The Return of a Brewpub

The Soft Opening beer list for Sequoia

In this era of Craft Beer, with more places closing than opening, my area got a nice boost with the return of a local brewpub chain that is tied to the original microbrew wave in the 90s.

That place is Sequoia Brewing in Fresno. It closed for a while, lost owners, and felt like it would not return. But it did return, with new owners. Thankfully.

Brewpubs fill a gap for most of us beer geeks. The gap of having kids. Or a partner that isn’t into going to taprooms.

With a brewpub, both can be happy. Food for the ones not really into beer, and craft-style beer for us beer geeks.

Usually, brewpub beer rises up to a respectable level of beer, but not a “I want to buy this in a store” level. That there is the rub for us.

But, for one night anyway, Sequoia’s new beers lived up to a “I would buy this beer anywhere” level. And that is a nice win for me and the town of Fresno.

Thank you to everyone who brought Sequoia back. It’s a great return. (My favorite location, is in the Tower District, still isn’t open, but it will be soon).

Label Buy of The Week: Alvarado Street “Tree Service“ WCIPA

I mean, come on, is that a rad label or what? The beer didn’t match up to the label for me, but it would have had to been hella good to live up to the label.

Well, hey, I appreciate you coming by my beer place. It was nice having you here. Hope uou have a great week with your beerz!

-Mikey

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