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On the streets of Monterey overlooking the Pacific, the scent of hops drifts on the ocean breeze. In just 10 years since its founding in 2014, one brewery has earned 13 Great American Beer Festival (GABF) medals, 6 World Beer Cup medals, and back-to-back recognition as the #3 Best Brewery (Small Regional) in the U.S. by Craft Beer & Brewing magazine. That brewery is Alvarado Street Brewery.
In January 2025, Nagano Trading, one of Japan’s largest American craft beer importers, began distributing Alvarado Street Brewery. The extraordinary beers once available only around Monterey are now accessible to craft beer fans in Japan.
*The author has not visited this brewery. This article is based on public reviews, official information, and award records.
Alvarado Street Brewery — Key Facts
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Official Name | Alvarado Street Brewery |
| Founded | 2014 |
| Founders | John Hill and J.C. Hill (father and son) |
| Production Facility | 1315 Dayton Street, Suite E, Salinas, CA 93901 |
| Monterey Brewpub | 426 Alvarado St, Monterey, CA 93940 |
| Taprooms | 5 locations: Monterey / Carmel / Oldtown Salinas / Production Salinas / Alvarado at the Pitch |
| Brewing System | 20bbl (Salinas HQ) / 10bbl (Monterey) / 5bbl R&D (Carmel) |
| Website | asb.beer |
| @alvaradostreetbrewery (96K followers) |
Specialties: West Coast IPA, Hazy IPA, Sour Ale, Lager — ranked in 5 style categories
Awards: 13 GABF Medals + 6 World Beer Cup Medals
In just 10 years since founding, Alvarado Street Brewery has dominated America’s two premier beer competitions.
Great American Beer Festival (GABF) Awards
| Year | Beer | Medal | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Mai Tai P.A. | Gold | American-Style Strong Pale Ale |
| 2020 | Mai Tai P.A. | Bronze | American-Style Strong Pale Ale (149 entries) |
| 2020 | Double Cone | Silver | Imperial IPA (166 entries) |
| 2020 | Haole Punch | Silver | Contemporary Gose (81 entries) |
| 2018 | Mai Tai P.A. | Gold | American-Style Strong Pale Ale |
| 2016 | Mai Tai P.A. | Silver | American-Style Strong Pale Ale |
| 2015 | Mai Tai P.A. | Gold | American-Style Strong Pale Ale |
*The above lists only major awards verified via web search. The brewery officially claims 13 total medals, with additional wins across other beers.
World Beer Cup Awards (2024-2025)
| Year | Beer | Medal | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Howzit Punch | Gold | American-Style Sour Ale |
| 2025 | Contains No Juice | Silver | Juicy or Hazy Imperial IPA |
| 2025 | Mai Tai: Gold Label | Bronze | American-Style Strong Pale Ale |
| 2024 | Howzit Punch | Silver | American-Style Sour Ale |
| 2024 | Mai Tai P.A. | Bronze | American-Style Strong Pale Ale |
| 2024 | Single Cone | Bronze | American-Style IPA |
The 2025 World Beer Cup featured 8,375 entries from 1,761 breweries across 49 countries — the “Olympics of Beer.” Alvarado Street earned Gold, Silver, and Bronze simultaneously.
Industry Rankings (Craft Beer & Brewing “Best in Beer”)
| Year | Ranking |
|---|---|
| 2025 | U.S. #4 Small Regional Brewery / Mai Tai: Readers’ Top 25 Beers #6 / Double Cone: Editor’s Pick |
| 2024 | U.S. #3 Small Regional Brewery (2 consecutive years) |
| 2023 | U.S. #3 Small Regional Brewery |
In 2025, they ranked in 5 style categories: West Coast IPA (#12), Sour Ale (#5), Hazy IPA (#15), Pale Ale (#14), Lager (#18).
What American Beer Geeks Are Saying
Untappd Ratings
| Metric | Data |
|---|---|
| Flagship Mai Tai P.A. | 3.94 / 5 (47,741 check-ins / 31,384 ratings) |
| Top Beer Murkaholics | 4.3 / 5 (1,934 ratings) |
| Cold Pressed (Hazy IPA) | 4.1 / 5 (11,162 ratings) |
| Citraveza (IPL) | 3.8 / 5 (2,463 ratings) |
Untappd reviews for Mai Tai P.A. frequently mention “explosive tropical notes of passion fruit, mango, and lychee,” “restrained bitterness with overwhelming hop aroma,” and “clean, light mouthfeel.” The “dry yet tropical” character from 100% Mosaic hops captivates beer geeks worldwide.
BeerAdvocate
Alvarado Street Brewery also receives high marks on BeerAdvocate, particularly in the IPA and Sour Ale categories. Mai Tai PA Gold Label has earned “Outstanding” class ratings.
Recommended Alvarado Street Beers Available in Japan
The following beers are available in Japan through Nagano Trading (Antenna America).
Mai Tai P.A. (WC IPA)
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Style | West Coast IPA |
| ABV | 6.5% |
| Hops | 100% Mosaic |
| Price | ¥1,488 (tax incl., 473ml) |
| Untappd | 3.94 / 5 (47,741 check-ins) |
| Awards | GABF Gold×3 + Silver×1 + Bronze×1 / WBC Bronze×1 |
This flagship boasts the remarkable achievement of “5 GABF medals in 6 years.” Built on a simple American 2-row malt grain bill with 100% Mosaic hops, it delivers tropical aromas of passion fruit, guava, and lychee with a dry, clean finish. True to its concept of “evoking a Mai Tai cocktail,” this IPA achieves cocktail-like drinkability while remaining unmistakably an IPA.
Other Available Beers
| Beer Name | Style | Price (tax incl.) | Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nectaron Westeez | IPA | ¥1,573 | 473ml |
| Hopres Ski | Hazy Double IPA | ¥1,691 | 473ml |
| Brown Beer | Amber Ale | ¥1,455 | 473ml |
Notably, Hopres Ski (Hazy DIPA) is in the same DDH style family as “Contains No Juice,” which won WBC 2025 Silver. A must-try for hazy IPA lovers.
Where to Buy
Alvarado Street Brewery beers can be purchased through the following channels.
Antenna America (Official Importer)
Available on the Antenna America official EC site operated by Nagano Trading. New products have been arriving regularly since the January 2025 launch.
Antenna America – Alvarado Street Brewery Products
Other Retailers
Search “Alvarado Street Brewery” on Rakuten
Search “Alvarado Street Brewery” on Amazon Japan
Limited quantities — act fast! Mai Tai P.A. in particular, as the brewery’s flagship, often sells out quickly upon arrival.
What Makes Alvarado Street Brewery Special
What sets Alvarado Street Brewery apart is their “extraordinary range of styles.”
- West Coast IPA: Mai Tai P.A. (GABF Gold×3) — Perfect balance of dry & tropical
- Hazy/Juicy IPA: Contains No Juice (WBC 2025 Silver) — Peak juiciness
- Sour Ale: Howzit Punch (WBC 2025 Gold) — Passion fruit × orange × guava tropical sour
- Lager: Monterey Beer — Clean, locally beloved lager
- Amber/Brown: Brown Beer — Deep malt expression
The claim “excellent at everything they brew” is proven by their Best in Beer rankings across 5 categories. While many breweries excel at IPAs alone, few earn recognition from dank IPAs to clean lagers.
Access & Social Media
Google Maps — Monterey Brewpub
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1. Where is Alvarado Street Brewery located?
Alvarado Street Brewery is based in Monterey, California, USA. Founded in 2014 by John Hill and J.C. Hill (father and son), they operate 5 locations across Monterey, Carmel, and Salinas. Their main production facility is a 20-barrel brewhouse in Salinas.
Q2. What is the Untappd rating for Mai Tai P.A.?
Mai Tai P.A. has a 3.94 / 5 rating on Untappd with 47,741 check-ins and 31,384 ratings. Brewed with 100% Mosaic hops, it features tropical aromas of passion fruit, guava, and lychee.
Q3. Where can I buy it in Japan?
Available on the Antenna America EC site operated by Nagano Trading. Mai Tai P.A. is priced at ¥1,488 (tax included, 473ml). Limited quantities — early purchase recommended.
Q4. What’s the difference between West Coast IPA and Hazy IPA?
West Coast IPA (like Mai Tai P.A.) is clear, dry, with pronounced bitterness and hop aroma. Hazy IPA (like Contains No Juice) is turbid, juicy, with milder bitterness. Alvarado Street has won awards in both styles. Learn more in our DDH/TDH Complete Guide.
Q5. What are GABF and World Beer Cup?
GABF (Great American Beer Festival) is America’s largest beer competition, held annually. World Beer Cup is the world’s largest beer judging competition, held biennially — often called the “Olympics of Beer.” The 2025 edition featured 8,375 entries from 1,761 breweries across 49 countries.
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