7,000 Years of Beer

The first beer came to us from Iran’s Zagros Mountains around 3,400 BC clearly establishing that man (and woman) has needed beer almost since we’ve been upright. Humans figured out beer before the wheel. That’s how important it was to the early fabric of society. From peasants to Pharaohs, beer was often the choice over water as a daily hydration. It was healthier back in the day than the local well. For a few sad days in human history beer was commercial. Dominated by a few big names. Today, the kings of beer are local. And our corner of the world has become a place of pilgrimage for beer connoisseurs.

“Anyone can drink beer, but it takes intelligence to enjoy beer.” — Stephen Beaumont

Lovingly hand-crafted into existence, Auburn’s brew maestros turn our local artesian water into innovative, classic, and surprising works of beer art. Our brewmasters have won global accolades and as much as we’d like to keep it a local secret, the world of beer afficionados and drinkers have found their way to Auburn and told our story around the globe. Drink up. It’s part of your human legacy!

Our Brewery Partners

KNEE DEEP

This large and well-known craft brewery located by the airport is known for their tongue-in-cheek branding and brewing big, hoppy West Coast style brews.

Open Daily 11am-8pm

13395 New Airport Rd H, Auburn, CA 95602

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(4.0 miles)

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CROOKED LANE

An award-winning brewery serving up classically crafted and offbeat and innovative beers and hard seltzers, with an expansive taproom and spacious outdoor biergarden.

Open Daily 11am-8pm

536 Grass Valley Hwy, Auburn, CA 95603

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(2.4 miles)

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MOONRAKER

Named as Best New Brewery in California and #9 in the World by RateBeer.com, Moonraker is a must-visit for
any beer connoisseur.

Sunday-Wednesday 11am-8pm

Thursday-Saturday 11am-9pm

12970 Earhart Ave #100, Auburn, CA 95602

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(4.0 miles)

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AUBURN ALEHOUSE

This brewery and restaurant hybrid features world-class beer in small batches, using only the finest malted barley and American-grown hops. With a collection of awards hanging on the wall, it’s easy to see why the SacBee recently said it’s one of the region’s premier craft breweries.

Monday-Thursday 12-8pm

Friday-Saturday 11am-9pm

Sunday 11am-8pm

289 Washington St, Auburn, CA 95603

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(3.9 miles)

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COOL BEERWERKS

Cool Beerwerks is a restaurant/brewery specializing in handcrafted beers brewed on site, cocktails and delicious Hawaiian/Japanese fusion cuisine. Live music and comedy weekly; check website for full schedule of events.

Wednesday-Sunday 12pm-8pm

5020 Ellinghouse Dr, Cool, CA 95614

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(9.3 miles)

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HILLENBRAND FARMHAUS

Nestled in at the base of the Sierra Mountains on 13-acres, they brew beer with mineral rich artesian water, grow their own hops and fruit, and harvest fresh honey from their bee hives to create true Farm-to-Bottle craft beers.

Friday-Saturday 12pm-9pm

Sunday 12-7pm

5100 Virginiatown Rd, Newcastle, CA 95658

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(12.0 miles)

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