Griffin B.
Yelp
I was on the hunt for a pint on my drive up the coast, and was very happy to have found this place. Other Brother Beer is in a cool building right on the main drag in Seaside, and I love the bright, casual, retro sort of look and vibe they got going on. There is plenty of seating, including an upstairs area with some pinball machines, and two pet-friendly outdoor seating areas.
The beer selection was great, covering most of the basics, and I took the opportunity to have a flight and some pints. The Strata Smash was a hoppy pale ale I quite liked. The 4th Anniversary, a double west coast IPA, is very delicious. And the Del Monte Express, a hazy double IPA, was a pleasant surprise, as it tasted much more like a west coast than a hazy. Definitely recommend it. The Sunbelt, a rye IPA has excellent flavor with a bit of a bite to it. But by far my favorite beer was the Ray Gun, a west coast IPA that was simply outstanding! Lots of their beer is available to-go in cans, should you want some for the road.
If you happen to not be in the mood for beer, they do serve wine, as well as boozy frozen slushies made from their kettle sour. Food is available, mostly assorted appetizers, salads, and sandwiches. Although all I had on this day was an order of fries, I will make sure to snag some lunch next visit. They also have a bunch of cool merch for sale, ranging from standard stickers, t-shirts, and hats, to bottles of wine and olive oil from local producers. Prices are pretty typical, about $8 per pint and starting around $14 for most food entrees. Service here was great, with the crew being exceptionally friendly and helpful. Only real downside I found was the parking situation, with most available spaces being curbside spots scattered around the block, but this was a fairly minor gripe.
All in all, Other Brother is an awesome brew stop that's left a great impression, and I will certainly be looking forward to stopping by again when next I'm cruising the coast.
Cheers, all!