If you’ve ever read Submerge, you know we love to eat and drink. This is because we’re humans, and that’s sort of what our species is all about. If you’re reading this, we’re guessing you’re human also; therefore, the opening of Oak Park Brewing Company is great news for all of us. Dave Estis and Tom Karvonen were crafting beers out of Estis’ home in Oak Park for years, placing high in local beer competitions such as Celebrewtion, the Napa Homebrew Challenge and in the California State Fair. In early November 2014, Estis and Karvonen opened up their very own tap room and restaurant at 3514 Broadway in Sacramento. Oak Park Brewing Company offers a rotating lineup of their own beers, including the low-ABV, but deliciously drinkable Patrick’s English Mild, and the dark, rich Neck Thumper Russian Imperial Stout, which boasts an ABV upwards of 9 percent and features coffee notes and roasted barley. Seasonal offerings such as Drink Radio Holiday Ale may also be on tap. Brewed for Capital Public Radio’s Drink Radio event, this beer is basically Christmas dinner in a bottle, brewed with nutmeg, cinnamon, sweet orange and honey. Not only does Oak Park Brewing Company have a lot of great beers, but it also offers a full kitchen and a diverse menu, with fare such as Duroc Tacos (three pork tacos with red cabbage, jicama salad, cotija cheese, cilantro chutney) and the Moroccan chicken, served with saffron rice, sumac-glazed carrots and cucumbers in yogurt. Find out more at Opbrewco.com
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