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San Rafael Brewing

(Brewpub - Closed)

Last updated: July 3, 1995

7110 Redwood Boulevard
Novato CA 94945

Opened November 15, 1990.
Closed March 1, 1996.
720 bbl annual capacity.

Identity crisis here...it's also known as J&L Brewing and as TJ's Bar & Grill. Two fairly inoffensive beers, but a fun game room.

My Opinion Of The Beers That I've Tried:
13.0 points overall

• Amber Ale
  Style 6 - American-style Pale Ale
  • 15 points - Beer #11-739, The HopYard, Pleasanton CA, January 16, 1995
    Amber. Thin head. Nice caramel nose. Spicy. Malty, some biscuit character.

  • 12.5 points - Beer #2-150, at the brewery, July 26, 1993
    Dark amber, looks flat. Smells dark. Sweet, with a bitter flash in the middle. Short finish.

• Golden Ale
  Style 6 - American-style Pale Ale
  • 10.5 points - Beer #14-1074, The HopYard, Pleasanton CA, July 3, 1995
    Yellow opaque, good white head. Some spicy hops. Extremely sweet, cidery. Nasty.

  • 14 points - Beer #2-151, at the brewery, July 26, 1993
    Says the bartender, "The Golden Ale looks a little flat...I wouldn't recommend it." She was right. Yellow, cloudy. Big sparse bubbles. Very malty aroma...pale malt, not crystal. Thick. Good maltiness. Sort of flat.

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