Sip On Local Spirits
Craft spirits and delectable cocktails take date night to the next level in Rancho Cordova.
J.J. Pfister Distilling
The story behind J.J. Pfister Distilling Co. celebrates the American Dream. J.J. Pfister was born in Switzerland in 1844 and came to America to start a high-end knitwear company. Years later in 2015, his great-grandson and great-great-grandson start a distillery and name the business in honor of their family patriarch. Their product line of vodkas, whiskeys, bourbons, and brandies are all organic. J.J. Pfister also offers a full kitchen and distillery tours, which are informative, fun, and will give you a new appreciation for how your favorite spirits are made.
Dao Distillery
Dao Distillery, the first Vietnamese rice liquor distillery in California and only second in the United States, has become the newest addition to the Rancho Cordova Barrel District. This craft distillery, is known for producing a one of a kind spirit called rượu đế, a premium Vietnamese rice liquor. Enjoy the story behind the distilling process of rượu đế and sip on the delicious and unique flavored spirits of Dao Distillery.
Sample Craft Brews
Five craft breweries in the Barrel District make it a fun place for a pub crawl. As the local brewing scene grows, so do your options. There’s something for every kind of beer (and kombucha) drinker in Rancho Cordova.
Fort Rock Brewing
Fort Rock Brewing is a great place to start your tour of the Barrel District. Started by two sisters, their friend from high school, and their three respective spouses, Fork Rock is the kind of place that makes everyone feel part of the family. To satisfy the cravings of any hop heads out there, their beer line-up is particularly notable for their several different IPAs on tap. If you love catching up on the latest beer trend, Fork Rock has a fantastic hazy East Coast-style IPA called the Hazy Hop Goblin. Give it a try and see what all the hazy hop hype is all about.
Claimstake Brewing
From there, make your way to Claimstake Brewing, a place for libations with a name that tips its hat to the wild-west heritage of Northern California. This establishment specializes in small batches, meaning that you never know what you are going to get when you walk in, but you can be assured it will be tasty. Its loyal following loves the stout and IPA, but since its tap list changes weekly, you often don’t know what you will have to choose from until you show up, which is half the fun.
Burning Barrel Brewing
According to its founders, Burning Barrel is “driven to push the boundaries of what beer is today and set the standard for what is to come.” So, expect to find fresh twists on classic styles and some creative combinations, like its Vanilla Kisses, a porter infused with Madagascar vanilla that features a chocolate aroma. It has a large tasting room and often provides food from local vendors to order as well.
LogOff Brewing
LogOff Brewing is focused on two things: making great beer and bringing the community together. However, we'd argue they also created a great fan club for their mother's mac and cheese. Owners Jim and Matt want you to log off of your devices (post to Instagram later) and enjoy great craft beer and local food trucks.
Movement Brewing
A concept dating back a decade from conversations with friends around a fire, Movement Brewing Company, one of the more recent additions to the Barrel District, has earned its spot as a fan favorite. From their epic cornhole tournaments and music festivals to their wildly popular Dude Monster hazy IPA, Movement Brewing Company is a great finale to your tour of the Barrel District Breweries.
With so much to choose from, it's no surprise that the Barrel District is a rising star in the world of craft libations. See for yourself the creative offerings that make this section of Rancho Cordova a must-see destination. Check out all of the breweries and distilleries in Rancho Cordova.
Experience Our First Meadery
Mead, otherwise known as "Nectar of the Gods", is a wine that uses honey as a fermentable sugar. The outcome is a deliciously fresh and gluten-free alcoholic beverage.
Strad Meadery
As the first of its kind in the Barrel District, Strad Meadery brings a sweet alternative to the breweries and distilleries in the neighborhood. Strad Meadery specifically uses Sacramento wildflower honey to produce its mead along with several fruity flavors such as apricot, pomegranate, cherry, cranberry, and strawberry.
Wind Down with Wine
Rancho Cordova is nestled between Sacramento and the rolling hills of Amador and El Dorado counties, two areas becoming increasingly revered winemaking destinations.
Drink Eezy
Love wine and want to keep your sips local? Local tasting room Drink Eezy offers an array of small-batch wines sourced from around the world and delicious wine slushies during the summer months. Want to take some vino home? Sustainable, single-serve wine bottles are available for purchase year-round, and a wine Advent Calendar set is sold during the holidays.
Written by Jill Sanford for RootsRated Media in partnership with Visit Rancho Cordova. Edited by staff.
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