River City Brewing (CA)
Brewpub
in
Carmichael,
California,
United States 🇺🇸
Associated with 2 Venues
Established in 1993
Contact
6241 Fair Oaks Blvd, Carmichael, CA, 95608, United States
Description
River City Brewing Company opened in 1993 in the heart of downtown Sacramento. We are the oldest brew pub in Sacramento still operating. In 2015 River City moved to Carmichael CA to begin a new and exciting chapter.
River City prides itself on only using the finest ingredients when brewing and always source local ingredients when possible. Our brewer Ben Barker started with River City in 1995 to 1999 and returned in 2013. His commitment to this craft, shows in his beers.
River City always sources from local farms when possible. We receive produce orders every day to ensure the freshest product always goes out on our plates. We change our menu three times a year to make sure we are always serving what is in season.
River City prides itself on only using the finest ingredients when brewing and always source local ingredients when possible. Our brewer Ben Barker started with River City in 1995 to 1999 and returned in 2013. His commitment to this craft, shows in his beers.
River City always sources from local farms when possible. We receive produce orders every day to ensure the freshest product always goes out on our plates. We change our menu three times a year to make sure we are always serving what is in season.
7.4/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Cask at the brewpub. Malty, reasonably hoppy, light nutty aromas. Near opaque brown color with a foamy tan head. Medium body with creamy carbonation. Flavor is roasted malt, slighty harsh on the tongue, like the feel of the old Guinness. Not detecting chocolate. Mellows out to a fairly dry, smooth, decently hoppy finish.
Tried
from Cask
on 06 Jan 2008
at 18:42
5.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Draft. Amber beer with no head. Low fruity aroma. Fruity hop flavor - orange and pieapple - with low backing malt. Medium body. Lingering bitterness.
Tried
from Draft
on 29 Nov 2006
at 14:39
5.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Draft. Blackish beer with a light beige nitro head. Light milky sweet malt flavor with background roast and coffee flavors. Low aroma. Lingering sweetness. Lighter bodied.
Tried
from Draft
on 03 May 2006
at 17:30
6.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Draft. Blackish beer with a nice cocoa head. Light chocolate/roast aroma. Chocolate/light roast flavor with some caramelization. Medium bodied. Lingering malts.
Tried
from Draft
on 03 May 2006
at 17:25
5.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Draft. Rich amber beer with an off-white head. Nutty/malt flavor with caramelization and slight roast balanced with hop bitterness. Some woodiness as well. Light nutty malt aroma. Hops become more apparent as you get through the malts and drink more. Flavors don’t all meld together easily and it becomes a bit muddled.
Tried
from Draft
on 03 May 2006
at 17:22
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 5
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Draft. Amber beer with an off-white head. Earthy/grassy hops with a good caramel malt backing. Low aroma. Great balance. Lingering hop flavor mixed with a bit of sweetness.
Tried
from Draft
on 03 May 2006
at 17:18
6.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Draft. Golden beer with a low off-white head. Nice rish malty flavor with some caramelazation. Light caramel/toffee aroma. Good mouthfeel.
Tried
from Draft
on 03 May 2006
at 17:14
5.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 6
Draft. Hazy amber beer with a nice white head. Lemony aroma with some wheat. Clean nicely balanced malt/wheat flavor. Gets a bit tiring, but that may be just me and american wheat beers. Not a big wheat bite.
Tried
from Draft
on 03 May 2006
at 17:09
6.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Draft. Golden beer with a low white head. Some caramel malt backing in the flavor with citrus hops. Slight citrus hop aroma. Medium bodied. Not bad for a lighter pale ale.
Tried
from Draft
on 03 May 2006
at 17:08
5.9/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Draft. Pale golden straw color with a nice white head. Fruity (lemon/summer) flavors with light wheat and some nice yeasty spiciness. Yeasty aroma. Light and refreshing. Medium bodied. Easy to drink.
Tried
from Draft
on 03 May 2006
at 17:05