DTSJ Brewing

My buddy brought me here for the first time and the people and drinks and awesome, so genuine and for the people type beat. Would definitely come again.

This is easily one of the coolest places to have a drink in San Jose, but it also defines an out-of-the-way in the wall. DTSJ Brewing is located on the outskirts of downtown tucked in the corner of a residential area near a train track, which means one thing -- parking is a bit of a journey. I've only given this place one visit, and I had to park one street over. This is why it doesn't get a perfect score. That aside, everything else about is great. The bar has a factory/brewery atmosphere with a small area that includes a couch and bigger table, and outside there's typically always a food truck since the establishment doesn't serve any food. I was here in October for Filipino American History Month, and they had this special ube beer on tap. It was really good--it had a hint of sweetness and went down as easy as a Pilsner. There was also a solid calamansi beer that I also have pictured. While I was clearly there for a special release, the vibes of the place and the cool bartenders make this spot one I'll definitely come back to in the very near future.

My friend had invited me along because he really wanted to try their limited Ube Illin beer. They only do it for Filipino heritage month. Honestly, they should permanently add this to their menu because it was DELICIOUS!I'm always skeptical of "ube" flavored things because it's such a gimmick that tends to lean towards an overly sweet and artificial taste. Ube Illin, however, was far from it. When you begin to take a sip, you can already smell the ube. The taste was sweet and aromatic. My friends said it leaned more towards a wine which I could see. Either way, it was very yummy. I could have downed a few pints if I stayed there all night. It seemed that most people were there to try the Ube Illin. Apparently they sold cans the prior day, but they sold out within 30 minutes of opening. Big sad :(The brewery is tucked in the midst of single family homes so it's very low key, but it was still poppin'. It's kind of like an open garage type of vibe. They are dog-friendly and even have a jar of treats on the counter which is awesome! They also have rotating food trucks right outside.I met the owners and they are very friendly and welcoming. It seems that they like to experiment with Asian flavors. One of them told me they were trying out a pandan beer for February which I'm really looking forward to.

Love this place! Beer selection is good with some room for improvement. Need more ales and IPAs and less of the weaker beers.

Another great brewery in San Jose. We had a flight of good brews and were treated to The White Album on vinyl- I could probably stop this five star review with that. But...There was a fun, hopping vibe on a Saturday night. Plenty of place to park on the street in this unassuming San Jose neighborhood (near downtown, but not actually downtown, downtown). The bartenders were awesome. They're personable and fun and know their beers. One of the owners even took the time to explain me the difference in taste and brewing process for kettle sours and regular sours. And, upon request, recommended some other great California breweries that we haven't tried yet.Food truck outside, but we didn't try it. I can confirm that it smelled great, though.Summary:VinylGood beerGreat bartendersCheck it out

Best local brewery in the neighborhood. Great selection. Friendly staff. Awesome variety of food trucks. Amazing vinyl play list with all the jams. Dog friendly. Ride your bike or find some street parking. Having a nice cold one after a long day while supporting small businesses! Cheers

DTSJ Brewing is a fun little watering hole tucked away in a neighborhood. I love how it's a small converted warehouse that is tucked in a residential area. It reminds me of family parties growing where people would gather in the garage. During my recent visit, they had a DJ playing 80s jams that further perpetuated my feelings of nostalgia. Customer service is great. All the servers are friendly and willing to assist. I recently stopped by DTSJ Brewing to check out a food truck hosting two Filipino vendors: Barya and PI wings. Speaking of Filipino, DTSJ Brewing had a sour on the menu made with calamansi. I got a pint of the Unsinkable WCIPA to go with my wings. In general, I've found DTSJ Brewing to have a unique, creative selection of beers. It's cool how the city that they're born and bred led to their inspirations, such as the Spartan Stout and a beer dedicated to ESSJ's very own Mt. Pleasant High.

One of my favorite breweries in the Bay Area that has that 100% ESSJ spirit, nestled in an unassuming residential neighborhood -super friendly owners who really get to know their community -delicious pop up vendors every weekend (usually focused on API businesses) -unique brews that continuously rotate. Dave and team are really passionate about their craft!Would love to try their ube beer someday!

I'm here to validate all the previous Yelp reviews are absolutely true of DTSJ Brewing. This is THE quintessential neighborhood brewery taproom, it is literally on a residential street. Parking could be a challenge, but please don't let that deter you from visiting (pro move: take Uber/Lyft). As others have said, the owner/brewer, Ron, is such a nice guy. DTSJ Brewing is like hanging out in your favorite cousin's living room because Ron makes you feel welcome as soon as you arrive. I didn't get a chance to ask Ron if he is a Certified Beer Cicerone because his knowledge of beers is amazing as he hands you a pint and clearly explains the types of hops used and even where the grains are sourced. Highly recommended this place. I'll definitely be back for more beers and an East Side Red Ale shirt! Thanks DTSJ Brewing for a fun Saturday!!

Great beer and food! The owners are supper friendly, they make you feel at home. You can try the beers before buy. We loved the Ube beer! Very unique. They have good music and good catering. Parking can be tricky but worth it.