Alameda Brewing

Don’t get to Alameda very often, but was pleasantly surprised when I stumbled across Alameda Brewing. Nice, spacious indoor seating area. The brewery stresses community and employs a nautical theme throughout the brewery. Restrooms were clean and the staff helpful.

Shot out, to johnny n jeff.. best service make u feel like home.. good service and good beer. Try the big paddle... much love🤙🏼✌🏼👊🏼

Alameda Island Brewery is a great place to hang out with friends or socialize. They have a big dining area with lots of space and one big screen TV to watch the game. The dining area was nice and open due to all the big open windows. They also have a large selection of draft beers to choose from which I like. They brew their own beer as well which I have yet to try. They have some flights they can offer. I did try a sampler of a unique beer that was 5% called 'Sarap' meaning good in Tagalog. It was on draft. It's a hint of calamansi in it. It was actually good! I will have to get that again next time. The guy at the counter was cool and friendly. Looks like they share the space with the Fikscue Craft BBQ next door as long as you buy their beers. Which we did! Prices are decent as well. Not a bad place to hang out, and just drink and chill. I know I will be back here again!

Fun place to stop for a beer. The staff is friendly and knowledgable about the beer. Be sure to take their advice. The scotch ale and the paddle pilsner are great. The indoor seating in simple and the outdoor seating is a shared space between three different restaurants. They also sell growler fills. I'd definitely recommend stopping stopping by.

Great local spot with friendly staff, good beers (I'm an IPA guy and find all of their offerings very solid, but their non IPA beers are also quite good). Not too loud inside and good table space. Can get outside food from a number of locations easily. Generally a great place to unwind and hang out.

This place has a great selection of beers. They also have about 10 rotational beers on draft. There's also a restaurant next door you can get food from. The staff was very helpful in helping me pick out a flight of beers. It was very delicious and I will definitely come back here again

What a cool and chilled out place this is! We were in Alameda and before heading back to Oakland decided to stop by so hubby could get his IPA. Place is quite big and spacious with plenty of seating options for small and large groups. And may i sat it was quite happening on a Tuesday night - woohoo! Staff is friendly and place is clean and neat Prices are fantastic at about 5-6$ for beers and they also hook you up with finger food from the place nextdoor serving fries, chicken wings, noodles etc. They also had plenty of boardgames so we ended up playing scrabble and having a great time. Would love to be back when around the neighborhood!

A great beer selection and a broad number of IPAs. It was recommended that I try the Island Haze, a NEIPA, and the recommendation was on point. Place is comfortable with a good vibe and it's easy to hang out here with a big group of people, with food just across the way. You should stop by if you're in Alameda.

Although I'm only writing a review now, I've been coming to Alameda Brewing with friends for the past two years, and am overdue to support this fantastic spot. Coming here again this past Saturday, the brewery was super lively with tons of people inside and out, but we were still able to get up to the bar quickly to order some brews. I tried their Michelada and Island Lords IPA this time, having enjoyed many of their other beers during previous visits. The Michelada was spicy and had a thick layer of Tajin around the edges, which was fantastic as I had plenty of Tajin to add saltiness/spice to each sip. The Island Lords was super fruity, dry, and crisp, with a nice balance of bitterness. Although they don't serve food, it is nice they allow you to bring in outside food so my group ordered food from Monkey King which they brought straight over to us in the brewery. Love Alameda Brewing for it's chill vibes and tasty brews! Will be back soon!

Friends and I happened to stop here after ordering Fikscue Craft BBQ. Alameda Brewing doesn't offer food but they allow outside food as long as you support and order a beverage which is great! This visit I ordered the Build Your Own Flight: option of 3 or 5. I couldn't decide which but the guy at the counter, Patrick was helpful, friendly, made some recommendations and ended up with Ube Ale, Calamansi Pilsner and Its a Gruit which was a good try considering I'm not a beer drinker. I would say the Calamansi was my fave of the 3 as it had a hint of citrus. Plenty of beer options along with "not beers" (Michelada, mimosas), canned sodas and custom seltzers. So something for everyone. Place is great to hang out with friends, watch sports while dining on food from next door (Fikscue and Monkey King Pub). Definitely a chill spot with families and pets.

I was at this brewery on Sunday, September 29th, with my cousins, who were visiting from out of town. While we waited for the BBQ spot to open, I decided to grab a beer and even tried striking up some friendly conversation with the server about the 49ers game (since he was wearing a Purdy jersey). Despite my efforts and being on my best behavior, he still had a bad attitude and wasn't welcoming at all. At one point, I was waved off from standing near the entrance, even though I was just politely waiting in line. This type of attitude set a negative tone for the whole experience. Honestly, I could have received better service at McDonald's. The beer was good, but seriously, please work on your attitude.

Alameda Island Brewery is a great place to hang out with friends or socialize. They have a big dining area with lots of space and one big screen TV to watch the game. The dining area was nice and open due to all the big open windows. They also have a large selection of draft beers to choose from which I like. They brew their own beer as well which I have yet to try. They have some flights they can offer. I did try a sampler of a unique beer that was 5% called 'Sarap' meaning good in Tagalog. It was on draft. It's a hint of calamansi in it. It was actually good! I will have to get that again next time. The guy at the counter was cool and friendly. Looks like they share the space with the Fikscue Craft BBQ next door as long as you buy their beers. Which we did! Prices are decent as well. Not a bad place to hang out, and just drink and chill. I know I will be back here again! [36R,2024]

We got 3 flights to try the 15 beers they had available, and I thought they were all very nice! A lot of IPA options, a lot of lighter options. I wish they had one or two more sour options but that's totally a personal preference. I enjoyed the sarap beer the most, it was very bright and very gingery.

I've been coming to Alameda Brewing for about five years now, and it's always a great experience. The beer is consistently excellent, with a wide variety to choose from. The atmosphere is welcoming and perfect for hanging out with friends. The staff is really friendly, which makes it a great place to come back to. If you're in the area, Alameda Brewing is definitely worth a visit. It's easily one of my favorite spots in Alameda! ;)

Stopped by after getting food at Fikscue BBQ next door. Fast service at 12:30 and plenty of tables open inside. There is also basketball playing on the TVs! Very clean inside and actually quite quiet (I assume because everyone is eating bbq). Island Haze: 4/5 smooth with grapefruit flavors. Not overly tart/fruity like the Hazy's at Fieldwork. Ube Area: 5/5 very interesting! Never really had an ube beer. Slight hint of ube flavor but it does have the starchy, soft taste on the tongue. Seems like a good beer that would be paired well with food. Wouldn't mind buying some cans to go to bring home.

My favorite brewery on the island! Okay yes, I am too lazy to drive to spirit alley, naval base, etc... Unless I am entertaining. Really writing this update so Yelp can link my pictures. Quality/Quantity - My favorite. You KNOW it's good when they DON'T have a happy hour. Can I suggest a happy hour? LOL. They also have set flights available or custom your own. See updated pictures. Ambers are back to my favorite beers here! My other favorite go-to beers are the Sea Haggis, Scotch Ale; too bad they only come in 12 oz glasses... A slightly lighter beer in the same category is the "Control, ALT, Delete" and you can get this in a pint. Atmosphere - Counter service only. Indoor/outdoor seating. Limited parking behind the building, but always plenty of street parking. Open 6 days a week from noon till see picture or Yelp, closed Mondays. Food next door, Monkey King at the Brewery and the newest addition Mama Judy. Too bad I always end up here when they are closed... I also like the fact that they support local artists, see pictures for current artists. Also game friendly, when I come with my daughter. Service - Good, counter service. Love their tip jar messages, LOL. Price - $7 a beer + generous tip. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 2015. I watched you build this location with much anticipation and excitement. Sometimes I see that your beers are at Costco.

Be sure to check out this Filipino-owned Brewery the next time you're in Alameda! They brew all of their beers in house and the varieties range from Light to Dark to even Fruity. I loooved their Calamansi Pilsner and ended up taking some cans home. If you're unsure what to get or want to do a sample of beers, try out one of their Flights or build your own! * Alameda Genuine Draft * Tell Me When to Mango * Sarap! Pilsner w/ Calamansi * Mutiny on the Bay * Ube Area * Sea Haggis * Sop 'N' Go If you have a dog, bring them along because this place is dog friendly, even indoors! This place makes a great hang out spot and you can even grab food from the neighboring restaurants to eat with your beers or take your beers over to the restaurants. It's nice seeing a community of businesses supporting one another.

Came here on a Sunday afternoon and surprised even during all the football games going on there wasn't more people there. No matter the beer was delicious, the staff was friendly and a bunch of games to keep you occupied if you aren't watching TV or talking to people. Did pick up food from next door and was able to bring it over to eat here.

Super cool chill spot for some good beers! Check out the food places next door (bring them on over) or bring your own meals. Plenty of tables and family friendly. I loved my Hefeweizen and hubby took home some hazy ipa's and sour beers home. Would absolutely come back. We parked a block or two away but it appears there is parking in the back.

A cool taproom in downtown Alameda. Alameda Brewing Co. offers a large assortment of beers by the flight or by the glass. I prefer the lighter beers, and my partner prefers the stouts. Last time we each had a flight, and both enjoyed ours. The taproom is conveniently located on Park St., within walking distance of restaurants and other downtown attractions. Ample seating, and the space is always clean, no dive factor here, yay. If you're hungry, there is a Monkey King right next door from which you can order. Try the garlic noodles and shishito peppers - nom. My only suggestion would be to mix up the music selection a bit. To each their own, but I can only listen to so much hard rock, lol. All in all, a great place to visit to sample some really good beers.

QUICK! You just entered Alameda after crossing over the emerald Park Street bridge (as seen in, The Net with Sandra Bullock) - beer me to your nearest brewery, brewmaster! I'm not 100% positive if Alameda Island Brewing Company IS the closest west side brewery one can find after immediately entering the island by way of bridge, but it's a damn great place to start your way down Park. Plus your pup can come in too! From the bridge at Park Street, take a left at Buena Vista to find the parking lot on your left immediately thereafter. Follow the path back towards Park Street between Crispin Bakery and Symmetry Yoga to the unassuming glass doors of Monkey King @ The Brewery. But wait, Dan th-!...trust me. This ain't my first rodeo, kid. Proceed to the Monkey King menu and place your order. Take your number and proceed out the doors on your left to find the patio and Alameda Island Brewing Company. Look at you! You just took a short cut, and prepped a snacky snack for your visit, thanks to AIBC's open door food policy. Food: Small snacks are available but as mentioned above, AIBC's open door food policy allows for outside snackies - which is always awesome when alcohol is involved. Thanks AIBC! Drink: Pick your poison. From Hef D, to crisp AGD, to crazy Island haze, to the salty sailor's Sea Haggis. There's something for everyone, and then some. Want to get to know AIBC better? Take a flight. Brewer's Choice Flight - $14 Light Flight - $14 Dark Flight Flight - $14 Hoppy Flight - $16 Build your own! (price varies on beer selection) I appreciate when the pros play with their food and drink. Spice it up, switch it up, or put a twist on a classic. Alameda Island Brewery Co. is deserving of the most prestigious pretend award on the island for most Pinoy Pint - and that's just for SARAP! Named after the Tagalog word for, "delicious" Sarap! is just that. A citrusy 5.0% pilsner featuring calamansi ($6 pint) found on-tap at AIBC...and if you're lucky, your local Seafood City too!Calamansi is a popular lemon/lime fruit native to the Philippines, perfect for cocktails and sweets. Menu not Filipino enough for you, ma'am sir? I dare you to dive into Ube Area, a 5.5% ube ale (6oz $7) derived from the purple yam and also very popular in Filipino cuisine. My go-to AIBC brew on a sunny Alameda day, AGD. Alameda Genuine Draft is an 'merica lite lager - 4.0% ($5 pint) and I can drink it all the live long day. Down at the bottom of the briny sea there's a new go-to day dreamer, Sea Haggis. A 8% smooth Scotch ale ($6 12oz) that warms the belly of any sea beast. Service: If you're from here, you feel at home here, and if you're not from here-I hope you feel at home here. If you haven't already caught the Alameda vibe-it's chill with a smile, man. The staff have always made me feel welcome, and desirous of keeping a tab open. BONUS! The online pickup/California shipping menu and keg rental. Build your own six pack or choose from the best sellers. Having a party? Bring your favorite AIBC on tap to you! (5.16 & 15.5 gal. available) Ambiance: Chill. Family-friendly kids OK, dogs too. Trivia Tuesday's, occasional live music (Friday), TVs for local sports, and groovy music all set the mood. I have yet to come across the loud, "crowded bar" experience here but I don't think that's a thing at Alameda Island Brewing Company. Pack your pockets full of quarters for nostalgia while you wet your whistle and play some old arcade games. I hear board games are also available so bring your A game. Cheers! Thanks for keeping Alameda hydrated Alameda Island Brewing Company!

Nice place on the main street with about a dozen offerings on tap. Most of what we tried was just okay, so hoping they rotate out a few brews soon. They do allow dogs indoors which was nice.

I had a flight of the beer as this was my first time at Alameda Island Brewing Company. I started with the Alameda Genuine Draft, then the Cavanaugh Kolsch, then "Control, Alt, Delete," then the Ballena Stout, and finally I had the DIPA which was the Unsinkable Sam. The AGD was alright. Nothing really special about it. Then I had the Cavanaugh Kolsch...which was supposed to be a sour, but it wasn't sour at all. Then I had the Control, Alt, Delete, which was okay, but again, nothing really special about it. The stout tasted like any other stout. The only one that was appealing to me was the DIPA Unsinkable Sam. It was pretty strong. Other than that, the initial beers were alright. This flight was the brewery's recommendation flight, but I think if I had the opportunity, I would have chosen some other ones. After the flight, I had a pint of their HEF was also okay.

I don't frequent beer halls, but Alameda Island Brewing is a good one - lots of light, friendly staff that can help you with your beer selection, offers sampling to make sure your beer choice is perfect, chilled mugs, and ample TVs. AND, they let you bring in food from Fikscue Craft BBQ next door (which is especially great because there's no seating at Fikscue).

Great beer selection! Great food next door! Awesome staff and service! Relaxing ambiance! Definitely recommend! Their Hef-D is delicious if you like Hefeweizen. It also pairs nicely with the boneless chicken sold next door!

We just moved to Alameda and have found this gem! I love how chill this place is, all the staff are very kind, friendly and accommodating! We had a huge group for our welcome home party and everyone enjoyed all the drinks here especially the "SARAP". This place is also pet and kid friendly which is 100%+ . Thank you very much Alameda Island Brewing! We will be back for sure!

Always good beer and friendly energy. And great food next door! Our default place when we can't decide where to go for a cold beer and warm food.

Alameda Island Brewing Company http://alamedaislandbrewing.co... 1716 Park St Alameda, CA 94501 Phone number (510) 217-8885 *Something about the vibe here. Great atmosphere. Staff was super helpful helping customers with their questions and pick out flight suggestions. They have a large selection, and their prices are fair. If you are indecisive in choosing, they let you try a sip before you commit. The offering of samples, very good. You can tell they actually try what they are serving. *I am not a beer, ale, Ipa drinker BUT I am in love with their slushie machine. I call it Adult Slushie. My favorite is the Soursop and Mango Sour with coconut. A perfect treat for the summertime. I will drink this wintertime as well. BUT I highly recommend Sarap! Calamansi Pilsner. This unique Pilsner is brewed with Calamansi, a small hybrid citrus plant native to the Philippines, making it a refreshing, light bodied Pilsner, with a tart citrus finish.⁠ ⁠ *Customers here were chill. Good hang out spot. They also have a food set up outside-Monkey King Pub & Grub. You can order your foods here and they will deliver it at your table at AIBC. They have a great outdoor setup. Board games available adults and kids. Family friendly brewery. Dog friendly. Every two months, local artists rotation on their taproom Artist wall. *AIBC is the place to go if you're looking for a great beer and great people!

Ube.. Calamansi.. & Soursop Beer!!! Sometimes I get discouraged when I see places using these labels and fail to bring the flavor into them, but this was not the case. Every beer tasted so distinctive to the fruit. The soursop was 1000% spot on, definitely my favorite. Ube was rich and creamy with a nice aftertaste. Calamansi is calamansi and you can never go wrong with that. Will be coming back to buy growlers full.

Strictly a beer brewery, they encourage bringing food from other places like next door Monkey King. Back to the beer, went here to try the Sarap calamansi beer. As a Filipino who grew up with calamansi, was expecting some hint of flavor, but this was not the case, it was just some sour vinegar thing, did not taste any complexity in the beer. Same with other beer partner got, for a brewery, the beer was disappointing. The service was quick and curt. Bartender did not greet nor ask if they could help me decide what to order, just stood by register. Island friendly attitude was missing, the complete opposite. Finally, for a place with the name of island, I did not get this in the ambiance. No island decor, more sports stuff. I get that folks like to watch sports in brewery, but can't they show island sports on one of the many tv on or put up some Filipino decor?

We love coming to Alameda Island Brewery! It's our go-to spot on the island. Great beers and super dog friendly also! We came on a Tuesday night with Head Games Trivia, which was really fun and I highly recommend! Beers, dogs, trivia, laughs... what's not to like??

We found Alameda brewing right here on Yelp during a Bay Area visit. Holly was great, she helped me to an amazing West Coast IPA called Coastal Classic. My wife had a Hefenweisen that was simply impeccable as well. We came to eat and drink at this pet friendly Brewing Giant off Park St, centrally located to all the great restaurants and eateries here on Park. High ceiling, cool tunes, and brewed right in house here in Alameda. We enjoyed having the ability to run food back and forth while enjoying Pac Man and more in their all in one arcade cabinet. Holly was super helpful and knew her beers head to toe, she's probably a Ciccerone for certain. We'll definitely be back to Alameda if not just to grab their new hats and beanies dropping in the next 2 weeks. Thanks Holly and the Alameda Island Brewing crew!! We love you guys, thanks for welcoming in a slice of OC into your spot, we can't get enough!!

Love all the fun flavors. Husband came with a growler to take home a favorite beer from the flights. We decided on the ube ale to take home. Love the hint of ube and solid flavor aftertaste. Beautiful dark purple color. They also had beers with soursop, calamansi, mango, etc. Def recommend for people looking for unique beers to try!

I've been here a few times and have enjoyed it every time! This time we got the Island Haze and Classic Coastal IPA. Both beers were really good, I don't normally like the hazy beers but the Island Haze was out of the world. We came here because it has an ice cream selection and monkey king! Unfortunately the monkey king here does not have the same selection of food as the restaurant that is just a few blocks away so make sure you check the menu out before you go. I was hoping to get the veggie chow mein but they didn't have it at that location so we ended our visit a little earlier than we had hoped. I will absolutely be back!

Large space with lots of natural light, good beers. Worth stopping in to this local brewery.

We always have a pleasant time visiting this spot, though it tends to be quite bustling, making it challenging to secure seating. Consequently, we make sure to adjust our plans to accommodate this. While they don't offer food service, the convenience of having several dining options just next door is a plus, as you're welcome to bring in external food. We often indulge in sampling a few selections during our visit and invariably end up purchasing some favorites to enjoy at home.

I love all their ales! My favorites are: Sea Haggis Her-D, Porter, and their English amber ale.

We love our trivia host Head Games Trivia and Alameda Island Brewing!!! Tuesday nights at 7pm, check it out

Took some out of town guests here on a chill Saturday night. We all loved the space...welcoming, spacious, not super loud. We ordered food next door and it was brought over to us with no issue. Our group was able to sit and catch up for a few hours without feeling rushed. And the beer menu was awesome! There were offerings that our guests will never see elsewhere and so our visit here will def be memorable for the beer lovers in our group. And the different flavors were definitely present and accurately described! None of this faint barely there flavor but truly present and matches the name of the beer. Can't tell you how many times I've been disappointed with beers that are supposed to taste one way but does not. Definitely not the case here at Alameda Island brewery.

This place is amazing! They have an amazing selection of tasteful beer! The staff is super kind and very helpful with finding a beer to enjoy. The seating area is super clean n very comfortable. Though there isn't food directly inside right next store there is some great food options!

My partner and I have been coming to Alameda Island for as long as it's been open. We love that Monkey King at the Brewery is there and the brew staff are kind and helpful! We recently have lived their Calamansi Pilsner and Manila/South Shore Slushie. We asked and the head brewer is Filipino and has always wanted to incorporate Filipino flavors into beer and the Pilsner is great! Enjoy the chill vibe, lovely outdoor space, delicious beer and food, and good company at Alameda Island!

First time Here--Tasty Brews, Friendly People, Art for sale! This is a large brewery with a big dining area. There are about a dozen high top tables, other tables along the wall, and also eating and drinking areas outside. The day that I visited, it was swarming with locals, congregating on tables inside as well as outside. Everyone was having a great time. The brewery has a coast guard theme, with U.S. Coast Guard equipment scattered throughout the dining room. The day that I visited however, I did not see any Coast Guard sailors. The service was excellent, and everyone was getting their beers quickly. They have 20 beers on tap. They have the selections clearly identified on a large chalkboard above the taps. At the tables, they have little sheets which give the description of each beer. I thought this was very helpful. You can also order a flight of beer for $15. Pretty good deal. In short, this is a well-run operation. There is free parking behind the business. They have two small lots for customers of this Square. It's best to try to avoid street parking out front, as it is a very busy area. Note that you can buy food or soft drinks next door at Monkey King, and bring it in here to consume. This is really a great setup. So we went next door and got a watermelon slush drink for my wife, and I took my beer over there. Yes, they allow you to bring your beer over to Monkey King! And of course, food from Monkey King can come into the brewery! The friendly bartender, Russ, was really helpful in explaining the various options here. I settled on a traditional German Kolsch. Really hit the spot on a Sunday afternoon. He also suggested a few types that I might be interested in for a four pack to buy. I settled on a 4-pack of big paddle Pilsner beer. Note that they have art for sale on the walls. Believe it or not, the original art was only $50 per canvas. Russ explain that it is a rotating set up, often with brand new artist displaying their work. So overall, an excellent brewery. Definitely one of my favorite places to have a cold brew in the East Bay.

Alameda Island Brewing is located in a nice building but parking sucks rocks. I was in the area last week and gave up and went back to my hotel instead. This week I had SWPFTD with me and we hit the area s little earlier so traffic wasn't as bad and we found parking with only a little fuss. AIB has a United States Coast Guard theme going which is cool. They have life preservers from various ships hung around and their t-shirts sport a USCG design. The USCG does not get anywhere near the credit they deserve for the life saving and protection of our country that they undertake. Ok, enough about that. Beer! AGD or Alameda Genuine Draft. Very light, refreshing, no off flavors, the perfect lawnmower beer. Hef-D had a light fruity-spiciness. I want to say there was a little coriander or something added. Very tasty and easy drinking. The Uncommon Common, is that kind of like "military intelligence"? This is a nice smooth common ale. Port R Porter had a nice roasty flavor to it. This was a good porter both on the nose and the tongue. Sin Hop Seco pale ale was right on style. Hope flavor and aroma without a lot of bitterness. Beach Hoodie was undescribed but fit as a blonde ale. Good for someone who doesn't like a lot of flavor. As blonde ales go it was fine, but it wasn't exciting. The Island Haze IPA, yes a hazy NEIPA. So far all of AIB beers have been tasty but nothing really jumped out. Their consistency is definitely to be commended though. Their beers match the styles and no weird flavors. The Island Haze was no exception at all. Tugboat DIPA had good hop flavor and a bit of sweetness at the end. Snowy Mountain IPA, although it's not stated anywhere, seems to be brewed with mosaic. I'm just not a fan of these hops. Mosaic smells like meth, don't ask me how I know... Alamedas IPA smelled and tasted like weed. Yes, I know the hop plant and marijuana are related but the smell was just too close for me. Not a winner in my book. Last for us was the bourbon barrel aged sour brown. I generally really like sours, although SWPFTD doesn't. I also love bourbon barrel aged beers but I just think the bourbon barrel flavors work much better without the sour notes. YMMV of course. I would definitely come back to AIB although nothing here wowed me. But also there was nothing that I thought was poorly done, although a couple were not to my tastes. AIB is brewing up solid beer. If anyone is a glutton for punishment, please, follow my brewery reviews from across the U.S. and beyond! https://www.yelp.com/collection/-8iscFkpiiCI563-FDfwGg and if anyone is wondering who SWPFTD is you will have to check out my review of Black Market Brewing Co in Temecula, CA to understand.

Great selection of good, flavorful brews. Friendly, helpful staff. Comfortable surroundings, both inside and out.

I wasn't too keen on the vibe of the main drinking room. I thought the room was sterile and lacked any sort of beer drinking vibe. The lighting could have been the culprit here. If I go back, I'll enjoy the outdoor drinking area more. (But darn, winter is coming soon.)

In no way am I a beer connoisseur. I honestly do not enjoy the taste and if you catch me drinking a cold one- it's normally a Corona|Heineken. Needless to say, when a friend of mine asked if I wanted to accompany him to Alameda Island Brewing Company I was a bit hesitant. First things first, this business is located downtown so parking is almost always gonna be a headache depending on when you make a trip out. I did appreciate the back lot that is available for a number of businesses but keep in mind that it is limited and will fill up quickly if you aren't fast. Definitely a cool spot to chill, catch up, and let loose. As so many other yelpers have already stated, Alameda Island Brewing Company is extremely dog friendly and your furry friends|family members are allowed INDOOR which cannot be said about most places. As another plus, the establishment is kid friendly and provides a number of board games for the whole gang to enjoy. Minus one star because the customer service wasn't the greatest. There was a bit of attitude coming from both employees we encountered that day [one male, one female]. Come readily prepared with valid IDs because the workers don't play and they are not amused if they are stuck waiting for you to retrieve it. FYI- There is a huge selection of beers on tap and they offer beer growlers [glass jugs] for you to purchase and enjoy at home.

First let me say, I enjoy many of Alameda's breweries, as a former San Mateo County resident who commuted over here regularly I've tried them all. I first visited Alameda Island as a matter of convenience as it's located near where I meet about 10 years ago when they were new. They were super cool then, but not a ton of beers. En route from the Sierra Foothills now for my meetings I debated between here and 3 or 4 of my other favorites and once again decided, the beer is good, parking is easy and it's close to where I want to be at rush hour. But today, I had two outstanding beers, both Hazy's, one in which they collaborate with Autism Awareness, this is a matter close to my family... and enjoyed hanging with Holly who was talkative, fun and informational about breweries, like me who works in the wine industry, she acknowledges some other places are cool! This is the biz we have chosen. Positive attitudes bring back more fans! The beer is solid, very good! But Holly made it so that next time, it's my first choice, not one of a few!

The brewery is located in a great area. There's a little parking lot in the back and it's next door to Monkey King if you want to grab food. The merch selection is good and I was impressed by the tin tackers (they can be hard to find these days). They've got a great selection of beer so it was pretty challenging to just choose 5 for the flight. My favorites were the Hidden Buddha 2020, Bourbon Barrel Aged Sea Haggis, and the Bourbon Barrel Sour Brown. Must come back again the next time I'm in Alameda.

The only brewery in the downtown area. There is one at the base but.... it's at the base. This place has at least 15 beers in tap at any time ranging from light pils to IPA's, stouts, sour, flavored and more. Truly you will find a beer here to suit your taste. The prices are great for a glass, a 4+ oz taster or you can pick 5 for a flight for $15. The staff is nice and knowledgeable. The only downside is typically they play angry head banging music which gets real annoying about 35 seconds in. The other day I commented to my partner about the head banging music when we walked in and  someone must have heard me and the music changed for the better. Plenty of screens for sports enthusiast. Dogs and kids are welcome and everyone is friendly. Always amusing when the moms with strollers bridge take over a whole corner for a little afternoon stress relief.  A couple of times I swear the music switched to Rolling Stones, "Mother's Little Helper", or maybe it was just in my head. Hilarious anyway. Prolly the 2nd most amazing thing about this place behind the beer is you can walk across the adjoining patio to Monkey King at the Brewery and order some fantastic food and the great staff over there will bring it to you in the brewery. See my review on them elsewhere. A final note...I usually go for the stouts and super IPA's.

Finally had an opportunity to stop into this place for a flight. I came to know it for it's "Unrep" double IPA that I found a couple years ago at Total Wine. Very smooth for a double. One of the best. It's special because decades ago in the Navy I was stationed in Alameda on a supply ship who's main job was doing underway replenishment at sea ("Unrep"). Overall, I'm really impressed with the quality of selections available at the Alameda Island Brewing Company. All that I tasted were great representations of the brewing style for that particular beer. I took home a 4 pack of the Sea Haggis and a growler of Megamouth. Both very fine beers in their own right. They don't serve food onsite but there are many convenient food options. There is food next door at Monkey King, you can have food delivered from anywhere, or even bring your own in. And I got a military discount which us not expected. One small disappointment is that they replaced Unrep with something called Tugboat. Tugboat was just ok. Nothing like Unrep though. Bring it back! Anyway, overall, great experience. Good atmosphere. Would love to come back on a Friday nite with a crowd.

AIBC is one of the best breweries in the Bay pre, during, and post pandemic. They always have a fun and custom varieties of beer across the chalkboard. Also the ample seating is great to grab a brew when it's not peak hours. They're always switching up their business model inside and outside so it's like visiting a new and fun place every time!

This place is top notch! Great beer, great staff, great fun! We each started off with a custom flight. The beertender guided me through recommendations based on my preference for IPAs. I was instructed to drink left to right and finish each one before moving on to the next. They were great! My friends both like dark beers and each got a dark flight. Decidedly different from my IPA flight, they were both pleased. We started outside, a nice space, but it was chilly so we moved inside. We played a few games of Connect Four and had a blast. The music was late 70s/80s rock - Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, Rush, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC... old music that matched our taste. I imagine when it is crowded the crowd is younger, so the music was an interesting and enjoyable choice. We enjoyed the beers so much we left with two growlers. Highly recommend Monkey King next door!

I got the "anniversary flight" here and am really struggling to review it. On the one hand, it had super unique flavors which I've never had elsewhere...on the other hand I absolutely did not like those flavors. The flight was described to me as a mix of styles so I thought I would be safe, but 3 of them (which weren't on the main menu--all started with B.A.?) tasted super weird and medicinal. The other 2 were ok, nothing special in my opinion. I obviously made a mistake ordering these B.A. whatevers, but the bartender didn't warn me that they are super weird either. In summary, proceed with caution!

We love a good Brewery! Going to different towns for basketball tournaments are the best opportunity for finding a new one and we sure did in Alameda! They have several beers on tap (menus attached) and we are told they change it up sometimes too. They welcome kids and have kid drinks in the fridge but if you are looking for food you will have to get it next door at the Monkey King - which is super yummy! Menu attached. My kids didn't like the loaded tots and they're happy to do regular. The beers here were delish! The space isn't the largest so you may have a wait on the weekend during prime time but just hold out and you'll get a seat. Also loved the local art for sale on the walls. We will be back!

Stopped by here this past Saturday while celebrating a friend's birthday next door at Monkey King, wasn't disappointed! Pros: - love that it's next door to Monkey King and you can bring beers over or sit in the cute outside space in between (the food at monkey king is bomb btw, we got so many wings...) - super chill brewery vibes - dogs allowed, big dining space, etc. - Affordable beer, ~$5 pint glass - Easy parking on a Saturday early dinner - the small parking lot for the plaza is sufficient - ladies behind the bar were super chill and nice - can fill up growlers etc Cons: - the American pale ale I got didn't blow my mind, but it didn't suck butt either. 10/10 will be back again

Great bear. Monkey king next door. How can you go wrong, families, dogs, lots of hanging out !

Love this place. It's the perfect way to end a rough day at work and wind down. Place is easy to locate towards the end of Park Street. No parking lot so street parking only. They frequently rotate beers, there's always something new. About a year ago I loved to bring in people. The staffs knowledge of beers, flavors and profiled was amazing. These days it's more of "what can I get ya?" Hence the 4 star. But this place is a must see. They have great beers and is attached to Monkey King. It's delicious pairing with beers (get the garlic noodles and salt and pepper boneless wings- you won't be sorry). If you don't know what kind of beers to get- try the flight. It's worth it and fun to do with friends. Pet friendly. They have games to the side to throw down with. Overall, can't think of a better way to end the week than here.