The Rare Barrel
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The Rare Barrel Reviews
Although I can't wait for Cellarmaker to make it nearby my neighborhood, I'm humbled to have visited this place while it's still Rare Barrel. Their hazies are good! The ambience is chill! Lots of doggos and everyone behind the bar is nice
If you love sour beer, come here. My brother brought me here during one of our sibling dates and I was so excited to try a different brewery in Berkeley. The staff is very friendly, although there's limited seating inside, there is a spacious outdoor area to enjoy your beer. There are also board games that you can use while you're there. Unfortunately, the full kitchen wasn't open when we visited, but their food selection was decent. It is also family and pet friendly!
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Service was very friendly, but seating inside is scarce and almost as chilly as outdoor and the outdoor area has only a few heaters. The place is packed though, so they're obviously doing something right. I found the prices to be very high, and for pours that were very small, to boot. East Bay brewery hopping is perhaps my favorite activity, but we have never returned to Rare after the one time. I love sours, so I'll give it another shot one day, but dayum gina, them prices. Many...read full review