Restaurant
Unclaimed profileUniversity of Beer - Roseville
Roseville, CA · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
University of Beer - is a draft-beer destination with 35+ taps, including rarities like Pliny the Elder and Great Notion RIPE. The cocktail list is inventive—Smoked Old Fashioned, Spicy Habanero Margarita—and happy hour drops house cocktails to $10. A monthly Chefs' Pairing links cocktails to food. Wine and spirits are modest but serviceable; mocktails and non-alcoholic beers round out the program.
- What should I order?
- Start with the First Timer Flight for a six-pour beer survey. For a full pint, Pliny the Elder is a must. If cocktails are more your speed, the Smoked Old Fashioned or Spicy Habanero Margarita deliver. Pair either with the monthly Chefs' Pairing for a curated experience.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer enthusiasts will appreciate the rotating rare and local taps, including Pliny the Elder and Great Notion RIPE. Cocktail drinkers will find creative options and a value happy hour. Non-alcoholic drinkers have mocktails and NA craft beers. Groups can share pitchers or flights.
- When should I go?
- Monthly Chefs' Pairing events are worth timing a visit around. Seasonal beer releases, like fresh hop beers, also draw interest.
- What should I expect to spend?
- Cocktails run $12–$14 regular, $10 during happy hour. Wine glasses are $7.50–$10; pints $8.50–$10. Flights are $20 for six pours. Spirits range from $10 for Buffalo Trace to $25 for Stagg Jr. Non-alcoholic options are $5–$9.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The beer list is the standout: 35+ taps featuring sought-after labels like Pliny the Elder and Great Notion RIPE, plus a First Timer Flight for exploration. VIP pricing and tasters encourage trying new things. The monthly Chefs' Pairing adds a cocktail-and-food component uncommon in a beer bar.
Beverage categories
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Cocktails
Creative signature cocktails with house-infused spirits, a $10 happy hour, and a monthly food pairing. Standouts include Smoked Old Fashioned and Spicy Habanero Margarita. Limited community evidence but menu shows ambition.
Menu strengths
- — House-infused spirits and inventive ingredients like rum-barrel maple syrup and witbier reduction.
- — Happy hour pricing at $10 for house cocktails.
Standout selections
- — Smoked Old Fashioned: rye, rum-barrel maple syrup, orange & Angostura bitters.
- — Spicy Habanero Margarita: habanero-infused tequila, mezcal, lime, witbier reduction, Tajin.
Pricing: Cocktails $12–$14 regular; $10 happy hour.
Wine
A compact list covering sparkling, red, white, and rosé. Happy hour glasses at $7.50 are a solid value. No community evidence, but the selection is adequate for a beer-focused venue.
Menu strengths
- — Includes both sparkling and still options.; Available by glass and bottle.
Standout selections
- — Maggio Cabernet, $8.50 glass / $24 bottle.
Pricing: Wine glasses $7.50–$10; bottles $24–$28.
Beer
A deep, rotating draft list with rare and local beers, including Pliny the Elder and Great Notion RIPE. VIP pricing and taster pours reward exploration. The First Timer Flight is an excellent introduction.
Menu strengths
- — 35+ taps with rare and local offerings.; VIP pricing and taster options.
Standout selections
- — Pliny the Elder (Russian River) – West Coast DIPA, $10 pint.
- — RIPE (Great Notion) – Hazy IPA, $9.50 pint, $28 pitcher.
Pricing: Pints $8.50–$10; tasters $4.50; flights $20; pitchers up to $28.
Nonalcoholic
Thoughtful non-alcoholic options include creative mocktails and a range of NA craft beers from Best Day Brewing Co. Fresh-squeezed lemonades add a house-made touch. No community evidence but the menu breadth is commendable.
Menu strengths
- — Variety of mocktails and NA beers.; Freshly made lemonade with multiple flavors.
Standout selections
- — Dragonfruit Agave Spritz – dragonfruit, lime, agave, seltzer.
- — Non-Alcoholic Craft Beer – Best Day Brewing Co., varieties like West Coast IPA and Hazy IPA.
Pricing: Mocktails $5–$8.50; NA craft beer $9.
Spirits
A wide-ranging spirits list with premium and rare bourbons, plus a value play: Buffalo Trace for $5 with any beer. Tequila, mezcal, vodka, gin, rum, and cognac are also represented. No flights or tasting programs.
Menu strengths
- — Special pricing on Buffalo Trace with beer purchase.
Standout selections
- — Buffalo Trace Bourbon – $5 with beer purchase.
- — Blanton's Single Barrel – $22 pour.
Pricing: Buffalo Trace $5 with beer purchase; Blanton's $22; Stagg Jr. $25.
How it sits with the food
The monthly Chefs' Pairing pairs cocktails with dishes, e.g., Grey Goose Moscow Mule with Pad Cha MaMa & Short Ribs for $28. The menu's Thai twist suggests ingredients like habanero, mango, and lime that align with the bar's spicy, fruit-forward cocktails.
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