Karl Strauss Releasing Winter Lager Today 11/13

As the weather starts to change and the holiday invites stack up, we’re pouring something bold enough for both: Winter Lager, our small-batch Mexican Dark Lager. As a member of Club Karl, come grab a seat at one of our brewpubs, make yourself comfortable, and be the first to raise a pint of festive flavor in this seasonal pour. 
 
The classic Mexican Noche Buena inspires this 7.0% ABV lager. Brewed with toasted caramel malts and roasted barley, it finishes clean and crisp — the perfect pint whether you’re enjoying the cooler nights, celebrating the season, or just kicking back with good friends.
 
This one’s brewed for the moments that bring us together. Swing by your nearest brewpub, grab a seat, and raise a pint to the start of the season. It’s time to taste winter — the Karl Strauss way.
JOIN THE PARTY

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About Karl Strauss Brewing:

Karl Strauss Brewing Company is a San Diego-based craft brewery founded in 1989, notable for pioneering the modern craft beer scene in San Diego. Named after the legendary brewer Karl Strauss who mentored the founders, the company is known for its award-winning beers and has established a legacy of quality and innovation, with a strong commitment to both its craft and the local community. Today, it has multiple brewpubs in Southern California and distributes its beers across the state and into Arizona and Nevada. 

History and legacy
Founding: The company was founded in 1989 by Matt Rattner and Chris Cramer, with guidance from Karl Strauss, a master brewer with decades of experience at Pabst Brewing.
Pioneering craft beer: The establishment of the brewery in downtown San Diego is credited with launching the city’s modern craft beer movement.
Karl Strauss’s influence: Karl Strauss’s legacy of quality brewing continues through the company, which was also instrumental in establishing the Karl Strauss Brewers Education Fund to support aspiring brewers in Southern California. 

Company and products
Locations: The company operates nine brewpubs across Southern California and a main brewery in the Pacific Beach neighborhood of San Diego.
Beer offerings: Karl Strauss offers a diverse portfolio of beers, from traditional lagers to more modern styles like IPAs, often categorizing them as “thrill” for high-alcohol options or “chill” for more sessionable beers.
Availability: Their beers are sold at their brewpubs and distributed in cans and bottles throughout California, Arizona, and Nevada. 

Community and awards
Community focus: The company is deeply connected to the San Diego brewing scene, with its original location renovated to pay homage to the city’s brewing history.
Awards: Karl Strauss has won over 130 awards for its beers and has been named the best brewery in the country on multiple occasions.