Cool beer garden and warehouse-style space for hanging out and enjoying a brew. They have games to play while you relax, though the vibe does get interrupted occasionally by the light rail trains passing by. There's a food truck outside the gate where you can grab pizza, but we brought our own food and enjoyed it with our beers. The staff wasn't overly friendly, but they were efficient and got our drinks out quickly. I really liked the old shipping container that's been converted into the bar, definitely a fun touch. They also have several outside bathrooms available. The beers were solid. I ordered a Hazy IPA and a sour, and both were delicious and refreshing, especially with the sandwiches we brought. We'd definitely stop by again if we're in the area. read more

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Came here to watch the Mexico versus Ecuador. Game with my friends. My sister and I arrived around 430 and we're able to get a table and I really like the set up inside the warehouse looking area with lots of TVs and lots of space. They also have a food truck that you can order from with delicious food I may add. The atmosphere was great. And of course lots of wonderful drink options. read more

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One of our favorite spots - but the cider was disappointing today :( It was flat and just blah... hard cider (apple cider w/ guava + mango) - usually the ciders, when they have them, are very good and refreshing - not today Still love them... beer is awesome... staff are friendly... and the venue is the best!!! Would I go back? Of course... just sad about today's tasting. read more

Hapa’s Brewing - Very flat and flavorless hard cider (apple cider w/ guava + mango) - Breweries Near Me - San Jose, California

My sister and I met a few friends here on a Tuesday evening before a Sharks game. There were a handful of other Sharks fans pregaming beforehand, but I noticed that it never got really busy as the evening went on. Maybe because this location is still relatively new. I've visited the Hapa's on Lincoln and this location has a much more relaxed vibe. I much prefer the outdoor beer garden vibe vs. the warehouse vibe. We parked in the adjacent SAP parking lot ($40) and walked over, but there appeared to be plenty of metered street parking available out front. They had various drinks on tap ranging in price from $6-$8. I tried the Grumpy Gecko Sour ($8) and my sister tried the Hard Cider ($7). The sour is said to have hints of strawberry, raspberry, and passionfruit. If you enjoy sours, this drink is for you. The hard cider is said to have hints of apple cider with guava and mango. The guava is pleasantly fragrant. We are both more wine girlies than beer gals, but we both agreed that we liked the hard cider. They have a row of trailer restrooms, but I can't speak to the condition as no one in our party needed to use the restroom during our visit. There was also a taco truck parked out front the day we visited and I believe the food truck selection rotates daily. read more

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The patio is a really nice place to relax with a pint and friends. The beer itself isn't very exciting, but it's good enough. read more

Hapa’s Brewing - Breweries Near Me - San Jose, California

Train your staff guys. Yelling at kiddos playing around an open space with giant connect 4 games and an outdoor vibe is not the move. My kids got yelled at almost immediately for touching the connect 4 game. Were they running around with the pieces? Yes. Yes they were. I was mere feet away in mid refrain telling them to chill when the staff felt the need to chastise them. Please be aware the picnic benches are not safe for kids. They are very light weight. My kid fell backwards off one and thankfully was ok. So, please be careful they tip very easily. Also, no changing tables in the stalls we used. The pizza food truck was solid. Just bummed these guys are being kinda rough on families. Breweries are typically known for being family friendly. I hope y'all see this and train your staff. My vibe was obliterated and I felt like a nuisance. Place could be a real hit. So far the vibes aren't there. The original is a spot I've frequented often and they don't give off the same feel. Pretty disappointed... read more

Hapa’s Brewing - Cool outdoor space. - Breweries Near Me - San Jose, California

Great place to hang out. Can play cornhole Pretty spacious, seating and standing space available. Parking is street only, would expect this place to be crowded on game days at SAP. read more

Hapa’s Brewing - Breweries Near Me - San Jose, California

What a great treat! Greta service, quick. This place will be busy once word gets out. Only thing missing is a decent food option. I would have liked a little appetizer- not necessarily a meal. The food truck just wasn't appealing. Great beer. Love this place. Might need a better bike parking option. read more

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I had a great time a few weeks back at the new San Jose location of Hapa's Brewing on a sunny Saturday afternoon! The atmosphere was perfect for relaxing and enjoying a few pints outside. Our beertender was super friendly and accommodating. She made us feel genuinely welcomed from the moment we arrived. The smash burger food truck on-site served up one of the best cheeseburgers I've had in a long time, perfectly cooked, flavorful, and just what you want with a cold beer. This is definitely the kind of spot you'll want to hang out at and grab a beer when you're in the area. Hapa's nailed it again! Every bit as good as their original location. Highly recommended! read more

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Went to Hapas for stand up comedy and had a blast! They have an indoor space that isn't part of the photos, so you're in a covered area and the acoustics were awesome. They had a burger truck there as well as the beers and it was solidly good. I had root beers to drink but the guys enjoyed the beers. They really liked the butterfly wings beer, and the employees were super knowledgeable about the beers! Also the bathrooms were super nice for a portable type. Looking forward to going back for more comedy date nights for sure! 10/10 read more

Hapa’s Brewing - My service dog in training enjoying the inside floor at the stand up comedy show - Breweries Near Me - San Jose, California

The Super Bowl festivities kicked off today in San Jose with the Fitz and Whitt podcast at Hapa brewing Company read more

We love Hapas. I just want to start with that! We have been supporting Hapas since they opened on Lincoln and we have been to this new location three times already. BUT really disappointed that this family friendly location asked our kids to "stop running" around the big planters and open space where the corn hole is placed. With five plus adults watching them I really felt like our kids couldn't be kids at a place that really has leaned towards the "family friendly" brewery/ location. Funny thing is that the bar back (The guy helping clean up/ walking around attending tables) was a really nice guy and actually apologized for the beer-tender telling us the kids needed to stop running outside. He, like us, thought it was a very strange ask. We went on a Saturday and at 7pm they started closing umbrellas, picked up the corn hole and really seemed like they were closing. We had a big group of people and would have done more rounds if it didn't feel like it was closing. It felt so strange that when we got home we looked up the closing time and it wasn't till 9pm!! Definitely felt a, "we are closing" vibe at 7pm on a Saturday. I hope the owners see this and really consider talking to the "beer-tenders" about family friendly environments and how kids like to run around, play tag when together away from toys and screens, outdoors. Especially when they are not bothering others. With all that said, we WILL be back, we enjoy their beer, and even have some Hapas tshirts!! But let's really make this location family friendly. Thanks. read more

Hapa’s Brewing - Breweries Near Me - San Jose, California

Fun and lively environment with a friendly staff and cool vibe. Great beer. Always a good food truck in residence. I especially enjoy seeing Hector. He's a Cool Cat! Cheers! read more

We love Hapa and this new beer garden is great! Staff is very friendly and welcoming. We were able to bring our dog Frankie. It's a very chill place with music and plenty of chairs and umbrellas. They also have clean easy to access bathrooms. We tried Gudinos Wood Fire Pizza for the first time. It was delicious! We will be back read more

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Lovely vibe! Enjoyed cold beers under some shade and patio furniture. This is going to be hit given how close it is to SAP. Great addition to the downtown area. Parents were not paying attention to kids throwing the ball around, almost got hit a couple times. All is well given it is a kid friendly spot! read more

Not as busy as I'd expect for a Saturday at 5pm, but that might just be because the place is still relatively new. I live only a few minutes away and didn't even know it was here until today. The beer was solid, music was playing, and with a nice breeze and a steady crowd, the vibe felt lively without being overwhelming. Grabbed a burger and fries from the food truck on site. It was good portion and no complaints for the price. also, plenty of bathrooms and they were clean. There were a few kids and they were enjoying themselves but it was not an issue and the employees didn't say anything to them, in case that matters to you. I'll definitely be back. read more

I really wish we liked the beer more than we do. The service is good, the space is awesome. Super family friendly with lots of food options surrounding the brewery. You can bring your own food. Unfortunately, many of the beers have an off taste. Great space, good location just need to pay more attention to the details when making the beer. Lots of upside here! read more

Great location! I read some of the reviews and parents need to be in charge of their kids. I've been here where kids have been absolutely wild running around. This isn't a playground. I felt as if I had to defend the organization because it's actually absurd. My only complaint is regarding the toilets. I am not sure if they are on a septic line but it definitely smells after multiple folks have used the bathroom. I don't know how they can fix this but that would be my only feedback. Other than that a great outdoor dog friendly location and I hope it does well. read more