Came here for cinco de Mayo shenanigans This place is a total vibe Inside is super cute Clean and well decorated Prices are reasonable Customer service is friendly and efficient This venue is beer only No liquor And no food only snacks like chips Street parking only but there is a parking garage nearby Beer is good Nice variety They are all made in house I can't wait to come back here again read more

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My friends and I had a great time here, and every time we visit. I love IPAs and stouts, but I love beer with sweet flavors too. Their drinks are delicious and the presentation is very thoughtful. The decor is striking and definitely picturesque. The owner made us feel welcomed and even made sure we were all able to find seating since it was such a busy night. I'm not sure where people are getting that she's not welcoming. I don't know her personally, but I always feel welcomed. We will definitely keep going! read more

Brew-N-Krew Ale House - Xmas Lights - Brewpubs Near Me - Salinas, California

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The coolest, most aesthetic/ instagram-able brewery I know! This is a place you want to go hangout with all your girlfriends, just chill and take all the selfies you want without being judged by the men in your life. Haha! No, but seriously! Such a laid back and fun atmosphere. Cool music and vibes. The staff is super friendly. It is quite small so it can get packed easily. Beers aren't always my top choice, and I will say not all their beers are my cup of tea, but they are vibrant colors and have such cool names! ;) flights available too! read more

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A few things I have to say about this place, I've given this place quite a few tries, if you're into sweet beers or drinks like I am this is definitely your spot, I've came for Christmas last year, and it was gorgeous the way the set it up, but my issue is that anytime I come here there's always small children in the way or taking up space in the photo ops so we never get cute pictures, for their Barbie set up there was small children in the ball pit the entire time till closing which was super annoying. Especially because there was other people who wanted pictures also and the children seemed to be related to the owners so you would think they would have them not taking up so much space so others can get a turn too. When I came during Christmas the woman who owns the shop never looks happy to be here or serve us which is fine we all have bad days. But every single time I go? Very weird . She preaches woman empowerment and seems so happy online but just know this is all just for online presence. She's not like that in person. And this is from many of the times I have gone, she doesn't smile and makes it seem like it's a bother to talk our order each time? If you don't like customer service (as I don't either that's why I don't work in it) I'm not sure why she decided to be the face of the company. But, she might just be having a bad time every time we coincidentally be coming in. Last thing, their hours are SOOOOO UNPREDICTABLE. For Christmas they closed one hour early which they did not state anywhere even on their instagram, and this is not the first time this has happened when they open later than their posted hours or close early than their posted hours, at least let us know when we walk in or post it on instagram. I drive about an hour away to come visit my mom in Salina's and I like taking her to downtown Salina's for drinks & food sometimes and the times I have come this has ALWAYS been an issue. Cute place no doubt, but service is not great, and youll never really know their true hours of business. read more

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Came to this place for the first time last night. The place was decorated very nicely for Christmas and staff were friendly. That is why two stars. It is very small and doesn't take a lot of people to get crowded. Was with several people and we all got different drinks. Was not a fan of any of them and no one in the group was really excited with them. Most of us didn't like them at all. Needless to say it was a one and done for us there. Hope they start brewing just some good ipa's and pilsners. Having several good breweries downtown would be nice but until then will be pour house and Alvarado. read more

For starters, people have been raving about Brew-N-Krew for a while so for it to finally open is awesome! We stopped by Sunday around 1pm to try a couple beers as we have been hearing a lot of good things about it! I'm personally a big fan of sours so I started with Simon Limon and my partner got El Padrino. The descriptions of the drinks are as detailed as it can be considering we could taste all the different notes. So so good! For the second drink I decided to stick to Simon Limon and my partner got Karnaval, which I regret not getting it myself because it was BOMBBBB! Such a refreshing beer to have!! Overall, loved the beer and the cool names and descriptions as it pays tributes to all those who have motivated/inspired the drinks. As for the atmosphere, LOVE LOVE LOVE IT! The color and decorations are a pop with the groovy music! Its such a fun sight to! My partner described it as the perfect spot to be day drinking on a Sunday. I also will say how much I appreciate it being kid friendly and the menu having kid friendly drinking choices. Such a welcoming space! read more

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This place is awesome! You must visit this place when visiting Downtown SALINAS! It's thee new place to visit! The atmosphere is perfect! Grand opening in March 17th was amazing! It was packed and busy, but the service was great and quick! I got my beer in less than 5 mins. The wait to go in was well worth it! The owners were prompt in asking people walking in what they were looking for! They were highly prepared, and if they weren't, kudos to them because they handled their grand opening like pros! I was blown away when I saw Senator Caballero walk in! Wow! What a great highlight for the brewery! I went back today, and by far one of the best places to visit in downtown! Check out the place! You must try: Lokura, El Padrino, Ponte Las Piñas, La Chica Fresa! Actually try them all! Love the uniqueness of their beer titles! Love that they make dope beer with cultura! You'll love the decor! It is so unique in style! It's welcoming, positive, pleasant, and enchanting! The owners are young and home grown in the East Side pf Salinas! They are both amicable! Salinas really needed this type of place to hang out in! When visiting, make sure you tell them what type of beer you like or what they recommend, I did that, and now I'm a "Lokura" beer lady! You must visit this place! Highly recommend it! read more

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Can I give HUGE props on the vibe here!! Perfect summer BARBIE THEME ( I heard they change themes ). The music is also great! They have alcoholic and nonalcoholic beverages and the hosts always have great recommendations. The tables are always being wiped down and cleaned. Definitely stop by and grab a drink with fun people and enjoy fun times! read more

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Came in as a friend had recommended the place so we decided for a night out with family. Their door guy was quick to ask for ID's and tell us a bit about the bar. Once in we approached the bar only to be ignored by both the short guy behind the bar and the lady tender. We were ready to leave but my brother in law insisted we try it as people seemed to be enjoying something other than the killer Barbie decor. Honestly out of the four drinks ordered only one of them was good and it was a beer cocktail. I don't know that I'd recommend it based on the one drink or the cool decorations. If you're into trendy Instagram photo opps this is your place otherwise skip it and head over to Alvarado Brewing! read more

The concept is great but it's too busy and not comfortable. The beers are pricey some are good. I like the interesting flavors and the names. Owner is very friendly if she knows you, otherwise, not welcoming. read more

So far so good! The beers are great, the crew has great customer service, the grand opening was crazy busy so we need to def go back to try more beers. read more

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Brew n Krew brews the best craft beer. Their stouts are my favorite. Owner, Marlene Garcia, has created a magical craft brew house.

I'll make this simple. Drinks are not good and they are very overpriced. I've tried twice in the spirit of supporting local business but quite frankly I didn't even finish my beer both times. I visited recently and held off posting this until I saw a post on IG (a long written letter to the public) where I felt the owner was not taking accountability for how things are going and I felt (along with others who brought this to my attention) that the blame was being put on the customers for not "making it out" to support. I grew up in a family run business and we would never think of placing blame outward. But back to the real purpose of this; I will not go anymore but not because I don't want to support local business, I won't go because I don't want to pay so much for a beer I like so little. read more

I came here for the brunch with Jack Skellington. It was such a great time! From the attention to detail to the love and care in the customer service. I did not have a beer but the people that were there and did, had great things to say about them. I loved the environment, the people that work here make it so it is a comfortable, welcoming and warm place. Thank you very much to the Brew-N-Krew Ale House family! read more

Brew-N-Krew Ale House - Brewpubs Near Me - Salinas, California

Not a fan. We were standing at the door waiting for it to be unlocked and opened so that we could try the place. We continued to wait for 15 minutes past opening time while someone on the other side of the glass door and windows ignored our presence without so much as a wink or nod. Too bad because it really has a nice look to it. The food might be ok. We will never know. We left and spent our $150 somewhere else. read more

This was a very nice surprise as a new place for us to visit when we come back home to salinas. The staff is very welcoming and friendly. They welcome the whole family even children. The decor is pop up theme right now and even the bathrooms are decorated uniquely. The restroom was clean, provided a changing table and my favorite hemp lotion even! The drinks are fun and super tasty. We loved the chika freza. The pricing and info on the pours for the pop ups are stated on the menu and are fixed pricing. If you want not just an IG worthy drink but a tasty one this is a place to go for good atmosphere and fun times. read more

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Cute and unique family friendly brew house. Drinks are unique and always decorated in different themes for great photo ops. read more

Brew-N-Krew Ale House - Glamor Girl and La Mula drinks - Brewpubs Near Me - Salinas, California

Just no. I gave this place many chances ever since they opened and their beer has fallen FLAT...Literally. They promote flavors over beer styles but every single one we had (flights to try them all) have been so bland and lacking in any sort of flavor they claim. I love craft beer and am a big sour person. I'm someone who typically can enjoy a fruit forward beer but this place sucks. The atmosphere and decoration is a miss and the owner is rude. I tried to like it but this place needs to refocus stat. read more

I love brew n krew! We are always greeted with a smile and a hello. The beer is refreshing and delicous. They play cool disco tunes and the vibes are great here. I wanted to state that a lot of the negative reviews on here seemed to be left by a certain demographic. DO NOT LET THOSE REVIEWS deter you from checking this spot out for yourself. If you are Black or POC this is a great place to chill and be comfortable at. As a mexican-american woman, there are not to many places in downtown salinas that feel like a safe space if I wanted to get a drink on my own. I feel safe and at ease at brew n krew. cheers! read more

The concept of gentrification revolves around the concept that a small group of usually white upper middle class folk outprice the locals of a usually underappreciated and underdeserved area. Now, it's not always white people who do this; the concept of *gentefication* specifically revolves around a phenomenon of latino (or in this case, latina) upper middle class yuppies doing the same thing. Let me make something clear; i'm not trying to dampen the accomplishments of a presumably hard working woman, especially one in the same minority group as I; but I am brutally honest, I'm not paying 14 dollars for a pseudo-beer that is made by someone who quote "does not like beer besides an ice cold stella" according to the Monterey Weekly, especially in a place that is decorated like the Weenie Hut Jr from Spongebob. But, we will be fair. There is a "beer" here that tastes good, a pomegranate based one, but I like anything with that flavor. The other beers range from tasting acridly sweet to over-malted, and again, FOURTEEN DOLLARS, to sit in aesthetically overdesigned uncomfortable chairs. Also, kids are allowed inside. I have my opinion on this (absolutely not, no thanks, I want to escape), but you, the reader, should decide what that means to you. If you want a great bar owned by latine people, XL next door. One with a brewmaster who is a woman, Peter Bs. (Somehow, a fancy hotel has more affordable and better beer than this place that tries and fails to evoke a "woke" veneer.) As they say in San Francisco, where this place seems to be ripped from, "do better", it's just not for me. Quick edit response to the owner; any race can be a yuppie, even if they've come here first generation, suffering isn't a factor. My dad is a refugee from a latin american country, I could become a yuppie myself. I included tip in that price because I always tip the bartenders. I do appreciate her being nice about the review, but essentially this is just a case of the place not being my style. Edit 2: thinking about this more, I think that I didnt account for this place not being for me. Its *sort of* like going to a womans clothing store and expecting jordans, but the rest of the review stands because of my passion for beer. I care about it that much. read more

Amazing vibe and great place in Salinas. Only thing is beer needs just a bit more taste. I know I am not the only one who thinks this a couple of friends have mentioned the same. But hey I hope this is constructive criticism. Other then that amazing and great hosts. read more

Nope, not for me. While I appreciate what they're trying to do here, I just did not like the beer. To each their own, but the several beers that I tried were just "weird" and not enjoyable. Also the beers are $10-$11 per serving, which is a little pricey. The decor is "imaginative", but also just not to my liking. I wish the proprietors well, but I'll likely continue to frequent Farmers Union and the new Alvarado Street Brewery Restaurant, for more traditional (delicious) beers and environs read more

WAY overpriced. $30 for two beers. ridiculous. maybe i wouldn't complain if the beer was good and if they had an efficient ordering system setup, but you have to line up at the front counter to order. oh yeah, did i mention, the beer wasn't good. if you want a cute photo for your social media though, this is the spot for you. i was excited to try this place out, major let down. read more

Great atmosphere the Guavavipa 6% was interesting but the music was on point 70's-80's hip hop

First time here and we will be back! Marlenne Garcia, owner of Brew N Kale, was great she even took some minutes to tell us the story of her new business. She and her boyfriend loved to visit breweries and would often spend hundreds of dollars every time they visited so they decided to start brewing their own beer in their garage. Marlenne ordered a brew kit from Amazon and that's how it all started now they are proud owners of Brew N Kale! The names for their drinks are fun and tasty some of them come with Mexican candy. read more

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Awesome place and creative beer! Really cute place with the perfect jams to hangout with your friends. The beer is really unique, you will not find another place with the flavor combos they have here! Must try! Plus it's a woman of color owned business! Don't miss out! read more

Brew-N-Krew Ale House - Karnaval Beer, slight sourness and super refreshing! - Brewpubs Near Me - Salinas, California

This place just recently opened and it is absolutely stunning inside. The place is small but it is amazing, absolutely unique for the area. I didn't think I'd ever describe a brewery as photogenic, but that's what this place is. The beer is great as well. Lokura is one of my favorites! I highly recommend trying it. The staff is friendly, quick and efficient! Definitely a must-try spot. read more

Brew-N-Krew Ale House - Menu/bar area - Brewpubs Near Me - Salinas, California

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Such a fun place. The owners do such a great job at making the atmosphere above and beyond love it.

We were eating breakfast at Portobello's, and noticed this new place right across the street. We decided to pop in and check it out. The place is cute-- definitely has a hip vibe with some "girlie" decor. We decided to try a beer fight for $20.00. I'm a mostly traditional Pilsner beer kinda gal, while my husband prefers IPAs. The variety of beer was fun to try, though the one I honed in on was the La Buena. My husband liked all of the beers, except for the Mono Kolorado-- it had a sightly bitter aftertaste. The vibe of this place is definitely "trendy" and I can see this attracting a younger more hip crowd (we're old folks, LOL). We chatted with the fellow who brews the beer, who was super friendly. We asked about how they got started etc. They've invested a lot of money into their brewing equipment and decor-- and I truly hope this place does really well. I'm all about supporting small business, and we had fun tasting their craft beers. Oh, they don't serve food. However, you can order food from nearby restaurants and either bring it in-- or have it delivered. read more

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Great new vibe for Salas. Great beer with a unique menu. Atmosphere is upbeat with music and a full crowd. I highly recommend you give this place a try. Decor is awesome. read more

Brew-N-Krew Ale House - Unique menu. Beer is great. - Brewpubs Near Me - Salinas, California

May I Say... Vibe - Check Hospitality - Check Beer - Check Family Friendly - Check ! Overall Recommend #Weekendfun read more

Their hours don't seem to be updated. My partner and I drove from out of town to experience this place for my birthday as their theme hits close to home and feels special. Unfortunately when we arrived at the time their Apples maps said was open the spot was closed. We waited a few hours as we noticed their social media account / yelp had different hours posted. Hopefully we'll be able to experience this spot if we are ever in town again to give a true experience rating. read more

First time visiting and the Xmas ambiance and decorations were awesome Dj was good too playing Xmas classics but was to loud for the size of this place. Drinks were super tasty and fun. The only thing that I'd say is negative was the price for a beer $16!!! A flight of 4 4oz tasters $30!!! The prices were outrageous. This is like sporting event prices. I'm all about supporting local businesses but it would be nice to buy a drink under $10 and stay a little. Save some money before you drop by, you'll need to to stay a little read more

The place is beautiful. The music is great. The atmosphere is great. Friendly vibes. The staff is super friendly. HOWEVER, as a very young brewery they have a long way to go in mastering their craft. Their beers have interesting ingredients inspired by Mexican culture. Somehow, they all taste watered down. I would rate their best beer maybe 7/10. I actually feel like they put too much emphasis on the atmosphere when they should be focusing on improving their beer. My friends who are non beer drinkers do like the beer, though. Also, the price tag is steep. $10 minimum for a beer. Great place for the family and a safe space for women. But if you're a beerhead then you'll probably move on to the next option. read more

Didn't really like it... extremely pricy. Paid $23 for two drinks. Wouldn't recommend, first and last time I ever go.

I went to the ugly Xmas sweater event and immediately had a bad experience. They are promoting ponche drinks and hot chocolate all over their social media. This is the reason why I went. I go ahead and order a ponche and the owner with an attitude says that on that night they were not serving ponche drinks when clearly its all over there social media instagram to be specific. Then my friend orders a beer and asks if they can pour it in a glass she saw on instagram that they were also promoting and she said no because that glass is only for margaritas? Nowhere on the instagram is this all listed. Maybe they should be more specific and that way people don't get upset. To me this is all false advertisement not going back read more

LOVE 100/10 ! This is a great welcoming environment. I have been here on multiple occasions and with different friends who all LOVED the environment! I am glad they have a kids menu this is a great way to normalize having a drink when it's been a rough day and still trying to be mom at the same time (moms know the stress) of wanting to go out for a drink and feeling weird about being judged. I have brought my son here before catching a movie at MAYA. He absolutely loved the esthetic and said "this is so cool mama" we cheers with his Caprisun me with my ponte las Piñas It gives your kids some peace of mind when you do want to go out and they ask where you're going gives them a little peace of mind of where you are because they are familiar to the environment. Agin I would recommend if you haven't been you will love it brings so much to our community! Arriba las MUJERES CHINGONAS making it happen for our community such an inspiration Marlene. Sigue brillando! While others throw shade continue to throw glitter you got this since day 1! Your community supports you! read more

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New place in town and now a must-hit when out in DT Salinas. Beer is rich in flavor and they have something for everyone. The atmosphere is amazing with great music always playing. They have injected DT with some Hispanic flavor that has been missing from a town that highly Hispanic. The staff/owners are knowledgeable about beer, and if you're unsure of what you want they can guide you to a beer that will fit your palate. read more

Great service with friendly owners!! Beer was amazing, I highly recommend "El Karnaval"!!