Napa Smith Brewery

Address:	101 Yolano Dr, Vallejo, CA 94589, USA
Phone:	+1 707-252-4392
Site:	napasmithbrewery.com
Rating:	3.9
Working:	12–9PM 12–9PM 12–9PM 12–9PM 12–9PM 12–9PM 12–9PM

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Matthew Frith

I always stop here on my way to Sonoma. It is a great location and a great atmosphere. The beer is good. They have a wide range of choices and styles that will appease any beer lover and causal drinker alike. If you are a beer enthusiast, or have a developed palate, you WILL pick up on the various nuances in their styles. It is nice, for instance they have a fairly constant, ever-changing rotation of brews on tap. They may have a couple, or three brown ales, for example. You can try them and pick out the subtle differences in them. Much like how wineries will have three different varietals cabernet sauvignon to taste. Now, for some of the reviewers on here, this may be too much for them handle, which is fine, but then I would suggest getting a more "diverse selection" of styles, a selection where you can tell yourself "yes, now I know that is a stout, or yes, I know that is an IPA, I am sooooo good at beering!" You know, to make you feel better about yourself. I have thoroughly enjoyed all of their IPAs and pale ales. If you find that their IPAs do not fit the name they have chosen or are not bitter enough for you, all you simply have to do is ingest your outlook on life and reviews of breweries on Google to supplement your perceived "lack-of hoppiness/bitterness. Anyways, I have always had a great experience here. Friendly staff (not snobby at all), very casual atmosphere, and the beer is good. I always stop to get a growler fill and see what new beers they have on tap. If you are in the area, check it out and do not pass on this place. Dont listen to the naysayer. In fact, never listen to them. I always understand that their beer may not be a hit for everyone, no place ever is, just always be weary about a review that cant find one good selection out of the many that are offered. Check them out for yourself and form your own opinion. You wont be disappointed. Oh and the shuffleboard costs like 50 cents to play... so be sure to bring the family gold...

Steve Holtam

Had a nine beer flight. Most were lacking uniqueness in flavor. The tastes and appearance were all very close, with just minor variances. The red or pale, being the only beer I would think about tasting again. Only if I had to... Even the IPA with a big hoppy name was not even close to living up to its namesake. Nice location though. Oh, they charge to play the indoor shuffleboard game. Seemed a little odd. Pass on this place.

Emma Alarcon

Cool for locals, sat there for 10 min until my husband went to to bar to find out there is no table service. We used groupon to try 10 beers which was cool, but being from Phoenix, I wont waste money on beer around wine country from now on...

Kyle RC

Cool little place. Clean inside. Not a huge fan of their beer, which is why I have it 4 stars. Their hopageddon is good though! I think I need to go back and see what new stuff they have, it has been a while.

Rob F.

Great brewery with very friendly staff and great brewery tour. I must definitely recommend the Amber ale. So good and smooth. Check this place out if you are in the area.

Eugene Chen

Maybe its the day we visited. Maybe we just didnt like their beer. The only bar snack they offered were bags of chips and the peanut butter pretzel from Costco.

Jesse Naftel

I got the flight and tried all of their beers. It was nothing special or worth remembering. Ambiance was cool and they have a pretty garden.

Billy Waters

I have only been there once and I do try a lot of breweries this one seemed pretty good but I need to go back just to be sure

Xavier Knight

It might be sinful too talk beer in wine country. But if you arent into wine, this is a great stop too get your head right.

Cerelia Catindig

Its always fun to try a flight of beer with family. There was a live band on Saturday, and a BBQ truck outside.

Tony Bruno

Great Beer, Great people, and close to work! Nice for a cold one before going home.

Michael Miller

Their barley wine is world renown, easily one of the best breweries in California.