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The Bruery – Oude Tart

This Flemish red really shows off the skill behind sour beers and blending that The Bruery can do.  Oh, and it’s been aged in wine barrels to add a little extra kick.

Monkish Brewing – Feminist Tripel

I am a big fan of this Torrance brewery.  I don’t have a lot of growlers but I have one from here.  And the use of hibiscus which could overpower other beers is very well done here.

Beachwood Brewing – Uno Belgian Single

Beachwood rightly gets strong praise but one beer that I would like to see in bottles is their Belgian Single. I love the name and love the simple pleasure of this beer in a style that we don’t see that often.

Sante Adairius Rustic Ales – Saison Bernice

A perfect 100 on the Ratebeer website should tell you all you need to know about this small brewery in Capitola. (Google it).  This beer is on my most-wanted list.

Russian River Brewing – Noble Experiment Blonde

You knew the Santa Rosa brewery would be on the list, but I want to highlight a beer that marries both their Belgian sensibility and their hoppy side and this “experimental” blonde fits the bill. Noble Experiment Blonde has a hoppy kick that doesn’t take away the Belgian farmhouse notes. A ton of flavor at a teeny-tiny 3.88% ABV.

Find more of Sean Inman’s writing on his blog, Beer Search Party.