ol' Republic Brewery

Recently, my visits to breweries have been a bit disappointing.
I guess my standards are a bit high.
ol' Republic was a welcome change.
Their beer is awesome!
Their IPA (in the photo) was great.  It was everything you want in an IPA - easy to drink, great taste that isn't too strong that it wears you out and isn't too weak to be boring.

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ol' Republic Brewery 

124 Argall Way

Nevada City, CA 95959

Green Flash: West Coast IPA

This was just not very good.
I cannot say what it was.
Too much hops?
The wrong type of hops?
Dunno.
But I cannot recommend it.

Lagunitas Little Sumpin'

I got Lagunitas Little Sumpin' Ale right after a nice long bike ride.
Boy, it his the spot!
It was very light and refreshing!

Citrusy, if that's a word.

Jupiter's XHP (Xtra Hopped Pale Ale)

I am still pretty much of a newbie to the East Bay but one place that I have been to a number of times and always liked is Jupiter.  They have a great list of beers that they brew themselves and a nice outside patio.
Today I tired their XHP - Xtra Hopped Pale Ale.
It was very similar to the Citra Pale Ale that I brew myself with a clean citrusy flavor.
I highly recommend it.

Jupiter

2181 Shattuck Avenue

Berkeley, CA

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Dunsmuir Brewery Works

On the way back from a backpacking trip to the Trinity Alps we stopped by and enjoyed the Dunsmuir Brewery Works restaurant.
I'd first like to say that Dunsmuir is a very charming town.  We stopped on the way up as well and found another great place for brunch.
DBW has a nice selection of beer.
We tried their IPA (4/5), Red (5/5), Stout (4/5), Barley Wine (2/5), and their Wheat beer (3/5).
That's quite good considering that I am not a fan of either barley wines or wheat beers.

Dunsmuir Brewery Works
5701 Dunsmuir Ave.
Dunsmuir, CA

Big Eye Pale Ale

Very strong flavored IPA.
I liked the taste but feel that it was probably too strong to have with a meal.
That said, I was having a grilled ahi sandwich so the label was more than appropriate.

Samuel Adams Double Agent IPL

Many in the microbrew crowd diss Samuel Adams saying that is has gotten too big to be considered a microbrew.  I disagreed simply due to fond memories of when they first came out.
Double Agent IPL has changed my thoughts a bit.
It was one of the most boring beers I've had in a long time.
It really lacked character. 
It wasn't bad, but I expected much more character from a microbrew.
Maybe the skeptics are right.