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LODI LITE

Our lightest beer with a crisp, dry finish. A local version of an American Classic.

AMERICAN LITE LAGER
ABV4.2%
IBU12

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BILL'S PILS

Named after our brewer, this classic Czech style Pilsner  is light and crisp to the finish.

Seasonal: Not available

NORTH GERMAN PILSNER
ABV 5.6%
IBU 40

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UMNA HEFEWEIZEN

A lightly hopped fruity Bavarian-style wheat beer. Unfiltered with aromas of cloves and banana.

BAVARIAN HEFEWEIZEN
ABV5.3%
IBU13

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RASPBERRY HEFEWEIZEN

Our Umna Hefeweizen with the addition of pure raspberry puree for a fruity and tart flavor to compliment our traditional Bavarian-style wheat.

BAVARIAN HEFEWEIZEN
ABV4.2%
IBU13

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OCTOBERFEST/MARZEN

A German-style Oktoberfest/Maerzen lager. Light amber color with a malty/grainy flavor and a balanced finish.

GERMAN LAGER
ABV5.8%
IBU26
  

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SCHOOL STREET BROWN

This English-style ale is surprisingly easy on the plate despite its dark color. A true session beer with a light roasted malt character.

Seasonal: On Tap!

ENGLISH BROWN ALE
ABV5.2%
IBU13
  

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GOLD COAST IPA

This 3rd place winner at the California State Fair is a hoppy west coast IPA, made with Chinook, Amarillo and Citra hops.

AMERICAN INDIA PALE ALE
ABV7.3%
IBU75
  

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MO KEL KO RED ALE

A balanced ale with toasted malt flavors and a distinct piney-citrus hop character. Crystal malts lend a ruby-red color while Chinook hops provide the hop flavor and aroma.

Seasonal: Not Available

AMBER ALE
ABV5.6%
IBU32

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HAZY RHAPSODY NE IPA

A west coast version of the trendy New England “Hazy” IPA. This hoppy ale pops with citrus flavors and aromas.

NORTHEASTERN INDIA PALE ALE
ABV6.5%
IBU30
  

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PLOWSHEAR PORTER

Robust taste with a full bodied flavor, this dark ale has a smooth finish with roasted malt flavors of coffee and chocolate.

LONDON PORTER
ABV6.1%
IBU26

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WESTERN PACIFIC DIPA

Aggressively hopped with Chinook and Simcoe hops, this strong IPA is a crowd favorite at LBC.


AMERICAN DOUBLE INDIA PALE ALE
ABV8.0%
IBU68
  

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BARLEYWINE

This luxurious ale is brewed to wine strength. Extra aging allows the complex malt flavors to mature, producing a rich, bold and special beer.

Seasonal: Not Available

ENGLISH BARLEYWINE
ABV11%
IBU50
  

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BOURBON BARREL AGED

Our Barleywine is aged for 6 months in American Bourbon Barrels this unique ale has aromas of vanilla, oak and distilled spirits.  This brew is meant to be sipped and savored. 
Seasonal: Not Available

ENGLISH  AGED BARLEYWINE
ABV11%
IBU50
  

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CHRISTMAS ALE

We blended two of our beers, with additional seasonal spices to create a staple beer perfect for the season

Seasonal: Not Available





SPICED BLEND
ABV 11%
IBU TBD
 

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SUMMER WHEAT

A Filtered American-style wheat beer, brewed for the warm summer days by the pool. Light & refreshing with a crisp dry finish.

Seasonal: Currently Not On Tap

AMERICAN WHEAT ALE
ABV5.6%
IBU13
  

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ORANGE BLOSSOM WHEAT

We take our Summer Wheat and add fresh squeezed mandarin oranges to create a refreshing and fruity wheat beer. Makes a summer day even better.

Seasonal: Not Available

WHEAT  FRUIT ALE
ABV5.6%
IBU13
  

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SAN JOAQUIN SOUR

A wild beer, this sour is fermented in oak barrels for over 2 years. A variety of microbes add unique and tart flavors to his naturally fermented beer.

Seasonal: Not Available

SOUR ALE
ABV6.0%
IBU10
  

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BRONZE LAGER

Our light bodied, brown lager. It has a slight roast malt flavor with a crisp and dry finish.


Seasonal: Not Available

GERMAN LAGER
ABV5.2%
IBU26
  

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STRONG BLONDE

This strong Blonde Ale is deceptively “strong”. It’s straw golden color and light body make it an easy drinking ale that packs a serious punch.

Seasonal: On Tap!


BLONDE ALE
ABV8.8%
IBU50
  

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BARREL OF BLONDES

Our Strong Blonde is aged in wine barrels, giving it a more upfront honey profile, and even more enjoyable to drink.

Seasonal: Not Available


 BARREL AGED BLONDE ALE
ABV8.8%
IBU50
  

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DOPPELBOCK

This German style double-bock lager is brewed with German malts that lend a malty sweetness to a strong amber lager.

Seasonal: Available!

Double Bock Lager
ABV 8.4%
IBU TBD
 

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FIREBOX

Flavors of licorice, plums, and coffee are balanced with a warming alcohol effect in this Imperial Stout.

Seasonal: Not Available





IMPERIAL STOUT
ABV 9.7%
IBU TBD
 

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RYESAYIC IPA

Rye malt and Mosaic hops provide a dank and piney profile in this west coast IPA.

Seasonal: Not Available




AMERICAN INDIA PALE ALE
ABV6.5%
IBU
75 

THE BREWER

Bill Wood was born and raised in the Bay Area. From an early age, Bill enjoyed cooking and food. Little did he know it would lay the foundation for a future brewing career. Bill started home brewing with his brother Steve back in the late 80's. Bill loved the idea of making his own beer and started immersing himself in every brew making book that he could find. It wasn't long before Bill knew what he wanted to do for a career and the rest of his life.

Bill started working as a professional brewer back in 1995, at Elk Grove Brewing.  Within two years, he won his first Great American Beer Festival (G.A.B.F) award. A bronze medal for his Grainbarrel Stout. In 1999 he won a pair of gold medals, one for the Diamondback Wheat and the other for the Otis Alt. The two Golds earned him the award of Small Brewer of the Year by the G.A.B.F. Bill continued to brew and win awards for 13 years (including 13 G.A.B.F. Medals, 4 World Beer Cup medals and countless State fair ribbons) at the Elk Grove brewery until it sadly closed in 2008.

It didn't take Bill long to find another job as the Head Brewer at the Auburn Alehouse in Auburn, CA. With the support of Brewmaster Brian Ford, the two quickly turned the small brewery upside down. Auburn Alehouse soon became a destination brewpub and a small distributing brewery with its beers available from San Jose to Lake Tahoe. In 2015 after seven short years, Bill made a tough decision to leave the brewery to be closer to his children in Elk Grove.

Bill started working at Lodi Beer Co. later that year. Having known Roger and Sam Rehmke since his early days at Elk Grove Brewery, it seemed like a good fit. Since he began brewing for Lodi Beer, Bill continues building the reputation of brewing award winning beers. With his knowledge, we have added quite a few brews to our stable of beers.


In his spare time, Bill enjoys growing vegetables as well as camping, fishing and hiking with his girlfriend Wendy. He also spends a lot of time supporting his children, with their various activities, as a high school booster at Cosumnes Oaks High School in Elk Grove.

Bill W.

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