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    Epidemic Ales

    4.6 (259 reviews)
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    Closed 12:00 pm - 10:00 PM

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    Winter holiday 2024 pairing.
    Nathan N.

    If you're looking for a fantastic local brewery, you've got to check out Epidemic Ales. They craft delicious beers right on the other side of the wall They have a different food truck on-site every day, serving up great food. , and they mix it up with weekly beer slushie flavors that are a great year round. I definitely recommend swinging by on "Taco Tuesday" for a refreshing horchata lager, my personal favorite, paired with a quesadilla from the OG Tacos food truck. It's a great combo. They also have a Mug Club that gets you 1 free beer a day and a discount on their merch. I've got 2 shirts, a dog collar, and a Bennie.

    Monica C.

    I've been coming here for years and am finally getting around to review it. They are such lovely people and happy to work there. There's food trucks and activities most nights. We purchase keg beers regularly for our home and hang out her every other week. Family welcome including pets. It's clean inside and so relaxing. Stop in and say hi.

    Sampler
    Selina L.

    Our family had a fun time hanging out here on a Sunday afternoon. I ordered a 8 beer sampler and the non-drinkers had icecream. You can chose your own beers but I just asked for the staff favorites. My favorite beer from the samples were Abomination and Pale Alien. The watermelon slushy was very interesting, reminds me of a strawberry daiquiri, but with beer. I drink too slow so the watermelon and the slush separated out... oops. I like that they had a lot of games. We played cornhole and a card game called set. Bathroom was clean. Years ago, they had a kids playroom. But they said they had gotten rid of that since the Covid pandemic. I was disappointed because my kids really enjoyed that playroom, and I was able to drink my beer in peace .

    Angel A.

    Epidemic Ales is my new favorite place to meet up with friends. We go every Saturday night for either Karaoke or Comedy Night (every 3rd Saturday), grab a beer and catch up. It's fun, the beertenders are friendly and always recommend delicious drinks, the crowd is always respectful. There's always a different food truck parked outside, and everything I've had has been delicious. Tucked away in the Industrial area of Concord, Epidemic isn't in a spot you'd expect a brewery, it's more of a friendly warehouse with tables and colored lights. But that's what I like. No dress code, casual, comfortable, just fun with friends. You can even bring your well-behaved dog with you, lots of people bring their kids, too. I always get something different when I go, but everything I've tried has been delicious. I really like the limelight lager if you want something a bit lighter in flavor, but the hazy IPAs are great, too. They also have great merch, special merch for some holidays or different days of the year, too.

    Behind the Epidemic bar.
    Stephen T.

    If it weren't for Mak, who was a beer tender at Imperiale (now Hop Asylum) and Imperiale Beer Project (now closed) I probably would never come to EA. Been here a handful of times, as of this writing, I'm at the bar and it's not overly crowded on a Wednesday'. However, the first time here I just wasn't feeling it. The vibe was different than some of the other local breweries I visit. But I've given Epidemic a few chances and it's not a bad place. The beer a step above average. Currently drinking their brown ale, Guilty Pleasures, on nitro and it's wonderful! Prior to this, it was their lager, Lager At World's End. I think more now than ever it's about support local craft. So EA keep it the fuck up! Currently 19 beers on tap with cans to go. Trucks outside on a regular basis as well for those hungry drinkers. TVs, pool, pinball and cod hole, if drinking isn't enough for you. The vibe, this time around different and I'm enjoying sitting here, listening to the music and relaxing, taking in the experience. So stop by and say hello to Mak and grab a pint. Cheers!

    Horchata Lager
    Rick T.

    Been here a few times. The ambiance is great with the pool table, games and tvs to watch sports. The staff is nice and friendly. I like the selection of different beers they have. This time I had the Horchata lager which went well my tacos from OG Tacos. Definitely recommend this place!

    Thanksgiving hangover cure! Right here!
    KD S.

    Epidemic Ales has been serving up great suds, savory treats from rotating food trucks and fun times for those 21+. I prefer the dark stouts but recently tried the watermelon slushy. Oh my, very nice on a hot day! Located in the industrial party of Concord so there's always available parking. The food trucks are fan favorites so sometimes there's a line but it's worth the wait. Inside is a casual, cool vibe. Outdoor seating too. Large screen TVs and special events that please all types; comedy, painting, trivia and more. Hope over to the website for all the updated info. Staff are friendly and helpful. Clientele is a variety of young and old and there's always a dog or two in the mix. So many beers to choose from means something for everyone. Swing by, you won't be disappointed.

    Inside! There is a pool table and merch as well
    Karen C.

    Great selection and spacious indoor and outdoor seating, and merch! The Ofie's Kitchen food truck was also a delicious bonus. What's so refreshing that I wish more breweries did was provide reasonably priced flights / tasters the way Epidemic Ales does! $2/taster, and extremely useful tasting cards to give description and help you document/remember the beers you tasted. Beers are so filling so having tasters at great prices helps you figure out what beers you like best! Thought the Guilty Pleasure was amazing!

    Cynthia B.

    A great Concord brewery. Hang with the people of Concord and nearby area. Beers priced mostly in the $5 to $7 range. Plenty of seating inside and outside. Lots of people of different ages just enjoying themselves. One pool table, video games, some other games. Beer brewed on the premises. A little tricky to find this spot, it's in a business park type of area full of where houses and the sign on the street is small. Look for the food truck parked out front and you'll know you found the spot. They also sell cans of beers to go. Check them out.

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    Joaquin S.

    Nice little hideout great atmosphere and vibes. You can bring your food and puppies. Enjoy a cool brewsky play some poolsky and get a nice buzzki.

    Pool table
    Elizabeth V.

    I really love this local brewery in Concord. They have a large selection of different types of beer including IPAs, hazy beers, pale ales, sours, seltzer, and they even make beer slushies - the flavors rotate weekly. The beers are STRONG and flavorful - which I prefer! I don't want any pansy 3-5% ABV beers lol. The staff is super friendly and it's also dog friendly! Brought my brothers and his pups this recent trip. Inside is spacious and there is a bar area, several tables and the back has a pool table and two pinball machines you can hang out at. I've been to their summer skull fest for the past two years I also like coming just for a beer on the weekends. Sometimes there will be live music and there's always a good food truck rotating as well. If you're interested they have a new beer membership now! $175 for annual, one free pour a day, or $1000 for lifetime. Calculated for one year is just 29 trips to make your membership!

    Beer flight and a beer slushy
    Evangelene G.

    We first found Epidemic Ales at the Livermore Farmer's Market. Great service and good beer. We decided to check out in person since we were in Walnut Creek. It's tucked away in a business park. Very unassuming from the outside, but inside, it's a warehouse converted into a brewery. - Order up at the bar - During this visit, they gave us a coupon for the food truck (Al Carajo is the best) - Seating available inside or outside - Dog friendly (but we forgot to bring ours) - Large screen TVs (I was cheering on Women's gymnastic, it was awesome) I tried the beer slushie - I'm going to stick with beer. My husband got the beer flight. We were so impressed that we picked up a 4 pack to go. Food truck vendor may vary, so it's good to check online to see who will be there but if you like good beer, this is a good place to go!

    Evan W.

    A solid beer selection with fun and accommodating staff. I recommend the hazy IPA's (formerly known as New England style) Bonus: solid mug club membership, & don't forget to try their snacks!

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    Great beers!! Very friendly staff with a great beer atmosphere. I had my first Bahni from the food track and it was awesome.

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    Ask the Community - Epidemic Ales

    I'm not sure how you guys are operating post-covid but like can I come by for a beer and a game of pool?

    I doubt that you can shoot some pool, however you can come for a pint or two and help yourself in the food truck.

    Do they have cider and sours?

    Not currently. We have 25 taps including 2 nitro options, and have a wide variety of Lagers, Ales, & Stouts including beers made with real fruit.

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