Alaro Brewing Featured in Forbes Magazine
The World’s Best Pilsner—According To The U.S. Open Beer Championship The best pilsners in various sub-categories were announced by The U.S. Open Beer Championship in early July. The Ohio-based beer festival is one of the most prestigious in the world and along with the World Beer Cup and The Great American Beer Festival, is one […]
CBS13 Sacramento Beer Week returns to pre-pandemic levels
SACRAMENTO – The 14th annual Sacramento Beer Week has kicked off and local brewers said people are coming out at pre-pandemic levels. The celebration runs for 10 days and highlights breweries, taprooms and restaurants all across Sacramento, Placer, Yolo and El Dorado Counties. Ray Ballestero, owner of Alaro Craft Brewery, said they have been open […]
Beer Week 2024 Preview with Fox 40 & Alaro!
Sacramento Beer Week returns April 26 – May 5. Beer Week will feature nearly 100 craft beer events, happening all over Sacramento Region. Alaro is offering their Grilled Cheese & Craft Beer Pairing April 29th and a Craft Beer & Spirit Pairing on May 3rd.
What Role Do Terpenes Play in the Craft Beer Revolution?
by: Ava Rowe of Abstrax Tech in collaboration with Chris Keeton, Duke of Alchemy at Alaro Craft Brewery Craft beer has taken the beverage world by storm in recent decades, captivating the taste buds of enthusiasts seeking unique flavors and experiences. Amid this craft beer revolution, one intriguing ingredient has been making its mark: terpenes. […]
Fox40 – Alaro is a Craft Brewery, Restaurant & Craft Cocktail Bar!
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Sacramento “foodie” scene best in state, top 3 in the country!
The diversity of local restaurants and where they get their ingredients is what ranks Sacramento among the nation’s best. “The diversity makes it a destination point. The more restaurants you have creates a culture,” said Ray Ballestero, owner of Alaro Craft Brewing, Sacramento’s first craft brewery and a stop on the popular SacTown Bites Midtown […]
Alaro Visits Fox40 for National IPA Day!
The Alaro crew returns to Fox 40 to talk National IPA Day! Click the link below to watch!
The 20 Best Sacramento Breweries
Located in the heart of Midtown Sacramento, Alaro Craft Brewery is an award-winning brewery that offers Spanish-inspired tapas and an impressive selection of craft beer and craft cocktails. The brewery has a warm and inviting atmosphere, making it the perfect place to relax with friends after a long day. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable and […]
Chef Travel Guide – 30 Best Sacramento Breweries Worth Trying [According to Locals]
Alaro Craft Brewery takes its craft seriously, and they keep producing medal-winning beers at some of the most respected beer competitions. This is anything but a typical brewery experience, as you will be served by a professional and knowledgeable staff that knows beer….
What is a Saison?
Familiar with Saison? Saison’s are also known as a Farmhouse Ale and they were historically brewed in France & Belgium in the Winter to be enjoyed throughout the Spring & Summer during crop planting, maintenance, and harvest. They were made for seasonal farm workers or “Saisonniers” who tended the crops, and they were designed to […]
Alaro Visits Fox40 to Talk Beer Week 23!
The Alaro team stopped into the Fox40 Studios to talk about our upcoming events for BeerWeek23!
Alaro Craft Brewery wins big at the 2023 Brewers Cup of California!
Alaro Craft Brewery is beyond excited to have won 6 more medals at the 2023 Brewers Cup of California! The competition, organized by Sacramento Area Brewers Guild with support from the Central Coast, Los Angeles, Orange County, and San Diego brewers guilds, recognizes the best craft beers in the state of California. The competition had […]
Celebrating Maria’s Grand Champion Win on Fox40
Alaro Craft Brewery is the 2023 Grand Champion in the United States Beer Tasting Championship for their Maria Robust Porter!
Alaro is #1 of 8 Craft Breweries Every Beer Lover in Sacramento Should Visit
Alaro Craft Brewing is a modern Spanish brewery and restaurant in historic Midtown Sacramento. It has a beautiful yet casual interior and multiple outdoor patios making it a perfect beer and food destination. You can enjoy classic yet well-executed handcrafted IPAs, Lager, Ales, Stout, and Pilsner, or they’re famous for their natural ingredients with no […]
One of the 7 Best Breweries to Visit in Sacramento
Less than three months after Alaro Craft Brewery opened in June 2018, the brewery nabbed a coveted gold medal at the Great American Beer Festival in the English-style IPA category for the Castillo English IPA. The youngest brewery to ever win that shiny award, Alaro Craft Brewery certainly sprinted out of the gate…
Alaro featured in Best 13 Breweries in Sacramento
Thanks to Rocco Smith for the feature at Restaurantclicks.com. – “Unlike other breweries touting juicy, hazy, and sour versions of beers with creative ingredients, Alaro prefers a minimalistic style. Alaro prioritizes fine ingredients and no added sugar or flavorings within its beers, like the Castillo Classic IPA and La Boheme Czech-style Pilsner.”
Alaro & Oak Park Live on Fox 40 for Beer Week 2022
Celebrate opening weekend of Sacramento Beer Week at the 3rd Annual Sac Mac + Beer Fest! Enjoy unlimited pours of local craft beer from 19 local breweries and mac n’ cheese pairings from Alaro Craft Brewery & Restaurant & More!
Almost looks like chocolate milk.’ See flagship stout beer poured at Alaro in Sacramento
Alaro Craft Brewery owner Ray Ballesteros talks about their nitro stout on Friday, Oct. 15, 2021, in midtown Sacramento. As the nitrogen bubbles up to the surface, the color changes from a medium brown to midnight black. Article and Photo By: Paul Kitagaki Jr
Alaro Craft Brewery: A Hidden Gem In Sacramento
Since the start of the pandemic, eating out has become a bit more of a luxury. So when I’m able to find a place with a fun atmosphere, delicious food, and great service, I know I’ve hit the jackpot! That’s exactly what you can find at Alaro Craft Brewery! Located in midtown Sacramento, this swanky […]
5 Best Craft Breweries in Sacramento, CA
Alaro Craft Brewery is one of Sacramento’s pioneer craft breweries, and it is also one of the region’s top-rated farm to fork restaurants. It’s no accident that they’re one of Sacramento’s greatest breweries. They Or passion is brewing craft beer, and they have over 30 years of combined brewing experience. They prefer elegance over gimmicks and […]
Must-Eat Summer Treats
As soon as it was introduced in 2018 as part of Alaro’s launch menu, the midtown brewery’s float flight took off in popularity. Indeed, the quaffable quartet, combining your pick of on-tap brews with vanilla, Dutch chocolate or two-tone swirl soft-serve crafted with dairy from Petaluma’s Straus Family Creamery, served as the perfect capper to […]
Sacramento’s Alaro brewery sees schism between critical success and Untappd scores
Ray Ballestero makes good beer. Everybody says so. Ballestero, who owns Sacramento’s Alaro brewery, won a coveted gold medal at the 2018 Great American Beer Festival. Alaro’s The Castillo won the English IPA category, making the brewery the youngest in history to win gold at the GABF. The Castillo also cruised to gold at the […]
Coronavirus Here’s how some Sacramento breweries are staying open under new coronavirus restrictions
Breweries like Alaro Craft Brewing in Midtown are a prime example of making things work despite a setback. They had to shut down their dine-in seating earlier this week according to Governor Gavin Newsom’s orders, but as long as they are still serving food with every purchase outside, they can keep their patios open. Author: […]
Take out on your own timetable with meal kits from regional restaurants
Unprecedented times call for unprecedented amounts of takeout. But the sudden shift to a time-blurring work-from-home life combined with reduced hours at many restaurants could sometimes make take-out-and-eat-later a more convenient choice for diners, especially those who want to plan ahead. “Buying food hot and eating it right away isn’t [always] an option for people […]
