Pods Brews is owned and operated by Pods - aka Michael Podshadley. The brewhouse is located along the backside of Trek Winery's production space in Downtown Novato, which was founded in 2009 by another "Pods" - winemaker extraordinaire Andy Podshadley. Coming from a wine family by trade, Pods (the younger one) was a brewer at heart, and in 2018 he decided to expand the family beverage repertoire. Pods has been built slowly but surely over the years, utilizing our existing infrastructure, while constantly innovating the brewing techniques each and every brew. Pods strives to produce exceptionally balanced beers at a small scale, ensuring the highest quality possible.
Pods Taproom originally opened in early 2022 for limited hours while Pods continues to expand and finish the space. The Taproom features 25 taps, a mix of house brews, as well as local guest breweries, ciders, and kombucha. Click on the link below to see what is on tap today!
Stop by our taproom for a pint, a game of pool or
skee-ball, food, live music, and more!
Cheers, from the Pods family!
Hours:
Thursday 5-8pm
Friday 5-10pm
Saturday 5-10pm
Read About My Most Popular Brews:
Subject to Availability,
Always Evolving
PODS BREWS
Brewery & Taproom
Novato, CA
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5.2%
ALC/ VOL
19
IBU
1.009
FINAL
GRAVITY
Our Flagship
Burdell
Blonde
German Blonde Ale
One malt, one hop with the best ingredients imported from Germany. This traditional and foundational recipe is Americanized and west-coast-ized through the use of the Californian US-05 yeast, which gives a clean, bright, and smooth flavor that is refreshing on any kind of day.
HOPS: German Hallertau
MALTS: Wyermann Pilsner
YEAST: US 05 Ale Yeast
7.3%
ALC/ VOL
70
IBU
1.015
FINAL
GRAVITY
Our Signature
Marin Coastal
IPA
English / West Coast Style IPA
I call this a "traditional IPA" in the sense it tastes like an IPA from before the beginning of the craft beer craze a few decades ago. It is malty with a piney, bitter backbone. Smooth to drink, but with a sharp hoppy finish, that is almost delayed, this beer asks to be drank and can please malt and hop lovers alike.
HOPS: Simcoe, Columbus, Cascade
MALTS: Simpson's Maris Otter Malt, Crystal Malt
YEAST: US 05 Ale Yeast
8.0%
ALC/ VOL
60
IBU
1.011
FINAL
GRAVITY
Citra Soak
Double IPA
West Coast Imperial IPA
Don't let the name fool you, this beer is all about the hops, not the fruit. While it certainly boasts heavy hop aroma and flavor, its bitterness is balanced with a good dose of darker and sweeter malts. Well-balanced and crisp, this strong IPA is easy to enjoy and always refreshing.
HOPS: Amarillo, Citra
MALTS: 2-Row, Dark Munich, Honey Malt, White Wheat
YEAST: US 05 Ale Yeast
6.4%
ALC/ VOL
55
IBU
1.010
FINAL
GRAVITY
Sun Ray IPA
West Coast IPA
With a grain bill including flaked oats, white wheat, and honey malt, you would think this was a juicy NE IPA, but it isn't. Along the same theme, fruit-forward late-addition hops, and an estery yeast makes this IPA extremely bright and refreshing. Fermented cool to a low final gravity and naturally cold-crashed, this beer finishes crystal clear and incredibly crisp. A delicious midpoint in the west-coast / east-coast IPA dichotomy.
HOPS: Mosaic, Galaxy
MALTS: 2-row, White Wheat, Honey Malt, Oats
YEAST: Verdant
5.8%
ALC/ VOL
25
IBU
1.014
FINAL
GRAVITY
Pods Porter
American Porter
Fermented cool and slow with a long rest gives this beer a smooth and clean taste with a surprisingly light feel and finish. Easy to drink a few without feeling too full, this beer can be enjoyed all year in any weather.
HOPS: German Tettenang
MALTS: Maris Otter, Chocolate Malt, White Wheat
YEAST: London Ale
BREWERY and TAPROOM
State of the art pico brewery
Our three vessel system allows direct control of all aspects throughout the
brewing process. Located alongside Trek Winery, our patrons have the option of drinking wine or beer, all of which is made on-site in small batches with the utmost care. Pods Brews and Trek Winery feature live bands as well as regular comedy shows, paint nights, and more in our shared Barrel Room!
Check Trek Winery's facebook page or their website for more event info.
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