Santa Clara Valley Brewing to Close its Doors on Dec. 28
Santa Clara Valley Brewing (101 E. Alma Ave., San Jose) has confirmed that their last day of business will be this coming Saturday, Dec. 28.
In a Facebook post on Friday, they wrote:
Yes it’s true: SCVB is closing. But as we fade into San Jose history we’d like to thank all of our friends who have supported us these past seven years. It’s been an absolute pleasure sharing good times and great beers with you!
The taproom is open through December 28th so come on down and enjoy a few final pints with us. We’ve still got all your favorites on tap, plus great prices on beer to go.
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In recent weeks, Santa Clara Valley Brewing has collaborated with a number of local San Jose breweries, including Strike Brewing Company, Clandestine Brewing, Camino Brewing Co. and Uproar Brewing Company.
Santa Clara Valley Brewing closes its doors on a high note, following triumphant showings at the prestigious Great American Beer Festival from both earlier this year for their Dry Creek Blonde Ale (bronze medal winner, German-Style Koelsch category) and last year as well for their Alviso Mills Hefeweizen (silver medal winner, German-Style Wheat Ale category).
Final Schedule
General manager Brian Moore (‘BMo’) let me know earlier today that the taproom will be open as much as possible to accommodate the increasing number of folks showing up for Santa Clara Valley Brewing’s final days.
The schedule for the final week:
- Monday (12/23): 12 – 6pm
- Tuesday (12/24): 12 – 4pm
- Closed Wednesday (12/25) for Christmas
- Thursday (12/26): 12 – 8pm
- Friday (12/27): 12 – 9pm
- Saturday (12/28): 12 – 8pm
There will be a free comedy show on Saturday, 12/28 from 8pm – 10pm.
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Pics below from some recent visits to Santa Clara Valley Brewing.
Dec. 22, 2019 (earlier today):
The final tap list.
The inimitable BMo with a pour of Saved by the Helles Lager, a collaboration beer with Clandestine Brewing.
The current bottles and cans available for purchase though quickly selling out.
A bunch of the current and previously released bottled and canned Santa Clara Valley Brewing beers.
A pour of Dark Humor Dark Wit, a collaboration beer with Camino Brewing Company.
Oct. 23, 2019:
A fresh pour of Santa Clara Valley Brewing Umunhum Pale Ale.
Santa Clara Valley Brewing co-founder and brewmaster Steve Donohue and BMo.
Oct. 6, 2019:
Santa Clara Valley Brewing Dry Creek Blonde Ale, the aforementioned bronze medal winner at this year’s 2019 Great American Beer Festival.
June 2, 2019:
Santa Clara Valley Brewing Pete’s Support Belgian Style IPA.
I’ve enjoyed writing about Santa Clara Valley Brewing and, like many other folks, will miss them greatly.