Frequently asked questions (and answers)
Why do I have to pay for a passport?
The passport program is a fundraiser for the Sacramento Area Brewers Guild—your purchase supports a vibrant industry of local, independent craftspeople. We also work to ensure every layer of the project is of highest quality and produced as close-to-home as possible—passports are printed in small batches in downtown Sacramento, and every custom passport stamp is manufactured in Rancho Cordova.Does a passport expire?
Nope--no expiration date or timeline. The year on a passport describes when it was printed, with only minor changes each year.What's the story with satellite stamps?
Auburn Alehouse’s Annex, Bike Dog on Broadway, Device @Ice Blocks and @Pocket/Greenhaven, Loomis Basin’s Gastropub, New Glory Eatery & Taproom, and Ruhstaller’s Basement Taproom are not brewing facilities (thus not formally listed in passport), but checking out local breweries' other locations is fun--so bring your passport and grab a stamp!How often do you release a new version of the passport?
We print one edition per year, typically released in the spring.