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A magazine dedicated to covering the Greater Sacramento and Chico beer and food scene
December/January 2015 • Issue 6/Volume 2
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2014 GABF Results We have listed the results for all medals won by Northern California breweries. Look to see if your favorite brewery took home a medal this year!
ON THE COVER
In this issue, we interview Dave Gull and Brian Cofresi from New Helvetia Brewing Co. Join us while we talk to them about their history and contribution to the local craft beer industry in Sacramento.
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Pictured are Dave Gull and Brian Cofresi at the 2014 Great American Beer Festival after winning the Gold Medal in the Historical Beer Category for their beer, Thurston.
OOPS.... In our last issue of Hops to Table Magazine, we mistakenly stated that Chef David Hill was the current chef at Auburn Alehouse Craft Brewery & Restaurant in our brunch write up. We have come to learn that Chef Hill has moved on to other ventures and is no longer employed at Auburn Ale House. We apologize for the error.
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Join us as we review craft beer pizza locations in and around Greater Sacramento.
14 Beer Travels In this issue, we travel to historic Monterey in search of awesome beer and delicious food.
Industry Spotlight In this issue, we feature Monk’s Cellar. Veteran brewers, Andy Klein and Peter York opened their Belgian-inspired brewpub in Old Town Roseville last month. Join us as we talk about their unique history and the beer and food they are featuring at their pub.
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Homebrew Recipe of the Month
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This issue features a Centennial Pale Ale inspired by Row 2, Hill 56 from Russian River Brewing Co.
Beer and Pizza
Ask the Expert The law firm of RADOSLOVICH | PARKER, PC discuss the legal implications of TiedHouse Rules to the brewing industry.
Beer Inspired Recipes This month, we feature a delicious Whoppie Pie. This wonderfully tasty holiday dish is easy to make and sure to please your entire friends and family.
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Publisher John Zervas Editor-in-Chief Moni Bull Food Editor Anna Zervas Beer Judge Coordinator Dan Scott Featured Artist Jacquelyn Bond www.jacquelynbond.com Guest Contributors Aimee Chilson Matteo Sargentini
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ust this week, the Former Executive Director of Sacramento Beer Week, Dan Scott, stepped down from his position and relinquished full control of the program to the Northern California Brewers’ Guild. The NCBG will now be the primary entity promoting and stewarding Sacramento Beer Week. Scott did an outstanding job in his role as the ambassador of our local beer scene. He worked hard and with the support of the beer community built something we can all be proud of. I believe that Scott’s success is attributed to his passion for local craft beer and his deep understanding of our craft beer culture. What Scott intuitively understood is that this scene is not about HIM. Rather, he was a humble spokesperson and understood that this movement is about the infrastructure and craft beer community - not just for a week, but every day. He always checked is pride at the door and did what was best to draw light to the beer community; future promoters of your craft beer culture would do well to learn this lesson. I first met Scott some years ago well before I started publishing the magazine. We had much in common - but most importantly a love for our local craft beer scene. Since that time and continuing to the day, Scott has been a loyal and good friend, colleague and oftentimes mentor. He has consistently contributed his knowledge and expertise to assist me. He has opened doors for me and introduced me to people and places that would have otherwise been closed. You are an asset to the industry, Dan Scott, and this issue is dedicated to you. Thank you for what you built, and I wish you success in your future endeavors. Happy Holidays Sactown. Be happy and safe this holiday season. Cheers! John Zervas Publisher and Homebrewer
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SACTOWN’S HOTTEST PIZZA SPOTS What is better than Pizza? Delicious, hot pizza and craft beer, of course. Here are some of the best beer pizza spots in town with a selection of regularly rotating craft tap handles.
Auburn Ale House auburnalehouse.com Located in the heart of Auburn, CA, Auburn Ale House has consistently brewed award winning beer since 2007. In addition to their full menu, they have a special Cask Ale Night each Wednesday at 5pm. During this time, they roll out a special firkin of cask beer in addition to a special pizza selection. The pizzas typically are offered with a choice of meat or vegetables and are the perfect compliment to their delicious and fresh cask ale.
Danette’s Brick Oven Pub www.brickovenpub.com Located in Historic Placerville, CA, Danette’s Brick Oven Pub might be the perfect beer and pizza destination heading to and from Lake Tahoe. They offer a wide selection of made-to-order pizzas and 30 tap handles of primarily American craft beer and ciders. The beer list is well thought out and features selections that will appeal to all in your group. In addition to pizzas, they have a full kitchen that serves appetizers, burgers, sandwiches and salads. Pictured counterclockwise from the top: Old Town Pizza and Taproom, Masullo Pizza and Extreme Pizza. 6 Hops to Table Magazine
Extreme Pizza expo.extremepizza.com How can you lose having pizza and beer from a company thats motto is “Don’t be a sad face - have a beer!” Located across the street from Costco on Exposition Blvd in Sacramento, Extreme Pizza prides itself on having a consistently amazing tap list - nine in total. They also have an amazing happy hour featuring $3.75 beer from 3-6pm Monday-Friday and all day on Sunday.
Hot City Pizza www.hotcity-pizza.com If you are a serious beer enthusiast, you will fall in love with Hot City Pizza. They have 14 tap handles and a complete in-house bottle shop featuring a selection of outstanding and often rare craft beer. They also have events often and when they do - you do not want to miss them. Their annual sour event, in particular, features some of the most eclectic and rare beer available.
OneSpeed www.onespeedpizza.com Located in Sacramento, OneSpeed pizza is owned by the same group as The Waterboy. Like The Waterboy, they feature a selection of innovative and inspired dishes, including pizza from a wood-fired oven. They have limited taps of mostly American craft beer and a wide selection of bottles.
Mary’s Pizza Shack/Lazy Daze Brewery www.facebook.com/MarysRoseville If you are a fan of the Mary’s Pizza Shack, you will love the one in Roseville. This Mary’s Pizza Shack has an in-house brewery - Lazy Daze Brewery - where they turn out a wide selection of craft beer. They also offer beer from other breweries, in addition to a wine list. The beer list has something for every taste, including pilsners, several IPA’s, porters and stouts.
Three Forks Bakery & Brewing Co. www.threeforksnc.com If you are in Nevada City and in the mood for wood-fired pizza, farmto-fork fare and beer, look no further than Three Forks Bakery and Brewing Co. These folks are serious about their committment to using fresh and local ingredients and their passion shows in their products. They have an on-site brewery also that turns out some excellent and well crafted beer that will appeal to a large audience.
Masullo Pizza www.masullopizza.com If you are a serious wood-fired pizza aficionado, Masullo will not disappoint. They serve up some of the best artisan pizza in the region alongside a well-thought out selection of craft beer on draft and in bottles. In addition to pizza and beer, they have a truly outstanding appetizer and salad selection. Hint - They have an icecream cookie that is to die for! Paired with the Eel River Porter, it just may be one of the best dessert pairings in town.
Old Town Pizza & Tap House www.otpmenu.com Old Town Pizza & Tap House just might be the definitive beer and pizza place in Elk Grove. They take their beer list seriously; and with 18 tap handles, they feature a selection of craft beer that rival most dedicated tap rooms in the area. Watch their Facebook page for events and tap takeovers; they have them often it’s worth a drive out there for the beer.
Pete’s Pizza - Granite Bay www.facebook.com/PetesGraniteBay While all the Pete’s Pizza establishments have a good selection of craft beer, Pete’s Pizza in Granite Bay stands out from the rest. In addition to the pizza and food served at other locations, they have 24 tap handles of primarily craft beer. They also have a full liquor license and a good selection of wine.
Zpizza - Greenhaven www.zpizza.com/greenhaven Zpizza in Greenhaven is not your average pizza and beer chain. In fact, they are not like any pizza and beer place you have ever been. They feature an innovative self-serve beer selection that you choose from a variety of beers from any one of the 18 tap handles. The caveat - you can only pour yourself 3 or 6 oz samplers and they can be pricey averaging from $2.00 to $3.50 a pour. 7 Hops to Table Magazine
NORTHERN CALIFORNIA 2014 GABF RESULTS There were 1,300 breweries from 50 states, plus Washington, D.C. and 5,700 beers judged at the Great American Beer Festival in Denver, CO this year. Hops to Table congratulates the following Northern California 2014 GABF winners: Gold for The Rare Barrel’s Cosmic Dust Gold for New Helvetia Brewing Co’s Thurston Gold for High Water Brewing Co’s Campfire Stout Silver for Campbell Brewing Co’s Mastiff Barleywine Silver for Russian River Brewing Co’s STS Pils Silver for Auburn Alehouse’s Hop Donkey Imperial Red Ale
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Silver for Tahoe Mountain Brewing Co’s Recolte Du Bois - Apricot Bronze for Faction Brewing Co’s Puddy Porter Bronze for Bear Republic Brewing Co.’s Double Aught Bronze for Gordon Biersch Brewing Co’s Dunkles Bronze for Marin Brewing Co’s San Quentin’s Breakout Stout Bronze for Russian River Brewing Co’s Pliny the Elder Bronze for Sierra Nevada Brewing Co’s Narwhal Imperial Stout Bronze for Discretion Brewing’s Good Faith Bronze for High Water Brewing Co’s Aphotic Imperial Porter Bronze for Schooner’s Grille & Brewery Marauder
How did you decide to open up a brewery? Gull: I was in commercial real estate in 2008 and decided to follow this dream of opening a brewery. The dream itself came about from knowing the history of the Buffalo Brewing Company. There was some loose family affiliation with a great uncle who was a bar manager at the Buffalo Club downtown. It was the tavern of the Buffalo Brewery going all the way back to the 1950’s, and so he had all this old Buffalo gear and schwag in his house, and I remember that. About that time I was exiting the real estate business, I was thinking, “Man wouldn’t it be cool if someone brought back Buffalo Beer?” Then a light bulb went off, and I said, “Wouldn’t it be cool if I brought back Buffalo Beer?” It was that moment that I started working on the concept and looking at trademarks, barriers and figuring out how to overcome those obstacles.
INDUSTRY PROFILE
Is there any brewery in particular that motivated you when you started New Helvetia?
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Pictured: Founder David Gull inspecting the 2013 fresh hop harvest
ublisher’s note: Looking back on the Greater Sacramento craft beer scene over the last several years, it is hard to think back to a time when New Helvetia Brewing was an emerging, new brewery. In 2012, I vividly remember driving by their vacant building and waiting with anticipation for their opening day. Fast forward two years later, and I am amazed at the progress that New Helvetia Brewing has made and the impact they have had on Greater Sacramento. This pride culminated last month when I had a front row seat at the GABF and got to take pictures of my home brewery winning the GABF Gold Medal for Thurston. The GABF wasn’t their first gold medal; they have won many high profile medals. And yet, like many emerging local breweries, they fight hard to meet local demand, expand production, break in new equipment and maintain a consistent product. I will say this - it’s not hard to want this brewery to succeed for the long term. Medals, no-medals, good reviews, not-so-good reviews, these guys are good people who are proud of this region and have an unwavering commitment to rebuilding Sacramento’s beer glory. Moreover, they are humble in victory and gracious in defeat. I respect that.
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Gull: Track 7 Brewing was an awesome inspiration. We serve the same local market area, so they were definitely an inspiration to see them get up and running just a year before we did. Interestingly, some of my earlier experience came with River City Brewing Company. Way back when they first started in the mall, I was just a bus boy picking up dirty glasses and that was my first exposure to the craft beer world. Afterwards, I went to college in Oregon and got a chance to see the breweries there, and it really helped form my appreciation for good beer. How did you meet your brewmaster, Brian [Cofresi]? Gull: I looked him up after reading an article in Sacramento News & Review when they interviewed Brian about the closure of breweries in town. After reading the article, I started asking Brian questions about starting a brewery; then those questions evolved into “Hey, do you want to get involved in this?”
Pictured: David Gull and Brian Cofresi receiving the 2014 GABF Gold Medal for Thurston
With all the new breweries opening in the Greater Sacramento area, how does New Helvetia differentiate itself between others in the market? Cofresi: I love history and the fact that Sacramento has a deep brewing history is really cool - not a lot of people know about it. It started in the 1880’s when Sacramento breweries brewed primarily German inspired beers. Then in the early 1970’s and 80’s and then again in the 90’s, there was a craft beer revolution in the local area. Now New Helvitia is trying to do the best that we can with different styles and not forgetting Sacramento’s history. Gull: History does tell our story in a lot of ways. Not only are we trying to honor the Buffalo Beer history, but a lot of the things we have done in our beer names have to do with the Sacramento region. When we won the historic beer category at GABF, it was the wakeup call that maybe history is not just our theme, but our thing and how we look at standing out from the crowd. New Helvetia has won its share of awards lately. To name a few, you won a Gold Medal for the California State Fair Commercial Craft Brewers Competition in 2013 for your Homeland Stout and most recently, you took home a Great American Beer Fest Gold Medal for Thurston. How did that feel?
Cofresi: The GABF means so much because there are so many breweries that enter and so many beers. They have all the categories, so they can fairly judge these different beers. Some are crazy, traditional, and historical and some are new. It is really cool and a little bit of a relief. It was nice to run up there on that stage with the other great beers. Is there a beer that you are most proud of? Gull: The Buffalo Craft Lager. Starting off when I was launching the brewery, one of the things I wanted to do was make a style of beer that emulated the original Buffalo beer from the 1890 – 1900’s. I think what we realized is that tastes have changed drastically and the inputs have changed. Where barley and hops were exclusively locally sourced, that is no longer the case. We can get some, but not all of what we need locally and even the chemistry of the water would have changed in the last hundred years. So it is really sort of impossible to emulate that style precisely, but the goal was to do it in a way that still honors the history. We made a style that was bolder and more flavorful than current lagers that you see in cans and bottles, American macro beers. I think we accomplished honoring the history, but also making a beer that was appealing to today’s beer drinker. It is a craft lager that is bigger in flavor than a normal macro lager, but familiar enough to a neophyte craft beer drinker that they would probably go for this over some of the others.
How do you see your role in your local community, the Landpark area and the Sacramento community in general? Gull: We do a lot of the charity events and the beer festivals, and we maintain a broader community presence that way. In our very local geographic area - specifically Broadway - we are paying very close attention and are active in trying to make this a better place and a more vibrant commercial corridor. We choose to support some of the local causes that are in our own backyard - the schools in our neighborhood and some of the functions that happen very nearby. Part of our role also is that we are amateur historians. We get asked a lot about the history, the brewing history, and we are happy to share. Where do you see New Helvetia headed in the future? Where do you see yourselves in three to five years? Gull: I see our current location dialed in and humming. We started small with very little capacity, we have since added capacity and we are filling the space. We have room to grow. As we expand, add tanks and build in capacity, we will start to fill in all the voids in this building, and I think we will be maxed out here. In that three to five year range are we looking at a second location? I’d like to think so. Growth is definitely part of our future and part of the survival of any small brewery. 11 Hops to Table Magazine
JUDGES CORNER
HOW WE REVIEW BEER We assembled a testing panel comprised of certified beer judges, craft beer industry professionals and knowledgeable consumers. This is not a sanctioned BJCP Competition, but the judging panel followed the basic guidelines for judging contained in the BJCP Sanctioned Competition Program Judge Procedures Manual.
RATINGS Poor Fair Good Excellent Outstanding
TASTING PANEL Chief Steward Dan Scott Former Executive Director Sacramento Beer Week
Panel Member Aimee Chilson Beertender LowBrau Bierhall
California State Fair 7 Years Craft BeerCraft Beer Competition tending experience Steward Experience
Panel Member Matteo Sargentini
Panel Member Ron Davis
Beertender LowBrau Bierhall
President Gold Country Brewers Association
6 Years Craft Beer Buyer and Beertender
BJCP Certified Judge/ Award Winning Homebrewer
STYLE GUIDELINES According to the BJCP Style Guidelines: Stouts are moderate to strong aroma of roasted malts, often having a roasted coffee or dark chocolate quality. Burnt or charcoal aromas are low to none. Medium to very low hop aroma, often with a citrusy or resiny American hop character. The appearance is generally a jet black color, although some may appear very dark brown. Large, persistent head of light tan to light brown in color. The flavor is moderate to very high roasted malt flavors, often tasting of coffee, roasted coffee beans, dark or bittersweet chocolate. Low to medium malt sweetness, often with rich chocolate or caramel flavors. Medium to high bitterness. Hop flavor can be low to high, and generally reflects citrusy or resiny American varieties. Light esters may be present but are not required. Medium to dry finish, occasionally with a light burnt quality. Alcohol flavors can be present up to medium levels, but smooth. Medium to full body.
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Panel Member Tyson Herzog Beertender Dad’s Kitchen 12 Years Craft Beer Buyer and Beertender
Panel Member Dave Morrow Craft Beer Manager DBI Distributing Former Commercial Brewer and Certified Cicerone
Homeland Stout
Easy Ugly Stout
Three Forks Bakery & Brewing Co ., Nevada City, CA
Dave Aimee Matteo Ron Tyson
Beautiful red garnet color. Bitter, pale ale flavor. More of a Black IPA than a stout. Burnt roasted flavor with lingering bitterness. No depth. Leaves a lot to be desired in complexity. Hop dominated stout, more black IPA-ish. Pleasantly bitter and roasty. Chocolate, some dark fruit and bitterness not from roast. Light citrus hops are notable. Richer and sweeter smelling than taste. Alcohol smell. Roasted Oatmeal with hop finish.
Shanghai Stout (Nitro)
Auburn Alehouse, Auburn, CA
Dave Aimee Matteo
Coffee and cocoa delivers a smooth, mellow finish. Very pleasant! Cafe mocha nose. Reminiscent of a dry Irish stout. Great local option for Guinness fans! Great flavor, lots of chocolate, slight coffee. Light, dry and thin
New Helvetia Brewing Co., Sacramento, CA
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Big, thick head. Oatmeal? Roastiness, slightly smokey.
Aimee Matteo
Charred cedar in front, black coffee and burnt marshmallow finish. Sweetens as it warms. Lots of spices, green notes, roasted marshmallow, wood. Full body.
Ron Tyson
Medium-high body and acidity with long, bitter aftertaste. Best mouthfeel of the panel. Dark and full. Effervescent. Chocolate oatmeal, roasty and smokey.
Granite Chief Stout
Out of Bounds Brewing Co., Rocklin, CA
Dave Aimee
A very hoppy stout! Unpleasant nose gives way to wonderful herbs and chocolate. Girl Scout cookie-ish. Clean nose, like fresh rain in the forest. Roasty and hoppy. A great, interesting beer.
Matteo
Balanced, complex and awesome.
Ron
Dominant coffee with bitterness from roast and dark malts. Smooth mouthfeel, very dry.
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Sharp acidity and malty sweetness. Astringent. Hops lend a grassy note, burnt coffee aftertaste.
Tyson
More brown than black. Robust roasted, almost burnt, flavor with oatmeal notes.
Tyson
Deep, dark and dry with deep roast and burnt smoke. Hoppy for a stout. Great head retention.
Soulman Stout
Export Stout
Ol Republic Brewery, Nevada City, CA
Dave
Chocolate malt and deep cocoa nib. Beautiful mocha colored head. Nice mouthfeel.
Aimee
Woody yet bright with a faint orange note. Well balanced, tastes like cocoa puffs and dry oatmeal.
Matteo Ron Tyson
Track Seven Brewing Co., Sacramento, CA
Dave
Leathery and thin. Lacking complexity.
Aimee
Good head retention, nice mocha colored head, effervescent, roasty, iced coffee finish.
Chocolate with uncommon stone fruit notes for a stout. Interesting.
Matteo
Good Body. Herb, bitter and fresh coffee bean nose. Spicy aftertaste.
Very smooth and creamy. Dry with just a hint of sweetness and wood in the aftertaste.
Ron
Chocolate, smokey and low bitterness.
Tyson
Smells and tastes like medium roast coffee. Thin mouthfeel, but balanced. Cloudy, iced coffee and chocolate. Salty and pretzel-like finish. 13 Hops to Table Magazine
SCENIC MONTEREY, CALIFORNIA
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onterey is located approximately three hours from Sacramento. It is on the southern edge of Monterey Bay, on Central California’s Pacific Coast.
This beautiful seaside community combines all the charm of small town America with an endless variety of recreational and cultural activities. There is something for everybody here - from the historic Fisherman’s Wharf and Cannery Row, 20 world-class golf courses, Monterey Bay Aquarium, 5 start hotels, a unique variety of shops and galleries and a spectacular assortment of parks and natural areas. In addition to recreation and sightseeing activities, Monterey hosts an impressive craft beer scene with two breweries and many bars and restaurants serving craft beer. Peter B’s Brewpub is located in the heart of downtown Monterey. They have a full menu and a full bar. If you are into sports, this is the place for you - they have at least 10-15 flat screen TV’s situated throughout the bar and restaurant. The brewery is located on premises. They have 10-15 craft beer selections at any one time including barrel-aged and cask ales. During our trip, we had the Citra IPA, which was a solid and clean beer and was a nice compliment to the crispy calamari. Alvarado Street Brewery & Grill is another brewpub in town. This brewpub has a very modern look and feel to it with a huge bar and seating area. The owner and brewmaster, JC Hill, has brewing roots in San Diego and owned Amplified Ale Works. Hill’s experience showed in the quality of the beer served at Alvarado, with the IPA and Saison being outstanding. There are a number of restaurants and bars in Monterey that specialize in English-style beers: Coopers Pub, Crown and
Anchor, Britannia Arms Pub & Restaurant, Bulldog British Pub and London Bridge Pub to name a few. Of these British-style pubs, Crown and Anchor really stood out from the crowd. This bar had an intricate nautical theme throughout. It has a local hangout look and feel with 20 English and International beers and a small selection of American craft beer and ciders. The menu features traditional English fare, including Roast Beef, Fish and Chips, Corned Beef and Cabbage and Bangers and Mash. If you are looking for a spectacular view while sipping on craft beer, look no further than C Restaurant and Bar. Located on Cannery Row on the waterfront, they have one of the best views of the Pacific Ocean to be found. They have eight tap handles featuring a diverse selection of American craft beer. They also have bottles available for sale of exclusively Boulevard Brewing selections and other macro-brews. While not offering much in term of views, the Mucky Duck does offer a dimly lit bar and restaurant where you can hide out from the tourists and sample beer from one of their 20 tap handles. Also worth mentioning is that their beers are reasonably priced at around $4/pint. The granddaddy of all beer bars in Monterey is Cannery Row Brewing Co, which is a bit of a misnomer since they don’t brew their own beer. But what they do have is an excellent menu and 75 tap handles of pure premium craft beer. Many of this craft beer is hard-to-find and special. It’s a bit pricey, but it’s conveniently located on The Row and they have consistently outstanding beer. Whether you are traveling to Monterey, on the way to Carmel or just looking for a relaxing weekend getaway, you don’t need to look much further than Monterey. Beautiful views, world-class dining, craft beer and friendly people - sign us up!
Pictured clockwise from left: Monterey Pacific Coast at Lovers Park and Beach, C Restaurant and Bar, Alvarado Street Brewing and Grill, Peter B’s Brewpub and Crown and Anchor
ASK AN EXPERT The law firm of Radoslovich | Parker, PC discuss the legal implications of TiedHouse Laws to brewing industry professionals.
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he California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control made headlines recently for investigating eight Northern California wineries and breweries. The move was prompted by social media messages the producers sent out about the SaveMart Grape Escape, an event in Sacramento featuring numerous local wineries. According to the Department, these messages were in violation of the “tied-house laws” under the California Alcoholic Beverages Control. So, what exactly are the “tied-house laws” and how can brewers avoid violations? In the recent incident, the major issue with the offending social media messages was their mention of the event ’s sponsoring retailer, SaveMart. Under Business and Professions Code § 25502, a manufacturer cannot furnish or give, directly or indirectly, anything of value to a retailer. The Department saw the name-drops as providing a benefit and thus in violation of the law. This simple act resulted in choices for the companies between a ten day suspension, or a year of probation, either of which could devastate a business.
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Pictured: The attorneys and staff of Radoslovich | Parker, PC
Historically, the Legislature drafted tiedhouse laws to prevent the reoccurrence of two pre-Prohibition dangers: (1) large companies’ abilities to wholly dominate local markets and (2) the excessive sale of alcohol caused by overly aggressive marketing techniques. These goals prompted the name “tied-house laws” because of oldfashioned saloons that were contractually “tied” to particular breweries and obligated to purchase specific quantities of that brewery’s beer (as opposed to free houses, which could stock beer freely). While the laws were initially designed to strictly preserve a three-tiered alcoholic beverage industry—the manufacturer, the wholesaler, and the retailer—the laws are now sprinkled with specific exceptions. The California tied-house laws are located in Business and Professions Code §§ 25500 to 25512. Broadly speaking, the laws prevent ownership, gifts, loans and other benefits or favors between the three tiers of the alcoholic beverage industry with the intent to avoid monopolies. Along with these statutes, the Department has created various companion regulations that can trip
the unwary. Court decisions also have given the Department broad range in interpreting the laws, which causes some difficulties in predicting how they may be asserted against a brewery for certain acts. Although each brewer’s circumstance is different, there is a general principle to follow: keep the industry tiers separate. Ultimately, a brewer is less likely to encounter tied-house issues if they train themselves and their staff to draw a strong line between the beer manufacturers, wholesalers, and retailers, to avoid being involved in more than one level of the industry without an applicable exception. For example, issues can arise if a brewer tries to rent retail display space or sponsor events, so it is important that brewers stay vigilant in ways their independence could be at risk. As seemingly innocent acts, like mentioning a retailer in a promotional tweet, can result in Department action, it is best practice to keep a strict division and to consult an attorney about how the laws might impact you. Reviewing your policies and practices to ensure compliance with tied-house laws can help avoid legal trouble before it arises.
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he partners of Monk’s Cellar have a long and distinguished history in the Greater Sacramento Craft Brewing Industry.
Partner and brewmaster Andy Klein has been in the industry since 1993. He started as the bar manager for Roseville’s River Rock Cafe, brewed at the Sacramento Brewing Co after graduating from the American Brewers’ Guild, worked at Beermann’s Beerwerks and Sacramento Brewing Services. Together with brewmaster Peter York, who worked at Sacramento Brewing Co. and Lodi Brewing Co., they have set out to open a brewery that is different and unique. That opportunity came when the City of Roseville Community Development Corporation approached Klein with an opportunity to take over a historic location in Old Town Roseville and convert it to a brewery. Klein accepted the opportunity and with financial assistance from the City, he built the brewery. The brewery is housed in a 6000 square foot building with plenty of room for future growth. The space is modern and spacious and features glass enclosed open fermentation vessels. The brewery has a full bar and menu of traditional pub fare featuring many farm-to-fork and housemade items. One of their specialties is duck fat fries, which they serve with many of their entrees.
Pictured: Monk’s Cellar founder, Andy Klein in front of the brewery’s open fermentation vessels
The brewery specializes in Belgian and English Beers, which are all extremely clean and solid which one would expect from two seasoned brewers with over 80 sanctioned commercial brewing awards under their belt. ____________________________ Monk’s Cellar 240 Vernon St. Roseville, CA 95678 monkscellar.com
Pictured: Partner and Brewmaster Andy Klein
OPEN FERMENTATION This traditional brewery cellar technology is based on the historically proven method of slow fermentation of beer in open fermentation vats. In this manner, beer has been manufactured for at least 150 years. Several American breweries employ open fermentation techniques including Anchor Brewing Co., Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. and Sudwerk Brewery.
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introducing the...
HopBroads Gracing the cover of the last issue of Hops to Table Magazine, we
wanted to share a bit more about the new women’s craft beer group hitting the pint glasses throughout greater Sacramento. The HopBroads are a group of women who love to taste, talk and learn about craft beer and have grown quickly during the past year to over 300 active members and supporters. The HopBroads group was founded by members Andrea Daily, Kate Whelan, Amelia Jackson and Kylie Coutts. Meetups are monthly and typically involve socializing over their love of craft beer - but also include other activities, such as trivia nights, brewery tours, crafting and more. We’re going to let the four Founding Members speak for themselves - take it away ladies!
Sarah Maren Photography
Why did you start the HopBroads?
Can boys come to meetings?
Kylie: We all met up at an after party for the first Hops to Table Magazine Scavenger Hunt and we just clicked. All of us had a strong interest in craft beer - however, we were lacking girlfriends that shared our passion. With that being said, we decided to start a group that very day (no joke, Kate bought a domain name and everything! lol).
Amelia: Oh you mean our “Man Fans”? (laughs)
Andrea: In my experience, it is quite rare to come across other women who love and appreciate craft beer. I mean really love and appreciate craft beer, and have the knowledge to speak and taste on a level that surpasses many men. This is what I found in these ladies, as we were all simultaneously hunting around local Sacramento beer establishments for an entire month in the summer of 2013. What does the HopBroads group mean to you? Amelia: It’s always been about having fun and drinking great beer. We wanted to create a forum for women to come out and taste, talk and learn about craft beer in a comfortable environment. We’ve met some amazing women (and men!) and look forward to continually organizing various events. Kate: We are especially careful of not coming off like a drunk sorority. Haha. We really wanted to create a safe, welcoming and friendly environment for girls who wanted to get to know beer better and make new friends.
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Of course! We always make a point to tell people everyone is invited. We never wanted our group to exclude anyone; it was just about getting more women involved. Where do you think that women in the craft beer industry are shining?
Kate: It’s really tough to feel suppressed when we’re so generously supported in the industry. Let’s be honest, no one is complaining about girls drinking beer - they’re stoked. As they should be. We definitely feel the love in Sacramento and beyond and have been given incredible opportunities from the beginning. What future events would you like to see HopBroads produce?
Kate: I think that they’ve always been shining - but the PR hasn’t just made it out yet. For
Andrea: The future is limitless for our growing
instance, locally, Annie Johnson recently won
group. We’ve brainstormed endless ideas about
the 2013 Homebrewer of the Year award -
field trips, collaboration brewing with local
that’s pretty rad. Nationwide, there are a ton
brewers, charitable events and fundraising,
of women in craft beer - from brewmasters to
always considering our main focus which is
beertenders, they are everywhere!
having fun and enjoying great beer. Because we are all so busy in our personal and professional
Kylie: Heather with Speakeasy is one of the top
lives, it’s sometimes hard to pull it all together.
salespeople in the brewery. Jackie Bond is an
However, one thing is for sure - as we grow
exceptional artist who is well known in the craft
and gain momentum, you will see more of the
industry for her risqué beer paintings. I haven’t
HopBroads as we support our local breweries!
even scratched the surface. Kate: Our hop wreath-making class was a HUGE Do you think that women in the craft beer
hit! We sold out tickets, lots of yummy brew was
industry are being underrated?
consumed and many 22s were purchased by the group upon departure. It was a success on many
Amelia: Definitely in media and marketing.
fronts - I think we might need to do some more
Traditionally (in America) men were the assumed
crafting!
beer drinkers and women drank “cosmos” (eww.) Truth is, there have always been women who
Keep up with the HopBroads by visiting
enjoy beer and more could be done in marketing
www.hopbroads.com, featuring a calendar of
to tap into that demographic.
monthly events.
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HOMEBREW RECIPE CENTENNIAL PALE ALE We set out to brew an American pale ale inspired by Russian River Brewing Co.’s Row 2, Hill 56. However, unlike RRBC ’s beer that uses Simcoe hops, we used Centennial hops. We also altered the hop schedule using the hop burst technique by adding significant late addition hops to the boil. This technique provides the same IBU’s, but accounts for a smoother hop taste and aroma. Centennial Pale Ale Type: All Grain Batch Size: 12.00 gal Boil Time: 90 min Equipment: B3 1550 (15 Gallon) Efficiency: 75.00 % Ingredients 14 lbs 4.0 oz
Pilsner (2 Row) Bel (2.0 SRM)
7 lbs 12.0 oz
Pale Malt (2 Row) Bel (3.0 SRM)
1 lbs 8.0 oz
Caramel/Crystal Malt - 20L (20.0 SRM)
0.50 oz
Centennial Boil 60.0 min
1.25 oz
Centennial Boil 20.0 min
2.00 Items
Whirlfloc Tablet (Boil 15.0 mins)
Centennial - Boil 15.0 min
1.25 oz 1.25 oz
2.00 Items
Centennial - Boil 10.0 min
Servomyces (Boil 10.0 mins)
1.25 oz
Centennial - Boil 5.0 min
3.00 oz
Centennial - Steep/Whirlpool
2.0 pkg
California Ale (White Labs #WLP001)
3.50 oz
Centennial - Dry Hop 5.0 Days
Original Gravity: 1.053 Final Gravity: ABV: Bitterness: SRM:
1.009 5.8 %
35.3 IBUs 4.9 SRM
Mash:
148F @ 75 Min.
Mash Out:
168F
Fermentation: Primary:
67F (7 Days)
Secondary:
67 (10 Days)
From the High Court to a High West Barrel: The Journey of Imperial Stouts
stouts made their way to St. Petersburg after Peter the Great opened Czarist Russia up to trade with western Europe in the early 1700’s. Rumor has it that the first batch of stout sent to Russia didn’t last and spoiled due to the 3000 mile trip through freezing cold weather. This would have been very embarrassing to the British, so they began working on a solution; raise the ABV of the beer and add more hops to better preserve it on its trip to Russia. The next batch made the trip and found its claim to fame in the Russian Court, mostly due to Catherine II who kept enormous stores on hand for her court and herself to drink. It is said that Catherine II actually influenced the recipe by requesting stouts that would last for up to seven years. The recipe and concept of imperial stouts remained mostly unchanged until the 1990’s provided a turning point. In 1992, Greg Hall at Goose Island Brewing in Chicago put a stout in six used Jim Beam barrels, showed up at the Great American Beer Festival and changed the world of stouts forever. Two years later he used the same concept to create Bourbon County Stout. Since that time, barrel aging has become commonplace in almost every brewery across the country. Drake’s tap house is named The Barrel Room due to the amount of beers they have barrel aging, waiting for special releases. Firestone Walker was one of the pioneers of barrel aged beers, with most of their beers either brewed or aged in barrels. Most esteemed breweries in the nation take advantage of this process to showcase themselves and make a cellar worthy beer for anniversaries and special events. Creatively using additions such as fruit, coffee, molasses, licorice, chilies or chocolate has become a popular way to compliment the already complex nature of this style. These adjuncts produce beers that are wildly inventive and exciting as well as delicious and distinct. The resulting beers arrive with bold, exotic flavors and a huge, viscous mouth-feel. That’s not to say they don’t carry the subtle nuances of other, more delicate beers. Take, for example, the Eclipse series of imperial stouts from FiftyFifty Brewing in Truckee. Upon first glance, they are straight forward representations of a well executed imperial stout. With a closer look, the varying colors of wax are not just playful aesthetics. Each color is unique to the type of barrel it was aged in: purple for Elijah Craig, black for Evan Williams, orange for High West, etc. One great stout, several whiskeys of varying characteristics, and the result is a line of impressive barrel aged stouts showcasing a plethora of flavors and unique experiences in each one.
By Aimee Chilson and Matteo Sargentini
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arrel aged stouts, in all their complex glory, and regal history are amazingly fun beers to drink on those cold rainy days when you’re stuck inside. We’re all familiar with the classic call and response holiday song “Baby It’s Cold Outside”. I imagine the song sounding something more like this:
Well maybe just a half a drink more (I’ve got this great barrel aged stout) Say, you really know how to pour (this beer will really make you shout) Wow, you’ve got such great taste (relax, don’t have so much haste) Maybe just a little bit more (let it warm up and see what’s in store) I guess I could stay (let your taste buds just play) Tomorrow I’ll pay (but baby it’s cold outside)
When a stout is introduced to a barrel, two favorable things happen. First, said beer begins to pick up flavors from the barrel. A fresh barrel will impart notes of oak. Wine barrels provide a pleasurable fruit component to sour beers. Whiskey, however, seems to be at the top of the list for accentuating the flavor profile of stouts. Everybody has surely enjoyed a glass of Jameson while they drink a Guinness and noted how the whiskey cuts through some of the acidity while complimenting the roasty, chocolaty notes in the beer. The marriage between whiskey and stout has been around for a very long time, but now, with the barrel aging process, we can move that marriage into the same bed and have all the fun that comes along with that. The second result is evaporation. As the stout sits in the barrel, water evaporates over time leaving a higher ABV and a thicker, more viscous beer with concentrated flavors. This combination leaves a beer with great depth, complexity, and complimentary flavors (Note: the layers of flavors imparted in these beers can best be fully experienced as they are allowed to warm up; so pour a big glass and take your time sipping it over the course of an hour or so to enjoy the evolution that each degree of temperature change facilitates).
It takes a beer with a rich and interesting history possessing depth and character worth waiting all year for to compel me to compose lyrics in its honor; barrel aged stouts are exactly that.
If you are looking to take a stout to a holiday party you might be wondering what foods can possibly stand up to such a bold beer. Sharp or nutty cheeses with a creamy finish and big stouts are a fantastic match. They make a manly addition to a steak dinner, and last but certainly not least, drink these beers with dessert. Anything nutty or chocolaty is a no brainer, but if you love juxtaposition like me, you’ll find a surprising and magical satisfaction when you pair these burly, rich beers with a light, citrus dessert such as a key lime tart or lemon meringue.
The history of imperial stouts ranges from murky in parts to controversial in others. After hours spent weeding through conflicting chicken versus egg accounts, this is what I can say about them. Imperial stouts were conceived in England in the late 1700’s at a brewery called Thrale’s (the original is still brewed today under the name Courage Imperial Russian Stout). These
It’s cold and rainy out, the holidays are here and we’re looking for a beer to cozy up with while we watch Netflix; a big, chewy, flavorful beer that embodies a hearty meal, dessert and a cup of coffee. These beers are strong, expensive and exciting and I can’t get enough. In short, ‘tis the season: imperial stout season.
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STOUT WHOPPIE PIE Recipe Recipe by Dan Preparation Scott/ Photo and Credit: Photo by Garland Anna Zervas Lamb
INGREDIENTS Cookies 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves 1 cup packed light brown sugar 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 (15-ounce) can pure pumpkin (not pie filling) 1 large egg 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Candied Pecans 2 tablespoons packed light brown sugar Pinch of salt 1/2 tablespoon water 1/2 cup pecans Filling 6 ounces cream cheese, softened 3/4 stick (6 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened Pinch of salt 1-1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar 2 tablespoons Stout bourbon
PREPARATION For cookies: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line 2 large baking sheets with parchment paper. Whisk together flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and spices. Whisk together sugar, oil, pumpkin, egg, and vanilla in a separate large bowl until well combined, then stir in flour mixture. Using a 1-ounce ice cream scoop, form batter onto a lined baking sheet to form 1 mound. Make 15 more mounds, arranging them 2 inches apart until baking sheet is full. Bake 15 to 20 minutes. For candied pecans: Line a small sheet pan with parchment paper. Stir together sugar, salt, and 1/2 tablespoon water in a small saucepan. Heat over moderate heat until sugar dissolves, then bring to a boil. Stir in pecans. Spread mixture on lined sheet pan and bake until coating is bubbling and golden brown, about 10 minutes. Cool and coarsely chop. For filling: Beat cream cheese, butter, and salt in a bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Add confectioners' sugar and bourbon and mix on low speed until smooth. Chill filling until firm enough to hold its shape when spread, 30 minutes to 1 hour. Assemble: Spread 1 heaping tablespoon of filling each on flat side of half the cooled cookie-cakes, then top with other half of cookie-cakes. If necessary, chill whoopie pies just long enough to firm up filling again, about 30 minutes. Gently press pecans onto filling around middle of each whoopie pie to help them adhere to filling.
SACRAMENTO COUNTY BREWERY
CRAFT BEER MENU (CONT)
American River Brewing 11151 Trade Center Drive Suite 104 Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 (916) 635-2537 www.americanriverbrewingcompany.com
Bella Bru Cafe - Natomas 4680 Natomas Blvd Sacramento, CA 95835 (916) 928-1770 www.bellabrucafe.com
Flaming Grill Cafe 2319 El Camino Ave Sacramento, CA 95821 (916) 359-0840 www.flaminggrillcafe.com
Tank House BBQ and Bar 1925 J Street Sacramento, CA 95811 (916) 431-7199 tankhousebbq.com
Device Brewing Co. 8166 14th Ave. Sacramento, CA 95826 devicebrewing.com
Blackbird Kitchen + Beer Gallery 1015 Ninth Street Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 498-9224 blackbird-kitchen.com/
Fox & Goose Public House 1001 R St Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 443-8825 www.foxandgoose.com
Ten22 1022 Second St Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 441-2211 www.ten22oldsac.com
Lockdown Brewery 11327 Trade Center Drive #350 Rancho Cordova, CA 95742 (916) 835-7416 www.facebook.com/lockdownbrewingco
Bonn Lair 3651 J Street Sacramento, CA 95816 (916) 455-7155 www.bonnlair.com
Hook & Ladder Manufacturing Co. 1630 S St Sacramento, CA 95811 (916) 442-4885 hookandladder916.com
University of Beer 1510 16th St, Ste 300 Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 996-4844 www.theUoB.com
Burgers and Brew 1409 R St Sacramento, CA 95811 (916) 442-0900 www.burgersbrew.com
Hot City Pizza 5642 J St Sacramento, CA 95819 (916) 731-8888 www.hotcity-pizza.com
Z Pizza Tap Room 7600 Greenhaven Drive Sacramento, CA 95831 916-424-4222 www.zpizza.com/greenhaven
Capitol Beer and Tap Room 2222 Fair Oaks Blvd Sacramento, CA 95825 916-922-1745 www.capitolbeer.com
Kilt Pub 4235 Arden Way Sacramento, CA 95864 (916) 487-4979 www.kilt-pub.com
Capital Dime 1801 L St #50 Sacramento, CA 95811 (916) 443-1010 www.capitaldime.com
Kupros Bistro 1217 21st Street Sacramento, CA 95816 (916) 440-0401 kuprosbistro.com
Capitol Garage 1500 K Street Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 444-3633 www.capitolgarage.com
LowBrau 1050 20th St Sacramento, CA 95811 (916) 706-2636 www.lowbrausacramento.com
Cordova Restaurant & Casino 2801 Prospect Park Drive Rancho Cordova, CA 95670 (916) 293-7470 cordovacasino.com
Magpie Cafe 1409 R Street, Ste. 102 Sacramento, CA 95811 (916) 452-7594 www.magpiecafe.com
Dad’s Kitchen 2968 Freeport Blvd Sacramento, CA 95818 (916) 447-3237 www.ilovedadskitchen.com
OneSpeed Pizza 4818 Folsom Blvd Sacramento, CA 95819 (916) 706-1748 www.onespeedpizza.com
Dad’s Kitchen - Fair Oaks 8928 Sunset Ave Fair Oaks, CA 95628 (916) 241-9365 www.ilovedadskitchen.com
Pangaea Cafe 2743 Franklin Blvd Sacramento, CA 95818 (916) 454-4942 www.pangaeatwobrews.com
De Vere's Irish Pub 1521 L St Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 231-9947 www.deverespub.com
Midtown BierGarten 2332 K St Sacramento, CA 95816 (916) 346-4572 beergardensacramento.com
Easy on I 1725 I St Sacramento, CA 95811 (916) 469-9574 www.facebook.com/easyoni
The Porch Restaurant and Bar 1815 K Street Sacramento, CA 95811 (916) 444-2423 www.theporchsacramento.com
Extreme Pizza 1140 Exposition Blvd, Ste 200 Sacramento, CA 95815 (916) 925-8859 www.extremepizza.com
Pour House 1910 Q St Sacramento, CA 95811 (916) 706-2465 www.pourhousesacramento.com
Fahrenheit 250 BBQ 7042 Folsom Blvd Sacramento, California (916) 476-4508 www.fahrenheitbbq.com
The Rind 1801 L Street, Suite 40 Sacramento, CA 95811 (916) 441-7463 www.therindsacramento.com
Federalist Public House & Beer Garden 2009 N St Sacramento, California www.federalistpublichouse.com
The Shack 5201 Folsom Blvd Sacramento, CA 95819 (916) 457-5997 www.eastsacshack.com
Firestone Public House 1132 16th St Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 446-0888 firestonepublichouse.com
Streets of London Pub 1804 J Street Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 498-1388 www.streetsoflondon.net
New Helvetia Brewing Co. 1730 Broadway Sacramento, CA 95818 (916) 469-9889 www.newhelvetiabrew.com Jackrabbit Brewing Co. 1315 Terminal St West Sacramento, California (209) 612-0259 jackrabbitbrewingcompany.com New Glory Brewing Co. 8251 Alpine Avenue Sacramento, California 95826 (916) 760-8306 www.oldglorybeers.com Track 7 Brewing Co. - Curtis Park 3747 West Pacific Ave Sacramento, CA 95820 (916) 520-4677 www.track7brewing.com Track 7 Brewing Co. - Natomas 826 Professor Ln Sacramento, CA 95834 (916) 520-4677 www.track7brewing.com Ruhustaller 630 K Street Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 447-1881 ruhstallerbeer.com
BREW PUB Hoppy Brewing Co. 6300 Folsom Blvd. Sacramento, CA 95819 (916) 451-6328 www.hoppy.com Oak Park Brewing Co 3514 Broadway, Sacramento CA 95817 (916) 660-2723 www.opbrewco.com River City Brewing Company 545 Downtown Plaza Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 447-2739 www.rivercitybrewing.net Rubicon Brewing Company 2004 Capitol Avenue Sacramento, CA 95811 (916) 448-7032 www.rubiconbrewing.com Twelve Rounds Brewing Co 866 57th St Sacramento, California (916) 500-1059 www.twelveroundsbrewing com
CRAFT BEER MENU Alley Katz 2019 O Street Sacramento, CA 95811 (916) 442-2682 www.facebook.com/alleykatzpubngrub
FOLSOM BJ's Brewhouse - Folsom 2730 East Bidwell Street Folsom, CA 95630 (916) 404-2000 www.bjsbrewhouse.com Cellar Wine Bar 727 Sutter Street Folsom, CA 95630 (916) 293-9332 www.thecellarwinebar.com The Fat Rabbit Public House 825 Decatur Street Folsom, CA 95630 (916) 985-3289 facebook.com/thefatrabbitpublichouse Lockdown Brewing Co-Tasting Room 718 Sutter St. Suite 200 Folsom, CA 95630 (916) 358-9645 www.facebook.com/lockdownbrewingco Manderes 1004 E. Bidwell Street, Suite 600 Folsom, CA 95630 (916) 986-9655 www.manderes.com Samuel Horne's Tavern 719 Sutter St Folsom, CA 95630 (916) 293-8207 www.samhornes.com Sudwerk Riverside 9900 Greenback Ln Folsom, CA 95630 (916) 989-9243 www.sudwerkriverside.com Whole Foods Market - Folsom 270 Palladio Pkwy Folsom, CA 95630 (916) 984-8500 www.wholefoodsmarket.com/stores/folsom
EIK GROVE Boulevard Bistro 8941 Elk Grove Blvd Elk Grove, CA 95624 (916) 685-2220 blvdbistro.com Old Town Pizza & Tap House 9677 Elk Grove Florin Rd Elk Grove, CA 95624 (916) 686-6655 www.facebook.com/oldtownpizzeria
CITRUS HEIGHTS Tenth Inning 7753 Mariposa Ave Citrus Heights, CA 95610 (916) 726-0751
YOLO COUNTY BREWERY
PLACER COUNTY (Cont)
EL DORADO COUNTY BREWERY
Berryessa Brewing Company 27260 Hwy 128 Winters, CA 95694 (408) 917 2295 www.berryessabrewing.com
Knee Deep Brewing Co. 13395 New Airport Rd., Ste. H Auburn, CA 95602 (530) 797-HOPS www.kneedeepbrewing.com
Cool Beerworks 5020 Ellinghouse Dr. Suite H Cool, California 95614 (530) 885-5866 www.coolbeerco.com
Bike Dog Brewing Co. 2534 Industrial Blvd #110 West Sacramento, CA 95691 (916) 432-3376 www.bikedogbrewing.com
Loomis Basin Brewing 3277 Swetzer Rd. Loomis, CA 95650 (916) 259-2739 www.loomisbasinbrewing.com Out of Bounds Brewing Co. 4480 Yankee Hill Rd #100 Rocklin, CA 95677 (916) 259-1511 outofboundsbrewing.com
Gold Hill Brewery 5660 Vineyard Lane Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 626-6522 www.goldhillvineyard.com/brewery.html
Yolo Brewing Co. 1520 Terminal St West Sacramento, CA 95691 (916) 379-7585 yolobrew.com
BREW PUB Black Dragon Brewery 175 West Main St Woodland, CA 95695 (530) 668-4677 www.blackdragonbrew.com Sudwerk Restaurant and Brewery 2001 Second Street Davis, CA 95616 (530) 758-8700 www.sudwerk.com
CRAFT BEER MENU DAVIS Burgers & Brew 403 3rd St Davis, CA 95616 (530) 750-3600 burgersbrew.com City Hall Tavern 226 F Street Davis, CA 95616 (530) 756-4556 www.sro-inc.com Davis Beer Shoppe, The 211 G St Davis, CA 95616 (530) 756-5212 www.facebook.com/thedavisbeershoppe Davis Graduate, The 805 Russell Blvd Davis, CA 95616 (530) 758-4723 www.davisgrad.com G Street Wunderbar 228 G St Davis, CA 95616 (530) 756-9227 www.gstreetwunderbar.com University of Beer 615 3rd St Davis, CA 95616 (530) 759-1990
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Roseville Brewing Company 501 Derek Place Roseville, CA 95678 (800) 978-3713 www.rosevillebrewingco.com
BREW PUB Auburn Alehouse 289 Washington Street Auburn, CA 95604 (530) 885-2537 www.auburnalehouse.com Lazy Daze Brewery at Mary’s Pizza Shack 711 Pleasant Grove Blvd., Ste. 160 Roseville, CA 95678 916-780-7600 www.facebook.com/MarysRoseville
The Monk’s Cellar 240 Vernon St Roseville, CA 95678 (916) 786-6665 monkscellar.com
CRAFT BEER MENU Auburn Thai Garden Restaurant 175 Palm Ave Auburn, CA 95603 (530) 887-8696 www.auburnthai.com Bar 101 101 Main Street Roseville, CA 95678 (916) 774-0505 www.bar101roseville.com Boneshaker Pub 2168 Sunset Blvd #104 Rocklin, CA 95765 (916) 259-2337 www.boneshakerpub.com Chef's Table, The 6843 Lonetree Blvd. Rocklin, CA 95765 (916) 771-5656 www.chefdavidstable.com Country Club Saloon 4007 Taylor Road Loomis, CA 95650 916.652.4007 www.countryclubsaloon.net
Broderick Roadhouse 319 6th Street West Sacramento, CA 95605 (916) 372-2436 www.broderick1893.com
Final Gravity Taproom and Bottleshop 9205 Sierra College Blvd, Ste 10 Roseville, CA 95661 (916) 782-1166 www.finalgravitybeer.com
Streets of London Pub 2200 Lake Washington Blvd, Ste 100 West Sacramento, CA 95691 (916) 376-9066 www.streetsoflondon.net
Little Belgium Deli and Beer Bar 780 Lincoln Way Auburn, CA 95603 (530) 820-3056
WINTERS Preserve Public House 200 Railroad Ave Winters, CA 95694 (530) 795-9963 www.preservedrinkery.com
PLACER COUNTY BREWERY GoatHouse Brewing Co 600 Wise Road Lincoln, CA 95648 916.740.9100 www.goathousebrewing.com
Owl Club 109 Church St, Roseville, CA 95678 (916) 782-5222 owlclubroseville.com Perfecto Lounge 973 Pleasant Grove Blvd #110 Roseville, CA 95678 (916) 783-2828 www.perfectolounge.com Pete’s Restaurant and Brewhouse 5540 Douglas Blvd Granite Bay, CA 9574 (916) 797-4992 petesrandb.com/locations/granite-bay World Pub 3021 Grass Valley Hwy Auburn, CA 95602 (530) 392-3603
Jack Russell Brewing Company 2380 Larsen Drive Camino, CA 95709 (530) 644-4722 www.jackrussellbrewing.com
NEVADA COUNTY BREWERY ol' Republic Brewery 124 Argall Way Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 264-7263 www.olrepublicbrewery.com
BREW PUB Three Forks Brewery and Bakery 211 Commercial St Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 470-8333 www.threeforksnc.com
CRAFT BEER MENU
Mraz Brewing Company 2222 Francisco Drive. Ste. 510 El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 (916) 601-6339 mrazbrewingcompany.com
151 Union Square 151 Mill Street Grass Valley, CA 95945 (530)205-9513 www.151unionsquare.com
Old Hangtown Beer Works 1117 Elm Avenue Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 919-5166
Cooper's Ale Works 235 Commercial St Nevada City, CA 95959 530-265-0116 Jernigan's Tap House & Grill 123 Argall Way Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-6999 jernigansgrill.com Lefty’s Grill 101 Broad Street Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-5838 www.leftysgrill.com
BREW PUB Placerville Brewing Company 155 Placerville Drive Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 295-9166
CRAFT BEER MENU 36 Handles 1010 White Rock Rd El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 (916) 941-3606 www.36handles.com Danette’s Brick Oven Pub 2875 Ray Lawyer Dr Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 622-7420
Matteo's Public 300 Commercial St Nevada City, CA 95959 (530) 265-0782 matteospublic.com
BUTTE COUNTY BREWERY
Hop House 364 Town Center Blvd. #128, El Dorado Hills, CA 95762 (916) 358-3977 hophouseedh.com
Butte Creek Brewing Company 945 W 2nd St Chico, CA 95928 (530) 894-7906 www.buttecreek.com
Independent, The 629 Main St Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 344-7527 www.independentplacerville.com
Feather River Brewing Company 14665 Forest Ridge Rd Magalia, CA 95954 (530) 873-0734 www.featherriverbrewing.com
Powell's Steamer Co 425 Main St Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 626-1091 www.powellssteamer.com Wine Smith, The 346 Main Street Placerville, CA 95667 (530) 622-0516 www.thewinesmith.com
SAN JOAQUIN COUNTY BREW PUB Lodi Beer Company 105 S. School Street Lodi, CA 95240 (209) 368-9931 www.lodibeercompany.com Valley Brewing Company 157 West Adams Street Stockton, CA 95204 (209) 464-2739 www.valleybrew.com
CRAFT BEER MENU Abbey Trappist Pub, The 2353 Pacific Ave Stockton, CA 95204 (209) 451-1780 abbeytrappistpub.com Woodbridge Uncorked 18911 N Lower Sacramento Rd, Woodbridge, CA 95258 (209) 365-7575 www.woodbridgeuncorked.com
SUTTER COUNTY BREW PUB Sutter Buttes Brewing 421 Center St. Yuba City, CA 95991 (530) 790-7999 www.sutterbuttesbrewing.com
BREW PUB Feather Falls Casino Brewing Company 3 Alverda Dr Oroville, CA 95966 (530) 533-3885 www.featherfallscasino.com Sierra Nevada Brewing Company 1075 E 20th St Chico, CA 95928 (916) 893-3520 www.sierranevada.com Western Pacific Brewing 2191 High St Oroville, CA 95965 (530) 534-9101 westernpacificbrewing.blogspot.com
CRAFT BEER MENU Burgers and Brew - Chico 201 Broadway, Ste 150 Chico, CA 95928 (530) 879-9100 burgersbrew.com The Graduate 344 W 8th St Chico, California 95928 (530) 343-2790 The Handle Bar 2070 E 20th St, #160 Chico, CA 95928 (530) 894-2337 www.facebook.com/handlebarchico University Bar 191 E 2nd Street Chico, United States (530) 898-0630 www.facebook.com/theubar Winchester Goose 800 Broadway Street Chico, CA 95928 (530) 715-0099 thewinchestergoose.com
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