A Quick Guide to Beer Lover's Paris

Check out this quick guide to beer hotspots in Paris! Very informative...

Rogue

Big fan of Rogue, and I mean big. Picture this…I have visitors from the East Coast, and on the standard San Francisco tour we’ll see Alcatraz, Golden Gate Park, the bridge, Fisherman’s Warf (ugh) and Chinatown among other locations, but always end up at North Beach for dinner. Yum. Afterwards, it’s always just a hop-skip-and-a-jump to the Washington Square Park. Right across the street, one of Oregon’s favorite breweries, the Rogue Public House, is transplanted to the heart of San Francisco, where on a good day, you can choose from 44 ales on tap as well as a full offering of wines and liquors. Don’t have time? Buy a 22oz. to-go bottle and drink at home.

Either way, it house outdoor Beer-hall style seating, where you should let the weather dictate your choice of beer. Warm day in SF? Try the Half-e-Weizen, cool and refreshing. Warm foggy day? You can’t go wrong with Dead Guy Ale if not for the label decoration then definitely for the its heavy malt content. Sure to please the barley lovers among you. A regular dismal and cool San Francisco evening? Try the Shakespeare Stout, an award winner that I like to think is an homage to Oregon’s world renowned Shakespeare festival (http://www.osfashland.org/index.aspx probably not, but still). As far as stouts go, this one is aces with a toasty lead and a chocolaty finish. And when the time comes around, guys, you’re hops, and girls, you’re barley. You’ll know what I mean when you get there.

www.rogue.com

Anderson Valley Brewing Company

Although we missed the 20th anniversary celebration, the Anderson Valley Brewing Company is still a great way to spend an afternoon, an evening, or maybe both. There are at least 8 of their own beers on tap, and depending on the season, probably more. Some you might recognize include Boont Amber Ale, Boont ESB, and Hop Ottin'IPA, all worth a try. I recommend checking their schedule and taking the brewery tour. It's cool for amateurs and professionals alike, and even the most novice beer people can appreciate the antique copper brewing equipment imported from Europe. It costs $5, but you get that back and more in tastings and AVBC beer coupons. Careful though, they only do the tour a few times a day. 

Of course, even if you're not into the whole beer thing (why would you be reading this then?) you will certainly enjoy their 18 hole disc golf course, with a very modest green fee. Remember, disc golf to be enjoyed in moderation.