What's New 2017 California BEER

ANAHEIM Anaheim Brews Up New Craft Beer Offerings Anaheim’s craft beer scene continues to expand with two new offerings. Golden Road Brewing across from Angel Stadium will complete a massive 56,000-square-foot expansion this summer that will include three outdoor bars, a sit-down restaurant, event space, kids play area, dog run, projectors and outdoor fire pits. Over in downtown Anaheim, Modern Times’ Leisuretown aims to push the boundaries of beer at its new destination brewery coming in late 2017. Located in a craftsman house with the property spanning 31,927 square feet, patrons can look forward to innovative beer, a café, stalls serving food from Southern California’s best chefs, a swimming pool complete with poolside bar, movie screen and great coffee.

BRIDGEPORT Nano-Brewery Coming to Mammoth Lakes Region this Summer Bridgeport, known for its trout streams and lakes, will welcome Big Meadow Brewery Co.’s tasting room on Main Street (Highway 395) this summer. Located in the former Lazy Coconut space, the nano-brewery and tasting room represents the dream of the Lierlys, a husband and wife team who ditched the corporate world and big city life for tiny house living (300 square feet) and small batch brew production. The owners will design the space to reflect the town’s fishing/hiking offerings and laid-back vibe, as well as the Gold Rush era and the nearby historic ghost town of Bodie. It will include roughly 500 square feet of public space and a similar amount of brewing space, producing a maximum of 1,200 kegs per year and selling pints, growlers, special occasion bottles, merchandise and kegs from local hops. The tasting room will serve beers whose names were inspired by the Bridgeport area and lifestyle, such as the Buck Eye PA.  | MONOCOUNTY.ORG

 BURBANK New Tap Rooms Coming Soon to Burbank Burbank’s craft beer movement will soon gain momentum with two new tap rooms debuting this summer. Ever since Tony Yanow’s Tony’s Darts Away launched the city’s beer movement several years ago, the scene has exploded—culminating this year with the openings of the Verdugo West Brewing Co. in January and the soon-to-open Yard House in May. The Lincoln Beer Company will open their first brewery in Burbank this summer.   | VISITBURBANK.COM

LOMPOC Solvang Brewing Company Opens in Lompoc The Solvang Brewing Company recently opened its doors in Lompoc, offering fine ales and cuisine with a brewery located on the premises. The brewery features an on-site taproom that enables visitors to enjoy a wide selection of craft beers. The state-of-the-art brewing company offers its patrons both inside and outside seating. EXPLORELOMPOC.COM

NAPA Napa Dishes Out New Epicurean Experiences Napa recently welcomed new wine and food experiences around downtown. Anticipated nano-brewery Tannery Bend Beerworks opened to the public on March 18, serving “ultralocal” craft beer made from regionally grown hops and other ingredients. Inspired to bring authentic Japanese culture to Napa, winemaker and entrepreneur Kenzo Tsujimoto recently opened Kenzo Napa at Kenzo Estates Winery. This high-end Japanese restaurant showcases the passion and artistic essence of Japanese cuisine in an intimate setting with just 27 seats. The exclusive culinary experience is led by renowned, three-star Michelin Executive Chef Hiroyuki Kanda, who works closely with owner Kenzo to design an unforgettable menu that fuses tradition and innovation— featuring fresh seafood flown in daily from a Tokyo fish market. Tucked away from the main thoroughfare of the Silverado Trail, Stags’ Leap Winery recently renovated their Manor House, offering private tastings in the beautiful stone Victorian. Historic detail, a grand fireplace and gorgeous stained glass create a rich setting to taste Stags’ Leaps fine wines. A tasting includes an estate tour, where guests can marvel at fruit orchards and gardens amid acres of vineyards. Pine Ridge Winery recently expanded its presence with the opening of Cellar 47, an intimate tasting room that showcases the many Pine Ridge varietals produced from all five Napa Valley appellations. This rustic-yetelegant tasting room is built inside a cave on the grounds of the winery, and invites visitors to explore and discover Pine Ridge’s enticing wines with a bit of majestic ambience. Visitors can choose between two daily tastings at Cellar 47.   | DONAPA.COM

OAKLAND New Beer Garden Brewing in Oakland New Beer Garden and Brewery Old Kan & Beer Co. recently opened in West Oakland, featuring a neighborhood-friendly concept with a dining room area, private dining room and outdoor patio space. Created by Chef James Syhabout and Linden Street Brewery founder Adam Lamoreaux, Old Kan Beer & Co. pays homage to simple beer culture, offering three beers: Old Kan Original, Old Kan Dark and Old Kan Light.  | VISITOAKLAND.ORG

OAKLAND Roses’ Taproom Coming to Oakland This Summer Oakland’s Temescal neighborhood will welcome Roses’ Taproom this summer, offering a family friendly atmosphere, changing tap of six beers and locally sourced small bites. Husband and wife owners Hillary Huffard and Luke Janson—who started dating because of their passion for brewing—designed the taproom, which will eventually offer a home brewing course to the public, as well as growlers and a membership program.  | VISITOAKLAND.ORG   ROSESTAPROOM.COM

REDDING Final Draft Brewing Company Opens Downtown Final Draft Brewing Company opened in March in downtown Redding, offering creative craft beers and a full-service restaurant serving “multi-cuisine” fare. Guests can play on its regulation corn-hole court while they enjoy live music. Final Draft is the third brew pub in Redding’s old town core, joining Wildcard Brewing’s Downtown Tied House on Butte Street and Woody’s Brewing on Oregon Street. Like Woody’s, Final Draft brews its beer on site. Greater Redding’s local beer roster also includes Fall River Brewing and California Brewing.   | VISITREDDING.COM

SACRAMENTO The Bank Breaks into Sacramento’s Culinary Scene This summer, a group of Sacramento developers will open The Bank, a “culinary concourse” showcasing some of the region’s best food vendors, allowing visitors to experience the restaurant scene of America’s Farm-to-Fork Capital, Sacramento, in one stop. The Bank, formerly known as the D.O. Mills Bank Building, stands at the northwest corner of 7th and J streets in Sacramento. The structure was erected in 1912 and has stood the test of time as a financial institution, office building, and host to occasions such as wedding receptions and high school proms. After its renovation, the structure will emerge as a completely new space containing three levels and 30,000 square feet of eateries and watering holes. The building’s original bank vaults, located underground, will be converted to a taproom. A rooftop garden patio will be available to rent for private events.  | VISITSACRAMENTO.COM

TORRANCE New Beer Experiences Debut in Torrance Torrance’s craft beer options recently expanded, including Zymurgy Brew Works—the first “DIY” brewery in town. Here, beer lovers can geek out on all things craft brew by making an appointment to brew their very own beer, under the guidance of brewmasters offering recipes, tips and tricks. For those who like to pair their brew with another experience, Yoga + Beer at the Dude’s Brewing Company takes place every second Saturday of the month. A certified yoga instructor guides visitors through a one-hour, all-levels yoga practice, and after saying “Namaste,” everyone grabs a pint of their choice with selections ranging from IPAs and Blonde to Blood Orange Amber. | DISCOVERTORRANCE.COM

WESTLAKE VILLAGE Five Threads Brewing Company Expands Taproom Local favorite Five Threads Brewing Co. in Conejo Valley just unveiled a bigger and better taproom, making what was once a cozy space a much more open, inviting spot for beer drinkers to do what they do best. Five Threads has also extended its operating hours to include Tuesdays—meaning locals and visitors alike can enjoy a craft brew six days a week. This laid-back and playful brewery warmly welcomes guests with reclaimed wood finishes, free Wi-Fi, board games and, of course, a roster of great beers ranging from fruity and hoppy to robust and dark.  | CONEJO.COM  

 

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