LG Brewing Blog
We’re Planning A Party
The holidays are the perfect excuse for a party. Whether you are gathering with friends, families or even coworkers, the perfect party requires a little planning. Here are a few tips for planning the perfect holiday get together; Date – this should be the first thing you do when planning a party. Having the date ...
Cheers! The Holidays Are Here!
Holiday time is always the right time to toast to good friends, family and another year under our belts. Parties are always plentiful and so are reasons to whip up a good cocktail! And nothing makes a party merry than a good tasting beverage that celebrates the spirits, in more ways than one! Here are ...
A Whiskey Story
Ask any whiskey drinker why they love their drink of choice and stories ranging from the beautiful to the deranged will begin. But, within those whiskey stories one thing is consistent – the absolute love of whiskey’s aromatic taste. Whiskey comes in a variety of flavors that derive from different grains such as barley, malted ...
Tequila – Before The Worm
Any tequila lover knows the secrets of the worm. But, did you know that tequila was first produced in the 16th century near the location of the city of Tequila? The fermented beverage from the agave plant was previously produced by the Aztec people long before the Spanish arrived in 1521. The Spanish conquistadors then ...
Pilsner
First produced in 1842, Pilsner beer takes its name from Pilsen, Bohemia, now known as the Czech Republic. To this day, this pale lager is still produced there today. Our Pilsner beer is a straw colored lager, with a floral nose. Brewed using Tetthanger and Saaz hops, this beer provides sharp hop bitterness, followed by ...
Oktoberfest
You may not have been able to travel to Germany for Oktoberfest, but that doesn’t mean you can’t experience the delicious taste of Oktoberfest beer! Our amber hued lager has a toasted caramel nose. The body is medium displaying a malt sweetness balanced by soft hop bitterness. Los Gatos Master Brewer Kent Wheat designs and ...
Stout
“Stout” originally referred to a beer’s strength, but eventually shifted meaning toward body and color. This beer is characterized by a dark, rich body. The roasted, nutty malt fills the senses, with added hints of espresso. At Los Gatos Brewing Co. our stout beer provides customers with a smooth drinking experience. Brewed on-site, Master Brewer ...
Orange Creamsicle Martini
Remember 50/50 ice cream bars? Now enjoy the grown up version of the orange creamsicle that won’t melt down your arms! The Orange Creamsicle Martini is great anytime when you want to reminisce about summer. Made with a mixture of Pinnacle Whip Vodka and fresh orange juice, this martini is both creamy and refreshing! For ...
Hefeweizen
“Hefe” means yeast, “Weizen” means wheat. The German Hefeweizen traces its history to 16th century Bavaria and eventually came to America in the 19th century. In Bavaria, this beer is traditionally consumed Sunday morning after church, but is available anytime at Los Gatos Brewing Company. In this German style wheat beer, unfiltered yeast remains ...
Why Dessert Should Come First
If you left it up to a wine lover, wine would come before and after every meal. But, dessert wines are exceptional in taste and leave you feeling satisfied and fulfilled. There is no simple definition of a dessert wine. In Europe, a dessert wine is simply sweeter than others. In the U.S., it’s based ...