Devil’s Canyon Brewing Company

Love this spot! The specialty brews are so good and the space is super fun with food trucks, dogs and kids.

Went there last night for beer Friday with friends from the UK, brilliant evening. Good beer, excellent food trucks, great atmosphere. Will definitely be attending another one soon.

Great place! It would be cool if they had a larger variety of beers. I feel like I drink the same things every time I’m there.

Great beer and a great location.
Are you a fan of beer, food trucks, and dogs? If you are, you are in luck!
This place is kid and dog friendly. The property is fairly large and it consists of two buildings and a lot where multiple food trucks congregate. Two bar locations are available to accommodate the hordes of beer drinkers. I tried 3 of the beers; Hibiscus saison, Dedicated amber ale, and full boar scotch ale. All three were good, but the full boar had me coming back for more. Bartenders are attentive and will give samples (albeit full of head). There were (at least) two bands playing there during my visit and my only complaint is that this place needs to hire a sound engineer to tweak the levels of the speakers so you can actually hear what they’re singing about. Parking was a somewhat of a challenge (I recommend getting there early).
TL;DR: Beer, bowwows, babies, bands.

Wonderful experience attending one of those food truck nights with music and ‘old village’ atmosphere. I felt like if i was in a Spanish ‘verbena’, very cool. I am not a great fun of food trucks, however the selection they had was very good and the barrels to seat very original solution to gather people.
I like how this brewery has so many different spaces and can accommodate such a diversity of groups, and you can see from kids to very senior people, dancing, eating, enjoying the night in a fun and safe environment. This is located in an industrial park, so if it wasn’t because I was taken there i would not have found the place by myself (or even go). I am glad I did, as the band playing did a superb job of entertaining people and it was not super loud, so you could still talk to others. The full experience was very recommendable and will go again.

Me and my wife didn’t really know what to expect from this place, but looking at the reviews we thought we would give it a shot. We were really disappointed with Oktoberfest is the city last year and were hoping to have a better experience here, and I’m so glad we came. I saw on the reviews that it is a very family and pet friendly environment so I also brought my 13 month old daughter. We had such a good time and I must say it exceeded our expectations. We got there around 7 there was a lot of people there already, but they had two big rooms with tables and plenty of tables and chair outside with heaters. They also had a live band with music and balloons for the kids. It was nice walking through all the food trucks. There were so many choices to chose from. I thought the food was a bit pricey, but the food itself was good. You have to try the custard and sticky rice for dessert, it was incredibly delicious.
The beer was good as well and the staff was friendly. They provide samples of the beers so you can chose the one that is right for you. I will bring my own glass next time though. They don’t provide glasses for you. You either have to buy one of their or bring your own. Overall we had a very good time and will definitely come back.

Full disclosure. I’m a bit of a beer fan and believe in supporting local brewers. Beer Friday is the closest things I’ve found on the Peninsula that mimics the experience I’ve had at great beer venues in San Diego (Societe, Green Flash, Stone — to a certain extent).
Some might not like bringing their own glass or the river of children running around, but I don’t mind. The food trucks are great and I enjoy the beer. Main constructive feedback is the bar can be a bit of a madhouse but the crowd seems to come & go in waves.

I would like to add a couple more stars…
I want to say Thank you to Devils Canyon Brewery.
Especialy to Chris who donated his awesome facility.
Your venue was perfect and the folks that helped us
celebrate my sons life, were even better.
Thank you Adam, Ren, Laura, Pete and Chris.
You made my sons memorial better than my highest hopes.
You knocked it out of the park.
Joe Ryan

Came here for my AmeriCorps alumni event and I was really pleased with the space! One thing I will mention is that you must come with your own pint glass! They do sell them there, but you’d definitely be saving some money if you bring your own. With that said, I really enjoyed their brews and the space was open, not crowded-​feeling (despite plenty of people there on a Friday night), and was super laid back. No frills, not pretentious, no worries.
Through the back, there were doors that led to an outdoor area where there were quite a few food trucks which was nice given I came here right after work. Not sure if they have food the other nights of the week, so if you’re looking for a bite keep that in mind. There were kids running around with balloon animals, young people, old people, groups of friends and families… looked like a real community spot open to everyone!
It’s in an industrial area and parking is a bit tricky. They do have a small private lot but given the venue, there’s sure to be parking overflow. Aside from that, this place is pretty awesome!

Went for beer Friday last week. Great venue. Great night of family fun and meeting cool people… food trucks were good, staff and room was clean and spacious. I wish I could give it 5 stars, I want to LOVE it… but I didn’t like a single beer that I tried. I tried (and couldn’t finish) 4 different brews. Maybe I’m too pedestrian for these folks?
I’ll be back! I did like the room/​people!

Cool venue make sure they check to see you have a glass. 6′ guy with buzzed head charged us $ 20 for two beers. Thought it was odd. 20 mins later buddy went to refill 3 glasses and got it cheaper. Approached the same tender with this concern and he blew me off. Horrible service he just walked away like it wasn’t his problem.
Update: The whole point of coming to this realization was that this was not our first drink bought of the night. It was our second. I understand the whole first beer is $ 6(for the glass) 4 $(for the beer). I ordered the IPA and blonde ale. Let’s say they were both $ 6 or even $ 7 for that matter I still shouldn’t have been charged $ 20 (for our SECOND round of drinks with the GLASSES we purchased round 1) needless to say all I expected was some sympathy instead of being disregarded by the guy that failed to charge the right amount.
Guy with beanie fixed situation. Great customer service. Think twice about guy above, he wears high top nikes –_–

I think it’s kind of funny that this place is located right behind a gym. Like, get a good workout in and then come and drink it all back to celebrate! Came here for the first time a couple of Fridays ago for their weekly event. I’m a huge food truck person so came here more for Off The Grid rather than the beer, but their California Sunshine Rye was super tasty. I could definitely have a couple of those.
The food was meh, not that many choices. But I do plan on going back this Friday as it’s the last Friday of the month and apparently there’s a lot more to choose from.
If you’re a member, you get your own locker for storage and other little perks, like having your own VIP area during events.

Sorry, but I can’t give a positive review to a place that just tries to grab your cash because it can. You get charged $ 4 to buy a glass here (as in, the container for your beer), with no alternative. No paper or plastic cups available, and only the cheerful suggestion that «you get to bring it back next time!»
What restaurant or bar charges you for the serving utensils, cups, or dinnerware, suggesting that you keep it and bring it back to reuse next time?
A cheap underhanded ploy to rake in money. No thanks.
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Owner replied: «The reason we ask people to purchase a pint glass (or bring their own, doesn’t have to be one of ours) is partially is a fiscal one, you’d be amazed how many glasses would walk out the door on any given Friday evening. You’d also be astonished to see how many fewer are broken.
But it is first and foremost and environmental issue. We have built our business on sustainability and the amount of energy and water we save by not having to wash 3,000+ glasses every week is, we think, a great practice…»
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Sorry, not believable. A real «great practice», I’m sure — so no one has to wash the glasses then? All you’ve done is shifted that onto your customer, and claimed it as your being virtuous. Who are you trying to fool?
I guess this brewery claims the special privilege of not having to deal with customers’ use of their glasses and cups, unlike any other brewery or restaurant in the Bay Area.
And if you’re being so great to customers, may I ask why you’re charging $ 4 for a $ 0.50 glass?
Jerks.

Just threw our annual WIB holiday party here and all I can say is it was AMAZING. Every step of the planning process was made incredibly easy by the events coordinator Adam and the event itself was incredible. The night of Adam put us in the capable hands of Peter, who was more than a pleasure to work with. The entire event went off without a hitch and everyone had a fantastic time. We are already gearing up to book holiday party there next year and potentially host a few other events as well. It is a good size space and has a stage to host presentations and panelist.
Thank you again Devil’s Canyon!!!

Have been coming here for numerous Fridays, as well as special events that I encouraged my work place to host here. Not to mention purchasing their product in stores and turning friends and colleagues on to their product. However, last Friday I was overcharged on my tab for two pints that I had not ordered (growler fill plus three pints – had only ordered one pint). I clearly articulated this to the server in a polite manner, was not rude, drunk, loud, etc. Not only was she incredibly rude and condescending towards me, but, reviewing my credit card statement now, turned out she never refunded me the two beers either.
I can understand skepticism from a bartender in this sort of situation, especially if I was under the influence, or otherwise being disrespectful. However, this was not the case, as I had been having a quiet evening with a coworker and his wife, and the three of us were quietly settling our tab before going home for the night. I understand that mistakes happen with tabs, but I have never in my life had a server not only disrespect me for calling attention to it, but then ultimately not make the correction. I expect much, much more from a local business, especially one that I have regularly supported – beyond even just my own personal purchases.

Hubbies been raving about this place, schedule finally permitting, off we went together.
My kitchen is quivkly becoming inundated with quite the collection of DCB glasses. Now I know why. Show up without your trusty beer guzzling tankard and one will be provided for you. At a cost.
As beer and I don’t see eye to eye, no helpful reviews on that point.
The root beer though, yummy stuff, free paper cup to boot, not too shabby.
Would I bring my kids or my dog? No, not me, but plenty of other people do bring their kids… to brewery, where there are drunk people.
Regardless, this isn’t a review on questionable parenting, so, would I go back? Sure I would, food trucks aplenty and all the root beer I can drink.

Definitely worth a visit, particularly if you’re already planning to be passing by San Carlos. It’s only open on Friday evenings. Food trucks are in the back, live music in the main room, and pint glasses are required to be purchased for the first pint. Just make sure if you ever come back to bring your glass!

Devils canyon brewery is an awesome place.
We came on a Friday night where they had live music, food trucks, and beer flowing. The atmosphere created here is really great. From families with kids to groups of friends, this is a place for everyone (including your dog).
Large open area that never felt overly crowded. Staff was all really nice and it seems as though they are adjusting little things based on feedback from Unilocal.Each time I went to get a beer I heard an employee explaining the ‘buy a glass or bring a glass’ rule upfront before the order was made. To me that takes out the ‘hidden fee’.
Overall, if you are looking for something to do on a Friday night, I would highly suggest this place. I will be back.

This place is so great. The beer is excellent. Friday night off the grid is super.
I recommend this place and I want to give you a few tips regarding your visit here.
Come on a Friday evening for dinner. There is a wide variety of food trucks and the food is very good. Bring chairs! Seating is very limited and if you don’t arrive right at 5 you will probably have to stand to eat. Bring a pint glass for your beer, in less of course you want to purchase a Devils Canyon glass which is fine. I have one and bring it back with me each time. Just remember if you don’t have a glass with you you will have to purchase.
One more tip, when you drive down Washington street the brewery is not obvious. There are two way to access the brewery, through the front door which is not obvious and up the side street and to the parking lot in back where the food truck are located. Enjoy!

This review is based solely on the beer and experience at the bar. The food trucks, music, etc are fine, especially if you have kids (there were more kids than adults… I felt like I accidentally stumbled into Chuck E. Cheese).
The beer: We tried two beers (the amber and «sparkling»). Both lacked flavor and certainly were no better than something we could have bought at a gas station. We just moved from WA, where the breweries were plentiful and mostly very good, so perhaps I’m spoiled.
The bar experience: This is what inspired me to write this review (my first review on Unilocal). When you order your first beer, it costs $ 10, 6 for the beer, 4 for the glass. I thought this was a little strange, but I have been to bars where this is the case (in New Orleans at very touristy places where people like the glasses for souvenirs). You finished your drink, and turn in the glass for $ 4, similar to buying a car battery or something. THAT IS NOT THE CASE HERE. They expect you to keep the glass, wash it, and bring it in next time. A bar that doesn’t provide a free glass to drink your beer out of… this was a first, and hopefully last, for me…

Super dog friendly! They even allow them inside!
Local beer? Dog friendly? Live band? Food trucks? Yes, please!
This place has such a cool vibe. It’s in an industrial area of San Carlos and parking can be difficult, but worth the search.
We started by grabbing some beer, we had to buy the cups which was weird. But they’re cool cups. We had the California Sunshine Rye IPA. I’ve had it before and wanted to try something different. We got there a little late so they had run out of a lot stuff. Still refreshing and delicious.
We had tacos from one of the food trucks and they were pretty good.
I was cold because we went there straight from work and I was still in a dress and heels. I was EXTREMELY relieved to find out we can take our food inside along with Blue.
Blue is always very well behaved and was quietly and happily cuddled up with us on the couch.
We enjoyed the band indoors and the restrooms were very clean especially for the amount of people in attendance.
The atmosphere is very casual and non-​pretentious.
We went on a Friday night and we will go back!

On Friday nights, between 5 and 9, this large brewery opens up for Off The Grid. On the night we came, there was live music and it was really quite good! An eclectic cover band, an alt country type band were the ones I noticed. Two things you should know.
1) It’s a bit tricky to find. In an industrial park, there is no signage on the street. Follow signs to San Carlos Restaurant Supply and you’ll see it in the back of the lot. My friends drove around the block until they saw the food trucks and came in the back way.
2) You’re encouraged to bring your own beer glasses or you’ll have to buy them. It’s $ 10 for the first beer with the glass but you get to keep it and it’s a nice reminder to come back!
There were six food trucks when we were here. Our group had burgers, chili cheese fries, Korean fried chicken (which was amazing), and ice cream. There are a ton of kids and babies, people of all ages, dogs. It really has a fun European vibe.
The main room where the bands are has a few stand up tables and the bar and a small sitting area. Between that and the next building is a breezeway with about four large tables, that’s where we were. In the building where the beer is being made, a guy was making balloon animals for the kids and there were tables in there and lots of families. The beer garden has quite a few tables and chairs but they fill up by 6pm so go early if you really want one. Otherwise, there’s plenty of room to walk around or stand up at a table. It got freezing ass cold outside around 7pm and they put the outdoor heaters on at 8pm but we were frozen and already leaving by then.
Had a great time, will definitely be back!

Great place to spend a Friday night! I’m so glad I discovered Devil’s Canyon last summer after moving back here from San Diego. I needed a good brewery fix and this was it.
Beer Garden Fridays are always a great time, and the last Friday of the month is especially big with live music and more food trucks! The food trucks they bring in are always fun to explore. I’ve had my share of good food and beer at this cool venue. Full Boar Scotch Ale is my pick here. The Hula Truck (I think) is one of my favorites that comes by every so often.
Sometimes the back room is also open, so that provides more seating as it is limited in the main room. I really wish the brewery was open to the public throughout the week, I’d be here way more often.
There seems to be a new policy that you must buy a pint glass if it is your first drink there. After having purchased one, you can bring back your glass. If you forget it at home, you must buy another. I find that really awesome and a good move towards sustainability (like washing more glasses than necessary for one person?), but it does kind of suck to remember to lug around a glass if I don’t want to pay extra again!
Service has been quick for me every time I’ve been there, just need to make sure you’re in the right line, or ask if people are really standing around the bar to order! Lots of people bring in their dogs and kids, so be careful of tripping over some of them.
It’s always a treat to see Devil’s Canyon brews on tap at other bars and restaurants or being sold in stores.

So if you do not take the time out of your Friday evening to go to Devil’s Canyon Brew and experience «Beer Friday» then… I don’t know what to tell yah… I guess you’re a fool.
This place rocks! The last time I was here was when they located in their old facility. This new place is incredible! It is designed so ALL of the community is included. When I say all, I’m not saying «you can go» but «you can’t go». I mean families with children interacting and having fun, people with dogs of all sizes (saw one that could only be classified as a horse — was just missing the hoofs). I saw that people who brought their dogs were engaged in conversations and having a good time. The animals actually promoted the interaction of people… go figure.
Seven food trucks — feel like a burger? Go over here. Feel like breakfast sandwich? Go over here. You say you want a cardiac arrest wrapped in a bacon burrito? By God — go over here!!! Food was fantastic!
The long and short of it is that you need to experience it for yourself. See the great stuff this organization is trying to accomplish. They are more than beer — they’re the community. And if community is measured on the people that are in it — Devils Canyon is certainly on the right track of setting a great example of what community should be!
Check it out!

This brewery had a very wide and open space and is excellent for large groups. There is a stage area where people can perform live music. The beer here was pretty decent and they let you keep your first pint class on Fridays (the idea is for you to come back and use the same pint glass for refill).
I was here to check out the Off the Grid food truck event located at the back of the brewery. It was a nice open setting to get various food and enjoy a good beer while at it. The back area was not particularly well lit, but enough to get a table area to eat. Overall, this is a good spot to go with a large group of friends.

Devil’s Canyon continues to make improvements in the new location, and so they get a well-​deserved extra star from me.
On the monthly «Beer Fridays», the long lines are no more (for beer) — Not sure what they did, but it’s working. On a recent beer Friday I was able to order and receive each beer in under 5 minutes. (Happy days!)
As for the lines for food trucks, on Beer Fridays those can still be pretty bad at peak dinner-​time, so I recommend you eat something first, or don’t show up too famished and impatient.
Continuous upgrades to the space here; improved sound equipment and acoustics too; It’s becoming a better and better place to hold a party or event (they rent it out); they’ve even had movie nights. The only thing I miss now is the speakeasy feel of the old location.
But the best change by far is the opening up of the brewery EVERY FRIDAY. Now, any Friday that’s not ‘Beer Friday’ is «Beer Garden Friday» (4 – 9 pm) where you can go for a pint or to fill a growler; plus you can get a nosh from a rotating list of food trucks. It’s sort of like what Beer Friday used to be years ago, before it became über popular. It’s very casual, relaxed, and not too crowded — once again a decent place to bring the kids and/​or the dog.
For me, all that remains are just a few lingering questions:
– What does DCBC want to be in the future? A bigger brewery? An event space? Both? Will they someday team with a restaurant and go the whole brew pub route?
– When will they expand the permanent beer offerings? They’ve been relying on the same 5 standards as long as I’ve been going; adding only 1 new one a few years ago. How about a nice porter on the permanent list? Or even better… a good session beer.
As always, I’m happy they’re here and thriving; and it’s obvious they’re still working to make the customer experience better

I feel like such an idiot, knowing for years that this company has existed in the peninsula and never made the effort to go. Now that we are almost pushed out due to high rental increases, last night we finally made it over to the super spacious/​amazing/​cool brewing warehouse. Damnit!!! LOL!
Experience: Turning down Washington St. kind of trips your mind some. You start thinking, is this place really here? Yes. You’ll find the warehouse tucked away and there is parking if you look for it. Oh and there are bike racks if you are adventurous. Before you are admitted inside, you have to fork over your ID card, then stamped for some beer goodness. Bar area was a little packed, but we wiggled our way in.
Note: For first timers, you can bring your own pint glass or pay $ 4 for their official «Devil’s Canyon» pint glass. And the beer is $ 6. Bring your glass back every time you go here, so all you have to pay is $ 6. We figured they do this, since it’s not an official bar, they don’t have dishwashers etc. running around to clean and pick up our glasses. It’s kind of cool once you get the official glass.
Beer: We ordered the oatmeal stout and Full Boar Scotch Ale. Both really good.
Experience con’t: I really liked the venue. It was less warehouse than I had thought it would be. And the food trucks outside, killer! I saw a lot of families and people with dogs here. There is also a stage inside with a band performing. Part of me thought, hey… this would be a cool place to get married if your into the rugged feel?
A+ for Devil’s Canyon!

They bring some great food trucks out here on Fridays.
Some pretty cool music too. They also have really great beer.
I love it and parking is always cool. San Carlos is the city of good living and its great to see this place here. I don’t understand all the reviews on here acting like its a bad area. One person talked about feeling like she might be getting kidnapped jeez maybe put some clothes on and the people talking about the car problems should hide there valuables and get a club or something. The area is great so people must be straight tripping or being babies.
Fridays are really rocking here. Its the place alot of people seem to roam too.
They have some great lagers.
If only arts and crafts in school would have these kinds of crafts things would make more sense an be more fun.
I love the location, the brews, and the food.

So let me rant here against Unilocal and some of my fellow Unilocalers:
1. I’m not sure why a business who after years of great Unilocal reviews moves a mile down the road has to lose all their great Unilocal reviews and start over? WTF.
2. The early 20 something’s that complain about it being in a «bad» area of San Carlos. Um… there are NO bad areas of San Carlos… Are you kidding me?
3. Another early 20 something actually has the balls to question how good a parent someone is by attending a beer Friday and having a beer? AUGH! Move out of your mom’s house and grow up!
Ok… I’m done.
The new place is really nice… What’s nice about it? Well let me tell you.
There might have been service issues the first few beer Friday’s, but those days are over. I never wait more than 3 – 4 minutes for a beer now… There was always a wait at the old place…
The bathrooms are easy to get to and there is never a wait. The old place you had your choice of a porta potty or fighting the crowds for a single stall bathroom. Not any more… Your bladder will never be stretched here! Plenty of normal clean bathrooms!
The crowd remains full of families and business professionals early in the night and slowly transforms to 20’s and 30 somethings as the night progresses… It is really a great crowd and I continue to meet new and interesting people every time I go here.
The food situation is better… the old place had one food truck or caterer… Now there is at least two food trucks… always a choice of what you want.
As a beer club member, we have our own room to store our «stuff»… dump off a jacket in a locker, whatever… It is nice and yet another reason to joint the beer club.
If you like drinking awesome craft beer, supporting small business, meeting great people and listening to some local bands eating some quality grub from a local food truck, there is no place like this around…
If you are looking for a «night club» environment with velvet ropes, VIP bottle service, pretentious 20′ somethings spending daddy’s money, security doing pat downs to keep out the thugs, this isn’t the place for you… and I’m ok with that!