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The Rare Barrel



932 Parker Street
Berkeley CA 94710-2524
Telephone: +1 510-984-6585
Hours: Friday 4:00pm-10:00pm, Saturday 2:00pm-10:00pm.
Brewer: Jay Goodwin
[Contact] [Update]
Berkeley CA 94710-2524
Telephone: +1 510-984-6585
Hours: Friday 4:00pm-10:00pm, Saturday 2:00pm-10:00pm.
Brewer: Jay Goodwin
[Contact] [Update]
Notes
Opened: 2013
Contributors: Diane Crawford, Erin Manus, Richard R Tinurelli, Siegfried Binge
Updated: February 12, 2022
News
- 2013-03-19: City approves sour-beer brewery for ‘beer geeks’ (Berkeleyside)
- 2012-02-08: New Sour Beer Brewery In Bay Area Announced (Brookston Beer Bulletin)
Beer List
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5.60% abv.
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6.00% abv.
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Date: June 22, 2015 (#9525)Package: bottledPlace: Place unknownScore: 17 pointsAppearance (2½)
Red-brown, opaque. Low head.Aroma (3½)
Nicely tart and fruity, on a caramel-toasty malt background. Dill.Mouthfeel (9)
Light body, moderate carbonation. Tart and sweet and fruity. Malty base. Oaky-dill flavor in the finish.Overall Impression (2)
Good refreshing beer. "Red sour beer aged in oak barrels." Thanks to Jeremy Fuerst for the bottle!
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5.90% abv.
5.80% abv.
Awards:
- Silver Medal, 2016 World Beer Cup
5.30% abv.
4.80% abv.
5.60% abv.
5.30% abv.
Awards:
- Bronze Medal, 2021 Great American Beer Festival
5.40% abv.