Karl Strauss Brewing Company has been serving customers since 1989. It offers a range of starters, such as fried calamari, spinach-artichoke dip, french fries, nachos, quesadillas, boneless chicken wings, tacos, sirloin strips, bay scallops and soups. The company s menu additionally features shrimp, grilled chicken, saut ed sausage, smoked ahi tuna, blackened salmon, pasta dishes and salads. Karl Strauss Brewing Company also offers pan-roasted tilapia, lemon chicken, meatloaf, filet mignon, roast beef, barbecue ribs, pork chops, top sirloin, pizzas, sandwiches and burgers. It specializes in brewing its own seasonal and homemade root beer. The company offers various beer brands that include Padre Porter, StrausStout, Oatmeal Stout, Jeff & Jer s Hootch, Russian Imperial Stout, Scotch Ale, Pin Tail Pale Ale and Karl Strauss Amber Lager. It also offers gift certificates of various denominations. The company maintains locations throughout California, including one in Sorrento Mesa.