Alaro Craft Brewery & Restaurant

Crafted with locally caught Wild Rock Cod, beer-battered with our very own beer, and topped with Melted Cheddar Cheese⁠, Tangy Mustard Slaw & Caper Aioli⁠. Nestled in a soft Acme bun⁠. Served with choice of Fries, Chips, Soup or Salad

Marcona almonds, the “Queen of Almonds,” are imported from Spain. They are shorter, rounder, softer, and sweeter than the California variety. These blanched Marcona almonds are roasted in olive oil and then sprinkled with sea salt, offering a delicious taste.

(Vegan, Gluten-free) Kalamata, Mt Athos & Mt Pelion Olives marinated in Lemon, Garlic, Aleppo & Parsley

Housemade Chicharrones - Crispy fried Pork Rinds seasoned with Sea Salt, Paprika. Cumin & Cayenne

Housemade Potato Chips with just a touch of sea salt accompanied by our famous Caramelized Onion Dip!

(Vegetarian, Gluten-free) Crispy, Salty and perfectly Spiced French Fries served with Garlic Aioli

7oz 1855 Black Angus Beef, Cheddar, Lettuce, Tomato, Red Onion, Pickle, Burger Sauce on an Acme Bun. Choice of side.

Our Rainbow Veggie Burger is a housemade Vegan Patty made from a rainbow of plants topped with sprouts, tomato, red onion, chiles, avocado & aioli on brioche.

We call ours "California Fish and Chips". We take this British favorite and give it a fresh NorCal influence! We use our housemade Pale Ale to beer batter the locally caught Wild California Rock Cod, then pair it with Mustard Slaw & our famous Fries and Caper Aioli!

Two Beer-Battered Wild Rock Cod Taco with Red Cabbage, Cilantro, Pickled Fresno Chile, Avocado & Crema on Organic Corn Tortillas

Two Organic Corn Tortilla Tacos filled with our House Vegan Filling topped with Red Cabbage, Pickled Chiles, Cilantro & Avocado. (Vegan)

Cheddar & Fontina Cheeses on Pain Levain Bread, served with Bravas Sauce. Choice of housemade chips, fries or salad.⁠ (Vegetarian)

Mary's Chicken, Lacinato Kale, Quinoa, Radish, Feta, Cucumber, Marcona Almonds, Fried Capers & Citronette

Escarole with Moscatel Vinaigrette, fresh Apples, Toasted Hazelnuts, and creamy Pt. Reyes Blue Cheese

(Vegan and gluten-free) Baby Greens, Roasted Beets, Radish, Cucumber, Radicchio & Sherry Vinaigrette

Tender Braised Pork Cheeks, Sweet Manila Clams & Crispy Potatoes over a Rich & Savory Paprika Sauce. Garnished with our housemade Aioli. Served with Pain Levain Toast.

Succulent Head-On Prawns in a bright sauce of Garlic, Smoked Paprika and a touch of Lemon Juice. Served with Pain Levain.

A stunning dish of Slow Poached Wild Spanish Octopus with Crispy Potato & Molho Cru

Crispy Panko Breaded & Deep Fried Croquetas of Creamy Bechamel. Call to inquire about the flavor of the day! 916.436.7711

Crispy Potatoes over Spicy Tomato Sauce with housemade Aioli (Vegetarian, Gluten Free) (Hold Aioli for Vegan option)

Deliciously addictive & crispy Tempura-Battered Fried Dill Pickles. (Vegetarian, Gluten Free) (Hold Aioli for Vegan option)

Charred blistered shishitos tossed with savory Cantimpalo Chorizo, finished with a delicate Maldon sea salt crunch. (Gluten-free & Keto)

Oven-fried with olive oil, thyme, salt & pepper until irresistibly crispy. Served with a bold Sun-Dried Tomato Aioli.

Housemade Romesco, Preserved Lemon Hummus and Olive Tapenade, served with Flatbread. (Vegan)

Hand filleted in Galicia, these Small Sardines packed in extra-virgin olive oil are considered the Best In Class. Imported Canned Delicacies from plankton-rich waters off the coast of Galicia, Spain and regarded as some of the finest preserved seafoods in the world!

Plump Mussels packed in extra-virgin olive oil and mussel broth for a savory taste of coastal Spain. Imported Canned Delicacies from plankton-rich waters off the coast of Galicia, Spain and regarded as some of the finest preserved seafoods in the world!

Mix and match any four 500ml bottles of your choice for just $24! *some style limitations may apply

2023 U.S. Open Beer Championship Gold Medal Winner 🏅 Raise a glass to history with our award-winning Landlord’s Lager, a pre-Prohibition style American Lager crafted with the utmost respect for tradition. Brewed with a precise blend of classic Pilsner Malt, crisp rice, and time-honored Noble Hops, this lager is clean, refreshing, and irresistibly smooth. Its light body and very subtle malt sweetness make it the perfect beer for any occasion, offering a refreshing nod to America’s brewing past. This special brew is named in honor of Jim McGinnis, the long-standing landlord of our historic building. Jim’s a beloved fixture here at Alaro, often quietly enjoying a pint with friends. If you’re lucky enough to catch him around, don’t be surprised if the next round is on him! So, grab a pint, enjoy the timeless taste of Landlord’s Lager, and join us in celebrating both the past and present with this easy-drinking masterpiece.

FORBES – “The World’s Best Pilsner—According To The U.S. Open Beer Championship”. Our 9-time medal-winning La Boheme is a shining example of traditional brewing at its finest. Awarded Gold at the 2024 U.S. Open Beer Championship, this Bohemian-style Pilsner embodies craftsmanship and tradition, brewed with a deep passion and a dedication to authentic lagering. Brewed with the quintessential noble hop, Saaz, La Boheme offers the distinct floral and spicy character that defines true Czech Pilsners. The proprietary blend of authentic Czech ingredients and locally grown, floor-malted barley from our talented friends at Admiral Maltings adds layers of rich, complex, and bready maltiness. To ensure an entirely genuine flavor, we use a true Czech Budejovice Lager Yeast, which brings out the authentic, crisp, and clean profile for which this style is revered.

Drop the mitts and raise a glass to victory! Crafted in collaboration with the spirited Make Money Millionaires Hockey Club, For Goons & Glory is our homage to the grit, heart, and camaraderie it takes to win—on the ice or in life. This light, bright, and utterly crushable Golden Ale is the ultimate post-game pint for beer lovers and hockey heroes alike. Featuring the dynamic duo of Brewers Gold and El Dorado hops, this beer shines with a balanced brilliance that’s as smooth as a slapshot and as satisfying as a game-winning goal. Let the bready, biscuity malt profile set the tone, while notes of black currant spice and mild tropical fruit keep things fresh. Whether you’re lacing up skates or just looking to celebrate life’s victories, this ale is your MVP. Awards 🏅 Gold – 2023 Craft Cup of California – Golden Ale 🏅 Gold – 2023 El Dorado County Commercial Beer Competition 🥈 Silver – 2023 Craft Cup of California – English Mild Ale 🥈 Silver – 2024 El Dorado County

Introducing our 8-time medal-winning American Pale Ale, which we proudly call a Sacramento Pale Ale. This handcrafted brew is a tribute to our city’s rich brewing heritage, made in the heart of Sacramento with Sacramento grown, sustainable heritage barley, craft floor-malted by our friends at Admiral Maltings. Bursting with tropical aromas of mango, papaya, and bright citrus, thanks to a generous helping of Azacca and Simcoe hops, this beer delivers a perfectly balanced harmony of flavors. This exceptional beer is named after the son of our head brewer, Chris Keeton. Our Bennett Sacramento Pale Ale is a reflection of Chris’s determination to create “the perfect pint.” With its floral and spicy hop character, this refreshing ale captures the spirit of dedication and craftsmanship in every sip. This is Sacramento in a glass! “When Floral meets Spicy” Tasting Notes: Tropical and spicy – mango – orchard fruit – black pepper – fresh cut grass – clean and crisp

Fall into the Rabbit Hole, our 8-time medal-winning golden farmhouse ale that pays homage to one of brewing’s most storied and rustic styles. Crafted with a rare French yeast and Sacramento–grown Munich-style malt from Admiral Maltings, this beer is both deeply rooted in tradition and uniquely our own. With a soft haze and gentle effervescence, Rabbit Hole enchants with fruity esters of orange and lemon, spicy notes of clove and white pepper, and a delicate aroma reminiscent of graham cracker and wildflower honey. A subtle malt sweetness and a touch of alcohol warmth round out this refined yet rustic ale. Though its name is French, Saison originates from Wallonia, the French-speaking region of Belgium. Historically brewed on farms during cooler months and matured until summer, Saisons were designed to refresh hardworking farmhands. Continuing in that agrarian spirit, we source our grains from local family farms in the Sacramento Valley, keeping the heart of this style alive.

A crisp, hop-forward escape from the heat. Fría is our bold yet brilliantly refreshing take on the Cold IPA—built to showcase hop expression while delivering a clean, easy-drinking finish. Crafted with a simple grain bill of primarily Pilsner malt and cold-fermented with ale yeast, this brew provides a crisp backdrop that lets the hops truly shine. Heavily dry-hopped with Belma, Comet, Columbus, and the newly named Krush (formerly HBC 586), Fría bursts with vibrant notes of grapefruit zest, peachy tropical fruit, and a bouquet of floral-fruity aromatics. The result is a flavor-forward IPA with balanced bitterness, subtle malt sweetness, and a smooth, refreshing mouthfeel that invites sip after sip. Tasting Notes: Tropical fruit • Grapefruit citrus • Floral hop aroma • Crisp malt • Soft, clean finish “Chill out.”

Sacramento’s most awarded beer, our beloved Castillo Classic IPA, reigns supreme with 16 medals, including a jaw-dropping 9 Golds at major competitions such as the Great American Beer Festival, U.S. Open Beer Championship, NABA International Beer Awards, Brewers Cup of California, California State Fair Commercial Craft Brew Competition and back-to-back Golds at the Untappd Community Awards! ⁠ This timeless IPA embodies the balance and nuance that made the style legendary. Brewed with the perfect blend of American & English Pale Malts, Castillo boasts a gorgeous copper hue and a solid malt backbone, seamlessly woven with vibrant floral, citrus, and herbal hop aromas. Crafted with a masterful selection of “C” hops, it delivers a refined yet bold character that IPA lovers crave. ✨ Tasting Notes: Bright citrus-orange, floral, and pine notes harmonize with a rich caramel malt backbone, perfectly balanced by a solid hop bitterness.

Bold, bright, and refreshingly clean — Avenida is our 5-time medal-winning West Coast-style IPA reimagined for the modern palate. Brewed with a heavy hand of El Dorado, Mosaic, and Centennial hops, this golden-hued IPA brings vibrant hop character without overwhelming bitterness. Expertly dry-hopped and layered with late additions, Avenida delivers juicy notes of pineapple, mango, and stone fruit, followed by a burst of grapefruit, tangerine, and fresh pine. Its bitterness is assertive but restrained, creating a crisp, dry finish that invites another sip. This is West Coast IPA, evolved — expressive, aromatic, and endlessly drinkable. “Flavors so bright, you might just need shades.”

Introducing Ballesta No. 22, the latest chapter in our ever-evolving Rotating Hop IPA Series. Ballesta—Spanish for Crossbow—is more than a name; it’s the symbol of our Castle and the fearless spirit behind this hop-driven quest. Each release explores new frontiers in hop expression, and No. 22 keeps the arrows flying. Fermented with White Labs Coastal Haze Yeast and brewed with Sacramento-grown barley, wheat, and oats from our friends at Admiral Maltings, this hazy IPA boasts a pillowy-soft texture that lets the hops command center stage. Enter Dolcita—a sweet little hop with a flavor-forward tropical profile. Expect vivid layers of peach rings, caramelized pineapple, ripe orange, and creamy undertones that evoke a tropical rum daiquiri. Supported by Citra, Mosaic, and El Dorado, this edition of Ballesta paints lush strokes of stone fruit, citrus, and tropical candy across a velvety canvas.

2021 & 2023 National Grand Champion at the United States Beer Tasting Championship! Inspired by the dark spots on the moon, Maria is a celestial take on the classic porter, masterfully blending tradition with bold, modern character. This aggressively malty dark ale boasts layers of roast coffee and velvety dark chocolate, enhanced by the vibrant complexity of Simcoe and Amarillo hops. Simcoe hops contribute earthy, piney undertones with whispers of passionfruit and berry, adding depth and intrigue. Amarillo hops bring a bright burst of citrus—think orange and tangerine—elevating the profile with tropical fruit notes and a subtle floral grace. Together, these hops create a harmonious balance of rich malt flavors and lively, aromatic brightness. Bold, complex, and captivating, Maria invites you to embrace the beauty of the dark and the light. As the saying goes, “Stars can’t shine without darkness.” Discover a new phase of flavor with Maria—a porter that’s truly out of this world!

More than a beer — The Spaniard is a story in a glass. Born from a passion for bold, character-rich brews, this ale pays homage to our Spanish-inspired roots while carving its own unforgettable legacy. Crafted with three distinctive types of Rye — Malted Rye, Chocolate Rye, and Cherrywood Smoked Rye — this deep garnet ale delivers a captivating medley of rich malt character, soft sweetness, and a whisper of smoke. Notes of toasted grain, caramel, and toffee unfold with each sip, harmoniously balanced by a blend of floral, herbal, and citrusy hops. Originally brewed to mark our anniversary, The Spaniard made its public debut in January 2020 and quickly earned its place as a house favorite and competition standout. With a bold 7.8% ABV and a silky, full-bodied finish, this is a beer that commands attention — and deserves every accolade it’s received. Flavor Profile Robust malt layering • Subtle smoked complexity • Balanced hop presence • Big aroma • Smooth finish

Smooth, golden, and undeniably expressive, this bold Imperial Lager showcases rich European and local malts, layered with noble and New World hops. An elevated, elegant expression of the classic Helles Bock, this golden full-bodied lager marries strength and grace.

Soft, juicy, and effortlessly drinkable. Brewed with California-grown barley and oats for a silky body, then layered with Barbe Rouge, Belma, Cashmere & Idaho 7 hops. Notes of strawberry, melon, and tropical citrus drift through a gentle, glowing haze

Our delicious Spanish wine cocktail is housemade using Honoro Vera Monastrell wine, grapefruit, orange and lime juices. The high aromatic intensity of the wine paired with a great fruit concentration makes our Sangria truly something special. Serves two! *Food purchase required for Cocktails to go.

Our signature Margarita made for two! from Reposado Tequila with a puree of Passionfruit, Pomegranate & Blood Orange. Just add ice and shake in a shaker & serve!

Classic Margarita for Two! Made from Blanco Tequilla, Fresh Squeezed Lime Juice, Triple Sec & Agave Syrup. Just pour over ice. *Food purchase required for all To Go cocktails.

Classic Spicy Bloody Mary made with Tito's Vodka. (Serves Two) Just pour over ice. *Food purchase required for all To Go cocktails.

Our tropical twist on a Moscow Mule. Using Cachaça, a spirit made from fresh sugar cane and a touch of Fresh Lime, Ginger Syrup & Ginger Beer. *Food purchase required for all "To Go" cocktails.

Effervescent, complex, refreshing, and wild. Limited, small batch cider made with our Two Rivers Apple Cider and blended with fresh Pear Juice from Hemly Cider. 5.8​% ABV