"Poseidon Brewing...if the God of the Sea drank beer..this might be it"
Last week I was sitting at a bar and had struck up a conversation with a local from Ventura, California. She had picked up on a conversation I was having with the bartender and was intrigued with my bar knowledge. She asked if I had been to a new local favorite, Poseidon Brewing. I had never heard of it and was desperate to know more. She asked if I had heard of Figueroa Mountain Brewing, which I know quite well (I was just at their facilities in Santa Ynez and Los Olivos), apparently one of the brewers had left and started his own project...it was time to delve into this new "local favorite."
The brewery is located in a very nondescript building with 2 very small signs giving just a hint of the greatness going on inside. Once you enter the small glass door a set of couches greet you with a carved wooden sign signifying the recent establishment of this up and coming brewery.
*The beers are displayed on the board behind the bar
*For a better explanation check their Tasting Notes
*My first Poseidon brew...their Grapefruit IPA
*The theme is very nautical and friendly to Divers and Mermaids
The head brewer for Poseidon is Reno and he is a native of Goleta, California. He began brewing at the age of 18 and has been at it ever since. After graduating from UC Davis with a degree in Biology, he worked as a brewer for Figueroa Mountain Brewing. His philosophy is "brewing beers to the highest standards while providing a diverse selection of beer styles for customers to enjoy."
I was literally floored when I tasted the Grapefruit IPA. The grapefruit aromas jump out of the glass on this hoppy, balanced IPA. Reno actually uses grapefruit zest from Mud Creek Ranch in Santa Paula, California. It registers with a nice 6.6% ABV and 63 IBU's. This is positively my new favorite beer, but is only available at the brewery in Growlers (64 oz) or Half-Growlers (32 oz)... Well worth the trouble! Seek it out!
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