Sacramento Beer

Uh-huh. I smell sarcasm.

 

I may be biased because I live 5 minutes from it, but I love Total Wine. They have a great selection and always have new stuff. I know Davis Beer Shoppe has more knowledgeable staff, but if you know what you're looking for I've almost never had trouble with Total Wine.

 

But if he has a tax refund to spend he can probably afford a bottle Pliny, a bottle of Alpine and maybe have enough left for a pint on tap.

 

And bonus, if you use total wines website you can have them email you when the beer you want is in...like oh say Sucaba.

 

I would suggest a trip to SHODriver's Cellar in Lincoln. It's the only place in the Sacramento area where you will find out of distribution and aged beers I might consider letting walk out my front door!

 

It's all pretty hit and miss as far as bottles go. There are a few places that get in some harder to find beers, but they go so fast you almost have to be there when they're unpacking the box. You'd probably be better off chasing down some good taps, especially given that this Saturday is the beginning of beer week.

Just for example, in Davis, Davis Beer Shop, Nugget Market, Davis Co-op, and Aggie Liquor all get Pliny, but they often run out within hours of putting it on the shelf, so unless you happen to walk in at just the right time all you're going to see is empty shelf space. But the Davis Graduate usually has it on tap. If I were you, I'd probably plan on swinging by DBS, which always has a lot of good if not rare stuff, and then to Sac for some Beer Week--check their website for good taps.

 

Speaking of sacto beer Sucaba is now at final gravity.... And Pliny the younger will be in auburn soon.

 

Where in Auburn?

 

World pub......they said they would have it soon! I assume to release some time during sacto beer week. I'd follow them on facebook cause they might put it up only a few hours before they plan to tap it.
https://www.facebook.com/pages/World-Pub/244564571550

 

Interesting, never been there. I don't live in Auburn, but I have family that does, thanks for the heads up.

 

It's a small bar maybe 6-8 stools and 4-8 booths(standing room also)...Only about 6 taps(all craft) then some fridges filled with mostly craft beer bombers besides maybe a bud light or two. Small and fun! A very craft/intimate/friendly feel.

 

Where did you find the BA Bigfoot?

 

Second Davis Beer Shop. Almost all limited/rotating brews.