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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 1 month ago
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The Bier Projekt is a chef-driven beer cellar rooted in monastic brewing tradition, focusing on Trappist and abbey ale imports paired with natural wines and a food menu featuring items such as duck confit grilled cheese, European-style sausages, and raclette.
opened about 2 months ago
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Balance Beerworks is a Sacramento-based craft brewery founded by a team of craft beer industry veterans, with a tap lineup spanning lagers, IPAs, seasonal brews, and experimental styles.
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opened about 4 months ago
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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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opened about 5 months ago
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Local brewery whose name is derived from Sacramento's original settlement founded by John Sutter in 1839.
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opened about 6 months ago
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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 8 months ago
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Small-batch beers and seltzers with a live music venue.
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opened about 10 months ago
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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
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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 1 year ago
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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
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Geisthaus Brewing Co. is a brewery and taproom that produces different types of lagers, including pale lagers, amber and dark lagers, modern hoppy American lagers, and some specialty and seasonal lagers.
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opened about 2 years ago
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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
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Burning Barrel Brewing Co. is a Rancho Cordova-based distillery and tasting room serving several types of wines and craft beers.
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opened about 2 years ago
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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 2 years ago
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West Sacramento based craft brewery with a passion for bikes, dogs and beer.
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opened about 2 years ago
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Gastropub from the hospitality group behind Tropics Grill & Ale House.
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opened about 3 years ago
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Fowler Ranch Farm Brewery is a family-owned brewery and is part of Fowler Nurseries Inc. which is a fruit and nut tree nursery that has been in operation since 1912. Fowler Ranch Farm Brewery includes a taproom that has both indoor and outdoor seating.
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opened about 3 years ago
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Self-pour taproom concept offering a selection of 27 beers and 3 wines for patrons to choose from.
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opened about 3 years ago
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A folk/bluegrass themed brewery and taproom from Katie Cooper and Matt Cooper offering lagers, IPAs, aged sours and more.
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opened about 3 years ago
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From Owen Roswald and Brandon Scott, Humle Beer House has 20+ beers on tap including many from local craft breweries.
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