University of Beer Rocklin: A Comprehensive Guide to the Menu, Craft Beers, and More

University of Beer (UOB) in Rocklin, California, offers a diverse menu of chef-inspired cuisine and a constantly rotating selection of high-quality craft beers. With a focus on locally sourced ingredients and house-made sauces, UoB provides a quality dining experience in a relaxed atmosphere. This guide explores the menu highlights, craft beer offerings, and other aspects that make University of Beer a popular destination.

A Diverse Menu for Every Palate

The University of Beer menu features a wide range of options, from appetizers and salads to burgers, tacos, and entrees. Whether you're looking for a quick bite or a full meal, there's something for everyone.

Starters

The starter menu includes a variety of shareable items, such as:

Spicy Mussels and Chorizo: Steamed mussels in the shell, spicy chorizo, cilantro-lime roasted tomato sauce, roasted garlic, and a butter-brushed toasted baguette.
Homemade Clam Chowder: Made from scratch with Village Bakery sourdough bread bowl.
Thai Lettuce Cups: Lettuce cups with Thai sweet chili, wonton strips, mixed veggies, and cilantro. Protein choices include chicken, shrimp, or salmon.
Firecracker Sashimi: Fresh salmon sashimi served with house-made spicy soy sauce & sesame, cucumber, pickled red onions and fresh jalapeños.
Angus Beef Sliders: Four Angus beef sliders with cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, aioli, secret sauce, and caramelized onions on sweet rolls.
Asian Style Fries: Beer-battered fries with ranch, spicy ranch, Sriracha sauce, chili flakes, bacon bits, and green onion.
BBQ Pork Mac: Beer-braised pork, cheddar, jack, parmesan, bacon, and garlic parmesan crostini.
Bone-In Wings: Crunchy on the outside, juicy on the inside, tossed in your choice of sauce: BBQ, Buffalo, Thai sweet chili. Premium Flavors: Garlic Parmesan, Habanero BBQ, Korean Gochujang
Boneless Wings: Apple cider brined wings, fryer crisped, tossed in your choice of sauce: BBQ, Buffalo, Thai sweet chili. Premium Flavors: Garlic Parmesan, Habanero BBQ, Korean Gochujang
Cajun Fried Calamari: Premium calamari, hand-cleaned, cut, and soaked in buttermilk with onion, bell pepper, and jalapeno, then flash-fried to a golden crisp and seasoned. Served with Thai sweet chili dipping sauce
Classic Caesar Salad: Romaine, parmesan, Caesar dressing, garlic parmesan crostini.
Drunken Pig Fries: Waffle fries with beer-braised pulled pork, jalapeno salsa, spicy ranch, cheddar & jack cheeses, sour cream, bacon, and cilantro.
Garlic Fries: Beer-battered fries, roasted garlic butter, parmesan, and parsley.
Potstickers: Eight pork dumplings, spicy ranch, crispy garlic, green onion, and potsticker sauce.
Pulled Pork Sliders: Four beer-braised BBQ pork sliders, pickled red onions, aioli, and slaw on sweet rolls.
RR Loaded Nachos: Tortilla chips, Russian River beer cheese, bacon, guacamole, tomato, onion, honey-pickled jalapeno, sour cream, & cilantro. Protein choices include chicken, beer-braised pulled pork, or veggie crumbles.
Shrimp Trio: beer battered, grilled garlic parmesan, and Thai sweet chili.

Burgers and Sandwiches

The burger and sandwich selection includes:

101 Burger: Caramelized onions, cheddar cheese, secret sauce, and garlic aioli on a sesame seed bun, served with fried pickles.
BLT Wrap: Applewood smoked bacon, cheddar & jack cheeses, lettuce, tomato, guacamole, garlic aioli, tomato-basil tortilla and side of fried pickles
Cali Chicken Sandwich: Grilled chicken, Applewood smoked bacon, Swiss cheese, avocado, garlic aioli, and ranch dressing on a sesame seed bun, served with fried pickles.
Cowboy Burger: Applewood smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, crispy onion straws, BBQ sauce, and garlic aioli on a sesame seed bun, served with fried pickles.
Spicy Guacamole Burger: Applewood smoked bacon, guacamole, pepper jack cheese, honey pickled jalapenos, citrus jalapeno aioli, sesame seed bun and side of fried pickles
Veggie Burger: Black bean & beet veggie patty, onions, cheddar cheese, secret sauce, and garlic aioli on a sesame seed bun, served with fried pickles.
Ribeye French Dip: Marinated ribeye, caramelized onions, Swiss cheese, and garlic aioli on a French roll, served with au jus dip, and fries
The Crab Sandwich: succulent, real crab meat tossed in seasoned aioli with green onion and a squeeze of fresh lemon. Topped with a slice of tomato and served on a soft, buttery French roll with side of fried pickles and beer-battered fries.

Tacos, Burritos & Bowls

For those craving Mexican-inspired cuisine, UoB offers:

Bayou Breakfast Burrito: Cajun style eggs, applewood smoked bacon, avocado, tater tots, grilled veggies, cheddar & jack cheeses, with sides of tomato salsa & choice of sour cream or Tabasco aioli
Fiesta Fitness Bowl: Grilled chicken, roasted tomato salsa, avocado, pickled red onions, mix grilled onions and bell peppers, jalapenos, and a hint of honey. Topped with sesame seeds and cilantro.
Mango Habanero Tacos: Hand battered wild Pacific cod, mango habanero salsa, coleslaw, pickled red onions, cilantro, & side of chips and salsa.

House Specialties

The "House Specialties" section includes:

Frutti Di Mare Fettuccine: Fettuccine tossed in a spicy red marinara with shrimp, calamari & mussels.
Summer Salmon Plate: 5 oz grilled Cajun salmon filet served with white rice, cucumber salad, pickled red onions, avocado, carrot, and egg.
Thai Mango Salad: Shredded sweet mango, coconut, onions, cilantro, toasted almonds, Thai Vinaigrette
Korean-Style Skirt Steak: 24hr honey-gochujang marinated steak, garlic fried rice, spicy cucumber salad
Beer-Battered Fish & Chips: Hand-battered wild Pacific cod with lemon, fries, apple cider vinegar coleslaw, spicy ranch, and citrus jalapeno aioli
Cajun Shrimp & Steak Pasta: Fettuccini pasta in rich house-made Cajun alfredo sauce topped with 5 oz. marinated skirt steak and 6 jumbo Cajun shrimp. Finished with fresh parsley, parmesan and garlic parmesan crostini

Gluten-Free Options

UoB provides several gluten-free options, including:

GF Firecracker Sashimi: Fresh salmon sashimi served with house-made spicy soy sauce & sesame, cucumber, pickled red onions and fresh jalapeños.
Thai Mango Salad: Shredded sweet mango, coconut, onions, cilantro, toasted almonds, Thai Vinaigrette
GF Thai Lettuce Cups: Lettuce cups, Thai sweet chili, mixed veggies, cilantro
Fiesta Fitness Bowl: Grilled chicken, roasted tomato salsa, avocado, pickled red onions, mix grilled onions and bell peppers, jalapenos, and a hint of honey. Topped with sesame seeds and cilantro.
GF 101 Burger: Gluten-free bun with caramelized onions, cheddar cheese, secret sauce, garlic aioli and pickle
GF Cali Chicken Sandwich: Gluten-free bun with grilled chicken, Applewood smoked bacon, Swiss cheese, avocado, garlic aioli, ranch dressing and pickle
GF Spicy Guacamole Burger: Gluten-free bun with applewood smoked bacon, guacamole, pepper jack cheese, honey pickled jalapenos, citrus jalapeno aioli and pickle
GF Veggie Burger: Gluten-free bun with black bean & beet veggie patty, onions, cheddar cheese, secret sauce, garlic aioli and pickle

Kid's Meal

UoB offers a kid's meal with the purchase of any food item valued at $16 or more. Every kid's meal includes, water, fresh fruit & churro bites.

Chicken Quesadilla
Chicken Fried Rice
Bacon Mac & Cheese
Cheeseburger Slider & Fries
Chicken Nuggets & Fries
Grilled Cheese & Fries

Desserts

Satisfy your sweet tooth with:

Churro Bites: Mini churros tossed in cinnamon & sugar. Served with chocolate dipping sauce
Sticky Toffee Cake: Warm toffee cake topped with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce

Craft Beer Selection

University of Beer prides itself on its wide variety of rotating craft beers. The tap list is refreshed daily with high-quality, unique brews sourced from over 400 breweries, featuring both local and award-winning options. Here are some notable examples:

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Light Beers

Russian River STS Pilsner: A German-style Pilsner brewed with open fermentation and dry-hopped with French Aramis and Hallertau Mittelfrüh hops, delivering floral, grassy aromas, crisp cracker malt, and a clean, assertively bitter finish.
Urban Roots Gold: A Blonde Ale brewed in collaboration with UoB, crafted using North American malted barley and a hint of German Tettnang hops.
Tropical Mist: Citrus Blonde Ale with a slightly hazy appearance, loaded with citrus flavors, vanilla, and lemony biscuit, complemented by a smooth, medium body.
Farmer's Valle: Mexican Lager made from grains harvested on the brewer's family farm and cold fermented for an extra clean and crisp profile.

IPAs

Russian River Pliny the Elder: A renowned Double IPA, masterfully crafted with a blend of Amarillo, Centennial, CTZ, and Simcoe hops, delivering a complex balance of pine, citrus, and floral notes.
Russian River Blind Pig: A Single West Coast IPA with a hoppy profile with citrus and pine flavors, complemented by fruity notes and a dry, bitter finish.
Great Notion RIPE: An Award Winning Hazy IPA 100% Citra and Cryo-Citro Hopped to create juicy red grapefruit and tangerine flavors & tropical notes of mango and papaya
Triple Axel: Triple West Coast IPA collaboration with Shred (Rocklin, CA). featuring Mosaic, Mosaic Cryo, Mosaic Dynaboost, Columbus Cryo, Nectaron, Simcoe, and Nectaron Hop Kief.

Stouts

Old Rasputin: Russian Imperial Nitro Stout with deep, complex layers of espresso, dark chocolate, and molasses.

Sours

Temptation - Chardonnay: Sour Blonde Ale Aged in Chardonnay Barrels - Part of Russian River's limited edition sour collection, this rare beer starts as a Blonde Ale and is then aged for 9 to 15 months in used Chardonnay barrels from Sonoma County wineries.

Ciders

Two Towns The Bad Apple: Imperial Apple Cider fermented w/ meadowfoam honey and aged on Oregon White Oak.
Spring Kong: Hard Cider featuring tropical pink guava and springtime strawberry.
Cosmic Crisp Apricot: Apple Cider enhanced with Apricots. Cosmic Crisp apples offer the perfect balance of tartness and sweetness.
Cosmic Huckleberry: Berry-infused cider featuring Cosmic Crisp apples with huckleberries, blueberries, and cranberry for a vibrant burst of sweet-tart berries, crisp apple backbone, and a juicy, sparkling finish that balances richness with refreshing acidity.

Special Offerings

*Add a shot of Buffalo Trace Bourbon for only $5 with any beer

First Timer Flight: Enjoy 6 small pours of our favorite craft beers at an unbeatable price.

More Than Just Food and Beer

University of Beer offers more than just a menu and a tap list. Here are some additional aspects that make it a unique establishment:

Chef-Inspired Cuisine: Nate, an accomplished Thai chef with a fine dining background, takes immense pride in locally sourced, house-made dishes that offer a quality dining experience in a relaxed atmosphere.
Family-Owned & Locally Operated: University of Beer (UOB) was founded by Nate at the young age of 24. Alongside his wife, Melissa, both actively participate in the business and are responsible for the creative décor. The couple is proud of UOB's independent growth without investors, which enables them to prioritize their team and guests.
Dog-Friendly Patios: UOB's pup-friendly patios welcome dogs to join their owners.
Sports on TV: TVs always feature favorite sports channels and local team games.
Community Support: UOB supports its communities by sponsoring local events, hosting fundraisers for schools and sports teams, and contributing to noteworthy causes.
Sauces & Extras: At UoB they make their sauces, their salsas, and their pickled goods in house.

Visiting University of Beer Rocklin

University of Beer is located at 6815 Lonetree Blvd #101, Rocklin. The menu is available online via Postmates. Delivery and pickup options are available.

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