La Quinta Brewing

La Quinta Brewing Co. is a craft brewery headquartered in the Greater Palm Springs area of California, founded in 2013 by Scott Stokes, a desert native and former home brewer. The brewery was established with the goal of producing high-quality craft beer that reflects the laid-back desert lifestyle of the Coachella Valley region. In 2024, following a leadership restructure, Derek Lloyd assumed the role of President and took over operations, continuing the company's growth trajectory. The brewery operates two taproom locations: a flagship 14,000-square-foot facility in Palm Desert, situated just south of Interstate 10 and west of Cook Street, and a second taproom in downtown Palm Springs. The Palm Desert location houses a 15-barrel brewhouse with an annual production capacity exceeding 10,000 barrels — equivalent to approximately 20,000 full-sized kegs — and features a full-service kitchen alongside 24 tap handles offering house-brewed beers, guest brews, wine, and ciders. La Quinta Brewing Co. produces a portfolio of award-winning beers distributed across more than 175 bars, restaurants, and retail stores in the desert region. Among its most popular offerings are Poolside Blonde, Heatwave Amber, Una Mas Por Favor Mexican Lager, Koffi Porter, Even Par 7.2 IPA, and Haboob Juicy IPA. The brand positions itself as a destination experience, combining quality craft beer production with live entertainment programming — including acoustic nights, dueling pianos, and trivia events — as well as flexible private event and fundraiser options. With a resort-style vibe and a focus on customer experience, the brewery has established itself as a notable regional craft beer producer and hospitality venue in Southern California's desert corridor.