Beer, board games and folklore: A look inside the newest midtown Sacramento brewery
The newest brewery in Sacramento threads beer and folklore with an affordable price tag.
Family-owned Mattie Groves — named after a British folk song — opened at 1716 L St. in midtown on Tuesday. The previous home to Big Stump Brewing Co. currently features 12 beers on tap at $6.50 per glass, with sizes ranging from 12 to 16 ounces (a pint), depending on the brew’s strength.
Here’s a look inside the nearly 3,000-square-foot space:
The newest taproom in town is run by beer veterans and co-owners Katie and Matt Cooper, who started conceptualizing their brewery in 2015.
The duo tackled home brewing in the early stages of their nearly 18-year relationship, earned a gold medal from prestigious beer competition World Beer Cup and worked various jobs in the beer business, according to the brewery’s website.
Now, the couple wants people to enjoy the pub experience without breaking the bank.
“It’s a very cool building ... this whole thing is just an extension of who we are,” said Katie, a Sacramento native, who described the business as an old-school pub.
“Old school but not,” she said.
The nearly 3,000-square-foot dog and kid-friendly space features architectural elements including exposed brick walls and rafters, high ceilings, newly finished terracotta floors and long “banquet style” wooden tables crafted by Katie’s family.
The brewing area features a brewing system, fermenters and a brite tank, according to its website.
What’s on the menu?
The space doesn’t feature a physical kitchen.
Instead, customers can order pizza and sandwiches from a curated menu produced by adjoining coffee bar Old Soul Co.
Food prices range from a $10.50 grilled cheese sandwich assembled on focaccia with various kinds of cheese to a $15 meat lovers pizza with pepperoni, chorizo, bacon and dill. Vegetarian options include the $13.25 Garden Veggie sandwich with honey wheat bread and clover sprouts and a $15 Vegtastic pizza with caramelized onions and roasted potatoes.
Soda, chips, crackers and sardines are also available for purchase. Outside food is welcome.
Water bowls and treats are also available for pups.
Mattie Groves Brewery is open seven days a week. Business hours are from noon to 10 p.m., Monday through Thursday; noon to 11 p.m. on Friday; 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. on Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Sunday.
This story was originally published January 5, 2024 at 10:34 AM.