The ambiance in this place is fantastic. It's laid out very well and have a nice flow and you don't have to crowd over each other. The don't have food but they do have a food truck that rotates in from what I understand. The beer selection is good if you are into hops. They do have alternatives like a kolsch or cider if you are not into hops. The staff are nice and well informed about their brews. read more

Nice clean spot. Stopped by after hitting Wood Family Vineyards across the street. Two of us had: maui waui ipa $7 waui water peach breaker $6 I personally had the IPA. Unfortunately, no hazys here. Standard IPA. Food truck available outside. read more

Livermore is somewhat out of my neck of the woods, so this visit was long overdue knowing that Altamont is one of the better-known breweries in NorCal. That especially goes for their hoppy beers, which happen to be my favorite. Altamont is located in a semi-industrial section of Livermore, with many wine tasting rooms and other breweries in the vicinity. The space is a large warehouse with bar taking the central space and a ot of seating spread out. They have multiple TVs and a projector that were all showing NFL football. It was Sunday after all. Throughout the years, I've had many of the Altamont beers, but it's always best to try them out from the source-in their freshest form. I can happily report that despite the changing trends in craft beer industry and declining revenue overall; Altamont is still one of the better breweries in the area. From 10 beers we sampled, not one was something I wouldn't order a full pour of. Obviously, West Coast IPA is what they do best, but even the Oktoberfest and nitro stout weren't bad. The service was quick, and I'll definitely be back when in the area next time. Helpful tip: either get a meal before coming out, or check that there is a food truck scheduled, as Altamont has no kitchen. I didn't notice any restaurants in the walking distance either... read more

Location: Seated in Livermore off Research Dr. Ambiance and Decor: This spot has grown tons since I last visit. Still has the homegrown micro brewery vibe but with tons of seating. Note they are closed Monday and Tuesday aka recovery days. Service: Friendly and attentive staff, which adds to the welcoming feel, making it great for both casual lunches and special occasions. Food: They team up with different food trucks with amazing options such as:Smash 'N' Stack BurgersYour Taco Guy Marty's Food TruckAzteca Street TacosThe Griddler Drinks: Micro brewery and Cider at its best. Their tap changes quite often but my two favorite is Mac Drizzle Gold and Nutty Operator (taste like peanut butter). This place is located in the wine country of Livermore, which makes this a perfect getaway or a small break from drinking wine. During the summer they have been having small concert events which is both dog and children friendly, but more importantly, free to the public. Its homegrown roots is seen with the staff and the vibe that emanates from the brewery. On hot summer days, this is the spot where everyone comes to relax and enjoy the A/C with a nice glass of cold beer. So if you're in town or need something different than just wine, give this place a spot, you won't regret it. read more

Let's start by saying I am not an adventurous beer drinker. I am boring at best but enjoy checking out new places. Was in the area with my sister and we thought it would be a good idea check out Altamont for a beer. Jada served us and was helpful in picking out something I would like. I told her what I normally drink and she picked out the Cerveza Murrieta for me. My sister went with the Barry White. Both beers were refreshing and perfect cold temperature. We enjoyed our time with Jada, excellent customer service. It was a chill atmoshpere, TV's were on, wasn't too busy and not too loud. The tap room was nice and cool, also clean. You could sit at the bar or they had seating options along the rest of the room. Lots of fun merchandise for purchase as well as beer to go in cans or growlers. The do not serve food but have a food truck right outside the door. Can't wait to go back! read more

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This is a hoppy beer lovers dream of a place. Altamont actually has made enough of name for themselves that I see it regularly at many bars/restaurants out in the east bay. Actually my friends and I are super famililiar and are regular drinkers of 2 of their IPAs, the Maui Waui which has acidic tropical notes and their Hella Hoppy, which is kinda my go-to these days for a night cap...very assertive hop backbone in a well balanced malt profile. And I've probably had over a hundered Altamont beers within the past 8 years or so, BUT I've never gone to their actual spot in the cuts of Livermore. Until recently. It is actually such a beer dudes place that it was almost stereotypical in my short visit there for a quick tasting. Almost all dudes in the bar area, all in shorts and a baseball cap of sorts (probably to mask some pattern balding). Every dude was well over 30, so dad bods galore and all probably well into their careeers, so no bums in here really. I'd say all had at least a goat tee if not a beard and 90% of them had a large dog on a leash by their feet under that bar stool. Never seen anything like it before, like every dog was 30 pounds or heavier, so when the dogs got on their feet, there definitely was a lot of butt/groin sniffing and occasionally a quick growl or bark for a particular dog who didn't want all the attention. Lol But overall I fit in more than I didn't so beer wins. Beer Flight Tasting ($12/5*) First off it is a really great price for a tasting flight. You can pick 5 from at least 20 that's currently on tap. It is actually a bit tedious having to look up at their screen to scroll to see what would fit you. Lots of text and you have to do it standing on the bar counter as the screen is only visible from one corner of the bar. Nice 5-6 oz pours in cool little tasting snifters in a cool stainless steel caddy holder. Just write in your 5 on piece of paper and the flight will be brought to you at your seat. When I go to a brewery where I'm familiar with their beers, I will never order something that I've had many times at another bar/restaurant, no matter how much I like it. I am simply there to learn something new. I always will start with something lighter then move to a medium strength beer like a Pale Ale then always have some higher gravity ones toward the end, like a strong IPA or a dark beer. I didn't love all the beers tasted but I did like enough of them to bring some home. Didn't really like their lighter styles but that's not really a surprise as anytime I get into an Altamont beer it is usually for a good punch. I tried 2 pale ales, with one being much more special, their Green Collar Pale totally fits my palate. In any other era, this would actually be deemed as an IPA but in today's hop crazed beer world, this is considered light. But I'd say more balanced, which tends to fit my preferences. Ended up taking 2 4-packs home for my buds to try and we all enjoyed them thoroughly as they were flavors that we don't see at other places. And their take-away beers are very reasonably priced being around $14-$16, as many places want to charge about $20 for a four pack. Props Altamont love how you're here for the common working dude. Drops extra star! read more

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Visited on our trip home to the Bay Area, and as always the beer was great here! The IPAs are always a favorite, especially after moving somewhere that does not do very well on ipas in the Midwest now. Service was also amazing! read more

Fantastic beer with plenty of place to sit and mingle. I was also surprised by how much branded apparel and accessories they had (golf apparel, hats, shorts, sweatshirts, stickers, magnets, etc.)! Definitely a nice place to stop if you're in the neighborhood. read more

Altamont Beer Works - Breweries Near Me - Livermore, California

Great beer and friendly staff. The food truck pizza was also tasty. Double plus that it's dog and family friendly. read more

Altamont Beer Works - Breweries Near Me - Livermore, California

This has been our pit stop for 10 years when we do road trips on our way home to Redwood City. They have in house up to 20 beers, IPA's, Loger...lots of variety! Very clean! The reason for the 3 stars is the service. We always sit at the bar but every time we have to hail down the beer tenders. I get the vibe that they're chatting it up with the regulars & I understand that but they should also pay attention to who arrives and anticipate when another drink might be requested vs the customer waiting until they're done with the conversation to ask. Today was no different but it's the quality of the beer & nice stop before we close out our road trip! I just know what to expect. read more

Altamont Beer Works - Breweries Near Me - Livermore, California

Great spot for afternoon beers, pre dinner beers, beers with the boys, beers with your date, or just picking up beers to go! Altamont has tons of flavors if you like IPAs. They've got a smattering of other beers as well. Solid service here too, the staff is always nice and helpful to get you going with a full glass. They've got a large parking lot, so make sure to roll up with a crew. Plenty of to go cans in addition to growler pours. Can't go wrong with a day at Altamont! read more

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Whyyy do you guys hate hazy IPAs?! First time coming here as I was visiting my brother who lives in the area and knows I like trying new breweries anywhere I go. Maybe I'm just a basic conformist, but with how many beers they offer, I thought I would for sure be able to find a hazy I enjoy. However, after reading "MAKE BEER CLEAR AGAIN!" at the end of the description of their "Juice Above the Clouds" IPA, it became clear to me... that my beer would only be clear this time around lol. Not a problem, we adapt! Purchased a 5-beer flight (see attached photos for names). Ended up leaving with a 4-pack of the Shot Away IPA, as it was my favorite of the five. Like most breweries, Altamont is located in an industrial area, in a large building. The staff was friendly and helped out with some NA beverages for the NA drinkers in our group, which they appreciated. I do wish there was outside seating, because it was a beautiful day when we came, but I also know it gets scorching hot there during the summer. I would definitely visit again, and it's very possible this review could change from 4 stars to 5 if they ever offered a hazy! KTHXBYE read more

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Beers are amazing. Good prices for 4 packs. Love the industrial interior. Always packed when I visit. read more

Altamont Beer Works - Maui waui and the giants game. - Breweries Near Me - Livermore, California

Didn't love the ambiance, didn't feel comfortable. The selection is fine, but wouldn't go back.

Altamont NEVER disappoints. The staff is always AMAZING! I would like to give a shot out to Antonio. He's a hard worker and very kind. I appreciated his mellow vibe The Waui Water is FIRE! keep showin up Altamont! LIVERMORE'S FINEST!!! CHEERS read more

I came in on a Saturday afternoon and it was very busy. There were plenty of space and seating though. It has a casual and chill atmosphere. The prices for beer were on the cheaper side. They have rotating food trucks for the food, and a wide selection of beer. They even have kombucha available as a non-alcoholic drinks. Great hangout spot! read more

Our favorite brewery. We meet our family members there often. They don't mind if you bring the grandkids now and then. They also usually have a food truck out in front which is nice but they sell snacks, T-shirts, and sweatshirts. And beer ! Lol They seem to have brer that satisfies all of our varied preferences. The employees are always kind and helpful. If you haven't been there, you're missing out ;) read more

Was in the area and my fiancé wanted to come here as he is into craft beers. They have a good selection of beers and you can also buy some to take home. And they also have a taco truck outside that sells really good quesabirra tacos and it comes with the broth. The parking lot is small and tight so it's best to get there early to get a spot. But also if your not into beer there are a couple wine tasting places right next door. read more

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Reviewing the retail operations... I recently ordered a couple of items and only received one. I reached out several times and left a few voicemails with no response. I was pretty annoyed after a couple of weeks went by. Then Ryan stepped in. He was responsive, explained the issue, and worked to resolve it. He then went way above and beyond and delivered a similar item TO. MY. DOORSTEP! I'll also still get the original item once available. This is exceptional customer service, customer retention, and how to create loyalty. I don't even like beer, but I'm going to Altamont Beer Works anyway. Thank you Ryan! read more

There isn't I can say anything wrong about this place, great service, great beer, great atmosphere.... It's all there! This place makes you feel amazing when you talk to the employees. Even the people at the bar are great. Love this place read more

What can I say about altamont, this is the Cadillac of local breweries,great beer selection,great tasting room,great special events,great merch representing livermore,always a fun visit to altamont.!!!! read more

This place rules!!! Great beer, very kind staff and the vibe is lively. We will definitely be back!

I recently had a beer from Altamont that I liked pretty well. It was a collaboration beer with another brewery, Henhouse Brewing. Hella Stoked was the name of the beer I had and enjoyed. It was an Imperial IPA with Belma, Citra, Cashmere and El Dorado hops giving the beer a nice bit of dankness and generating a nice, light and clean body. The piney, dry and hoppy flavor profile makes this a highly respectable IPA and from my experiences collaboration beers sometimes are a notch or two above some breweries' flagship beers. read more

Altamont Beer Works - Hella Stoked, a very refreshing Imperial collaboration IPA with Henhouse Brewing! - Breweries Near Me - Livermore, California

First time here! It is sure crowded but the vibes were immaculate! Our group of 7 was able to snag a table. Ordering was a little confusing as there's a QR code menu but you can't order though that. You have to go up to the bar to order, so I do wish that was a little more clear. The berry white was not as expected and disappointing. But I really really enjoyed the Nutty Operator so much that I ended up purchasing 2 Crowlers to bring home! There was a taco truck outside that had some pretty good stuff!! I'd come back and get another flight and try some more beers. I wish that had some more wheat beers, since I generally learn towards Hefeweizens. But it's refreshing to try new things. read more

Altamont Beer Works - Breweries Near Me - Livermore, California

What a fun place. Haven't been here since they remodeled a while back, but it looks great! Love the beer keg chandelier/lights. Nice and big, lots of TVs for all the games, and a great selection of beer. Every Wednesdays are "Wing Wednesdays"! Besides their wings, they also have one other item on the menu. The Wednesday we went they had their usual wings, and also a BLT with amazing fries! The staff at Altamonte Beer Works, as well as the couple outside cooking for New Tradition Kitchen are very friendly. We will definitely be returning. read more

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Can't believe it had been 7 years since my last visit. What a complete change from that last visit. Came here on the 5th and wanted to see all the changes I was told about by another very loyal customer. I really like what they have done to the place and the expansion. Very very clean with plenty of seating at and away from the bar. Bar is huge which is great and a very good selection of beer. Staff is way beyond friendly. The merch selection is huge and every selection I want to buy. now for the food that was outside. WOW really good. it was a company called Karnitas Tek. food is fresh and great quality. I will NOT wait another 7 years to come back and visit. But I will say since my last visit I have drank a ton of their beer. One of my favorite breweries. read more

One of our favorites to stop at in the Bay Area! The beers are a hit and so are the taco trucks

No frills beer concept that's common around Livermore. No food except a few snacks behind the counter and food trucks are outside. Event space so there was live music and other activities. Dogs allowed. I didn't really enjoy the beer but that's in the eye of the beholder. Plastic cups for the beer - not my thing, but maybe because there was an event going on. Tasting available. read more

We love Altamont Beer and love stopping by whenever we are in the area. The tap room has stand up seating and high tops. The location is pet friendly and you will see a lot of cute pups hanging out with their K-9 lovers. You can order at the counter and start a tab. Beers come out quick and there's always something new to try. I love IPAs. read more

Went to Altamont Beer Works last weekend with my wife, son, and her parents. The wife and parents thought it was a little too loud, but the beer was great. It was fun, with great beer, and the Warriors game was on. My go-to beers when coming to Altamont are the Maui Wowi and the Maui Wowi Triple IPA. The ambiance is loud here and has a party vibe. They do allow kids, which is nice, but it is really noisy in here. Not just because people elevate the noise level, but because of the acoustics of the large commercial space they are in. Next time, I'll either come with coworkers or just my wife and let my son play at his friend or cousin's house. They don't have direct food you can order since they are not a restaurant, but they do rotate some tasty food trucks outside to fill your tummy. All in all, a positive experience with a couple of caveats. read more

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Good location, excellent service and relaxed vibe with a great beer selection on draft and to go. Nothing but good things to say about Altamont! Check their website for a rotating list of food trucks on site. read more

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Second visit, almost 4 yrs to the day of my first trip. Pretty cool coincidence. Went in for the first release of White Helliphant and had a great beer flight! Beertenders were super busy but still made time to serve everyone with a smile. It won't be 4 yrs til I go back! read more

Altamont Beer Works - Beer flight while picking up a 4 pack to go! Great deal on fantastic beers. - Breweries Near Me - Livermore, California

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Great variety of beers. Good atmosphere and super friendly staff. Dylan is a great bartender who knows his stuff. Always a food truck available as well. Recommend coming in for a cold one or two. read more

We are sooo happy our dog can join us for a beer at our FAVORITE brewery now!! We celebrated my boyfriends birthday there this past Saturday. The most perfect day. We brought pizzas for us and our friends and my amazing boyfriend brought the staff their own large pizza as well! We all finished the day with a round of mini beer shots to toast with Altamonts FANTASTIC staff. Thank you everyone for a great day! read more

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Decent beers and limited selections for a brewery. Parking was hard to find. Friendly staff and chill environment.

Excellent beer - definitely the hazies - very friendly & generous staff - my 2nd time there - not the last!

Very chill atmosphere with a wind turbine theme. Big FAN of the rotating menu & alternating food trucks! read more

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Altamont is a great stop for beer lovers! I love seeing their brand grow and be served in more local taprooms. This location is super cute. I was disappointed that they had no sours in their cold case or on tap but hopefully they will next time! Lots of cool art work on the walls here too read more

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Maui waui!!! I love this brewery. The staff is always great. They usually have a rotation of food trucks that park outside. Thank you for being dog friendly again!!!! read more

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We came here Saturday around 6pm. Staff was nice to let us sample some beers. We liked the berry white fruit ale and nutty operator peanut butter stout. Tried the Maui Waui tropical ipa but it was just ok. read more

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