When I get a moment to glance at the food portion of the menu, their pretzels immediately catch my eye. What better to pair with a delicious, quality beer? As soon as I swipe my plush, salty pretzel into the IPA mustard and spicy cheese sauce, McKenna sees my eyes light up as I experience the piquant taste combination. She tells me everything is handmade in the kitchen, and an ingredient in the mustard sauce is one of their IPAs. If I could take home a large mason jar full of the IPA mustard, I would not hesitate. My idea of a perfect afternoon in Santa Barbara now must include a stop at Institution Ale. The compassionate staff and delicious selection of beer combined with a refreshing and polished ambiance will forever leave me day dreamin’ of sunny days in this tasting room. * institutionales.com
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