Fieldwork Brewing has a large, snazzy facility for beer production and retail sales. The interior of the tap room is delightful. Great place for a date or after-work happy hour with co-workers. On the night we went, they were serving these homemade pretzels that were lightly caked with those huge grains of white salt. So delicious! My beer recommendation is the "1502". Its a Vienna Lager. Served in a beautiful bulbous glass. At 5.5% ABV, you will still be able to drive home. The body is large, the bitterness medium, and the sweetness low. Perfect with one of those nice salty pretzels! Parking is easy. read more

Came to Fieldwork on a Saturday afternoon before heading to a football game at Cal. This was our second brewery stop of the day, ended up parking by the first one and just walking over here. Got here about 1pm and there was plenty of parking on the street. No line to order at the bar when we walked in and plenty of seating (mostly outside because it was cold, but still some tables inside). Bartended was really helpful in recommending beers to my mom (who doesn't drink beer) and even let her try a few of the beers before she decided. The rest of us ordered flights. The whole tap list wasn't on the board, but they had QR codes that took you to the full menu online. By the time we got all our pours and sat down the line was starting to get a bit longer, and after a few minutes it went all the way to the door. Beers were good, sours were a little on the sweet side, not my favorites of the day, but still good enough that I would go back and try others again in the future. Others in the party also liked their beers but agreed about the sours. Overall a cool spot with good vibes and good service. read more

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Final 2021 Review: Fieldwork is one of the most popular local brewery in Berkeley that offers many unique beers that one cannot get somewhere else. One of the unique characters of this place is that today's favorite beer may not be available on your next visit. Their beer selection changes. They have at least over 30 types. But only about 8-10 that are available to take home. I was introduced to this brewery in 2021 by one of my co-workers. So, I don't come here often to seat down and have a pint. But since it's close by my work, I sometimes stop by and grab a 4-pack, 1 pint cans. So, for New Year's Eve I grabbed 2 4-packs; Double IPA Mosaic, 8%, and Single IPA Sticky Bandit on a citrus side at 7%. I know it's high alcohol content but no worries, I'll be enjoying these at home. So, if you are a beer-aficianado, you'll like this place. But if you are a newby to beer like I am, this is a best place to start and learn. Regardless of your beer-IQ level, Fieldwork is worth a field trip. Cheers everyone and have a safe New Year's Eve and SYOY in 2022! read more

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Great beer and Detroit pizza in a chill atmosphere. Just wish they had all the beer available to go on tap to taste.

Great place to hang out for a while and enjoy a few craft beers when it's over 100 degrees in Central Contra Costa County. Casual vibes. Easy parking. Food is available as well, but didn't have any today. read more

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Fieldwork hazy IPAs are my absolute favorite. Really cute brewery to sit out with friends and enjoy a pizza, snacks, and a beer! Not into sours, but they have really wonderful sours from what our friends tell us. read more

They have amazing beers (my favorite), amazing food, and amazing ambiance. Tips: - Go early because they can get pretty busy on weekend afternoons - Get their flights because you can taste all of their amazing beers - Dress accordingly because some outdoor seating depending on the time of day can be really sunny. My favorite is their fruity beers like moonbeam estate and quiet harbor, these may be both seasonal. I also ordered the Bahn Mi Works which was vegetarian and came with tofu and it was delicious. read more

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First time visiting Fieldwork after a family visit to Albany beach and it was fantastic. Great food, great service and wonderful beers! Adam our host was so friendly even though you could see he was busy - well it was a Saturday evening! The pizzas there are to die for and of course we over ordered but we didn't leave any slices behind! Dog friendly too and our golden Rufus lounged under the table outside snacking on dog treats and pitta bread! Would definitely go there again! It was the perfect place to unwind after a fun time at the beach. read more

Now I have to say, I'm NOT a beer person. BUT!!! This is a place I'd want to come back to just because the beers offered here are DELICIOUS. Came here on a Sunday night with my boyfriend and one of my close college friends visiting from out of state. The guys were making the orders for flights since I'm not one to have high hopes for beer unless I'm playing a drinking game or socializing. When I tried some of the options, I was highly impressed; there is not a single beer place in the Bay that I could say a majority of what I've had there is what I like. Usually, I'll like one drink at most at a brewery -- here, I liked several! We ordered the following on our flight cards: - Sherbet Dip - Blackberry Parfait - Video Armageddon - Megachron - Heezer - Hot Chocolate - Baking Bad - Nostalgia Candy - Mosaic Box - Heavy Weekend My favorites (ranked): 1. Baking Bad 2. Nostalgia Candy 3. Hot Chocolate 4. Sherbet Dip I truly have to say that Baking Bad tastes like a mocha, and Nostalgia candy is fruity and sweet. Those are the two I can drink happily and confidently say are the best beers I have EVER had. The venue is really big, spacious, and welcoming for big parties. Luckily for us, it wasn't busy during a Sunday in the middle of a pandemic during winter. The staff here are really nice and friendly, and they were helpful when we had questions about drinks. I'd love to come back here with more friends once the winter COVID surge goes away! read more

Fieldwork Brewing Co. - Breweries Near Me - Berkeley, California

We came here for an early afternoon drink. Outside seating was dog friendly. They had a couple of Czach beers and we ordered a dark and a blond, a tasting selection of 3 once sampler, also pretzels, hummus with pita bread. A trailer with pizza oven pulled up. I guess one can order pizza as well. read more

Fieldwork Brewing Co. - Mobile pizza oven - Breweries Near Me - Berkeley, California

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Oh man! I could probably post thousands of pictures from my many visits to this spot, but I'll just post pictures from my most recent visit. My husband and I are OBSESSED with this spot. So much space inside, but given COVID considerations, I'm sure people are wondering about outdoor accommodations -- there's a decent amount of outdoor seating with about half of them near overhead heaters. Now for the beers... just. the. BEST! Nearly every day the menu changes and new options are offered. So many sours, IPAs, etc. Currently really digging their sour options. The flights are our go-to. Food options are limited, but filling and tasty. We got the Take Five sandwich recently and always get the hummus, their take on Chex mix, and the pretzel. I am SO sad they got rid of the butter. WTH!!! Please bring it back. The mustard is great, but nothing pairs better with that pretzel than the butter. Highly, highly recommend this spot. Heard rumblings about a new location opening up -- hyped, but will definitely still continue to come here. It's our favorite! read more

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Pretty big Brewery with plenty of seating. We had some issues finding parking but ended up parking by the skate park down the street. They have menus and flight cards when entering the building and we ordered up front. If you order food, they give you a number to take with you to bring the food to you. We did a flight of 6 which were pretty big pours and ordered the Banh Works and the Take Five sandwiches. For our flight: Solace & Virtue Melody & Silence Sixth & Canal Brick & Timber Rainbow Parfait Hannah I loved all of the beers. All the light beers were easy to drink and had great flavors. I was very pleasantly surprises with the Rainbow Parfait as it was not too tart and had a slight sweetness to it. The sandwiches were good as well, they were kind of like a panini. Definitely recommend! The staff of really friendly too and it seems like they are also dog friendly. read more

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They still got it. It had been awhile since my last review of Fieldworks, but they're still just as delicious as ever! I was worried about what impact the pandemic would have on craft breweries, but Fieldworks has opened 6 locations in 7 years and they are still going strong! Their beers are a must if you enjoy IPAs. Their hazy, east coast style IPAs may actually be better than those I've had on the East Coast! My personal favorites are their hearty, dark beers. Most recently, I ordered their Hot Chocolate milk stout (contains lactose) and was thrilled by the combination of rich, creamy chocolate balanced with notes of cayenne and cinnamon! Excited for Fieldworks to open it's San Leandro location in spring of 2022! I'll see you there ;) read more

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You need to use your phone to order. Not easy in bright sun in the outdoor seating. Why? Is it a holdover from the pandemic, or just easier for yhem? Doesn't matter to me. We used to go there regularly, but we won't go back. read more

Had a beer flight. We didn't get to hear much about what those beers were. Plus bar chair was very uncomfortable. Wanted to leave soon if it wasn't with my friend. Had a pizza from the food truck outside and it was just okay, but could be better. I wish they have more food options. Sorry I didn't have a good experience here. read more

Have been going to various Fieldwork locations around the bay for a while, but it was our first time coming to this one. They were having a chocolate and stout tasting event around Valentine's time, and stout beers are our favorite. We tried generous pours of the Tres Commas, Good Conduct, Stave New World, and Viking's Lament, alongside chocolate from a local place called TCHO. We had a member of the brewery team and someone from the chocolatery who gave us really interesting insight, and they were extremely friendly and contributed to a great experience. Look forward to coming back here for more such events. read more

Fieldwork Brewing Co. - Breweries Near Me - Berkeley, California

Interesting stop that's beer worthy! I did a flight that was excitement in a few small glasses. Each was better then the first but nothing better than the last (check my grammar, I'm right). My lunch was a tasty sandwich, which I can remember the name sorry! Overall a winning stop. I can't wait to return to the wonderful service. You can view each beer rating on Untappd under Toryvalben! Drink safely! read more

Fieldwork Brewing Co. - My tasty flight - Breweries Near Me - Berkeley, California

Went here while SIP. Wait time was quick for a Saturday- we got a table in about 20 minutes? Staff was very friendly. We initially got a small table for 3 people and asked if we could switch to a bigger table and the server sanitized the table and we were switched very simple. Also they serve "frozen pizza", yes.... frozen. You need to buy a food item while you're there so if you decide on getting frozen pizza just know that it is actually frozen and you need to take it home to warm up and eat. Besides that they offer sandwiches. I honestly thought they were going to suck lol but when the sandwich came out it was warm, crunch and delicious on each bite. Yum! Definitely recommend the sandwiches :) Also, we wanted more oranges and the server got us a whole plate. She was super sweet! Thank you for being so kind to us! read more

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Came here after a rough day at work. We came here for the sours, but ordered pizza. It was really good! Sometimes you just need a pepperoni pizza in your life. It was Detroit style deep dish one of my favorites. It was on the pricier side, but living in the Bay Area, you just kind of know everything will be higher priced. We ended up leaving with two 4 packs of sour to take home. read more

Always fun, most of the time there's a good crowd. Love their parfait sours when they have it. My favorite is blackberry and blueberry parfait. Their IPAs are hit or miss for me. The other sours can be interesting, like the watermelon one. Even though it gets busy, ample seating inside. Nice to sit outside on a clear day as well. Kids and dogs welcome. Weekends there's a pizza joint making fresh pizza for $20-25. Never had a problem finding street parking if you go a block before you reach it. read more

I can never get enough beer from fieldwork. It is absolutely one of my favorite breweries in the Bay Area. And while they always have plenty of IPA and hoppy beers to keep me happy, they are not a one-trick pony. The excel just as much at hop bombs as they do a goses, sours, and more. I will gladly drink fieldwork anywhere, but I'm always excited when I can drink their beers on-site in Berkeley. It's an excellent spot, tuck away on 6th st and with seemingly never-ending sunshine (at least, in my experience.) The indoor space was ample in pre-pandemic times (though recently they have opened up limited capacity again), but there is also a good amount of outdoor space too. On most days, outdoors is where its at. You can easily spend a few hours here very happily. During the pandemic, they've been offering a small menu of food (as I take it, that has a been requirement of continuing to serve on-site for most of the pandemic). On my most recent visit, I was there around lunch so I enjoyed a delicious banh mi (super excited to see a vegan option, especially on such a small food menu). If they continue to serve food, I hope the menu will keep growing (maybe with food truck partners or something similar.) I'm not going to attempt to describe the beer, but only say that if you take craft beer seriously you won't be disappointed. There is a lot of shite beer out there, and beer that is middle of the road (ok in a pinch), but fieldwork is the stuff you go out of your way for. Cheers to the crew for keeping it real. read more

I would be remiss if I did not give Fieldwork Berkeley a Yelp review considering the fact I have been coming here twice a week for a month now. I never thought I was much of a beer guy, but Fieldwork has impressed me with a consistent rotation of excellent beers which they refresh quite often. I've been here in the afternoon to do work while having a nice sour, or in the evening with friends to share flights and good times. I think I've introduced at least 3-4 friends to Fieldwork and they all love it! read more

Fieldwork Brewing Co. - Breweries Near Me - Berkeley, California

They've got there act down. What's not to like??? I know... they don't distribute to stores, etc so the only place you can get there stuff is at a brewery. They do have a lot of locations. I like you can get mixed cans of however many you like. I absolutely hate breweries that won't break up a 4pk. read more

After some windy drive from downtown Berkeley, here is an industrial looking neighborhood with warehouses and metal fences. And Fieldwork is right around the corner. It was packed on a Friday night with a line that went by pretty fast. There were seatings on the outdoor patio and on the side of the building. The patio is surrounded by lush greens and flowers, people sit on these picnic benches while being socially distanced, oh and warm cozy string lights hanging across the sky. We were first seated on the side of the building with a table that is made of a barrel. The group next to us were having a birthday celebration. We enjoyed the beers while looking out to the quiet street and the sky with stars. The server later came to ask if we want to switch to the patio seating and we were very excited. The patio seating was even better! Servers are all so friendly. My Aloha sour beer tasted very fresh and fragrant. And I heard they have the best IPAs. I am looking forward to coming back here soon or visiting their other locations in the bay. read more

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Beer is outstanding, obv! And the variety is appreciated by this non-IPA beer drinker. But they even have fieldwork wine and quality non-alcoholic bevs for those who tag along with their beer-loving pals. In the past, I've enjoyed their good, but sparse, snack options (like chips and dips) but they've stepped up their food game. More snacks, sandwiches, and a food truck parked out front with table service after ordering with the QR code. I easily reserved a long table for a bday party online so we were assured a spot to sit together. Servers are helpful and efficient with bringing drinks and food, or taking away empties. Beer bartenders are helpful and friendly. The inside is nice for when it's cold but I like the outside Biergarten area on the odd warm day/evening. Additional tables are open along the side of the building. Well-behaved dogs and kids are welcome. Warning: don't leave ANYTHING in your car that might temp someone to break your window. It doesn't matter that there are always people around. The grab-and-go break-ins are by brazen thieves. read more

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Beer was pretty damn good, but I paid $9.50 +tax for what was basically 40% head by volume (pictured). Food is fine, but definitely overpriced. Beer prices aren't terrible, but are still a buck or two more than most local breweries with beer of this quality for the most part. Service is just fine for a place that just has you order on your phone. Nothing outstanding, but no complaints (besides the terrible pour!) Ambiance is just your average local millennial hipster-ish brewery/biergarten. Outdoor seating is pretty well set up on the east side, but kinda cramped and without shade on the south side. Would be giving 2.5 stars if I could, and would be giving 3-4 stars if this wasn't what I paid ten bucks for: read more

Fieldwork Brewing Co. - Nitro Red Ale - Breweries Near Me - Berkeley, California

Good selection of sours. Had the blueberry sour, taste of the raspberry sour, and all of them were really tart and tasty. Prefer blueberry over the raspberry, also enjoyed their German lager. Solid place to grab a drink- they're open late! read more

Went on a Sunday afternoon and there were plenty of people but it was not hard to find seats. We got the Sour and Belgian flight which was perfect for a crowd that is just getting into beer, or even doesn't usually love the taste of regular beer. I also got a taster for ice cream castles, which was delicious and had very strong notes of chocolate. Overall a great atmosphere and good beer! read more

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Outdoor seating has returned to Fieldwork! It's been back for a couple of months, or close to that time frame. Definitely plan ahead and make reservations. Especially on the weekend and since the weather seems to be getting nicer. Tons of beer styles. They do have bites to offer and have to have a meal purchase with your order. Chicken, pork belly and vegetarian sandwiches. We had the chicken and pork belly. Quite tasty!If you're not hungry, they offer frozen pizzas for you to take home. Not sure how long ago this changed...you're no longer able to bring in food from the outside. Not sure if this is a Covid thing or permanent. read more

Fieldwork Brewing Co. - Skypiercer - Breweries Near Me - Berkeley, California

Not kid friendly. I've been going to Fieldwork for 10 years and they have great beer, but I've been pushed over the edge by 3 recent incidents that never happen at other breweries in the area. The staff is consistently irritable about standard kid behavior like toddlers running around. Most recently, I told my antsy 2 year old son he could help me put the to-go beers I bought in a bag and they flipped out, said it was illegal, and acted like he was going to open them and drink them right in front of us. He can't even open a door. If you make a brewery a place parents can't go, you cut out 1/3 of your customers. Others on Yelp have made similar comments. Glad that Cellarmaker, Great Notion, and Humble Sea have opened in the area because they embrace families and I've had zero issues. read more

Not the family friendly establishment that it used to be. The Detroit style pizza is really yummy and the beer is good. If I didn't have such horribly terrible service, I would have given Fieldwork 4/5. Unfortunately, when a bartender decides to yell inappropriate parenting comments across the room at two patrons who are having a generally good time, I just can't bring myself to support the establishment anymore. Felt disrespected by this verbal assault. Won't be going back and will be discouraging other friends with kids from going back too. read more

Love the convenience of using the QR codes to order at your table. We enjoyed the pizza from the set up outside. Great selection of beers and one of my favorite presentations of a flight. Staff were owning it during a busy afternoon and very attentive. Worth the visit while in the area! read more

Fieldwork Brewing Co. - Beer flight! - Breweries Near Me - Berkeley, California

Came at 5:30 on a Friday night. Was told it would be 30 mins for pizza. Waited 1.5 hrs. Turns out the kitchen lost our ticket and they have 1 guy making pizza. It's unfortunate. The pizza is great but business operations need improvement. People who came after us were being quoted an hour for pizza...pizza! I saw families get up to leave and another bring in outside food. read more

Attended the 4th Annual Oktolbertfest sponsored by Fieldworks. NBA great and KNBR Sports Talent Tom Tolbert lends his name and co-sponsorship in support of the Berkeley Humane Society! Over 250 guests tasted unlimited pours of over 30 rare beer treats from some breweries that are not generally available here in Northern California. Tacos from Comal and Fieldworks veggie tamales were a delicious paring with the suds! 100% of the proceeds go to the cats and dogs looking for a home at last! Cheers to Tom (who stayed the entire time) and the fabulous staff of Fieldworks! read more

Fieldwork Brewing Co. - Thanks to Tom Tolbert, KNBR Talent and former NBA Star for co-hosting Oktolbert Fest in support of the Berkeley Humane Society! - Breweries Near Me - Berkeley, California

Made reservations same day for super bowl Sunday. Sat at bar by TV and enjoyed drinks and a pretzel. I'm not really a beer drinker but the bartender had me taste a few beers. All three were pretty good a fruity light ale, chocolate coffee tasting one and a sour ale. The sour ale was the closest to my liking. Pretzel was good too. Ordered a couple to go for the kiddos. Super friendly and helpful staff. read more

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Fieldwork Brewing Co. has become a regular spot for me, not just because it's a stone's throw from home. Every visit reaffirms why I keep coming back. The service? Spot on - efficient, friendly, and unintrusive. When it comes to their beers, Fieldwork nails it every time. If you are debating which brew to pick, go for their flights. It's like a mini-adventure for your taste buds, sampling a bit of everything until you find that perfect pour. And can we talk about the convenience? Being able to order straight from the table is a game-changer, especially when I'm more in the mood for a quiet pint than a conversation. Fieldwork Brewing Co. consistently delivers on quality, atmosphere, and an all-around excellent beer experience. If you haven't been yet, you're missing out! read more

I love these authentic craft breweries. This one was pretty up there. They had a large covered area and a decent outdoor area. We were there during NBA playoffs with GSW playing. Super fun! We ordered some flights since I wanted to figure out what I liked. Hands down the Quiet HARBORS was the winner. It lived up to it's description. The Neopaliton pizza truck was a definite bonus. It also deserves 4 stars. The sausage and potato was our favorite. read more

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Gets packed especially on the weekends. Probably because they have good beer haha. Tried the parfait line of beer for the first time and it was so tasty. I heard the blueberry parfait was the best but was not available at the time! Grab a crowler to go if you need beer to go! read more

Fieldwork Brewing Co. - Breweries Near Me - Berkeley, California

Been to Fieldwork twice, counting this most recent time. It was definitely more empty but that's expected as it was a Monday afternoon. It was easier in this case to find parking and seating, but if you come on a weekend it's much more busy and packed. We got 3 sets of flights and one in our group got the Rotisserie Chicken Tamale. The tamale was actually really good! Super flavorful and really packed with flavor. The selection of beer was unfortunately not what I expected at least, as I had looked online the day before to see what they had and did not see some of the flavors I wished to try. Definitely still a nice place to go with friends, and hopefully the next time we come back it will have some flavors I'm hoping to try! read more

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Tons of options on the tap list, so it's a good place to get a flight and try out different things. They have ordering available both at the bar and via QR code at your table. The space is pretty big and they have plenty of restrooms, which is nice! read more