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BREWPUB
 
Marin Brewing Co.
1809 Larkspur Landing Cir.
Larkspur Landing Shopping Center
Larkspur, CA 94939
(415) 461-4677
www.marinbrewing.com
Beer drinkers north of the Golden Gate—tired of
boring brews and fiending for full-body and rich flavor—have been
heading to Marin County’s only brewpub since it opened in 1989.
Brewmaster/owner Brendan Moylan is committed to producing excellent beer
using only the finest, all-natural ingredients. There are twenty-plus
different varieties of house-brewed beer on tap—including a few tasty
seasonals—and a full menu of superior pub grub made with fresh
ingredients and a unique California flair. The atmosphere is lively and
more importantly, comfortable, catering to mostly twenty- and thirty-somethings
from the surrounding area. Regulars like to come and spend the evening
hanging out with friends, sampling a few different kinds of beer each
time. There’s even an outdoor beer garden should you feel the need for
some fresh air. Readers recommend the Mt. Tam Pale Ale, Marin Brewing
Co.’s house specialty—a medium-bodied, amber-hued brew that regulars
guarantee will knock your socks off.
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Pacific Coast
Brewing Co.
906 Washington St.
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 836-2739
www.pacificcoastbrewing.com
For the last thirteen years, Pacific Coast Brewing Co.
has been serving casual pub fare and highest-quality brews for savvy
East Bay grog lovers. There are twenty-four different varieties of beer
on tap, eight of them brewed in-house under the supervision of
brewmaster Don Gortemiller. Conveniently located just a block from the
Oakland Convention Center, the warm interior with its wood floors, brick
walls, and antique fixtures is the perfect place to unwind with a cold
one after a long, hard day. And for all you smokers and claustrophobics,
there’s even a heated outdoor beer garden where you can enjoy the brew
of your choice in total comfort. |
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