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📌 About This Article: This is a can beer tasting review (Riho Beer No.508), not an in-person taproom visit to ISM Brewing in Long Beach. A taproom visit is planned for a future LA trip!
Hello! I’m Riho, a craft beer enthusiast.
On November 16, 2025, I visited ISM Brewing & Kitchen in downtown Long Beach’s Promenade. Founded in November 2023, this extraordinary brewery achieved World Beer Cup 2 Gold Medals and a GABF Gold Medal within just 2 years — making it Southern California’s most explosive new brewery on the craft beer scene.
The brewery’s name comes from the initials of founder and head brewer Ian S. McCall, whose experience honed at Beachwood Brewing manifests in world-class craft beers that earned global recognition within two years of opening.
ISM’s “Western Standard Time” won World Beer Cup 2024 Gold for West Coast IPA, and “Chepedelic” won GABF 2025 Gold for New Zealand IPA — Hop! Earning 6 competition medals within 2 years of founding is extraordinary, even by world standards — Hop! Head brewer Ian McCall’s experience from Beachwood Brewing is fully flowering at ISM — Hop!!
6 medals in just 2 years is incredible — Woof!! Long Beach has a new star brewery — Woof! New Zealand IPA sounds so exotic and delicious — Woof!!
- 📍 Basic Information
- 🍺 Tasting Report: HUMAN PEOPLE × ISM Brewing “THERE IS NO BREWER” (Hazy IPA 8.5%)
- 🏆 Awards (6 Medals in Under 2 Years)
- 🍺 Signature Beers
- ✈️ Plan Your Long Beach / Los Angeles Trip
- 📸 From My Instagram Visit
- ❓ FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
- 🍻 How to Order at an American Taproom
- ⚠️ Disclaimer
- 🔗 Other Breweries from This Trip
- 🇺🇸 American Craft Beer Brewery Reviews
📍 Basic Information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| 📍 Address | Long Beach Downtown Promenade, Long Beach, CA (exact address TBC) |
| 🌐 Website | ismbrewing.com |
| @ismbrewing | |
| 🍺 Specialty | West Coast IPA · New Zealand IPA · Barrel-Aged |
| 📅 Founded | November 2023 |
🍺 Tasting Report: HUMAN PEOPLE × ISM Brewing “THERE IS NO BREWER” (Hazy IPA 8.5%)
Today’s review: the collaboration beer “THERE IS NO BREWER” by HUMAN PEOPLE × ISM Brewing (Hazy IPA, 8.5% ABV). Brewed as a “Hasta La Raíz” collaboration, a portion of proceeds supports Freedom for Immigrants — an organization working to end immigrant detention and reunite families.
Hop Bill
| Mosaic Cryo / Mosaic | Berry, tropical fruit, concentrated lupulin richness |
| CLS Farms Centennial (late-pick) | Pine, lemon, subtle coniferous contrast |
| Freestyle Nelson Bliss (early/late blend) | White grape, elegant dank, clear citrus peel |
Tasting Notes
Aroma: As you bring the glass to your nose, a burst of Centennial-derived pine and lemon explodes briefly but intensely. The late-pick CLS Farms lot contributes a subtly green, coniferous edge that creates beautiful contrast.
Flavor: On the palate, delicate Mosaic/Mosaic Cryo berry notes layer with fresh juiciness and resinous dank. The Cryo concentration means it’s rich without being heavy. Flavors oscillate between fruit and resin with incredible depth.
Finish: Berry and white grape linger quietly, with a transparent bitterness that fades like the final notes of music. Strength and quiet, resin and fruit, dry and lush — opposing elements harmonize in complex layers. Remarkable.
🏆 Awards (6 Medals in Under 2 Years)
| Year | Competition | Medal | Beer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | World Beer Cup | 🥇 Gold (West Coast IPA) | Western Standard Time |
| 2025 | GABF | 🥇 Gold (New Zealand-Style IPA) | Chepedelic |
| 2024–2025 | Various | 4 additional medals | Multiple beers |
🍺 Signature Beers
① Western Standard Time ★ World Beer Cup 2024 Gold
A West Coast IPA that won WBC 2024 Gold from a brewery less than 1 year old at the time — head brewer Ian McCall’s West Coast IPA expertise on full display. Clear, dry, with classic pine and citrus character.
② Chepedelic ★ GABF 2025 Gold (New Zealand IPA)
A New Zealand IPA developed by brewer Jose, featuring purple candy, watermelon rind, and dankness in a distinctive flavor combination. GABF 2025 Gold Medal winner — Untappd rated 4.22/5 with extremely high scores. A must-try at ISM.
🏆 Overall Rating
“Chepedelic” is like nothing I’ve had before — that New Zealand hop character with watermelon rind and purple candy notes is wild! The fact that a 2-year-old brewery is collecting world-class awards like this speaks to Ian McCall’s incredible talent. Long Beach has a new craft beer destination!
✈️ Plan Your Long Beach / Los Angeles Trip
✈️ Book Your Long Beach Trip
※ Contains affiliate links
📸 From My Instagram Visit
❓ FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
What does ‘ISM’ stand for?
It stands for ‘Innovative Spirits and Mindfulness’ — reflecting the brewery’s commitment to quality and craftsmanship. Their philosophy is backed by 6 combined World Beer Cup and GABF medals.
What is a New Zealand-style IPA?
NZ-style IPAs use hops grown in New Zealand (Nelson Sauvin, Motueka, Rakau, etc.), producing distinctive passion fruit, guava, and white grape aromas — quite different from classic West Coast IPAs.
What’s the taproom vibe like?
ISM Brewing occupies an industrial-style space in Long Beach. It’s a local hangout popular with craft beer enthusiasts. They have a spacious outdoor patio area that’s pet-friendly.
🍻 How to Order at an American Taproom
New to American taprooms? Here’s a quick guide to ordering craft beer with confidence.
| Step 1 | Check the tap list on the board or menu |
| Step 2 | Order at the counter: “Can I have a [beer name], please?” |
| Step 3 | “Open tab or close?” → Say “Open” to pay later, “Close” to pay now |
| Step 4 | Show ID (passport) if asked — 21+ required |
| Step 5 | Pick up your beer at the counter |
| Step 6 | Add 15–20% tip when closing your tab (tablet screen) |
⚠️ Disclaimer
Taste evaluations are personal opinions. Beer flavor perception varies by individual. Product information, hours, and prices are subject to change without notice. Drink responsibly. Must be 21+ to consume alcohol in the United States.
🔗 Other Breweries from This Trip
- [Riho Brewery No.237] Our Mutual Friend Brewing (Denver) (World Beer Cup Gold · Mixed-Fermentation Saison)
- [Riho Brewery No.238] Coronado Brewing Company (San Diego) (World Beer Cup Champion · Islander IPA)
- [Riho Brewery No.239] Mason Ale Works (San Diego) (Dankenstein’s Monster DIPA)
- [Riho Brewery No.240] The Original 40 Brewing (North Park) (GABF 2025 Silver · Barrel-Aged Stout)
- [Riho Brewery No.242] SD TapRoom (Pacific Beach) (GABF 2023 Gold PB Haze · Veteran Craft Beer Bar)
- [Riho Brewery No.243] Monkish Brewing Company (Torrance) (West Coast NEIPA Pioneer · 1.6M Untappd Check-ins)
- [Riho Brewery No.244] Craft Coast Beer & Tacos (Oceanside) (GABF 2024 Gold · Baja Tacos)
- [Riho Brewery No.245] Fort George Brewery (Astoria) (GABF & WBC Consecutive Gold · Vortex IPA)
More brewery articles from the November 2025 California trip coming soon. US Craft Beer Brewery Guide →
🇺🇸 American Craft Beer Brewery Reviews
North American brewery reports from a Seattle-based craft beer enthusiast: https://rihobeer.com/category/beer/brewpub/usa
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