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Mibrew
Mar 30, 2009, 10:26 AM
I got to meet the owners of Mariposa Brewing Company, Those who know me know me know I love Microbrew, I was able to provide some decor for their brewery, and met some really great people, who gave me the tour, and provided me with lots of their merchandise as a favor : ) this is a green facility, they also donate to several charities.

On may 2 the will feature the Mariposa Brews & Blues Festival, with 3 outdoor stages, and 12 bands, catered lunch & dinner
---> http://www.mariposabrewing.com/bluesfestival.html

intro:
A small brewery recently opened near the Mariposa Fairgrounds.

Called Mariposa Brewing Co., it features beers with catchy names: Prospectors Pilsner, Mariposa Golden Amber, High Country Hefeweizen and Pick Axe IPA.

The brewery, launched on Christmas Eve, is the brainchild of Steve Lach, a San Luis Obispo entrepreneur who plans to retire in Mariposa. He's an owner of San Luis Custom Windows & Doors.


Lach found several investors and a partner, Lyle Smith.

Mariposa Brewing has a manufacturing base and tasting room. Its owners hope to sell their wares in Fresno-area restaurants.

"Our primary intention is putting it in kegs," Lach says. "We don't want to put it in [standard-size] bottles."

Folks can drink some in the tasting room, or buy growlers, the half-gallon bottles. Lach encourages customers to bring the growlers back for a refill or recycle the bottles.

The brewery also aims to be environmentally conscious in its production methods. It uses local ingredients in its beers, such as wild hops grown in and around the Yosemite area, as well as mountain spring water, Lach says.

"Virtually nothing goes into the landfill from here," Lach says. "What is left in the brewing process goes to pig farmers."

Mariposa Brewing is open 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays. In April, the brewery will open on Sundays for the summer. Call (209) 966-7044

http://mariposabrewing.com/aboutus.html

Brew ~ : }

Newcomer
Mar 30, 2009, 12:02 PM
Happy B-Day Mibrew. :)

monkey
Mar 30, 2009, 12:32 PM
A couple of Forum friends and I stopped by there Friday on the way home from seeing the poppies along the Merced river. I wish them success!
And happy Birthday Mibrew!

Red Mule
Mar 30, 2009, 12:40 PM
I am planning a visit real soon. :)

Mibrew
Mar 30, 2009, 12:47 PM
We were there Friday also Monkey, what a beautiful day, went to Chappell winery on the request from a friend who owns the Brewery, and did a little wine tasting, we were going to El Portel to take some pics of the views, but it was getting late.

Brew ~ : ]

DNCCEO
Oct 23, 2009, 11:11 AM
I think too different

FoothillMama
Oct 23, 2009, 01:08 PM
Have heard the quality of beer is unpredictable. Ok one time, soapy another. And way overpriced.

BGW
Oct 24, 2009, 10:04 AM
I too have been to the brewery and did some tasting. Great guys, great concept, I wish them well. I am not a big beer drinker but I do enjoy trying new brews in hopes of finding 'the one'. Those that I tried were all okay, however, none that I tried that day grabbed me as that 'one'. They did ask me what type of beer I liked and I told them. The reply caught me off guard. It was honest, but abrupt and not something I would have said to a potential customer. Thankfully, I am not easily offended and I did get their message--they don't make girlie beers! LOL

dancingqueen
Oct 24, 2009, 10:10 AM
LOL, very funny, I like girly beers too, like the lime flavored ones. Or, just give me most any Mexican beer with a few pieces of lime stuck down the neck of the bottle. I really only like them very cold and out of the bottle too. No glass or can for me.

David_V
Oct 24, 2009, 10:18 AM
Have heard the quality of beer is unpredictable. Ok one time, soapy another. And way overpriced.

I've had some great beer there, but I was not about to pay $13 for what comes out to less than a 6 pack.

Treasure Chest
Nov 03, 2009, 03:46 PM
Went yesterday, and did not care for any of there beers :(

Bummer

BGW
Nov 03, 2009, 03:57 PM
Went yesterday, and did not care for any of there beers :(

Bummer

:rofl: That wouldn't be a biased opinion would it!! :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao: :rotflmao:

I mean some of us just develop a taste for certain Micro-brews and no others can compare!! :D:D:D:D

Treasure Chest
Nov 03, 2009, 05:05 PM
My Husband Brews, so I'm a profesional taster ;) IPA is one of their best, but the taste varies, was not good the other day, nor their new Boch :(