Ranging in style from the traditional brewpub model to the cutting-edge “farm brewery,” Placer County has 15 unique and award-winning craft breweries to visit and enjoy, as well as 1 craft distillery. Green Man Brewery offers all-natural English style and newer flavored beers from its main ingredients of malted barley, hops, water, and yeast. More than 900 craft breweries are in operation across the state, more than any other state in the nation.

Today, more breweries call California home than any other state in the nation. Due to the favorable nature of the climate and soil, you’ll find a diverse array of varieties, especially those of Italian, Iberian and Rhône origins.Ĭalifornia is the birthplace of the American craft brewing movement and at the forefront of the industry’s growth. The breweries are spread across Northern California so that wherever you are, you can probably find a local craft beer. Most Placer wineries are family-owned and operated, have small vineyards and the winemakers themselves are part of the charm, making Placer County a newly sought-after destination for a more personalized and unique wine-tasting experience. Located in the Sierra Foothills American Viticultural Area (AVA), Placer County wineries offer a refreshing change from the more commercialized and less personal wine tasting experiences of larger wine regions. Find Breweries Near Me Beer Festivals Craft Brew Tours IPA Releases Happy Hour Live Music Events Calendar Trivia Hotels Tourism West Sacramento CA Midtown. With 23 wineries and counting, Placer County has re-embraced its heritage as a viable California wine-producing region.

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