When you think every brewery is quite similar and then end up here, you will be impressed. They have a lot of different choices on tap for different palettes. The atmosphere is lively and a fun one also. I wasn't sure what to get, but the Traditional flight looked like an interesting selection of beers: Double Barrel Aged, Heritage Blend, 1792 Rye 13 yr and Apply Brandy Some were better than others, but all of them were super strong! I recommend getting some food to enjoy with. The cool thing about Alpha Acid is their rotating selection of food trucks throughout the week. This particular week, it was some BBQ food truck, but they ran out of food about an hour and a half before closing, sadly. They have various seating arrangements inside- high top or low top and picnic bench and tables just outside their roll up doors. The location is kind of nice and shoved towards the back of this commercial property lot where most of the businesses operate during the day. Alpha Acid is also dog-friendly! I can't bring my cat here, but I enjoy seeing all the dogs though. I love the unique choices of brewed beer and the food truck visits. Hopefully, we can get some ailment with our brew next time. read more

Alpha Acid Brewing - Traditional flight ~ I suggest having some food or snacks while indulging. These are strong! - Breweries Near Me - Belmont, California

Cool place Old style industrial park brewery taproom Loved it, great selection Staff were awesome read more

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Their sours are amazing!! Every beer we have drank here have been good if not great. They have alternating food trucks in front and they sell pita and hummus inside. Definitely check out this place if you love beer. The service is a hit or miss. They have both indoor and outdoor seating, so dogs are welcomed. read more

Alpha Acid Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Belmont, California

Happy hour $5 beers all day on Mondays. A variety of beers. We stuck with the hazies and sours. Great deal. Staff is nice. One restroom. You can bring outside food. They also sell some snacks like hummus. You can bring dogs. read more

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Tucked away in an industrial complex (like so many great small breweries!), they've got tasty beer, friendly staff, and a couple TVs usually showing sports. A nice rotation of food trucks is outside every day. read more

Alpha Acid Brewing - Pretty tasty flight! - Breweries Near Me - Belmont, California

Alpha acid was a great find for me and my friends. Tried the hazy ipa called the police something, it was really good. It was $9 for a pint. There's a calendar there with food pop up trucks, Shamsh'd burgers was there the day we went and it was delicious pairing with the beer. Would recommend trying them out too. Service is cool, there was only one person working. Also saw that there is trivia night on Thursday from 7-9pm will have to try that it out and see how it is one of these days. They have two TVs both playing the college football games. Some board games to play here with your friends. Parking here is pretty limited. read more

Alpha Acid Brewing - Hazy ipa - Breweries Near Me - Belmont, California

I have invited friends to meet me at Alpha Acid Brewing in Belmont over the past several years to enjoy some quality craft brews and Alpha Acid's friendly neighborhood vibe. They've been around for at least a decade brewing and serving some of the best craft beers on the Peninsula. It's a straightforward setup... patrons order at the counter then sit at either an inside table or an outside one to sip and chat. On my most recent visit, Matt was working the taps. He's a friendly sort and very knowledgeable about the beers Alpha Acid offers. Matt can pair your taste in beers with a flavorful ale, lager or amber. I prefer IPAs, so a buddy and I sampled Haze Ventura (7% ABV) and Hop Secret (9% ABV). The Ventura is a West Coast IPA... it's citrusy with a very palatable bitter finish. Hop Secret is a hazy that's less bitter than its West Coast cousin, but it has the hazy IPA signature rich, fruity texture. If you also prefer IPAs, you might just have to just flip a coin. Either way, you win. Alpha Acid features pop-up food vendors, and it's a good bet either a premium pizza or authentic Mexican cuisine will be available. My buddy ordered a burrito. There's nothing better than tipping a horn while enjoying a delicious made to order burrito. If you like beer, check out Alpha Acid. They're open in the afternoon until early evening. Prices are good. Drink responsibly... every time. read more

Alpha Acid Brewing - Belly up to Alpha Acid's main counter to view one of many beer choices before ordering. - Breweries Near Me - Belmont, California

This place is so cool! The bartender was VERY welcoming. I can see people buying more beers just because he's so nice. I got an awesome flight. "Slices" was the most refreshing since it's so hot outside. All the beers are amazing. It was hard to choose a favorite. If you ever find yourself in Belmont, Ca this is one of the best places to check out. Family friendly. Safe area. Cheers! read more

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Stopped by on a Friday night. Alpha Acid is nestled into the back corner of a commercial center with lots of offices and businesses. They have different food trucks onsite daily and a decently spacious interior with plenty of seating and a few outdoor chairs as well. We got a flight of 4 different beers and everything was great. Service was incredibly welcoming and friendly as well. Because of its location, parking is easy. They have a few retro arcade games and some board games to play inside as well. Prices are very reasonable. Looking forward to coming back! read more

Alpha Acid Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Belmont, California

Always a great time coming here. Got a great selection of beers. They change up what they do there's always something new. Got done indoor sweating and outdoor seating. Really friendly staff that'll answer any questions you have. They also do food trucks in certain days. Amazing when shmashed burger are there. Burger and beer, excellent combination. read more

Brilliantly brewed beer from a great group of guys and gals. The space is terrific for all ages, and the food trucks are always phenomenal. Trivia nights are on Thursdays at 7pm. It's a hoot, man. read more

Alpha Acid Brewing - Thursday Trivia Night Dangit Media - Breweries Near Me - Belmont, California

A superb local craft brewery in Belmont, California. I highly recommend to come and visit this amazing brewery that's celebrating its 12th anniversary! read more

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Trivia Thursday's is how we first heard about this place from a friend. The beer is delicious and they always have a new great food truck parked outside. Bo does a great job hosting! read more

Alpha Acid Brewing - Trivia Host - Breweries Near Me - Belmont, California

My husband and I have been on a mission to try out more breweries between where we live and work, and Alpha Acid was on our list. Needless to say, it exceeded our expectations and then some. We are big brewery goers and always look for a few things while checking out breweries: 1) a solid lineup of beers and ciders or seltzers 2) rotating schedule of food trucks 3) friendly staff 4) the ability to taste before choosing, and 5) a fun environment with games and a good crowd. Alpha Acid has all this and more! There are pinball machines (sadly didn't have enough in quarters but next time), one of the best taco trucks we've had (El Amanecer), great staff and many beers to choose from. Don't sleep on their seltzers--I had the best seltzer I've ever had here, made with real Alphonse mangoes (the Cadillac of mangoes, IYKYK). Pick up some crowlers to take home at the end of your visit, you can mix and match! read more

Alpha Acid Brewing - Mango seltzer with real mango in it! - Breweries Near Me - Belmont, California

Great beer! Followed our favorite burger pop up, Shmashd here. Good spot to stop by and enjoy their delicious beer also loved that one of the workers came by and made sure our dog had fresh cold water read more

Alpha Acid Brewing - Tiki Girl Sour - Breweries Near Me - Belmont, California

This place has a lot of great beers on tap, it's a great vibe , I feel kinda like family when i come here. I love the bands and the music sells have here. I came here for quality beer and I got what I came here . I also came here to rock and that definitely happened too. The state is pretty cool here too. read more

Nice little brewery with pleasant staff. No food options but usually there is a food truck and there is a taco truck nearby

Genuinely fantastic beers of all styles, and frequent guest food options stop by. Their IPAs and sours have always been great, and their stouts are very popular. read more

I've had Alpha Acid's beer multiple times, but somehow had never visited the brewery. It won't be my last time visiting. I had a flight of sours and a couple of others over the course of a fun night of trivia hosted by Bo w/ Dangit. If you're looking for good beer, or a fun trivia night with a fun format, this is your spot! read more

What a FUN Thursday evening with awesome Bo hosting trivia night! Just the right kind of chill environment. Tacos from Ramos's food truck was delicious! They have a variety of brews; you'll definitely find something you like. read more

Bo turns an already awesome spot into our Thursday-night home! Amazing craft pours, laid-back vibes, and EASILY the best trivia in town. Bo's energy, witty clues, and "everyone-belongs" hosting style keep my friends and me coming back every week. If you're looking for great beer and even better mems, come by on a Thursday! read more

I was at Alpha Acid Brewing last Saturday for a summer mixer. There was a small event being hosted there; I decided to cross the Dumbarton Bridge to the Peninsula and check it out. Overall I found the beer to be delicious and the staff was very friendly. We saw out on the patio, and it was a nice summer day. The brewery is located in an industrial park towards the back though (?)- so that was a bit random. Otherwise, I did enjoy my visit. And they have a water station so easy to stay hydrated. Some of their beers look unique (I love IPAs)- so if I were in the area I would return. It was fun to check out a new craft brewery! read more

Love this place! Go for their trivia nights on Thursdays with Dangit media. 10/10 fun and laughs! They have good beers (and non-alcoholic beers too!) read more

Stopped in to check out this brewery. It's a little hidden sways in the back of an office park. Don't give up, you'll find it! It's a bit of a cold space, although they did everything possible the make it fun a interesting. It's a converted storage area. But they make it work. Great interesting beers to choose from. A few beers that were west coast IPSs, which I like. Lots of other much more interesting beers too though. Food wise, they have a digital pizza kiosk where you can order a pizza and it'll be delivered to the tasting room. They also have food trucks, sometimes. When we visited it wasn't very busy. They dude pouring answered every question and was helpful. Last thing I'll say is they have a weird fun pile of games to choose from. Please do check them out. Fun stuff... read more

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Best brewery on the peninsula. There is a wide variety of beer styles to choose from. If you have trouble deciding the bartenders are super knowledgeable and won't steer you wrong. My go to is the Full Send seltzers. If you're gluten free they have you covered with a rotating selection of fun and different flavors every time. There is plenty of indoor/outdoor seating and a reservable side room; perfect for getting friends together for a fun evening or a big celebration. My favorite is trivia night! Bo Lotti of Dangit Media hosts the most fun trivia show on Thursday nights at 7pm. It's a great time with great beer and great people. read more

All time favorite brewery! Best beers and sours. My family loves to try different breweries but this one is by far superior. The most welcoming and chill staff too. There's usually a food truck there. Super family and dog friendly read more

Came here for the first time after having tried their beers at other tap rooms and had a great time! Staff was friendly and I was able to sample a few of their beers before deciding what I ultimately wanted. Space is small and intimate and it was a great place to hang out and chat during a weekend afternoon. Unsure if it is there all the time, but they have a food truck outside as well serving Mexican food. read more

So, they won't get a ton of style points for the location at the back corner of a decidedly nondescript 1970s industrial park in Belmont; up on the Peninsula ( think, Redwood City, San Carlos , San Mateo etc. ) But the vibe here is good the folks working are straight out of central casting for brewers. The best part though is that the beer is even better. I tried their Dark and Crispy dark lager and found it nearly perfect for the genre, crisp yet still full with darker flavors but not overly roasty. I also had the Juice Police hazy IPA and just loved it! Full of rich juiciness and actually not all that obnoxiously hoppy :-). Solid performer for sure. I also tried their Boa; an imperial oatmeal stout with added brown sugar. It's big and bold and in your face. But in a good way for sure :-). Loved them all. And I will for sure be back when in the area. This is the perfect place to come down to earth and enjoy some great beer where none of your uppity friends will find you :-) Oh they do seltzers and sour beers as well ( if you like that kind of stuff :-) food trucks most days and parking is pretty easy on weekends, a bit more tricky during the work week :-) read more

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Tara. Was great... had me taste a few beers. She's a new employee and great to chat with. She is very kind. Please visit her. 5 stars for her today! read more

Good beer and good service! I liked their sour beer. Parking is okay. Decent amount of seating...

Good beer and the food truck had great chicken fingers! They also had live music. I had a hazy ale. I loved it.

Alpha acid is a small microbrewery in one of those industrial/commercial strip building kind of places. The was small and was pretty cool with the side outdoor bar area. they also have a couple of arcade games in there. They had a food truck while I was there as well. I got a hazy IPA, which wasn't too bad but I prefer others. I wouldn't mind coming back if there's a new beer, they have that sounds interesting to try. read more

this is a great place to gather with friends for a drink or 2 or 3! a bit hidden, off the beaten path, i actually made a few wrong turns in trying to find this bar, even wondering if i was in the correct parking lot! they do have some dedicated parking, but you can also park along the curb (all parallel). their outdoor beer garden is quite lovely, lots of tables set for groups of 4-6, or you can sit inside with similar seating arrangements...outdoor space is bigger than indoor space though. the bar is inside, and you can order a single beer or a flight of 4. i was quite fascinated by the "device" that was used for the flight of 4...the standard small wineglass holders with a screwdriver to hold the entire flight! genius! the bar does sell some snacks, nuts, candy, etc, but they usually have a food truck/vendor selling hot food. on the day i visited, they had a simple grill station offering banh mi inspired tacos, meat, seafood, and vegetarian tacos. staff is very nice, and there is a single unisex restroom inside. they also have a cart with some board games, something to pass the time by as you sip on your ale and munch on your tacos with your friends. looking forward to my next visit here! conveniently located just off 101 & harbor blvd. read more

Alpha Acid Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Belmont, California

Big fan of this brewery, great IPAs. I come for Bo's trivia every Thursday!!!! It's an absolute blast and worth the time to check out

Delicious brewskies! Highly recommend you attend Thursday's for the trivia show! Best I've seen!

Food truck was great we just got chips so bring cash. Beer people were great and knowledgeable read more

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I had the chance to connect with an old friend and employee of Alpha Acid Brewery. They have the most incredible IPA /beer selection I've ever seen! No joke! Professional staff and clean environment. Very cozy and inviting atmosphere. If you're ever in the Belmont /San Carlos area, come see these guys at 'Alpha Acid Brewing'.. They started from the bottom... Now they're Here! Come get a taste of a good quality beer! read more

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Great rotating beer selection (I love Slices IPA and the Mango Milkshake IPA), great food (food trucks and they also sell chips & other snacks), lots of board games and activities, large tv's everywhere showing the Giants/Warriors/Niners, ideal location (right off of 101 & next to El Matate - great mex food and In N Out down the road too), friendly & knowledgable staff, and a clean bathroom! Highly recommend Alpha Acid to anyone looking for a spot to grab a cold one and enjoy good vibes. read more

Time for an update. Emerald Hills Double IPA: 4.5/5. When it comes to most IPAs I usually pass. But I got a chance to try this and wow, I think I like IPAs now. Really balanced flavor. Another one to come back for. It looks like they have food trucks here every Thursday, Friday, and Saturday evenings, so I need to come back for some food and suds soon. read more

More brewery adventures in California and this time it's at Alpha Acid Brewing! I've been wanting to try this brewery ever since I heard the name of the place. It has a nice ring to it! Steve and I just had one of their beers with this experience. Rakau's Modern Haze is the name of the beer we had. It was an Imperial IPA. All in all not too bad. It had all the basic characteristics an IPA should have ... like plenty of hops but it wasn't necessarily a memorable beer and that is what I'm always on the lookout for and hope to find. Still not a bad beer experience. Fun looking swag for sure and that was something I definitely didn't pass up on buying. Normally I get a picture of the beer I'm drinking but after digging in the photo archives I don't seem to have taken one so shame on me for that! read more