Brewery
Unclaimed profileSolid Ground Brewing
Diamond Springs, CA · $$
Inebrious
Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Solid Ground Brewing is a craft fermentation facility in producing beer, wine, and cider. The beer list spans traditional lagers to experimental IPAs and stouts, while the wine program features two small-batch sparkling wines from local Sierra Foothills grapes. Tasting flights are available across all three beverage types. Customers praise the variety and quality, with particular mention of the Hefeweizen and seasonal offerings.
- What should I order?
- Start with a tasting flight to sample across the range. For beer, the WIESN Hefeweizen is a customer favorite, and the KABRU West Coast IPA shows citrus and pine. For wine, the PINGO sparkling Pinot Grigio offers flint and vanilla, while the RIA sparkling rosé brings strawberry and honey.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer enthusiasts looking for both classic and experimental styles, especially lager lovers who appreciate a well-made Helles or Czech Pilsner. Wine drinkers interested in small-batch sparkling wines from local vineyards will find the two offerings intriguing. The tasting flights make it easy for groups with different preferences.
- When should I go?
- Year-round, but especially appealing during seasonal releases like the Christmas Ale. Tasting flights are available, making it a good stop for an afternoon of sampling. Evenings may be busier given the large pours noted by some customers.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Pricing information is not explicitly provided, but tasting flights are offered for beer, cider, and wine, indicating a moderate cost structure typical of a craft brewery.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- A single facility producing beer, wine, and cider, with wines sourced from high elevation Sierra Foothills vineyards and crafted in small batches. The wine program is particularly focused, offering two sparkling wines with detailed production methods, from whole cluster pressing to French Oak aging.
Beverage categories
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Wine
Small-batch sparkling wines from local Sierra Foothills vineyards, with two offerings—PINGO Pinot Grigio and RIA Pinot Noir Rosé—each showing thoughtful production details.
Menu strengths
- — Detailed production notes for each wine, including yeast and aging methods.
Standout selections
- — PINGO 2020 Sparkling Pinot Grigio: 12% ABV, notes of flint, vanilla, and grapefruit, aged in French Oak.
- — RIA 2020 Sparkling Pinot Noir Rosé: 12% ABV, whole cluster pressed, notes of cantaloupe, rose petals, strawberry, and honey.
Pricing: Pricing not listed; tasting flights are available.
Beer
A wide-ranging taplist from traditional lagers to experimental IPAs and stouts, with a focus on quality and variety. Customer favorites include the Hefeweizen and seasonal offerings.
Menu strengths
- — Broad style range from American Helles to Imperial Stout with Petite Sirah.
- — Customer reviews consistently praise the variety and quality.
Standout selections
- — WIESN Hefeweizen: fruity aroma and banana flavor, a customer favorite.
- — KABRU West Coast IPA: 7.5% ABV, citrus, tropical fruit, lemon zest, pine, and spice.
- — GNEISS Nitro Dry Irish Stout: 4.2% ABV, creamy with roasted barley bitterness.
- — DEVILS LEAP Imperial Stout with Petite Sirah: 10.3% ABV, a bold experimental offering.
Pricing: Pricing not listed; tasting flights are available.
How it sits with the food
No food menu is mentioned, but the beverage range offers pairing opportunities: the crisp RAMPART Helles would suit light fare, while the richer DEVILS LEAP imperial stout could stand up to hearty dishes. The sparkling wines, with their acidity and fruit, could pair with a variety of appetizers.
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