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Summer/Fall 2018 INVALUABLE BAY AREA DRINKING GUIDE: Over 300 local breweries, cideries, distilleries, tap rooms, and more.

HAPPY TRAILS & COLD ALES Hiking Near Beer SEVEN STILLS Crowdfunding Their Expansion HAUNTINGLY CHILL Grown-Up Cocktails for Halloween MAKE YOUR OWN Spiced Rum

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What;s What 10 ON TAP

24 THE LAND OF BEER AND WHISKEY

16 THE NAME GAME

28 DAY TRIPPIN’ (part 2)

18 MEET THE MAKER

32 LOCAL SPIRITS

20 BOOZE REVIEWS

34 MEET THE DISTILLER

21 BOOZE & BANTER

36 BOOZE IT YOURSELF

22 THAT BREW YOU DO

36 BOOZE & BOOKS

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140 Brew Reviews, Booze Haikus, music pairings, and more Old Potrero Rye

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23 COOKING WITH BOOZE

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37 CRAFT BEVERAGE DIRECTORY 42 CRAFT DRINKING GUIDE

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Brewer’s Notes

SWIMMING IN A FISH BOWL

ccording to the CCBA (California Craft Beer Alliance), in 2015, there were close to 700 craft breweries operating in our great state of California. Today, there are over 900, and the number is growing almost daily. From an economic standpoint, this is great news — growth means new jobs, new capital investments, and new tax revenues on a city, state, and federal level (craft breweries contributed over $1.49 billion in taxes on said levels). As an avid craft beer drinker, I love the new flavors and choices popping up, new places to go, brewers to meet, and places to spend my drinking dollars. Where it’s going to start getting interesting is on the ground floor: Back in 2016, 91.4 percent of Californians lived within ten miles of a brewery. With more and more breweries and tap rooms opening up, that mileage is going to keep decreasing. An increasing number of goldfish are being placed into the same two-gallon bowl (I’m using the fish analogy because I am currently enjoying a red imperial ale brewed with Swedish candy fish. Oddly, it’s not the weirdest beer I’ve tasted, and it’s quite good). A whiff of change is in the air, along with the scent of hops and barley. The new guy on the block wants his breathing space too, and is working extra hard to be better at and out-draw his long-established neighbor: my dollar earned will be your dollar lost. What’s the end result? It’s said that competition breeds innovation. This holds true doubly so in the craft beer industry, especially here in Northern California. New methods, new flavors, new collaborations are constantly being offered, tweaked, and thought of, and it’s in this innovation that our community will flourish and grow. It has to.

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HAPPY TRAILS and COLD ALES TO YOU THERE ARE OVER 600 HIKING TRAILS IN THE BAY AREA. ONLY A FEW END WITH A COLD BREW.

he Bay Area is awash with hiking trails — walks that take you to majestic peaks, hidden caves, massive redwoods, secret waterfalls, wadeable creeks, peaceful monasteries, and cliffs overseeing turbulent coastlines. Our favorite ones, however, are the ones that end near a cold, locally-crafted beer. We took a look at some of the best trails in the Bay Area that end up near a location serving up local brews and booze. Some are within walking distance, some are a short drive nearby. Strap on your favorite growler, put on those trusty boots, and, swinging your knapsack on your back, give a hearty “valderi” and a “valdera” as you head out the door for some fresh air, and, some fresh locally-made beer. (Another option is for you to stop by one these locations before your hike, fill up ye ole growler, and then head out into the wilderness.) See our online edition for exact locations. Note that we include only general directions for these hikes — bring a detailed map when heading out, whether digital or on paper. (All address information located at end of article.)

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NORTH BAY TRAIL: Mt. Tam Hill Climb ALEHOUSE: Mill Valley Beer Works

This is not an easy hike — a 3.5 mile upward climb of nearly 1,200 feet. Starting off in downtown Mill Valley, follow Summit Avenue to Fern Canyon Road until you cross Vern Dunshee, where you take a right. Take a short trek and watch as the Temelpa trail begins right around a picnic bench there. Then, start climbing until you reach the top. After marveling at some majestic views of the Bay Area, head back down and reward your achievements over a cold one at Mill Valley Beer Works, which features a full menu and a wide variety of craft beers (Fort Point, North Coast, and The Lost Abbey), as well as some crisp, dry cider from Golden State. ALTERNATE STOP: Marin Brewing Company, located in Larkspur Landing, is a bit further down the road, but worth the drive. Drink down a Mt. Tam Pale Ale in honor of your recent adventure. or maybe a Stinson Beach peach instead? Pt. Reyes Porter calling your name? Perhaps a San Quentin’s Breakout Stout? A wide variety of brews, alongside a full menu (including a nice selection of children’s meals) makes it a not-to-miss stop.

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TRAIL: Mt. Diablo ALEHOUSE: Calicraft Brewing

Green Gulch ALEHOUSE: Pelican Inn

This combination trail — clocking in at close to 10 miles — starts you off at Muir Beach, taking you to the Pirates Cove Trail south, until you reach Tennessee Valley trail. Stay left on the Tennessee Valley trail until you reach Fox Trail. Hang a left and then turn right onto Coyote Ridge Trail and keeping left, walk onto Green Gulch, which will wind you back toward Pelican Inn. Reward yourself at the Pelican with one of their many locally-crafted beers and ciders available — at the time of print they had Lagunitas, North Coast, Bear Republic, and Ace Cider on tap and in bottles, as well as other California breweries. They also have a full menu consisting of traditional

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Want to see some waterfalls? In the East Bay? If yes, then the Mount Diablo Loop calls your name. The six-mile trek takes you from open plains to thick woods as you slowly climb up Mt. Diablo to a height of 1,335 feet. Best times to go are early spring or late winter, especially after heavy rains (or the rare snowfall that blankets the peak on colder winter days); the runoff creates several spectacular waterfalls for your viewing pleasure. The no-dogs-allowed hike starts at the Regency Gate in Clayton. Getting there is a bit of a haul, but worth it: drive down Ygnacio Valley until you hit Clayton Road, which turns into Marsh Creek Road, and then take a right until you hit Regency Drive. If you’ve ever been to a concert at Concord

Pavilion, you’re familiar with the general area. On your way back, take a right on Ygnacio onto Oak Grove, and take a left at the light. Drive slowly through the industrial park and you’ll spot Calicraft. Opened in 2012, this brewery has consistently produced remarkable beers, ranging from their Cali Coast Kölsch, to their Oaktown Brown Ale, to their unique Buzzerkely — a Sparkling Ale that, in their words, “blurs the line between beer and wine.” Their taproom features lots of seating (including an outdoor section), and they also offer snacks and food trucks (check out their schedule online) alongside live music. ALTERNATE STOP: Hidden in a side road in downtown Walnut Creek (take a left off Ygnacio at the Target store, a right after Target, then a left and a second left after the Honda dealership), in between a pizzeria and a sushi shop, ØL is more of a beer sanctuary than a mere bottle shop or taproom. Their on-tap selection (as of

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print) included Russian River, Mikkeller, Founders, Lost Abbey, Belching Beaver, and more. While enjoying your freshlypoured pint, take a gander over to the huge refrigerator adjacent to the bar, or amble over to their beer shop, where you will be welcomed by shelves of local, state-side, national, and international bottled and canned delights, all thoughtfully curated by the staff and ready for you to carry out.

ONLINE BONUS TRAIL: Lafayette Reservoir ALEHOUSE: Fourth Bore

Located off of Highway 24, the Lafayette reservoir is a little-known gem for hikers and nature-lovers. Encompassing a 925-acre bowl, the whole area is open for exploration: however, there are two recommended trails that both start at the main parking lot: the main trail is a 2.7-mile paved path that circles the lake and is a relatively easy stroll. The second one is the more demanding 4.5-mile Rim dirt trail that takes you up and down through the surrounding hills. The views are outstanding though, and well worth the scramble. Take a breather as you drive out to Orindaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s The Fourth Bore, an increasingly popular hang-out for local craft beer lovers. Featuring a rustic vibe with a spacious outdoor area, their beer selection is impressive. As of print there were offerings from E.J. Phair, BareBottle, Drakeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, Lagunitas, Oakland United, Seismic, Alameda Island, Fieldwork, Bayview, alongside other West-coast favorites like Modern Times, Allagash, and Ballast Point. A fine selection of burgers, tacos, sandwiches and other pub fare also await. VISIT BEFORE LEAVING: Diablo foods

Diablo Foods, located down the street from the entrance to the Reservoir, has been a proud supporter of local craft beverages for years, as well they should be. A family-owned store going on 50 years, they offer a rotating selection of many local breweries, cideries, and spirits. Stock up before heading out of town and support this local business in the process.

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SOUTH BAY TRAIL: Jean Lauer Trail/Pillar Point Bluff ALEHOUSE: Half Moon Bay Brewing Co.

While less than two miles in length, the Jean Lauer trail offers a lot to take in along the way: the bluff overlooks wetlands as well as coastal waters protected by the San Mateo County Fitzgerald Marine Reserves. Starting at the parking lot off of Airport Street, a dirt path takes you along the rugged coast, with ample views to take in the tides, as well as the occasional pelican, cormorant, gull, and hawk. If you are a surfer or a fan of the sport, you’ll recognize the famed Maverick’s Beach, home of the annual big wave surf competition. Clichés aside, for this trail, the fun is not only in the journey but in the destination, as your walk literally ends within a short stone’s throw from Half Moon Bay Brewing Company. While

their Calf-eine Coffee Milk Stout is a standout, their saison, kölsch, and amber ales won’t lead you astray either. Their menu includes seafood fare as well as meat, chicken, and other dishes that will sate your hunger. ALTERNATE STOP: Sacrilege Brewery & Kitchen, only a short 15-minute drive south from Jean Lauer Trail is well worth the side trip. Known for their irreverent creations, their draft list includes (at time of print) a cream ale, red ale, a Belgian IPA, and their current collaboration, Lost in the Fog, a blackberry rye vanilla milkshake created in conjunction with Hop Dogma and Half Moon Bay Brewing. They also offer selections from Discretion, Firestone, Barebottle, and others. A menu includes fish tacos, bar bites, and burgers.

ONLINE BONUS TRAIL: Alum Rock North Rim Trail to

Sierra Vista Point Loop (San José) ALEHOUSE: San José’s “Brewery Row”

Alum Rock, founded in 1872, is California’s oldest municipal park, and has been an integral part of the city of San José since it first opened. Originally known for its mineral springs (some of which are still in use, if you can find them), the park is better known today for its trail options, great scenery, choices of creeks to dip in, recreational areas, and a small animal rehab facility. A favorite hike is the somewhat challenging North Rim Trail, with its several switchbacks that reward you with wonderful views of Silicon Valley and beyond – take a good look and you might also spot the plethora of breweries that await you on your return. San José is home to several outstanding breweries: your best bet

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might be to drive out of the park on Santa Clara St., and take a left on 1st (which turns into Monterey). What awaits you is a Who’s Who of local breweries: Santa ClaraValley, Camino, Clandestine, Uproar, and other breweries like Hapas, Strike, and Hermitage a stone throw’s away. Even better, grab the Winter 2018 issue of ABV Magazine (find it online at www.abvmagazine.com), as it includes a pub-crawl guide to the many breweries, tap rooms, and bottle shops in the area.

SAN FRANCISCO/PENINSULA TRAIL: Sign Hill Park ALEHOUSE: Armstrong Brewing

If you’ve ever driven to or from, or flown in or out of San Francisco Airport, you’ve seen the letters “South San Francisco The Industrial City” on the hillside in all of their shimmering glory. What you might not know is that there are several hiking trails that take you up close to the letters, where you can also see the endangered Mission Blue butterfly, enjoy some bird-watching, or take in the … ummmm …. interesting? … view of the Brisbane skyline. Trails available from Diamond Ave., off of Hillside Blvd., and Ridgeview Ct. Less than a five minute drive from Sign Hill Park sits Armstrong Brewing

Company, welcoming you with one of their own brews (their Return of the Fog is a must-try), or one from Fort Point, Drakes, Harmonic, and Laughing Monk and other locals. There are also some hard cider selections available, and a variety of food choices ranging from chili to sliders, wings, and brisket to keep your stomach from growling. ALTERNATE STOP: Down the street from Armstrong, 47 Hills has been providing locals with high-quality craft beer for several years. Their Mosaic IPA is superb (when available), and their Farmhouse Ale is a treat. Hungry? Grab a brew while mowing down on their truffle and salted fries. ALTERNATE ALTERNATE STOP: Hotaling and Co. was, until January 2018, know as Anchor Distilling. Known for their fragrant Junipero brand of gin, visitors to the tasting room on Mariposa can take a tour that includes a mini-hike through their rooftop garden that features an edible garden of botanicals and other ingredients that happen to go great in gin cocktails.

ONLINE BONUS TRAIL: Barbary Coast Trail ALEHOUSE: Mikkeller

If you’ve ever walked downtown San Francisco, you may have seen several medallions embedded in the sidewalk with “Barbary Coast Trail” emblazoned on them. There are actually 170 of these medallions throughout the city, and following them will take you on an informative, picturesque, and historic walk through the City by the Bay. Beginning at the Old U.S. Mint building, the 3.8 mile walk will take you past such landmarks as the birthplace of the gold rush, the Pony Express headquarters site, a World War 2 submarine, a den used to “Shanghaii” unlucky sailors, a gold rush museum, and more. Stopping for a drink along the way is encouraged, and there are many options to choose from, most of which serve some form of local craft beverage. A stop at Mikkeller is a requirement for any craft beer-lover who finds themselves on the trail near their San Francisco store. Featuring over forty taps and a curated selection of bottles both local and international, stepping inside may lead you to postpone any further hiking plans for the day. — Story by Everard Strong

WHO & WHERE NORTH BAY

Pelican Inn 10 Pacific Way, Muir Beach (415) 383-6000 www.pelicaninn.com Mill Valley Beer Works 173 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley (415) 888-8218 www.millvalleybeerworks.com Marin Brewing Company 1809 Larkspur Landing Circle, Larkspur (415) 461-4677 www.marinbrewing.com

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The Fourth Bore 2 Theatre Square, #134, Orinda (925) 254-1183 www.thefourthbore.com Diablo Foods 3615 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette www.diablofoods.com Calicraft Brewing 2700 Mitchell Dr., Walnut Creek (925) 478-8103 • www.calicraft.com Øl Beercafe & Bottle Shop 1541 Giammona Dr.,, Walnut Creek (925) 210-1147 www.beer-shop.org

SOUTH BAY

Half Moon Bay Brewing Company 390 Capistrano Road, Half Moon Bay www.hmbbrewingco.com Sacrilege Brewery & Kitchen 730 Main St., Half Moon Bay (650) 276-7029 www.sacrilegebrewing.com

SAN FRANCISCO/ PENINSULA

Armstrong Brewing 415 Grand Ave., Ste 103, South San Francisco (650) 989-8447 • www.armstrongbrewing.com 47 Hills Brewing 137 South Linden Ave., South San Francisco 47hillsbrewingcompany.com Mikkeller Bar 34 Mason St., San Francisco www.mikkellerbar.com Hotaling & Company 1705 Mariposa, San Francisco (415) 863-8350 www.hotalingandco.com

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THE STORIES BEHIND THE NAMES BEHIND THE BEER

Clandestine Brewing

an José’s Clandestine Brewing is a group effort. The area’s first nano-brewery and taproom took a year off to relocate, opening last February to a sigh of relief from local craft beer lovers. With five brewer-owners, the company has the ability to experiment with various styles and methodologies, giving visitors and long-time friends an ever-revolving opportunity to try something new alongside a stalwart pour. With some mild prodding, they gave us the backstory on the names behind some of their brews.

BRACKALICIOUS (Blackberry Gose): Brackalicious is a collaboration between Clandestine Brewing and Shanty Shack (out of Santa Cruz). A Gose is brewed with salt — the name of this beer alludes to this by playing on “brackish” water. And, if we don’t say so ourselves, it is quite delicious!

PASSION CRIME (IPA): The start to this was having a delicious POG-based (Passion fruit, Orange and Guava) IPA in Chicago (the specific brewery having been forgotten) over Christmas. It was added to the “beer ideas” notebook and put on the shelf. Months later inspiration struck after seeing a news story of a “passion crime,” and Passion Crime IPA was born. The name fit our theme given the use of passion fruit and the idea that, in some circles, it could be considered a crime to add fruit to a beer. We decided to add blood orange to complement the hops we were going to use. We have definitely decided that it isn’t a crime to put fruit in an IPA!

HOPOTHETICAL (single malt, single hop): Our “hopothetical” series of beers are all SMaSH (single malt, single hop) beers. These beers have the same malt base and highlight a single hop. Often this is a yet-to-be-named hop or a hop that hasn’t been used by Clandestine and so represents an experiment. Along those lines, the name “hopothetical” is a pun on the word “hypothetical.”

SQUATCH HUNTER (Black IPA): The name was inspired one night while flipping through television channels and briefly landing on Animal Planet’s Finding Bigfoot. The cryptozoological angle of Squatch, short for sasquatch, seemed appropriate for one of our beer names. Like its namesake, Squatch is dark and elusive. The use of debittered malts and copious amounts of hops gives it a rich, complex, yet balanced profile. Whether you call it a Black IPA, Cascadian Dark Ale, or India Black Ale, you certainly won’t mistake it for a stout as you order your second.

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The Name Game

TOO MANY SECRETS (Oat Pale Ale): Many of our beers have names that relate to government security or covert operations. We are Clandestine Brewing, after all. This Oat Pale Ale references the 1992 classic movie Sneakers. The plot revolves around a device that is the ultimate code breaker. The company behind it, Setec Astronomy, is an anagram of Too Many Secrets. “So, it’s a code breaker.” “No. It’s the code breaker. No more secrets …” V (Vienna Lager): V is a Vienna Lager — a simple name for a beer with an interesting history. Vienna lagers all but disappeared from their European places of origin, being replaced by more popular lighter colored lagers (pilsners) or richer lagers (Märzen, Dunkel). However, the Vienna lager tradition lives on in Mexico to this day. WICKED BRICK (American Red Ale): Some names have origins going back to our days of being homebrewers; this beer is one of them. The impetus for the naming of this beer was AleSmith’s Evil Dead Red Ale that they make once CLANDESTINE BREWING a year around Halloween. We loved COMPANY the beer and wanted to make one 980 S. 1st St., Ste. B, San José along the same lines without it being www.clandestinebrewing.com an exact copy. The home brewed #clandestinebrewing version was originally named Wicked Wasted Brick, but we shortened the name later to fit on our tap list board. It remains a tasty American Red Ale that has developed over the years as we’ve added more hops flavor and aroma. Through it all, we’ve managed to keeps its evil ABV at 6.66 percent!

Gose is a style of beer that is top-fermented. It originated in Goslar, Germany.

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Redwood Coast Cider Jesse Ferarris (owner and cider maker), and Andrea Johnson (cider maker)

Jesse Ferarris, owner and cider maker, Redwood Coast Cider

ideries have proliferated around the Bay Area in the last decade, and few are taking this type of brewing to such extremes as the folks at Redwood Coast Cider. The firm’s core concoctions are all apple-based, but sudsy ferments of other sweet juices appear regularly on their rotating menu. The atmosphere is relaxed and authentic, the brews a natural addition to the Bay Area craft scene. ABV recently stopped by and chatted with owner Jesse Ferarris and cider maker Andrea Johnson on why Redwood Coast is cultivating such a strong following. WHAT QUESTIONS DO PEOPLE USUALLY HAVE ABOUT REDWOOD COAST CIDER, OR CIDER IN GENERAL? Jesse: There is a pretty big educational component that comes with the product — more so, I think, than the typical brewery or distillery needs to consider. Usually, people have questions that relate directly

to how they’re going to enjoy the cider, like if it has gluten. They also come in and want to know really basic stuff about cider, what it’s made from or how it’s made. I always try to answer them as best I can. People with questions often have the same questions. Andrea: Which is great! We want people to be interested and to come in, be interested, and, if they haven’t had cider before, be open to the experience. There are no stupid questions. We love talking about what we do and educating new customers. HOW DO PEOPLE REACT TO YOUR CIDER WHEN THEY TASTE IT FOR THE FIRST TIME? Jesse: Some of our best regulars are the guys that were dragged in here by their friends and did not want to be here. They came in pissed, thinking our cider was going to be super sugary. But then they try it, realize it’s pretty good, and come back for more.

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Andrea: People also think it’s going to be sugary sweet and have next to no alcohol. Anyone can see on our menu that our cider has more alcohol than most beers, hovering, usually, in the high six- and low sevenpercent range for ABV. HOW DID YOU START BREWING Jesse: We started as homebrewers. Didn’t know anything when we started. It’s been a huge learning curve for us, but just the most fun in the world. I met my business partner, Gabe Lucas, in junior high. We met Andrea through a mutual friend. Andrea: I was behind the bar, and really wanted to get into production. As for origins, Gabe and I were looking to get into brewing and found that, with cider, there was less equipment involved, lower costs. So, we gave it a shot. There was a lot of time where we were brewing and tasting in the garage. Then, the Recession hit, and things were slow. Nobody was giving me an opportunity, so Gabe and I made our own opportunity. The other thing was that, we like cider, and we weren’t finding a cider that was like what we wanted to drink. Everything on the market was super sweet, basically a wine cooler. It seemed like an opening in the market, and we went for it. WHAT’S THE CREATIVE PROCESS BEHIND YOUR CIDERS? Jesse: We try and do things that no one else is doing. For me, especially, I’ll get this idea for including some kind of fruit, or some kind of herb. I really want to break new ground, do what hasn’t been done. Andrea: We have twelve ciders available right now. Six of them are made from Andrea Johnson, Cider Maker, Redwood Coast Cider the same apple juice: however, all the difference in color, and flavor, all of that yeast and added some salt and coriander. Jesse wanted to up the is based on the strains of yeast used to ferment each type. From orange peel more than I did, but his suggestion turned out just there, we can add whatever we want, which offers a level of beautifully. Everyone at the bar loved it, and that style quickly freedom and creativity that keeps our brewing fun and surprising. became a regular on our menu. Our process to figure what to do with that freedom is, I’d say, Jesse: I’m a forager, so I like hunting mushrooms, and all that. So, really collaborative. I think of our Gose style. There was a stretch whenever I’m out walking, I’ll get to see whatever’s coming up and of time, about a month or so, where I was absolutely so pleased get ideas for what might be a good cider. We talked about a fennel every time I had a Gose style beer, and then I was like, “I wonder cider at one point, and Andrea brought up redwood tips, which how that tastes as cider.” One of our yeasts presented a little bit turned out really cool. tarter than the others, so I started Andrea: The redwood tips are a little bit tart, a little tannic. It didn’t REDWOOD COAST CIDER thinking that might be just the change the flavor profile much, but it added a nice, subtle complexity. 821 Cherry Ln, San Carlos right base for doing a Gose style You might not be able to pick out that taste and say redwood tips, www.redwoodcoastcider.com cider. So we had the tart from the but it was, regardless, beautiful to drink. #redwoodcoastcider www.abvmagazine.com

In colonial time, apples were called winter banana or melt-in-the-mouth.

Booze Reviews

THE 140 BREW REVIEW Capturing the essence of a brew in 140 characters or less. All reviews and photos by discopedro PHILADELPHIA EXPERIMENT HenHouse Brewing, Santa Rosa henhousebrewing.com Style: IPA (6% ABV) What a facefull of DANK. Dirty, resinous, hot plastic injection molding dank. F’ing wonderful in my mouth. noms noms noms Song Pairing: G. Love & Special Sauce, “Cold Beverage”

BIGGIE’S BLUEBERRY BRUNCH BONANZA

Song Pairing: STRFKR, “Biggie Smalls”

CAVIAR DREAMS Seven Stills Brewery & Distillery, San Francisco

fieldworkbrewing.com STYLE: Stout — Adjunct (6% ABV)

www.rusticales.com STYLE: Honey Saison, Farmhouse Ale (6.5% ABV)

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Heaps of tart, fat blueberries bobbing in a vat of sweet vanilla cream. Expectations exceeded. Jaw. On. Floor.

MORNING TIME Fieldwork Brewing, Berkeley

(4.25 out of 5 cows)

100%

www.alvaradostreetbrewery.com Style: Kettle sour (7% ABV)

(4.5 out of 5 cows)

Song Pairing: Blackbird Blackbird, “Tear”

with

Alvarado Street Brewery Monterey

(4.25 out of 5 cows)

Rich, oaty-creamy, and sublimely viscous. Balanced notes of espresso and roast are complimented by subtle sweet vanilla. I swear there’s maple in here...

Now

Collab w/ the OG brewer of the Brut IPA. Bright and extradry w/ notes of green grapes and honeydew w/ a faint lupulin bite on the finish. Song Pairing: Amylie, “La fete”

(3.75 out of 5 cows)

San Francisco has seven “hills”: Telegraph, Nob, Russian, Rincon, Twin Peaks, Mount Sutro, and Lone Mountain.

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Booze & Banter

SIMCOE MEAD Mead Kitchen, Berkeley www.themeadkitchen.com STYLE: Mead with simcoe hops added (9% ABV) Berkeley’s Mead Kitchen is always doing some innovative stuff with their mead, from aging in wine barrels, to adding ginger, to throwing in a bunch of hops to their vats, as with this simcoe-embued brew. The result is a crisp, dry mead with a touch of honeyed sweetness alongside some citrus and tropical notes. Beautiful on a hot day. — Jake Speed Song Pairing: “Sugar and Honey,” Roy Orbison (3.5 out of 5 cows)

WHAT ARE YOU DRINKING?

SUGAREE MAPLE PECAN PIE Highwater Brewing, San José www.highwaterbrewing.com STYLE: Specialty Ale (9.8% ABV // 28 IBU) Everything about this specialty beer, from the dark brown pour to its burnt caramel nose, semi-sweet pecan chew, and the maplecoated bourbon wash, brings back Grandmama’s famous pecan pie. Aged on bourbon barrel oak chips and brewed with real Vermont maple sugar — it’s not as sweet as you might expect, but reveals a nice nutty edge. (For a special treat, top off your glass with some homemade bourbon whipped cream ... that’s a whole different level of enjoyment, right there.) — Jake Speed

LOCATION: Murphy’s Pub, San Francisco 217 Kearny St., San Francisco www.murphyspubsf.net NAME: Eddie W. WHAT ARE WE DRINKING TONIGHT? Old Potrero Rye, on the rocks. It was a good decision! [Ed. note: Old Potrero is made by Hotaling (once known as Anchor Distilling). It’s an 18th Century-style single malt rye.]

Song Pairing: “Pecan Pie,” by Satanic Surfers (4 out of 5 cows; 4.5 out of 5 with the bourbon whipped cream)

BOOZE HAIKUS By Peter Roehm

WHY IS THAT? A friend suggested it. They usually like really harsh whiskeys, but I decided to take a chance on it, and was surprised that OP was so smooth. I can feel it putting hair on my chest, but it’s not like licking a rock. I can picture drinking it straight or in a cocktail, and that kind of versatility is great. WHAT’S YOUR USUAL? I’m a sucker for a saison, but I’ll try anything once. Life’s short, you gotta try all the things.

BEAUTIFICATION, Batch 9

LIL’ PUFF (5.5% ABV )

(6% ABV)

Moksa Brewing Company, Rocklin STYLE: Pale Ale – East Coast Hazy Hazy and fluffy, Crushibility factor Ranks somewhere ‘round 10

Russian River Brewing, Santa Rosa STYLE: American Wild Ale Earthen lemon and Horseblanket funk, fermented Spontaneously.

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WHAT BROUGHT YOU TO MURPHY’S? I was at the gym with a friend, the one who suggested Old Potrero, and it just seemed like a great night to walk to the bar and see where the night goes. Murphy’s is a neighborhood stalwart, always chill, meet new friends, relax. It’s one of the best places in the FiDi for a relaxed weeknight, night cap scenario.

Mead is thought to be the oldest naturally-fermenting alcoholic beverage enjoyed by humans.

That Brew You Do

Blue Oak Brewing’s Rye Vienna Lager Alex Porter, Owner/Brewmaster

Photo courtesy Blue Oak Brewing

lue Oak Brewing is micro-brewing at its peak: the entire operation is located in 400 square-feet of space in San Carlos. Owner, brewer, and barkeep Alex Porter leverages his two-decades of experience as a chemical engineer for Bay Area biotech firms to facilitate fermentation with a scientist’s precision, while maintaining the innovation and ingenuity of an artisan. Porter’s mantra is simple: make good beer. Most recipes are one-off experiments that Porter tweaks, refines, and re-brews based on a combination of how he likes it, and customer feedback. The Blue Oak model of democratic fermentation has resulted in a taproom that leans heavily on well-executed classics. There’s always some incarnation of an IPA on hand, typically accompanied by a coterie of Belgians, stouts, and even some sours. Their Rye Vienna Lager provides a great introduction to Porter’s methods. WHAT WAS YOUR INSPIRATION FOR THE RYE VIENNA LAGER?

That started off as a one-off recipe, but I’m making it again because it was just so good. When we had it on tap, it was screaming off the line, everyone was drinking it so fast. For me, brewing isn’t really about any one style, it’s about constantly refining our methods, on everything we make, to a threshold where people think that our beer is just killer. That’s the best feeling, seeing people in our tap room having a good time. HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHAT TO BREW NEXT?

I really enjoy the creative process, but, as time goes by, I get critical of everything I make because all I see are the ways that something could be better. I’ll try one of my beers and be like, “It needs this, it needs that.” It’s all just experimentation, and finding out what works and doesn’t work. You know, I like when a beer turns out great. WHAT DRIVES YOU AS A BREWER?

Getting great feedback from our fans, like, “Hey, you did a good job, man.” I also really value when they’re honest about what they don’t like. If it sucks, tell me it sucks, because then the next batch can be that much better. There’s all kinds of creative takes that a brewer can use in approaching any particular style. For me, it’s all about whether people enjoying my beer give me compliment: they want it again. — By Clayton Schuster

BLUE OAK BREWING 821 Cherry Lane, San Carlos www.blueoakbrewing.com #blueoakbrewingcompany

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Alex Porter, owner Blue Oak Brewing

TheThe blue word oak tree “robot” is found is ofonly Slavic in California, root, fromand theisword also known “rabota” as mountain which means or iron“forced oak. labor.”

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Cookin’ W/Booze

COOKING with BEER Photo courtesy Old Kan

ONE MORE REASON TO KEEP COLD ONES ON HAND IN THE FRIDGE WARMER DAYS herald the season of crisp, cold beers—and that means for cooking too. But latesummer cooking with beer means more than simply beer-can chicken, especially if you examine the profile of the beer you want to cook with. So, before you start planning your menu, have a beer. At Oakland’s Old Kan brewery (www.old-kan. com), chef Raiden Brenner breaks down a beer into basic characteristics: how malty, hoppy, and fizzy the brew is. Easy to overlook, the carbonation of a beer is an important trait, since it contributes tartness from the dissolved carbon dioxide in the form of carbonic acid. All of those traits help Brenner decide what type of dishes will benefit most from that particular beer. “Beers with more malt character lend themselves to soups, braises, brines, and marinades,” says Brenner. “Hops, you gotta be careful with. The bitterness will only increase with reduction so steer away from braises and stews. Instead, lean into sweet for balance. Like a dry-hopped honey mustard.” For this time of year, chef Brenner is all about the Àokèlán (the English trans-literation of the Chinese word for “Oakland”), an Asian-style rice lager made by Old Kan with local California malts and rice, very lightly hopped, and designed to be crisp and refreshing. Brenner utilizes the high carbonation and clean flavor of the Àokèlán for his fried pickle batter, since the “bubbles keep the structure of the fry batter light, and the acidity helps balance out the fat flavor of deep frying.” — By Lou Bustamante Chef Raiden Brenner, Old Kan Brewery

AOKELAN FRIED PICKLES Ingredients:

Malted Mayo

1 lb. pickled cucumbers, sliced into 1/4” coins 1-½ C all-purpose flour 1 tsp baking soda 4 Tbs cornstarch 1-¾ C Aokelan beer (or similar style) Fresh herbs, chopped Malted mayo* (see separate recipe)

2 oz. malt vinegar 1 lb. fresh malted barley, whole 1 qt. canola oil 1 whole egg Salt to taste

Slice the cucumber pickles into 1/4” coins (coin cuts give a superior crispy batter to hot pickle ratio). Make the batter by whisking together the flour, baking soda, cornstarch, and beer. Dip in the pickles in the batter and fry at 375 °F, until crispy on the outside. Toss with a little salt and fresh herbs and serve with malted mayo.

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In a pot over medium heat, cook the malt and oil until the grains become aromatic. Remove the mixture from the heat, cover, and store at room temperature for 48 hours. Strain the oil and discard the grains. In a blender, add the egg and malt vinegar, and blend until frothy. In a slow, steady stream, add all of the reserved oil to the blender. If the mayo becomes too thick, add a little water to loosen up the mixture. Season with salt to taste.

November 14 is national pickle day.

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Movers & Shakers

Seven has the highest probability of occurring as an addition when rolling dice.

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Movers & Shakers

The Land of Beer and Whiskey CREATIVE EXPANSION FOR SAN FRANCISCO’S SEVEN STILLS Text and Photos by Ken Weaver

even Stills Brewery and Distillery in San Francisco has been growing in massive leaps since its initial launch by Tim Obert and Clinton Potter back in 2013. As part of its latest round of fundraising—to open a new flagship facility in San Francisco’s Mission Bay neighborhood—the brewery decided to get creative, including an “Initial Can Offering” release and promotion: As part of a million-dollar fundraising effort through investing platform Wefunder. com, Seven Stills offered at least two free shares on every can of a 300-case hazy IPA release called ICO (with some limitations). Obert explained that their concept came from combining a similar promotion Boston Beer Company had conducted decades earlier, plus the “initial coin offerings” of modern-day cryptocurrencies. “I thought the idea was just incredible,” Obert said of Boston Beer’s campaign, which advertised their IPO on their bottles. “I wanted to merge the ideas between that and the whole ICO craze.” We’ll get to more details on the planned Mission Bay location further on; the fundraising from the Wefunder

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and Initial Can Offering component isn’t essential for the new location’s opening, Obert noted, but presented an opportunity to closely engage their main supporters as they move forward. (In the context of other breweries, Obert mentioned that Kickstarter was way easier.) “[This] was more of a way to get our fans and our customers involved.” Seven Stills has only recently begun hitting the beer radars of many folks, as they just began canning brews in October of last year. They already have three locations inside of San Francisco—the current flagship Seven Stills Brewery and Distillery in the southeast corner of the city, the Seven Stills and Hard Frescoes Taproom in the Outer Sunset, and Seven Stills on Nob Hill (at the Stanford Court Hotel)—with the fourth location aiming to be open by the end of 2018. Obert and Potter officially started the company in August 2013, doing a run of vodka at Stillwater Spirits in Petaluma and hand-bottling it in a storage unit. The two spent the next six months selling their vodka into bars, liquor stores, and restaurants throughout the city. “If somebody said they wanted something,” Obert said,

“we would go back to the car and then we would get whatever they ordered, and bring it back like five minutes later.” With enough costs recouped from vodka sales, they moved on to the primary focus: making whiskey from craft beer. They contracted 300 gallons of chocolate oatmeal stout from Mill Valley Beerworks, found inexpensive 53-gallon olive drums to store said beer, then trucked those newly filled drums up to Stillwater Spirits for distillation. They were left with six five-gallon barrels of their newly made Chocasmoke, which they bottled and sold to their vodka accounts, recouping enough to make even more whiskey. Rinse and repeat for a few years. Seven Stills’ own Brewery and Distillery opened for business in August 2016, allowing them to bring their brewing and distilling efforts under one roof. After hiring on their first employee in November of 2015, the company has since grown to around thirty-eight employees—and thirty more are expected for the planned 100 Hooper location in Mission Bay. Beer sales have taken off, too, with original estimates of 800 barrels this year being readjusted up to 5,000-ish barrels.

There are seven basic musical notes: “do,” “re,” “me,” “fa,” “so,” “la,” and “te” (thank you Julie Andrews!)

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Movers & Shakers

Seven Stills’ beer is available in only eighty self-distributed accounts around the Bay Area. Their Eight Pounds, a hazy IPA made with a particularly large amount of hops per barrel, remains the bestseller on the beer side, while their Chocasmoke whiskey has become a clear focus on the spirits front. A core part of the company’s production cycle are four collaborations that Seven Stills schedules each year, in which they’ll brew a collaboration beer that they will then distill into a whiskey. They then rebrew a fresh batch of the same beer, releasing the whiskey and a four-pack of fresh beer at once. “You can try this apricot IPA,” Obert explained, “and you can try this whiskey, made from the

California grows about 95 percent of apricots in the United States.

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exact same apricot IPA, side by side.” Moving forward on the spirits side, Seven Stills will be moving to 750mL bottles (from their 375mL format), and upgrading to 53-gallon barrels. “We moved all of our production to 53-gallon barrels from the five-gallon barrels and are doing a longer age statement, which I think is going to have a phenomenal impact on the quality of the whiskey.” For the time being, the Brewery and Distillery location remains the key Seven Stills experience: SEVEN STILLS showcasing BEWERY & DISTILLERY www.sevenstillsofsf.com a dozen#sevenstills plus beers, draft cocktails with their own California Courage vodka, plus a variety of whiskey flights—in a space directly beside where those products get created. The Outer Sunset taproom with Hard Frescos is a showcase of Seven Stills beer, along with hard frescoes and casual Mexican fare. Their Nob Hill hotel bar is able to do full-on Seven Stills cocktails as well as, say, offer three cuts of steak paired to three types of Seven Stills whiskey. When the 100 Hooper location opens, potentially later this year, it will become the focus of the Seven Stills system. Twothirds of the space will be allocated to production, with a glass demising wall allowing a view of their two huge stills from most parts of the building. Their current 300-gallon still will be moved to their new location (along with the distilling license), and a 750-gallon still will be added. The remaining 6,000 square feet will be dedicated to the retail side of things. Immersive merch section and tasting area. A giant barrel room. sixty-seat bar, plus full-service restaurant. Secret lounge upstairs. Whiskey-aging rickhouse next door. They’re aiming to begin construction in September, some retail operations in November. I asked what would become of their current flagship, where we were currently seated beside shelves of whiskey and vodka. Obert laughed, but probably isn’t joking. “IPA Factory.” ABV

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Nob Hill was named after the rich railroad tycoon “nobs,” who built their mansions in the area.

Day Trippin’

Crawlin’ the Coast The Return Trip: Pub crawling along the water’s edge, from Monterey up to Half Moon Bay 28

The city of Monterey was once the state of California’s first Capital.

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Day Trippin’

ast issue, you made the trip down south, tasting many good brews along the way before bedding down for the night in Monterey. After a night of rest, it’s time to head back. The road could certainly be traveled northward non-stop, homeward bound. But, why end things so soon? Pat your face with some cold seawater, because it’s time to continue on the same mission that brought you here in the first place, only this time you’re pointing north. Read on then, road warrior, for ideas on how to retrace your steps from Monterey back up to Half Moon Bay. >>

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As of 2017, California is home to more breweries than any other state in the Union.

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Day Trippin’

Dan Satterthwaite, founder New Bohemian Brewing

10:30 AM First on the itinerary is finding some grub. As with any tourist haven, there are plenty of spots to procure brunch. Pacific Grove’s Crema (for fried chicken and waffles) and Red House Café (for smoked salmon on a potato pancake) are good choices. A lot of these places, however, don’t offer a lot in the way of craft beer or liquor, so let’s fix that. If you didn’t make it to Alvarado Street Brewing yesterday, now’s the time. Pair their milk stout with their solid take on a loco moco. If people watching and ocean viewing sound more fun, then head over to Schooners on Cannery Row and get their $25 mega-Bloody Mary; they also have a huge selection of local and

standard liquors. However, if your mood is local craft beer and you’re not feeling Alvarado Street, check out Peter B’s Brewpub in the Portola Hotel by Fisherman’s Wharf. Their lighter beers are the stand-outs here, which pair well with the French fries and fried pickles. The cheese curds are also legit. 12:30 PM Heading north, pop in to see what’s on tap at Post No Bills in Sand City. This craft beer oasis offers sixteen brews on tap and an impressive array of bottles in the coolers behind the bar. This is a great spot to unwind, parse through the highlights and lowlights of your previous evening, and mingle with locals

The name “Sara” originates from Hebrew and means “lady, princess, noblewoman.”

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Day Trippin’

before heading back to reality. If you didn’t wake up in time to get brunch, then make a pit stop in Seaside and grab some food to bring into Post No Bills. The whole chicken meal from El Pollo Rey on Broadway offers the best bang for your buck, easily feeding four people for twenty bucks. 2:00 PM Leaving Monterey and heading up Highway One on the weekends is always a pain. Break the drive up into manageable (and sane) chunks by making another pit-stop in Watsonville to try the town’s other major brewery, Corralitos Brewing Company. About 45-minutes north of Sand City, the spot offers a relaxed, road-trip vibe you’ll want to revisit on every future vacay you take south of San José. A no-frills joint with friendly barkeeps that love to talk about their product, they’ve got a rotating selection, so get a sampler and dive in to whatever seems right, or whatever people around the tasting room suggest. 3:30 PM There is no shortage of amazing craft breweries in Santa Cruz. Your first stop after Corralitos, however, should be to one of the best: Sante Adairius Rustic Ales (their main brewery is in Capitola — if you can’t make the hike, they have a satellite spot in Santa Cruz proper). Sante Adairius is nothing short of a local legend, a feat in the crowded Santa Cruz beer scene. They produce farmhouse ales, saisons, and sours that are so good you’ll have a hard time leaving with your credit limits intact. If the Adjunct Brackish or Brackish are available (bottles only), then get however many you can carry. Each are a dark farmhouse ale, with the Adjunct offering a sweeter, chocolately kind of backbone and the Brackish providing a briny wallop that will makes you wonder, “What if a dirty martini was an elegant ale?” Their Fruit Punch, when available, is worth moving to Santa Cruz for.

NuBo is fairly new, but already notable for both the quality of beers available, and their aspirations for the future — a cosmic plan to offer something for everyone, with a particular focus on balanced lagers. Everything is worth a try, but the hefeweizen offers a nice palate cleanser after the full-bore flavor explosions from Sante Adairius. 6:00 PM As you get ready to head out of town, you owe yourself an appearance at Humble Sea Brewery. These folks have a bevy of varied brews that strictly and wittily adhere to a seafaring theme. They’ve been around closing in on a full decade, and this breadth of experience unfurls amongst their multitude of sudsy provisions. These include the Tiki Décor, a lactose IPA infused with vanilla and a rotating selection of fruit. The Le Farmers Tan is a Harvest Saisaon that uses Pilsner and wheat malts in concert with local hops grown in the Santa Cruz Mountains for a draught that’s tart and bitter and brisk and light. It’s a revelation. They also have a top-rate barrel program, so think of this as a place to come back to and explore over and over and over again. 7:45 PM One more worthwhile stop before heading home: Back in Half Moon Bay, make Sacrilege Brewery plus Kitchen your final destination. There’s a solid rotation of beers from both Sacrilege and a sweet selection of guest brewers, like Magnolia, Modern Times, South City Ciderworks, and elsewhere. Get there (safely) before the kitchen closes, and grab their burger served on an English muffin for a perfect ending to your two-day coastal crawl. — By Clayton Schuster

4:45 PM It would be advised to follow-up Sante Adairius with something more balanced, and no brewery does balanced better than New Bohemia Brewing Company, also in Santa Cruz.

WHO & WHERE Crema 481 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove (831) 324-0347 www.cremapg.com Red House Café 662 Lighthouse Ave, Pacific Grove (831) 643-1060 www.redhousecafe.com Schooners 400 Cannery Row, Monterey (831) 372-2628 www.schoonersmonterey.com www.abvmagazine.com

Peter B’s Brewpub 2 Portola Plaza, Monterey (831) 649-2699 www.portolahotel.com Post No Bills 600 Ortiz Ave, Sand City (415) 383-6000 postnobills.net El Pollo Rey 1188 Broadway Ave, Seaside (831) 717-4744

Corralitos Brewing Company 2536 Freedom Blvd, Watsonville (831) 728-2311 www.corralitosbrewingco.com Sante Adarius Rustic Ales 103 Kennedy Dr, Capitola (831) 462-1227 www.rusticales.com

Humble Sea Brewery 820 Swift St, Santa Cruz (831) 431-6189 www.humblesea.com Sacrilege Brewery + Kitchen 730 Main St, Half Moon Bay (650) 276-7029 sacrilegebrewing.com

New Bohemia Brewing 1030 41st Ave, Santa Cruz (831) 350-0253 www.nubobrew.com

Eddie Brickel and the New Bohemians had a hit in 1988 with their single “What I Am.”

Local Spirits

Hauntingly Chill Cocktails THESE EASY-TO-MAKE, HALLOWEEN-THEMED COCKTAILS ARE THE PERFECT WAY TO PUT UP YOUR FEET AND RELAX AFTER SCHLEPPING THE YOUNG UN’S AROUND THE NEIGHBORHOOD, OR FOR HOSTING YOUR OWN LITTLE HOLIDAY SOIREE. (Bonus points: both recipes use locally-distilled spirits!)

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Recipes and photos by Bex Wyant, exlcusively for ABV magazine

Devil in Disguise

Absinthe has quite the vocal chords when it comes to cocktails — and when it sings, it has a twist of intrigue and danger. Therefore, It only seems right to toy with this daring liquid on a day like Halloween. This concoction of sloe gin, absinthe, lime, and bubbles has a sweetness and animation to it that captures the liveliness of a Halloween treat. But, everything is not as it appears: while the anise flavor draws you in, this spooky drink has a few surprising tricks waiting up it’s sleeve. 2 oz. Spirit Works Sloe Gin 0.25 oz. Absinthe 0.5 oz. Lime Juice Club Soda (to fill) Add all ingredients (excluding the club soda) into a mixing glass and shake vigorously with ice. Strain into a chilled coupe glass and top with club soda. Garnish with star anise. SONG TO PAIR WITH: “Jive Talkin’,” by the Bee Gees

In 1963, Elvis Presley’s “(You’re the) Devil in Disguise” single peaked at #3 on Billboard’s Singles Charts.

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Graveyard Shift

Whether you’re on trick-or-treat duty or get to play dress-up, this cocktail is a spirited delight. With a mix of coffee liqueur, bourbon, and honey, the Graveyard Shift will keep you grounded, while also jazzed for any adventures as the night unfolds. Be careful of it’s delicious creaminess, however. Too much easy sipping may turn on you once the full moon hits. 1.5 oz. St. George Coffee Liqueur 0.75 oz. Napa Valley Bourbon 1.25 oz. Cream 0.25 oz. Bay Area Bee Co. Add all ingredients into a mixing glass and shake vigorously with ice. Double-strain over a large fresh ice cube in a rocks glass. Garnish with orange zest and grated coffee beans. SONG TO PAIR WITH: “Run Through the Jungle,” by Creedence Clearwater Revival

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The graveyard shift usually runs from midnight until 8:00 am.

Photos provided by Mitchell Colbert

Meet The Distiller

ABSINTHIA’S BOTTLED SPIRITS

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34 “Absinthe,” comes from the Latin word “absinthium,” which comes from the Greek word for Wormwood, “apsínthion.” Summer/Fall 2018

Language Lessons

Absinthia’s Bottled Spirits J. Absinthia Vermut, owner J. ABSINTHIA VERMUT has been making absinthe in the Bay Area since 1997, a year after she first tried it at an event being hosted by the San Francisco Cacophony Society. This was during the days of absinthe prohibition, “and no one really knew how to make it right,” she said. That first taste sparked a lifelong love of the Green Fairy. Back then her “first absinthe was a wormwood tincture with green coloring added,” she admits. Today, however, Absinthia’s Absinthe an award-winning, organically certified, absinthe blanche. One decade after she first began making absinthe, the Federal Tax and Trade Bureau clarified their rules over how much thujone (the essence that comes from wormwood) absinthe could contain. Without any law being passed, absinthe was now legal to be manufactured again in America. When she heard the news, Absinthia decided to make a 100-percent organic absinthe. “My absinthe is made from neutral grape spirits, distilled from biodynamic, organic certified grapes, grown in California. The herbs are organically grown in Oregon.” Aside from using high-quality, organic ingredients, “One thing that truly sets us apart from the other absinthes on the market is that we use fresh wormwood, not dried,” she says. “This prevents it from taking on the bitter notes found in many other absinthes.” In 2018, Absinthia won two awards, the San Francisco World Spirits Competition’s Gold Medal and the New York International Spirits Competition’s Gold Medal. “In twenty years, I have gone from an absinthe bootlegger to the owner of an award-winning organic absinthe company,” Absinthia says proudly. Absinthia’s favorite way to drink absinthe? “Place an ice cube in a cup, pour room temperature absinthe over it, then swirl it around until it forms a milky-white louche.” Having made absinthe for two decades, she is well-aware that many people don’t like it straight. She caters to this crowd by curating recipes on her website, and now has over 100 recipes available, including one for the time-honored Sazerac (recipe below). — Mitchell Colbert

ABSINTHIA’S SAZERAC 2 oz rye whiskey 1 sugar cube 2 dashes Peychaud’s bitters Dash Absinthia Absinthe Superieure Lemon twist for garnish • Fill an old-fashioned glass with ice and dash Absinthe over the top. • In a separate mixing glass, muddle the sugar cube and Peychaud bitters together until the sugar is dissolved. Add a drop of water if needed. • Add the rye whiskey and ice to the bitters mixture and stir until cold. • Spin the glass to coat with absinthe and discard the ice. • Strain the whiskey mixture from the mixing glass into the old fashioned glass. • Express the oils from the lemon twist over the glass, and wipe the rim of the glass with the peel-side. You may discard the lemon peel if you wish, or add it to the glass as garnish

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The Language of Beer

elow is just a sampling of simple drinking toasts from around the world. Some are impossible to find in language dictionaries as they are colloquial phrases, slang, or in dialect. I apologize in advance for spelling mistakes: I’m no linguist. Meanings have been included when I could find them. Fill in the blanks if you can. Some are just a general “Cheers!” If you were making a bet on possible translation, you wouldn’t lose money by suggesting that every one of these toasts is wishing the recipient continued health and general well-being.

GRAB YOUR GLASS OR MUG, AND LET’S BEGIN THE LANGUAGE LESSONS za vashe zdorovye (Russian) slainte duine a ol (Irish) “to your health” genatzt (Armenian) a sua saude (Portuguese) “good health” a votre sante (French) “to your health” banzai (Japanese) “long life,” or kanpai (also Japanese) “dry glass!” bud mo (Ukranian) cin cin (“chin chin”) (Italian) “cheers,” or alla salute (also Italian), “in good health” proost (Dutch) “cheers” vivat (Polish) “revival, survival” tervist (Estonian) general greeting skoal (Danish) “cheers” “Here’s looking at you” (“kid” optional) (American/Bogart) kia ora (Maori) all purpose greeting egeszsegedre (Hungarian) “to your health” Iechyd da (Welsh) “good health” I sveikas (Lithuanian) “your health” kippis (Finnish) “cheers” le’chaim (Jewish) “to life” na zdravi (Czech) “to your health” noroc (Romanian) prosit (German) “here’s to you” wen lie (Chinese) salud (Spanish) bahkt tu kel (Romany/Gypsy) “good luck and health be on you” And here it is folks: oogy wawa (Zulu) (“wawa” means “fell,” oogy wasn’t listed Did we miss any? Send your favorite toast or cheers to editor@abvmagazine.com

Ernest Hemingway lovingly wrote about absinthe in For Whom the Bell Tolls.

Booze It Yourself

SPICED RUM WHILE EVERY LIQUOR STORE IN THE WORLD has some variety of spiced rum on hand, there are plenty of reasons to do it yourself. One of the best reaons being it nearly impossible to find organic alcohol in the store, and if you can, it usually is ridiculously expensive. If you are looking at making your own rum (or other spirits) you can buy bulk 190 proof spirits from Oregon’s Organic Alcohol Company, and use that to make organic boozes and bitters. Secondly, you can fine-tune the flavors to whatever suits your tastes, which is really the beauty in spicing your own rum.

SPICED RUM RECIPE 1 1-½ 2 1 stick 7 7 7 3 pods 1 pod 1 1/8 tsp

(750-ml) bottle basic rum (about 3 cups) vanilla beans (split lengthwise) slices dried orange peel (3-inch slices) cinnamon allspice berries cloves white peppercorns cardamom star anise 2-inch piece of ginger, julienned ground nutmeg

Add all non-liquid ingredients to a wide-mouthed airtight container, add the rum and seal it up. Let it steep for two days and taste — if you are looking for a more intense flavor leave it for another day. While steeping, periodically give it a shake to agitate the alcohol and spices. After done steeping, strain the contents through a fine-mesh strainer or cheesecloth, and rebottle your finished rum.

Aside from more time steeping, another way to get a more intense flavor is to use more spices, increasing the amount of vanilla, cloves, allspice, cardamom, and ginger. (Most recipes call for just one vanilla bean and cardamom pod, and three to five cloves/ allspice berries.) I have made spiced rum “by the books before,” but I wanted to tweak the recipe on this batch to better suit my taste preferences, which is the beauty of making your own alcohol. To balance out the more intense notes of clove and allspice in this batch, I added extra vanilla and substituted white pepper for the black pepper normally used to spice rum. I also substituted dried orange peel rather than fresh orange peel, mostly because I have a lot of dried orange peel on hand for brewing triple sec (I’ll provide that recipe in an upcoming issue). If you are planning to use fresh orange peel, twisting the peel over your concoction releases the essential oils and the flavors you are trying to extract. As with any store-bought rum, this will keep forever if properly stored and sealed. Now that you’ve made the rum, it’s time to use it. My favorite rum drink is the Dark and Stormy (rum, ginger beer, and lime), but I also love the occasional Piña Colada, Mojito, and Corn n’ Oil (similar to a Dark and Stormy but with bitters and velvet falernum — I’ll be including a recipe on how to make your own falernum in the next issue of ABV magazine.) This spiced rum recipe is adapted from an adaption of the recipe used by Martin Cate, the owner of the San Francisco tiki bar the Smuggler’s Cove (check out the Winter copy of ABV for a review of Smuggler’s Cove in our tiki round up). — Mitchell Colbert

BOOKS AND BOOZE Batched & Bottled: Cocktails to Make Ahead

Rum: Shake, Muddle, Stir Dan Jones, Hardie Grant Books Now that you made your own rum (see article above), what to do with the stuff? With over 136 pages of history, buying advice, more DIY recipes, and cocktails, this book is for you.

Max & Noel Venning, Quadrille Press Separated into seasons, this little tome is perfect for the party-planner who is getting a bit tired of stocking and tending a bar all night instead of mingling.

Where to Drink Beer Jeppe Jarnit-Bjergsø, Phaidon Books 500 brewers from around the world share their favorite places to go for a beer — including a map, what to order, and what else not to miss while visiting.

August is national rum month, and August 16 is national rum day. We’ll drink to that!

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Photos provided by Mitchell Colbert

Jerry and the Captain have nothing on this home-made version

BEVERAGE DIRECTORY & SPOTLIGHT

Canyon Lakes Golf Course & Brewery

anyon Lakes is the only golf course in California with its own award-winning brewery on premise! Stop by to play our immaculate course – we are a daily fee public course with competitive rates. After you play, stop by our brewery and enjoy one of over 15 brews on tap, like our cream ale, several IPA styles, a stout, wheat, red ale, porter, or more!

CANYON LAKES GOLF COURSE & BREWERY www.canyonlakesgolfbrew.com • 640 Bollinger Canyon Way, San Ramon

HOURS: Sun-Wed 7:30AM – 8:00PM, Thurs-Sat 7:30AM – 9:00PM

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BEST LABEL • BEER LABELS DONE RIGHT www.beerlabelsdoneright.com • 2900 Faber Street, Union City

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Clandestine Brewery & Taproom

CLANDESTINE BREWERY & TAPROOM (San José) www.clandestinebrewing.com Open Wed-Sun. Enjoy our outdoor biergarten, choosing from over 12 rotating taps of your favorite brew! Growlers and crowlers available, and we are dog- and family friendly!

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BEVERAGE DIRECTORY & SPOTLIGHT

Cato’s Ale House

Ben ‘N Nicks Bar & Grill

Gaumenkitzel

CATO’S ALE HOUSE (Oakland)

BEN ‘N NICKS BAR & GRILL (Oakland)

GAUMENKITZEL RESTAURANT, BEER & WINE BAR (Berkeley)

www.catosalehouse.com • (510) 655-3349

www.benandnicks.com • (510) 923-0327

www.gaumenkitzel.net • (510) 647-5016

Over 23 craft beers on tap and delicious house-made food with weekly live music nights makes Cato’s a great destination. Fresh Pliny tapped every Tuesday!

Founded in 1997, at Ben ‘N Nicks Bar & Grill we focus on great pub food, local and hardto-find beers and well-crafted cocktails. The best in Rockridge!

Best and largest German beer selection. Award-winning restaurant Gaumenkitzel, the Bay Area’s go-to place for fresh organic German Slow Food.

Blue Brew Bus

BLUE BREW BUS

www.bluebrewbus.com • (925) 233–7777 contact@bluebrewbus.com

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ur Brew Tours in the San Francisco Bay Area are a full day with friends or family experiencing the area’s hottest and upcoming Craft Breweries. Throughout the year brew festivals, special tours, or your own Private Charter aboard the Blue Brew Bus bring you to the forefront of our region’s growing presence in the world of Craft Beer!

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BEVERAGE DIRECTORY & SPOTLIGHT

Nom Burger

TAP’T Beer & Kitchen

Family-owned, we use all local, natural ingredients. Our all-natural burger patties are ground in-house daily, using sustainable, hormonefree and antibiotic-free California beef. Pair with our daily-baked brioche buns and one of the 12 rotating craft beers available on tap. We also have wine on tap and made-to-order milkshakes. Sign up for our online newsletter to get a preview of our special Burger of the Month!

24 rotating craft beers on tap, including many local breweries. A full kitchen offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner options – this isn’t just bar food, it’s great food! Enjoy Happy Hour specials on select taps and food items every weekday from 3-6pm, and $1.50 wings every Wednesday after 3:00pm. Check our website for what’s currently on tap, special events, tap take overs, and more.

NOM BURGER

TAP’T BEER AND KITCHEN

251 W Washington Ave., Sunnyvale • (408) 720-8880 • nom-burger.com

259 W Washington Ave., Sunnyvale • (408) 617-8278 • justgottapt.com

HOURS Sun, Tues-Thurs: 11:00AM – 9:30PM

Fri-Sat: 11:00AM–10:00PM Mondays: Closed

HOURS Mon-Thurs: 7:00AM – 10:00PM

Fri-Sat: 7:00AM–11:00PM Sunday: 8:00AM–10:00PM

Charbay Distillery

CHARBAY DISTILLERY

www.charbay.com (707) 462-2249 Ukiah, Mendocino County, CA

HOURS By prior reservation only (sorry!)

ur family is one of the early pioneers in the modern American artisan distillery movement, distilling in CA since 1983. Our lineup includes whiskeys distilled from bottle-ready beer, brandy distilled from Northern California grapes, vodkas flavored with 100% real fruit or tea and rum distilled from sugar cane syrup.

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BEVERAGE DIRECTORY & SPOTLIGHT

Santa Clara Valley Brewing Company

Bear Republic Brewing Co.

Before software and silicon took over, the Santa Clara Valley was home to thousands of acres of rich farmland and orchards. At Santa Clara Valley Brewing, we pay homage to this industrious past by providing our friends and neighbors with a selection of fine handcrafted beers created with the highest quality ingredients.

Visit our original brewpub in historic Downtown Healdsburg for traditional pub fare with a twist, including signature burgers, salads, and so much more. Bear Republic’s newest brewpub – located in Sonoma County’s Rohnert Park is a fun, kid-friendly departure from your tour of wine-country. Enjoy quality, handcrafted craft beers, cocktails, and a relaxed dining experience including our scenic outdoor beer garden by the lake.

SANTA CLARA VALLEY BREWING

BEAR REPUBLIC BREWING CO.

101 E. Alma, San José • www.scvb.beer • (408) 288-5181

www.bearrepublic.com

HOURS Mon-Fri: 3:00pm –9:00pm

Sat: 12:00pm –8:00pm Sun: 12:00pm –6:00pm

ROHNERT PARK

HEALDSBURG

5000 Roberts Lake Road (707) 585-BRBC

345 Healdsburg Avenue (707) 433-BEER

TapLands LOCAL INSPIRED BEER, FOOD AND ATMOSPHERE

e offer over 20 different craft beers on tap, over 50 bottled craft beers, and a menu of snacks and sandwiches using local, fresh ingredients. We also brew our own beer, using 20-plus years of home-brewing experience, allowing us to sell growlers.

TAPLANDS

www.taplands.com (408) 709-2990

LOCATION 1171 Homestead Road, Santa Clara

HOURS

Sunday: 10:00 a.m. — 10:00 p.m. Thurs: 11:00 a.m. — 10:00 p.m. Mon – Wed: 3:00 p.m. — 10:00 p.m. Fri – Sat: 11:00 a.m. — 12:00 a.m.

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BEVERAGE DIRECTORY & SPOTLIGHT

Buynak, Fauver, Archbald & Spray LLP

BUYNAK, FAUVER, ARCHBALD & SPRAY LLP www.bfaslaw.com • (805) 966-7000

LOCATION 820 State Street, 4th Floor Santa Barbara, CA 93101

ur firm’s Beverage and Hospitality attorneys advise wineries, breweries, distilleries, bars, hotels and restaurants to navigate the maze of governmental regulations involved with the production, distribution and sale of alcoholic beverages. We provide legal solutions that support long term growth, litigation defense, licensing, trademarking and more.

Brewbilt Manufacturing LLC

BREWBILT MANUFACTURING, LLC www.brewbilt.com • (530) 802-5023

LOCATION 110 Spring Hill Drive #10 Grass Valley, CA 95945

xpanding a regional brewery, adding cellar tanks, starting a new brewpub — look to BrewBilt to deliver a cost effective solution for you created by craftsmen who take great pride in their work.

Manufactured in Northern California using only American made steel, BrewBilt custom designs brew houses and tanks for brewers dedicated to making excellent craft beer.

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DRINKING GUIDE

ABV magazine’s

DRINKING GUIDE

TO THE GREATER BAY AREA & BEYOND An indispensable guide to over 300 breweries, distilleries, cideries, mead makers, homebrew suppliers, tap rooms, bottle rooms, and more in the greater Bay Area. The following listing is provided as a free resource to ABV readers and the Bay Area craft beverage community. Inclusion is not guaranteed, but we try. If you are not listed or find an error in your listing, contact us at editor@abvmagazine.com. We do not guarantee accuracy of information in this listing. When in doubt, call first.

NORTH BAY

Marin, Napa, Solano, and Sonoma counties

BREWERIES 101 North Brewing 1304 Scott St., Petaluma (707) 701-5061 www.101northbeer.com 2 Tread Brewing 1018 Santa Rosa Plaza, Santa Rosa, (415) 233-0857 www.2tbc.com 3 Disciples Brewing 5511 Volkerts Rd.,Sebastopol (707) 228-7309 www.3disciplesbrewing.com Adobe Creek Brewing 67 Galli Dr., Novato (415) 506-4565 www.adobecreekbrewing.com Barrel Brothers Brewing 399 Business Park Ct. #506, Windsor • (707) 696-9487 www.barrelbrothersbrewing.com Barrel Trolley Brewing 500 Redwood Blvd., Novato (415) 382-6900 www.barreltrolley.com

Bear Republic Brewing Co. 345 Healdsburg Ave, Healdsburg • (707) 433-2337 www.bearrepublic.com Berryessa Brewing 27260 CA-128, Winters (530) 795-3526 www.berryessabrewingco.com Blue Frog Brewing 1740 Travis Blvd., Fairfield (707) 429-2337 bluefrogbrewingcompany.com Bruehol Brewing 401 Gerald Ct., Benicia (707) 327-6768 www.bruehol.com Calistoga Inn and Brewery 1250 Lincoln Ave, Calistoga (707) 942-4101 www.calistogainn.com

Carneros Brewing 22985 Burndale Rd., Sonoma (707) 938-1880 www.carnerosbrewing.com Cooperage Brewing 981 Airway Ct. G, Santa Rosa (707) 293-9787 www.cooperagebrewing.com Crooked Goat Brewing 120 Morris St., Ste. 120 Sebastopol • (707) 827-3893 www.crookedgoatbrewing.com Fogbelt Brewing 1305 Cleveland Ave. Santa Rosa • (707) 978-3400 www.fogbeltbrewing.com Fossil Fuels Brewing Company 15045 River Rd., Guerneville (707) 869-0705 fossilfuelsbrewingco.com Grav South Brew Co. 7950 Redwood Dr., Ste 15 Cotati • (707) 753-4198 www.gravsouthbrewco.com Headlands Brewing 16 Forrest St., Mill Valley (415) 890-4226 www.headlandsbrewing.com Healdsburg Beer Company 1670 Stirrup Loop, Healdsburg (707) 529-0326 www.healdsburgbeercompany.com Henhouse Brewing 322 Bellevue Ave, Santa Rosa (707) 978-4577 www.henhousebrewing.com Heretic Brewing 1052 Horizon Dr., Suite B, Fairfield • (707) 389-4573 www.hereticbrewing.com Lagunitas 1280 North McDowell Blvd. Petaluma • (707) 769-4495 www.lagunitas.com Mad Fritz Brewery 393 La Fata, St. Helena (707) 968-5058 www.madfritz.com Mare Island Brewing 289 Mare Island Way, Ste. G Vallejo • (707) 556-3000 www.mareislandbrewing.com

COLOR KEY NORTH BAY EAST BAY SOUTH BAY CENTRAL COAST SF & PENINSULA GREATER BAY AREA Moylan’s Brewing 15 Rowland Way, Novato (415) 898-4677 www.moylans.com Napa Smith Brewing 101 Yolano Dr., Vallejo (877) 590-2026 www.napasmithbrewery.com Napa Valley Brewing 1250 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga (707) 942-4101 www.napasmithbrewery.com Old Redwood Brewing 9000 Windsor Rd., Windsor (707) 657-7624 www.oldredwoodbrewing.com Plow Brewing 3334 Industrial Dr., Santa Rosa (707) 843-4583 Russian River Brewing 725 4th St., Santa Rosa 707) 545-2337 www.russianriverbrewing.com Shady Oak Barrel House 420 1st St., Santa Rosa (707) 595-8958 www.shadyoakbarrelhouse.com Sonoma Springs Brewing 19449 Riverside Dr. #101 Sonoma • (707) 938-7422 www.sonomaspringsbrewing.com St. Florian’s Brewery 7704A Bell Rd., Windsor (707) 838-2739 www.stfloriansbrewery.com Stumptown Brewery 15045 River Rd., Guerneville (707) 869-0705 www.stumptown.com T.W. Pitchers’ Brewing 2480 Spring Mountain Rd. St. Helena • (415) 999-2009 www.twpitchers.com Tannery Bend Beerworks 101 S. Coombs, Napa (707) 681-5774 tannerybendbeerworks.com Trade Brewing 731 1st St., Napa (707) 492-8223 Van Houten Brewing 19 Caletta Ave., San Anselmo vanhoutenbrewing.blogspot.com

Woodfour Brewing 6780 Depot St., #160, Sebastopol • (707) 823-3144 www.w4brewing.com

BREWPUBS, GASTROPUBS & EATERIES

Bear Republic Brewing Co.

5000 Roberts Lake Rd., Rohnert Park • (707) 585-2722 www.bearrepublic.com

Cochon Volant BBQ 18350 Sonoma Hwy, Sonoma (707) 509-5480 www.cochonvolantbbq.com Dempsey’s Restaurant and Brewery 50 E Washington St., Petaluma (707) 765-9694 www.dempseys.com Downtown Joe’s Restaurant and Brewery 902 Main St., Napa (707) 258-2337 www.downtownjoes.com Iron Springs Pub & Brewery 765 Center Blvd., Fairfax (415) 485-1005 www.ironspringspub.com Marin Brewing 1809 Larkspur Landing Circle Larkspur • (415) 461-4677 www.marinbrewing.com Murphy’s Irish Pub 464 First Street East, Sonoma (707) 933-0660 www.sonomapub.com Sauced BBQ, Petaluma 151 Petaluma Blvd. S, #129, Petaluma • (707) 410-4400 www.saucedbbqandspirits.com Taps 54 E Washington S, Petaluma (707) 763-6700 www.petalumataps.com

Third Street Aleworks 610 Third St., Santa Rosa (707) 523-3060 www.thirdstreetaleworks.com

BOTTLE SHOPS BeerCraft Novato 7338 Redwood Blvd., Novato www.beercraft.com Rincon Valley Bottle Shop 4927 Sonoma Hwy, Santa Rosa (707) 595-5516 www.rvtaproom.com

TAP ROOMS Barley & Bine Beer Cafe 7765 Bell Rd., Windsor (707) 657-7774 www.barleybinebeercafe.com Beercraft Rohnert Park 5704 Commerce Blvd., Rohnert Park • (707) 206-9440 www.beercraft.com Brewsters Beer Garden 229 Water St. North, Petaluma (707) 981-8330 www.brewsterbeergarden.com Bruehol Tap Room 4828 East 2nd St., Benicia (707) 327-6769 www.brueholbrewing.com Cloverdale Ale Company 131 E First St., Cloverdale (707) 894-9610 www.cloverdaleale.com Confluence Taproom & Lounge 4357 Montgomery Dr., Santa Rosa • (707) 293-9702 www.confluencetaproom.com Healdsburg Tap Room 210 Healdsburg Ave. Healdsburg • (707) 934-5092 www.healdsburgtaproom.com Mill Valley Beerworks 173 Throckmorton Ave., Mill Valley • (415) 888-8218 www.millvalleybeerworks.com Moonlight Brewing Fulton • (707) 528-2537 www.moonlightbrewing.com Ruhstaller Brewery & Taproom 800 Business Park Dr., Suite G Dixon • (530) 601-8240 www.ruhstallerbeer.com

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DRINKING GUIDE DISTILLERIES Charbay Distillery 4001 Spring Mountain Rd. St. Helena •(707) 462-2249 www.charbay.com Graton Distilling 9119 Graton Rd., Graton (707) 829-6100 www.gratondistlling.com Griffo Distillery 1320 Scott St., Petaluma (707) 879-8755 www.griffodistillery.com Sonoma County Distilling 5625 State Farm Dr. #18 Rohnert Park • (707) 583-7753 www.sonomacountydistilling.com Spirit Works Distillery 6790 McKinley St., #100, Sebastopol • (707) 634-4793 www.spiritworksdistillery.com Sweetwater Distillers 611 2nd St., Petaluma (707) 778-6041 Young and Yonder Spirits 449 Allan Ct., Healdsburg (707) 473-8077 www.youngandyonder.com

CIDERIES & MEADERIES Apple Garden Farm 3875 Tomales-Petaluma Rd, Tomales (707) 878-9152 www.applegardenfarm.com Ace Cider 2064 Gravenstein Hwy N #40, Sebastopol • (707) 829-1101 www.acecider.com Coturri Winery 6725 Enterprise Rd, Glen Ellen (707) 525-9126 www.coturriwinery.com Ethic Ciders 967 Transport Way, Petaluma (415) 717-4416 www.ethicciders.com Foxcraft Hard Cider 409 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa (707) 528-8588 www.foxcraftcider.com Golden State Cider 150 McKinley St. Ste. 140., Sebastopol • (707) 321-1237 Heidrun Meadery 11925 State Route 1,Point Reyes Stn. (415) 663-9122 www.heidrunmeadery.com Horse & Plow Wine and Cider 1272 Gravenstein Hwy N Sebastopol • (707) 827-3486 www.horseandplow.com Sonoma Cider 1451 Grove Street, Healdsburg (707) 723-7004 www.sonomacider.com Tilted Shed Ciderwork 7761 Bell Road, Windsor (707) 657-779 www.tiltedshed.com Troy Cider 850 River Road, Fulton (707) 490-6696 • www.troycider.com

BREWING SUPPLIES Beer Belly Fermentation Supply 399 Business Park Ct., Ste 205 Windsor • (707) 837-5750 www.jmbrew.com Beverage People, The 1845 Piner Rd., Ste D, Santa Rosa (707) 544-2520 www.thebeveragepeople.com J&M Brewing Supplies 101 Roblar Dr., Ste C, Novato (415) 883-7300 www.jmbrew.com Napa Fermentation Supplies 575 3rd St., Ste A, Napa (707) 255-6372 www.napafermentation.com

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EAST BAY

Alameda and Contra Costa counties

BREWERIES 21st Amendment Brewery & Restaurant Williams Street, Unit A San Leandro • (510) 595-2111 www.21st-amendment.com Alameda Island Brewing 1716 Park Street, Alameda (510) 217-8885 www.alamedaislandbrewingcompany.com Ale Industries 3096 E. 10th St, Oakland (510) 479-3185 www.aleindustries.com Altamont Beer Works 2403 Research Drive, Livermore (925) 294-8970 www.altamontbeerworks.com Armistice Brewing Company 845 Marina Bay Pkwy #1 Richmond • (510) 230-4966 www.armisticebrewing.com Benoit-Casper Brewing 1201 Pennsylvania Ave, Richmond (408) 695-3449 www.bcbrewing.com Buffalo Bills Brewery 1082 B St, Hayward (510) 886-9823 www.buffalobillsbrewery.com

CaliCraft Brewing

2700 Mitchell Drive Walnut Creek • (925) 478-8103 www.calicraft.com

Cleophus Quealy Beer 448 Hester St., San Leandro (510) 463-4534 • www.cleoph.us Danville Brewing 200 Railroad Ave., Danville (925) 217-4172 www.danvillebrewing.com Del Cielo Brewing 701 Escobar St #A, Martinez (925) 293-4286 www.delcielobrewing.com Diving Dog Brewhouse 1802 Telegraph Ave., Oakland (510) 306-1914 www.divingdogbrew.com Drakes Brewing 1933 Davis St. 177, San Leandro (510) 568-2739 www.drinkdrakes.com Drakes Dealership 2325 Broadway, Oakland (510) 568-2739 www.drinkdrakes.com East Brother Beer 1001 Canal Blvd, Richmond (510) 230-4081 www.eastbrotherbeer.com Eight Bridges Brewing 332 Earhart Way, Livermore (925) 961-9160 www.eightbridgesbrewing.com Epidemic Ales 150 Mason St., Ste. J, Concord (925) 566-8850 www.epidemicales.com Faction Brewing 2501 Monarch St., Alameda (510) 523-2739 www.factionbrewing.com Federation Brewing 420 3rd St., Unit A, Oakland (510) 496-4228 www.factionbrewing.com Fieldwork Brewing 1160 Sixth Street, Berkeley (510) 898-1203 www.fieldworkbrewing.com

Gilman Brewing 912 Gilman St., Berkeley (510) 556-8701 www.gilmanbrew.com Ghost Town Brewing 2640 Union St., Oakland (510) 926-6728 www.ghosttownbrewing.com Good Hop, The 2421 Telegraph Ave., Oakland (510) 338-6598 www.thegoodhop.com INC 82 7370 San Ramon Rd., Dublin (925) 560-8344 www.inc82.com Independent Brewing 444 Harrison St., Oakland (510) 698-2337 www.independentbrewing.com JP DasBrew 44356 South Grimmer Blvd., Fremont • (510) 270-5345 www.dasbrewinc.com Jupiter Brewing 2181 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley (510) 843-8277 www.jupiterbeer.com Novel Brewing 6510 San Pablo Ave., Oakland (510) 922-9974 www.novelbrewing.com Oakland United Beerworks 3775 Alameda Ave., Unit G Oakland • (510) 251-8898 www.oaklandunitedbeerworks.com Pacific Standard Brewery 2055 Center St., Berkeley (510) 705-1248 www.hmbbrewingco.com Rare Barrel, The 940 Parker St., Berkeley (510) 984-6585 www.therarebarrel.com Schubros Brewing 12893 Alcosta Blvd., San Ramon • (925) 327-0700 www.schubrosbrewery.com Shadow Puppet Brewing 4771 Arroyo Vista Ste. B, Livermore • (925) 453-6498 www.shadowpuppetbrewing.com Triple Rock Brewing 1920 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley (510) 843-2739 www.triplerock.com Working Man Brewery 5542 Brisa St., Ste. 5, Livermore (925) 269-9622 www.workingmanbrewing.com

5612 College Ave., Oakland (510) 923-0327 www.benandnicks.com

Beer Food Friends Fun

BREWPUBS, GASTROPUBS, & EATERIES 828 Bites and Brews 828 Main St., Pleasanton (925) 462-8218 www.mainstbrewery.com Aviation Bar and Kitchen 2470 First St., Livermore (925) 292-9915 www.aviationlivermore.com Barclay’s Restaurant and Pub 2430 Shattuck Ave, Berkeley (510) 654-1650 www.barclayspub.com Beer Baron 336 St. Mary Street, Pleasanton (925) 579-4865 www.beerbaronbar.com Beer Revolution Bar 464 3rd St., Oakland (510) 452-2337 www.beer-revolution.com

Ben N Nick’s Bar & Grill

5612 College Ave., Oakland (510) 923-0327 www.benandnicks.com

www.catosalehouse.com (510) 655-3349 3891 PIEDMONT AVE., OAKLAND 43

DRINKING GUIDE Berkeley Social Club 2050 University Ave., Berkeley (510) 900-5858 www.benandnicks.com Bonehead’s Texas BBQ 3422 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette (925) 348-4353 www.boneheadsbbq.com Bull Valley Roadhouse 14 Canyon Lake Dr. Port Costa • (510) 787-1135 www.bullvalleyroadhouse.com

Canyon Lakes Golf Course & Brewery

40 Bollinger Canyon Way, San Ramon (925) 735-6511 www.canyonlakesgolfbrew.com

Cato’s Ale House

3891 Piedmont Ave., Oakland (510) 655-3349 www.catosalehouse.com

Clove and Hoof Oakland 4001 Broadway, Oakland (510) 547-1446 www.cloveandhoofoakland.com Danville Brewing 200 Railroad Ave A, Danville (925) 217-4172 www.danvillebrewing.com EJ Phair Brewing 2151 Salvio St. Suite L, Concord (925) 691-4253 www.ejphair.com Elevation 66 10082 San Pablo Ave., El Cerrito, (510) 525-4800 www.elevation66.com Eureka! Concord 1975 Diamond Blvd., Sute C-160, Concord (925) 265-2120 www.eurekarestaurantgroup.com First Street Alehouse 2106 First St., Livermore (925) 371-6588 www.firststreetalehouse.com Forbidden Island 1304 Lincoln Ave., Alameda (510) 749-0332 www.forbiddenislandalameda.com Gather Restaurant 2200 Oxford St., Berkeley (510) 809-0400 www.gatherrestaurant.com

Jupiter Brewing 2181 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley (510) 843-8277 www.jupiterbeer.com Lucky 13 1301 Park St., Alameda (510) 523-2118 www.lucky13alameda.com McKay’s Beer Garden 252 Main St., Pleasanton (925) 425-0217 www.mckaysbeergarden.com Oakland Brewing Company 444 Harrison St., Oakland (510) 394-4677 www.oaklandbrewing.com Pete’s Brass Rail and Car Wash 201 Hartz Ave., Danville (925) 820-8281 www.petesbrassrail.com Pleasanton Main St. Brewery 830 Main St., Pleasanton (925) 462-8218 www.mainstbrewery.com Pyramid Brewing Oakland International Airport (510) 680-7129 www.pyramidbrew.com Sauced BBQ, Livermore 300 First St #120, Livermore (925) 961-1300 www.saucedbbqandspirits.com Sauced BBQ, Walnut Creek 1410 Locus St., Walnut Creek (925) 433-5957 www.sauchedbbqandspirits.com Smoke, Berkeley 2434 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley (510) 548-8801 www.smokeberkeley.com Temescal Brewing 4115 Telegraph Ave., Oakland (510) 899-5628 www.temescalbrewing.com Triple Rock Brewery 1920 Shattuck, Berkeley (510) 843-2739 www.triplerock.com

BOTTLE SHOPS Cask on College 3185 College Ave., Berkeley (510) 788-6228 www.caskoncollege.com Diablo Foods 3615 Mt. Diablo Blvd., Lafayette • (925) 283-0737 www.diablofoods.com Ledger’s Liquors 1399 University Ave., Berkeley (510) 540-9243 www.ledgersliquors.com Monument Wine and Spirits 2250 Monument Blvd, Concord (925) 682-1514 Northbrae Bottle Shop 1590 Hopkins St., Berkeley (510) 525-5323 www.northbraebottleshop.com

TAP ROOMS Gaumenkitzel

2121 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley (510) 647-5016 www.gaumenkitzel.net

Growler Pub, The 515 San Ramon Valley Blvd. Danville • (925) 984-2706 www.growlerpubdanville.com Handles on Main 855 Main St., Pleasanton (925) 399-6690 www.handlesgastropub.com Hoi Polloi Brewpub 1763 Alcatraz Ave., Berkeley (510) 858-7334 Hopyard Alehouse 3015 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton (925) 426-9600 www.hopyard.com

Caps & Taps 6601 Dublin Blvd., Suite M Dublin • (925) 248-2139 www.capsandtapsdublin.com Cooler, The 1517 E 14th Street, San Leandro (510) 357-3949 www.thecoolersl.com Creek Monkey Tap House 611 Escobar St, Martinez (925) 228-8787 www.creekmonkey.com Diving Dog Brewhouse 1802 Telegraph Ave., Oakland (510) 306-1914 www.divingdogbrew.com Drake’s Dealership 2325 Broadway, Oakland (510) 568-2739 x40 www.drinkdrakes.com

EJ Phair Pittsburg Taproom 300 Cumberland St., Pittsburg (925) 427-7204 www.ejphair.com Hog’s Apothecary 375 40th St., Oakland (510) 338-3847 www.hogsapothecary.com Hoi Polloi Taproom and Beat Lounge 1763 Alcatraz Ave., Berkeley (510) 858-7334 Hop Grenade, The 2151 Salvio St., Suite J Concord • (925) 285-1301 www.thehopgrenade.com

Øl Beercafe and Bottle Shop 1541 Giammona Dr., Walnut Creek • (925) 210-1147 www.beer-shop.org

Hop & Scotch 7001 Sunne Lane, Suite 100, Walnut Creek (925) 378-7980 www.hnsbar.com Pacific Standard Tap Room 2055 Center St., Berkeley (510) 705-1248 www.hmbbrewingco.com Rose’s Taproom 49030 Telegraph Ave., Oakland www.rosestaproom.com Tap 25 25 S Livermore Ave., Ste 107 Livermore • (925) 294-8970 www.tap-25.com Torpedo Room, The 2031 Fourth St., Berkeley (510) 647-3439

DISTILLERIES Bay Area Distilling 2160 Elkins Way A, Brentwood (415) 509-6885 bayareadistilling.com Falcon Spirits Distillery 3701 Collins Ave., Richmond (510) 234-3252 www.botanicagin.com Hangar One 2505 Monarch St., Alameda (510) 871-4951 www.hangarone.com Oakland Spirits 477 25th St., Oakland www.oaklandspirits.com St. George Spirits 2601 Monarch St., Alameda (510) 769-1601 www.stgeorgespirits.com Sutherland Distilling 3189 Independence Dr., Livermore www.sutherlanddistilling.com

CIDERIES & MEADERIES Crooked City Cider 477 25th St., Oakland www.crookedcitycider.com Far West Cider 1325 Canal Blvd., Richmond (415) 465-0781 www.farwestcider.com Hidden Star Orchards 1235 Phoenix Way, San Leandro • (510) 969-8620 www.hiddenstarorchards.com Mead Kitchen, The 2323B 4th St., Berkeley (510) 473-2265 www.themeadkitchen.com

BREWING SUPPLIES Admiral Maltings 651 A West Tower Ave., Alameda • (510) 666-6419 www.admiralmaltings.com Diving Dog Brewhouse 1802 Telegraph Ave., Oakland (510) 306-1914 www.divingdogbrew.com MoreBeer! & MoreWine! 995 Detroit Ave., Concord (925) 939-2337 www.morebeer.com HopTech Homebrewing Supplies 6398 Dougherty Rd., Ste 7 Dublin • (925) 875-0246 www.hoptech.com Oak Barrel Winecraft 1443 San Pablo Ave., Berkeley (510) 849-0400 www.oakbarrel.com Williams Brewing 2088 Burroughs Ave, San Leandro • (800) 759-6025 www.williamsbrewing.com

SAN FRANCISCO AND PENINSULA

San Francisco/San Mateo counties

BREWERIES Alpha Acid Brewing Company 121 Industrial Rd., Belmont (650) 394-4728 www.alphaacidbrewing.com Almanac Beer 2325 3rd St Ste #222, San Francisco • (415) 992-3438 www.almanacbeer.com Anchor Brewing 1705 Mariposa St. San Francisco www.anchorbrewing.com Armstrong Brewing 415 Grand Ave. S, San Francisco • (650) 989-8447 www.armstrongbrewing.com Bare Bottle Brewing 1525 Cortland Ave., San Francisco • (415) 926-8617 www.barebottle.com Black Hammer Brewing 544 Bryant St., San Francisco, (415) 758-2223 www.blackhammerbrewing.com Blue Oak Brewing Company 821 Cherry Lane, San Carlos (415) 273-9676 www.blueoakbrewing.com Cellarmaker Brewing 1150 Howard St., San Francisco (415) 863-3940 www.cellarmakerbrewing.com Devils Canyon Brewing 935 Washington St., San Carlos (650) 592-2739 www.devilscanyon.com Ferment. Drink. Repeat 2636 San Bruno Ave. San Francisco • (415) 825-5657 www.fermentdrinkrepeat.com Fort Point Beer 644 Old Mason St., San Francisco • (415) 906-4021 www.fortpointbeer.com Half Moon Bay Brewing 390 Capistrano Rd., Half Moon Bay • (650) 728-2739 www.hmbbrewingco.com Harmonic Brewing 1050 26th St.,San Francisco (415) 872-6817 www.harmonicbrewing.com HolyCraft Brewing 635 Vallejo St., San Francisco (415) 269-0738 www.holycraftbrewery.com

Hop Dogma Brewing 30 Ave Portola #1B, El Granada (650) 560-8729 www.hopdogma.com Laughing Monk Brewing 1439 Egbert Ave A, San Francisco • (415) 890-5970 www.laughingmonkbrewing.com Local Brewing 69 Bluxome St., San Francisco (415) 932-6702 www.localbrewingco.com Magnolia Brewing 2505 3rd St., San Francisco (415) 864-7468 www.magnoliabrewing.com Mikkeller Bar 34 Mason St., San Francisco (415) 984-0279 www.mikkellerbar.com Pacific Brewing Laboratory 334 South Van Ness San Francisco • (415) 937-7843 www.pacbrewlab.com Pine Street Brewery 1270 Pine St. #1, San Francisco (415) 744-4062 www.pinestreetbrewery.com Sacrilege Brewing 730 Main St., Half Moon Bay (650) 276-7029 www.sacrilegebrewing.com Seven Stills Brewery and Distillery 1439 Egbert Ave, San Francisco (415) 914-0936 www.sevenstillsofsf.com Social Kitchen and Brewery 1326 9th Ave, San Francisco (415) 681-0330 www.socialkitchenandbrewery.com Southern Pacific Brewing 620 Treat Ave., San Francisco (415) 341-0152 www.southernpacificbrewing.com Sufferfest Beer Company 2147 Greenwich St., San Francisco www.sufferfesbeer.com Sunset Reservoir 1735 Noriega St., San Francisco (415) 571-8452 www.sunsetbeersf.com Tied House Brewing 954 Villa St., Mountain View (650) 965-2739 www.tiedhouse.com Thirsty Bear Brewing 661 Howard St., San Francisco (510) 338-0881 www.thirstybear.com Triple Voodoo Brewery 2245 3rd St., San Francisco (415) 598-8811 www.triplevoodoo.com Woods Brewing 3801 18th St., San Francisco (415) 212-8412 www.woodsbeer.com

BREWPUBS, GASTROPUBS, & EATERIES 21st Amendment Brewery 563 2nd St., San Francisco (415) 369-0900 www.21st-amendment.com Barrel Head Brewhouse 1785 Fulton St., San Francisco (415) 416-6989 www.barrelheadsf.com Bartlett Hall 242 O’Farrell St, San Francisco (415) 433-4332 www.bartlethall.com Beach Chalet 1000 Great Highway San Francisco (415) 386-8439 www.beachchalet.com Black Sands Brewery 701 Haight St., San Francisco (415) 534-5194 www.blacksandsbeer.com

Summer/Fall 2018

DRINKING GUIDE Brasserie Saint James 742 Valencia St, San Francisco (415) 655-9868 www.brasseriesaintjames.com Freewheel Brewing 3736 Florence St., Redwood City (650) 365-2337 www.freewheelbrewing.com Gourmet Haus Staudt 2615 Broadway, Redwood City (650) 364-9232 www.gourmethausstaudt.com Half Moon Bay Brewing 390 Capistrano Rd., Half Moon Bay (650) 728-2739 www.hmbbrewingco.com Holy Water 309 Cortland Ave, San Francisco (415) 638-6129 www.holywatersf.com Old Bus Tavern 3193 Misson St, San Francisco (415) 843-1938 www.oldbustavern.com Palo Alto Brewing 1080B La Avenida St, Mountain View www.paloaltobrewing.com Pilsner Inn 225 Church St, San Francisco (415) 621-7058 www.pilsnerinn.com Rogues Ale Public House 673 Union St., San Francisco (415) 362-7880 www.rogue.com Southpaw BBQ 2170 Mission St., San Francisco (415) 218-0917 www.southpawbbqsf.com Tap Room, The 233 University Ave, Palo Alto (650) 752-6132 Timber & Salt 881 Middlefield Rd., Redwood City (650) 362-3777 www.timberandsalt.com Waterdog Tavern 1015 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont • (650) 662-4642 www.waterdogtavern.com

Half Moon Bay Distillery 103 Harvard Ave. #4 Half Moon Bay • (650) 728-7226 www.hmbdistillery.com Seven Stills Brewery and Distillery 1439 Egbert Ave, San Francisco (415) 914-0936 www.sevenstillsofsf.com

BOTTLE SHOPS

SOUTH BAY

City Beer 1168 Folsom St., San Francisco (415) 503-1033 www.citybeerstore.com Grape and Grain 227 S. San Mateo Dr., San Mateo (650) 342-9463 www.grapeandgrainbar.com

TAP ROOMS

Santa Clara Valley county

BREWERIES Ale House Brewing 4020 Colmery Ct., San José (408) 390-7574 www.alehousebrewing.com Bison Brewing 1627 S 7th St., San José (510) 697-1537 www.bisonbrew.com Campbell Brewing 200 E Campbell Ave., Campbell • (707) 738-9120 www.campbellbrewingcompany.com

Clandestine Brewery & Taproom

Clandestine Brewery

980 S 1st St., San José (408) 520-0220 www.clandestinebrewing.com

El Toro Brewing Co. 17370 Hill Road, Morgan Hill (408) 778-2739 Floodcraft Brewing 777 The Alameda San José • (408) 207-1126 www.floodcraftbrewing.com Faultline Brewing 1235 Oakmead Pkwy, Sunnyvale • (408) 736-2739 www.faultlinebrewing.com Firehouse Brewery 111 S. Murphy Ave., Sunnyvale (408) 773-9500 www.firehousegrill.com

Strike Brewing company 2099 S 10th St., #30, San José (415) 847-4565 www.strikebrewingco.com

18 Quality Taps & Hundreds of Meticulously Chosen and Well Cared for Bottles 1541 Giammona Dr., Walnut Creek

Taplands Brewery

1171 Homestead Rd., Santa Clara • (408) 709-2990 www.taplands.com

oel.beer@gmail.com • www.beer-shop.org

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Uproar Brewing 439 S First St., San José (612) 703-3676 www.uproarbrewing.com

BREWPUBS, GASTROPUBS, & EATERIES 20Twenty Cheese Bar 1389 Lincoln Ave., San José (408) 293-7574 www.2020cheesebar.com 7 Stars Bar & Grill 398 South Bascom Ave., San José (408) 292-7827 www.7starbar.com Barbeque 152 8295 Monterey Rd., Gilroy (408) 842-4499 www.bbq152.com Bourbon Steak & Pub 4900 Marie P. DeBartolo Way Santa Clara • (408) 217-2490 www.michaelmina.net Boulder Creek Brewing 13040 Highway 9, Boulder Creek (831) 338-7882 www.bouldercreekbrewery.com Brittania Arms 173 West Santa Clara St., San José (408) 278-1400 britanniaarmsdowntown.com Campbell Brewing 200 E Campbell Ave., Campbell (707) 738-9120 campbellbrewingcompany.com El Toro Brewpub 17605 Monterey Rd., Morgan Hill (408) 782-2739 www.eltorobrewing.com Firehouse Grill and Brewery 111 S. Murphy Ave, Sunnyvale (408) 773-9500 www.firehousegrill.com

Clandestine

Brewery & Taproom

980 So

12+ Rotating Taps Outdoor Biergarten Clandestine Growlers & Crowlers Dog +Family Friendly Sports Package TVs 980 South 1st Street, San Jose CA 95110 Game Station www.clandestinebrewing.com

Brewery & Taproom 980 South 1ST Street San Jose, CA 95110 12+ rotating taps • outdoor biergarten • growlers &

Martha

Keyes

crowlers • game station Thursday 4 -10 pm dog and family-friendly 4 -10 Friday sports package TVs pm Saturday 12 -10 pm HOURS: Wed – Fr: 4-10:00 pm 12 - 8 pm Sunday Sat: Noon-10:00 pm Sun: Noon-8:00 pm

First St

www.abvmagazine.com

Black Sands Brewery 701 Haight St., San Francisco (415) 534-5194 www.blacksandsbeer.com Ferment. Drink. Repeat 2636 San Bruno Ave., San Francisco • (415) 825-5657 www.fermentdrinkrepeat.com San Francisco Brewcraft 1555 Clement St., San Francisco • (415) 751-9338 www.sanfranciscobrewcraft.com

101 E Alma Ave., San José (408) 288-5181 www.scvbrewing.com

Third St

Anchor Distilling 1705 Mariposa St., San Francisco • (415) 863-8350 www.anchorsf.com

BREWING SUPPLIES

Santa Clara Valley Brewing

Second St

DISTILLERIES

Brooks Dry Cider 2595 Mission St., San Francisco www.brooksdrycider.com Redwood Coast Cider 821 Cherry Lane San Carlos • (650) 412-0341 www.redwoodcoastcider.com San Francicso Mead 1180 Shafter Ave., San Francisco (415) 819-4941 www.sfmead.com South City Ciderworks 1236 Montgomery Ave., San Bruno • (650) 238-5422 www.southcitycider.com Tag and Jug 995 9th St., San Francisco (707) 395-7711 www.tagandjug.com Upcider 1160 Polk St., 2nd Floor San Francisco • (415) 966-5730 www.upcidersf.com

First St

Ale Arsenal 971 Laurel St., San Carlos (650) 594-2337 www.alearsenal.com Devils Slide Taproom 5560 Pacific Coast Highway, Pacifica • (650) 898-855 www.devilsslidetaproom.com Monaghan’s 3243 Pierce St, San Francisco (415) 872-7916 Speakeasy Public House 1195 Evans Ave., San Francisco (415) 642-3371 www.goodbeer.com Steep Brew SoMa 399 4th St., San Francisco (415) 618-0066 The Beer Hall 1 Polk St., San Francisco (415) 800-7416 www.thebeerhalsf.com Tornado Pub 547 Haight St., San Francisco (415) 621-2381

CIDERIES AND MEADERIES

Golden State Brewery 1252 Memorex Dr., Santa Clara (408) 727-2337 www.goldenstate.beer Hapa’s Brewing Company 460 Lincoln Ave., Ste 90 San José (408) 982-3299 www.hapasbrewing.com Hermitage Brewing 1627 S 7th St., San José (408) 291-0966 www.hermitagebrewing.com Lincoln Court Brewery 1721 Rogers Ave., Ste P, San José (408) 724-1440 www.lincolncourtbrewery.com Loma Brewing 130 N Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos (408) 560-9626 www.lomabrew.com New World Ales 930 McLaughlin Ave., San José (408) 838-4448 www.newworldales.com Shizmo Brewing San José, (408) 599-2739 www.shizmobrewery.com

DRINKING GUIDE Forager 420 South First St., San José (408) 831-2433 www.sjforager.com Good Karma 37 S 1st St., San José (408) 294-2694 www.goodkarmasj.com Gordon Biersch Restaurant 33 East San Fernando St, San José • (408) 294-6785 Halford, The 1494 Halford Ave Santa Clara • (408) 243-1290 www.thehalford.com

Red Branch Cider 1246 Birchwood Dr., Sunnyvale (408) 747-0770 www.redbranchcider.com Wild Cide, The 357 E Taylor St, San José www.wildcide.com

BREWING SUPPLIES Fermentation Solutions 2507 Winchester Blvd., Campbell • (408) 871-1400 www.fermentationsolutions.com

CENTRAL COAST Santa Cruz and Monterey counties

Nom Burger

251 W. Washington, Campbell (408) 720-8880 nom-burger.com

Rock Bottom Brewery 1875 S Bascom Ave., Unit 700 Campbell • (408) 377-0707 www.rockbottom.com South Winchester Barbeque 1362 S Winchester Blvd. San José • (408) 376-0485 www.swinchesterbbq.com Trail Dust Barbeque 17240 Monterey Rd., Morgan Hill • (408) 776-9072 www.traildustbbq.com Waterdog Tavern 1015 Alameda de las Pulgas Belmont • (650) 622-4642 www.waterdogtavern.com

TAP ROOMS Camino Brewing Company 718 S 1st St., San José www.caminobrewing.com

Clandestine Brewery & Taproom

Clandestine Tap Room

980 S 1st St., San José (408) 520-0220 www.clandestinebrewing.com

IBU Taproom & Bottle Shop 1422 Dempsey Rd., Milpitas • (408) 262-4343 Iso Beers 5 E Santa Clara St. #120, San José • (408) 298-2337 www.isobeers.com Local Barrel 490 Mendocino Ave Suite 104 Santa Rosa • (707) 890-5433 Running Shop and Hops, The 17500 Depot St., Morgan Hill (669) 888-3900 www.therunningshopandhops.com

TAP’T Beer & Kitchen

259 W. Washington, Ave., Sunnyyvale • (408) 617-8278 www.justgottapt.com

BREWERIES Alvarado Street Brewery & Grill 426 Alvarado St., Monterey (831) 655-2337 www.alvaradostreetbrewery.com Discretion Brewing 2703 41st Ave., Soquel (831) 316-0662 www.discretionbrewing.com Humble Sea Brewing 820 Swift St., Santa Cruz (831) 431-6189 humblesea.com New Bohemia Brewing 1030 41st Ave, Santa Cruz (831) 350-0253 www.nubobrew.com Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing 402 Ingalls St., Santa Cruz (831) 425-4900 www.scmbrew.com Sante Adairius Portal 1315 Water St., Santa Cruz www.rusticales.com Sante Adairius Rustic Ales 103 Kennedy Dr., Capitola www.rusticales.com Uncommon Brewers 303 Potrero St. Ste 40-H Santa Cruz • (831) 621-6270 www.uncommonbrewers.com

BREWPUBS, GASTROPUBS, & EATERIES Alvarado Street Brewery 1315 Dayton St., Ste E Salinas • (831) 800-3332 www.alvaradostreetbrewery.com Aptos St Barbeque 8059 Aptos St., Aptos (831) 662-1721 www.aptosbbq.com Half Moon Bay Brewing 390 Capistrano Rd., Half Moon Bay • (650) 728-2739 www.hmbbrewingco.com Mission St. Barbeque 1618 Mission St., Santa Cruz (831) 458-2222 www.missionstbbq.com Santa Cruz Ale Works 150 DuBois St., Santa Cruz (831) 425-1182 www.santacruzaleworks.com Seabright Brewery 519 Seabright Ave. #107 Santa Cruz • (831) 426-2739 www.seabrightbrewery.com

Taplands Tap Room

DISTILLERIES

CIDERIES AND MEADERIES

Fog’s End Distillery 425 Alta Street Bldg. #15, Gonzales • (831) 809-5941 www.fogsenddistillery.com Venus Spirits 427 Swift Street, Ste. A Santa Cruz • (831) 427-9673 www.venusspirits.com

1171 Homestead Rd., Santa Clara • (408) 709-2990 www.taplands.com

Rabbit Foot Meadery 1246 Birchwood Dr. Sunnyvale • (408) 747-0770 www.rabbitsfootmeadery.com

CIDERIES & MEADERIES Santa Cruz Cider 820 Swift St. Unit C, Santa Cruz (831) 325-5065 www.santacruzcider.com Surf City Cider 379 Felton Empire Rd., Felton (831) 335-4441 www.surfcitycider.com

BREWING SUPPLIES Doc’s Cellar 855 Capitolio Way, Ste 2 San Louis Obispo (805) 781-9974 www.fermentationsolutions.com

GREATER BAY AREA / NORTHERN CALIFORNIA BREWERIES Anderson Valley Brewing 177000 Highway 253 Boonville • (707) 895-2337 www.abvc.com Auburn Alehouse 289 Washington St., Auburn (530) 885-2537 www.auburnalehouse.com Blaker Brewing 1063 Montclaire Dr., Ceres (209) 585-4040 www.blakerbrewing.com Blue Frog Brewing 1740 Travis Blvd., Fairfield (707) 429-2337 bluefrogbrewingcompany.com Boulder Creek Brewing 13101 Highway 9 Boulder Creek, (831) 338-7882 bouldercreekbrewery.com British Bulldog Brewery 14540 Camaren Park Dr., Chico • (530) 892-8759 www.britishbulldogbrewery.com Channel Brewing 110 N San Joaquin St., Stockton (209) 490-4928 www.channelbrewing.com

Charbay Distillery Ukiah • (707) 462-2249 www.charbay.com Feather Falls Casino Brewing 3 Alverda Dr., Oroville (530) 533-3885 www.featherfallscasino.com High Water Brewing 1924 Pacific Ave., Stockton (866) 206-0482 www.highwaterbrewing.com Hoppy Brewing 6300 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento • (916) 451-6328 www.hoppy.com Humboldt Regeneration Brewery and Farm 2320 Central Ave., Unit F McKinleyville • (707) 738-8225 www.humboldtregeneration.com Kelsey Creek Brewing 3945 Main St., Kelseyville (707) 279-2311 www.kelseycreekbrewing.com Knee Deep Brewing 13395 New Airport Rd., H Auburn,(530) 797-4677 www.kneedeepbrewing.com

Lost Coast Brewery Eureka • (707) 267-9651 www.lostcoast.com Mad River Brewing 195 Taylor Way, Blue Lake (707) 668-4151 www.madriverbrewing.com Mendocino Brewing 1601 Airport Park Blvd., Ukiah (707) 463-2627 www.mendobrew.com New Helvetia 130 Broadway, Sacramento (916) 469-9889 www.newhelvetiabrew.com North Coast Brewing 444 N. Main St., Fort Bragg (707) 964-2739 www.northcoastbrewing.com Ruhstaller Brewing 800 Business Park Drive, Ste G, Dixon • (530) 601-8240 www.ruhstallerbeer.com Sante Adairius Rustic Ales 103 Kennedy Dr., Capitola www.rusticales.com Sierra Nevada Brewing 1075 E 20th St., Chico (530) 893-3520 www.sierranevada.com Sudwerk Brewery 2001 Second St., Davis (530) 756-2739 www.sudwerkbrew.com Three Mile Brewing 231 G St., Davis (530) 564-4351 www.threemilebrewing.com Valley Brew 157 W Adams St., Stockton (209) 464-2739 www.valleybrew.com

DISTILLERIES California Distilled Spirits 12205 Locksley Ln #11, Auburn • (916) 599-6541 www.californiadistilledspirits.com Do Good Distillery 3173 Del Este, Modesto (209) 484-6406 www.dogooddistillery.com Hooker Oak Distillery 2420 Park Ave., Chico (530) 809-0720 www.hookeroakdistillery.com

CIDERIES AND MEADERIES Bite Hard Cider Boonville • (707) 895-3588 www.bitehard.com Cider Brothers 14 S. School, Lodi (209) 224-8590 www.ciderbrothers.com Clendenen’s Cider Works 96 12th St.,Fortuna (707) 725-2123 www.clendenensciderworks.com Gowan’s Ciders 6400 Hwy 128, Philo (707) 205-1545 www.gowanorchards.com Humboldt Cider Company 3750 Harris St., Eureka www.humboldtcidercompany.com Indigeny Reserve 14679 Summers Lane, Sonora (209) 533-9463 www.indigenyreserve.com Lassen Cider 26 Bellarmine Ct., Chico (530) 593-0555 www.lassencider.com Sierra Cider 5569 Meadow Lane, Mariposa (209) 966-4910 www.sierracider.com Tin City Cider 3005 Limestone Way, Paso Robles • (805) 293-6349 www.tincitycider.com

BREWPUBS, GASTROPUBS, & EATERIES Lodi Beer Company 105 S School St., Lodi (209) 368-9931 www.lodibeercompany.com

BREWING SUPPLIES Bear Valley Hydroponics and Homebrew 17455 Bear Valley Rd., Hesperia • (760) 949-3400 www.bvhydro.com Bencomo’s Homebrew Supply 234 West Olive, Fresno (559) 486-3225 bencomoshomebrewsupply.com

Brewbilt Manufacturing

110 Spring Hill Drive #10 Grass Valley • (530) 802-5023 www.brewbilt.com

Brewmeister – Folsom 802A Reading St. Folsom • (916) 985-7299 www.shopbrewmeister.com Brewmeister – Roseville 1031 Junction Blvd., Suite 802 Roseville • (916) 780-7299 www.shopbrewmeister.com Brewmeister – W. Sacramento 1409 Shore St., West Sacramento • (916) 371-7299 www.shopbrewmeister.com Chico Homebrew Supply 1570 Nord Ave., Chico (530) 342-3768 www.chicohomebrewshop.com Fat City Brew and BBQ Supply 211 Lincoln Ctr., Stockton (209) 475-9931 www.g3enterprises.com G3 Enterprises - Petainer Keg 502 E Whitmore Ave., Modesto (800) 321-8747 www.g3enterprises.com Humboldt Beer Works 110 3rd. St., Eureka (707) 442-6258 www.humboldtbeerworks.com NorCal Brewing Solutions 1768 Churn Creek Rd. Redding • (530) 243-2337 www.norcalbrewingsolutions.com O’Hare Brew House Supply 1478 Grass Valley Hwy. Auburn • (916) 402-4227 www.brewhousesupply.com Renegade Brewing Supplies 2406 W Monte Vista Ave., Ste C Turlock • (209) 678-9167 renegadebrewingsupplies.com Not on the list? Information incorrect? Send information to editor@ abvmagazine.com. All listings are free. Inclusion is sole choice of publisher and is not guaranteed.

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