Soak up the suds this summer at 11 new Sacramento breweries and taprooms

This brewhouse opened in the former Rubicon Brewing Company space in midtown on June 30. With a moniker that recalls the Spanish heritage of co-owners Annette and Ray Ballestero’s surname, Alaro features a rotating lineup of seven beers from head brewer Chris Keeton, some of which boast names with a Spanish flair, like the La Luna oat stout with notes of coffee and the Avenida San Diego IPA with hints of melon, pineapple and citrus. The food menu also boasts a Spanish bent, with gambas ai aijillo (garlic shrimp), the spud-filled papas bravas and clams with chorizo.