Cocktail Bar
Unclaimed profileAlaro Craft Brewery, Restaurant & Cocktail Bar
Sacramento, CA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
A brewery that also pours serious cocktails and a Spanish-leaning wine list. The beer program is the anchor, with multiple gold medals including a Czech-style pilsner. Cocktails show house-made ambition, from a Tajin-rimmed margarita to a green tea elderflower sparkler. The wine list leans Spanish, and mocktails get real attention. A full bar with counter seating completes the picture.
- What should I order?
- Start with La Boheme, the Czech-style pilsner that took gold at the 2024 U.S. Open. For cocktails, the Signature Margarita with passionfruit and Tajin rim, or the Spanish Wine Cocktail with Honoro Vera Monastrell. The Bee's Knees Twist adds Amaro to a gin classic.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Craft beer enthusiasts seeking award-winning lagers and pilsners. Cocktail drinkers who appreciate creative, fruit-forward mixes. Wine lovers wanting a Spanish-focused pour. The mocktail list offers sophisticated options for non-drinkers.
- When should I go?
- Anytime, but especially during beer events or when you want a full bar experience with counter seating. The rotating beer selection means fresh options on each visit.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Pricing not listed for most beverages; keg sales are $215 for a half barrel and $115 for a sixth barrel. On-premise prices are unstated in available materials.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A craft brewery that also runs a serious cocktail program, with house-made touches like Lapsang tea-infused vermouth. The beer list is decorated: Landlord's Lager, La Boheme, and For Goons & Glory all took gold. The Spanish wine focus and dedicated mocktails round out a versatile bar.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Creative cocktail list with a Spanish twist: Tajin-rimmed margarita, Spanish wine cocktail, Bee's Knees with Amaro, and house-made elements like Lapsang tea-infused vermouth. No pricing or service evidence.
Menu strengths
- — House-made elements and unique ingredients like Lapsang tea-infused vermouth
- — Variety of creative cocktails including signature and seasonal offerings
Standout selections
- — Signature Margarita: Reposado tequila, passionfruit, pomegranate, blood orange, Tajin rim
- — Spanish Wine Cocktail: Honoro Vera Monastrell, grapefruit, orange, lime
- — Green Tea Elderflower Cocktail: green tea, elderflower, Spanish Cava, mint, lime
Pricing: Pricing not listed in available materials.
Wine
Wine list leans Spanish with regions like Rías Baixas, Rioja, Rueda, and Catalonia, plus California and Austria. Rotating house wines. No pricing or service evidence.
Menu strengths
- — Spanish-focused list complementing the tapas menu; Rotating house wines and a wine-based cocktail
Standout selections
- — 2021 Rías Baixas white; 2020 La Rioja red
Pricing: Pricing not listed in available materials.
Beer
Award-winning house beers: Landlord's Lager (Gold, 2023 U.S. Open), La Boheme (Gold, 2024 U.S. Open), For Goons & Glory (Gold, 2023 Craft Cup). Styles include lagers, IPAs, stouts, pilsners.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple gold medals from national and regional competitions
Standout selections
- — Landlord's Lager: Pre-Prohibition lager, Gold at 2023 U.S. Open
- — La Boheme: Czech-style Pilsner, Gold at 2024 U.S. Open
- — For Goons & Glory: Golden Ale, Gold at 2023 Craft Cup
Pricing: Keg sales: 1/2 BBL $215, 1/6 BBL $115. On-premise pricing not listed.
Nonalcoholic
Dedicated mocktail list with three options: cherry-ginger beer, grapefruit-rosemary, lemon-ginger tonic. Described as sophisticated and refreshing. No pricing.
Menu strengths
- — Several non-alcoholic mocktail options; Mocktails described as sophisticated and refreshing
Standout selections
- — Cherry Ginger Beer Mocktail: cherry juice, ginger beer, coconut cream
- — Grapefruit Rosemary Mocktail: grapefruit, salted rosemary, lime
- — Lemon Ginger Tonic: lemon, ginger, tonic water
Pricing: Pricing not listed in available materials.
Spirits
Curated selection of premium spirits: whiskies (Pipe Dream, Lost Monarch, Emerald Giant), tequilas (Don Fulano Blanco, Reposado, Añejo), and scotches (Compass Box, Springbank 15). Used across craft cocktails.
Menu strengths
- — Curated selection of premium spirits; Spirits integrated into craft cocktails
Standout selections
- — Springbank 15 Year Single Malt Scotch
- — Don Fulano Añejo Tequila; Compass Box Artist Blend Scotch
Pricing: Pricing not listed in available materials.
How it sits with the food
The Spanish-style tapas menu pairs naturally with the Spanish wine selection and the beer-battered fish dishes that use their own beer. The cocktail program's citrus and herbal notes could complement small plates.
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