Tenma Beer Project

Dropped by while in the area and had a decent experience.I was a bit disappointed that there were no sours on the menu, though not entirely surprised since another nearby brewery didn't offer any either. I'm not much of an IPA or bitter beer fan, so I leaned toward the lighter, crisp options.The bartender recommended "Depends on the Question," a German-style Pilsner. While it had a slight bitterness, it was also smooth, grainy, and subtly sweet. Even though I typically prefer sours, this one broadened my beer palate in a pleasant way.Bonus points for the glass full of Smarties candy... never really see breweries offer free candy. I'd definitely stop by again whenever I'm in the city.

Checked this spot out based on a Reddit recommendation. Great beer, nice vibe. It's an easy and nice walk from Ashby BART as well which makes it convenient even if you're not local. Would recommend getting a taster flight for your first time as their lineup changes pretty frequently. Not every beer I tried was my favorite but none were straight up bad and the price was very reasonable. Not sure if I'd make a deliberate detour to go here again since it's not near me at all but it's definitely worth trying at least once.

Lots of rotating beers, always something new every time I visit! The beer menu must have many small batch creations. I especially enjoy their IPAs while I've had other great drinks as well! The customer service is great and the staff can provide their expertise if you have trouble choosing a drink! They do not have food available, but they offer suggestions on nearby food that you can bring and eat while enjoying a nice cold glass. I usually bring my take-out to eat with a beer here!

Located at the intersection of Oakland, Emeryvilleand Berkeley, Tenma is easy to get to no matter which direction one is coming from . Without any exaggeration, this is currently my favorite brewery in Northern California.The space where Tenma found its home used to belong to Novel and is on a smaller side. Especially knowing that the whole brewing operation is in the back. The front of the room is reserved for the taproom operation with Dana always ready to answer any questions or give recommendations. The brewer Brennan is no stranger to quality craft beer, with ton of experience behind him. If you like the smell of wort, then this us is the place for you as every time we stopped by, there was magic happening in the brew house.While Tenma's hoppy beers are top of the line, I was very impressed with their pilsners and lagers which were all ultra crispy and could easily stand on their own next to the best German or Czech examples.Due to the size of the operation the only place where I can find Tenma's beers (at least for now), is right at the source. While it would be nice if they could expand a little and start distributing, in case it stays this way, I don't mind making that trip across the bridge every few weeks....The secret is out, Tenma's beer is truly worth that drive!

Visited yesterday and was greeted warmly when we arrived! We had looked forward to visiting for some time so it was exciting to final be drinking their beer!The bartender was friendly and let my partner try a splash of something. We got the What Once Was Timeless Pilsner (which was really delicious, smooth) and Onward from Yesterday pale ale. Both were great! We also had their West Coast IPAs and I loved the Pulsewidth Modulation! All of our drinks were the short pours, which was just enough beer! They had a food truck, Don Taco, which had good and affordable food.The space was small, but welcoming and felt like a place you could go to with friends or hang out and have a beer with a book. Highly recommend it!

Remember when things weren't so corporate and Instagrammable? Yeah, it's hard to imagine. But, Tenma is that throwback. It's a small brewery in a little garage across from my favorite sushi restaurant, Mujiri. And the beer is good. I didn't love the rice lager, but I did love the New Zealand pale ale. They have what looks like 8-10 varieties going at a time. My husband walked away with a few six packs, so he enjoyed it. They have menus available for local spots, if you're hungry, along with a few snacks like chips and such for sale. I see people comparing it to Novel, the previous brewery which I mean, c'mon, that one isn't standing, this one is. Support small businesses. Seemingly, most nights they have some sort of community oriented programming from trivia nights to sip and draw nights. Most recently, we popped in for a pre dinner beer and we were able to catch a round of their Thursday night trivia, and it was so fun. Overall, Tenma is bringing those friendly, casual, authentic vibes while serving up some solid beer. If you're looking for more of a brew pub, this is not it. A big score if you live in the 'hood.

We came here Saturday around 6:45pm. They are fairly new. They only have malty, light, and hoppy beers. We liked the Portal of Stardust Hazy IPA and A Different Tempo Hefeweizen. Only indoor seating. There's also board games for you to play. Street Parking.

It still brings me great sadness that Novel Brewery closed down at this location that Tenma Beer Project has taken over. The beers offered by Tenma Beer Project are not even close to the vast offering that Novel once had. I tried two IPAs during my visit and both of them were unremarkable. When I stopped by today, the outdoor seating area was not open for seating. Additionally, other than a few small packaged snacks, there wasn't food available at the brewery. It's clear it will take some time for Tenma to develop its space, beer variety, food offering, and event schedule. Until then, there are better breweries in the area to check-out.

Always good beer and a great time! Love the owners! Good dog patrons, too! Not missing Novel.

Perfect score, they let me take as many smarties as I wanted told me they'd toss on Slayer next time I come in and the beer is great.