Ocean lab Brewing Co. based in Isla Verde, Puerto Rico have been in operation since 2016. In that time they have become one of the largest breweries in Puerto Rico. Ocean Labs main brewery and taproom are located at Vivo Beach Club in Isla Verde where they crank out their year round beers along with specialty and experimental beers. They currently brew, can and bottle at Isla Verde and are in the process of opening a Brewpub located at San Patricio Plaza in Guaynabo.
Ocean lab Brewing Co. Year Round Beers
This is just a sample of beers that are available throughout the year. For a full list checkout Ocean Labs website
Ocean IPA (7.6% ABV, 56 IBU)
Ocean IPA is their take on a West Coast Style IPA that is brewed with C Hops that gives the beer a tropical fruit and flora aroma. It is a crisp beer with a dry finish.
Scores 3.8 / 5 on Untappd.
B.O.B Blood Orange Blond (5.7% ABV, 15 IBU)
The characteristic flavor comes from the infusion of Blood Oranges that is sourced from California.
Scores 3.9 / 5 on Untappd.
SJU lager (5.9% ABV, 29 IBU)
This is a crisp and refreshing lager that is perfect for the beach or pool.
Scores 3.7 / 5 on Untappd.
Ocean Blonde Ale (5.4% ABV, 15 IBU)
Pours a golden yellow with a subtle malt flavor and a refreshing light body. Another great beer for the beach or pool.
Scores 3.7 / 5 on Untappd.
Ocean Pale Ale (5.9% ABV, 54 IBU)
A beer with fresh tropical and citrus aromas and well balanced bitterness perfect for the tropics.
Scores 3.7 / 5 on Untapped.
Ocean Lab Brewing Co. Seasonal / Specialty Beer
Here is a selection of the vast array of Seasonal and Specialty beers produced by Ocean Lab.
Ocean Lab Oktoberfest Marzen (5.5% ABV)
Ocean labs annual Oktoberfest beer is a Marzen beer that lives up to the Munich tradition.
Scores 3.8 / 5 on Untappd.
Ocean Dragon Roll (5.5% ABV, 30 IBU)
This is a collaboration beer between Ocean lab and Dragon Stone Abbey based in Rio Grande, PR. For thai beer they blended Belgian saison, Japanese Sake Yeast and Sushi Rice.
Scores 3.8 / 5 on Untappd.
Hurricane Harvest Ale (7% ABV, 52 IBU)
An annual beer that was first produced after Puerto Rico was hit by hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria. The beer is brewed using freshly harvested Hops during the Fall.
Scores 3.8 / 5 on Untappd.
Discovery Pilsner (4.1% ABV, 16 IBU)
The latest beer in their Discovery Series is a pale, dry lager with a pronounced hop aroma that is very refreshing.
Scores 3.9 / 5 on Untappd.
Sun Bay Lager (5% ABV)
Sun bay lager is the latest release (April 5, 2024) from Ocean Lab Brewing Co. It is a lager brewed to be enjoyed at the beach with notes of tropical aromas and taste.
Ocean lab Brewing Co. Beer Production and Taproom & Shop
Currently Ocean Lab Brewing Co. are producing 1100 BBL’s per month from their Isla Verde location. Their Taproom and Shop in Isla Verde is open daily from 11am.
Coming Soon – Ocean Lab Brewing Co. Brewpub
Ocean lab are hoping to open their Brewpub concept at San Patricio Plaza in Guaynabo in June/July of 2024. The Ocean lab Brewpub will boast a 5BBL Pilot Brewhouse with 4 fermenters and 4 brite/serving tanks. The aim is to produce 4 beers that will be available exclusively at the San Patricio location, along with a variety of Ocean Lab beers.
Photos by Ocean Lab Brewing Co.
