Karl Strauss Brewing Company | 6,407 followers on LinkedIn. San Diego's Original Local Beer | Karl Strauss Brewing Company has been proudly independent since 1989, pioneering the craft beer scene throughout San Diego and beyond with innovative and award-winning releases. They have an ongoing collaboration series with some of the nation’s most well-respected breweries, and are known for launching exciting new brands like their Golden Stout, as well as cult classics like Red Trolley Irish Red. For more information, visit www.karlstrauss.com or call the brewery at (858) 273-2739.