opened about 4 weeks ago
NEW CONCEPT
Block Craft Beer + Kitchen is a locally owned New American concept that blends a passion for craft food and local brews. The menu features elevated food alongside the brand's own Block beer, a curated selection of premium craft brews, wine, non-alcoholic options, and kombucha, with a family-friendly environment that includes outdoor seating suited for casual dining and larger events.
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OPENING SUMMER 2026
LOCAL ADDITION
Der Biergarten is an urban, outdoor German beer garden concept featuring over 30 rotating taps of German, Belgian, and craft beers alongside a food menu rooted in German staples — including fresh sausages, pretzels, and sausage platters — rounded out with a rotating selection of American beer garden fare.
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opened about 3 months ago
NEW CONCEPT
The Draft Shack is a Rocklin-based craft-focused taproom offering about 20 rotating taps of domestic and craft beer, plus cider, seltzer, wine, and other beverages. Founded by local beer-industry veterans, the concept emphasizes a friendly, community-oriented atmosphere for sampling diverse drinks, with light snacks and pub-style fare in a casual setting.
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opened about 2 months ago
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OPENING TBD
LOCAL ADDITION
Small-batch beers and seltzers with a live music venue.
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opened about 5 months ago
NEW CONCEPT
Small-batch beers and seltzers with a live music venue.
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opened about 1 year ago
NEW CONCEPT
Moirae Brewing Company was founded by Zach and Ariela Grinnell. The brewery offers a variety of craft beers, including the Hazel's Nuts sweet stout (6.3% ABV), the Stowaway hazy IPA (7.1% ABV), and the Von Hammersmark German Pilsner (4.8% ABV).
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opened about 7 months ago
LOCAL ADDITION
Auburn-based brewery producing a variety of craft brews including West Coast IPAs, lagers, and barrel-aged selections.
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opened about 1 year ago
RELOCATION
Darkheart Brewing is a maker of craft beer with offerings such as Scottish Ale, Festbier, and Maibock.
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opened about 2 years ago
NEW CONCEPT
Gastropub from the hospitality group behind Tropics Grill & Ale House.
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opened about 2 years ago
LOCAL ADDITION
West Sacramento based craft brewery with a passion for bikes, dogs and beer.
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opened about 2 months ago
LOCAL ADDITION
Local brewery whose name is derived from Sacramento's original settlement founded by John Sutter in 1839.
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opened about 2 years ago
NEW CONCEPT
Self-pour taproom concept offering a selection of 27 beers and 3 wines for patrons to choose from.
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opened about 2 years ago
NEW CONCEPT
From Owen Roswald and Brandon Scott, Humle Beer House has 20+ beers on tap including many from local craft breweries.
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opened about 1 year ago
RELOCATION
Palm Tree Brewing Company is a local brewery from Derek Clark and Sara Green. Their flagship beers are Queen Palm, Red Latan Palm, and Majestic Palm Ales.
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opened about 2 years ago
NEW CONCEPT
From Chris Haupt and Kris Bartow, Two Ass Brewing is known for their "Dark Donkey" beer which combines West Coast IPA and porter flavor profiles.
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opened about 3 years ago
NEW CONCEPT
From Enrique Silva, Coatza Brewing Co. offers up sours, IPAs and porters.
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opened about 2 years ago
NEW CONCEPT
A folk/bluegrass themed brewery and taproom from Katie Cooper and Matt Cooper offering lagers, IPAs, aged sours and more.
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OPENING TBD
NEW CONCEPT
Craft brewery from daughter-and-father operators Taryn and Charlie Grows.
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opened about 3 years ago
NEW CONCEPT
German style beer hall from the owners of Old Town Pizza in Elk Grove.
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