This Salinas offshoot of the Monterey-based craft brewery is another excellent recent addition to the growing beer scene around Salinas. Location-wise, it's in an industrial park around 3 miles south of downtown. Ask if the stonking 10.5% Triple IPA is on tap.
Alvarado Street Brewery & Tasting Room
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