First I have to say, I love that I can bring my dog and that the staff is always kind about it too…read more The few times Ive gone they are so courteous and bring her a bowl of water. I'm not a big beer drinker as opposed to my niece and friends, but I do like the blackberry parfait fruited sour ale. It's not really sour. Especially in comparison to the aloha vibes sour. I also tried the froze which has peach puree I believe l. It wasn't too bad either. The one day we were there, there happens to be a smash burger vendor and they were very well done. So if you go and they are there, worth a try. There was actually a bunch of ceramic vendors set up along the side as well. Not sure if it was part of the breweries doing, but it was a nice to go take a stroll over and go peek at the goods. Everyone we've encountered here had always been friendly, nothing but good vibes.

We came to celebrate my brother's birthday, the first of three planned stops. When we went (a few…read moreweeks ago) the kitchen was closed so hummus and snacks were the food options, we did not try them. Great location and had high hopes for my first time here. Server did not really seem to want me to order at the bar instead of through the QR app. I ordered two flights and two single drinks for our party of four and one of the flights was not correct when brought to our table. Regardless we drank through the flights, enjoying the nice weather that day. Went up and purchased a mix and match four-pack on the way out, tipped well despite the so so service. Made our next stops and when we got home later was really disappointed to see the beers I brought home were not the ones I asked for. I know, my bad for not checking before I left, but I was left with the feeling that there was no attention to detail regarding the service we received that day. Two stars because we enjoyed most of the beers we did try.

We chose to go to Hop Dogma due to the more favorable reviews, comparatively. It didn't disappoint…read more It was pretty slow on a Sunday afternoon but we didn't mind. Vibes are definitely cozy inside. I just wish they had a more expansive beer menu. The one posted on their website didn't quite align with what they had for the day, as it was much more limited and so options were a bit slim for me. Nonetheless, it was still a cool brewery to check out in the area.

We enjoyed the cleanliness and the modern and airy decor. Nice bartender, great for small or large…read moregroups with board games. Many beer selections. You can have the burger next door delivered here.

You've probably seen Blade Gin or Rusty Blade Gin around the Bay. These two gins (and more) are…read moreproduced by Old World Spirits which operates out of a garage in an industrial park in Belmont. Don't judge just because it's an industrial park, this place is a tight, efficient operation and makes great use of it's space. It's got a huge copper still that makes everything from gin to rye whiskey to brandies to absinthe. On Friday nights you can get a tour and tasting for $15. Because of California law, spirits cannot be sold at the distillery, except wine/grape based brandies. The Blade gin is a citrusy gin with a lot of complexity but not much strong juniper flavor that turns most people off. The Rusty Blade is the same Blade gin that is aged in barrels which brings out more cinnamon, nutmeg and vanilla. It's very much a winter spirit in my opinion. The pear eau de vie brandy really packs a punch with a lot of great pear flavor and though I'm not really a fan of eau de vies this one is a great one. Also, make sure you try the walnut liqueur, based on a Croatian family recipe, for something different. Finally, yes, absinthe, real absinthe, is now legal in the US and you can taste La Sorcière here. It's a great traditional absinthe with a lot of anise flavor. The distiller who gave us the tour and the tasting was really nice and knowledgable. It was a great experience and I encourage everyone to visit once.

In order for you to enjoy a tasting here, you need to enjoy straight liquor old school style…read more Seeing that I drink just about the peatiest Scotches out of Islay, this was no issue for me. For some of my friends, not so much :) Tried the following: -Pear Brandy - 2 different Peach Brandies -Blade Gin -2 Absinthe -Framboise liquor -126 Proof Brandy now the last two weren't on the flight list but the owners were such nice guys that they started pulling stuff out of the reserves to entertain us. That is good hospitality. I suggest you patronize them on the service alone and it's nice that they make some solid products to boot. The crowd was much rowdier than I had expected but then I realized that Devil's Canyon event happened at the same time so I'm sure you're getting some of that crowd too. Though I guess it was interesting and good people watching to see what is normally straight, boring Belmont turn into a raucous party.

An absolute gem for fresh craft beers (&more)! Alex (owner) is a very knowledgeable beer…read moreconnoisseur who will not only help you explore the depths of quality beer but broaden your horizons of the craft. They also have more than just beer, wine, & other libations they have killer english toast muffins... All in all, their selection is top notch and best of all, if you can't make it to their market... they deliver!!

Alex at All Goods Man is a pleasure to shop with. I've done home deliveries and in-store pickups…read moreand the experience is always great. He has an amazing selection of beers, always keeps them cold and fresh and has TONS of beer knowledge. He's a beer nerd who loves to talk shop on any and all things beer related and has spot on reviews and recommendations of all his product. And he's more than happy to chop it up on any local sports topics while you're in the warehouse.

The wines were lovely. The rose was my favorite and reds were also lovely. We tried the food and…read morewine pairing and it was excellent. Will definitely be going back again for both wine tasting as well as to the restaurant. The winemaker, server and chef were all lovely people too:)

had a really great experience overall with the food and wine pairing, and the wines were excellent…read more The atmosphere and service made it an enjoyable tasting experience. However, I do wish there had been a bit more consideration for vegetarian guests. I was told there would be a vegetarian option, but my meal mainly consisted of beans and bread, which felt a little underwhelming compared to the other pairings. Additionally, for the last pairing I was only served a glass of wine without a proper food accompaniment. If a vegetarian option wasn't fully available, I would have appreciated either a more thoughtful substitute or some adjustment to the final bill to reflect the missing pairing experience. Overall, it was still a good experience, but I think there's room for improvement when accommodating dietary preferences.

OCC - the perfect spot for some wine tasting on a weekend afternoon. I actually liked this was an…read moreindoor spot because I visited on a hot day and it was perfect to have some shade. The tasting was perfect - a solid list of options to pick from, and the pours were just the perfect size to get a solid tasting. The cheese board they also gave us was great. OCC did just a great job decorating the inside. The ambiance was just perfect, and the wine was great. I don't want to give away too much because I want you to go check it out for yourself! The wine is great, the vibes are awesome. And oh don't forget, I felt like this was such an affordable spot (compared to the high prices in the Napa Valley!) Can't wait to be back!

Not impressed by the wines. They were...adequate. The customer service was subpar. There was one…read moreemployee working, and it was clear she did not want to be there much less serving customers. Added one star because we met some other patrons there that were quite lovely. So, two stars for the environment, although it really should be attributed to the customers, not the cellar or employee.

I'm having a hard time deciding whether to give this place three or four stars, but since overall I…read morehad a good time, I'm rounding up. My fiance and I came here with a deal from Living Social for a "wine making experience." The deal was a bit on the pricier side ($120), but it also came with six bottles of wine. Throughout the night we were able to taste about seven different wines and were also given several cheese pairings and a brownie, all of which were pretty delicious. Part of the deal was also to bottle our own wine to take home. Fun! The only real downsides were that I was expecting it to be more like a class, which it wasn't at all. We had a quick intro to the facility and short tour, then bottled our own wine, which only took a few minutes. While I wasn't expecting to go out and harvest and ferment our own grapes, since it was called "wine making," I thought there'd be a little more to it. I also couldn't help but think of what a clever advertisement the deal was for the facility, which was smart on their part, but also evident throughout the night as we learned about the actual wine making club and were reminded many times that cases of wine were available for purchase. Either way, any event that involves wine and cheese makes me happy, so I'd say it was a success.

We've been making wine at Bacchus since 2004. We just love it. It is great wine at a great price,…read moreand we love being part of the process and having a healthy stash of our own wine with our own label. Dom and Gloria and the rest of the crew are just terrific, and have become like family to us. We typically get the Napa Cab grapes and opt for blending just before bottling. That means, we crush straight cabernet sauvignon, and let that mature for almost two years. About a month before bottling we'll sit down with the winemaker and experiment. With small volumes we'll play around with adding 10% sangiovese or 3% petit verdot, or a dose of montepulciano, or whatever seems to fit. Sometimes we go with an addition, sometimes we just let the cab speak for itself. It is a very rewarding way to enjoy wine. And as I wrote in the Domenico review, their facility is terrific for holding events.

Nice to have liquor stores nearby with a decent selection. I needed a bottle of booze for a white…read moreelephant exchange party and I found what I was looking for. The manager was very nice and helpful.

Thank you to the owner who opened the store up for one more sale after seconds from stepping out…read morethe door and closing. I didn't realize the store closed before 9pm and I was running around last minute to purchase alcohol. The owner is super friendly, provides awesome recommendations, and is extremely helpful. I moved across the bridge so I do not get the luxury of having this level of care at my local liquor store but any time I am in San Mateo this is the best store to go to! Next to Walgreens