know what it takes to be ahead of the game. With up to 15 selections on tap at any time, wide-ranging music, and savory appetizers, the environment welcomes both food and drink enthusiasts. Stop by for a beer dinner, where chef Michael Coan and Eric Rose pair their specialties in tasty combinations. Owner/brewer Paul Wright worked at the Marin Brewing Company before starting his own family-run business, Island Brewing Company, 805-745-8272, islandbrewing company.com, which provides its fl vorful beers to bars, restaurants, and catering companies. Drop by the Carpinteria brewery on a weekend, and you might be able to tour the back rooms and see how the magic is made. Pure Order Brewing Company, 805-966-
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2881, pureorderbrewing.com, was prompted by the ingenuity of the Burge family and their appreciation for fine bee , and they haven’t slowed down since first setting up shop in a large industrial building downtown. The name comes from the 16th-century German beer production regulation Rheinheitsgebot (it literally translates to Purity Order), which maintains that only malt, hops, yeast, and water may be used in brewing the best beer. Try the Red Eye Wheat for its refreshing hint of caramel and raisin. Guests at the downtown Santa Barbara Brewing Company, 805-730-1040, sbbrewco .com, can see the beer they are drinking being made right before their eyes. This restaurant and bar offers a wide array of ales—like the signature Santa Barbara Blonde and the Rincon Red Ale—along with crispy appetizers and delicious entrees. Stop by Solvang Brewing Company, 805688-2337, solvangbrewing.com, to savor a refreshing Windmill Wheat Ale or Blue Eyed Blonde Ale. At this quaint tavern/restaurant, you’ll find yourself eager to sip the fine bre inspired by the town’s Scandinavian heritage. Telegraph Brewing Company, 805-9635018, telegraphbrewing.com, makes the best of its Santa Barbara locale by incorporating the town’s iconic elements into the brewery’s award-winning libations. The popular Cerveza de Fiesta was inspired by our beloved summer festival. Head to the new digs on Salsipuedes Street for a Pilsner-style lager that’s as crisp and refreshing as the ocean air.
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