Fieldwork is a place I've walked past several times near Peet's Coffee, but I never stopped in because I wasn't planning to sit and have a drink. I didn't realize they offer single cans to go, which is a great option--you don't have to commit to a six-pack. You can try individual beers, plus non-alcoholic drinks, and sodas. The staff was very friendly, and I ended up picking up five different cans to sample. Everything I tried was excellent. The beer stood out as especially fresh--you can immediately see it in the pour with a tall, foamy head. It made me realize how worthwhile it is to buy directly from a local brewery like this. The beer is brewed in Berkeley and feels noticeably fresher than what you often get from stores, where even a full six-pack can sometimes taste flat or stale. I've also stopped ordering beer at many restaurants for the same reason--too often it's expensive and not at its best. This place is a keeper for me, and I'll definitely be back. read more

Great brewery with a very wide selection of beers. I got 2 full flights with all kinds of Hazy and West Coast IPAs. Most of them were great! They have plenty of seating with some near fire pits, and they have some games to play. Their patio is dog friendly! Very friendly service. Great scenery. Awesome vibes! read more

Fieldwork Brewing Company - Beer Gardens Near Me - Monterey, California

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The lady with black hair working at the front was so rude. My girlfriend and I sat outside after getting a sandwich from a nearby shop. There was no signs saying we could not eat here. I went to order a drink from here but they did not have what i wanted so we sat back down and immediately the staff person gave us a dirty look. After a couple mins, she approached us and asked if we would like to order. Neither of us wanted anything and responded no thank you. She then said this is for paying customers of peets or here only you need to leave or order something. I said oh we can order from Peet's. We went to peet's and the staff there did not care nor did they care about the other people eating from outside places. Once we left two groups of people came to the tables and ate chipotle! and she did not say anything to them. So rude and felt very targeted. read more

I dont know much about beer but the sours were sufficient since there weren't any ciders read more

Fieldwork Brewing Company - Beer Gardens Near Me - Monterey, California

I had a pleasant time trying out two of the S-Club beers on tap at this Fieldwork outdoor tap house! I love the constant new beers Fieldwork releases. Try em out if you've never had a Fieldwork beer! read more

Fieldwork Brewing Company - S-Club! Delicious hazy IPA. Let's go for the special edition glass! - Beer Gardens Near Me - Monterey, California

I was in the mood for a beer flight, and Fieldwork Brewing popped up as a top spot so I stopped by, and I'm glad I did. The space is very attractive, with a gorgeous fire pit and a welcoming vibe. It's convenient to order from your table using the QR code system, which I appreciated (you can even pay from your table so it was an introverts dream). That said, I was a bit disappointed by the slow service, especially considering the place wasn't very busy at the time. It wasn't a dealbreaker, but it was noticeable. The beer flight was excellent overall, with great variety and solid flavors. I'm a fan of IPAs, but one of the ones I tried didn't hit the mark for me still, the rest of the lineup made up for it. If I'd had more time, I would've happily sampled more. I'll definitely return next time I'm in Monterey this place is worth another visit. Or three. read more

Great beer and sour selection! If you aren't a drinker they do have some non alcoholic options too. The patio is great for summer and the firepits are great for night time. They didn't have food when we went but allowed people to bring snacks in from the near by trader Joe's. The staff was so kind and we really enjoyed the vibes. read more

If you are curious about beer and you want to sample every style of beer known to man, then this is a gooooood place to start. Just order a flight of 6, 3oz samples of your choice and off you go. The other good thing about this place is that you can bring your own food, which is a big plus in my book. I've been here multiple multiple times and I don't see myself stopping anytime soon. read more

Staff here are really rude. My wife and I sat outside after grabbing a bowl from chipotle. It was 11am the patio doors were open. We did not see a sign saying we could not eat here. We sat down and immediately the staff person approached us and asked if we would like to order. Neither of us drink and responded kindly saying no thank you we don't drink. She then said well this is not open to the Publix you either need to leave or order something. I said oh I didn't know we will order something from Peet's then. The entire time she was watching us like a hawk. No idea why as the place was empty as it just opened. I don't know anyone that drinks at 11am. Don't see why it matters. read more

Dog friendly! They have 2 restrooms Shade and sun Came for a quick beer Service was good! Def a vibe to chill and soak up the sun I will def be back read more

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We've been to this Fieldwork taproom a few times and always have a good experience. Of course, with this being entirely outdoors, this is a weather permitting location (not sure if they close when it rains, just up to you if you wanna sit in the rain lol). The beer of course is always fantastic. Not a bad thing on draft; even tried their hop water this time around and even that was good. Service is always friendly. We happened to be there during an event so it was super crowded, but the bartenders did a great job moving the ling along quickly and people around me in line were friendly, striking up conversations. I really like the outdoor laid back vibe of this location. They have big picnic tables, small tables, and adirondack chairs around a fire pit. This is both dog & child friendly. There are 2 gender neutral restrooms onsite. No food on site, but you're welcome to bring outside food in to enjoy. Definitely check them out when you're in town. If you like quality beer, you won't be disappointed. read more

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While on my honeymoon trip in California, we had to hit up some breweries. In Monterrey, we grabbed food and drinks at Alvarado and started walking back to our hotel since it was getting late. Then we see out of the corner of our eyes a place that looks like it might be a brewery. We walk closer and see some beautiful fire pits in a patio that definitely looks like a beer garden. Sure enough, there is a bar in their with some beer bottles and tap handles. Turns out it was Fieldworks. We had to get a flight of beer to try them out straight from the source! Rainbow Parfait: A Sour build on a base of Pilsner Malt, Flaked Oats, and Milk Sugar. Then it was conditioned on Vanilla, Raspberry, Limes, and Orange to taste just like melted rainbow sherbert. Fest & Last: A Festbier style Oktoberfest lager made with German Malts, their house German Lager Yeast, and German Noble Hops. All the best ingredients used to make a beer that will have you yelling ein prosit. Crowded Lonely Night: A Belgian Dark Strong Ale brewed with Barley, Hops, and Belgian Candi Sugars. A beautiful representation of the style with flavors of molasses, toffee, and caramel with some bitterness to prevent it from being cloying. Supreme Diesel: A Double IPA with lots of Nelson. I get notes of Sauvignon Blanc Grape, guava, and a fusel floral aroma. Summertime Smile Factory: A West Coast style Double IPA double dry hopped with Riwaka, Krush (HBC586), and Mosaic Dynaboost. Dank and piney with some bold tropical fruit flavors. Brother of the Quill: An English style Barleywine with British Malts and a super long boil to really hone the sweet malt flavors. __________ read more

Fieldwork Brewing Company - Beer Gardens Near Me - Monterey, California

We love stopping here when in Monterey.. the patio style seating is warm and inviting. The vibes here very much give chill and we love it! We already knew we loved the beer so stopping here is a no brainer. It's a little small but love this spot for some tasty hazys. read more

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Great outdoor seating, only beer on tap. It's connected to Pete's coffee & trader Joe's. Nice outdoor lighting with outdoor heated lamps lamps and fire pit. read more

Fieldwork Brewing Company - Blueberry on top and hazy - Beer Gardens Near Me - Monterey, California

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This was a fun stop in downtown Monterey. The space is really cool. The service was excellent. They have a wide variety of beers on top. I appreciate the different pour options as it allows you a chance to try different drafts. If you are in the area, drop by for a pint. read more

Fieldwork Brewing Company - Middle Out IPA - Beer Gardens Near Me - Monterey, California

I just LOVE the staff and the beer! Every time I come in here, the staff is so pleasant and welcoming. There are good selection of beers and the beer smoothie is even delicious on a warm day! Love sitting around the fire and talking to strangers. read more

Great Beer. Horrible customer service. Came here with my wife for quick stop on a trip to Monterey from So cal. Big woman was at the bar. As a huge fan of IPA I asked her what's a good hazy. She said:here you can read about it with sour face and attitude she shoved me a menu. I thought that was rude. But I did my pick. Beer was good. Woman was really rude I watched her smiling and being nice to many clients after me. Therefore Ican conclude: A. She doesn't know about beer B. She has gay bias Inany case do not recommend read more

Was recently there for a pre-wedding party. The beers are all so good and it's in such a great location. The service was really friendly and attentive and loved the space-casual yet festive! read more

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Great selection of beer!! Didn't even get a chance to look at everything on the menu. Ordered the Fieldwork Flight. Wasn't a big fan of any of the beers. However, would definitely come back again to try the others. Plenty of seating. read more

Fieldwork Brewing Company - Fieldwork Flight - Beer Gardens Near Me - Monterey, California

Great beer, and a good place to meet up with friends after work. It's a chill environment and service is pretty quick. It's never been too crowded when I'm there. They do have heaters for colder days! And make sure you bring food if you're hungry! read more

Fieldwork Brewing Company - Beer Gardens Near Me - Monterey, California

Liked this place a lot! Nice location in the old town of Monterey. Good selection of beer and nice open air seating area. Very glad I chose Fieldwork over the other microbreweries in Monterey read more

Fieldwork Brewing Company - Stout - Beer Gardens Near Me - Monterey, California

The definition of Fieldwork is as follows: field·work /fēldwrk/ (Damn Germans) noun 1. practical work conducted by a researcher in the natural environment, rather than in a laboratory or office. Example of Fieldwork: A man, his beautiful wife and his 2 young kids went to an outdoor beer garden in downtown Monterey to research, taste and enjoy 2 glasses of the finest German Black Lager & American Red Lager in all of the land. Well now that you know what the definition of fieldwork is, especially when it involves beer, I just know you are dying to conduct your own "research" on this subject. ;) -------------------------------------------------- During a recent visit to Monterey, we were walking the streets checking out the city when we stumbled across Fieldwork Brewing Company. So we decided to check it out and we are so glad we did! It was an Early Saturday evening in October and it was still daylight outside. The outdoor seating was pretty filled up, but we were able to snag a table that fit our family of 4. As I looked around, I saw one common theme: Everyone was smiling, having fun and enjoying the company of whomever they were with. Friends, Couples on dates, people with their dogs, and even people with their 2 kids (yeah, I'm talking about us) were all joined together enjoying a hand crafted beer or two and it was really nice to see life slowly returning to a bit of normalcy. The outdoor bar area serves up 13 rotating beers on tap ranging from Lagers and Ales to Sours and IPA's. Not sure what to order?? Hope you have your pilots license on you because you can choose your own Flight of beers; up to 6 of your choosing. Staff was friendly and so were the fellow patrons. We made small talk with the people around us with dogs; It was a fun evening out with the family. We brought in our own food for the kids, and it seems like a place where you can bring cards, play table games or just have good conversations without staring at your phone screen like we all seem to do. So the next time you are in Monterey, come check out Fieldwork Brewing Co. and get your fieldwork on! read more

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My husband is a craft brew snob and Fieldwork is his absolute favorite brewery in CA. We have been on a slow mission to visit each location so during a day trip to Monterey, this was a must. This is a small location, outdoor only, with first come/first serve seating. They don't sell any food the way other locations do, but right next door are a Peet's, Chipotle, Ike's sandwiches, & Trader Joes. We only came for beer and had dinner after this at Alvarado Street Brewery which is a short walk from here. Fieldwork always has fresh tasting beers that are fragrant and unique. Their menu is always balanced with something for everyone. I couldn't drink this time, but he ordered a pre fixed flight for $15 and was extremely happy. Dog friendly, sun, beer, good people- a winner every time! read more

Fieldwork Brewing Company - Flight for $15 - Beer Gardens Near Me - Monterey, California

It was a cool spot. I had a good nitro beer. I liked the outside patio approach. I just didn't know there wasn't any food. I did see people bring food in from other places though. All in all, good times. read more

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This review is for the location only. Stopped in on a day trip to Monterey. The location is literally a concrete slab and a beer counter. Felt like drinking beer in a parking lot. No grass, no artificial grass, nothing. Just concrete and a few tables. They share a wall as well as the patio with the Peet's next door. The beer counter reminded me of being at the county fair, except they didn't have funnel cake. Fieldwork put absolutely no effort into this location. The coolest thing about this spot (seriously) is they turned a shipping container into a bathroom. Very surprised that a reputable brewer would open such a depressing spot. read more

This is such a cute outdoor location! Easy to stop by and grab a drink or 2 when you are in the area. Beer is excellent, and service was fast and easy read more

Fieldwork Brewing Company - Galaxy Juice - Beer Gardens Near Me - Monterey, California

An okay review for an okay brewery. This was the "okayest" brewery I've ever been to. The beer was okay. It was fine, not bad but nothing special. The pours were generous. The Belgians and IPAs were good. There were a lot of IPAs but the menu didn't specify style so when ordering we didn't really know what to expect. We ordered a flight and all the beers were okay. The beer garden was okay. Lots of picknic tables on a slab of concrete. Nothing really "garden" about it. It was fairly plan but quite crowded. It was okay, but nothing special. The sign at the entrance was the coolest part about it. The location was okay, it was near downtown but not quite there. So sorta convenient. The beers were poured in a converted storage container. The bathrooms were also located in a storage container. The bathrooms were kinda clean not gross but not clean. The prices were good and the pours were generous. Overall everything was just okay. Not somewhere I'd visit again as an out of towner but we didn't have a bad experience. read more

Fieldwork Brewing Company - Beer flight - Beer Gardens Near Me - Monterey, California

What a wonderful spot to while away the afternoon! This breezy outdoor space is dog-friendly and welcoming to all. We loved the atmosphere and friendly helpful vibe. The beer was terrific - we sampled as much as we could and legally drive away! So good, and you can bring your own snacks on-site to nosh while you sip. Loved this place so much and we'll be back next year for sure! read more

HUGE GOBLETS of "hoppiness"!! Get the sampler flight to expand your beer palate. One can compare the different nuances and alcohol levels. They serve *drum roll* really fresh salmon and ahi sushi rolls. Very impressed at the fish quality. Right now its outdoor bier garten seating until tiers change. read more

Fieldwork Brewing Company - Triple - Beer Gardens Near Me - Monterey, California

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I'm not much of a beer gal myself but I do LOVE a good sour, plus if you add some lactose- ya girl is sold . My husband and I ordered the ice cream castle, the night maker, and the mixed berry parfait. $3 each for a "taster" size. Very fair price. My favorite was the mixed berry parfait. The location is just off of Alvarado street and only offers outdoor seating. There are plenty of seating options, however, a lot of the tables are community style. There are heating lamps and a fire pit to keep you warm and cozy on a chilly day. Service was quick and very attentive. Parking may be an issue due to location, however, just park down the street and walk around the super cute downtown area. read more

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After going to several Fieldwork locations, this was definitely among the better ones! Lots of picnic tables and they encourage outside food, which is great because there are tons of delicious takeout options nearby and it's even next to a Trader Joe's. The music and ambience were great and the beers were delicious. read more

Fieldwork Brewing Company - Flight of New England IPAs - Beer Gardens Near Me - Monterey, California

A very nice outdoor tap room patio. Plenty of tables and in a good location. Although I have had Fieldwork brews before, it was my first visit. I liked scanning the QR code at the table to order and start and stop a tab. The friendly tap staff deliver your order to your table. I had the Lime Gose Sour. It was excellent. I'm definitely stopping by the next time I'm in town. read more

This brewery has a few locations up and down California, and all serve excellent beers and finger food. This location in Monterey lives up to those high expectations. Service was great, and the outdoor area with fire pits is a fun place to drink fun beer, and socialize. Enjoy! read more

This place is a small outdoor area with a trailer for a brew bar basically. It is located next door to Petra coffee. Parking is tough but you may be able to find a spot in the parking lot it shares with trader Joe and Panda Express. There is no food offered here, but there is good food down the street about two blocks at Alvarado street brewing. Good selection of beers and beer available to go. Beer to go is about $6 a can. read more

What a great place to drink good beer and hang out. It's outdoor seating only so dress for the weather. No reservations, so show up about an hour in advance during peak weekend hours to get on the waitlist. Tasting flights are 1/3 full glasses, ranging from $2-4 for each taster (depending on the beer). Full glasses are $6.50-$8.50. They will promptly kick everyone out at closing 9pm. Make your own 4-pack or fill 32 oz crowlers to take home. read more

Fieldwork Brewing Company - Build your own 4 packs - Beer Gardens Near Me - Monterey, California

I love Fieldwork, if you read my posts and or follow my beer activity, I love beer. And I still do! I have been to every location for Fieldwork and am looking forward to visiting the San Leandro site. The only gripe I have with the Monterey location is the cleanliness of this spot. The tables are rountinely dirty and yikes, a mess. I understand they share the spot with Peets coffee next door and people bring in food but yikes. This last visit was gross. The table we started at had clearly had not been wiped down as a tuff of dog hair was sticking to the top. The concrete could use a spray down too. I am still giving four stars because, well, duh!, the beer. The quality of beer ALWAYS exceeds and delights! And overall the vibe is super cool and music is fun. I won't stop coming here, but I might start carrying some portable Lysol wipes to clean my table. Cheers and happy drinking. read more

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If you are looking for a good microbrewery, then look no further than Fieldworks. I tried the saison and it reminded me of Germany fest season. Beers are always good and you have plenty of options. Sit by the fire pit and enjoy some good beers! read more

Fieldwork Brewing Company - Saison - Beer Gardens Near Me - Monterey, California

Awesome little brewery with super friendly service. Easy to just walk in and hang out.

Get the taster selection. Huge goblets filled with your choices of beer. Nice contrasts with the styles, hops and IBU. Wonderful outdoor seating with portable heat lamps and long fire pit. They have really fresh and reasonable sushi that one is encouraged to purchase during the COVID phase. That is worth it for a midnight snack, too. Friendly servers. Large pours. Delicious beer. read more

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Beer. Three tastes. Great place to hang out and visit. Easy parking too. The staff is great. read more

Fieldwork Brewing Company - Beer Gardens Near Me - Monterey, California