Mike Lane Lager – 5.4% ABV
Crisp. Classic. Built for the long haul.
Bright golden in the glass with a soft malt sweetness, subtle noble hop character, and a smooth, easy finish that keeps you cruising pint after pint — Mike Lane Lager carries the clean, refreshing backbone of a true neighborhood classic. Balanced, approachable, and endlessly drinkable, it’s brewed for everyday legends.
But this one runs deeper than flavor.
Named in honor of Mike James, one of the legendary James brothers, this lager pays tribute to a family that helped shape modern Ocean Beach. Long before OB was a destination, before the Street Fair filled Newport Avenue wall to wall, before “Keep OB Weird” was a mantra — there were locals who believed in this little beach town’s independent spirit.
The James brothers were part of that foundation.
From early business ventures along Newport Avenue to helping grow and support the Ocean Beach Street Fair into the iconic community event it is today, Mike James played a role in defining OB’s blend of grit, creativity, and neighbor-first mentality. They weren’t just business owners — they were culture builders. Risk-takers who invested in community when OB was still scrappy, sunburned, and proudly different.
Mike Lane Lager represents that independent OB mindset:
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Keep it simple.
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Keep it real.
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Stand your ground.
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Support your neighbors.
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And always leave room for one more at the table.
At 5.4% ABV, it’s clean and crushable — the kind of beer you can sip during a sunset at the Pier, a Street Fair afternoon, or after a long day building something that matters. Smooth enough to drink all day. Solid enough to last decades.
This isn’t just a lager.
It’s a nod to legacy.
A salute to the James brothers.
A toast to the early builders of Newport Avenue.
And a reminder that Ocean Beach has always been shaped by bold locals who believed in something bigger than themselves.
Grab a pint. Raise it high.
To Mike.
To history.
To Ocean Beach.
To the lane that helped pave the way. 🍻
