We went to the taproom recently and had a great time! We knew the beer would be good but were happy to find that the food and atmosphere were as well. The music (not-live) was so good that I asked what they were streaming thinking that I could check it out later. Turns out it was a playlist created by one of the employees! We will be coming back! Bonus points for plenty of street parking available.
Pedro Vicente
Amazing staff and venue, good beer, and convenient location. I’ll be coming back :)
Joel A.
Beautiful spot to drink your fav Pilsner with indoor and outdoor seating. The menu boasts additional, unreleased beers within the Trumer wheelhouse (ie not NE ipas). Great service and chill vibe. A welcome addition to the neighborhood.
Jon B.
Beautiful taproom. Spacious and comfortable. A good wide selection of German beer. Love that the patio is dog friendly. The staff was really nice and conversational with my partner and I. They gave our dog some dog treats made from spent grains! The food was really good too. A small selection with good variety. We had wings, a pretzel (of course!) and the leek & mushroom pie. All were delicious. Definitely will be back and recommend you head in too.
Christopher Dang
Good food and really nice to have a brewery that isn’t all IPAs. Lovely German style beers and a nice little outdoor patio.
Jarred Capellman
Hands down my wife and I's favorite brewery.From the second you enter you're greeted with amazing people working the tap room - truly passionate and genuine people who make you feel at home.The beer as others have said, is truly amazing (the Festbock my wife puts in her top 3 favorite beers of all time). Do the flight to get a nice variety - haven't had a beer here that I didn't enjoy.In addition to the amazing employees and beer - the food is the best food we've ever had at a taproom. From the pretzels with beer cheese (the best), to the Bratwurst Bites to the Siracha Chile Wings - everything always comes out hot and flavorful.Lastly, get some merchandise while there - all high quality and reasonably priced. The last 2 times we've been here they have had a variety of T-shirts, Glasses and Hoodies. Hoping one day they get some Tin Tackers made to add to my wall of breweries at home.If you like beer and want an amazing experience - definitely check out Trumer. It's a staple every time my wife and I are in Berkeley.
Jacob Seybert
Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Good beer, relaxing setting.
Kelly Walsh
Fantastic! What a great addition to West Berkeley. Been so excited to try it since opening this fall and finally got to today. Beautiful, modern, airy but not too industrial space, in an industrial place. Gorgeous, huge back patio with plenty of seating and space heaters for everyone, even on a cold, windy day like today.Food menu is small but totally effective, with choices that seem flexible for vegetarians as well. Theme of course is Bavarian snacks, so brats, deviled eggs, wings with a delicious mustard sauce, charcuterie board, warm potato salad, and soft, warm pretzels are on offer. Even vegans get a shot with what looks like a tasty bowl, which I hope is warm but it didn't specify. Kids have pigs in a blanket if they don't mind their food touching. My kids only likes pigs and blankets separated, lol. Ketchup might have helped but they have mustard (eww, mom, no).Trumer afficianados and new to the brand folks will be equally pleased, as the beer menu encompasses many different traditional German styles of beer, including the pilsner they're most famous for. Fresh off the tap is the way to go, and the Schwarzbier also did not disappoint. They will just serve you the large size unless you specify the smaller size ($6/9), just FYI.The service was outstanding - a rare joy these days - and so go here and be pleasantly surprised at the hospitality and welcome you receive! Top notch today with the staff on deck.The neighborhood has seen better days but might Trumer Taproom be one anchor of a Renaissance?
Cheryl M.
After a few good experiences at their newly remodeled taproom, I can say the beer is always delicious and the staff is helpful and friendly. So many brews to choose from -- around 10. They also have wine and soda. Looking forward to grabbing growlers to go.We enjoy the heated, dog-friendly back patio with a floor-level water fountain for pups. Their indoor bathrooms are clean and also heated.My only complaint is that the food portions should be bigger for the price point, and also so you don't need to leave to get more than a small bite (Picante is 2 blocks away). The pretzel from Squabisch, beer cheese and hot mustard are a nice combo and pairs well with the beers. I have yet to try the other items on the menu, though my partner said the vegan bowl was underwhelming on flavor and texture. Bonus for vegans: When we wanted to know which beers are vegan-friendly (not processed with fish or animal fat) everyone behind the counter including the brewer knew exactly what we meant and walked us through their main filtration process without a hint of condescension or mansplaining! Jose even followed up with us in more detail about ingredients used to filter each type of brew.
leimomi k.
love the atmosphere. Very lay back with mounted TVs to watch your fave game! Bathrooms are unisex and i love that the wash sinks are outside of the bathroom.Beer- had a tasting of 4 beers. I appreciate good beer and these are good! Choose Trumer, Fest., Dunk., Schw. My faves were the Dunk. and the Schw. Okay, i'm too lazy to toggle the spelling and german is not easy for this kanaka.We ordered the local pretzel. it came nice and warm and the cream cheese dip was too cold to spread. Hot side cheese dip is preferable. I personally wouldn't order the pretzel again but it is nice to have something like that to drink with.Definitely check this place out as I know it will be a VERY popular beer haven for many. Try it now before the crowds!
I studied brewing and UC Davis and working inventing new beers at Anheuser Busch for 3 years - Trumer Pils is the best beer in the world. And always the same. They now have a taproom at the brewery in Berkeley that is excellent all around. Besides the best in the world Pils it also has on tap other incredible beers. A must visit for beer lovers.
Shekhar K.
Space, not "spac". Man, I hate typos. I really do. So much so that I'm posting a whole other review to correct it.
Florentino Valdez
Recommend the pigs in the blanket.
Andrew S.
Such awesome beers here! They finally have food at the re-opened location, so outside food is not allowed. I've tried all the beers and they all range from good to amazing. If you have never had Trumer Pils, definitely recommend trying the Trumer Pilsner on tap, just an excellent pilsner!Plenty of seating inside and outside! The servers are nice and knowledgeable as well, it's a small selection of beer so they know a lot about each.They had limited beer for Oktoberfest which was awesome too!
Lance Burris
I live in the Napa Valley and have lived in the Pacific and Europe. I have never had much of a taste for beer, even when I lived in Germany. I prefer wine with food and have always found beer too filling, and I find hoppy IPAs too overwhelming to be consumed that way. I write to you because Trumer Pils is the best beer I have ever tasted. It has a clean and refreshing taste and is not filling. (How many times have you heard that advertising line? This time it is true, as in Trumer.) I ask for a "Trumer" whenever I dine out. I even bought a couple of your tall beer glasses. It doesn't get any better than your pilsner (surprisingly out of a can) poured into that tall, frosted glass. Whatever you are doing, please keep doing it.Noch einmal, bitte.Lance Burris
We went to the taproom recently and had a great time! We knew the beer would be good but were happy to find that the food and atmosphere were as well. The music (not-live) was so good that I asked what they were streaming thinking that I could check it out later. Turns out it was a playlist created by one of the employees! We will be coming back! Bonus points for plenty of street parking available.
Amazing staff and venue, good beer, and convenient location. I’ll be coming back :)
Beautiful spot to drink your fav Pilsner with indoor and outdoor seating. The menu boasts additional, unreleased beers within the Trumer wheelhouse (ie not NE ipas). Great service and chill vibe. A welcome addition to the neighborhood.
Beautiful taproom. Spacious and comfortable. A good wide selection of German beer. Love that the patio is dog friendly. The staff was really nice and conversational with my partner and I. They gave our dog some dog treats made from spent grains! The food was really good too. A small selection with good variety. We had wings, a pretzel (of course!) and the leek & mushroom pie. All were delicious. Definitely will be back and recommend you head in too.
Good food and really nice to have a brewery that isn’t all IPAs. Lovely German style beers and a nice little outdoor patio.
Hands down my wife and I's favorite brewery.From the second you enter you're greeted with amazing people working the tap room - truly passionate and genuine people who make you feel at home.The beer as others have said, is truly amazing (the Festbock my wife puts in her top 3 favorite beers of all time). Do the flight to get a nice variety - haven't had a beer here that I didn't enjoy.In addition to the amazing employees and beer - the food is the best food we've ever had at a taproom. From the pretzels with beer cheese (the best), to the Bratwurst Bites to the Siracha Chile Wings - everything always comes out hot and flavorful.Lastly, get some merchandise while there - all high quality and reasonably priced. The last 2 times we've been here they have had a variety of T-shirts, Glasses and Hoodies. Hoping one day they get some Tin Tackers made to add to my wall of breweries at home.If you like beer and want an amazing experience - definitely check out Trumer. It's a staple every time my wife and I are in Berkeley.
Friendly and knowledgeable staff. Good beer, relaxing setting.
Fantastic! What a great addition to West Berkeley. Been so excited to try it since opening this fall and finally got to today. Beautiful, modern, airy but not too industrial space, in an industrial place. Gorgeous, huge back patio with plenty of seating and space heaters for everyone, even on a cold, windy day like today.Food menu is small but totally effective, with choices that seem flexible for vegetarians as well. Theme of course is Bavarian snacks, so brats, deviled eggs, wings with a delicious mustard sauce, charcuterie board, warm potato salad, and soft, warm pretzels are on offer. Even vegans get a shot with what looks like a tasty bowl, which I hope is warm but it didn't specify. Kids have pigs in a blanket if they don't mind their food touching. My kids only likes pigs and blankets separated, lol. Ketchup might have helped but they have mustard (eww, mom, no).Trumer afficianados and new to the brand folks will be equally pleased, as the beer menu encompasses many different traditional German styles of beer, including the pilsner they're most famous for. Fresh off the tap is the way to go, and the Schwarzbier also did not disappoint. They will just serve you the large size unless you specify the smaller size ($6/9), just FYI.The service was outstanding - a rare joy these days - and so go here and be pleasantly surprised at the hospitality and welcome you receive! Top notch today with the staff on deck.The neighborhood has seen better days but might Trumer Taproom be one anchor of a Renaissance?
After a few good experiences at their newly remodeled taproom, I can say the beer is always delicious and the staff is helpful and friendly. So many brews to choose from -- around 10. They also have wine and soda. Looking forward to grabbing growlers to go.We enjoy the heated, dog-friendly back patio with a floor-level water fountain for pups. Their indoor bathrooms are clean and also heated.My only complaint is that the food portions should be bigger for the price point, and also so you don't need to leave to get more than a small bite (Picante is 2 blocks away). The pretzel from Squabisch, beer cheese and hot mustard are a nice combo and pairs well with the beers. I have yet to try the other items on the menu, though my partner said the vegan bowl was underwhelming on flavor and texture. Bonus for vegans: When we wanted to know which beers are vegan-friendly (not processed with fish or animal fat) everyone behind the counter including the brewer knew exactly what we meant and walked us through their main filtration process without a hint of condescension or mansplaining! Jose even followed up with us in more detail about ingredients used to filter each type of brew.
love the atmosphere. Very lay back with mounted TVs to watch your fave game! Bathrooms are unisex and i love that the wash sinks are outside of the bathroom.Beer- had a tasting of 4 beers. I appreciate good beer and these are good! Choose Trumer, Fest., Dunk., Schw. My faves were the Dunk. and the Schw. Okay, i'm too lazy to toggle the spelling and german is not easy for this kanaka.We ordered the local pretzel. it came nice and warm and the cream cheese dip was too cold to spread. Hot side cheese dip is preferable. I personally wouldn't order the pretzel again but it is nice to have something like that to drink with.Definitely check this place out as I know it will be a VERY popular beer haven for many. Try it now before the crowds!
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I studied brewing and UC Davis and working inventing new beers at Anheuser Busch for 3 years - Trumer Pils is the best beer in the world. And always the same. They now have a taproom at the brewery in Berkeley that is excellent all around. Besides the best in the world Pils it also has on tap other incredible beers. A must visit for beer lovers.
Space, not "spac". Man, I hate typos. I really do. So much so that I'm posting a whole other review to correct it.
Recommend the pigs in the blanket.
Such awesome beers here! They finally have food at the re-opened location, so outside food is not allowed. I've tried all the beers and they all range from good to amazing. If you have never had Trumer Pils, definitely recommend trying the Trumer Pilsner on tap, just an excellent pilsner!Plenty of seating inside and outside! The servers are nice and knowledgeable as well, it's a small selection of beer so they know a lot about each.They had limited beer for Oktoberfest which was awesome too!
I live in the Napa Valley and have lived in the Pacific and Europe. I have never had much of a taste for beer, even when I lived in Germany. I prefer wine with food and have always found beer too filling, and I find hoppy IPAs too overwhelming to be consumed that way. I write to you because Trumer Pils is the best beer I have ever tasted. It has a clean and refreshing taste and is not filling. (How many times have you heard that advertising line? This time it is true, as in Trumer.) I ask for a "Trumer" whenever I dine out. I even bought a couple of your tall beer glasses. It doesn't get any better than your pilsner (surprisingly out of a can) poured into that tall, frosted glass. Whatever you are doing, please keep doing it.Noch einmal, bitte.Lance Burris