THE WEATHER is getting colder and that means local brewpubs and bars will soon start pouring darker and stronger beer. Here are five sources for seasonal winter ales, bocks and barley wines to take the chill off.

Faultline Brewing Co. 1235 Oakmead Pkwy, Sunnyvale. 408.736.2739.

Gordon Biersch Brewery and Restaurant 33 E. San Fernando St, San Jose, 408.294.6785; and 640 Emerson St, Palo Alto, 650.323.7723.

Los Gatos Brewing Co. 130 N. Santa Cruz Ave, Los Gatos, 408.395.9929.

Mission Ale House 97 E Santa Clara St., San Jose. 408.292.4058.

Rock Bottom Brewery 1875 S. Bascom Ave, Campbell, 408.377.0707.

Tied House Cafe and Brewery 65 N. San Pedro St, San Jose, 408.295.2739; and 54 Villa St, Mountain View, 650.965.2739.

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