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    DarkHeart Brewing

    4.7 (21 reviews)
    Closed • 3:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Amy H.

    We finally were able to go to their new location. We go to Ciro's Pizza next door. We noticed Dark Heart was also open. We stopped in for a beer and hung out a little bit. We really like there decor and shirts for sale also. They have a little back yard patio. The beer was very good Hoppy.

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    Joseph C.

    This place is quite the little hidden gem. I had never heard of them in my many years of traveling up to Sac area, but I am pleasantly surprised. The variety of beer is great and not just IPAs and sours. Theming is great and there's popcorn as a free snack. Service is great and there's pony kegs that you can purchase on the way out. Highly recommend this place to anyone in the area!

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    Monica M.

    Came in yesterday with my husband for there event they had for local artists it was a fun event and I love there seltzers how you can make them and customize them to make them your own. My husband loves all there different beers. The service is always great Holly is amazing and so sweet and so are the owners. The brewery is Always clean and so are there bathrooms. The brewery and even the bathrooms are so nice. And you can even have food delivered to the brewery as well. We will continue to come here and support them and tell everyone we know about this place it's always great when we come in.

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    Donovan H.

    Ever since moving to the Citrus Heights area back in 2016 (after living in Sacramento for many years), I've come to appreciate my neighbors and surrounding areas. However, this city in general has always lacked a brewery/taphouse is everything is in surrounding areas such as Rancho Cordova and Folsom. This brings us to "DarkHeart Brewing". Their original location which was at Auburn Blvd and near the I-80 interchange opened in mid-2019 and unfortunately had to close (due to rising rent costs) in early-2024. Jump forward to late-2024 and the Citrus Heights location finally opened its doors for business. This location is directly at the corner of Auburn Blvd/Old Auburn Rd where a Goodwill store once stood for many years. The exterior parking lot is shared with another very popular small business, "Ciro's Pizza Cafe". I arrived here during the evening of Friday 1/31/2025 at around 6:30pm. Parking can fill up fast; however there is more parking towards the Auburn Blvd side just in case you can't find a spot. Upon entering the establishment, I was blown away with how cozy this place was. Their trademark is that of a pirate ship complete with warships, buccaneers, skull & bones, hooks, and treasures. The attention to detail was well executed and laid out. What I particularly liked is that this location is arguably a lot smaller but that provides a more cozy and intimate experience. They offer large tables for bigger parties, a TV for viewing games, and an area where you can purchase their merchandise. Best of all, you can order your pizza next door (at Ciro's) and enjoy it with your beer which is a winning combination. Since it was my first time here, I went with a simple pilsner which is their "American Pilsner" (5.7% ABV) priced at a very reasonable $7 for a pint. Many of the beer names are inspired by pirate names/ships. They offer a fairly decent selection of pilsners, stouts, IPA's, and fruit choices for every palette. During the time I stayed, I felt right at home enjoying my beer. I also wanted to add that in the coming months, they plan on opening their outdoor patio. Additionally, they offer trivia night every Thursday. And the hours of operation are still in its early stages being open Wed-Fri 4-9pm, Sat 2-9pm, Sun 12-5pm, and closed Mon/Tue. With the close proximity to my home, excellent beer selection, great interior space, and above average service, I am giving "DarkHeart Brewing" a unanimous five stars.

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    Jenica W.

    The beer was fantastic, they have a popcorn machine and it's dog friendly! We'll definitely be back!

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    Lori M.

    Easy to get to. Cute little spot. Feels like the interior is missing a little decor on some shelves. Uncharted Beer was good, captain jack tasted flat. The bartender was very nice and helpful. I wish there were snack items besides the popcorn, however it is nice they offer that for free and it is freshly made. You can order pizza next door and they will bring it over to you. I do also wish they had other options like maybe a few different wines for people who don't care much for beer but are going there to hang out with other beer drinkers.

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    8 days ago

    Great atmosphere and great service. Not to mention the brew was tasty! Loved the outdoor seating option!

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    Cute small business, tasty beer, and super friendly service. Our new fave spot for sure

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    Excellent brewery! Great beers of many styles. Super friendly crew. Pirate theme with cool murals.

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    “Best of all, you can order your pizza next door (at Ciro's) and enjoy it with your beer which is a winning combination.”

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