Bar
Unclaimed profileBog House Pub
Fresno, CA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Bog House Pub leans into beer with an extensive draft list, a deep Belgian bottle selection, and creative beer cocktails. The Cosmic and PB&J offer playful twists, while the wine list focuses on Paso Robles Cabernet. Non-alcoholic beer options round out a program that rewards exploration.
- What should I order?
- Start with The Cosmic, a beer cocktail blending Cali Cream Ale, Dark Magic Sorbet Seltzer, and a splash of mead. For something classic, order a Westmalle Trappist Ale or Chimay Grande Réserve from the bottle list.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer enthusiasts will appreciate the Trappist ales and rotating drafts. Those avoiding alcohol have several non-alcoholic beer choices. Wine drinkers will find a focused selection of Paso Robles Cabernets.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The bottle list features Belgian Trappist ales like Westmalle and Chimay, plus meads such as Viking Blod, a range that stands out in. The beer cocktails and seltzer slushies add playful creativity.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
The cocktail menu is built around beer, with four named beer cocktails and two hard seltzer slushies. These are inventive, low-proof mixes that complement the pub's beer focus.
Menu strengths
- — Beer cocktails use distinctive ingredients like Dark Magic Sorbet Seltzer and mead.
- — Seltzer slushies in Blue Raspberry and Strawberry offer a frozen alternative.
Standout selections
- — The Cosmic — Cali Cream Ale, Dark Magic Sorbet Seltzer, topped with a splash of Mead
- — PB&J — Belching Beaver Peanut Butter Stout, Dark Magic
Wine
The wine list is concise but focused on Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon, with vintage-specific selections from well-regarded producers. A Paso Zinfandel is also available.
Menu strengths
- — Includes notable Paso Robles producers such as Justin and Austin Hope.
Standout selections
- — Purple Cowboy 2022 — Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon with black cherry and mocha notes.
- — Austin Hope — Paso Robles Cabernet Sauvignon with black currant and smoky wood.
Beer
The beer program is the core, with a rotating draft list covering nitro and CO2 pours, plus a vast bottle selection of Belgian Trappist ales, German wheat beers, and meads. Non-alcoholic options are also available.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive draft list includes nitro options like Guinness Stout and Old Speckled Hen.
- — Bottle selection features Trappist ales from Westmalle and Chimay, plus meads.
- — Rotating taps include local and California craft options.
Standout selections
- — Westmalle Trappist Ale — Belgian Trappist tripel, 9.5% ABV.
- — Chimay Grande Réserve (Blue) — Belgian Trappist quadrupel, 9.0% ABV.
Nonalcoholic
A solid selection of non-alcoholic beers includes well-known lagers, a stout, and German wheat beers. This provides meaningful alternatives for those abstaining.
Menu strengths
- — Multiple non-alcoholic beer options from different styles and countries.
- — Includes both Heineken 0.0 and Guinness 0.0, offering familiar choices.
Standout selections
- — Erdinger Alkoholfrei — Non-alcoholic wheat beer.; Guinness 0.0 — Non-alcoholic stout.
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