Brewery
Unclaimed profileBJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
Modesto, CA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse operates a house-brewing program with 14 featured beers, including BJ's Oktoberfest at 5.6% ABV and 28 IBU, Tatonka Stout at 8.50% ABV and 50 IBU, and LightSwitch Lager at 3.50% ABV. The happy hour menu covers $4 domestic bottles and $1 off seasonal guest drafts, alongside call spirits such as Tito's, 1800 Silver, Jack Daniel's, and Bulleit. Wine is limited to Dark Horse Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay at $6. The Brewhouse Margarita uses Lunazul Blanco Tequila.
- What should I order?
- Start with a BJ's house beer from the featured list. BJ's Tatonka Stout is the boldest option at 8.50% ABV and 50 IBU, while BJ's LightSwitch Lager is a lighter 3.50% ABV choice. For a cocktail, the Brewhouse Margarita uses Lunazul Blanco Tequila. Happy hour call drinks include Tito's Handmade Vodka, 1800 Silver Tequila, Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey, and Bulleit Bourbon.
- When should I go?
- Happy hour is the relevant service window for the listed pricing and call-drink options, including $4 domestic bottles and $1 off BJ's seasonal guest draft beers.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Happy hour pricing includes $6 Dark Horse Cabernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay, $4 domestic bottles, and $1 off BJ's seasonal guest draft beers. Call drinks and the Brewhouse Margarita are listed on the happy hour menu.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The house-brewed beer list is the centerpiece: 14 featured beers with ABV and IBU data, spanning BJ's Oktoberfest, Hard Root Beer, Sweet Sin Chocolate Porter, LightSwitch Lager, Berry Burst Cider, Brewhouse Blonde, Tatonka Stout, Harvest Hefeweizen, and others. The venue also claims award-winning beer.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
A Brewhouse Margarita features Lunazul Blanco Tequila, and call drinks include Tito's Handmade Vodka, 1800 Silver Tequila, Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey, and Bulleit Bourbon. This is a compact, recognizable set rather than a deep cocktail list.
Menu strengths
- — Brewhouse Margarita is built on Lunazul Blanco Tequila.
- — Happy hour call drinks cover vodka, tequila, whiskey, and bourbon.
Standout selections
- — Brewhouse Margarita — happy hour cocktail featuring Lunazul Blanco Tequila.
- — Tito's Handmade Vodka — happy hour call drink spirit.
Wine
Wine is limited to two happy hour selections: Dark Horse Cabernet Sauvignon and Dark Horse Chardonnay, both priced at $6. The category is functional rather than broad, covering a red and a white at a set happy hour price.
Menu strengths
- — Two Dark Horse wines are listed at $6 during happy hour.
- — Both a Cabernet Sauvignon and a Chardonnay are available.
Standout selections
- — Dark Horse Cabernet Sauvignon — $6 happy hour wine selection.
- — Dark Horse Chardonnay — $6 happy hour wine selection.
Pricing: $6 per glass during happy hour
Beer
The beer program is the strongest category, listing 14 featured house-brewed beers with ABV and IBU for many, including BJ's Oktoberfest, Hard Root Beer, Sweet Sin Chocolate Porter, LightSwitch Lager, Berry Burst Cider, Brewhouse Blonde, Tatonka Stout, and Harvest Hefeweizen. Happy hour covers $4 domestic bottles and $1 off BJ's seasonal guest draft beers.
Menu strengths
- — Fourteen featured house-brewed beers are listed, with ABV and IBU for several.
- — Happy hour includes $4 domestic bottles and $1 off seasonal guest drafts.
- — BJ's Handcrafted Signature Beers are available at happy hour, excluding seasonal beers and tall pours.
Standout selections
- — BJ's Tatonka Stout — 8.50% ABV, 50 IBU.
- — BJ's LightSwitch Lager — 3.50% ABV, 16 IBU.
- — BJ's Sweet Sin Chocolate Porter — 6.5% ABV, 29 IBU.
Pricing: $4 domestic bottles and $1 off BJ's seasonal guest draft beers during happy hour
Spirits
Spirits are represented through happy hour call drinks: Tito's Handmade Vodka, 1800 Silver Tequila, Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey, and Bulleit Bourbon. This is a focused, recognizable set of call brands rather than a broad spirits list.
Menu strengths
- — Four call spirits are listed for happy hour: Tito's, 1800 Silver, Jack Daniel's, and Bulleit.
- — The set spans vodka, tequila, whiskey, and bourbon.
Standout selections
- — Bulleit Bourbon — happy hour call drink spirit.
- — Jack Daniel's Tennessee Whiskey — happy hour call drink spirit.
- — 1800 Silver Tequila — happy hour call drink spirit.
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