Costa Rica Beer Factory | Craft brewery & gastropub in Barrio Escalante, San José
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Food born in...

THE HEART OF
COSTA RICA

Since 2012 in the heart of Barrio Escalante, in the wonderful country of Costa Rica, Central America: house-brewed craft beer, creative food and a vibe that hooks you. Here, people would rather come eat at our place than at home! We are the true definition of experience.

Sartén Escopeta skillet with beef and avocado
BRUTAL FLAVOR
Esencial Costa Rica seal
Esencial Costa Rica certified
Costa Rican Tourism Institute
ICT Tourism Declaration
+15
Years in the game
4.200+
Google reviews
300
Seated guests
Costa Rica Beer Factory façade, white corner house in Barrio Escalante
In the heart of Barrio Escalante

BEER RUNS THE KITCHEN

We were born on a street corner with homemade pots and a simple idea: eating and drinking should never be routine. Today we're a brewpub: the brewery sits right behind the restaurant and every dish is designed to pair with a beer.

1.Our own award-winning beers, plus a brand-new seasonal every month.
2.Creative food you won't find anywhere else: inspired by cuisines from all over the world, we built a menu to blow your taste buds away.
3.70% of the restaurant is built from recycled materials.
4.Knowledge rules: our goal is that you walk out knowing more than when you walked in.
Meet the brewery

GET CRAVING!

Pizza with melted cheese CRBF burger with crispy onion CRBF chifrijo with avocado Grilled rib eye Coulotte steak with potatoes and tomatoes Sartén Escopeta skillet with beef and avocado Skillet with pork belly and potatoes CRBF Smash burger Brutal Nachos Pint of Puerto Viejo Sweet Stout Coulotte steak Beer Classic burger with potato wedges House cocktail Sizzling Brownie Flamed cocktail at the bar Frozen margarita with dried orange CRBF seasonal beers Pint of CRBF craft beer Freshly poured beer at the bar Toasting with CRBF beer CRBF pint at the brewery Toasting with house gin & tonics Frozen strawberry margarita Red and white sangria in CRBF glasses Passion fruit cocktail with orange Cocktail in a copper mug Colorful frozen margaritas Beer cocktail in a CRBF glass Frozen lime margarita Pink cocktail with lime CRBF milkshake with sprinkles Pint of CRBF red ale
More than a restaurant

LIVE CRBF

Bar

COCKTAILS WITH A TICO SPARK

Margaritas, spritzes, gin & tonics and fresh natural juices. Can't decide? Order a flight and try all our beers at once.

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Frozen margarita with dried orange
VISIT US

Every day, from 12 noon to 12 midnight.

Calle 33, Av. 7 — 100 m south of Fresh Market in Barrio Escalante. Big white corner house.

where the magic is born

THE BREWERY

Over 14 years brewing craft beer with fruit, extreme ingredients and delicious experiments. The brewery is right behind the restaurant.

Brewmaster filling barrels at the brewery Tour among the CRBF brewery tanks CRBF seasonal beers
Seasonal beer served at the bar
Every month

SEASONAL BEER

Every month we release a brand-new beer: styles pushed to the limit, flavors that break tradition and never come back… unless it's brutal.

1.+25 international medals.
2.Barrel-aged beers and top-notch ingredients.
3.60% of our suppliers are small family producers.
Handmade, right behind the restaurant

OUR BEERS

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Plus: a new seasonal beer every month, made to break the rules.

Tours, tastings & pairings

SEE THE BREWERY FROM THE INSIDE

Tour the brewery with Jaime Zuluaga, co-founder, brewmaster, international beer judge and beer sommelier. See how our award-winning beers are born, with tastings, sensory analysis and pairings.

1.Guided tours for groups and tourists.
2.Private tastings and pairings.
3.Corporate workshops and team building.
Book your experience
CRBF team at the brewery
Take it home

SAUCES & DRESSINGS

Born in our kitchen: Mild and Hot Chile Sauce, Passion Fruit Dressing, Aioli and Jalapeño Jelly. Find them at Walmart, Más x Menos, Perimercados and Amazon. Also available in doy packs for restaurants and food service.

CRBF Jalapeño Jelly CRBF Dressing CRBF Aioli CRBF Passion Fruit Dressing CRBF Hot Chile Sauce CRBF Mild Chile Sauce CRBF sauces and products line CRBF sauce at the beach
celebrate big

EVENTS

Parties, launches, company meetings, weddings or a proposal: we want to be part of your big moments. We handle everything.

Get an event quote
300
seated guests across the restaurant
100
in Room 3 and the Firepit
30
in the VIP Room
CRBF terrace with flags Packed terrace by day Decorated main hall
Packed hall during an event at CRBF

FOR EVERY KIND OF OCCASION

1.Birthdays, baby showers, gender reveals, farewells and proposals.
2.Corporate events, lunches and custom executive menus, no matter the group size.
3.Catering: we bring the CRBF experience, staff and tableware to your company or event.
4.Pairing dinner with our brewmaster: 4–5 courses paired with our beers.
Email us at mercadeo@costaricabeerfactory.com
Catering

WE BRING CRBF TO YOUR COMPANY

Food stations, uniformed staff, tableware and themed decor. We set it all up at your venue, for any group size.

CRBF buffet stations at a corporate Oktoberfest event
CRBF team setting up a themed station at a corporate event
CRBF Beer School · Online school

BEER SCHOOL

One of the most recognized online beer schools in Latin America. 100% live classes with 18 teachers who live the industry every day.

8 years teachingFull house every single edition
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+800
Graduates
8
Years teaching
18
Teachers
100%
Live
Study plans

PICK YOUR COURSE

01
Starts Jan 18, 2027
Expert Brewer

From the basics to the full process: brewing, beer gastronomy, costing and brewery design. For beginners and experienced brewers.

See syllabus →
02
Advanced program
Recipe Design

For those who already brew and want to create, tweak and optimize their own recipes with technical and sensory criteria.

See syllabus →
03
Workshop
Off Flavors

Spot, understand and fix beer defects. Train your palate and prevent problems in your production.

See syllabus →
In-person CRBF Beer School class
Why study with us

WE BUILD CAREERS

We don't believe in “brewing in a day.” Start from scratch, strengthen your basics or get ready to open your own brewery, with content you won't find in books or videos.

Multidisciplinary team: brewers, sommeliers, accountants, creatives and sensory specialists.
Graduates working at breweries in the US, Argentina and other countries.
Several students already run their own business.
Message us
Cheers!

ENROLLMENT
OPEN

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FRANCHISES

Bring CRBF to your city: the same brutal flavor, the same school, with a proven business model.

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Business model

ONE-OF-A-KIND BREWPUB

CRBF is a restaurant and brewery under one roof, with a captivating concept and a warm, comfortable atmosphere.

1.Over 14 years in the market and +25 international medals.
2.Named by Forbes among the “30 business promises.”
3.First brewpub with an ICT Tourism Declaration.
4.First restaurant in the country with a keto menu.
5.Head brewer is an international judge and beer sommelier.
6.Standardization and control: recipes, spec sheets, processes and training.
CRBF façade at night
Why invest

A MODEL THAT WORKS

ROI IN 2 TO 5 YEARS
Estimated return depending on market and location.
FULL SUPPORT
We're with you from finding the location to opening day and beyond.
FULLY SYSTEMATIZED
Documented processes, formulated recipes and costings ready to operate.
TRAINING
Training for your kitchen, bar and service team, backed by CRBF Beer School.
PROVEN BRAND
+15 years, +25 international medals and a concept that already works.

Email jr@costaricabeerfactory.com to get the franchise offering circular with all the numbers.

we'll save your table

RESERVATIONS

Open every day, from 12 noon to 12 midnight.

CRBF terrace at night, Birra con amor

COME AS YOU ARE

Everyone is welcome at CRBF. No dress code: we just ask for good vibes and good behavior.

1.By day we're family and great food; by night, party, friends and incredible beers.
2.Each person needs their own chair, so everyone's comfortable.
3.We don't admit intoxicated guests.
4.Big group or celebration? Message us and we'll set up the space.
Book now
Come by!

LOCATION
& CONTACT

The CRBF corner in Barrio Escalante at night
ADDRESS

Calle 33, Av. 7
100 m south of Fresh Market, Barrio Escalante
Big white corner house. San José, Costa Rica.

HOURS

Every day, from 12 noon to 12 midnight.

CONTACT & BOOKINGS

WhatsApp +506 8447-9732
mercadeo@costaricabeerfactory.com