![]() ![]() Photo courtesy of Firehouse Grill and Brewery Experience Just behind the barstools, there is a bank of glass doors chilling hard-to-find bottles and craft brews so that you can take the party home with you. But don’t leave before checking out the bottle shop. If you are looking to broaden your horizons, but need a little help, this is a perfect place to start. I found that the bartenders were extremely friendly to the girl drinking alone on a Friday night and offered expert advice about what to try. Though Taplands itself only keeps a couple of its own beers on tap, the television menu brings together a great selection that focuses on lesser known, but top-quality, Bay Area beers that are all worth a try. Beer of Choice: Johnny Mac Wry Red Irish Ale However if you are looking for a hardy meal, you can always walk around the corner to one of the various restaurants in Franklin Square. If you want to munch while you drink, there are snacks, salads, and sandwiches on available on the menu. Located right by Franklin Square, just a couple blocks away from the edge of Santa Clara University’s campus is this chill, laid-back brewery with tons of options perfect for the brew king and brew virgin alike. TaplandsĬraving great beer and so much of it that you can’t drive home? Taplands is the place to go. That makes this brewery both close to the heart and close to home. The beers and brewery pay homage in both name and flavor to the farmlands that used to make up the area before Silicon Valley and the technology boom. I found that I needed to use my limited knowledge of beer in order to truly appreciate what this tap had to offer. The beers were flavorful and complex, but not as wide in variety as some of the other breweries. Beer of Choice: Imperial Oatmeal Stout iOS (Special Release)įor the more experienced pallet, I whole heartedly recommend Santa Clara Valley Brewing. Although it initially put me off, I found the room to be a much better environment for intimate conversation and bonding with my friends than some of the taprooms I had visited in more rowdy breweries. Though it was more reminiscent of a coffee shop than a brewery, the low hanging lights, lounge chairs, and a stack of board games made for a relaxing and one-on-one type atmosphere. My favorite part of Santa Clara Valley Brewing Company was the ambiance. Photo courtesy of Santa Clara Valley Brewing Experience It’s the perfect place to go to watch the San Francisco Giants run the bases or the San Jose Sharks carve up the ice. ![]() The whole atmosphere is very open and reminded me of a giant garage party. What I really liked about Strike was the brewery itself, the storage warehouse, and the use of the shipping garage as part of the tap room. This is the perfect place for a beginner beer drinker. The flight had all the classic beer types without an overwhelming number, and they all went down easy. The beer itself is flavored perfectly to be unique in taste and to satisfy that game-day hype of wanting to shotgun Coors. Beer of Choice: Lucky Bullet Belgian Style Wheat Beer (Seasonal) Complete with a ping pong table, pretzels for sale, and a food truck, this sporty tap room makes everyone feel at home. Whether you’re regularly up to bat or simply chewing peanuts in the stands, you can hit a home run here at Strike Brewing. In its own way, Mission Creek Brewery celebrates San Jose’s history by quenching our thirst in the same place that the Native Americans and Spanish settlers did so long ago. My favorite part about this brewery is that the terrace looks out onto the Alameda, where the actual Mission Creek used to be. They also offer wine, cider, and mimosas for your light-weight friends. Besides having their own beers on tap, the bar also has other beers from around the Bay Area. There are typically only 2-3 Mission Creek light beers on tap and if you don’t know your beer the rest of the menu could be a little confusing. The beer itself is high quality, but sometimes lacks in variety. Beer of Choice: Solely Mosaic American Pale Ale If you don’t find what you’re looking for, you can always just take a quick trip downstairs to the burrito or salad bar. The brewpub’s completely open terrace and well-placed heating lamps make it easy to enjoy the fresh air. The bar offers a variety of food, ranging from pork sliders to sushi. Whole Foods can get really busy, especially around dinner time, so expect a crowd. Conveniently located on the terrace of the Alameda Whole Foods, Mission Creek Brewing is a great place to visit with all your friends. ![]()
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