Just wanted to write an updated review to commend Alameda Island Brewing for their painstaking attention to detail and protocols adopted during COVID. Their outdoor seating in the parking lot (aka the "beer garden") is very social distanced (unlike other outdoor seating places), everyone wears masks, delivery of food & beer is prompt and friendly, and a good time was had by all during this weird time. read more

Just bought a flight to figure out what we should put in the growlers - a difficult choice, but staff was great, beer is really good. Ended up with the kolsch and the pilsner -Rapid pils - but also the scotch ale (sea haggis) was really really good, but a little too heavy for drinking while gardening read more

This is my local, my beer home, my mecca at the end of the week and the place where everybody knows my name. The beer at AIBC is top two or three in the whole Bay Area for me, if not number one, and the Sea Haggis is a particular favorite. The head brewer Matt is always experimenting and bringing out styles and variants that are just a cut above what you would get somewhere else. On top of that, all the taproom staff are friendly and knowledgeable, led by the inimitable Darth Mikus. If you have a bad time here, it's because you chose to, not because of the staff. I can also say, having hit most of the breweries in the East Bay, the taproom at AIBC has one of the best setups I've seen. Lots of space for an urban brewery while still letting you look right into the brewer operations (thankfully behind glass -- breweries are cold for a reason, taprooms shouldn't be!). read more

Alameda Island IPA is a good choice. Great beer, great service and good location. Great combination for enjoying a brew. read more

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Came here 5/30/15 - loved it! Great friendly and knowledgable service. I got to try the limited "Nilla Wafer Pudding" brew - WOW! I think I found my favorite beer ever! Fiancée got a flight and loves the Hef D, scotch ale, & the coffee porter. We will be back! Quieter atmosphere and spacious which I really enjoy. It's nice to be able to hear the person your with when they're talking. read more

Alameda Brewing - Flight & Nilla Wafer Pudding - YUM!! - Breweries Near Me - Alameda, California

This is my go to local brewery. Great casual place. Food is available through the grill/ice cream place next door, and you can bring it in. Or BYOF. Kids and dogs welcome as long as they don't pee or bite. The best part is....the great BEER! I always grab a few pints and then fill the growler for home! read more

Nice selection, good atmosphere, video games. It was a nice place to get cool on a very hot day.

Good beer and dog friendly but the customer service and management sucks. I visited last Friday and live about 30 miles away. The next day I realized that I was missing my credit card so I called and it was a voicemail, so I left a message no same day call back. Next day called back, voicemail again. Screw it, better call my credit card company. Called and found out my card was used 3 times, 2 on Friday when I was there which was correct but the third time for $60+ Saturday night. Not only do I have to cancel the card but now wait for a new card, and cancel ALL of my auto bill pay and online accounts associated with that card. This could have been avoided if MANAGEMENT simply had a process for checking their company voicemail and caring for their customers. If this brewing company doesn't have simple standards for simple things such as this, you must question their other business standards. You gotta wonder if they even wash their glasses, brew equipment, or even their hands. Thanks for not returning my call, and creating a huge inconvenience in my life. read more

Best tasting room in the bay. I can't decide which is better, the staff or the beer. They are both awesome so I don't have to decide. Try the Sea Haggis! read more

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I came here for the first time yesterday (a Friday) after work. The staff is super friendly and their beer options have a good variety. My friend and I tried a preset flight ($9) and then we had a glass ($5) of our favorite one (Hef-D). I thought everything was reasonably priced. Dog friendly, kid friendly. They have a bunch of game boards and cards so you can play with your friends. Super fun! Also, they don't sell food there but Monkey King is the food place right next door and they'll take your food to your table which makes for a great one-two punch! I'll definitely be coming back to Alameda Island Brewing sooner than later!! read more

Grab some monkey king. Grab a beer. The beer is okay and the service is better. But I'm very picky with beer.

Amazing local brewery where everyone knows your name! Grab a great beer with friends. What more could you want? Play games, bring in your own food.... or get something from Monkey King next door. read more

Had a terrific experience at this family-owned & run brewery! The force was with us, as Mike - the Storm Trooper extraordinaire - took excellent care of us. They take great pride in their beer and establishment, and you feel like family when you're here. We did two different flights and tried basically everything on the list. We particularly loved the Scotch ale but everything was solid. Really good General Tso flavored wings and garlic noodles at the adjoining restaurant that helped soak up the suds too. Highly recommend this spot!! read more

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When you choose to come here on one of their busiest days, you can expect to have a lot of fun, although their may not be any seats anywhere. There is a lot of room to stand around and chit-chat though. I believe it was their anniversary. There were cupcakes and roast pig on the counter! I've learned to become more of a beer lover over the past 3 years of my life. Although I still drift towards the lighter, less bitter beers or sour beers, I wouldn't mind trying anything new or anything I haven't tried. I shared a preset beer flight with my boyfriend because we weren't too sure what we wanted yet. The flight came with the first 5 drinks on the menu. I can't remember what they were, but I would say I liked 3 out of 5 of them. We were lucky enough to find a seat. We enjoyed our drink, while playing Exploding Kittens with a couple of friends. Great game to play when drinking beer and enjoying chicken wings and fries from Monkey King. We were waiting on a couple more friends to show up, but they were running late so we left for a bit and came back. No luck this time because we didn't have a seat, but we were lucky enough to find a wall and small table outside in front of Monkey King to crowd around. I ordered the Nitro Beer they had (sadly forgot the name to it too). Although it was a darker beer, it wasn't really bitter! I loved it! It was delicious and I would like another one! I would love to come back another day to maybe get a tour of the brewery and try some other beers, or get another nitro beer :) read more

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Great flights starting at just $10. The sea haggis was a crowd fave. I personally enjoyed the house flight recommendations. All were delicious and such a good range from least hoppy to the hoppiest for just $10. For just $5 more you can customize your own flight! Seating is plentiful and staff are super friendly. You're allowed to take drinks next door to monkey king if you need some food. We forgot a birthday cake at the brewery and they were nice enough to put it in the fridge for us! Clearly we were too focused on the beer. Ha! read more

This is a great "family-friendly" brewery. I say "family-friendly" because I came in on a Thursday afternoon and I have never seen so many kids and toddlers running around a brewery that you'd think you were at a daycare. At one point, I saw someone bust out their pop-up baby crib for their kids! Although I thought it was a little strange, at least you know the crowd isn't going to get rowdy. You can also bring your pup along with you, too! They have a great selection on tap, so if you're a fan of microbreweries, check them out and have a flight! They also have a "beer it forward" system if you want to "put money on a stick" and have a prepaid tab for the next time you come in. You can start an individual one or a group one based on the honor system. There are lots of seating indoors and there is a shared patio with Monkey King at the Pub, probably the best idea since sliced bread to have them next door. You can order food from them and they'll bring it over to you inside the brewery. Great place to hang out with your friends, family, co-workers or whoever your clique is! You'll get a feel good vibe with good food and great beer! read more

The East Bay has quite a few breweries but this one is one of my favorites. It is definitely worth the visit. As someone who appreciates a good dark beer, their beers do not disappoint. Last time I was here I couldn't get enough of the SeaHaggis Scotch Ale that they brew. This time around I got the Boyington and the boyfriend got the Wild Turkey Barrel Aged Broadside. So delicious. They also have an assortment of other beers so you won't be left out if you like a good hefe. Their Island Haze (an IPA) is so dangerous because it tastes like a fruity juice even though it is 6.1%. As for the atmosphere, it is super chill. Darth Mike, the bar tender (and one of the owners?) is really friendly and had some good suggestions for us last time we were here. Dogs are allowed inside which is always a plus in my book. The music is fun but if you need a break from it they have a nice, shaded patio. They don't serve food but there is food right next door. There are also menus for close by places for you to order from and bring in. read more

Love my neighborhood brewery since they day they opened! Good beers, nice and knowledgeable staff, and just a great feeling place to hang out with friends and play some games. Thanks AIBC for being just plain awesome! Particularly Colleen for making me feel super special on my birthday! read more

Alameda Island Brewery is definitely worth a stop. Some unique beers, and a great drinking area. Try the Idahop7, which is made with hop hash. Staff is cool too. There are games to play. No food, but you can bring in your own. We'll do this next time we come up this way as we didn't care for the neighboring restaurant. They're dog and kid friendly which totally is a win for us and our friends when we'll bring them back. If you like beer, don't miss out! 2016 Review #87 read more

If I could live here... I would. Unfortunately there's probably some stupid law that says I can't. They've got an incredibly variety of rotating beers and I (GM of a very large, popular restaurant in SF) suggest this place to many of my guests that ask what else they need to do while they're in the Bay Area. Come as you are, bring any food you like, or order from the place next door that serves at the brewery (they also have a number of menus on site from local restaurants), and they're even dog friendly, if you have friendly dogs. The best part...? The staff is just as good as the beer. Did I mention I love their beer? 'Nuf said, true believers. Oh, and Sea Haggis. Effing Sea Haggis (Scotch Ale). Know it. Live it. Love it. read more

Fantastic place! I love a drinking space where I have the option to bring my dog, pet other peoples dogs, play board games, bring my own food, & sample a smorgasbord of brewski. Alameda Island Brewing has all of these things, plus prime location. The flights are a fun and affordable way to make your way though their many selections. Plus I love that you can customize the flight. The service was great. Speedy, efficient, friendly and knowledgeable. The crowd was mixed, from a few families with kids, to awkward internet dates (great ppl watching opportunity), and even James McAdoo from the Warriors. read more

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Wonderful establishment & delicious beer! The staff kindly allowed us to sample a handful of beers before deciding & went above and beyond to help us during our visit. This is a relaxing place to enjoy some fantastic brews. read more

Large space to bring your friends and try out some beers from Alameda Island Brewing Company. There are plenty of communion tables and a large selection of beers on tap for you to try. The employees really know their stuff when it comes to recommending a good beer for you based upon your favorite type of beer. Next door is the Monkey King for take out where you just enter through the side door order your food, sit back down with your number in the tap room and wait for your food to be delivered while you drink your beers. If you're in Alameda and you want a nice snack and try some local Alameda beer definitely check this spot out now, all they need is a large TV for sporting events (from the time i came) but i'm sure you can bring some games so your friends can play something while hanging out. read more

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I ordered the gumbo with rice from Monkey Island next door. Then I asked the bartender for recommendations for an amber ale & he suggested the Uncommon Common, which tasted great. The music is too loud, but it's a great set up with lots of beers to choose from read more

Alameda Brewing - Uncommon Common Beer with gumbo & rice from Monkey Island -tasty! - Breweries Near Me - Alameda, California

Came here for the first time on Wednesday afternoon, and I have nothing negative to say. Staff was very friendly and patient, wasn't too busy, pretty of entertainment(TV, games, street fighter, art, etc), and most important incredible beer(brewed in the same building). They had no issues giving samples without me even asking I didnt have a single one that I didn't like. If you haven't been here you've been missing out. I strongly recommend the Hazy IPA, it is similar to Space Dust and Lagunitas IPA. read more

My favorite brewery! Kolsch... beer is delicious! Staff is friendly prices are reasonable. I love coming here. We quickly became regulars. You can bring food from outside or order Monkey King (wings) from next door. They have a good variety of board games and a PAC man arcade machine. Bathrooms are spotless and have plenty of stalls. We also fill our growler...Beer to go read more

We were here for a few beers on a few days ago, just as the Corona Virus was gaining even more media attention. The staff were really attentive to cleanliness and while we were there saw them disinfect and wipe down the tables, handles inside and out in the doors and were very careful in general. It was much appreciated! Very friendly staff too and great beer!! read more

I'm going to keep it short and sweet as there are many more "in-depth" reviews here. GO HERE!! Great beer, great people and the atmosphere is the absolute best!!! I dare you to prove me wrong. read more

If you're into craft beer & beer flights, this place is meant for you. First time in here, and it's in the same building as the newly-opened Monkey King at the Brewery! The ambience is modern & warehouse-y type, and has lots of open space! The crowd was vibrant and lots of TV screens around the establishment. Perfect to watch sports! The workers are friendly, courteous, and will answer your questions! I was in doubt of what to get & has asked if they had any ciders on tap! They recommended I get the Preset Beer Flight, which was only $8! Very reasonably-priced indeed, and I liked how they can customize the preset, based on your tastes & preferences. I was very vocal about my passion for craft beers that are non-hoppy, light, aromatic & fruity! Although, I do have a taste for stouts & sours, at times when I'm craving for them. And the establishment is kid-friendly & pet-friendly! Not to mention, you can bring your own food & get food from next door at the newly-opened Monkey King at the Brewery! Can I add that you can bring your flights & beers outside in the patio?! Just make sure you return them inside & clean up after yourselves! Great place that makes Alameda unique! read more

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Nice open area seating, both indoor and outdoor. They have an adjacent kitchen which has lots of good food options. Just a warning, the portions are giant and one order can feed two people. Get the Sea Haggis, or any of the dark beers. They're all top notch read more

The space, vibe and infectiously enthusiastic Alameda Island Brewing team are 5-star. It's a fun place to take guests, especially people who enjoy tasting beer flights. However, this porter and stout lover struggles to find a rave-worthy brew here but concede I am always in the minority. I do appreciate their pint prices and lower alcohol percentages. read more

Great vibe here. Wish I can come back soon. The staff and cool and knowledgeable. My crew comes by after work regularly. Keep it up guys.

The beer here was amazing. They brew their own and you can see the vessels they use to ferment it in through the window inside. Service was super friendly and knew a lot about beer. Tried ten different beers and they were very smooth with distinct flavors. I think they had close to 20 different flavors. They range from pale ales to IPAs. If you like beer, there is something for you here. The scene is pretty casual. I can tell most people that came just finished work and wanted to unwind with some friends. They have games to play and a delicious Asian/cajun fusion quick bite restaurant next door. They allow you to eat the food in this bar and vice versa. Great experience. Definitely recommend for someone looking for a spot on thirsty thursday or going out of the weekend. read more

Came here with a huge group of people and we were able to reserve a table in advance. Great vibe and awesome beer selections. No cider or wine for those who don't drink beer. read more

The beer here is fantastic but this review is really for the guy behind the counter named Mike. While I was ordering my beer, I'd casually mentioned to him that I was on a first date. He asked me to point out the guy I was on a date with and asked for his name. He let me know that he'd keep an eye on us and that if needed, if the date went really south, they could take me out a back exit to safety. Luckily, everything went well and that assistance wasn't needed but it was such a comfort to know that the folks working there are attentive and caring enough to watch out for their customers safety. Mike, you are AWESOME. Thank you so much! read more

The heavens seem to have parted and Alameda has been blessed with this great little brewery right on Park St. Alameda, you needed this, and Alameda, you have to go here. Like immediately. Is there ever a bad time for a beer? If your answer to that is yes, then check yo self because you should be wrecking yo self. The space here is pretty wide and spacious. They've got both indoor and outdoor seating so you can get your drink on inside or out in nature. And even when you're inside, the large windows let light pour in and it kind of makes you forget that you're sitting in a brewery. The beer is the most important part right? If they offered bad beer, this would all be for moot. Thankfully, the beer here is fantastic. Their IPA's are super hoppy and they've got nice dashes of grapefruit and citrus. Their Porter tastes like a murky and dark coffee. My personal favorite is the Sea Haggis. It's got this sweet molasses flavor that's hard to beat. Their new Hefeweisen flavor is very solid as well, with enough banana flavor to make a monkey king happy. Really, the only knock on the place is that they don't serve their own food, but they let you bring in food from other places. So with the Marketplace right there, you can just easily grab some food and walk over for a beer or two or three. Their flights are prices perfectly at only $7 for 5 flavors. Can't beat that at all. Alameda Island Brewing Co is definitely on point with the rest of Park St, and it just fits perfectly with the rest of the city. Definitely one of my new favorite places to be! read more

Alameda Island Brewing is a fun and vibrant hang out. Come by some time to check out their taps. I favor the Kolsch for the lighter taste of life and their Island haze is a citrus flavor, grapefruit IPA, similar to a fieldwork juicy IPA. Plenty of delicious chow next door @ Monkey Brew and Grill. Cheers ya' all! read more

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Great place to come with friends! Very nice selection of different kind of beers. The workers are amazing! They offer such great customer service, and even better recommendations. It was my first time really trying beer and I didn't really know what to order. I told them what I like, and boom! They put it all together for me. I also liked how she said, "do you trust me?" Lol of course I said yes. She prepared me a flight with 5 of the lightest beers the have there since it was my first time. She then went and gave me instructions of how to drink it... (I know how to drink beer lol) but I wouldn't have known to drink it from left to right. For $10, I got a great selection of beers! Best part is pairing your flight of beer with food next door! Win, win situation. read more

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Very fun spot to hang in Alameda. It was nice to be able to sample a handful of beers before choosing a full glass. Nice to see groups of parents being able to enjoy a beer while their kids are playing with various table games. Oh, the beer is good too! read more

Alameda Brewing - Beer & Battleship - Breweries Near Me - Alameda, California

Good variety of strong beers. Friendly beer-tenders. Games. Can bring in food. Dog friendly. Nice space. 5 stars