Engine 15 Brewing Co

Being out in CA now, having moved from Jax; I am missing this place something awful.  There is still no where I have been out here with the same vibe, class of people, great beers, and knowledgeable staff.  I hope that when i return it's the same

Yeah, if I lived a little closer to the beach, you would probably see me in here almost every day.

Very cool, laid back atmosphere, tables on the left, a fantastic long and dark wood bar, and a few picnic tables outside for seating.

We decided to try a flight (4 generous pours for only $5!) I went with the Hop flight and the boy went with the Monks R Us flight.

My favorite was their creation, E15 double drop. Wow, wow, wow. Refreshing, with that nice IPA kick and very tasty! Pineapple-y and maybe even a hint of some blueberries in there? I don't generally go for the fruity flavors, besides the citrus notes of a good IPA, but this was just a hint of an essence.... and really set it off. I probably shouldn't have ordered a full glass after that flight but I couldn't help myself! I had to have a little bit more!!!

The boy enjoyed a few of his Belgians and a sour, but ewa, I leave that all for him. I just can't do the sour beers... but to each his or her own brew. He was a very happy man.

We started with the Chili Nachos... came out quickly and a pretty good size plate. What really makes the dish is the Engine 15 chili and the beer queso! They have the usual suspect toppings... lettuce, onions, black olives, jalapeños and a nice dollop of sour cream. I was totally stuffed after the flight and the nachos, but we decided to order some more food anyway....

I went for the Beer Dip sandwich and the man went for the BBQ Cuban. The Cuban was awesome... and one of the most popular choices on the menu. I had a big bite and some of the sweet BBQ sauce started dripping out... mmmmmm. The sweetness gave it such a unique flavor, a little different, but complimented it very well... the bread was hot, crispy and fantastic too.

The Beer Dip is an interesting character. Their take on the French dip, it's a ham and cheese with a side of beer dip. It almost felt naughty and I loved it! Not crazy alcoholic tasting, but nice boost of savory beer flavor.

Service was great, always within earshot if we needed something, cool tunes playing and I left a pleased and stuffed Allie Cat.

If someone invites you to try their nut sack, just go with it. You won't be disappointed by anything you put in your mouth at Engine 15. There are dozens of taps and even more bottles, so you may choose to ask for a recommendation from your friendly bartender. The staff will always help you out, whether it's introducing you to your new favorite beer, helping your non-beer-drinking friend find something even they will like, or offering a taste of the newest small batch or seasonal brew from Tap 42. Order a "flight" and sample four beers in smaller quantity (good for those of us who arrive thirsty and indecisive). If doing all those 16oz. bicep curls works up an appetite, Engine has a selection of quality pub grub like sandwiches, beer brats, chili, and assorted small plates to soothe your growling stomach (and complement whatever beer you're drinking, if you're fancy like that).