Central Coast Suggestions

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  1. dksl16

    dksl16 Zealot (734) Sep 12, 2008 California
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    Driving from Los Angeles to SLO. Been a year since I've made the trip. Any interesting breweries/bars/bottle shops along the route open since then?
     
    #1 dksl16, May 6, 2021
  2. rhertan

    rhertan Crusader (461) Jan 22, 2008 California

    Liquid Gravity and There Does not Exist in SLO are two breweries that opened right before the pandemic. Both do a great job. Central Coast Brewing is always solid

    There is also Humdinger Brewing in Arroyo Grande worth checking out
     
    #2 rhertan, May 6, 2021
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  3. AlexM

    AlexM Pooh-Bah (1,868) Jun 9, 2011 California
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    Agreed on the two new ones in SLO: Liquid Gravity & There Does Not Exist ... and of course you can't pass by Buelton without a stop at Barrelworks!
     
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  4. UnknownKoger

    UnknownKoger Pooh-Bah (1,895) Jul 9, 2010 California
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    Not beer-related, but grab a gigantic sandwich at High St. Deli. Goddamn they're good
     
    #4 UnknownKoger, May 6, 2021
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  5. weaverr

    weaverr Zealot (729) Jun 10, 2008 California

    Firestone Walker Buellton Barrelworks is a must-stop for me when we go pick up our wine clubs. Plenty of Figueroa Mountain brewpubs in the area as well.

    How long are you looking to make this trip? You can make a whole weekend out of stops in the Valley and Santa Barbara.
     
    #5 weaverr, May 7, 2021
  6. HaoleToYouToo

    HaoleToYouToo Zealot (519) Mar 26, 2014 Hawaii
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    Ryan (most recently from Beachwood Blendery & Lost Abbey, Pizza Port SC) & his wife Jacque (Beachwood BBQ & PP/former Executive Director of OC Brewers Guild) opened Wild Fields Brewhouse in Atascadero about 1.5-2 years ago: https://wildfields.com/https://wildfields.com/

    Riven is a good czech-style pilsner & they have a bunch of other really solid beers. Also cans to-go. They serve food & have games for adults & kids. Worth a visit.

    6907 EL CAMINO REAL
    ATASCADERO, CA 93422
     
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  7. That_Bearded_Guy

    That_Bearded_Guy Savant (1,068) Jan 25, 2016 California
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    I second this.
     
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  8. dksl16

    dksl16 Zealot (734) Sep 12, 2008 California
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    Really enjoyed Liquid Gravity. Great patio, nice selection. Standout was the R U Still Down west coast IPA (current hop combo is mosaic and citra). Planned to hit up There Does Not Exist but it closes at 8.
     
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  9. RKP1967

    RKP1967 Savant (1,150) Sep 26, 2010 Virginia

    I'm a big time beer guy (drinking a barrel aged stout as i work from home right now.)

    But when it comes to the Central Coast, isn't the correct answer "stick with the cabernet sauvignons?"
     
    #9 RKP1967, May 10, 2021
  10. unlikelyspiderperson

    unlikelyspiderperson Grand Pooh-Bah (3,966) Mar 12, 2013 California
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    Maybe if you enjoy wine. Plenty of tasty beer around those parts as well though
     
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  11. dksl16

    dksl16 Zealot (734) Sep 12, 2008 California
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    Why not do both? When I go to Austin, I don't eat BBQ every meal -- as tempting as that may be.
     
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  12. bret27

    bret27 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,064) Mar 10, 2009 California
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    Casa Agria is in Oxnard. It would be on the way if you’re going the coastal route.
    I’ve only had a few of their beers so can’t really vouch for them.
    I know some people are big fans.
     
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  13. AndresR

    AndresR Pundit (832) Jul 19, 2009 California
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  14. jakecattleco

    jakecattleco Grand Pooh-Bah (3,749) Sep 3, 2008 California
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    Right, gotta fit in a trip to Chuy's!
     
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  15. weaverr

    weaverr Zealot (729) Jun 10, 2008 California

    Pinot Noir. Cabernet is Napa/Sonoma area.
     
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  16. walterfredo

    walterfredo Savant (1,032) Nov 22, 2011 California
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    there is PLENTY of amazing cabs that come out of paso area. Not to mention amazing rhone blends.
     
    #16 walterfredo, May 11, 2021
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  17. AlexM

    AlexM Pooh-Bah (1,868) Jun 9, 2011 California
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    TH Estate, L'Aventure. Clos Solene, Paix Sur Terre, Epoch ... and don't sleep on the Turley Cab!
     
    #17 AlexM, May 12, 2021
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  18. UnknownKoger

    UnknownKoger Pooh-Bah (1,895) Jul 9, 2010 California
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    Paix Sur Terre's mourvedre was mind-blowing the first time I had it
     
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  19. AlexM

    AlexM Pooh-Bah (1,868) Jun 9, 2011 California
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    ABSOLUTELY!
     
    #19 AlexM, May 12, 2021
  20. einhorn

    einhorn Savant (1,175) Nov 3, 2005 California

    Paso Robles area is the land of zinfandel. And of course great cabs too. It's actually too hot in Paso for pinot noir, they come out of the southern part of the county and Santa Barbara.
     
    #20 einhorn, May 12, 2021
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