Alaro Craft Brewery

The Castillo

IPA - English

Our 12X Medal Winning English IPA including 2023 US Open, 2021 NABA International Beer Awards, 2021 & 2019 California Craft Brewers Cup, 2023 & 2019 California… Read More

Our 12X Medal Winning English IPA including 2023 US Open, 2021 NABA International Beer Awards, 2021 & 2019 California Craft Brewers Cup, 2023 & 2019 California State Fair & 2018 Great American Beer Festival. A classic IPA showcasing the nuances and balance that put the IPA on the map.
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The Avenida

IPA - American

Our Double Gold Medal winning American IPA! A well balanced golden IPA with mild bitterness and a clean, dry finish. Heavily dry hopped with El Dorado,… Read More

Our Double Gold Medal winning American IPA! A well balanced golden IPA with mild bitterness and a
clean, dry finish. Heavily dry hopped with El Dorado,
Mosaic & Centennial to extract the tropical and citrus flavors while limiting the bitterness.
"Flavors so bright, you might just need shades" Read Less

La Boheme

Pilsner - Czech / Bohemian

Our 6X Medal Winning Bohemian Pilsner is made using ingredients grown in the Czech Republic such as the quintessential noble hop, Saaz, a true Czech Budejovice… Read More

Our 6X Medal Winning Bohemian Pilsner is made using ingredients grown in the Czech Republic such as the quintessential noble hop, Saaz, a true Czech Budejovice Lager Yeast and Bohemian Pilsner Malt. This golden-blonde classic shows complex maltiness, a slight honey-like sweetness and a soft, pleasantly spicy, herbal character that defines this style. “Be careful, you might just fall in love” Read Less

The Bennett

Pale Ale - American

This 5X Medal Winning American Pale Ale. We define it as a “Sacramento Pale Ale'' as it is made in the heart of Sacramento using a Sacramento grown, sustainable… Read More

This 5X Medal Winning American Pale Ale. We define it as a “Sacramento Pale Ale'' as it is made in the heart of Sacramento using a Sacramento grown,
sustainable heritage Barley and Azacca & Simcoe hops.
Clean & crisp with tropical notes of mango, papaya &
citrus.
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La Luna Oat Stout

Stout - Oatmeal

This irresistible dark beauty is silky-smooth, soft & luscious. The layering of three different types of oats create a velvety texture and the dark malts… Read More

This irresistible dark beauty is silky-smooth, soft & luscious. The layering of three different types of oats create a velvety texture and the dark malts evoke notes of roasted coffee and bitter chocolate. Served on nitrogen to highlight it’s softness. "The moon is always a trusted companion" Read Less

Ballesta

IPA - New England / Hazy

“Ballesta” is the Spanish word for “Crossbow”, the symbol of our Castle and the name of our Rotating Hop Hazy IPA. This is Number 16 and it's packed with… Read More

“Ballesta” is the Spanish word for “Crossbow”, the symbol of our Castle and the name of our Rotating Hop Hazy IPA. This is Number 16 and it's packed with Alora, Azacca, Simcoe, Citra and an experimental hop HS 16660 for bright tropical fruit flavors and aromas of Strawberry, Kiwi & Sweet Melon, Apricot & Yuzu Fruit. The Malted Oats, Wheat & Barley bring on the soft mouthfeel and smoothness.  “Bullseye!” Read Less

The Rabbit Hole

Farmhouse Ale - Saison

Our 3X Medal winning golden farmhouse ale made using a rare French Saison yeast and Admiral Maltings locally grown Munich-style malted barley. With a… Read More

Our 3X Medal winning golden farmhouse ale made using a rare French Saison yeast and Admiral Maltings locally grown Munich-style malted barley. With a drifting haze and moderate effervescence, the fruity esters of orange & lemon, spicy notes of clove & white pepper and aromas of graham cracker & honey play delightfully on the tongue. “Feed your head” Read Less

The Spaniard's Special Ale

Strong Ale - Other

Milestones, just as friendships, are worth pausing to recognize. This beer earned a Double Gold medal as a British Strong Ale! Deep and layered, this… Read More

Milestones, just as friendships, are worth pausing to recognize. This beer earned a Double Gold medal as a British Strong Ale! Deep and layered, this complex malt-forward ale gives us flavors of toasted grains and floral, caramelized sugars with just the right amount of noble hop spice and citrus. Read Less

Long Nights IPA

IPA - Cold

Double Gold Medal winning IPA! Winter brings short days, long nights, and Cold IPA’s. This special IPA is cold fermented using a lager yeast and made… Read More

Double Gold Medal winning IPA! Winter brings short days, long nights, and Cold IPA’s. This special IPA is cold fermented using a lager yeast and made with the best German-style specialty malts for a soft mouthfeel complimented by a formidable hop bill of Citra, El Dorado & Sultana for layers of citrus, pineapple & topical melon. With a body that is light and clean, it is the perfect foundation to highlight all these amazing hops. “Because it’s always IPA season” Read Less

Armada Brown

Brown Ale - English

Ahh, the British Brown Ale is without question our favorite Fall session beer. With its lightly roasted and caramelized malt profile perfectly balanced… Read More

Ahh, the British Brown Ale is without question our favorite Fall session beer. With its lightly roasted and caramelized malt profile perfectly balanced with noble hop characters, moderate alcohol content and a dry finish, it’s hard to not have another! A style that was originally designed to serve the masses and it still serves that purpose today. "You can't cross the sea by staring at the water." Read Less

Maria

Porter - American

2020-21 National Grand Champion at the United States Beer Tasting Championship! A modern version of the traditional porter that we named after the dark… Read More

2020-21 National Grand Champion at the United States Beer Tasting Championship! A modern version of the traditional porter that we named after the dark spots on the moon. An aggressive, malty dark ale with complex flavors of dark roast & chocolate harmonized by big citrus profiles from generous additions of Simcoe and Amarillo hops. “Stars can’t shine without darkness” Read Less

Balthazar

IPA - Red

Awarded "Double Gold" at the El Dorado County Commercial Beer Competition, this full bodied, garnet red IPA was made to celebrate the holiday season.… Read More

Awarded "Double Gold" at the El Dorado County Commercial Beer Competition, this full bodied, garnet red IPA was made to celebrate the holiday season. We used generous portions of specialty malts for a solid malt backbone and beautiful color with flavor and aroma from a balanced variety of CTZ, Centennial, Chinook, Mosaic & Southern Promise. “Kick off your boots!” Read Less

The Potrero

California Common

Our Double Gold medal winning California Common is an Amber Lager indigenous to the United States. This unique, U.S. born lager is fermented at ale temperatures… Read More

Our Double Gold medal winning California Common is an Amber Lager indigenous to the United States. This unique, U.S. born lager is fermented at ale temperatures - A method dating back to the late 1800's in California when refrigeration was a luxury. Our elegant amber ale is made using a special yeast strain that creates wonderful fruity yeast esters that balance the unique malt characteristics contributed from our freshly kilned, Sacramento grown, organic malt. Finished with Northern Brewer hops for the signature woody, minty notes of a great Cali Common. “Keep it classy California” Read Less

Vaquero Double IPA

IPA - Imperial / Double

Double Gold medal winning DIPA! Originally from the Iberian Peninsula, the Vaquero became the foundation for the American cowboy. This Double IPA represents… Read More

Double Gold medal winning DIPA! Originally from the Iberian Peninsula, the Vaquero became the foundation for the American cowboy. This Double IPA represents strength, commitment, and skill. Strong yet balanced with an abundant hop flavor & aroma from Simcoe, Amarillo, Chinook & Citra. “Saddle up!”
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The Allure

Blonde / Golden Ale - Other

Aww yes, the Allure, the most elegant beer we produce. A delicate, dry and complex Chardonnay Barrel Aged Brut Blonde Ale. We used special brewing techniques… Read More

Aww yes, the Allure, the most elegant beer we produce. A delicate, dry and complex Chardonnay Barrel Aged Brut Blonde Ale. We used special brewing techniques to create a beer with wine-like characteristics without the use of grapes. Aged in French Oak Chardonnay barrels and dry hopped with Huell Melon & Hallertau Blanc, this beer presents with complex notes of white grape, tropical fruit, almond & vanilla. This mysterious, intriguing and elegant beer is unlike any other! Read Less

LandLords Lager

Lager - American

Our American Lager is light, crisp, easy drinking and refreshing. Using traditional Pilsner Malt, Rice and Nobel Hops for a touch of Old-World authenticity,… Read More

Our American Lager is light, crisp, easy drinking and refreshing. Using traditional Pilsner Malt, Rice and Nobel Hops for a touch of Old-World authenticity, we made this Prohibition inspired lager to honor our friend Jim McGinnis, and Landlord of our historical building. “The check is in the mail”
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Shield Maiden

Blonde / Golden Ale - Other

Shieldmaidens were female warriors who prided themselves on both inner and outer strength. We teamed up with our friends at the Pink Boots Society and… Read More

Shieldmaidens were female warriors who prided themselves on both inner and outer strength. We teamed up with our friends at the Pink Boots Society and using a special hop blend formulated by the Society, we created this fruity, floral and mildly bitter Strong Blonde Ale to celebrate your Inner Warrior.
“To assist, inspire and encourage” Read Less

Caravana Summer IPA

IPA - American

Our summertime IPA is built to be crisp, clean, refreshing and pack flavor. It leads with clean hop notes of orange blossom and citrus peel balanced against… Read More

Our summertime IPA is built to be crisp, clean, refreshing and pack flavor. It leads with clean hop notes of orange blossom and citrus peel balanced against a spine of cereal & fresh crackers. Hopped with Mosaic, Azacca, Huell Melon and Saaz hops to really dress up this ale, perfect for the hot Sacramento summer. “Take me, Spanish Caravan"
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Harvest Crown Oktoberfest

Märzen

Made to celebrate fall, this German amber lager is full bodied yet wonderfully mellow. Made using Admiral Pacific Victor malt for deep, complex notes… Read More

Made to celebrate fall, this German amber lager is full bodied yet wonderfully mellow. Made using Admiral Pacific Victor malt for deep, complex notes of malt with a dry finish balanced by the elegant fragrance of the German hop, Hallertau Mittelfruh, considered the highest grade Hallertau Noble hop available. This truly is "liquid bread" or as the Germans would say, “Flüssiges Brot"! Read Less

Rising Together Rye IPA

IPA - Rye

Made to celebrate Sacramento Beer Week, the Rising Together initiative was designed to show camaraderie among Sacramento Breweries. The sale of this beer… Read More

Made to celebrate Sacramento Beer Week, the Rising Together initiative was designed to show camaraderie among Sacramento Breweries. The sale of this beer supports the Sacramento Area Brewers Guild.

We are super excited to release our version this year which was brewed at Alaro in partnership with our longtime friend Al Griffin, AKA “Bossman” from Placerville Public House. We brewed a 7.0% Golden Rye IPA made with two types of Rye Malt balanced by a tasty hop blend of 6 hops including Bru 1, Southern Passion & Strata.
“Together, we Rise!” Read Less

Adrianna Mexican Dark Lager

Lager - Vienna

A well balanced, reddish amber lager with a soft smooth maltiness, a hint of bitterness, and a clean finish. Fun fact – this style originated in Vienna… Read More

A well balanced, reddish amber lager with a soft smooth maltiness, a hint of bitterness, and a clean finish. Fun fact – this style originated in Vienna but gained huge popularity after Austrian immigrant brewers began producing it in Mexico! This flavorful refreshing lager embodies our #BeerFlavoredBeer mantra! Read Less

Three Crows Black Lager

Schwarzbier

Dark in color but light in body. This Black Lager gets its color by using a special blend of specialty malts and extended cold lagering to develop soft… Read More

Dark in color but light in body. This Black Lager gets its color by using a special blend of specialty malts and extended cold lagering to develop soft layered flavors of coffee and chocolate with a body of roast and earthy hop presence for balance. A surprisingly refreshing, low alcohol, full flavor Lager that is perfect to cool the summer heat. Read Less

For Goons And Glory

Blonde / Golden Ale - Other

A light, bright and completely crushable Golden Ale made in collaboration with “Make Money Millionaires”, our Head Brewer's Hockey Team to celebrate the… Read More

A light, bright and completely crushable Golden Ale made in collaboration with “Make Money Millionaires”, our Head Brewer's Hockey Team to celebrate the 2022 US Pond Hockey Championships. Brewers Gold and El Dorado hops shine bright here so drop the mitts and grab a pint, eh!? “Look good, play good” Read Less

Seven Disciples DIPA

IPA - Imperial / Double

With notes of Mango, Passionfruit & Apricot, this super juicy, heavily hopped DIPA will take on a tropical journey. It gains its softness from the use… Read More

With notes of Mango, Passionfruit & Apricot, this super juicy, heavily hopped DIPA will take on a tropical journey. It gains its softness from the use of Oats and the layering of Idaho 7, African Queen, Amarillo and Simcoe hops create the flavorful and aromatic bliss. Read Less

The Khosa

IPA - Imperial / Double

Named after a Zulu warrior tribe, our Double IPA showcases a very rare and beautiful hop from South Africa named “African Queen”. An ultra smooth DIPA… Read More

Named after a Zulu warrior tribe, our Double IPA showcases a very rare and beautiful hop from South Africa named “African Queen”. An ultra smooth DIPA with restrained bitterness and brightness of passion fruit, earthiness of lemon grass and a finish of tangerine. “Never apologize for being powerful” Read Less