(Drank 07/31/22 SU @ 3:00pm): A new brewery in the city of Pasadena - muchas gracias!
I came across the beers of Cervecería Del Pueblo at a film festival a couple months ago and was simply excited to be introduced to a new local brewery I'd never heard of before! I tried what may have been their initial core beers, so on this fateful day, I decided to taste the rest of their offerings. Along with a friend whom we just celebrated his birthday at a nearby restaurant, I figured some beer tasting was a nice way to extend the party. How were the rest of the brews and the brewery as a whole!?
PURCHASE
4 4oz Taster Beer Flight https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=q3P3OQXRNebuxZWed4lYUg&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw
Colonia Kolsch-Style Ale 5.1% ABV ($2.25): Bright amber color, malt aroma, low body, malty flavor, clean finish, and a slight malt aftertaste https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=AfXm_MGnShrDIh062oHM8w&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw.
Aurora Witbier w/Guava 5.0% ABV ($2.50): Hazy faded yellow color, mild fruity tart aroma, light body, bubbly slight fruity tart flavor, drying finish, and a slight tart aftertaste https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=z1bHy2IWFdkh2LYd61rk9w&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw.
Tropica Juicy IPA 6.2% ABV ($2.50): Hazy yellow color, juicy tropical aroma, light body, slight hoppy tropical flavor, juicy finish, and a slight hoppy tropical aftertaste https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=6eYhzMmbqFTbYBI31brpaA&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw.
Antigua Altbier 4.9% ABV ($2.25): Copper color, coffee malty aroma, light body, coffee metallic flavor, easy finish, and a metallic aftertaste https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=bdwKM_xVk8V4UT2IN4T9PA&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw.
Mangoneada Hard Seltzer 10oz Draft 5.0% ABV ($7.35): Bright yellow color, mango aroma, light body, bubbly mango flavor, sparkly finish, and a slight sweet mango aftertaste https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=aQoQIR-j7CMiD_fyFgB_dw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw.
Horchata Hard Seltzer 10oz Draft 5.0% ABV ($7.35): Hazy cement color, cinnamon aroma, light body, bubbly cinnamon flavor, sparkly finish, and a slight sweet powdery aftertaste https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=nVECFeKpyhSwPvhkkKvNmA&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw.
SERVICE
No table service, we placed our order at the bar with a masked female who handled the continuous long line as a calm trooper. We waited for about 15 minutes before we finally got to the front of the line for our flight while the wait for later drinks was much shorter. We brought our glasses back to the bar, and when it was time to close out, the process was easy and quick. Plus, we got a FREE salad from a food vendor which was wonderful https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=OLp252qxiC7b8kX5RFYrOQ&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. All was good!
PARKING (FREE)
Although we walked over from a nearby restaurant, I didn't recall any parking lot; instead, there was plenty of free street parking along the main drag of Bellevue Dr. and connecting side streets - 'nuff said.
ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE
A spacious brick edifice with a large indoor bar and dining area https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=Harxs9zT2lSzrd7UdSA3Lw&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw, and a large outdoor patio both filled with a ton of chairs/tables spaced-out on what appeared to be a parking lot. Above the bar was an easily legible beer menu https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=XwYUWZM64jRAkyieo3pyiA&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw, and some cool wall artwork https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=FXKipHVTgLw1rY1wC6ov1Q&userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw. Plenty of natural lighting came through the many large glass walls and front doors while electric industrial ceiling lights filled in the rest. There weren't any TVs while rock music played in the background.
ATTIRE
Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops.
OVERALL
It was a chill time at Cervecería Del Pueblo as my friend and I caught up with each other and may possibly return! At this point, I've tried all of their beers and had seltzers and none of them really stood out as a must-drink. All was fine, but none truly stood out for me. As with most breweries, they had a daily food truck, board games, and family and pet-friendly. The prices were comparable, no snacks to buy, and the service was adequate. I found very good value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $24.00 BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 4.0 STARS read more