

They are also a great local micro brew with a killer organic lineup. In a dark cellar at North Coast Brewing Company, the beer bottles endured the slow crawl of time. And also if you're in Chico you need to drop by Butte Creek Brewing Co or at least pick up some 6packs. You can come back east to I-5 via hwy 299, and hit Chico, CA and have a beer with me and Sierra Nevada if you haven't had enough. Look out for whales and admire the scenery at Stornetta Lands, a hidden gem and one of the best things to do in Northern California (Point Arena) 2. Enjoy one of Dust Bowl Brewing Cos three California taprooms A must-see Central California destination, our flagship and largest taproom is located in Turlock. I'm not that much of a porter fan.but these guys had a fantastic Kona Porter that was so good I had to buy a 64oz growler for later :cross. Climb up the Point Arena Lighthouse and Museum for panoramic views of the area one of the tallest lighthouses on the west coast (Point Arena). Head up the road a bit to McKinleyville and you'll find Six Rivers Brewery, which is a great little brewery. One of my favorites is the Lost Cost Brewing company/ which has too many great beers to mention, including Downtown Brown and 8 Ball Stout.

The brewery has early closing times, so make sure to check out the hours if you make the trip to Alpine.

It is regarded by many as making one of the best IPA’s in Southern California, and that is no small feat. Also.they had the BIGGEST calamari steaks I've ever had which went great with their Amber Ale!Įven further north you will hit the Eureka/McKinleyville area which has several great brew pubs and bars. This brewery in the small town of Alpine, CA, has been making killer beers for over a decade now. When we stopped in, they had a couple horseshoe pits out back and a very nice patio where you can enjoy the sea breeze. The coast along this way has the most accessible beaches so if you’re looking to sit out on a beach, this is when to do it. Further north is a great brewery for organic ales, Eel River Brewery. Highlights: As you make your way up north, be sure to stop at Bodega Bay along the way mostly to eat at Spud Point Crab Company for their crab sandwiches. Moksa is the new kid on the craft beer block, but the Rocklin brewery has been making waves in just over a year of operation. If you have time, also hit Booneville for the Anderson Valley Brewery. But its Pliny beers have bought worldwide attention to this small NorCal brewery, and that’s why it nearly tops this list of the world’s best brewers. This monumental industry began in small batch. They've got a nice taproom and restaurant, and they brew one of my favorite pilsners(4.4%): Scrimshaw. The craft beer movement began in San Francisco in the mid-1960s and today is responsible for a whopping 7.288 billion of the state’s economy. However, I went on a brew/camping tour last summer and found some great places over on the coast. Barrel-Aged Old Rasputin XI Barrel-Aged Old Rasputin XIV Barrel. Barrel Aged Old Rasputin XXIII Barrel-Aged Old Rasputin XXII Old Stock Ale Cellar Reserve 2018 LIMITED RESERVE BEERS. I'm from Chico, and I love Sierra Nevada beers (yes, all of them!). 38 Old Rasputin Old Stock Ale PranQster Red Seal Ale Scrimshaw SEASONAL BEERS.
