Restaurant
Unclaimed profileLoma Brewing Company
Los Gatos, CA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Loma Brewing is a brewpub where the beer is the anchor: a rotating lineup of in-house styles from West Coast IPA to Hefeweizen, poured in three sizes. The cocktail list shows ambition with originals like the Beermuda Triangle, and the wine list covers the bases.
- What should I order?
- Start with the Appeasement IPA for a classic West Coast hop profile, then try the Beermuda Triangle cocktail for a beer-cocktail hybrid. The El Jefé Hefeweizen offers a banana-clove counterpoint. For wine, the Laetitia Pinot Noir is a safe bet.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer enthusiasts will appreciate the variety of in-house styles and guest taps. Cocktail drinkers will find creative options beyond the standard. Wine drinkers have a modest but serviceable list. Non-alcoholic drinkers have a couple of options but not extensive.
- When should I go?
- Anytime, but the brewpub setting suits casual afternoons or evenings. The rotating beer list suggests repeat visits to try new offerings.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $15-$16; beers from $3.25 to $11.00 depending on pour size; wines by the glass $12-$18, bottles $44-$68. Non-alcoholic options $8-$10.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The signature Beermuda Triangle, a gin and Campari cocktail finished with an IPA float, blurs the line between cocktail and beer.
Beverage categories
We only score what a venue sets out to do. Categories a venue doesn't attempt are left unscored rather than penalized.
Cocktails
A creative draft list with originals like the Beermuda Triangle and French 6-7, plus classics. Pricing is moderate. No community evidence on cocktail quality, so the score reflects menu ambition and range.
Menu strengths
- — Creative cocktail list with unique offerings like Beermuda Triangle and French 6-7.
- — Includes a non-alcoholic cocktail option (N/A Hugo Spritz).
Standout selections
- — Beermuda Triangle: gin, Campari, pineapple liqueur, orgeat, and an IPA float.
- — French 6-7: barreled gin, tangerine, simple, and prosecco.
Pricing: Cocktails priced $15-$16; N/A Hugo Spritz $10; $5 upcharge for prosecco.
Wine
A compact list covering sparkling, rosé, white, and red, with glass and bottle options. Prices are reasonable. No community evidence on wine quality, so the score reflects the adequate but unremarkable selection.
Menu strengths
- — Diverse wine selection including sparkling, rosé, white, and red.
Standout selections
- — Laetitia Pinot Noir - San Luis Obispo Coast, $15/glass, $56/bottle.
- — Scharffenberger Sparkling Rosé - Mendocino, Sonoma, $18/glass, $68/bottle.
Pricing: Wine prices range from $12 to $18 per glass and $44 to $68 per bottle. Corkage fee $20.
Beer
In-house brewing with a wide range of styles, from West Coast IPA to Hefeweizen and Pilsner. Guest taps add variety.
Menu strengths
- — In-house brewing with a wide variety of styles.
Standout selections
- — Appeasement IPA: West Coast IPA, 7.0% ABV, notes of berry, pear, stone fruit, and candy.
- — Eternal Enigma: Unfiltered IPA with New Zealand hops, notes of white grape, passionfruit, citrus.
- — Jew-Jitsu: Hazy IPA with citrus and mixed berry.
Pricing: Beer prices range from $3.25 to $11.00 depending on style and pour size.
Nonalcoholic
Two non-alcoholic options: a rotating NA beer and a non-alcoholic spritz. The spritz is crafted with non-alcoholic spirits, showing effort, but the selection is limited.
Menu strengths
- — Includes both non-alcoholic beer and a non-alcoholic cocktail.
Standout selections
- — N/A Hugo Spritz: Chateau de Fleur non-alcoholic Champagnette, Giffard non-alcoholic elderflower liqueur, club soda, mint.
Pricing: Non-alcoholic beer $8.00; N/A Hugo Spritz $10.00.
Spirits
Spirits are used across the cocktail program, including bourbon, rye, tequila, gin, Irish whiskey, mezcal, and rum. No standalone spirits list, so the score reflects the range of spirits in cocktails.
Menu strengths
- — Wide range of spirits used in crafted cocktails.
Standout selections
- — Bonded bourbon in the Old Fashioned.
- — Templeton rye in the Templeton Mule.
Pricing: No dedicated spirits list or pricing.
How it sits with the food
The beer program's variety offers options for different dishes.
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