Surf Brewery, Ventura

Very nice staff and a fair location, but you can't get most of their beers in growlers, they pre-select just a few brews (3 on the day I came in) for sale in 64-oz growlers. All the other tasty suds have to be consumed on-premise. Not a deal-breaker, but after spending a week in Washington state, where every brewery LOVES to sell you more beer to take home, it's a little bit of a let-down. I'll probably still go back, when I'm in that area, to enjoy their beers, but given it's location, it's a "destination" not something you'd just walk to while doing other shopping or dining.

This is a great brewery that creates and serves a variety of beer styles. The short and long board samplers are a great way to try their offerings. I like the happier IPAs while my wife liked the wheats and ales. I also like that they focus on beer and bring in the food truck to complement their beers. Great place to visit!