Fieldwork Brewing Co.

Helpful staff, good beer, crowded on weekends. No other entertainment other than beer. Huge place.

Tried the Monsoon DIPA and Green Rest IPA, fantastic, clean IPAs. The crowlers were perfect for a fresh pour at home. The vibe in the restaurant is very cool, though I only ordered to-​go.

First time here & lived in the area. I loved that they have board games to use kid & dog friendly! I tried the 6 beer sampler great btw white mocha being my absolute fave! It’s a must if you’re here great atmospheres & friendly staff.
There’s plenty of street parking
& I will definitely be coming back !

This place is the new Russian river. Delicious, different beers all the time. Best beer spot ever.

Great atmosphere here with friendly staff and a large, open space. Arrived in the afternoon and was able to stand inside and eventually snagged a spot for 4 people at a table. Lots of dogs in here which was great because our friends had their pup. There were also some kids and babies as well.
The beer was served nice and cold. I’m not a huge beer fan, but the White Mocha on nitro was amazing. Their sour beer was noted by my friend to be his favorite he’s ever had.
Street parking is available and not hard to find in the surrounding blocks.

Awesome atmosphere. Great variety of beers. Good price. Outdoor seating, heat lamps, cool lights… it’s a hip spot for sure!

The beginning of the «real» vacation and I have to give my wife props for putting up with all of the beer spots we visited. On the plus side, she actually tasted a few sours and Barleywines that she liked.
Our plan here, and at other locations to follow, was to share 2 flights and this worked out great. Flights are reasonably priced (most items $ 2 while some were $ 3) and delivered quickly. Seating is both inside and outside and we opted for inside to escape the glaring sun and heat (this is Berkeley, after all). All I can say, is that I was able to enjoy 12 unique beers (adding to my meager count on Untapped) in a very pleasant environment. They have some food but we didn’t partake.

Came here after playing with our bitch at a dog park. Great space and was crowded on Saturday. Very dog friendly as people had their dogs (all sizes) in and outside the premises.
Manju was very happy to be there and my partner had a flight there. He said it was good in taste, but since the day outside was hot, so was warm beer. I shrugged it off as my dog was able to lie next to us as we ate food we brought in. Yes, they let you bring in outside food. That is a plus!
Great place, but crowded on the weekends.

Disclaimer: I’m not really a beer drinker.
I still thought it was a cool atmosphere. A group of friends were looking for somewhere to hang out late. The people are very friendly. They have some food in addition to many beers. My friends tried a sampler. 5 different beers, partial fill for only $ 13. Included a coconut IPA and a chocolate beer. They have board games and communal picnic tables. Other than the kitchen the whole brewery is wide open. You can see the back room with all the ingredients stacked up and the whole brewery.
It seems to be quite popular. Met some regulars from Walnut Creek.

Only place that I know that is a dog friendly brewery in the bay area. Came here with my pooch and there were 3 other people there with their dogs as well. The beers aren’t half bad either. I found that their pale ales had a bit of a lingering hoppy aftertaste, too much for my taste, but some of their more darker brews ales were quite good.

One of the best beer spots around! There’s a great selection of unique beers including my personal favorite, the Sea Farmer IPA with grapefruit and sea salt.
There’s enough food options to snack on while drinking, but it won’t be a gourmet meal or anything. Still, I absolutely love the open and comfortable atmosphere. It’s a great place to go with a group of friends to relax.

Awesome beers. First time visiting the actual brewery and I’m def a fan! everything from Spurs to IPAs and some killer stouts! Try the Eliza or the Hot Chocolate.

Thank the beer gods to whoever told me to visit Fieldwork Brewing Co the next time I was in Berkeley. AND thanks to Unilocal bookmarks, I actually hit up Fieldwork after noticing it was on my bookmark list. The brewery is ideal for me: casual yet sleek, hanging bike wracks, view to the brewing system, tall ceilings, board games, outdoor patio… the list goes on. Plus, there was a graphic mastermind behind the design of Fieldwork, everything is graphically appealing: signage, logo, tasting card and flight list. There is a theme and consistency in their products. BUT, the most impressive part of Fieldwork, besides the fact that it is inviting and has a top notch atmosphere, is that it caters towards a regular craft beer drinker. The bring the idea of flights to a hole new level, and it’s not just the glasses they’re serving the flights in. Pick any six beers (prices are indicated on the draft chalk boards) and drink your way to beer paradise.
Make sure you grab a beer tasting card, which will tell you everything from what hops and yeast are used to the ABV, tasting notes, style and IBUs in each brew. However, if you can’t find a tasting card, just pull up the website! They update their draft list daily, and if you click on a beer, you’ll get all the same information. The draft list changes regularly, but Fieldwork is making some incredible IPA’s. I HIGHLY recommend the Galaxy Juice, Burning Daylight or Green Rest. And, while it might be a little pricy, Fieldwork offers some snack foods to enjoy with your beer. But trust me, this is a brewery where you’ll want to drink your dinner!

This has become one of my favorite Berkeley breweries. Their chill, industrial-​chic atmosphere really helps you to relax as you enjoy the amazing beers that they have available on tap. While not necessarily all of their beers are to my own personal tastes, I’ve really enjoyed a majority of what they’ve brewed and they’re usually pretty unique, too (one of my friend’s favorite beers from them was their St. Thomas beer because «it tasted like our St. Thomas vacation» to her).
While we may not visit as often as we’d like to, we were here right around when they first opened (my friends and I were pictured on their Instagram account for being the first people to play board games here) and have been back a handful of times since. The people behind the bar are always very friendly and relaxed and are more than willing to help you find a beer that you think you’ll enjoy!
I highly recommend that people visit this brewery to get a delightful NorCal brewing experience.

i went midday on a Saturday and was surprised by the crowd. no outside tables were open but we did score a barrel by the window. i much preferred this to the thin standing counters they had available, but these counters really increase the number of people that can taste at the brewery at one time. that’s cool.
we had a lot of questions about the beer since the selection is so great and the flights are 6 beers. my bartender was super knowledgeable and friendly. i only didn’t like one of his recommendations. not bad.
the beer was really solid. it was nice to have more options than i found in SF during beer week. i like the variety. i like the space and i like the prices. all good.
i did not try any food, just beer.

After my friend’s long day of volunteer at Karma Kitchen, I treated my friend some beer before we headed back home. Beer is my way of being kind and compassionate. :P
We tried the sampler, which is about $ 2 – 3 a small glass. We ordered the rancher, high sea, day pack, white mocha, chocolate milk and morning time. That totaled to be $ 12 for 6 samplers, which isn’t too bad. My favorite by far was white mocha! I am not a coffee drinker, but I LOVE the smell of coffee. White mocha tested like the smell of coffee. Super impressed!
I will definitely be back to try the rest of the menu. Hopefully the place wouldn’t be too packed. The place was so crowded that it was hard to get a place to sit and stand (got to learn to get cozy with strangers!), but luckily there was plenty of parking along the side of the building.

This brewery not only produces well crafted beer, but it has a welcoming ambiance and attracts generally excited patrons.
As you walk in, there are two very giant entrances that lead to a very lofty Brewery. There’s lots and lots of space to move around and couches to kick back on.
Everyone always seems to be having a great time. Strangers often engage in conversation. There are also games and cards on a table up for grabs. Dogs are welcome.
The bartenders are fun and happy to explain their unique beers. I mean they are into it, and excited. This same excitement feeds onto fieldwork patrons, which leads to just a lot of fun. Definitely an up-​and-​coming Berkeley staple.
Cheers!

Fieldwork has undoubtedly risen to the top of the charts and become one of the best craft breweries in the entire Bay Area. They always have a vast selection of creative experimental brews, including numerous IPAs and DIPAs, sours, goses, stouts and many more styles. If it is your first time coming to Fieldwork, I would highly suggest getting a taster flight because all of the brews are so unique!
Some of my favorites from Fieldwork have been the Nomadic IPA, Lime Gose, Chocolate Milk Brown Ale on nitro, and the Sour Diesel. The bartenders are extremely friendly and knowledgeable, so don’t be afraid to ask for a recommendation if you are not sure what you would like.
In terms of seating, there are a few long community tables, barrels converted into small tables, and few leaning bars. It gets very crowded on the weekends, so don’t count on having a place to sit. The decorations are very cool, especially for a beer geek like me. There are a variety of hops and malts in jars arranged in a bookcase and pressed plant wallpaper lining the walls. They even have a few card and board games for you to enjoy with your beer.
I found it hilarious that they played the Trololo song to get everyone to leave at 10pm. It just added to the awesomeness of the brewery. Even though I do not live in the area, Fieldwork is a brewery that I will be making the drive out to visit as often as possible for now on!

I got their six beer flight, because I couldn’t just get six full beers then drive home. They were all super outstanding. My favorites were the Lime Gose and the Mexican Hot Chocolate.
It’s pretty rare to have a brewery with all creative AND delicious beers. I can’t wait to come back.

Disclaimer: I almost did not want to write a review because this is one of those places that you don’t want to share because you don’t want anyone to sit in your seat.
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As part of my job, I do a lot of «fieldwork» as in I get to «work» out in the «field» a lot. As one of the perks, I get to drive all around Northern California and when I do I try to visit as many local breweries that I can.
From San Francisco (Almanac Beer Company) to Healdsburg (Bear Republic), Chico (Sierra Nevada) to Santa Rosa (Russian River), San Leandro (Drakes) to San Jose (Hermitage)… I have definitely been doing my part in helping out with California’s drought by saving water and drinking more beer.
So, after analyzing my extensive «field» notes I have come to the conclusion that Fieldwork Brewing Company is the best fucking brewery in Northern California. Bar none… or should I say beer none. I mean, even with all the breweries opening up, Fieldwork Brewing Company stands out because they brew beers with flavor and character. I even bet that if Dos Equis guy tried Fieldwork, he would have to declare that Fieldwork and their-​most-​interesting-​beers-​in-​the-​world is pinche «Tres Equis» as in XXX sexy.
Fieldwork opened its doors in northwest Berkeley in February of 2015. And thank goodness that they did because I started to get sick of the same old beer the way Nate Dogg felt when he sang the chorus for Tupac that every other city he went to he saw the same…

Fieldwork is great because they have a flavor for everyone, they are open every day, and they are dog-​friendly! So let me talk about some of the beers I tasted.
My favorite was the Good Conduct (12%). The Good Conduct is a bourbon barrel aged maple imperial brown that is aged in Wild Turkey barrels. And anyone that knows me knows that I love bourbon because whiskey is pretty much stronger beer! The beer was complex and smooth and had some caramel and toffee notes. At 12% it is definitely for sipping, but wow was it ever fantastic.
Another great beer was the Hot Chocolate (6.6%) on nitro that tasted like spiked hot chocolate! What makes it amazing is that not only does Fieldwork use TCHO chocolate, cinnamon, and nutmeg to add flavor to this beer, Fieldwork really did a play on the name of the beer because this beer is HOT! As in spicy. They add cayenne and ancho chilies! So good.
The Meloncotte (6%) was another delicious beer. It is a tart beer that is a mix of an apricot saison and a salted watermelon brett gose! And really, you can taste the melon notes. The great thing is that it is a sour that isn’t too sour. So even the IPA crowd might enjoy this beer that would be perfect for the summer.
They also have IPAs that are not your ordinary IPAs. Their Monsoon Double IPA (8%) is a hoppy beer that had hints of cantaloupe and citrus. The Chisel (6.8%) is a fruity IPA that had tropical and citrus notes. And the Moraine Brett IPA (7.1%) is a hoppy beer that has pineapple and white wine grape tastes.
Therefore, if you want to try the most flavorful beers in Northern California, you must visit Fieldwork Brewing Company. I would even argue that Fieldwork Brewing Company is as much a destination in Northern California as the Golden Gate Bridge!