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Central Coast 2021 – Day 2

Day 2 was wine day. Tin City then Thacher Winery on winding Vineyard Road. But I did find one brewery to be and one new (to me) brewery as well as a to-go stop at a reliable standby…

Silva Brewing was on a to-go only day, so I picked up their red ale 4-pack to take back to the hotel room to make up for the red ale from Hog Canyon….

…which was fine, made even better by the patio of the Paso Market complex on Spring Street.

Also on Spring Street is but on the southern end is the soon to arrive Paso Robles Brewing. For the next trip.

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Central Coast 2021 – Day 1

Fortuitously, Brandon from San Diego Beer News wrote a nice guide to Paso Robles and Atascadero breweries, check it HERE, just before my trip with Mom.

So now I am in the Central Coast drinking beer like a beer traveler!

First visit to Firestone’s main campus in two years and I got to try a flight of anniversary beers. 24 was my favorite.

First visit to Kilokilo Brewing just down the road from FW. Just had time for one beer, the award winning Milk Shaka POG IPA, it was heavy on the lactose and quite sweet. Bought a mixed four-pack of pale ale and IPA for further tasting.

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Tap It Brewing

Their motto is “Tap it, taste it, love it”

Tap It is based in beautiful San Luis Obispo.

They have two offerings on draft or in bottles:
APA
“Truly a handcrafted original, our American Pale Ale is a distinctive, crisp beer that’s delightfully easy to drink. Its deep golden color, full-bodied mouth feel and robust flavors combine to create a smooth finish with just the right amount of snap, presenting the perfect pour. 5.5% ABV”

IPA
“Our traditional India Pale Ale is continually hopped throughout the brewing process to provide the distinctively rich, aromatic flavors associated with this brewery classic. Made with four different varieties of light, citrusy hops, the flavors harmonize and combine with the initial sweetness of the malt to create a full-bodied beer that’s smooth, satisfying and exceptionally drinkable. 6.5% ABV”

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Ojai Beverage Company

Since my parents are more into wine than beer, I am relieved to find places that serve both and serve both well. The Ojai Beverage Company is such a place.

This is a recent tap list. (Yes, tap list)
St. Louis Framboise Lambic
Sierra Nevada Crystal Wheat
North Coast Scrimshaw Pilsner
Green Flash West Coast IPA
Paulaner Salvador Doppelbock
Unibroue Trois Pistoles Strong Dark Ale
Abita Turbo Dog Brown Ale
Shipyard Pugsley’s Signature XXXX IPA
Klokke Roeland Belgian Strong Ale
Kona Pipeline Porter
Acme Pale Ale
Nitrogen Tap-Island Brew. Starry Night Stout

Check their website HERE