Scenes from Soon-to-Open Uproar Brewing Company
Look for an announcement soon on the exact opening date for the much-anticipated Uproar Brewing Company in downtown San Jose’s SoFA district, located at 439 S. 1st St.
I got a sneak peek a couple weeks ago of Uproar Brewing’s first official beer. Grant Kjos, taproom manager and one of Uproar’s founding members, poured me a glass of Uproar Saison. The Saison was tasty, refreshing, clean and easy drinking.
And earlier this week, I returned to Uproar for a preview of what was in store for the opening.
The view upon entering the restaurant and brewery.
The kitchen is to the right.
The bar.
Beer list.
Steve Vandewater, who is the co-partner of Uproar Brewing along with his wife Christina, stands next to the six barrels that were recently filled with Uproar Saison.
Jim Turturici, Uproar’s brewmaster, strikes a pose.
Uproar Saison was brewed by Jim at Uncommon Brewers in Santa Cruz. Uproar awaits final approvals to be able to start brewing on their own equipment.
Uproar Saison on a beautiful copper countertop with a view to the brewery.
Wifey, the kid and Steve.
Jim was busy showing folks around the brewery, including Dan Satterthwaite of New Bohemia Brewing Company.
The view of the restaurant and bar from the brewery side.
The menu.
Stuffed Figs & Demi-Glace: Figs, walnuts, thyme, goat cheese, wrapped in pan-seared prosciutto and demi-glace drizzle.
Lamb Lollipops: Brazilian-inspired rack of lamb sous vide and grilled to temp, red wine and blackberry reduction mint jam, goat cheese wonton crust, micro greens and basil.
Barbeque Pork Belly Sliders and Fries: BBQ broiled pork belly, creamy garlic slaw made with sliced fennel, frisee, carrot, shallot and alfalfa sprouts.
Classic Sliders and Fries: 3-oz. Angus beef patty, American cheese, butter, lettuce, tomato, house pickles, red onion and house tomato chutney.
The kitchen staff.
The kitchen is headed by James Thornton, who previously worked at Paper Plane.
Great service throughout the evening.
Beer tasting: Elkhorn Slough Hoppy Jewel American Wild Ale, Uproar Saison, Alvarado St. The Revolution Will Not Be Clarified Double IPA and Uproar Porter, which was brewed at Santa Clara Valley Brewing.
Catching up with Derek Stanfill of Oskar Blues Brewery.
Christina and Steve Vandewater.
The space is big and great, and to put it simply, the beers were tasty, the food was delicious, the service was excellent and the vibe was warm, lively and friendly. We can’t wait for Uproar to open.
If the preview is any indication, I predict that there’ll be many other satisfied guests when Uproar Brewing Company opens.
Cheers! Prost! Gunbae!
~Andy