2009 BEST OF SILICON VALLEY Reader Survey Winner - First Place

Best Local India Pale Ale

Hard-core hopheads should rejoice in El Toro Brewing Company's India Pale Ale and Deuce Imperial IPA, two of the most underrated bitter beers out there. This small, Morgan Hill-based brewery opened up a brewpub in 2006, where they pour the two different supremely crafted IPAs. Hops cling to the throat in their deliciously jacked-up double Deuce Imperial, while their traditional IPA is a well-balanced combination of subtle sweet malt with a dominating hop finish. (JF)