Wondrous Brewing Company

Full disclosure: I'm more of a wine drinker than a beer one. Physically I think this place is a beautiful place to hang out. It's kind of a modern industrial take on a biergarten with high ceilings and lots of wood and stainless steel. I've never seen it anything but spotlessly clean. When the weather is warm I definitely prefer hanging out on the patio area in front. They don't serve food themselves, but they sometimes have a food truck and are totally fine with you bringing in outside food. There are a handful of great food choices within walking distance. They're known for their IPAs which aren't usually my jam, but there are always other interesting options to try. For example I had their new "Dark Headed" Imperial Stout on my last visit and really enjoyed it. (It was almost like a dessert wine, but beer if that makes any sense?) They also have taster pours so you can sample one or build a custom flight. It does get a little busy on Friday around happy hour and on weekends. But the service has always been friendly and knowledgeable. I've never had to wait long for drink either. It's obvious they take pride in the product and what they do. They go above and beyond and I am happy to applaud them for it.

On the newer side of breweries in the Berkeley area (for me at least) Tried a little something of every beer style so I can cosign em. Their triple westie won a blind taste test over pliny the younger at city beer store for all you people stuck in the past. Newer breweries make hella noise, too!

Great beer, but $9 for a pint of pils is rough. Getting close to $10 for IPA's.

Great brewery - some excellent European style lagers.

Dropped in after a run & tried the emery beer which really hit the spot. I'll be back to try out the rest of the options.

Customer service is poor. Beers are disappointing and disgusting seltzer. One of the server is rude. Will not step foot here ever again. Not the best service and will not recommend.

Recommend

Great array of different styles of well made beer. Their Oktoberfest is a seasonal favorite along with some high caliber barley wines. If you haven't tried barley wines you are in for a big treat!!!