2% ABV | Light, floral, crisp.
  $15.50
- Karlito's Mexican Lager | 32oz Cannned Crowler
  4.4% ABV | Easy, light, refreshing.
  $10.00
- Mosaic IPA | 32oz Canned Crowler
  5.5% ABV | Grapefruit, citrus, tropical.
  $10.00
- Murky Poetry Hazy IPA | 32oz Canned Crowler
  6.3% ABV | Guava, sweet orange, tropical.
  $15.50
- POG | 32oz Canned Crowler
  5.0% ABV | Passion fruit, orange, guava.
  $10.00
- Winter Lager | 32oz Canned Crowler
  5.0% ABV | Toasted, biscuity, crisp.
  $10.00
- Peanut Butter Cup Porter | 32oz Canned Crowler
  5.4% ABV | Espresso, peanut butter, cocoa
  $15.50
- Quantum Fizz-Ics Sparkling Hop Water — Hibiscus + B12 | 32oz Canned Crowler
  0.0% ABV | Hibiscus, sparkling, energizing.
  $10.00
- Red Trolley Ale | 32oz Canned Crowler
  5.8% ABV | Toffee, caramel, dried fruit
  $10.00
- Tower X2 DIPA | 32oz Canned Crowler
  8.5% ABV | Citrus, floral, pine.
  $12.00
- Windansea Wheat | 32oz Canned Crowler
  5.1% ABV | Banana, clove, bubble gum
  $10.00
- Wreck Alley | 32oz Canned Crowler
  9.0% ABV | Dark chocolate, toffee, espresso.
  $12.00
- Hazy Days DIPA | 32oz Canned Crowler
  8.0% ABV | Tropical, citrus, floral.
  $15.50
- Chai Me A River | 32oz Canned Crowler
  5.8% ABV | Chai, chamomile, cinnamon.
  $15.50
- Liquid Allusion | 32oz Canned Crowler
  6.3% ABV | Mango, pineapple, citrus.
  $15.50
- Ron Murkundy Hazy IPA | 32oz Canned Crowler
  6.5% ABV | Tropical, juicy, smooth
  $15.50
- Stellar Tropics Sour | 32oz Canned Crowler
  5.2% ABV | Tart, tropical, refreshing
  $15.50
- Tuava Guava | 32oz Canned Crowler
  6.2% ABV | Tropical, wheat ale, guava.
  $15.50
- Throwback Brown | 32oz Canned Crowler
  6.0% ABV | Chocolate, caramel, well-balanced.
  $15.50
Single To Go
- 36th Anniversary Ale | 500ml Bottle
  13% ABV | Dark chocolate, espresso, sweet fruit
  $20.99
- Mosaic IPA | 16oz Can
  5.5% ABV | Grapefruit, citrus, tropical.
  $7.75
- Boat Shoes | 19.2oz Can
  7.2% ABV | Citrus tropical, juicy.
  $3.99
- Follow The Sun | 19.2oz Can
  4.2% ABV | Crisp, clean, refreshing.
  $3.99
- Tower X | 19.2oz Can
  7.3% ABV | Crisp, pine, citrus.
  $3.99
6 Packs
- Aurora Hoppyalis | 6 Pack 12oz Bottles
  7.0% ABV | Pineapple, tangerine, melon.
  $11.99
- Aurora Hoppyalis | 6 Pack 16oz Cans
  7.05 ABV | Pineapple, tangerine, melon.
  $13.99
- Aurora Hoppyalis | 6 Pack 12oz Cans
  7.0% ABV | Pineapple, tangerine, melon.
  $11.99
- Boat Shoes | 6 Pack 16oz Cans
  7.2% ABV | Citrus, tropical, juicy.
  $13.99
- Boat Shoes | 6 Pack 12oz Cans
  7.2% ABV | Citrus, tropical, juicy.
  $11.99
- Tower X | 6 Pack 12oz Cans
  7.3% ABV | Crisp, pine, citrus
  $11.99
- Follow The Sun | 6 Pack 12oz Cans
  4.2% ABV | Crisp, clean, refreshing.
  $11.99
- Mosaic IPA | 6 Pack 12oz Bottles
  5.5% ABV | Grapefruit, citrus, tropical
  $11.99
- Mosaic IPA | 6 Pack 16oz Cans
  5.5% ABV | Grapefruit, citrus, tropical.
  $13.99
- Oktoberfest | 6 Pack 12oz Bottles
  5.0% ABV | Toasted, biscuity, crisp.
  $11.99
- Red Trolley Ale | 6 Pack 12oz Bottles
  5.85 ABV | Toffee, caramel, dried fruit.
  $11.99
- Kombucha Blueberry | 6 Pack 16oz Cans
  6.0% ABV | Blueberry, vanilla, almond.
  $16.99
- Kombucha Hibiscus | 6 Pack 16oz Cans
  6.0% ABV | Lime, orange, grapefruit.
  $16.99
- Kombucha Guava | 6 Pack 16oz Cans
  6.0% ABV | Guava, pineapple, mango.
  $16.99
- Non-Alcohilc Mexican Lager | 6 Pack 12oz Cans
  .5% ABV | Clean, crisp, crushable.
  $12.99
- Passionfruit, Orange, Guava Seltzer | 6 Pack 12oz Cans
  5.0% ABV | Passionfruit, orange, guava.
  $8.99
4 Packs
- Golden Stout | 4 Pack 16oz Cans
  7.7 % ABV | Coffee, chocolate, vanilla.
  $15.99
- Wreck Alley | 4 Pack 16oz Cans
  9.0% ABV | Dark chocolate, toffee, espresso.
  $15.99
- Peanut Butter Cup Porter | 4 Pack 16oz Cans
  5.4% ABV | Espresso, peanut butter, cocoa.
  $15.99
- Tower X2 DIPA | 4 Pack 16oz Cans
  8.5% ABV | Citrus, floral, pine.
  $15.99
- The Godfather Italian Pils | 4 Pack 16oz Cans
  6.0% ABV | Light malt, citrus, floral.
  $15.99
- Non-Alcoholic Red Trolley | 4 Pack 12oz Cans
  .05% ABV | Toffee, caramel, dried fruit.
  $14.99
- Brisky Business | 4 Pack 16oz Cans
  6.5% ABV | Citrus, sweet fruit, floral.
  $15.99
- Nectaron Of The Gods | 4 Pack 16oz Cans
  7.0% ABV | Tropical, passion fruit, peach.
  $15.99
- Chai Me A River | 4 Pack 16oz Cans
  5.8% ABV | Chai, chamomile, cinnamon.
  $14.99
- Soiree | 4 Pack 16oz Cans
  6.5% ABV | Agave, 5-apple blend, champagne yeast.
  $14.99
Barrels
- Follow The Sun Lager | 1/6 BBL
  $92.50
Cases 24 Pack
- Red Trolley Case | 12oz Bottles
  $45.00
- Aurora Case | 12oz Bottles
  $45.00
- Oktoberfest Case | 12oz Bottles
  $45.00
12 Pack
- Red Trolley Ale | 12 Pack 12oz Bottles
  5.8% ABV | Toffee, caramel, dried fruit.
  $21.98
- Aurora Hoppyalis | 12 Pack 12oz Bottles
  7.0% ABV | Pineapple, tangerine, melon.
  $21.98