I stopped in at Sonoma Springs Brewing Company in Sonoma, California to try a beer. Looking at the tap list my eyes went directly to Daedalus – Barrel Aged Rye in Whiskey. Considering I enjoy both beer and whiskey, this was delicious. If you enjoy both of these flavors I definitely recommend this beer.
I stopped in at Carneros Brewing Company in Sonoma, California to try their beer. Looking over the selection I decided to go with something different. I tried the Sangre De Naranja Tart (barrel aged sour). What a delicious and refreshing beer. I thoroughly enjoyed it. I also tasted the Baluberry X-Tra Pale Ale which was also tasty.
I stopped in at Petaluma Hills Brewing Company in Petaluma, California. Their Line & Twine IPA is delicious!
Stopping in at Russian River Brewing Company in Santa Rosa, California, is a real treat. I have been thinking about Pliny the Elder all week. And, he did not disappoint! When you think Double IPA, Pliny is essentially what anything else is compared to. Its awesome. Hoppy, Smooth, Strong. I paired it with the Clipper pizza (pesto, mozzarella, artichoke hearts and bacon) which made for a fantastic lunch. If you are in Northern California you simply MUST stop in at Russian River Brewing Company.
I stopped in at the Newport Beach Brewing Company in Newport Beach, California for dinner and a beer. The Fish and Chips were great. I tried the ESB and really enjoyed its maltiness and bitterness combined. It is a rich beer and very enjoyable.
I stopped in at Fifty Fifty Brewing Company in Truckee, California for dinner and a beer. I enjoyed the fish and chips for dinner and tried the Charles B. Brown Brown Ale which paired very nicely with dinner.
I stopped in at Tahoe Mountain Brewing Company in Truckee, California and enjoyed the Sour Ritual which is a very tasty sour beer. I also tasted the bourbon barrel aged beer which was very smooth. And I really liked the Hop Dragon Double IPA, one of the best IPA’s I’ve ever had. I really enjoyed the area and would love to return and spend some more time.
I stopped for a quick taste of the coffee stout at Stateline Brewery & Restaurant in South Lake Tahoe, California. Beautiful area. Great beer.
I only had time for one taste at Pacific Coast Brewing Company in Oakland, California. The Mermaid’s Revenge, a Belgian triple, was a strong, sweet and spicy beer.
I stopped very briefly at Cellarmaker Brewing Company in San Francisco, California. The tasting room is a really neat industrial space. I enjoyed the Admiration IPA which is an excellent west coast IPA. I would have liked to have spent more time here but other responsibilities prevented that.
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