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Small-batch brewing from San Francisco, California. This light and crisp Kolsch-style ale is all about balance: made from Warrior and Saphir hops to give it an American-style bitterness, plus German malts to provide balance a with creamy toastiness.

Founded by Augustinian monks in 1328, Munich’s Augustiner-Bräu is the city’s oldest independent brewery. Its Lagerbier Hell belongs to the pale lager tradition closely associated with Munich and Bavaria. This 11.2-ounce bottle offers a classic German beer style from a brewery with nearly seven centuries of history.

Due to brewery restrictions - this can be delivered or picked up in the SF bay area only. Unfortunately no shipping or will call outside of this area. Orders outside of the SF area will be cancelled. The IPA that needs no introduction, Sonoma County, California's legendary Double IPA. DUE TO RUSSIAN RIVER BREWING COMPANY'S HIGH STANDARDS AND COMMITMENT TO KEEPING THEIR BEER FRESH, K&L CANNOT SHIP OR TRANSFER RRBC BEERS OUTSIDE OF THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA. THIS INCLUDES ALL DELIVERY OR WILL CALL ORDERS TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA OR OUT OF STATE. Rated 100 points by Beer Advocate.

As the oldest existing brewery in the world, the Weihenstephaner brewery occupies an exalted site atop Weihenstephan Hill in the Bavarian city of Freising. This fresh and vibrant wheat beer is as complex as it is refreshing with fruit and herb notes on the nose and palate and a light an bright finish that belies its nearly 8% abv.

Hofbräu München traces its history to 1589, when Duke Wilhelm V of Bavaria established a brewery to supply the ducal court. Now owned by the Free State of Bavaria, this historic Munich producer presents its Original Lager here in a classic 500ml format.

This bright, everyday beer is sparkling and fresh and is expertly brewed using only the noble raw materials allowed by German Purity Law of 1516. A showpiece of the brewing art in Bavaria, and a great treat for the beer expert or beer novice! 5.6% abv.

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Boston’s Fort Point neighborhood was the original home of Trillium Brewing Company, founded in 2013 by JC and Esther Tetreault. The brewery’s “Fort Point” takes its name from that neighborhood, connecting this Massachusetts beer, offered in a 16-ounce can, to the place where Trillium began.

Our flagship American IPA highlights the distinctively aromatic Australian Galaxy hop. The nose bursts with pine, citrus rind, melon and pineapple. Pronounced flavors of peach, clementine, and tropical fruits are accentuated with moderate bitterness and balanced by a light, biscuity malt character. MALT: American 2-row Barley, White Wheat, C-15, Dextrine, Dextrose HOPS: Galaxy, Columbus (Brewery Notes)

The original! Six or seven breweries in Belgium make true Saisons, and the undisputed classic of the style is Saison Dupont. While there may be some hipper variations that seem more in demand lately, this holds its own against the hyped versions. Saison Dupont is refreshing, with a brightness that is balanced by underlying earthiness. Plus the price is a steal considering the quality, and the fact that this is a 750 ml bottle. At once both crisp and funky, Saison Dupont is a clean, yeasty, satisfying beer, perfect for summer nights.

From the brewery: "A good beer takes its time. The long storage makes our yellow bright lager, 'Original', a flavourful beer enjoyed with fine poured, white foam. With a mild hoppy note and its pleasant fresh spicy taste, it goes very well with salads, poultry, stews or with a hearty snack. Brewed according to our centuries-old brewing tradition on the Weihenstephan hill."

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A full rich bodied, hoppy, seasonal lager. Especially brewed for the Festbier season. This beer truly represents the Bavarian way of celebrating. Deep gold color, great mouth-feel and lots of flavor. Prost!

Private Landbrauerei Schönram has brewed in the Upper Bavarian village of Schönram since 1780. This 500ml Pils comes from the family-run brewery in the Rupertiwinkel, near the Austrian border, and represents its take on Germany’s classic bottom-fermented pilsner style.

This line of Mead, for me, are up at the top tier of the best that I've ever had, including those I sampled in the UK. Unfortunately, my first tasting of Mead took place at a number of RenFaire's years ago. Those were really, really bad but, fit the bill at the time. We weren't too picky while dressed in velvet and high boots. Those times definitely changed for the better when I had Mead such as the ones produced by Heidrun. They key is the wonderful acidity and floral (and juicy) delicate orange flavors. The Mead begs to be enjoyed on a sunny afternoon with fresh crisp veggies, fried chicken or even a nice pork chop. Of course, it is perfectly fun and delicious on its own!

This profound, off-dry sparkling pear cider from Normandy comes from biodynamically farmed, 300-year-old trees.

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Aval takes its name from the Breton word for “apple,” linking the producer directly to Brittany’s long cider tradition. This French rosé cider is made with red-fleshed apples, whose naturally colored juice gives the cider its pink hue, and comes in a convenient 330ml bottle.

Bavarian State Brewery Weihenstephan stands on Weihenstephan Hill in Freising, where its brewing tradition is traced to the former Benedictine monastery and the year 1040. This German Helles lager brings that long-established Bavarian brewing heritage to a convenient 500ml can.

The go-to example of world-class Kolsch. Reissdorf's Kolsch is clean, crisp, and refreshing with wonderful notes of brioche, orchard fruit, and yellow flowers. There are many American breweries producing good-quality Kolsch today, but I argue almost none of them are as elegant or high in quality as the Kolsch of Cologne.

From the brewery: "Velvet Glow is an homage to an old Grace Brother’s Brewing beer brewed right here in Santa Rosa! The Grace Brother’s brewery was around from 1933 to 1966, where they created many iconic beer brands including Velvet Glow and Happy Hops. This Helles style lager is a clean, crisp, and refreshing beer with a bright straw color, aromas and flavors of bread crust and biscuit. There is a very low bitterness with a mild hop aroma." DUE TO RUSSIAN RIVER BREWING COMPANY'S HIGH STANDARDS AND COMMITMENT TO KEEPING THEIR BEER FRESH, K&L CANNOT SHIP OR TRANSFER RRBC BEERS OUTSIDE OF THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA. THIS INCLUDES ALL DELIVERY OR WILL CALL ORDERS TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA OR OUT OF STATE.

This would make for a refreshing breakfast or brunch beer with hints of chocolate, toasty malt, and smokey French roast coffee with a subtle bitter coffee finish. Its light-medium body and lively freshness begs another sip, and another. Move over mimosas!

Poiré Granit is named for the granite, located far below the surface of the soil, that the pear tree roots stretch to reach. This deep root system gives the fruit its distinctive minerality, even more apparent in this cuvée, as it is sourced from the oldest trees on the property. Located in southern Normandy, Domaine Bordelet has seen inspiration from top tier collaborators, including Dider Dagueneau, an active part in this project in 1989, and master distiller Jean Pierre Ferrand, who contributed in 1997. The team is also committed to biodynamic practices; orchards have been certified organic since 1996. Former sommelier Eric Bordelet took over the family business in 1992 and explains his philosophy, "I wanted to apply what I’d learnt about oenology to cider making."

This may be the best beer ever! But, one is enough: trust me.

Pilsner takes its name from Plzen, the Czech city where the style originated in 1842. Oakland’s Ghost Town Brewing brings that historic beer style into a California context with “Cinder,” a West Coast pilsner packaged in 16-ounce cans.

Privatbrauerei Schönram has brewed beer in the Upper Bavarian village of Schönram since 1780. Located near Germany’s border with Austria, the historic independent brewery produces Schönramer Gold as part of its longstanding Bavarian beer tradition, presented here in the classic 500ml bottle format.

There Does Not Exist brews in San Luis Obispo on California’s Central Coast. Its Demonus is a West Coast India Pale Ale, linking the brewery’s imaginative naming with a distinctly Californian branch of the broader IPA tradition. This release is packaged in a 16-ounce can.

Founded in 1589 by Bavarian Duke Wilhelm V, Hofbräu München is one of Munich’s historic breweries. It is also among the six Munich breweries permitted to serve beer at the city’s Oktoberfest, making this 11.2-ounce Oktoberfestbier a direct link to the celebrated annual festival.

Incredible holiday NA cider!!! From the cidery: "Jus de Pomme Pétillant (Sparkling Apple Juice) is 100% natural apple juice, without added sugar, preservative or colouring. It is a healthy elegant drink, for young and less young alike."

Founded by Clement Chevallier at Aspall Hall in Suffolk in 1728, Aspall has been making English cider for nearly three centuries. This 500ml Dry English Cider continues that longstanding cider-making tradition, linking the producer’s modern range to its deep roots in the Suffolk countryside.

Kiuchi Brewery was founded in 1823 as a sake producer in Ibaraki Prefecture and launched Hitachino Nest Beer in 1996. Its Red Rice Ale incorporates Japanese red rice into the brewing recipe, connecting the brewery’s modern craft-beer range with a grain long used in Japan. Presented here in a 330ml bottle.

Based in San Luis Obispo on California’s Central Coast, There Does Not Exist brews Green Prophet as a hazy India Pale Ale. The hazy IPA category developed from the New England IPA movement before becoming a widely produced modern beer style across the United States. Packaged in a 16-ounce can.

Brewer notes: "STS Pils is a classic European style Pilsner. It is straw in color and often times will have a slight haze due to the fact that it is unfiltered. STS Pils is a hop forward pilsner with a mild malt foundation, strong lager yeast characteristic, and a dry, bitter finish." DUE TO RUSSIAN RIVER BREWING COMPANY'S HIGH STANDARDS AND COMMITMENT TO KEEPING THEIR BEER FRESH, K&L CANNOT SHIP OR TRANSFER RRBC BEERS OUTSIDE OF THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA. THIS INCLUDES ALL DELIVERY OR WILL CALL ORDERS TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA OR OUT OF STATE.

From the producer: "A word of caution, friends... This beer is CRUSHABLE! Crushing Hazard is the TDNE hot take on the most consumed beer style in the U.S.A. - light lager. Drinker beware, this simply tastes like beer, dude. Its everything we love about sessionable domestic lager - just brewed with high quality German ingredients. A beer for mowing the lawn. A beer for barbecue. A beer for breakfast. A beer for dinner. It's everything you need and nothing you don’t. Its CRUSHABLE BEER, made with Cosmic Cowboy love, of course."

Hitachino Nest beer is is brewed by Kiuchi Brewery who've been brewing Japanese Sake since 1823 and now they're in their 8th generation! Distiller's note: "This White Ale is brewed with wheat malt, and flavored with coriander, orange peel, and nutmeg." This beer is texturally soft but complex. Perfect with sushi and seafood dishes!

One of the best known Quadrupels available on the market, the St. Bernardus Abt 12 has earned its place in the spotlight. The current release is based on one of the original recipes from the Trappist Monks of Westvleteren, which was given to the cheese-making abbey of St. Bernardus. (From WWII until 1992 the beer was sold under the names Trappist Westvleteren, St. Sixtus and Sixtus.) The beer is dark and full-bodied, with a fruity nose and complex palate, striking the perfect balance between malty, bitter and sweet.

Founded in Cologne in 1908, Gaffel is closely associated with the city’s Kölsch tradition. Kölsch is a top-fermented beer style governed by the Kölsch Convention, which limits the name to qualifying breweries in and around Cologne. This German release comes in a convenient 500ml can.

Founded in 2010, Almanac Beer Company is an independent Northern California brewery based in Alameda. “Love” is the brewery’s hazy India Pale Ale, presented here in 16-ounce cans and rooted in Almanac’s California brewing identity.

From a former rock-star sommelier of the Parisian wine scene, this slightly sweet cider is produced from the fruit of apple trees more than 50 years old. Tones of baked apple drizzled with honey beg to be paired with warm apple pie à la mode. Don’t let the sweetness fool you—there’s enough tannin and acid to please even dry-seeking palates.

One of the most refreshing beers on a hot day! Brewery note: "The Stiegl-Radler Grapefruit is a mix of Stiegl-Goldbräu and fruit juice that is invariably natural and has no artificial sweeteners added to it. The grapefruit juice lends this a naturally cloudy appearance and a tangy fruit flavor, creating a succulent and fruity taste sensation with a refreshing finish."

Hop Culture by Bell's Brewery: "There’s a river in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula that winds and wends its way along the coast of Lake Superior. Iconic for its incredible beauty, clear water, and several species of trout, the Two Hearted River is just one of Michigan’s magnificent natural landmarks. So it’s fitting that a beer of the same name has become one of the most beautiful and revered beers in the country. Recognized as the best beer in America for four years running by Zymurgy Magazine, Bell’s Two Hearted Ale has made more than just a splash in craft beer culture."

Hacker-Pschorr traces its brewing history in Munich to 1417, when the Hacker brewery was founded. It is one of the six Munich breweries authorized to serve beer at the city’s Oktoberfest, giving this 330ml German release a direct connection to the festival’s brewing tradition.

Private Landbrauerei Schönram has brewed in the Upper Bavarian village of Schönram since 1780. This 500ml Schönramer Dunkel represents the traditional Bavarian dark-lager style, whose name simply means “dark” in German, connecting the beer to one of the region’s longstanding brewing traditions.

Kiuchi Brewery was founded in Ibaraki Prefecture in 1823 as a sake producer and introduced Hitachino Nest Beer in 1996. This Japanese lager incorporates yuzu, a citrus fruit long cultivated in East Asia and widely used in Japanese cooking, presented here in a 12-ounce can.

Ever since 1818, we have brewed our bottom-fermented Oktoberfest Bier during Oktoberfest – Germany’s favorite Oktoberfest beer and a true institution in Munich. The glass is full of October sunshine, strong and golden. The perfect balance of a light taste of hops and a strong note of malt. A feast of a beer, which always goes down well. This beer is only brewed for the Oktoberfest. That’s where it belongs, along with all the fun of the fair like the Ferris wheel and roasted almonds.

Glendale, California, is home to Paperback Brewing Co., which packages “Baby Bunny with a Chainsaw” in 16-ounce cans. The beer is a hazy India Pale Ale, a modern branch of the broader American IPA tradition.

A staff favorite, this über refreshing beer from Köln, Germany "is a beer hybrid," explains CraftBeer.com. "Its production and subsequent beer drinking experience saddles qualities of both lager beers and ale beers."

I wonder how much of the Stiegl that we buy for our stock at K&L is sold to the staff. If I were to guess, I would say over 50%. These tall boys are perfect after a long day, and do an exceptional job of washing away the tannin after tasting to many overblown red wines. The style is Germanic; clean, lively, refreshing and the execution precise. If you love a good lager, and like having 4 oz. left after 12 have been enjoyed, this is the beer for you!