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Lagers

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Saison [ale]

We used the classic Dupont yeast, grains of paradise, and chamomile to brew this Belgian Farmhouse Ale. Light in body and color, nice and spicy, a bit fruity, with a crisp, refreshing finish. (5.6% abv)
  • On Tap
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APA (American Pale Ale) [ale]

Inspired by West Coast hop-heads. Medium-bodied, copper in color, with a hint of caramel. The floral hop nose and dry finish are yours courtesy of Yakima Cascade hops. Unfiltered and dry hopped for more hop flavor and aroma.
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Alt [ale]

A rich, reddish-brown German ale as brewed in Dusseldorf. Longer cold maturation mellows the palate. Medium-bodied with a hint of caramel and toastiness and a pleasant, lingering hop finish.
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Belgian Strong [ale]

A very full-bodied, Belgian-style strong ale. Amber in color, fruity, and very complex. The unique Belgian yeast strain and secret spices provide a complex nose and incredible spicy palate. (8.2% abv)
  • GOLD MEDAL WINNER
  • Gold medal 2004 California State Fair
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Belgian Tripel [ale]

We used the classic Westmalle Trappist yeast in this complex Belgian-style ale. Deep golden in color, medium to full-bodied, nice and fruity, with a slightly dry and spicy finish. Very drinkable and decptively 9.0% abv.
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Brown Ale [ale]

A light to medium-bodied, slightly toasty English ale. The small percentage of highly kilned chocolate malt adds a touch of nuttiness.
  • GOLD MEDAL WINNER
  • Gold medal 2003 LA County Fair
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Burton Ale [ale]

A late 18th century English pale ale. The hard water found around Burton-on-Trent accentuates the malt and hop character. Reddish in color, medium-bodied, slightly fruity and caramelly with a lingering dry, hoppy finish.
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Cream Ale [ale]

A light, turn-of-the century American ale. Corn sugar added to the boil provides a hint of residual sweetness. Straw colored, a bit fruity and smooth, with a pleasant hop bouquet.
  • GOLD MEDAL WINNER
  • On Tap
  • Gold medal winner at the 2005 and 2001 Great American Beer Festival
  • Gold medal at the 2002 Californa State Fair
  • Gold medal at the 2004 LA County Fair
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ESB [ale]

A premium English draft pale ale. Medium-bodied, amber in color, fruity and caramelly, with a pleasant hop nose and a classically dry, hoppy finish.
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Hefeweizen [ale]

A classic Bavarian wheat beer. Fifty-percent wheat malt adds a slight tanginess to the finish. The true Bavarian yeast strain provides a hint of clove and banana. Unfiltered to leave in the utmost flavor. Lemon garnish available upon request.
  • SILVER MEDAL WINNER
  • On Tap
  • Silver medal winner at the 2009 LA International Beer Competition
  • Judged best Bavarian Hefeweizen 2002 California State Fair
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Irish Red [ale]

A medium-bodied, slightly toasty, Irish-style ale. Very smooth and easy to drink.
  • GOLD MEDAL WINNER
  • On Tap
  • Gold medal winner at the 2006 World Beer Cup
  • Gold medal winner at the 2006 Great American Beer Festival
  • Gold medal winner at the 2004 LA County Fair
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Joe's Dunkeweizen [ale]

Named for our illustrious owner, Joe Manzella, and brewed to celebrate our 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY! Slightly darker than Joe's favorite style, Hefeweizen, with hints of banana and spice and just in time for fall. Prost!
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K�olsch [ale]

A light-bodied, straw colored German ale as brewed in Cologne. Smooth with a nice, crisp finish.
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Poor Richard's Ale [ale]

Brewed from a recipe that was created for the Brewers Association by Brick Oven Brewery in Colorado to commemorate the 300th anniversary of Benjamin Franklin's birthday on January 17. Over 100 breweries in 35 states participated to recreate this beer and this is our version. Brewed with five different malts, molasses, and flaked corn, this medium to full-bodied, reddish-brown ale is a bit toasty with a smooth finish. Raise a glass to the First American! (6.6% abv)
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Porter [ale]

A dark London-style ale. Medium-bodied, roasty, with a hint of dark chocolate on the finish. A favorite among 18th and 19th century porters working in and around London.
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Pumpkin Ale [ale]

Tastes like pumpkin pie in a glass! This medium-bodied amber ale is made with 100 pounds of fresh pumpkins and spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and allspice. A seasonal favorite!
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Thomas Jefferson Ale [ale]

A recreation of a beer Jefferson would have had brewed at Monticello two hundred years ago. Deep reddish-brown, very full-bodied, with a hint of toffee and a comples, malty finish. Raise a glass to your independence! (9.5% abv)
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90-Shilling Scotch Ale [ale]

Full-bodied, deep reddish-brown and malty, with a hint of toastiness and slightly sweet finish. Higher in alcohol content (8.2% abv), it is dangerously drinkable.
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Barleywine [ale]

Is it a beer or is it a wine? It is a beer with the alcohol strength of some wines (ours comes in at 10% abv). This very full-bodied, deep mahogany, English-style ale is not for the faint of heart. Rich and warming, with hints of licorice and dark fruit, nice and malty, but balanced by a very assertive hop character. Truly a TAPS original!
  • GOLD MEDAL WINNER
  • Gold Medal 2010 LA International Beer Competition
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Biere de Garde [ale]

Biere de Garde means "beer to keep or to store." It is a farmhouse ale from the northeast and was brewed in the spring and enjoyed throughout the summer. Medium to full-bodied, a bit earthy, nice and malty, with a smooth finish. (7.0% abv)
  • SILVER MEDAL WINNER
  • Silver Medal 2010 San Diego International Beer Competition
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Belgian White [ale]

A light, spiced, unfiltered wheat beer. The "white" refers to the haze caused by the yeast left in suspension. Coriander and Curacao and sweet orange peels are a pleasant complement to the tanginess provided by the wheat malt. A classic spring and summer refresher.
  • GOLD MEDAL WINNER
  • On Tap
  • Silver medal at the 2010 LA International Beer Competition
  • Gold medal winner at the 2005 LA County Fair
  • Silver medal 2009 LA International Beer Competition
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Cali Gold XPA [ale]

Not for the hopophobic! This medium-bodied, slightly citrusy golden ale is miles apart from its Canadian cousin. It gets its big hoppy punch from our generous use of Columbus hops.
  • BRONZE MEDAL WINNER
  • On Tap
  • Bronze medal winner at the 2005 LA County Fair
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IPA (India Pale Ale) [ale]

Originally brewed in England in the 18th and 19th centuries for export to the thirsty colonials stationed in India. Higher in hop and alcohol content (both natural preservatives), this amber, fruity ale has a big hop nose and assertively dry, hoppy finish. Unfiltered and dry hopped for more hop flavor and aroma. (8.0% abv).
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Imperial Russian Stout [ale]

Big, rich, roasty but slightly sweet, and dark as the Black Sea. English brewers in the 18th and 19th centuries made an extra-strong stout for export to Russia and the Baltic. Ours is brewed in that tradition, fit for a Tsar. (9.5% abv)
  • SILVER MEDAL WINNER
  • On Tap
  • Silver medal at the 2002 California State Fair
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Oatmeal Stout [ale]

Dark, smooth, roasty, and slightly sweet. The use of rolled oats rounds out the palate making it surprisingly easy to drink.
  • GOLD MEDAL WINNER
  • Cask Ale
  • Gold medal 2004 California State Fair
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Bock [lager]

Thought to have its origins in Einbeck, Germany, this fabulously smooth, reddish-brown lager has a reputation for having quite a kick ("bock" is German for billy-goat). It is thus higher in alcohol (6-6.5% abv), but goes down almost too easily.
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Doppelbock [lager]

Originally brewed by the monks of St. Francis of Paula (Paulaner Brewery today) as liquid bread for the fast during Lent, and dedicated to the Savior, or Salvator in German. As a nod to the original, all subsequent doppelbocks end in -ator. Thus, ours is called Creamator. It is very smooth, dark, rich, and malty. Doppelbock come in around 7.5 abv.
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German Pilsener [lager]

A light-bodied, straw colored German lager with a pleasant hop bouquet and a classically dry, crisp finish.
  • SILVER MEDAL WINNER
  • Silver medal 2002 LA County Fair
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Helles [lager]

A golden, Munich-style lager. The accent is on the malt character. Medium-bodied, smooth, with just enough hops to keep everything in balance.
  • SILVER MEDAL WINNER
  • Silver Medal Winner at the 2005 LA County Fair
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Kellerpils [lager]

An unfiltered version of our German Pilsener. Light in body and color. German Hersbrucker and Tettnag hops lend a pleasant hop nose and classically dry, crisp finish.
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Oktoberfest [lager]

Brewed to celebrate the wedding of the Crown Prince of Bavaria in 1810, this is a full-bodied, malty amber German lager. Nice and caramelly with a smooth finish. Enjoy a taste of Munich here in your own backyard. Prost! (6.6% abv)
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Schwarzbier [lager]

A smooth, tasty, light-bodied, black German lager.
  • SILVER MEDAL WINNER
  • Silver Medal 2010 World Beer Cup
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Vienna Lager [lager]

A medium-bodied, very smooth amber lager as brewed in Vienna. Wonderful malt character with just enough hops on the finish to keep everything in balance.
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Bohemian Pilsener [lager]

Brewed in the tradition of the original Czech-style lager. Golden in color, medium-bodied, with an amazing balance of malt and hops. The huge hop nose and slightly spicy finish are made possible by the generous use of Czech Saaz hops.
  • On Tap
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Oscura [lager]

A tribute to Cinco de Mayo and beyond. This medium-bodied, brownish lager was originally brewed by Austrian brewers who immigrated to Mexico during the 19th century. Salud!
  • GOLD MEDAL WINNER
  • Gold Medal 2010 LA International Beer Competition
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Vienna Country Lager [lager]

Similar to Vienna Lager but brewed with a percentage of wheat malt, adding a slight tang to the finish.
  • SILVER MEDAL WINNER
  • Silver medal 2004 California State Fair