Ale Arsenal

Just wanna say your draft list is always top-notch, maybe one of, if not, thee best in CA based on the size and attention to detail on the selections for all the styles. The spectacular stout/strong ale section is always siliva inducing but that is not to discount the rotating ipa list which is always stellar too. I will pop in any time i am traveling that way. I am envenious of people who live near by. I should move

I want to really like this place - but for some reason I do t get to go here as often as I would want to. Definitely being a beer bar reduces my choices for alcohol types - but they do good with catering to a clientele interested in the more off the beaten path beer brands. The interior is small, and designed to prevent you from lingering too long. So not great if you are with a big group. We have done a bunch of Pliney the Younger tastings with these guys - so they do end up in at least an annual circulation for me

Finally got to try this place! They've got a great sour beer selection and such great service- a ticket to a great time!!I got a couple of sours and the different glass sizes here was a nice touch! They had really great holiday decor up! I recommend this place for drinks with friends, colleagues, or anyone coming in a group!

This has been my new favorite bar since I found out they carry Alvarado Street Brewery. I've always heard about it but never made the opportunity to stop by and the last week I've been here twice already. So far it's been a great experience each time I've visited. The staff is very helpful and kind to assist in what I was looking for. Fairly decent size with a long bar top so you can choose where you wanna sit down and have a cool crisp beer. I can only speak for the advice for now as I've only came by for the new release of ASB Sour "pink lemonade". The location is in San Carlos at the southern end of the food/shopping strip. It is also next to the Refuge restaurant and bar so you might have a hard time finding parking. I will be coming back here soon for a sit down cold beer after work some day soon.

Dive, casual, relaxed, chill, no drunkards, happy, overall comfortable.Beers and ciders.In and outdoor seating.Great service.Fridge near entrance for cans, too.

I really love Ale Arsenal. A community mainstay since a decade. Great beer, always lovely to explore new beers. Really knowledgeable beer sommeliers, they will never steer you wrong. Such a gem in San Carlos. We are so lucky to have Ale Arsenal here!

This bar has an amazing selection and a super friendly community of regulars. Felt right at home on my first visit.

This place is great! Local / artesanal beers ! I've been here maybe 5 times and I usually order sour beer.. which is very good. Price is good and the bartenders are very friendly.

Love this bar!I could've sworn I had already reviewed it because I've loved this place for years! They have the best staff the best beer on tap and an incredible community of regulars. If you like craft beer this place is a must!

Perfect place for a beer. Vast selection of interesting beers in many styles from interesting breweries i.e. no industrial mega-breweries. Knowledgeable servers. A few TVs. No unnecessary frills. It's all about the beer. Gotta react also to an unfair low rating given by the folks upset that their kid isn't welcome -- they might wanna catch up on what California law says about minors in bars.