I don't frequent beer halls, but Alameda Island Brewing is a good one - lots of light, friendly staff that can help you with your beer selection, offers sampling to make sure your beer choice is perfect, chilled mugs, and ample TVs. AND, they let you bring in food from Fikscue Craft BBQ next door (which is especially great because there's no seating at Fikscue). read more

I've been here a few times and have enjoyed it every time! This time we got the Island Haze and Classic Coastal IPA. Both beers were really good, I don't normally like the hazy beers but the Island Haze was out of the world. We came here because it has an ice cream selection and monkey king! Unfortunately the monkey king here does not have the same selection of food as the restaurant that is just a few blocks away so make sure you check the menu out before you go. I was hoping to get the veggie chow mein but they didn't have it at that location so we ended our visit a little earlier than we had hoped. I will absolutely be back! read more

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We just moved to Alameda and have found this gem! I love how chill this place is, all the staff are very kind, friendly and accommodating! We had a huge group for our welcome home party and everyone enjoyed all the drinks here especially the "SARAP". This place is also pet and kid friendly which is 100%+ . Thank you very much Alameda Island Brewing! We will be back for sure! read more

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I've never gone into a place and sat down at the bar and then the food gets delivered from next door and the bartender never once talked to me but serves others around me and then call last call and neither of the two ever look at me and ask if I needed anything. Knowing I didn't have a drink in front of me. So I leave after eating my food and not once didn't anyone look at me. They were too busy trying to break down to close. read more

Ube.. Calamansi.. & Soursop Beer!!! Sometimes I get discouraged when I see places using these labels and fail to bring the flavor into them, but this was not the case. Every beer tasted so distinctive to the fruit. The soursop was 1000% spot on, definitely my favorite. Ube was rich and creamy with a nice aftertaste. Calamansi is calamansi and you can never go wrong with that. Will be coming back to buy growlers full. read more

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We love coming to Alameda Island Brewery! It's our go-to spot on the island. Great beers and super dog friendly also! We came on a Tuesday night with Head Games Trivia, which was really fun and I highly recommend! Beers, dogs, trivia, laughs... what's not to like?? read more

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First time Here--Tasty Brews, Friendly People, Art for sale! This is a large brewery with a big dining area. There are about a dozen high top tables, other tables along the wall, and also eating and drinking areas outside. The day that I visited, it was swarming with locals, congregating on tables inside as well as outside. Everyone was having a great time. The brewery has a coast guard theme, with U.S. Coast Guard equipment scattered throughout the dining room. The day that I visited however, I did not see any Coast Guard sailors. The service was excellent, and everyone was getting their beers quickly. They have 20 beers on tap. They have the selections clearly identified on a large chalkboard above the taps. At the tables, they have little sheets which give the description of each beer. I thought this was very helpful. You can also order a flight of beer for $15. Pretty good deal. In short, this is a well-run operation. There is free parking behind the business. They have two small lots for customers of this Square. It's best to try to avoid street parking out front, as it is a very busy area. Note that you can buy food or soft drinks next door at Monkey King, and bring it in here to consume. This is really a great setup. So we went next door and got a watermelon slush drink for my wife, and I took my beer over there. Yes, they allow you to bring your beer over to Monkey King! And of course, food from Monkey King can come into the brewery! The friendly bartender, Russ, was really helpful in explaining the various options here. I settled on a traditional German Kolsch. Really hit the spot on a Sunday afternoon. He also suggested a few types that I might be interested in for a four pack to buy. I settled on a 4-pack of big paddle Pilsner beer. Note that they have art for sale on the walls. Believe it or not, the original art was only $50 per canvas. Russ explain that it is a rotating set up, often with brand new artist displaying their work. So overall, an excellent brewery. Definitely one of my favorite places to have a cold brew in the East Bay. read more

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I wasn't too keen on the vibe of the main drinking room. I thought the room was sterile and lacked any sort of beer drinking vibe. The lighting could have been the culprit here. If I go back, I'll enjoy the outdoor drinking area more. (But darn, winter is coming soon.) read more

My partner and I have been coming to Alameda Island for as long as it's been open. We love that Monkey King at the Brewery is there and the brew staff are kind and helpful! We recently have lived their Calamansi Pilsner and Manila/South Shore Slushie. We asked and the head brewer is Filipino and has always wanted to incorporate Filipino flavors into beer and the Pilsner is great! Enjoy the chill vibe, lovely outdoor space, delicious beer and food, and good company at Alameda Island! read more

Always good beer and friendly energy. And great food next door! Our default place when we can't decide where to go for a cold beer and warm food. read more

Large space with lots of natural light, good beers. Worth stopping in to this local brewery.

Strictly a beer brewery, they encourage bringing food from other places like next door Monkey King. Back to the beer, went here to try the Sarap calamansi beer. As a Filipino who grew up with calamansi, was expecting some hint of flavor, but this was not the case, it was just some sour vinegar thing, did not taste any complexity in the beer. Same with other beer partner got, for a brewery, the beer was disappointing. The service was quick and curt. Bartender did not greet nor ask if they could help me decide what to order, just stood by register. Island friendly attitude was missing, the complete opposite. Finally, for a place with the name of island, I did not get this in the ambiance. No island decor, more sports stuff. I get that folks like to watch sports in brewery, but can't they show island sports on one of the many tv on or put up some Filipino decor? read more

In no way am I a beer connoisseur. I honestly do not enjoy the taste and if you catch me drinking a cold one- it's normally a Corona|Heineken. Needless to say, when a friend of mine asked if I wanted to accompany him to Alameda Island Brewing Company I was a bit hesitant. First things first, this business is located downtown so parking is almost always gonna be a headache depending on when you make a trip out. I did appreciate the back lot that is available for a number of businesses but keep in mind that it is limited and will fill up quickly if you aren't fast. Definitely a cool spot to chill, catch up, and let loose. As so many other yelpers have already stated, Alameda Island Brewing Company is extremely dog friendly and your furry friends|family members are allowed INDOOR which cannot be said about most places. As another plus, the establishment is kid friendly and provides a number of board games for the whole gang to enjoy. Minus one star because the customer service wasn't the greatest. There was a bit of attitude coming from both employees we encountered that day [one male, one female]. Come readily prepared with valid IDs because the workers don't play and they are not amused if they are stuck waiting for you to retrieve it. FYI- There is a huge selection of beers on tap and they offer beer growlers [glass jugs] for you to purchase and enjoy at home. read more

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First let me say, I enjoy many of Alameda's breweries, as a former San Mateo County resident who commuted over here regularly I've tried them all. I first visited Alameda Island as a matter of convenience as it's located near where I meet about 10 years ago when they were new. They were super cool then, but not a ton of beers. En route from the Sierra Foothills now for my meetings I debated between here and 3 or 4 of my other favorites and once again decided, the beer is good, parking is easy and it's close to where I want to be at rush hour. But today, I had two outstanding beers, both Hazy's, one in which they collaborate with Autism Awareness, this is a matter close to my family... and enjoyed hanging with Holly who was talkative, fun and informational about breweries, like me who works in the wine industry, she acknowledges some other places are cool! This is the biz we have chosen. Positive attitudes bring back more fans! The beer is solid, very good! But Holly made it so that next time, it's my first choice, not one of a few! read more

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The brewery is located in a great area. There's a little parking lot in the back and it's next door to Monkey King if you want to grab food. The merch selection is good and I was impressed by the tin tackers (they can be hard to find these days). They've got a great selection of beer so it was pretty challenging to just choose 5 for the flight. My favorites were the Hidden Buddha 2020, Bourbon Barrel Aged Sea Haggis, and the Bourbon Barrel Sour Brown. Must come back again the next time I'm in Alameda. read more

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This place is amazing! They have an amazing selection of tasteful beer! The staff is super kind and very helpful with finding a beer to enjoy. The seating area is super clean n very comfortable. Though there isn't food directly inside right next store there is some great food options! read more

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Great beer selection! Great food next door! Awesome staff and service! Relaxing ambiance! Definitely recommend! Their Hef-D is delicious if you like Hefeweizen. It also pairs nicely with the boneless chicken sold next door! read more

The only brewery in the downtown area. There is one at the base but.... it's at the base. This place has at least 15 beers in tap at any time ranging from light pils to IPA's, stouts, sour, flavored and more. Truly you will find a beer here to suit your taste. The prices are great for a glass, a 4+ oz taster or you can pick 5 for a flight for $15. The staff is nice and knowledgeable. The only downside is typically they play angry head banging music which gets real annoying about 35 seconds in. The other day I commented to my partner about the head banging music when we walked in and  someone must have heard me and the music changed for the better. Plenty of screens for sports enthusiast. Dogs and kids are welcome and everyone is friendly. Always amusing when the moms with strollers bridge take over a whole corner for a little afternoon stress relief.  A couple of times I swear the music switched to Rolling Stones, "Mother's Little Helper", or maybe it was just in my head. Hilarious anyway. Prolly the 2nd most amazing thing about this place behind the beer is you can walk across the adjoining patio to Monkey King at the Brewery and order some fantastic food and the great staff over there will bring it to you in the brewery. See my review on them elsewhere. A final note...I usually go for the stouts and super IPA's. read more

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Finally had an opportunity to stop into this place for a flight. I came to know it for it's "Unrep" double IPA that I found a couple years ago at Total Wine. Very smooth for a double. One of the best. It's special because decades ago in the Navy I was stationed in Alameda on a supply ship who's main job was doing underway replenishment at sea ("Unrep"). Overall, I'm really impressed with the quality of selections available at the Alameda Island Brewing Company. All that I tasted were great representations of the brewing style for that particular beer. I took home a 4 pack of the Sea Haggis and a growler of Megamouth. Both very fine beers in their own right. They don't serve food onsite but there are many convenient food options. There is food next door at Monkey King, you can have food delivered from anywhere, or even bring your own in. And I got a military discount which us not expected. One small disappointment is that they replaced Unrep with something called Tugboat. Tugboat was just ok. Nothing like Unrep though. Bring it back! Anyway, overall, great experience. Good atmosphere. Would love to come back on a Friday nite with a crowd. read more

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Took some out of town guests here on a chill Saturday night. We all loved the space...welcoming, spacious, not super loud. We ordered food next door and it was brought over to us with no issue. Our group was able to sit and catch up for a few hours without feeling rushed. And the beer menu was awesome! There were offerings that our guests will never see elsewhere and so our visit here will def be memorable for the beer lovers in our group. And the different flavors were definitely present and accurately described! None of this faint barely there flavor but truly present and matches the name of the beer. Can't tell you how many times I've been disappointed with beers that are supposed to taste one way but does not. Definitely not the case here at Alameda Island brewery. read more

This place is top notch! Great beer, great staff, great fun! We each started off with a custom flight. The beertender guided me through recommendations based on my preference for IPAs. I was instructed to drink left to right and finish each one before moving on to the next. They were great! My friends both like dark beers and each got a dark flight. Decidedly different from my IPA flight, they were both pleased. We started outside, a nice space, but it was chilly so we moved inside. We played a few games of Connect Four and had a blast. The music was late 70s/80s rock - Aerosmith, Bon Jovi, Rush, Led Zeppelin, AC/DC... old music that matched our taste. I imagine when it is crowded the crowd is younger, so the music was an interesting and enjoyable choice. We enjoyed the beers so much we left with two growlers. Highly recommend Monkey King next door! read more

We love a good Brewery! Going to different towns for basketball tournaments are the best opportunity for finding a new one and we sure did in Alameda! They have several beers on tap (menus attached) and we are told they change it up sometimes too. They welcome kids and have kid drinks in the fridge but if you are looking for food you will have to get it next door at the Monkey King - which is super yummy! Menu attached. My kids didn't like the loaded tots and they're happy to do regular. The beers here were delish! The space isn't the largest so you may have a wait on the weekend during prime time but just hold out and you'll get a seat. Also loved the local art for sale on the walls. We will be back! read more

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Stopped by here this past Saturday while celebrating a friend's birthday next door at Monkey King, wasn't disappointed! Pros: - love that it's next door to Monkey King and you can bring beers over or sit in the cute outside space in between (the food at monkey king is bomb btw, we got so many wings...) - super chill brewery vibes - dogs allowed, big dining space, etc. - Affordable beer, ~$5 pint glass - Easy parking on a Saturday early dinner - the small parking lot for the plaza is sufficient - ladies behind the bar were super chill and nice - can fill up growlers etc Cons: - the American pale ale I got didn't blow my mind, but it didn't suck butt either. 10/10 will be back again read more

Love this place. It's the perfect way to end a rough day at work and wind down. Place is easy to locate towards the end of Park Street. No parking lot so street parking only. They frequently rotate beers, there's always something new. About a year ago I loved to bring in people. The staffs knowledge of beers, flavors and profiled was amazing. These days it's more of "what can I get ya?" Hence the 4 star. But this place is a must see. They have great beers and is attached to Monkey King. It's delicious pairing with beers (get the garlic noodles and salt and pepper boneless wings- you won't be sorry). If you don't know what kind of beers to get- try the flight. It's worth it and fun to do with friends. Pet friendly. They have games to the side to throw down with. Overall, can't think of a better way to end the week than here. read more

Alameda Island Brewing is located in a nice building but parking sucks rocks. I was in the area last week and gave up and went back to my hotel instead. This week I had SWPFTD with me and we hit the area s little earlier so traffic wasn't as bad and we found parking with only a little fuss. AIB has a United States Coast Guard theme going which is cool. They have life preservers from various ships hung around and their t-shirts sport a USCG design. The USCG does not get anywhere near the credit they deserve for the life saving and protection of our country that they undertake. Ok, enough about that. Beer! AGD or Alameda Genuine Draft. Very light, refreshing, no off flavors, the perfect lawnmower beer. Hef-D had a light fruity-spiciness. I want to say there was a little coriander or something added. Very tasty and easy drinking. The Uncommon Common, is that kind of like "military intelligence"? This is a nice smooth common ale. Port R Porter had a nice roasty flavor to it. This was a good porter both on the nose and the tongue. Sin Hop Seco pale ale was right on style. Hope flavor and aroma without a lot of bitterness. Beach Hoodie was undescribed but fit as a blonde ale. Good for someone who doesn't like a lot of flavor. As blonde ales go it was fine, but it wasn't exciting. The Island Haze IPA, yes a hazy NEIPA. So far all of AIB beers have been tasty but nothing really jumped out. Their consistency is definitely to be commended though. Their beers match the styles and no weird flavors. The Island Haze was no exception at all. Tugboat DIPA had good hop flavor and a bit of sweetness at the end. Snowy Mountain IPA, although it's not stated anywhere, seems to be brewed with mosaic. I'm just not a fan of these hops. Mosaic smells like meth, don't ask me how I know... Alamedas IPA smelled and tasted like weed. Yes, I know the hop plant and marijuana are related but the smell was just too close for me. Not a winner in my book. Last for us was the bourbon barrel aged sour brown. I generally really like sours, although SWPFTD doesn't. I also love bourbon barrel aged beers but I just think the bourbon barrel flavors work much better without the sour notes. YMMV of course. I would definitely come back to AIB although nothing here wowed me. But also there was nothing that I thought was poorly done, although a couple were not to my tastes. AIB is brewing up solid beer. If anyone is a glutton for punishment, please, follow my brewery reviews from across the U.S. and beyond! https://www.yelp.com/collection/-8iscFkpiiCI563-FDfwGg and if anyone is wondering who SWPFTD is you will have to check out my review of Black Market Brewing Co in Temecula, CA to understand. read more

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Alameda Island Brewing Co. is a dog-friendly spacious environment located next to Monkey King! There is plenty of seating indoors and a shared patio outdoors with Monkey King. As a beer fanatic this brewery has been on my list for a while now, however, stumbled upon it (and was finally able to visit) by chance when I stopped by Crispian Bakery a few doors down. Since it was my first visit I wanted to get the FULL on experience, so what's a girl to do? She orders a flight! That's right! You can either choose their pre-set flight of five beers or build-your-own! In my very Janelle fashion, I built my own. Above all the most unique and favorite pour was the Island Haze. I had never even heard of a "Hazy IPA" until coming to Alameda Brewing and I have to say I am impressed. It was different from its flavor and color! I came to the table with this and my sister agreed it had an almost orange juice color going for it, how was this even a beer?! Customer service is also on point here. When my flight was brought over to me and explained as to what was what and given my cheat sheet, the bartender was explaining it to me with such a cool tone of voice and essentially telling me about the beer journey I was about to go on! Also, if you decide to ask for a cup of water in lieu of buying bottled water FYI it's going to be tap water. Not a big deal to me personally but just an extra tidbit of information that may matter to someone in the Yelpverse. read more

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I love all their ales! My favorites are: Sea Haggis Her-D, Porter, and their English amber ale.

My coworkers and I ventured here simply because they offered beers and were pup friendly. Little did we know they shared the building awesome food joint (Monkey King) that delivers inside the brewery. Despite it being a Friday we were able to snag a nice little table near the bar. There are a few TVs airing sports games and a big selection of board games. P.S. When I've come in the afternoon quite a few people are busily working away on their laptops. To those with a higher tolerance, this is a great spot to catch up on emails while you have a beer! read more

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Dog friendly brewery that allow dogs inside! What? I love places that allow the dogs inside, so huge kudos to you guys! Built and shared a flight of 5 which included: Ctrl alt del- I enjoyed this one quite a bit, and can't tell you why. But the name of this is pretty awesome and that's why it was chosen to begin with. Uncommon common - I don't remember much of this one... ironic that it's also called uncommon common then, huh? =) Island haze - Yes, you see the haze..... this one is quite trippy and was recommended by the guy pouring our flight, in which he did give a fair warning. Given the color, this was not what I was expecting from an IPA, but it was fun to try. Idahop 7 - Hoppy as heck, and definitely a little too much for me. Great for those that love the hops! Alameda ipa- Also a good, solid IPA. I had a great time here, so there's really no complaints. The dog friendly aspect definitely earned an addition star from me. Great service, cool guys, nice space and you can buy food from next door (I believe) to bring here to enjoy with your beer as well. Perfect stop to grab a solid beer! read more

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AIBC is one of the best breweries in the Bay pre, during, and post pandemic. They always have a fun and custom varieties of beer across the chalkboard. Also the ample seating is great to grab a brew when it's not peak hours. They're always switching up their business model inside and outside so it's like visiting a new and fun place every time! read more

I do not fuck with this place. From the moment we stepped in the door bad customer service. Homegirl with the red hat and the gold face chain mask. Rude AF literally told two people in our party to sit down. One was kid ... first of all you seated us at a small ass table. Then kicked us out! Said she had a wait list LIES we saw no one outside. Should've left no tip. That's how horrible it was. read more

I got the "anniversary flight" here and am really struggling to review it. On the one hand, it had super unique flavors which I've never had elsewhere...on the other hand I absolutely did not like those flavors. The flight was described to me as a mix of styles so I thought I would be safe, but 3 of them (which weren't on the main menu--all started with B.A.?) tasted super weird and medicinal. The other 2 were ok, nothing special in my opinion. I obviously made a mistake ordering these B.A. whatevers, but the bartender didn't warn me that they are super weird either. In summary, proceed with caution! read more

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Stopped at this brewery before heading to our flight out of the Oakland airport. I'm not sure what I liked more, the beer or the food! We both ordered their hazy island IPA and the coastal classic IPA. For dinner we ordered the general tso's and garlic noodles. GET. THE. FOOD. It's rare that a brewery severed Asian dishes, but I'm here for it. read more

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Went to Alameda Island Brewing Company today... It's been a minute. Never has any issues. Katie my beer-tender was very helpful, made me feel at ease. At other places i feel rushed, but she really was friendly and made great suggestions. This type of service needs to be the standard of all establishments. I started with the isla de brumoso, then a hef to finish it off... Advice... Nothing... Katie was awesome, she's the type of service that keeps everyone coming back. read more

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What a cool and chilled out place this is! We were in Alameda and before heading back to Oakland decided to stop by so hubby could get his IPA. Place is quite big and spacious with plenty of seating options for small and large groups. And may i sat it was quite happening on a Tuesday night - woohoo! Staff is friendly and place is clean and neat Prices are fantastic at about 5-6$ for beers and they also hook you up with finger food from the place nextdoor serving fries, chicken wings, noodles etc. They also had plenty of boardgames so we ended up playing scrabble and having a great time. Would love to be back when around the neighborhood! read more

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Saturday around noonish parking wasn't a big problem. Their selections are great. I love their island haze very tasty for IPA. 5/5 also island de brumoso double hazy was goooood good 5/5. Those 2 are my favorites. This place is connected to finger food kinda restaurant called "Monkey king" so you can order some food there. Place is nice. High ceilings so it wasn't so loud. Thumb up for that. read more

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Pros: great beer, flights, friendly staff, you can take beer next door to Monkey King or the shared patio and vice versa, you can bring in food from anywhere, cans/bottles/growlers to go Cons (if I'm being picky): I wish they had two tops so seating could be more flexible, and you have to wait in line next door if someone in your group doesn't drink beer Questions: who knows how to play the intriguing Bob Ross board game? What'll bring me back: that Island Haze, flights, and the staff (Colleen!) read more

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Great selection of good, flavorful brews. Friendly, helpful staff. Comfortable surroundings, both inside and out.

This place is super fun and has all the things: great service, great location and great food and drink!