SARA

You're going to hit commute traffic on the way to Sante, not the way home. Earlier is better, they open at 3 on Thurs and noon on Friday. Noon on Friday is probably my favorite time to be there, but that's usually also helped by the fact that I'm "working" remotely then.

East Coast IPAs are getting better, but they still rarely match up to even the average stuff out here. We generally aren't great at Porters and non-BA stouts, but IPAs and as of recently fruited tart saisons are right in the wheelhouse.

 

This might be a stupid question...but you are going to Cellarmaker right? And imho SARA is worth it, very relaxing brewery visit and world class beers.

 

lol are you two on your phones on BA @ cellarmaker right now

 

Genuinely curious what this means. What styles are native to the east coast other than the relatively new phenomenon of "east coast" IPA? As recently as five years ago, the only well-respected IPA/DIPAs from the east coast were Heady or came from Hill Farmstead.

 

It's worth the trip. And this is coming from someone who is underwhelmed by several Sante Adairius beers. You'll be glad you went, bottles or no bottles.

 

i swear every single Sara thread that starts on BA ends up somewhere just like this...
{unwatch thread button here I come}

 

NOOBS
Enjoy your trip

 

that was not really directed at you, it just always ends up with everyone has different tastes so everyone has an opinion - none of which really matters too much if you don't know what else someone likes to drink so you can relate it to their palate. So in the end the threads always start with "should i go" and end up with "this is better/worse than that", and again there are a bunch of threads I have seen on this through the years since Sante opened. Again, was not directed at anyone, just an observation, and if you do make it over ask if I am there I will be happy to show you around the place if you are interested...

edit: of course another way to find input is untappd - lots of ratings/reviews there every day

 

Try and get over the hill (17 as early as possible), especially Fridays. Enjoy your visit...and if you really want bottles try and set an IP trade while you are in town.

 

If your only gonna be in Santa Clara or Capitola Sara is a stop for sure maybe Discretion it's also in Capitola, hermitage in San Jose is a chill spot with some great beer.