Monday 9th of February 2009 01:24:19 PM

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We visited while a Allagash meet the brewer tasting was in progress in the back room so the place was crowded and the staff was a bit distracted by craft brew celebs. There didn't seem to be any table service. The classic bar is along one side wall with additional tall table seating across and in the back. There is also a separate room off the back that was restricted (No Commoners) when we visited. There are 15 taps that feature a selection of US crafts and several Belgians plus an extensive bottle list of European and US brews. The Allagash Four I had from the tap was great and I got to keep the glass. There is paid parking on the street and in nearby lots or the BART 12th Street Oakland station is nearby.

Monday 14th of April 2008 07:24:48 AM

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The Trappist is a hot location right now and can be quite crowded on a weekend night. Folks behind the bar are very knowledgeable and pleasant. Look for the beer menu that gets passed around the bar, it contains a lot of information about the various breweries, their beers and the processes used. This is handy because it can get so loud in there that you have to communicate with the barkeep in sign language. They serve each beer in its appropriate glassware, complete with the logo of the brewery. No food, just beer. Pacific Brewing Co is literally right around the corner if you are in need of pub food.