The Lion's Share

4.6 (960)

$30 and under

Wild Game

629 Kettner Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101

About this restaurant

Innovative
Romantic
Great for creative cocktails

In addition to modern American fare, The Lion's Share features exotic meats seldom found in other restaurants. The menu pairs well with an interesting wine list focused around small production wineries.

Last, but not least, they offer hand-crafted cocktails considered amongst the best in the city in an eclectic atmosphere with a friendly staff.

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Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Wild Game, American, Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Website
http://www.lionssharesd.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Chef Ted Smith
Private party facilities
Private Event Space Available for large groups. email info@ lionssharesd.com for more information

Location
629 Kettner Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101
Area
Downtown
Cross street
G Street
Parking Details
Most guests find it easier to park on G street or Pacific Highway.
Public transport
Located next to the Seaport Village Trolley Stop
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

BruschettaUSD 5.00
Seasonal offering
Our Deviled EggsUSD 9.00
Espelette, caviar, truffle & prosciutto, quail confit
Roasted CarrotsUSD 9.00
Almonds, celery leaves, goat cheese
Pear & Marinated Fennel SaladUSD 10.00
Arugula, goat cheese, toasted hazelnut, champagne vinaigrette
Roasted Pumpkin & Spinach SaladUSD 11.00
Pepitas, ricotta salata, crispy proscuitto, brown butter vinaigrette
French Onion SoupUSD 10.00
Gruyere gratinee
House Cut French FriesUSD 6.00
Parmesan, mustard aioli
Boar Sausage PoutineUSD 11.00
White cheddar, house fries
Meat and Cheese BoardUSD 20.00
Pickles, spreads, mustard, toast
Moroccan Chicken LiverUSD 8.00
Medjool dates, herb pita
Venison CarpaccioUSD 14.00
Pickled mustard seed, radish, watercress, parmesan
Amberjack CrudoUSD 12.00
Apple, pickled peppers, radish, olive oil
Sausage BoardUSD 16.00
Rabbit, wild boar, elk, pickled farm vegetables, sourdough
Tacos De LenguaUSD 12.00
Lamb, queso fresco, calabrian chili & piquillo salsa
Antelope SlidersUSD 14.00
Red onion marmalade, smoked gouda, mustard aioli
Rabbit Hand PieUSD 12.00
Braised rabbit, duck fat crust, carrot puree
Wild Boar CarbonaraUSD 18.00
Boar pancetta, spaghetti, peas, pecorino
Roasted Jidori ChickenUSD 22.00
Asparagus, mushrooms duxelle, herb spatzel, cider jus
Line Caught FishUSD 22.00
Chef's daily preparation
Grilled Hanger SteakUSD 24.00
Barley, broccolini, bone marrow butter, bordelaise sauce
Chicken Fried QuailUSD 18.00
Duck fat waffle, maple mustard
Our BurgerUSD 14.00
Aged white cheddar, house cut fries
Wild Style BurgerUSD 20.00
Boar bacon, fried farm egg, aged white cheddar, truffle fries
Chocolate BrownieUSD 6.00
Seasonal sabayon, toasted almonds
Bread PuddingUSD 6.00
Seasonal offering
Salted Caramel PuddingUSD 6.00
Candied bacon, bourbon whipped cream

Cocktails

Whiskey

Federal Buffalo StampUSD 10.00
Bourbon, lemon, ginger root, maple syrup
St. Elizabeth Sexy PartyUSD 11.00
Bourbon, cinnamon, all-spice, chocolate bitters
Hip Hops DiggityUSD 10.00
Bourbon, aperol, lemon & grapefruit, ipa foam
Boulevard of AshesUSD 12.00
Bourbon, sweet vermouth, smoked campari
New York SourUSD 10.00
Rye, lemon, red wine float
De La LouisanneUSD 12.00
Rye, cognac, benedictine, peyshaud's bitters, dash absinthe

Juniper

Monks Gone WildUSD 11.00
Strawberry infused pimm's, green chartreuse, lemon, ginger beer
Cucumber GimletUSD 9.00
Gin, pressed lime & cucumber
Son of a BeestingUSD 10.00
Gin, lemon, honey-ginger, rose water
London CallingUSD 10.00
Gin, fino sherry, lemon, orange bitters
Cyn-CityUSD 10.00
Gin, cynar, lemon, egg white
Afternoon DelightUSD 11.00
Gin, lillet blanc, fresh lemon, red bell pepper, mint

Agave

No EsposaUSD 10.00
Tequila, lemon, strawberry & habanero shrubs
El DiabloUSD 9.00
Tequila, lime, ginger, creme de cassis, soda water
Hunter ThompsonUSD 10.00
Mezcal, pineapple-infused rum, agave & raspberry syrup, lime, barrel aged bitters
The Oaxacan DeadUSD 11.00
(Wah-halk-an) dead mezcal, cinnamon, aperol, cynar, lemon, absinthe spritz
Smokin' HerbsUSD 11.00
Chili-infused mezcal, yellow chartreuse, tequila, agave, lime
PepperdineUSD 11.00
Tequila, mezcal, lemon, sugarcane, peppercorn tincture

Cane

BrajitoUSD 9.00
Rum, brancamenta, pressed lime, soda water
Boukman DaiquiriUSD 9.00
Rum, cognac, cinammon, lime
Stop WiningUSD 11.00
Rum, lillet blanc, benedictine, lemon
Rum Forrest RumUSD 12.00
Black tea infused rum, benedictine, sweet vermouth, orange bitters
Papa HemingwayUSD 10.00
Rum, maraschino, lime, grapefruit, orange bitters
The Greenhouse Effect
Rum, grapefruit, lime, cardamom, soda water

Grape & Grain

Green Mar-Tea-NiUSD 9.00
Green tea-infused vodka, lemon, honey, bitters
What Dreams Are Made ofUSD 10.00
Clementine vodka, lemon, grenadine, cointreau, passion fruit
Rosa SparksUSD 9.00
Cocchi rosa, grapefruit & lemon, champagne
AirmailUSD 9.00
Aged rum, lime, honey, champagne
Bad AppleUSD 9.00
Apple brandy, cinammon, lemon, champagne
French 75USD 9.00
Gin, pressed lemon, champagne

The Rest

Homegrown CocktailUSD 11.00
A monthly featured original cocktail recipe by a local bartender highlighting community and benefiting charity. Inquire within.
Dealer's Choice
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Draft

Blanche De Bruxelles Belgian WhiteUSD 6.00
Allagash WhiteUSD 7.00
Hangar 24 Helles LagerUSD 6.00
Duvel SingleUSD 7.00
El Segundo Blue House Pale AleUSD 6.00
Bear Republic Red Rocket AleUSD 6.00
Ninkasi Total Domination IpaUSD 8.00
Societe Apprentice IpaUSD 7.00
Lattitude 33 Vanilla PorterUSD 6.00
Rotating Tap HandleUSD 6.00

Bottles & Cans

Amstel LightUSD 5.00
Weihenstephaner PilsnerUSD 5.00
Carta BlancaUSD 5.00
St. Bernardus Abt 12USD 8.00
Duchesse De BourgogneUSD 8.00

Wine

Sparkling

La FornarinaUSD 8.00
Prosecco / veneto, italy
Jacquart 'Brut Mosaique'USD 90.00
Champagne / champagne, france / nv

Whites & Rose

LorenzaUSD 10.00
Rose / california / 2013
WhitehavenUSD 10.00
Sauvignon blanc / marlborough, new zealand / 2011
Elk CoveUSD 9.00
Pinot gris / willamette valley, oregon / 2012
TestarossaUSD 11.00
Chardonnay / monterey, california / 2011
Cakebread ChardonnayUSD 98.00
Chardonnay / napa valley, california / 2012

Reds

Les Richards 'Plan De Dieu'USD 9.00
Cotes du rhone / rhone, france / 2012
Andrew Rich 'Prelude'USD 13.00
Pinot noir / willamette valley, oregon / 2012
Gran FamiliaUSD 10.00
Tempranillo / rioja, spain / 2011
Kiona VineyardsUSD 11.00
Cabernet sauvignon / washington state / 2011
CosentinoUSD 9.00
Cabernet franc / lodi, california / 2012
Owen Roe 'Ex Umbris'USD 58.00
Syrah / columbia valley, washington / 2011
Sexual ChocolateUSD 48.00
Zinfandel, syrah / central coast, california / 2010
Ladera, Howell MountainUSD 105.00
Cabernet sauvignon / napa valley, california / 2008
Trentadue, La StoriaUSD 49.00
Petite syrah / alexander valley, california / 2010
EberleUSD 66.00
Cabernet sauvignon / paso robles, california / 2011
Frog's Leap WineryUSD 84.00
Cabernet sauvignon / napa valley, ca / 2011
Domaine Belle 'Les Pierrelles'USD 52.00
Syrah / crozes-hermitage, france / 2011
Conterno Fantino 'Bricco Bastia'USD 52.00
Dolcetto d'alba / piedmont, italy / 2011
Orin Swift 'The Prisoner'USD 86.00
Red blend / napa valley, california / 2012

Bourbon

Angel's EnvyUSD 11.00
Basil HaydenUSD 10.00
Buffalo TraceUSD 9.00
Elijah Craig 12 YrUSD 9.00
W. L. Weller SelectionsUSD 9.00
Four Roses Single BarrelUSD 10.00
Wild Turkey Rare BreedUSD 10.00
Evan Williams Single BarrelUSD 9.00
Knob CreekUSD 10.00
LexingtonUSD 9.00
Maker's MarkUSD 9.00
Woodford ReserveUSD 10.00
Eagle Rare 10 YrUSD 9.00
BlantonsUSD 11.00
E. H. Taylor Small BatchUSD 11.00
E. H. Taylor Single BarrelUSD 13.00
Noah's MillUSD 13.00
Hudson SelectionsUSD 16.00
High West SelectionsUSD 12.00
Bulleit SelectionsUSD 9.00
Michter's RyeUSD 9.00
TempletonUSD 9.00
Whistle PigUSD 14.00
Wild Turkey 101USD 10.00
Masterson'sUSD 13.00
Willet 5 YrUSD 10.00
MiddletonUSD 18.00
PowersUSD 9.00
JamesonUSD 9.00
TeelingUSD 9.00
Stranahan'sUSD 10.00

Scotch

Auchentoshan 12 YrUSD 12.00
Balvenie 12 Yr DoublewoodUSD 12.00
Balvenie 14 Yr Carribean CaskUSD 14.00
Balvenie 21 Yr PortwoodUSD 20.00
Lagavulin 16USD 15.00
Laphroaig 10 YrUSD 11.00
Laphroaig 18USD 18.00
Macallan 12USD 13.00
Macallan 18USD 28.00
Highland Park 18USD 18.00
Oban 14 YrUSD 13.00
Glenfiddich 15 YrUSD 13.00
Talisker 10 YrUSD 14.00
Hakashu 12 YrUSD 12.00
Nikka Coffey GrainUSD 10.00
Nikka 12 Yr Pure MaltUSD 13.00
Hibiki 12 YrUSD 12.00
Yoichi 15 YrUSD 18.00

Cane & Agave

Santa Theresa 1796USD 9.00
NeissonUSD 12.00
El Dorado 15USD 11.00
Dos MaderasUSD 9.00
Claze Azul ReposadoUSD 17.00
Don Julio 1942USD 23.00
Casa Noble ResposadoUSD 11.00
Casa Noble 2yr AnejoUSD 13.00
Dos Armadillos AnejoUSD 13.00
Fortaleza SelectionsUSD 11.00
Don LorenzoUSD 10.00
Tequila CabezaUSD 9.00
Illegal Reposado
Del Maguey ChichicappaUSD 14.00
El Jolgorio TobalaUSD 18.00
Marca NegraUSD 14.00
El SilencioUSD 13.00

Amaro & Tasty Things

List subject to availability, add $1 for a hand-carved "on the rock"

Cocchi Barolo ChinatoUSD 15.00
Amaro NardiniUSD 9.00
AvernaUSD 9.00
BrancamentaUSD 5.00
Fernet BrancaUSD 5.00
Jelenik FernetUSD 5.00
Amaro NoninoUSD 10.00
ChartreuseUSD 10.00
Amaro MontenegroUSD 8.00
MalortUSD 5.00

Late Night

Late night menu served from 11pm - 1am daily

Our BurgerUSD 14.00
Grass fed beef, aged white cheddar, house cut fries
Wild Style BurgerUSD 20.00
Grass fed beef, boar bacon, fried farm egg, aged white cheddar, truffle fries
Pear & Marinated Fennel SaladUSD 10.00
Arugula, goat cheese, toasted hazelnut, champagne vinaigrette
Roasted Pumpkin & Spinach SaladUSD 11.00
Pepitas, ricotta salata, crispy proscuitto, brown butter vinaigrette
House Cut French FriesUSD 5.00
Parmesan,mustard aioli
Boar Sausage PoutineUSD 11.00
White cheddar, house fries
Our Deviled EggsUSD 9.00
Espelette, caviar, truffle & prosciutto, quail conf
French Onion SoupUSD 10.00
Gruyere gratinee
Venison CarpaccioUSD 14.00
Pickled mustard seed, radish, watercress, parmesan
Roasted CarrotsUSD 9.00
Almonds, celery leaves, goat cheese
Amberjack CrudoUSD 12.00
Apple, pickled peppers, radish, olive oil
Meat & Cheese BoardUSD 20.00
Pickles, spreads, mustard, toast
Rabbit Hand PieUSD 12.00
Braised rabbit, duck fat crust, carrot puree
Sausage BoardUSD 16.00
Rabbit, wild boar, buffalo, pickled farm vegetables, sourdough
Tacos De LenguaUSD 12.00
Lamb, queso fresco, piquillo & calabrian chili salsa
Antelope SlidersUSD 14.00
Red onion marmalade, smoked gouda, mustard aioli
Bread PuddingUSD 6.00
Seasonal preparation
Chocolate BrownieUSD 6.00
Seasonal sabayon, toasted almonds
Salted Caramel PuddingUSD 6.00
Candied bacon, bourbon whipped cream

Port

Graham's, Tawny / 20 YearUSD 11.00
Ramos Pinto, Tawny / 10 YearUSD 9.00
Trentadue, Petite Syrah / 2005USD 8.00

Cocktails

The Classics

Moscow Mule
Vodka, lime, fresh ginger, soda water
Old Fashioned
Rye, bitters, sugar cube
Paloma
Tequila, lime, grapefruit, soda water
Pimm's Cup
Pimm's, lemon, ginger beer, cucumber
Gold Rush
Bourbon, honey, lemon
Airmail
Aged rum, lime, honey, champagne

Tls Signature

Federal Buffalo Stamp
Bourbon, lemon, ginger root, maple syrup
Cucumber Gimlet
Gin, pressed limes, cucumber
True Blood
Mint-infused pimm's, lime, pressed raspberries
No Esposa
Tequila, lemon, strawberry & habanero shrubs
Brajito
Rum, brancamenta, pressed lime, soda water
Green Mar-Tea-Ni
Green tea-infused vodka, lemon, honey, bitters

Happy Hour

$6 house red or white wine / $2 off draft beers

BruschettaUSD 4.00
Seasonal offering
House PopcornUSD 4.00
Truffle parmesan
House Cut FriesUSD 4.00
Parmesan, mustard aioli
Our Deviled EggsUSD 6.00
Espelette, caviar, truffle & prosciutto, quail confit
Rabbit SausageUSD 6.00
Pickled farm vegetables, house mustard
Moroccan Chicken LiverUSD 6.00
Medjool dates, herb pita
Wbblt SlidersUSD 8.00
Wild boar bacon, lettuce, tomato, herb aioli
Wild Boar PoutineUSD 8.00
White cheddar, house fries
Pear & Marinated Fennel SaladUSD 8.00
Arugula, goat cheese, toasted hazelnut, champagne vinaigrette
Our Burger & Draft BeerUSD 10.00
Our burger a la carte, and a red ale. Make wild style for $5

Reviews

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Reviews from people who have dined at The Lion's Share.

4.6

(960)

4.6Food
4.6Service
4.6Ambience
3.9Value

Noise • Moderate

960 Reviews

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GregL
Washington, D.C. Area3 reviews
5.0
Dined on 23 July 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 5
A great restaurant if you are looking for ambiance, character, meat. I’m not a big fan of restaurant specific cocktails they are generally overpriced and the results ate ok. Personally for them i’d go throwback to African safari and simplify…great gin martini, great bourbon and soda, etc. Their wines are excellent.
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FeliciaM Gold
San Diego20 reviews
5.0
Dined on 20 June 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This place is awesome! First, the service was excellent from the minute I walked in. Immediately was sat, had my menu for a few moments and my drink order was taken. The ambiance is so cool. Great and fun vibe. Felt like we were in a hunter's lodge on LSD. The food was delicious and completely different. Cannot wait to come back again.
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OpenTable Diner Gold
Chicago / Illinois1 review
5.0
Dined on 9 June 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Very good. Unique food. Great apps, and cocktails. Red meat and pork only, but even chicken and fish eaters cant deny how good it was
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OpenTable Diner Gold
San Francisco Bay Area67 reviews
5.0
Dined on 9 June 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
Small menu and very small restaurant. It was good for a quick bite to eat.
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KatjaS
San Diego1 review
5.0
Dined on 5 June 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great experience! Food was delicious! Unique atmosphere. Husband and I went for our anniversary and to try something new. We had a great time and really enjoyed the experience. The staff were amazing. Would highly recommend if you want to try something different!
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YouEnjoyMyself
San Diego6 reviews
5.0
Dined on 4 June 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Cocktails and food were excellent. Our server was wonderful. Would definitely come back again.
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SharonB
Phoenix / Arizona16 reviews
5.0
Dined on 28 May 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing, as always! We went for my husband’s birthday as it is his favorite restaurant. He got venison chops and rich, hearty French onion soup and declared it excellent. I’m a vegetarian and thus I am a challenge for the staff, but they accommodated my requests and didn’t brown my bread in beef fat and I had a lovely time.
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FoodieGal Gold
San Francisco Bay Area162 reviews
5.0
Dined on 26 May 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We LOVE The Lion's Share! Everything about it is great...food, cocktails, service, ambiance. We have loved this little neighborhood gem and are sad we are moving away from it. We will come back when we come back to San Diego but have some very happy memories there. David is the best!
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sandiego1
San Diego9 reviews
5.0
Dined on 22 May 2022
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
So glad we stumbled upon this gem of a restaurant! Awesome food, meticulously prepared with exciting combination of ingredients. Very attentive and nice staff. It’s a downtown hip restaurant so expect crowds, noise, and high energy.
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Sam2014 Gold
Indiana10 reviews
4.0
Dined on 21 May 2022
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 5
Swrvice was incredibly slow. The service staff was friendly but it took a long time before table visits. In seating it was 10-15 mins before staff came over. Food was very good. Serving portions were huge.
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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$30 and under
Cuisines
Wild Game, American, Contemporary American
Hours of Operation
Dinner Tue–Sun 4:00 pm–11:00 pm
Website
http://www.lionssharesd.com/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Business Casual
Executive Chef
Chef Ted Smith
Private party facilities
Private Event Space Available for large groups. email info@ lionssharesd.com for more information

Location
629 Kettner Blvd., San Diego, CA 92101
Area
Downtown
Cross street
G Street
Parking Details
Most guests find it easier to park on G street or Pacific Highway.
Public transport
Located next to the Seaport Village Trolley Stop
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Corkage Fee, Full Bar, Happy Hour, Late Night, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Chef Selections

BruschettaUSD 5.00

Our Deviled EggsUSD 9.00

Roasted CarrotsUSD 9.00

Pear & Marinated Fennel SaladUSD 10.00

Roasted Pumpkin & Spinach SaladUSD 11.00

French Onion SoupUSD 10.00

House Cut French FriesUSD 6.00

Boar Sausage PoutineUSD 11.00

Meat and Cheese BoardUSD 20.00

Moroccan Chicken LiverUSD 8.00

Venison CarpaccioUSD 14.00

Amberjack CrudoUSD 12.00

Sausage BoardUSD 16.00

Tacos De LenguaUSD 12.00

Antelope SlidersUSD 14.00

Rabbit Hand PieUSD 12.00

Wild Boar CarbonaraUSD 18.00

Roasted Jidori ChickenUSD 22.00

Line Caught FishUSD 22.00

Grilled Hanger SteakUSD 24.00

Chicken Fried QuailUSD 18.00

Our BurgerUSD 14.00

Wild Style BurgerUSD 20.00

Chocolate BrownieUSD 6.00

Bread PuddingUSD 6.00

Salted Caramel PuddingUSD 6.00

Cocktails

Whiskey

Federal Buffalo StampUSD 10.00

St. Elizabeth Sexy PartyUSD 11.00

Hip Hops DiggityUSD 10.00

Boulevard of AshesUSD 12.00

New York SourUSD 10.00

De La LouisanneUSD 12.00

Juniper

Monks Gone WildUSD 11.00

Cucumber GimletUSD 9.00

Son of a BeestingUSD 10.00

London CallingUSD 10.00

Cyn-CityUSD 10.00

Afternoon DelightUSD 11.00

Agave

No EsposaUSD 10.00

El DiabloUSD 9.00

Hunter ThompsonUSD 10.00

The Oaxacan DeadUSD 11.00

Smokin' HerbsUSD 11.00

PepperdineUSD 11.00

Cane

BrajitoUSD 9.00

Boukman DaiquiriUSD 9.00

Stop WiningUSD 11.00

Rum Forrest RumUSD 12.00

Papa HemingwayUSD 10.00

The Greenhouse Effect

Grape & Grain

Green Mar-Tea-NiUSD 9.00

What Dreams Are Made ofUSD 10.00

Rosa SparksUSD 9.00

AirmailUSD 9.00

Bad AppleUSD 9.00

French 75USD 9.00

The Rest

Homegrown CocktailUSD 11.00

Dealer's Choice

Draft

Blanche De Bruxelles Belgian WhiteUSD 6.00

Allagash WhiteUSD 7.00

Hangar 24 Helles LagerUSD 6.00

Duvel SingleUSD 7.00

El Segundo Blue House Pale AleUSD 6.00

Bear Republic Red Rocket AleUSD 6.00

Ninkasi Total Domination IpaUSD 8.00

Societe Apprentice IpaUSD 7.00