Stops between Monterey and SFO?

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  1. MichaelinFishers

    MichaelinFishers Initiate (0) Mar 10, 2009 Indiana

    I'm driving from Monterey to SFO for a late flight back east. Looking for recommendations of where to stop for tastings or a quick pint or two. Still undecided whether I'm taking 101 all the way or Hwy 1 to Santa Cruz and then over to San Jose and up.

    What are the can't miss stops?
     
    #1 MichaelinFishers, Nov 20, 2014
  2. Saxmusik45

    Saxmusik45 Initiate (0) Nov 18, 2011 California

    Sante Adairius Rustic Ales in Capitola will probably be everybody's number 1 suggestion
     
    #2 Saxmusik45, Nov 20, 2014
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  3. sourdog

    sourdog Initiate (0) Feb 24, 2014 California
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    Yep, SARA hands down is the #1 don't miss stop along the way. As you get to the Bay Area, Ale Arsenal right off the 101 in San Carlos (close to SFO) is a good beer bar that always has good taps.
     
    #3 sourdog, Nov 20, 2014
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  4. AndresR

    AndresR Pundit (832) Jul 19, 2009 California
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    #4 AndresR, Nov 20, 2014
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  5. AptosBeerDrinker

    AptosBeerDrinker Initiate (0) Aug 9, 2011 California

    If you have enough time you could even hit SARA and continue up Highway 1 to 280 and avoid the bay area all together. It's a much prettier drive and not all that much longer depending on the time of day.
     
    #5 AptosBeerDrinker, Nov 20, 2014
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  6. cbn1966

    cbn1966 Devotee (309) Aug 18, 2008 California

    If you are into cask beer, Freewheel Brewing is a couple of minutes from SFO in Redwood City
     
    #6 cbn1966, Nov 21, 2014
  7. MichaelinFishers

    MichaelinFishers Initiate (0) Mar 10, 2009 Indiana

    Thanks everyone! I had stopped at SARA on the way down a few days earlier, but that didn't stop me from taking a second visit. Also made the stop at Ale Arsenal (to use the bathroom as much as to get another beer; that West Bay traffic does indeed suck) and tried their house IPA three different ways (straight and two unusual dry-hops). Thanks for the recommendations!
     
    #7 MichaelinFishers, Nov 22, 2014
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