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    Side Hustle Brew

    4.7 (38 reviews)
    Open 1:00 pm - 9:00 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Adriana M.

    While I'm not there every Friday like a "former" customer, this brewery has been a place for my family to enjoy a brew, some pizza and good vibes over the years. It supports my cousins business every Friday (check out Pizza Party 209) and other local businesses and artists. They have a great variety of beers that we love to try out. They have the most attentive staff and to no one's surprise, they welcome everyone in with a smile. This is the kind of atmosphere Lodi and the Central Valley have needed and we're happy to continue celebrating it!

    White wine w/tacos!
    Lorena S.

    We stumbled onto this place looking for a dog friendly brewery and we were soooooo happy!! The wine I had was delicious, and my hubby enjoyed the Hustle Juice and Trophy Wife beets. We look forward to coming again! ( and so does our doggie).

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    Sophia S.

    Price for the flights and singles are definitely worth it. They had live music and there are some games you can grab to play. Good for small groups or solo. They happened to have a pop up for a bbq place there but I think they rotate pop ups of people with food. Either way would come back good vibes

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    Beau C.

    Deep breath...sigh...Sooo...many years ago I got into it just a little bit with Rick (Riaza tasting room downtown.) Ended up crossing them off our list. A couple weeks ago I discovered Side Hustle Brew was in existence. Since I am not looking for a new best friend and being a beer kind of person, I decided to give them a go anyway...just looking for some good suds...Great-Great decision. First off they are making some really good beers. We went through several taster glasses and a few pints. The awesome lady running the place is great. Friendly, professional, knowledgeable and gave us a couple sips so we could get oriented. Things I liked...the beer, the glasses, the logo (okay, I am a nerd graphics guy), the vibe and the friendly peeps we met who were also enjoying a pint or two. The tasters at $2 are an incredible go...for $10 you get a good taste of five brews. Great experience. No food but they do rotate food trucks on prem and allow you to bring food in. Thumbs up! Nice outdoor space when weather permits. They have made it to my top two list here in Lodi. Gave me a menu which I hung from the activity board in our short term rental property. Only possible negative was the indoor space is a bit noisy but hey, it's a party place...right. Nice bar, tables and high-tops to choose from and get comfortable. Interesting little table games to keep you occupied as well. We liked it so much we came back...with a friend in tow. Beers are made in small batches so if you like variety/new beers and fresh beer, Side Hustle is your place. They have a membership club where you get some benni's including ability to purchase a special brew. Currently Snort & Rally which is almost worth joining the club for. Since they are part of/partnered with Riaza Wines, your group can enjoy both beer and wine at the same table. Grab a taco from out back and y'all are good to go. They are a little hard to spot as you head to Costco, but worth slowing down and looking for. As for my issue with Rick, I don't remember all the details, doubt if he does either and only a real loser-moron would hold a grudge for 20 years...So Cheers Rick! Best to you and your team...See you again!

    Jennifer J.

    We had a great visit to Side Hustle Brewery for Father's Day! FYI, they are kid friendly! We got there right @1 when they opened. When you park in the parking lot, it looks like you're in the qwrong place, but you're not! There is a side gate to access the property. The inside area is open with a lot of seating, and their outside area is nice. There is a covered portion and uncovered. They didn't have a food truck this day, so we brought in snacks which was awesome! They offer beer by the glass or you can do a flight of beer tasters. They also have wine flights or by the glass/bottle. They service was great, and I wish we had gotten the nice employees name but she was super helpful and knew all about the beers and wine she was serving.

    I love going to Side Hustle, they brew the best beer in town, great local music, rotating food trucks everyday, and easily the most welcoming, inclusive, and respectful vibes, and a super chill atmosphere. They also give back to the community by supporting local fundraisers. The staff genuinely treats everyone like long time friends. The fact that they put real effort into being inclusive and community minded just makes me appreciate them even more. I'll keep supporting places like this because it's clear they care not just about making great beer, but about creating a space where everyone feels comfortable and valued. Cheers!

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    John K.

    Get the flight, leave with a growler, get a bottle of red wine, and you'll be happy! One of the more inclusive places to imbibe and retrieve tasty snacks from a nearby taco truck or guest vendor :)

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    Josh…appreciate the shoutout! Look forward to seeing you again soon…

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    Excellent beer, excellent people. Be sure to make a point of stopping by for a couple of pints if you're anywhere near Lodi.

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    Thanks for sharing the love! Appreciate it man…

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    Deanna…thanks for taking the time to share some SHBC love!

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    Great beer! Great vibes! And amazing staff! They always have different foods trucks and live music. It's an awesome place to go.

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    Thanks for stopping by John! Hope to see you again soon…

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    7 months ago

    Just a beautiful, welcoming space to enjoy good pub grub and damn fine beer. Friendly and attentive staff are the cherry on top.

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    7 months ago

    Friendly service, great beer, chill atmosphere-- perfect place to meet up with friends.

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    7 months ago

    Awesome vibe here. Local beer, music, food trucks and super welcoming staff. Favorite brewery in the 209!

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    Thanks Bryan…super appreciate the kind words! See ya again soon…

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    Just a great brewery, laid back, and comfortable. Their IPAs were very good. The staff was helpful and knowledgeable.

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    3 years ago

    Great beer and great service! Looking forward to coming back to try the wood fired pizza!

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    Had a great time last night. Great staff, beer, vibe and venue. We will be back to support this neighborhood business for sure!

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    So far the best brewery we have been at. Our server Alexis was helpful and she selected an excellent flight.

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    3 years ago

    Go for the beer. You can find better wine elsewhere in Lodi, though it is nice they have that choice for non-beer drinkers in your group.

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    Ask the Community - Side Hustle Brew

    What is the dinner menu and is there outdoor eating?

    Barbara…thanks for the question. We don’t have our own restaurant - but rely on a number of food trucks (typically on Friday and Saturday nights). Since the trucks rotate, the menu changes regularly. If you do the social media thing, we post a… Read more

    Do they have food?

    They don't normally have food but sometimes they have food trucks! You can check their Instagram @everyoneneedsasidehustle for which trucks will be there and when.… Read more

    Do they allow kids?

    Absolutely!

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    My partner and I purchased a flight of beers and are extremely fond of the Hustle Juice and 'Merica

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