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    DTSJ Brewing

    4.9 (52 reviews)
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    Closed 5:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Manuel L.

    A hidden gem tucked right in the heart of the neighborhood. The perfect escape from the city noise, offering a peaceful and inviting atmosphere to relax and unwind. Whether you're catching up with friends or enjoying a friendly chat with the staff, the experience is always warm and welcoming. The drinks are simply outstanding, crafted with prime ingredients, always refreshing and full of flavor every single time. And the best part, the prices are incredibly affordable for the quality you get. Easily a 5-star spot!

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    Danreb V.

    This is easily one of the coolest places to have a drink in San Jose, but it also defines an out-of-the-way in the wall. DTSJ Brewing is located on the outskirts of downtown tucked in the corner of a residential area near a train track, which means one thing -- parking is a bit of a journey. I've only given this place one visit, and I had to park one street over. This is why it doesn't get a perfect score. That aside, everything else about is great. The bar has a factory/brewery atmosphere with a small area that includes a couch and bigger table, and outside there's typically always a food truck since the establishment doesn't serve any food. I was here in October for Filipino American History Month, and they had this special ube beer on tap. It was really good--it had a hint of sweetness and went down as easy as a Pilsner. There was also a solid calamansi beer that I also have pictured. While I was clearly there for a special release, the vibes of the place and the cool bartenders make this spot one I'll definitely come back to in the very near future.

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    Linh D.

    My friend had invited me along because he really wanted to try their limited Ube Illin beer. They only do it for Filipino heritage month. Honestly, they should permanently add this to their menu because it was DELICIOUS! I'm always skeptical of "ube" flavored things because it's such a gimmick that tends to lean towards an overly sweet and artificial taste. Ube Illin, however, was far from it. When you begin to take a sip, you can already smell the ube. The taste was sweet and aromatic. My friends said it leaned more towards a wine which I could see. Either way, it was very yummy. I could have downed a few pints if I stayed there all night. It seemed that most people were there to try the Ube Illin. Apparently they sold cans the prior day, but they sold out within 30 minutes of opening. Big sad :( The brewery is tucked in the midst of single family homes so it's very low key, but it was still poppin'. It's kind of like an open garage type of vibe. They are dog-friendly and even have a jar of treats on the counter which is awesome! They also have rotating food trucks right outside. I met the owners and they are very friendly and welcoming. It seems that they like to experiment with Asian flavors. One of them told me they were trying out a pandan beer for February which I'm really looking forward to.

    Guy K.

    In A Nutshell: -DTSJ is a cool, little brewery that's 100% local. -I like the layout, it gives me old Hermitage vibes. -After moving out of SJ, this brewery is new to me. -I really enjoyed the Hazy IPA, the pint came out cold, strong 6.8% & smooth! -Their 9.3% San Antonio Stout was also a great beer. Overall, I really respect the dedication & craft that Brian shared w/ me during my first visit. Super locally sourced ingredients!

    James F.

    Another great brewery in San Jose. We had a flight of good brews and were treated to The White Album on vinyl- I could probably stop this five star review with that. But... There was a fun, hopping vibe on a Saturday night. Plenty of place to park on the street in this unassuming San Jose neighborhood (near downtown, but not actually downtown, downtown). The bartenders were awesome. They're personable and fun and know their beers. One of the owners even took the time to explain me the difference in taste and brewing process for kettle sours and regular sours. And, upon request, recommended some other great California breweries that we haven't tried yet. Food truck outside, but we didn't try it. I can confirm that it smelled great, though. Summary: Vinyl Good beer Great bartenders Check it out

    Miguel G.

    My buddy brought me here for the first time and the people and drinks and awesome, so genuine and for the people type beat. Would definitely come again.

    Nice setup

    Very friendly staff, Very good beer, nice atmosphere, I Recommend this place, Shout to Ron, Dave, Ingrid and Waki Waki Wakiko san.

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    Sonia G.

    Best local brewery in the neighborhood. Great selection. Friendly staff. Awesome variety of food trucks. Amazing vinyl play list with all the jams. Dog friendly. Ride your bike or find some street parking. Having a nice cold one after a long day while supporting small businesses! Cheers

    Ube beer
    Tim H.

    Awesome newish brewery. Beers were all pretty good and I'm pretty particular about craft beers lol. They had 12 beers on tap. Nice variety. Normal prices. The ube wheat beer seems to be everyones favorite, flavor and taste is on point. We also liked the NE ipa and red ale a lot. The others we tried were decent as well. The owners are very friendly and let you sample before you commit. They also make an effort to learn everyones name. They said their more into making rotating seasonal brews rather than having a static menu. As of now, not many to go options, but they plan to expand those options soon. They usually have some kind of food for purchase available but you can bring your own as well. They provide free individual chip bags from Costco lol. Very nice of them. Not a big place, all seating is inside their garage type building. Lots of heat lamps. 1 bathroom only so prepare to wait when it's busy. Located in a residential area. Street parking is no problem. Hours are very limited as of now. Only open Fri and Sat nights.

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    Megan L.

    One of my favorite breweries in the Bay Area that has that 100% ESSJ spirit, nestled in an unassuming residential neighborhood -super friendly owners who really get to know their community -delicious pop up vendors every weekend (usually focused on API businesses) -unique brews that continuously rotate. Dave and team are really passionate about their craft! Would love to try their ube beer someday!

    Ube beer!
    Ale R.

    Great beer and food! The owners are supper friendly, they make you feel at home. You can try the beers before buy. We loved the Ube beer! Very unique. They have good music and good catering. Parking can be tricky but worth it.

    Victoria A.

    Such a great neighborhood hangout. The beers are amazing and everyone is very friendly. It has such a chill vibe with overstuffed couches, board games and even free snacks. They have a wide range of great beers on tap and will be happy to give you a sample. The seasonal Ube beer is a real treat and it is bright purple. We randomly stumbled on the place while taking our dog for a walk and decided to stop in. We asked if we could bring our dog and they said "Yes, and we have organic dog treats and filtered water for your dog." I can see why everyone in the neighborhood loves this place, I will be coming back often!

    Fiel R.

    I'm here to validate all the previous Yelp reviews are absolutely true of DTSJ Brewing. This is THE quintessential neighborhood brewery taproom, it is literally on a residential street. Parking could be a challenge, but please don't let that deter you from visiting (pro move: take Uber/Lyft). As others have said, the owner/brewer, Ron, is such a nice guy. DTSJ Brewing is like hanging out in your favorite cousin's living room because Ron makes you feel welcome as soon as you arrive. I didn't get a chance to ask Ron if he is a Certified Beer Cicerone because his knowledge of beers is amazing as he hands you a pint and clearly explains the types of hops used and even where the grains are sourced. Highly recommended this place. I'll definitely be back for more beers and an East Side Red Ale shirt! Thanks DTSJ Brewing for a fun Saturday!!

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    Great beer! Love the homey neighborhood feel. Food truck was great also. Keep it up

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    4 years ago

    Fun place to go on a warm June afternoon. Kid friendly, chill vibe, friendly staff. Will come back as soon as I can!

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    Ask the Community - DTSJ Brewing

    Do they have other drinks available for people who don't drink beer?

    We have non-alcoholic drinks such as sodas, root beer and flavored sparkling water. We also have beers that are geared more toward wine drinkers. We’ll pour you a sample if you want to try any of our beers. We don’t make gluten free beers, however.

    On their web site DTSJ says "Music is our jam" and talk about their vintage equipment for playing vinyl records. If you bring in your own old vinyl record will they play a requested cut for you?

    The owners program their own sets in advance around a theme. I don't know if they would play on the fly music they didn't own, or music that didn't go with the set. But they are very accommodating. Maybe one of them would include your tune at a… Read more

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