We were the second party to walk out of here at 7:35pm because no one was there to complete a purchase. Discovered there's a Speakeasy in the back though so the front market might just be for show? In any case, off to another wine mart we go! read more

Cute shop with a lot of beers in the coolers. The lady selling the beer was really nice and made some recommendations. Over priced for sure! No can of beer should be $9... yikes read more

Valley Brewers - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Solvang, California

Great selection. Love being able to make custom 4-packs. Prices were ok. Nice being able to find semi-local SoCal beers. The gentleman who was working on the Thurs afternoon we were ther was super helpful and made some great recommendations. Worth another visit! read more

Solvang has plenty of wine tasting rooms but aside from the deeply disappointing Solvang brewery there aren't too many beer sports. Yelp found Valley Brewers and I was a little hesitant since it was classified mostly as home brewing shop. While it is indeed that their front area is a huge retail area with tons of great finds, not just from California but nationwide. I ended up speaking with Sandy one of the owners and found out they have a small taproom in the back through a secret door. Members only but after speaking with her she let me in for free. You can bring in your purchases from the front but they have a great selection of beers in their dozen or so taps. There was a period of time that I would make the drive up from LA to hang out there and bring beer. What kind of person brings beer to a beer shop? Good question and the answer is: plenty. There are a bunch of local/regulars and they definitely come in for the same reason I do, a nice laid back spot for people that enjoy beer. I've been welcomed with samples that others have brought in, an impromptu friendly bottle share with people who obviously love beer but in a way that's super fun and not pretentious. I seriously considered moving to Solvang just I could be a regular too. read more

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Cool shop, cool owner. Huge selection of craft beers! So many to choose from. We bought a bunch and they were all great. Stop by and support! read more

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Small brew store located in the downtown Solvang area offering a pretty good craft beer selection available in bottles and cans. Chris was great. Exremely helpful. He also runs the attached tap room, The Backroom. In addition to beer, they also have home brew kits. merchandise, and growlers available for the sale. Only con was that they did not have a license to fill growlers. We had our hopes on filling a couple of growlers of the Berline Weiss they had on tap (Absofruitly Guava) to return home with. If I'm ever in the area again, I'm definitely coming back. read more

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The nitro cold brew is really good, the atmosphere is great. I would recommend for a strong coffee and they sell IPA's. read more

Valley Brewers - Outside the shop! - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Solvang, California

Awesome selection of less common brews. Club membership is a must! Chris and Sandy are friendly, fun, professional and knowledgeable. Great atmosphere and ambiance in the VIP Backroom! read more

We went into the shop, but no one came out. After we waited about 5 minutes we decided to leave. We did end up stopping by again. We spent awhile looking at all the different cans and admiring the designs before someone finally came out. They have a bunch of interesting beers so I'm glad someone finally came out. read more

Valley Brewers - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Solvang, California

Had a great experience here yesterday! We were greeted by Sandy and her super sweet dog and given great beer recommendations. Their selection is not only excellent, but their knowledge of beers and breweries is also excellent and it was fun to talk up The Bruery and Bottle Logic with her. Highly recommend checking this place out for all your tasty beer needs! read more

Valley Brewers - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Solvang, California

Anytime you have to enter through a bookcase to a "secret" room is awesome!!! Hops (Edit: I had written Hope) growing outside, brewing supplies inside... Love this place More Edits: I should have mentioned that this is very dog friendly! My wife and I had taken our boy, Geno, on our first family vacation to Solvang because the town in general is very dog friendly; he went everywhere with us! Someone gave the business 2 stars due to the homebrew side. While I understand their issue of paying more for ingredients I'm guessing the store pays more to have them delivered... Anyway, I really loved the place and I guess that's why I'm "defending" them. read more

Valley Brewers - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Solvang, California

Very Cool Place, Loved The Secret Door to the Tasting Room... Great Tasting Host n Very Civilized... However, Be Advised, The Older Lady, Blonde w/ Glasses in the Front, Was as Friendly as a Basket of Asps.... read more

This place is very nice. They have a really cool home brew and wine making supplies shop, and in the back through a secret bookcase, you go into the wine/beer tap room with a great ambience. The owner is very nice and helpful. They are very knowledgeable about brewing. I highly recommend talking with them if you are planning to do any of those hobbies- including Mead making! read more

Neat shop with a cool of cool things but the lady who is usually working is NOT the most pleasant to interact with. Went there on my 21st birthday and was excited to look at the selection and ask questions when the lady working was just super rude and seemed annoyed we were even in there asking questions. read more

Location / Ambiance: From the outside this store front appears to be a beer making supply store, however there is a secret entrance behind a fake bookshelf that opens up to a tasting room. The tasting room has a speakeasy feel to it with a small seating area that leads to a small bar. There is also a outside patio area where there is plenty of additional seating. Decor: The lighting fixtures are interesting, they used edison bulbs encased in chemistry beakers afixed to galvanized pipes. On the left wall facing the bar is a modern chalkboard type menu featuring all their taps. The right wall is the same style with an illustration and fun facts of some sort. Drinks: The bar has a healthy amount of taps ranging from IPAs, Sours, Stouts, Brow Ales, and Coffee blends. It appears the brewers that they carry are mostly from California. I tried quite a few beers I don't remember all of there names but my favorite was their nitro coffee blend. Overall: I would highly recommend this place if you like to beer taste. They did a really good job with their bar build, it's a cool place to take your buddies to throw a couple back and play some cards or just enjoy the beautiful California sun. read more

Friendly people and very active in the local brew scene. They even get some big names to come and do talks. The store also does brew demos where you can learn a lot. They have lots if supplies and are always willing to help me tweak a recipe, or if you want they have home brew kits they put together with all the ingredients you need. read more

SUPER helpful people. My girlfriend and I went in to get some equipment and supplies before we brewed our first batch of mead, and Chris must have spent half an hour walking us through various products and giving advice. When they turned out to be out of bottle cappers, the lady behind the counter pulled one out of the back somewhere instead of telling us to come back some other time. They were both very friendly and happy to share their expertise. Prices were comparable to what we could find online, too. We'll be back. read more

So I happened to be passing through from Santa Barbara to Monterey ... When in Solvang I did what everyone does ... buy Danish pastries... Few blocks away I find this awesome place... Valley Brewers ! As I walked inside, I was greeted by Sandy and another gentleman whom I forgot his name.The small showroom had a cool feel with brewing magazines, beer , cheese and wine making swag. "Theres more cool stuff downstairs" said Sandy and the other gentleman. I walked downstairs to find everything you need to home brew your own beer. After a few minutes of browsing I had a ton of questions as I have never made beer before. They were more than happy to assist me with a starter kit and answer all my questions without overloading my noggin. I would recommend this place if your new to the hobby... thinking about... or if you are an established home craft brewer. They have grains ... hopps..yeast strains and equipment that you need.They are super friendly and willing to help a newcomer like myself who has no idea how to make beer. They also have a hidden tap room to sample other craft beer from the area. Just head past the book case wall (yes the book case wall will lead way to a cool beer lounge) wink wink .. lol I will definitely be returning for some more stuff and to pick someone's brain About the art of making fine craft beer. Cheers ! read more

I love the vibe here. Sandy is very friendly and great in suggesting beers to try. I really enjoyed the Berliner Weiss. It was fruity, tangy, and light. You really can't go wrong with anything you choose. Definitely a cool spot and worth coming back to. read more

Love this place. Even if they weren't 5 minutes from my house, I'd still drive to patronize them. The owners are awesome people, very knowledge about brewing and equipment, and always ready to give advice. Their equipment, grain, yeast, and hop selections are also phenomenal. read more

Staff is so rude didn't stay long enough to even figure out if the beer is good. Horrible old lady screamed at us for using the restroom before ordering. Steer clear. read more

Just came in here to get some coffee and mango tea on tap! I love how they don't put sugar on the mango tea, it has this amazing taste. My hubby bought a beer called Bixby Blonde, and according to him tasted really good. May just come back here again for another. We also love their dog named "Basil", soo cute. Good service with friendly staff. read more

Solid selection, but very pricey. When you're the only game in town it's easy to charge 50% higher than other "local" or online sources. I went in ready to spend about $100 on some ingredients but stopped short once I realized i would be well over $150. read more

Staff is super friendly and helpful. They wear their masks and make you feel safe. In a town of dingdongs coming in from out of town and looking for any excuse to skirt the rules, this is an oasis of responsibility and hospitality. God bless em! read more

Love this place. They always have what I need and Chris and Sandy are really helpful. Now if they just had a tasting room in there...