Rarest of the Rare

Rarest of the Rare is one of the most anticipated beer events of the year. Since its inception over 10 years ago, this event showcases the creativity and quest for innovation that drives the brewers of Smog City.

Nestled in Torrance, Smog City Brewing has made its name brewing creatively inspired, exceptionally brewed beers ranging from pilsners and IPAs to the bells of the RoR event, Bourbon Barrel-Aged, sour and experimental beers. These one-offs will never see distribution, so your only opportunity to revel in craft beer sublimity is at Rarest of the Rare!

Announcing the Bars and Beers!

Brewhouse Bar:

Imperial Gorilla IPA - Double Dry Hopped with abstrax hops

Nothing w/ Blueberry

Whiskey Troll

This Sour Future 2015 - wine barrel-aged sour brown

Dubbel Old Fashioned - Bourbon Barrel-aged Belgian Dubbel

Saison De Reisling

Goldie 2015 - Barrel-aged golden ale

Kelp Wanted - Seaweed Gose brewed for the 2025 Seaweed Festival with red dulce seaweed

Main Bar:

Benny and the Bretts Vol. 1

Night Howler -dark Farmhouse ale aged in red wine barrels with black cardamom.

Say Syrah Syrah - Experimental Saison with syrah

Bourbon Barrel-aged Coffee Porter 2017

Double Barrel Bourbon O.E. 2023

Apex Predator Barrel-aged Strong Ale

Pumpkin Pie Chip Shot

NITRO Kumquat w/ Vanilla (contains lactose)

And all of your favorite core Smog City offerings: to refresh your palate: Amarilla Gorilla, Little Bo Pils, Smog City IPA, Sabre-Toothed Squirrel, Coffee Porter and many more!

Bottle Sales:

We've dug through our cellar and will be offering a large selection of limited beers for sale.

Special Double Magnums for sale! Take one home for your next special event.

Benny and the Bretts Vol. 2

White Peach Sour - fermented with Farmer's market white peaches

Type O Positive - sour blonde ale aged in white wine barrels with boysenberry and lavender

Bars: We'll be setting up numerous bars around the taproom, serving a wide variety of exclusive Smog City offerings. Get a flight and explore each one with 4oz tasters or grab a full pour of your favorite beer.

Parking: We have a large parking lot but space fills up quickly. Use Grammarcy Ave and the south side of Del Amo Blvd. Please be careful when crossing the Del Amo Blvd!

Food: Pizza and Italian offerings by IG: @felicecatering will be available from noon on

Safety: We like you and we really care! Be sure to consider not just how you'll get to Smog but how you will get home. Consider ride share or bring a DD!