Urban Roots (2022)

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  1. jakecattleco

    jakecattleco Grand Pooh-Bah (3,749) Sep 3, 2008 California
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    New 2022 thread. Getting harder for them to fly under the radar. Lots of diverse styles done well.


    Nice smoked helles, All the Smoke, pouring right now.
     
    #1 jakecattleco, May 10, 2022
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  2. atomicpunk5151

    atomicpunk5151 Maven (1,280) Jul 25, 2010 California
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    Best Oktoberfest Festbier I had locally in Northern California this season.

    Urban Roots - Mellowwood Festbier
    Oak Barrel lagered Oktoberfest beer

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    #2 atomicpunk5151, Oct 25, 2022
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  3. VitisVinifera

    VitisVinifera Pundit (879) Feb 25, 2013 California

    it's getting a lot more expensive to eat and drink there. That said, last time I was there, about 10 days ago, Rob was there and I had a short appreciative chat with him.

    2 regular lunches and 4 beers and a few to go was $175
     
    #3 VitisVinifera, Oct 26, 2022
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  4. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    I remember it being a bit spendy when the wife and I visited a few months back, but that's considerably more than I recall paying for lunch there. Ouch!!!
     
    #4 John_M, Oct 26, 2022
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  5. VitisVinifera

    VitisVinifera Pundit (879) Feb 25, 2013 California

    Yeah I had to break from my date and scour that bill. It shocked me. I mean the $14 375 mLbottle of coffee BB stout was good but......
     
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  6. jakecattleco

    jakecattleco Grand Pooh-Bah (3,749) Sep 3, 2008 California
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    I'm not going to disagree about the increased expense. But who hasn't raised prices in line with them? Honestly, I don't feel they're out of line with other spots in Sac, especially for the beer quality. I don’t like the added expense but I understand it. And last I checked many 4 pks of 16oz cans of hops and lagers were $14-18. So tell me who in Sac is cheaper, or even comparable in price, for similar quality?

    I've got a bunch of travel to FL and Midwest destinations coming up. Very interested to see how pricing compares abroad. The few data points I got in Denver during GABF didn't seem that different from prices around Sac for comparable beer/food quality. YMMV
     
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  7. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    Obviously, I think a lot depends on what one orders. That being said, I usually figure that lunch for two and a couple of beers per person is going to run in the $75 to $80, tops (for two entree dishes and an appetizer/starter). Then maybe another $30 for the beers to go? Again, it depends on what one orders. Tax and tip is going to get the cost on up there a bit, but still... A buck seventy five for what @VitisVinifera purchased just seems a bit high. Not outlandish or incomprehensible, but definitely a bit spendy. IMHO
     
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  8. jakecattleco

    jakecattleco Grand Pooh-Bah (3,749) Sep 3, 2008 California
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    @John_M, my suspicion is its the to-go stuff driving the price. Most meal entree options are $15-20, and most full pours are $7-9. But start adding in to-go single beers (saisons, stouts, BA stuff) are easily $10-20+ each. Their 4pk prices aren't unreasonable $14-18, but 32 oz crowlers aren't much of a price break from onsite pours ($13). None of this was atypical from what I saw at a couple spots in Denver (Our Mutual Friend and Bierstadt). I'm not saying I endorse the increased expense, but I understand it and find it comparable to other similar establishments IME.
     
    #8 jakecattleco, Oct 26, 2022
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  9. DefenCorps

    DefenCorps Grand Pooh-Bah (4,838) Jan 18, 2007 Oregon
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    If a few of those are $15/375ml barrel aged beers, that can run up pretty quick
     
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  10. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    @DefenCorps; @jakecattleco

    I don't think there's any disagreement in our posts and opinions. As I mentioned, it of course depends on what was ordered. If you order 3 or 4 ba stouts to go.along with your lunch, that's going to jack the price tag up pretty quick. However, if that were the case, I would presume that the $175 wouldn't (or shouldn't) have come as s surprise to @VitisVinifera.
     
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  11. atomicpunk5151

    atomicpunk5151 Maven (1,280) Jul 25, 2010 California
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    Yeah, the $175 for Lunch is misleading here. I think it was explained above, large order of TOGO bottles is a lot of that cost.

    Inflation and higher costs have hit everywhere for sure.

    The typical person is going to go in there and spend $20ish on Food. Then $10 to $15ish on beer. You are out the door at $30 to $35 (plus tip & tax). If you chose some togo beer, that is going to be more of course.

    They have always had their menu with $ pricing online. ZERO surprises. https://www.urbanrootsbrewing.com/menu
     
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  12. DefenCorps

    DefenCorps Grand Pooh-Bah (4,838) Jan 18, 2007 Oregon
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    Back to beer, their Festbier is particularly excellent. I've enjoyed all their lagers, and this is no exception.
     
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    atomicpunk5151 Maven (1,280) Jul 25, 2010 California
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  14. atomicpunk5151

    atomicpunk5151 Maven (1,280) Jul 25, 2010 California
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    Got a couple more Urban Roots cans.

    NEW Hazy Pale Ale. Ghost Monument. Riwaka, Galaxy and Mosaic hops. Quite a bit of big flavor in a small 5% package. Solid.

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    Overhead View, American Lager. Lorien hops. Great Crispy Boi.

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    #14 atomicpunk5151, Nov 30, 2022
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  15. BabaBeer

    BabaBeer Savant (1,217) Oct 1, 2014 California
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    I tried the overhead view the other day and also thought it was great (perfect beer to have while watching the World Cup). I'll have to look out for the Ghost Monument
     
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  16. jakecattleco

    jakecattleco Grand Pooh-Bah (3,749) Sep 3, 2008 California
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    Some new (to me) things in cans today included this Cold IPA. More than worthy of a spin.

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    #16 jakecattleco, Dec 7, 2022
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  17. atomicpunk5151

    atomicpunk5151 Maven (1,280) Jul 25, 2010 California
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    CALI PILS - All American Premium Lager. From their description: Dry hopped with Citra and Mosaic hops, plus some German hops.

    Pretty damn good. Crisp for sure. Could drink this on the regular.

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    #17 atomicpunk5151, Dec 7, 2022
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  18. atomicpunk5151

    atomicpunk5151 Maven (1,280) Jul 25, 2010 California
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    Another solid Hazy IPA. Trampled by Lambs. Strata, NZ Motueka and Citra. Pretty tropical and soft, drinkable. They used a lot of Oates on this one.

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  19. jakecattleco

    jakecattleco Grand Pooh-Bah (3,749) Sep 3, 2008 California
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    Agreed, really hoping to see this again in late Spring headed into Summer.
     
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  20. VitisVinifera

    VitisVinifera Pundit (879) Feb 25, 2013 California

    UR have done a few beers with Phish lyric titles. This may be another one (it may be from the start of Maze)
     
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