"Crooked Lane" Review

Great place great beer, try the local mandarin juiced IPA!

Great atmosphere, outside seating, food trucks provide tasty treats. I enjoyed the $2.00 samplers.

Beautiful taproom, two outdoor seating areas, friendly staff, great beer, conveniently located.
Looks like a winner

I would like to give a shout out to the best craft brewery in Auburn. My wife and I love their selection of beers. Even though we have settled in to our favorites, we also enjoy trying the new beers they are constantly rotating through. We can't wait for their seasonal beers to come around, and are disappointed to see them go.

But, they are more than just a brewery. They host some of the most tasty food trucks in the region. On Wednesday nights, they host a trivia night, Thursday in the winter, they host a comedy night, with some of the funniest local and out-of town talent out there. They also host some great musical acts, from solo acts to multi piece bands. Their Octoberfest celebration is wonderful with a polka band and the staff dressed in their finest Dirndls and Lederhosen.

Are you ready for more? there's more! Their staff are some of the friendliest and attentive in the foothills. They are knowledgeable about their beers, and always ready with a re-fill. There is also and sense of community there, as you would expect in a small town that extends to their out-of-town guest. Watching them navigate through the ever changing & challenging environment of the pandemic has been inspiring. It's difficult enough creating a successful business, let alone running one now! My hat is off to them!

Love your beer and the atmosphere, but I don't like leaving my chair and getting in line to order another beer. Especially, when 10 newbies are trying to figure out what they want to order for their first time. Could you please have another person waiting on those of us who are drinking and already seated?

Great beers, live music, amazing company! Really nice place with lots of seating. We took the end of a 10 person table with 5 at the far end and had some nice conversation with the folks already there. Friendly open environment gives the feel that sharing a large table with a little separation is totally the norm. The singer of the 2 "man" band was singing classics all night and she even threw in a couple really cool original songs. Its was a fun time out being treated by the wife on my birthday "weekend" :) In and Out burgers topped the night off after brewery hopping through Auburn.
VERY dog friendly location had us missing our pup but we got to say hi to some super cute and very sweet dogs which just made it that much better! We will DEFINITELY be back soon.
Thanks Crooked Lane!!

Make no mistake the beer was delicious, fresh and extremely tasty. It was the customer service that was less than and desirable. This was my first time there with hubby and friends ... I asked for a particular shirt in my size. The clerk tells me "we don't have your size" and proceeds to walk away. My next question would have been then "what sizes do you have?" Just because I was unable to get my size doesn't mean I couldn't gift my daughter with a shirt. Lost a sale there I'm sure as several shirts were on display.
Next, I was unaware that the 4 packs of beer on the counter are for display only. I was rudely told so when I put a 4 pack of Octoberfest on the counter next to the popcorn that I was purchasing. She rang me up and after collecting funds, she turned around and walked off. I then said "can I have a bag?" To which,
she turned around and said "we don't have any bags"
Well, ok then. No name tag present.
I would have loved to of drop her name right here!

It was ok for me. Not really that impressed by the atmosphere.

A great place to come in doors and outdoors and they had a band playing!

Crooked lane has quickly become a hot destination for great beer. Over a year ago, I wasn't totally convinced when I tried the beer. However, things have changed. The double IPAs are packed with hops, NE IPA's are juicy, and the WC IPAs are danky. Prices are a bit high.

The staff are really nice and the beer is good. I wish there were more stouts and dark beers, but I have enjoyed it nonetheless.

I ve been to this Brewery many times and they always take care of their patrons, I do regret not tasting more of their beers, their Brewmasters are top notch. With COVID-19 ever present I m happy to see them taking the pre-cautions needed to keep themselves and their patrons safe. If you can t respect the Mask policy don t bother leaving your house. They are trying their best to serve you beer as safely as possible. Can t wait to try some of there new Brews!

Lovely taproom and the beer selection is excellent. Not too heavy on any one type of beer and each beer I tried was great.

Ok place. High prices. Kind of plain compared to other places like it in Auburn. No games .

staff was extremely friendly and patient..as this was our first visit. Had a flight and actually enjoyed all 5 of the choices. Can't wait to return and try a few more.

Great beer (diverse selection) and atmosphere. Food truck was really good.

Great atmosphere and service, trivia with Gabriel is fun, but I don't love the beer. Others seem to

Love the blood simple (blood orange puree in a hefeweizen! )

Good beer, friendly and helpful staff. They have a different food truck every night. Great place to meet friends and unwind!

Super nice Brew Pub. Light an airy inside, with a covered patio area. There is tons of seating and it's all lit up with natural light. It's just a great place to chill. And, as it turns out, they make some good beer too! Loved my IPA. The wife loved her Kettle Sour.

Great brewery if you want a variety of beers instead of all IPAs. Very kid and dog friendly.

Always a great experience! A brew for every taste. Catering trucks serving tasty fare, or order in for delivery.

Awesome beer and a fun place to hang out for an evening.

A must visit! Greatest staff, super fun family friendly, dog friendly atmosphere! Best beers I've ever had, the one two punch is outstanding! Full flavor, full body, overall incredible! Food truck options each night so you get a wonderful verity of great food. Music and comedy venue weekly is second to none. Highly recommend.

Please bring back dueling drones!! Love the crew on Valentine's! Great service!

They released Resilence which %100 of the sales went to Camp Fire victims. Classy move and a delicious beer which is why they got 5 stars! To be honest they have come a long way with Hazy IPA's and overall good beer. They would get 5 stars without the wonderful gesture.

No complaints here! Good beer, nice location and nice staff! Solid!

Favorite Auburn Brewery. Current favorite - Hammock Time

Great local craft beer. Very friendly staff with great service. Also has a dog friendly beer garden and patio area. No onsite food, however there are local pizza restaurants that will deliver, and they have food truck service on certain days and times. My wife and I along with our dog had a great time. Very clean all around.

Lots of beer selections. Seating I side or out. Food trucks on most nights. Great atmosphere.

One Brewery out of the four breweries in Auburn. Best variety with their SR -16 double IPA being unbeatable, some great flavored wheat beers (hefewiezen) along w other great assortments. The most expensive along with one other Auburn Brewery. - 2 star at times difficult to get quick service mid afternoon on the weekends - 2 star. Was in there today waited at the bar seated for ten minutes two people behind the bar, they both saw me, no line at the registered and I was ignored with only 4~5 people seated at the long bar. After ten minutes people came in and stood over at the cash register being served as I was ignored. This has happened several times w slow service or no service. Won't be going there anymore.

Great beer, fantastic service and knowledge. Highly recommended.

Wonderful place to hang out. Great beer, fun people. Check the food truck calendar to find your favorite pairing.

Great selection, great atmosphere, and the food truck was fantastic.

An awesome addition to the beer scene in Placer County. The space is amazing as well as the service. My wife and I love visiting Crooked Lane. The beer has continued to get better and better.

Had a good milk nitro stout, however one of the I.P.As was a little off. The service was quick and friendly.

We were looking for a brewery to meet up with our friends where we could bring our Corgis. My daughter recommended Crooked Lane & we re so glad she did. Wonderful outdoor seating areas and a great selection of beers. We enjoyed all the different ones we tried. A server recommended some local eateries that delivered food and a food truck also came with delicious burgers. Everyone was so nice, even bringing our dogs a fresh water bowl. We ll definitely be back!

An awesome brewery with a tasty food truck line up!

Hey good job on the NE IPA. It's a hard style to do we'll and these guys did a good job with it. Bright hoppy and not too sweet!

1st time there and had a couple beers and were very good..Atmosphere was also very nice look forward to going back.

4 hrs from home I decided to stop, I'm glad I did, atmosphere is great, the beer selection is excellent, a few really good IPAs on the list, ended up taking some home, no food but I was told food trucks show up, to top all of this service is excellent!! Go now !

I Usually love crooked lane, they have great beer and a nice atmosphere. I understand everything is harder with COVID-19 going on but when there is no regulation of shared seating (i.e. people sitting at the other end of our table because there was some free space and we were in the shade compared to the other 3 empty picnic tables). When we mentioned social distancing to the intruders we were ignored, crowded out and made so uncomfortable we decided to leave. There are also no markings for social distancing on the outside line. Lots of people walking around and ordering without masks. There were no employees outside enforcing any kind of rules besides that you need to order food before you order beer. (They verify you ve done this by a sharpie mark the food truck puts on your hand, anyone could easily do themselves) no employees picking up empty glasses outside, it was a mess. If they re understaffed, that s one thing but the owners need to make sure that doesn t happen.
Not pleased, I hope things get better or we won t be back during the pandemic.

Looking for an upscale yet down-to-earth and classy brew pub? Then this is your place. Perfect for enjoying your favorite craft brew or discovering new taste sensations with a friend, significant other or a group. If you want to chill and play board games, watch some sports or engage in conversation, the atmosphere in this unique environment is conducive for a wide range of customers. Lots of parking and a solid mix of customers who want to enjoy quality adult beverages!

I enjoyed the atmosphere and space. Good service and food provisions with food trucks. The place is big and a lot of people come here. The beer was decent but I believe it's the venue that brings people in.

Good service great beer friendly environment more of a laid back sophisticated beer drinkers Tavern definitely not a place for the normal sports bar enthusiast

Friendliest owners, great beers with the potential to grow a lot more. I love their double ipa, the SR15. The location is great, very central and the building is beautiful. I love the way they have remodeled it. The atmosphere here is cozy. Love it.

Great selection of beers plenty of outdoor seating for when the weather finally gets better.great local entertainment on weekends

Awesome venue, great beer and the food truck outside serving pizza was fantastic as well.

Run, don't walk.... This is the place to be

Had a great Friday evening at Crooked Lane. I won 2 silent auction items to raise money for the Placer County Sheriff's Family League.

Great beer and atmosphere, always a great food truck selection.

Great spot...good beers! Hopefully next time they'll have some stickers

LOVED this place. Knowledgeable, friendly staff that are happy to help you find a good fit from their impressive selection. Worth a trip up the hill from Sac to taste their wares, definitely plan on coming back with reinforcements - and a growler!

Beer was good, particularly hypercolour, although not the best I ve had in Sacramento or the metro regions. Customer service was also a little lackluster. I asked for recommendations because I m usually not a beer drinker and the beer tender seemed impatient about providing suggestions.

Great local brewery with tons of options and friendly staff. They have both indoor and outdoor seating so you can typically find somewhere to sit, though it can get cramped and crowded inside at times. They don't serve food, but they seem to have food trucks there pretty often. The staff is also very friendly and will help you navigate their big selection of beers on tap! If you're an IPA fan you should definitely try one of their NE style IPAs.

Unique location that's for sure. Plenty of space. Lots of different brews to choose from. A couple food trucks onsite when we were there.

First had the crooked lane beer at Top Golf in Roseville. The 1-2 punch is awesome and made me try more and visit the brewery in Auburn. I ve picked up beer but decided to visit and have some tasting yesterday. Tried couple beers and all were great. The seasonal mandarin hazy was delicious and even the kiwi hazy was great. Best part you can take the favorites to go with the 4-packs. Local supermarkets are also starting the carry the 4packs but little pricey.

One of my favorite breweries in Auburn, great craft beer with a friendly staff that's always taking care of us. They have live music and comedy nights too!

We had a great time chilling here. We both loved the beer with the orange flavor. It would be a great Summer beer

Friendly staff with a great available selection of craft beers.

I am empressed with this place. After living in Auburn for awhile and driving by for a year we finally stopped in. They are definitely the underdog in town but the beer did not disappoint. The had a solid mix of west coast IPAs, NE IPAs, old world beers, stouts and some of the newer styles like fruited NE IPAs and brut IPAs. The beer we had was great and we will be back. The only reason I didnt give 5 stars is because I still moonraker is the best beer in town, but at this point for beer quilty and over all vibe, they are a better place to to be then Knee Deep.

Good beer and friendly folks! We've been twice and always find something we enjoy. Swamp Angel's a favorite--crazy name, delicious beer! The building is large and can accommodate big groups. Outdoor seating in the summer. Rotating food trucks. Crowlers available to take some home with you! Check it out!