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The Rare Barrel

The Rare Barrel

(Now Closed)
Brewery$$$$
West Berkeley, Berkeley
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  • Joey C.heart icon on user image
    Joey CombsJanuary 27, 2016
    Rare Barrel has an incredibly staff on hand to help introduce beek geeks & newbies alike to their unique sour beers. Get the Map of the Sun!
  • Jessica
    JessicaDecember 28, 2013
    The Ensorcelled is very balanced and not too tart; a glass won over a friend who does not like sour beers! One of my favorites from the night.
  • Tim H.
    Tim HarrisonAugust 6, 2014
    Rare Barrel's Sourtooth Tiger has the best nose i've ever smelled on a beer, and everything I tasted here was fantastic.
  • Tim S.heart icon on user image
    Tim SakhujaJanuary 4, 2014
    Been here 5+ times
    Sour beers get their characteristic twang from a secondary bacterial fermentation. Think beer mixed with kombucha.
  • Brian L.heart icon on user image
    Brian LApril 14, 2018
    Best bay area sour beers with a spacious and classy tasting room.
  • Aaron H.heart icon on user image
    Aaron HillNovember 8, 2015
    Sours are out of control good. The atmosphere is great too - think of drinking in an industrial warehouse in a hipster's idea of a secret clubhouse. Mustaches abound.
  • Cusp25heart icon on user image
    Cusp25September 19, 2016
    Try the gifted branch and shades of cool- refreshingly tart without going overboard on the sour
  • Sean R.heart icon on user image
    Sean RouseApril 21, 2016
    Been here 100+ times
    Not a fan of sour beer?Check the Guest Beer list. They always have other styles on tap.
  • Jesseheart icon on user image
    JesseDecember 30, 2017
    Grab a vintage bottle and enjoy the great music
  • Bourbonautheart icon on user image
    BourbonautJune 18, 2018
    This is the Mecca of sour ales in Berkeley.
  • Michael F.heart icon on user image
    Michael FoxJune 13, 2015
    Been here 25+ times
    Amazing sour brews and surprisingly inexpensive munches. A must-visit for the beer connoisseur.
  • Sasha S.heart icon on user image
    Sasha SolomonJune 19, 2016
    Been here 10+ times
    *the* best sour beer. They have different beers all the time, you might not have the same beer twice!
  • Vansiheart icon on user image
    VansiMay 3, 2018
    Great beer and there are even non sours on tap.
  • Diana C.heart icon on user image
    Diana ChowDecember 23, 2015
    I must say I enjoy sour beer more than regular beer, thanks to the Rare Barrel!
  • Bourbonautheart icon on user image
    BourbonautJune 18, 2018
    The place for tasty sandwiches and sour ales.
  • Serious Eats
    Serious EatsFebruary 20, 2014
    Impressive sour and funky beers in a sleek, modern tasting room.
  • Peter C.heart icon on user image
    Peter CybulskiDecember 7, 2015
    Great selection of unique beers. Lots of sours and interesting brews here.
  • Greg S.
    Greg SchechterAugust 17, 2014
    Specializes in just sour beers. It's amazing.
  • Dana W.heart icon on user image
    Dana WeinbergerApril 6, 2019
    Good food. Good staff. Good times.
  • Brook S.heart icon on user image
    Brook ShelleyJanuary 9, 2019
    Delicious sour beers and charcuterie. This spot rules.
  • Pamela R.heart icon on user image
    Pamela RouseJanuary 4, 2019
    Been here 5+ times
    OMG beer. The food is good too! Friendly staff!
  • Umi H.heart icon on user image
    Umi HuiOctober 5, 2015
    amazing sour beers
  • Christian B.heart icon on user image
    Christian BakerMarch 24, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    One of the best executed brewery experiences in the Bay Area.
  • Thomas T.heart icon on user image
    Thomas ThemelJune 11, 2016
    Just buy everything the pretentious bastards will sell you, it is all good.
  • Christine C.
    Christine CoolieoAugust 7, 2014
    Great if you like sour beer. They have wine and a couple outsider beers for those who don't.
  • Vansiheart icon on user image
    VansiMay 3, 2018
    It can be hard to find seating when it gets busy.
  • Sara T.heart icon on user image
    Sara TaylorSeptember 10, 2017
    So many sours to try! Recommend the grilled cheese too.
  • Chris B.
    Chris BrackertAugust 10, 2014
    Great if you like sour beer. If you don't, then you should try it anyway.
  • Paul S.heart icon on user image
    Paul SMarch 29, 2014
    If you're not a sour beer fan, then stay away. Amazing sours! Unfortunately, no samplers. If you go in a group, split tall glasses and share them. Too many sours will upset your stomach.
  • Sean R.heart icon on user image
    Sean RouseFebruary 15, 2014
    Been here 100+ times
    Park your bike against the barrels of aging beer
  • Ryan R.heart icon on user image
    Ryan ReinkeJune 11, 2022
    Been here 25+ times
    Sad what has happened here. Used to be one of the best experiences in the bay.
  • Edial D.
    Edial DekkerAugust 31, 2014
    Get the grilled cheese sandwich too. Delicious with a sour beer
  • Allenheart icon on user image
    AllenApril 13, 2015
    Great sour beers. If you like sours. Treat yourself!
  • Kelly C.heart icon on user image
    Kelly CantonJuly 17, 2016
    This is the Mecca of sour beers. Don't miss out.
  • Alexheart icon on user image
    AlexFebruary 26, 2015
    Been here 10+ times
    Some crazy flavors, especially if you've never had a sour beer before!
  • Roger M.heart icon on user image
    Roger MaApril 12, 2015
    Awesome selection of sours
  • Nikuheart icon on user image
    NikuJuly 27, 2015
    Amazing. Just amazing.
  • Vansiheart icon on user image
    VansiApril 14, 2019
    The 5 oz pours are actually a little more than 5.
  • Arnold G.heart icon on user image
    Arnold GMarch 29, 2014
    Consigliere is my new favorite beer.
  • I M.heart icon on user image
    I MDecember 5, 2022
    Great sour beers
  • Chinarut R.heart icon on user image
    Chinarut RuangchotvitAugust 18, 2017
    grilled cheese is surprisingly good!
  • Ryan B.heart icon on user image
    Ryan BlockMarch 24, 2018
    Stay Sour, baby! So unique and delicious.
  • Brad E.heart icon on user image
    Brad E.July 27, 2015
    Grilled cheese on sour dough.
  • Byron W.heart icon on user image
    Byron WilkesFebruary 27, 2016
    Yum yum yum sour beers are my fave
  • Jon R.heart icon on user image
    Jon RaphaelJune 2, 2016
    The couches are very comfy.
  • Readiness K.heart icon on user image
    Readiness KJanuary 13, 2016
    Fantastic sours!
  • Eric S.
    Eric SJanuary 21, 2020
    https://www.hopculture.com/best-craft-breweries-usa-2019/
  • Sydney M.heart icon on user image
    Sydney MNovember 20, 2017
    Hot cocoa sour - special only for the holidays!
  • Jason B.
    Jason BlackDecember 29, 2018
    Downtown sour beer town
  • Kat .heart icon on user image
    Kat 🐱March 27, 2016
    Soliloquy sour beer!
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