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DCA Daydrinkers — Founders’ Edition
Written by Founder @katmakesmagic
This list isn’t hype.
It’s not trends.
It’s what we’d order again without hesitation.
If it made the cut, it earned it.
Let’s get into it 👇
🍺 1. Port of San Fransokyo Cervecería
Karl Strauss Windansea Wheat
ABV: 5.1%
Tasting Notes: Banana · clove · hint of vanilla
Why it’s founder-favorite worthy:
• Light, smooth, endlessly drinkable
• Subtle banana/clove gives “I know beer” energy
• Zero bitterness, zero stress
Best time to order:
✔️ First drink of the day
✔️ The calm before the chaos
Ed’s Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½
🍺 2. Sonoma Terrace
North Coast Brother Thelonious
Style: Belgian-style Abbey Ale
ABV: 9.4%
Why it’s founder-favorite worthy:
• Strong but smooth (dangerous combo)
• Rich, complex, absolutely not casual
• Makes you forget it’s 9.4% until it’s too late
Best time to order:
✔️ When you’re feeling bold
✔️ When beer is your personality
Mark’s Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐½
🍹 3. Hollywood Lounge
Pickle Michelada
Ingredients:
Calidad Mexican Lager · Pickle Juice · Tomato Mix · Chile-Lime Seasoning · Pickle Spear
Why it’s founder-favorite worthy:
• Unhinged in the best way
• Salty, spicy, refreshing, oddly perfect
• Pickle lovers immediately understand
Best time to order:
✔️ When it’s hot-hot
✔️ When your palate wants chaos but balance
(Trust the pickle.)
Alex’s Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
🍹 4. Sonoma Terrace
Craftwell Hibiscus Lemonade
ABV: 10.5%
Flavors: Hibiscus & lemon
Why it’s founder-favorite worthy:
• Tastes like juice, drinks like trouble
• Tart, floral, dangerously refreshing
• One of those “I’ll just sip this” lies
Best time to order:
✔️ Midday when the sun is aggressive
✔️ When you want something cute but lethal
Kat’s Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
🍹 5. Cocina Cucamonga
Grapefruit Paloma Seltzer
ABV: 12%
Served: Over ice
Why it’s founder-favorite worthy:
• Crisp, citrusy, STRONG
• Grapefruit keeps it refreshing, tequila keeps it real
• Seltzer, but make it serious
Best time to order:
✔️ When margaritas feel predictable
✔️ When you want clean, bright, and bold
(She’s efficient.)
Kat’s Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐
🧠 Founder Logic: Why These Win
• Nothing too syrupy
• Nothing gimmicky (except the pickle — respectfully)
• Every drink earns its spot
• High vibes, low regret (mostly)
🥂 How to Drink This List Like a Pro
Suggested Order:
1️⃣ Windansea Wheat — warm up
2️⃣ Grapefruit Paloma — confidence boost
3️⃣ Hibiscus Lemonade — danger zone
4️⃣ Pickle Michelada — palate reset
5️⃣ Brother Thelonious — commitment drink
Eat something. Please.
💛 Final Thoughts
Yellow Cup Worthy isn’t about trends.
It’s about what we’d order again without thinking twice.
And if the founders co-sign it?
It’s elite.
👉 Call to Action
Which founders’ favorite are you grabbing first?
Tag @dca_daydrinkers
Save this for your next park day
Because sip happens when you make pour decisions 💛🍻
