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The Rare Barrel

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West Berkeley, Berkeley

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The Rare Barrel

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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!
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 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 SakhujaJanuary 4, 2014
Been here 5+ times
Sour beers get their characteristic twang from a secondary bacterial fermentation. Think beer mixed with kombucha.
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.
Brian LongtinApril 14, 2018
Best bay area sour beers with a spacious and classy tasting room.
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.
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!
WhiskeyAvengerJune 18, 2018
This is the Mecca of sour ales in Berkeley.
VansiMay 3, 2018
Great beer and there are even non sours on tap.
Michael FoxJune 13, 2015
Been here 25+ times
Amazing sour brews and surprisingly inexpensive munches. A must-visit for the beer connoisseur.
JesseDecember 30, 2017
Grab a vintage bottle and enjoy the great music
WhiskeyAvengerJune 18, 2018
The place for tasty sandwiches and sour ales.
Serious EatsFebruary 20, 2014
Impressive sour and funky beers in a sleek, modern tasting room.
Cusp25September 19, 2016
Try the gifted branch and shades of cool- refreshingly tart without going overboard on the sour
Diana ChowDecember 23, 2015
I must say I enjoy sour beer more than regular beer, thanks to the Rare Barrel!
Peter CybulskiDecember 7, 2015
Great selection of unique beers. Lots of sours and interesting brews here.
Christine CoolieoAugust 7, 2014
Great if you like sour beer. They have wine and a couple outsider beers for those who don't.
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.
Chris BrackertAugust 10, 2014
Great if you like sour beer. If you don't, then you should try it anyway.
Dana WeinbergerApril 6, 2019
Good food. Good staff. Good times.
Pamela RouseJanuary 4, 2019
Been here 5+ times
OMG beer. The food is good too! Friendly staff!
VansiMay 3, 2018
It can be hard to find seating when it gets busy.
Thomas ThemelJune 11, 2016
Just buy everything the pretentious bastards will sell you, it is all good.
Sara TaylorSeptember 10, 2017
So many sours to try! Recommend the grilled cheese too.
AllenApril 13, 2015
Great sour beers. If you like sours. Treat yourself!
Christian BakerMarch 24, 2015
Been here 10+ times
One of the best executed brewery experiences in the Bay Area.
Umi HuiOctober 5, 2015
amazing sour beers
Greg SchechterAugust 17, 2014
Specializes in just sour beers. It's amazing.
Sean RouseFebruary 15, 2014
Been here 100+ times
Park your bike against the barrels of aging beer
VansiApril 14, 2019
The 5 oz pours are actually a little more than 5.
Edial DekkerAugust 31, 2014
Get the grilled cheese sandwich too. Delicious with a sour beer
Ryan ReinkeJune 11, 2022
Been here 25+ times
Sad what has happened here. Used to be one of the best experiences in the bay.
AlexFebruary 26, 2015
Been here 10+ times
Some crazy flavors, especially if you've never had a sour beer before!
Arnold GMarch 29, 2014
Consigliere is my new favorite beer.
Kelly CantonJuly 17, 2016
This is the Mecca of sour beers. Don't miss out.
Roger MaApril 12, 2015
Awesome selection of sours
NikuJuly 27, 2015
Amazing. Just amazing.
Brook ShelleyJanuary 9, 2019
Delicious sour beers and charcuterie. This spot rules.
Brad E.July 27, 2015
Grilled cheese on sour dough.
Ryan BlockMarch 24, 2018
Stay Sour, baby! So unique and delicious.
I MDecember 5, 2022
Great sour beers
Byron WilkesFebruary 27, 2016
Yum yum yum sour beers are my fave
Chinarut RuangchotvitAugust 18, 2017
grilled cheese is surprisingly good!
Jon RaphaelJune 2, 2016
The couches are very comfy.
Jason BlackDecember 29, 2018
Downtown sour beer town
Readiness KJanuary 13, 2016
Fantastic sours!
Sydney MNovember 20, 2017
Hot cocoa sour - special only for the holidays!
Eric SJanuary 21, 2020
https://www.hopculture.com/best-craft-breweries-usa-2019/
Maggie SheldonJanuary 17, 2016
Sour beer and grilled cheese

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