Westlake Village Summer Craft Beer Essentials

A Beautiful Summer Day in Westlake Village.

Another perfect, hot summer day in Westlake Village. Life here is lived outdoors, whether you're logging miles in the Santa Monica Mountains or just enjoying the view from Westlake Lake.

The perfect day ends with a perfectly cold craft beer. The problem? Your fridge is empty. Again.

Let's be honest: finding a great, varied selection of craft beer shouldn't be harder than hiking the Pentachaeta Trail. But sometimes it feels that way. Why is it so easy to find a great taproom but so hard to stock your own home?

That's the old way. This is the new way.

What Makes for the Best Summer Beer in Westlake Village?

The best Westlake Village summer beer is crisp, refreshing, and sessionable. Top seasonal styles include light-bodied Lagers, hazy IPAs, bright Pilsners, and fruited Sours. These are the perfect craft options to beat the heat after a day on Westlake Lake or in the Santa Monica Mountains.

Summer in the Conejo Valley is no time for a 14% ABV barrel-aged stout. When the temperature climbs, you need refreshment. This is where seasonal beer styles truly shine. Your focus should be on options that are bright, low in alcohol (sessionable), and quenching.

Here are the essential styles to look for:

• Lagers & Pilsners: The gold standard of "crisp." These are the light-bodied, clean-finishing beers you crave on a hot day. A German-style Helles or a floral, hoppy Italian-style Pilsner is the ultimate post-hike reward.

• Hazy & Session IPAs: Summer is prime time for juicy, tropical flavors. A Hazy IPA gives you all those notes of citrus and mango, while a Session IPA delivers that classic hop profile in a lighter-bodied, lower-alcohol package.

• Witbiers & Sours (Gose): Nothing cuts through the heat like a little tartness. Belgian-style Witbiers, often spiced with coriander and orange peel, are incredibly refreshing. Gose (a sour style with a hint of salt) or other fruited sours are basically thirst-quenching magic in a can.

This is the expert-level knowledge. Now, where do you find them?

The Local Taproom Scene: Your Summer Scouting Report

Westlake Village has a high beer IQ, and the local taproom scene is fantastic. When you feel like getting out, these are the best spots to scout your next favorite seasonal beer.

• Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co. (https://www.figmtnbrew.com/westlakevillage) Located on Russell Ranch Rd, this is a WLV anchor. With a brew deck overlooking the facility and a full gastropub menu, it's an ideal spot to sample their core lineup and rotating specialty taps.

• 14 Cannons (https://www.14cannons.com/) This spot has a serious craft identity. Pull up a chair at their handcrafted copper-top bar or relax on the patio. They have a massive selection that covers all the summer bases, from their 'Patient Pilsner' (a crispy Czech-style pilsner) to their 'Disco Pirate' Hazy IPA.

• Naughty Pine Brewing Co. (https://www.naughtypinebrewingco.com/) Right in the heart of Westlake Village on Lakefield Drive, Naughty Pine is a local favorite. Their tap list is always rotating, but they keep staples that fit the summer profile, like the clean and grainy 'Sturdy-B' Bohemian-Style Pilsner.

• Finney's Crafthouse (https://www.finneyscrafthouse.com/) While not a brewery itself, Finney's is proof of the local passion. With 30 craft taps, this spot is often called the "Cheers" of Westlake Village. Their menu is a "who's who" of local and regional craft, featuring selections from Fig Mountain, 14 Cannons, and Tarantula Hill.

These taprooms are perfect for a pint. But what about stocking your fridge for the rest of the week?

Not sure how beer delivery works? See how Brwtxt gets these styles from the source.

Exploring the Conejo Valley Beer Corridor

Sometimes you're willing to explore. Westlake Village sits at the gateway to a "beer-muda triangle" of exceptional craft producers. The options are elite, but they all require a drive.

• Ladyface Ale Companie (https://www.ladyfaceale.com/) Just over the hill in Agoura Hills, this French-style brasserie is legendary. They are masters of Belgian styles and Saisons, which are arguably the most perfect, complex summer beers ever created.

• Enegren Brewing Company (https://enegrenbrewing.com/) Head to Moorpark and you'll find the lager specialists. Enegren is a destination for anyone who loves clean, German-style lagers. Their 'The Lightest One' Munich Helles is the literal definition of a seasonal beer for a Westlake Village summer.

• Tarantula Hill Brewing Co. (https://tarantulahillbrewingco.com/) This Thousand Oaks powerhouse is known for its award-winning IPAs (like the hazy 'Liquid Candy') and fantastic Neapolitan-style pizza. It's a full-day destination.

These are all amazing. But you can't be in three places at once. And you definitely can't be at any of them when you're just getting home, hot and tired, craving one cold beer.

The Summer Beer Solution: Your Fridge Fills Itself

This brings us to the big problem. You've got great taprooms. You've got great regional breweries.

What don't you have? A great local bottle shop.

Let's be honest. There's no great, curated craft beer bottle shop in Westlake Village. Driving to Northridge or Moorpark just to stock up is a hassle, especially in the 90-degree summer heat.

That’s the convenience gap. And that's why Brwtxt exists.

We are the ultimate bottle shop. We are the curator. We have the local favorites, the regional gems, and the hard-to-find craft producers from all over the state. What if the selection from Enegren, Tarantula Hill, and hundreds of other producers could just... appear in your fridge?

That's Brwtxt. You get the variety of a 10-freeway-commute, all from your couch. We're fully licensed and regulated for delivery by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (https://www.abc.ca.gov/).

We’re constantly dropping new, curated collections. Stop scouting and start sipping.

FAQ: Your Westlake Village Summer Beer Questions

What are the best seasonal beers for a Westlake Village summer? The best seasonal beer for Westlake Village is anything light, crisp, and refreshing. Think German-style Lagers (like a Helles), Pilsners, Saisons, and lower-ABV Hazy IPAs.

Where can I buy craft beer in Westlake Village? You can visit local brewery taprooms like Figueroa Mountain, 14 Cannons, and Naughty Pine. For the best craft beer delivery with the widest selection, Brwtxt curates and delivers to your door.

What are the most popular summer activities in Westlake Village? Westlake Village residents love outdoor activities. Popular summer pastimes include hiking in the Santa Monica Mountains, boating on Westlake Lake, and attending summer concerts in the park.

Does Brwtxt deliver to all of Westlake Village? Yes. We deliver to all of Westlake Village, from neighborhoods near the lake to North Ranch. We cover your entire area. Check your zip code on our delivery zones map.

Is craft beer delivery legal in California? Absolutely. Alcohol delivery services are licensed and regulated by the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC). Brwtxt operates in full compliance with all state and local regulations.

With Brwtxt, your fridge fills itself