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    Stumptown Ales

    4.5 (59 reviews)
    InexpensiveBeer Bar, Breweries
    Closed 1:00 pm - 7:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    STUMPTOWN ALES ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Easy blondie and porter
    Kristina I.

    Very interesting beer menu. The sours are definitely worth a try. I really enjoyed the east blondie and the cave dweller. I'm not a huge IPA fan. My husband really liked the porter! I barely know her. The bartender was very friendly. Masks were not worn by staff, but there was a bottle of hand sanitizer on the bar.

    Lauren T.

    Cozy taproom full of character. Great beer. Friendly staff. Stop in after a hike or when you're passing through Davis for a fun & refreshing time!

    Summer menu 2021
    Jen J.

    Love! We stopped for a drink and to check out the local shops while we were staying nearby. They have an amazing selection of local craft drinks, which is just what we were looking for. The bartenders were great and knowledgeable. It's a bit small inside, but luckily we got there early enough to grab a table. I had a local cider that was amazing (sangria cider!) and everyone else loved their beers or ciders. My friends even picked up some of their super soft t-shirts to boot. If we are ever in town again, we will for sure stop by!

    Porter and Sour
    Caitie Z.

    My husband and I came here for a few beers after a day of hiking. We had to wait a few minutes before being allowed in as they were at capacity due to COVID restrictions. Once inside, we were able to sit at the bar. We were waited on right away - I ended up with a fruit sour and the kolsch. I thoroughly enjoyed the sour and liked the kolsch for its lightness but it did not have a ton of flavorful notes. I sampled my husbands porter which was nice and light, his amber which I did not like, and the 12% stout that was almost syrupy and way to thick and strong for me. They had a nice variety of beers on their menu catering to a crowd. In addition they had a small wine selection as well. The beers were well priced and it made sense every time to get the larger size based on the price. We walked away with a glass that had "Stumptown Ales" on it with their logo to add to our collection. Overall, I enjoyed my beer choices at this brewery. They were well priced, the bartenders were friendly and the atmosphere was backwoodsy and great. This was a fun find in the heart of Davis!

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    Rick S.

    On our 2nd trip to Davis, we decided to hit up Stumptown Ales to get a taste for the local brews. This is always hard because our group has some non-beer drinkers in it, but Stumptown had wine for them, which was very convenient. Parking was simple, right outside of the front door, and the bar area was beautiful with a gas fireplace, polished wood (oak maybe?) bar, and nice high seats. The outlets on the wall even had USB ports integrated for simpler phone charging - really cool! There were some funny signs around the place, as well as prints of historic pictures. My fiance and I ordered and shared the Left Lucy (brown ale), Six Legged Frog (IPA), and Cave Dweller Pale Ale. All the beers were good, and I personally think they got better as that list progresses (I usually prefer brown ales, but this one could have used a bit more flavor). The Cave Dweller the best of the three. The owner (or who I believe was the owner) was friendly when talking with us when we arrived, but we didn't get to chat too much as I think some regulars were at the other side of the bar. While drinking and eating complementary pretzels, a group of people entered that owned Farm Up Truck, who happened to be selling some of their pastries at Stumptown Ales. I had my camera with me and offered to take some photos of one of the desserts, and after shooting it, I HAD to buy it because it looked so good. I don't know if the food truck and Stumptown are connected in any way, but they definitely complement each other well. I will write a separate review for the food truck. I'm definitely interested in stopping back in to see what's on tap next time we're in Davis!

    Porter?  I Barley Knew Her
    Steve P.

    Large tap list with local ciders and meads too. Friendly staff, good service, and excellent beer.

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    Great cosy bar. Bartenders are super friendly too. No food but that's okay. There are plenty of other great places to eat in Davis.

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    Great local watering hole. Good beer and great people. Lovely place to stop and enjoy ambiance.

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    Small quaint local bar with some great local brews. The sour my daughter had was her favorite. Bartender was great!

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    6 years ago

    Great beer. Takeout options for COVID precautions. We had the porter and Citra DIPA and both were great.

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    8 years ago

    Best beer outside of Vermont! Can't go wrong with anything you order. I prefer both of the DIPA's

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    The beer was great. A wonderful break after a long hike with a good beer!

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    The decor and atmosphere along with its beers can't be beat! The owners are spectacular and so friendly every single time we come.

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    4.1(168 reviews)
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    Bar area.

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