ALVARADO STREET BREWERY: THE PLANT IS OFFICIALLY OPEN!
Well, the time has finally come! After an incredible amount of hard work, planning, and dedication, we're beyond excited to announce that our brand-new production brewery and tasting room in Castroville, affectionately known as The Plant, is officially OPEN FOR BUSINESS!
We celebrated our Grand Opening on Saturday, November 7th, and to say we were blown away by the turnout would be an understatement. From longtime supporters and familiar faces to new friends visiting us for the very first time, the energy throughout the day was incredible. We couldn't have asked for a better way to kick off this next chapter of Alvarado Street Brewery.
A massive THANK YOU to everyone who came out to celebrate with us and help christen our forever home. We wouldn't be where we are today without your continued love and support, and we're truly honored to share this milestone with all of you.
Welcome to Our New Home
Nestled against the farmland of Castroville, with our beloved Mai Tai branding greeting you from the grain silo as you pull into the parking lot, The Plant represents a major milestone for Alvarado Street Brewery.
After more than 12 years of brewing on the Monterey Peninsula, this new facility gives us the room to grow our production operation while continuing to experiment, innovate, and push the boundaries of what we do.
Inside, our new 50-barrel BrauKon brewhouse stretches high above the tasting room, serving as the backdrop to a relaxed space with comfortable leather seating and plenty of room to settle in with a fresh beer. Outside, our shaded biergarten offers even more space to kick back, enjoy the Castroville sunshine, and spend some quality time with friends and family.
We've also incorporated pieces of our history throughout the building, including custom glass inserts on our brewing tanks featuring artwork, beers, and moments that have helped shape Alvarado Street over the years.
It's a new home for our beer, but unmistakably Alvarado.
Introducing Sharp Pours: A New Way to Enjoy Lager
One of the features we're particularly excited to share is our brand-new Sharp Pours draft system, bringing a supremely ice-cold lager drinking experience unlike anything else on the Central Coast.
Designed to serve our favorite lagers at exceptionally cold temperatures, Sharp Pours deliver a crisp, refreshing experience that takes an already great beer to another level.
Alongside Sharp Pours, The Plant features a full lineup of Alvarado Street favorites, rotating specialty releases, fresh beer available to-go, and exclusive merchandise.
Whether you're stopping by for a quick pint, picking up some fresh cans, or spending an afternoon in the biergarten, there's plenty to enjoy at our new home.
The Plant in the News
Our new Castroville brewery has been getting some love from the local press! We're incredibly grateful to the publications and journalists who have helped share our story and introduce The Plant to the community.
Check out some of the recent coverage:
- Edible Monterey Bay – The Plant from Alvarado Brewing Opens Nov. 7 — A closer look at our new brewery, tasting room, and the experience we've created in Castroville.
- The Salinas Californian – Alvarado Street Brewery Unveils Forever Home — Coverage of our new production facility and what this expansion means for the future of Alvarado Street Brewery.
- Monterey County NOW – Alvarado Street's Much-Anticipated Castroville Taproom to Open November 7 — A preview of our Grand Opening and the new space.
A big thank you to everyone who has helped spread the word!
Come Visit Us!
The Plant is now open Wednesday through Sunday, with a rotating lineup of food trucks, plenty of fresh beer, and a whole lot more to come.
THE PLANT – ALVARADO STREET BREWERY
11440 Commercial Parkway
Castroville, CA 95012
Tasting Room Hours
- Wednesday & Thursday: 3–9 PM
- Friday: 3–10 PM
- Saturday: 1–9 PM
- Sunday: 1–7 PM
- Monday & Tuesday: Closed
We're incredibly proud of what we've built here, and even more excited to finally share it with all of you. The Grand Opening was just the beginning, and we can't wait to start making new memories together at The Plant.
Come grab a fresh beer, check out the new digs, and make yourself at home.
VIVA LA CASTROVILLE!
