I visited Match Point Brewing on July 25, the last Saturday the taproom will be open. I've had Match Point's beers a handful of other times before out of cans, but this was my first time at the actual taproom. The taproom had a nice variety of Asian inspired beers on tap, including a masala chai amber lager and Vietmanese coffee lager. Compared to Dokkaebier, another brewery that specializes in Asian inspired beers, I find that the beers by Match Point are much bolder in their flavors. Simon -- the owner of the brewery, and the other staff member working that day were both very friendly and knowledgeable about all the beers. The space itself is perfect for large groups. It's a real shame the brewery will no longer be around. Albany is really losing out on an incredible business. read more

Match Point Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Albany, California

Match Point is such a brewery gem. Simon, one of the owners, was working when I came in with my pup and was such a pleasure to speak with. I had a great time sampling the Mandarin Ale, Jasmine Lager, Vietnamese Coffee lager, season Plum, Hojicha Cream Ale, and Masala Chai Ale. I loved how fragrant and refreshing the beers were. It's also nice that it is attached to 310 Eatery , which has a variety of American and Asian dishes to enjoy with the beers. My favorite beers were definitely the Jasmine lager, Vietnamese coffee lager and hojicha cream ale. Sad they'll be closing on July 26, but glad there beers will be available at select locations in the area. read more

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I really like this brewery! My husband and I came here with a friend for their comedy night and it did not disappoint. We tried 5 different things on the menu. The pineapple cider tasted like pineapple with sprite . I liked the mandarin wheat ale a lot. My first encounter with that beer was actually at a sushi restaurant, that's how I first found out about Match Point Brewery. Please don't be turned off by the Asian beer flavors. Their beer isn't as weird as they may sound. If you did a blind tasting without looking at the names of the beer, you might not even notice the subtle flavors like hojicha cream ale or Vietnamese coffee lager. I like that these names/descriptions are Asian. I liked most of the local comedians they had. My only complaint is the people sitting near us were talking too loudly and I couldn't always hear the comedians. I wish the earlier comedians would've made a joke about the noise level to make them stop talking so loudly. Street parking was surprisingly easy to find in this area. The restaurant next door, 310, can deliver food through the hidden door between the two businesses. I think this place would be great for a date night or girls night out / boys night out. It's so chill, has good drink options, and service was good too. read more

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Business was slow after Thanksgiving Day. We each had a beer after buying some food next door at 310 Eatery and bringing it into this establishment. The beer was fine. The bartender was a very accommodating guy. They had a NFL game on the tube above the bar. I might have to come back and sample some other beers. read more

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Stopped by during the long weekend and was not disipionted! The vibe is great and dogs are allowed, which is a 10 out of 10 in my book. The brewery is bright and spacious with lots of seating and you can order food from 310 right next door, which is great. I had had Match Point beer at beer events before and decided to try a flight here. Match Point has lots of guest taps but I stuck with Match Point's offerings and had the Hojicha Cream Ale, Mandarin Wheat Ale, Jasmine Rice Lager, and the Vietnamese Coffee Lager. I'm usually an IPA fan but given the heat, these light beers hit the spot. I really enjoyed the Coffee Lager and a Rice Lager is hard to beat. I will be coming back! read more

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Went to Match Point because my partner had a gift card but I had followed them since a featured article in East Bay Express. Knew it would be up my alley due to the interesting Asian-inspired flavors of beer! The vibe overall is welcoming, cozy, with high top and bar seating, along with Tennis and some paper lanterns as decor. We were greeted and sat at the bar and was served by one of the co-owners, who was friendly, helpful, and told us a lot about the beer and the brewery. The highlight was the beer, everything we tried was so delicious and all under 6 ABV. They have pints, half pours, and tasters. I really recommend because the beer is great and next door is amazing food, which you can order and bring to the bar! Check this brewery out! read more

Awesome brewery with a Tennis theme! I love their seasonal flavors like the melon beer. They also play sports games here such as the Super Bowl. It's cool they have a game cube and smash brothers set up for customers to play! They also have the 310 Eatery right next door which you can bring over to the brewery to enjoy a nice cold brew with a tasty burger! read more

We won the match by discovering Match Point! My family took my Pop out here for Veterans Day. Overall, I was impressed by the drinks, food, and ambiance and would return. We came an hour before closing on a holiday, so the establishment wasn't busy. The brewery is spacious, with a plethora of seating (bar, tables, high chairs). There's fun tennis and sports-like decor plastered, perfect for the namesake. They also offer special nights, such as mahjong on Mondays, and are dog-friendly. The owner was friendly to chat with, happy to answer our questions, and checked in on us, which was appreciated. You order drinks at the bar. They primarily focus on lighter beers but also have cider, wines, etc. I don't drink beer, but as an Asian American, I still appreciate the influence of AAPI drinks (matcha, jasmine tea, Vietnamese coffee, mandarin orange). Creative yet familiar drinks are always something Albany needs! For food, they collaborate with neighbors at 310 Eatery. Since my family chose to eat and drink, the servers from 310 came over to us to take our order and bring our food out. We feasted on Shishito Peppers, Pier Fries, San Gabriel Belly Wrap, and Your Not So Ordinary Beef Noodle Soup. Everything was exceptional and paired well with the drinks--you can't go wrong with Asian food. If you have an appetite, I recommend ordering food with your drink. I enjoyed my experience at Match Point Brewery and the scrumptious food at 310 Eatery. I already know I'll be back to bring my dog and dine properly at 310. I highly recommend this quaint neighborhood gem to Albany and Berkeley locals alike. Since they're on San Pablo Ave., parking is limited to the street and neighborhood. read more

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Very kind staff They even have a Nintendo GameCube in there I gotta go back for that read more

I really enjoyed this brewery! I came in for their Monday mahjong event where the owner Simon will teach you how to play (Simon, please buy a new set of dice). Really interesting beer selections: I got a Jasmine rice lager, also sampled the hojicha cream ale and Vietnamese coffee nitro). One patron purchased an apple cider with a shot of apple soju... twice! Great ambiance, there were some regulars who came by to watch sports on the TVs. As the name indicates, it's a tennis themed brewery. Fun, casual, not too loud spot that seems like a nice place to turn into your regular hangout if you live close enough! read more

Heard there was a bar with a tennis theme, so we had to stop by. For any lovers of tennis, beer, and / or karaoke, this is the place for you. Staff and Service: - The owner, Simon, is a really nice guy and has great recommendations for drinks depending on what your taste is Drinks: - Vietnamese Coffee Beer: tasty and would order again - Jasmine Rice Lager: unique and tasty - would also order again - 981: my new go-to drink at this bar. It tastes like a carbonated Yakult! And for the Asian Americans out there, you know that's going to be a fire taste. - Soju shots: soju shots are $2. Need I say more? Overall, exited to come back here. They have mahjong nights, and will soon have karaoke and trivia nights, so be on the lookout! They have an Instagram page, so you can stay updated! read more

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Came here on Sunday afternoon because beer with dim sum sounds so good. We tried all the sampler beers and liked Vietnamese coffee lager & Hazy IPA. The owner was super friendly and nice, he made sure we have enough water, offer to change tv etc! The restaurant has tennis theme and they also host tennis tournament. The food menu was from its neighbor restaurant 310 eatery and also very friendly and great service. Although they are known for burger, their dim sum was best (even better than popular dim sum restaurants in South Bay!) highly recommend coming here for great beer and food! read more

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Drinks are good and friendly / quick service. Tennis themed brewery, but you don't have to be into tennis to enjoy! Activities: Mario kart, karaoke, and mahjong Go check this place out! :) read more

Match Point Brewing - Mahjong table - Breweries Near Me - Albany, California

New brewery in the neighborhood! From their brews- the five spice saison is full bodied and has good depth of flavor. For something easy to drink, I recommend the mandarin wheat ale or the jasmine rice lager. From the guest brews- the pineapple cake is good! They also have a full service kitchen leveraging 310 Eatery- which means you can get anything from a burger to late night dim sum while you enjoy your beers. Looking forward to coming back! read more

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Fun spot with really interesting brews on tap. The chai Belgium was worth the visit alone. I also enjoy the restaurant next door and the partnership they have. Good food, good drinks, local people. All good things. read more

Interesting place to explore Asian-American influenced beers. Owner friendly. Good service. Bar vibe. Sports on TV.

10 out of 10 down to the beer, the dumplings burgers and especially that bacon jam fries amazing. They also have a wines and Prosecco options for all. how do you recommend must check out read more

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One of a kind absolute GEM!!! I am so happy that I tried it on a whim for a Valkyries watch party, it was EPIC!!!! The brewery has these phenomenal beers they make: a Hojicha Cream Ale and a Vietnamese Coffee Lager among them, and they have non-alcoholic beers by Partake Brewing that are SO so delicious!!! But wait, that's not all, the restaurant next door has the most insanely delicious food: burgers with bacon jam, pork belly, shishito peppers, fries, and Dim Sum!!!! So you can order from the restaurant and the kindest mom and pop bring you your food!! read more

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Great drinks, relaxed atmosphere, and excellent service. The beer selection was impressive, and the staff was knowledgeable and welcoming. Perfect spot to hang out with friends or unwind after a long day! read more

Great spot to watch a game and try some unusual brews. The burger place next door is accessible through a sliding door an makes an an excellent burger to bring back to Matchpoint. read more

Excellent locally-owned brewery with delicious, unique brews and a welcoming, fresh vibe! I'm in town visiting my parents from LA, where new breweries are ubiquitous and tbh, often boring and repetitive. That's not the case here at all!! A lot of things have changed in Albany since I graduated, but this is one of the best examples of positive change that keeps the Bay interesting without washing out its distinctive, independent vibe. One of the owners (Simon, an Albany High graduate) was working when I visited for my second time, and he was wonderfully friendly, sparked a great conversation and was so kind and generous during my visit. This small business is next door to a delicious eatery (310 eats) which will deliver excellent food to you while you enjoy your drinks. They play tennis matches on the screens here, but also have Wii and other games available for play (super fun!) and will accommodate any requests you have for watching other non-tennis games on TV. They have mah-jong nights on Mondays, will have trivia nights and overall are absolutely one of my favorite breweries in California!! Do not miss this place if you're in the East Bay. 10/10 for me. Thank you, Simon!! read more

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We were in the area for a hike and decided to stop by after to reward ourselves. Haven't seen too many breweries with Asian-inspired flavors, and this one did not disappoint! We got their Grand Slam flight and I was particularly impressed by the Five Spice Saison. It was super unique with its distinct Five Spice taste. Will definitely be back when we get the chance! read more

Match Point Brewing - Grand Slam Flight - Breweries Near Me - Albany, California

Right through the front door, Simon greeted us. It was Veterans Day and I wanted to make sure that my family and I had some family time together and I would have my usual beer and celebrate my buddies who didn't come home from Vietnam and have a dinner that we'd be able to share wonderful conversation over and so I selected a bar that has an entry into a restaurant next-door, and the combination of the Tom made perfect evening. My daughter ordered a cider spritzer and I ordered the four pack sampler of beer to have with my food from next-door. This is under new management and it's really a nice location a good size place and it's somewhere where we could actually go on a date and it wouldn't be real loud. And you get the advantage of having wonderful food brought to you the entry in the wall. The beer was high-quality and it was flavors that I had never had before because they infuse Asian flavors into the beer, which is totally unique for this entire area around us. I have to say everything that I tasted was delicious. I would order it again, especially that last one I had the coffee flavored one the fourth one Yum. The place is clean and since it's newly opened word hasn't gotten out to this is a great place to go and you can watch your favorite game on big screen TVs around the bar or you can have a romantic quiet discussion at one of the tables. They also have limited outdoor seating. read more

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Cute and quaint little spot along San Pablo Ave, and it offers more than just a place to drink! I was happy to see that there was a mahjong table present in venue and that decor inside really fit the theme (tennis of course!). The spot is well lit and there's plenty of open space to just vibe with good company. Staff were welcoming and I was able to try the Vietnamese coffee lager and Jasmine Rice lager. Both were super rich and impressed me (I'm not much of a beer girlie, so this came as a shock). I loved that the drinks pulled from standard Asian flavors and found myself prefering the Viet coffee one. I'm definitely looking forward to visiting again because this place is just so convenient! read more

Great beer, great vibes, friendly service! Love that their main thing is tennis!! I'm big into tennis and it's really nice to be able to sit down, watch a match, and enjoy a drink! They also host a variety of events!! read more

Immaculately clean nice brewery with very interesting beers. Diverse house beers in various styles. You know when you go to a brewery and 5/6 beers are simple IPAs? No threat of that here. read more

Excited to hear about this tennis themed bar. Do you televise the major tennis matches that are airing live? Like the Australian Open now? That would be a win all around. read more

Such delicious beers that have an Asian-persuasion! Great ambiance, lots of space, such nice service, and super family friendly. And connected to the awesome 310 Eatery with the most delectable food. Highly recommended checking them out! read more

Match Point Brewing - Beer, dumplings - delectable delicious duo! - Breweries Near Me - Albany, California

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My favorite brewery in the Bay Area. They use Asian flavors to make some of the most interesting and flavorful beers.

Made it out last night to catch opening night of Match Point, a new Asian American-owned taproom with Asian-inspired flavors and a tennis theme. What's more is that they have teamed up with the next door restaurant 310 Eatery to offer late night dim sum, sandwiches, burgers, and other fare. We tried the Five Spice Saison (excellent) and Pineapple Cake Hazy IPA (good but not as good as the former). Noticed that folks at the bar were eating dim sum--you can order from 310 and they'll bring it to you in the bar (easy since the two businesses are connected inside). This is a really big deal since late night dim sum is pretty hard to come by, so I was excited to try it out. We had the steamed char siu bao, which was solid...the rest were sold out (other items: ha gow, pork siu mai, lotus leaf steamed sticky rice cake, chive dumplings, potstickers...the classics). We also shared the fried chicken sandwich, which was really good as well. It was great to see so many folks come out to support this business on their opening night. The owners were at the bar taking orders and they were super friendly and welcoming. I really liked the tennis theme ... all bases were covered in this end with a screen showing matches on the Tennis Channel (along with two other screens showing sports) and a vintage tennis racket up front. They are also organizing tennis tournaments in the community (see photo)--another nice touch. So many unique and positive things to report about this place...you just have to go and see for yourself. Will definitely return to try more dim sum and sample more of their brews. Come out and support these Asian American brewers/restaurateurs at 310 next door. You won't regret it! read more

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Great beers. I tried the Vietnamese coffee larger. It is smooth and tasty. Any questions ask Simone he is great!

Beer was delicious, and the food from 310 next door was a great addition to my late night snack. The owner Simon, and the servers from 310 were also super friendly. Happy to have another local bar to head to. read more

The chef was beyond nice enough to whip me up some dumplings although they weren't serving them until dinner time. Thanks again! read more

First time at Match Point Brewing today. What a charming spot! I had the mandarin wheat and my girlfriend selected the jasmine rice lager. Both were great! Simon, the owner, was very helpful and friendly. Glad to have found this new brewery here in Albany. read more

Match Point Brewing - Jasmine Rice Lager & Mandarin Wheat Ale - Breweries Near Me - Albany, California

Very cool place to come and hang out with your pals while drinking their delicious jasmine rice lager and watching a game of tennis on the side. I also recommend grabbing a refreshing mexican coca cola with your food! read more

Match Point Brewing - Breweries Near Me - Albany, California

Great, unique beers , friendly staff. I highly recommend! You can also tasty food from next door!

Good beer, friendly bartender, and a GREAT place to watch the game with the sound on. Decent food from 310 next door, but it can be a hit or miss. read more

Love the bartender and the beers!!! Simon (the owner and bartender) is seriously so friendly and kind. There is a mahjong table and even video game options. Their beer selection is amazing - I love the Vietnamese coffee one. The one thing that I don't really like though is the guy next door from 310 eatery... their food is honestly subpar and overpriced, but what bothers me is the owner keeps bothering every patron at the brewery. Most of the time, before Simon can greets his own guests who walks into his brewery, the guy would come in with his spiel and almost pressure people into ordering food. Yikes. I loved the old tap room which had their own food so this was a bit disappointing. I'll keep coming here though since the beers are amazing. Did you know they have tequila and fireball flavored soju shots??? Highly recommended! read more

Interesting beers and ciders and shares a wall with 310 Eatery, the bestest place to have amazing burgers and other foods!!

The beer here is so good!! I'd recommend the Hojicha Cream Ale and the Vietnamese Coffee Lager, but all of their beers are good. And don't forget trivia on Wednesday nights! read more