Autumnal Ales: 5 Fall-Inspired Brews
Come fall, and the need to warm the body (and soul) arises. These local beers will hit the spot with their signature seasonal and holiday flavors.
Wolpa Tinga
ABV 5.5%
A Vienna lager, this golden-hued beer is brewed with German Pilsner yeast and Munich and Vienna malt. It’s deliciously soft and smooth enough for fall, with a touch of maltiness and a nice, dry finish.
Available at:
Mraz Brewing Company, 2222 Francisco Drive, Suite 510, El Dorado Hills, 916-934-0744, mrazbrewingcompany.com
Powdered Toast Man
ABV 6.6%
This seasonal brown ale is packed with flavor to remind you of one of America's favorite breakfast foods—French toast. Made with maple syrup, vanilla, and cinnamon to give you that sweet but spicy flavor, they’ve added some lactose to give the beer a medium to full-bodied creamy finish.
Available at:
Out of Bounds Brewing Company, 4480 Yankee Hill Road, Suite 100, Rocklin, 916-259-1511; 13407 Folsom Boulevard, Folsom, 916-357-5250, outofboundsbrewing.com
Pumpkin Spice Life
ABV 11.5%
This English-style barley wine is a deep copper-colored beer, full of rich flavors of luscious dark fruit, smooth caramel, and hints of pumpkin pie spice. It’s the perfect sip to contemplate the coming winter months.
Available at:
The Monk’s Cellar, 240 Vernon Street, Roseville, 916-786-6665, monkscellar.com
Bonham’s Best London Porter
ABV 5.25%
A classic English-style London brown porter, this brew was named after owner Greg Upton’s late brewing mentor and friend, Terry Bonham. It has a roasted coffee and chocolatey malt taste and a light Kent Golding hop aroma that’s perfect for cool temps.
Available at:
El Dorado Brewing Company, 6051 Enterprise Drive, Suite 102, Diamond Springs, 530-558-4188, eldobrew.com
Schmid’s and Giggles
ABV 6.7%
This limited-edition Festbier has been bulk lagered for three months and brewed with Pilsner, Munich, Carafa III, and CaraMunich malt. It has a subtle caramelized malt character on the nose with a floral hint, the soft sweetness of bread dough and spice, along with a clean finish.
Available at:
Red Bus Brewing Company, 802 Reading Street, Suite A, Folsom, 916-467-7790, redbusbrew.com
Compiled by Tara Mendanha