Triple Rock Brewery & Ale House

About the Business

Specialties

From its opening in 1986, Triple Rock has specialized in brewing and serving craft beer in a relaxed, classic tavern atmosphere. On any given day, choose from a selection of 10+ handcrafted beers brewed on site. Some favorites include the IPAX West Coast style IPA, Red Rock American Red Ale, Black Rock Porter, Stonehenge Stout, Titanium American Strong Ale, Pinnacle English Style Pale Ale, and Dragon's Milk American Brown Ale, but make sure to check out the rotating selection of small batch specialty brews.

History

Established in 1985.

Brothers John and Reid Martin (then ages 25 and 28), established Triple Rock in 1985. Triple Rock is the result of John and Reid's love for beer and brewing, as well as the love of classic American taverns (and dive bars). For Triple Rock, their idea was to create a place that would be simple and accessible to craft beer and classic tavern aficionados like themselves. More than 25 years after brewing their first brew, John and Reid Martin are considered "founding fathers" in the brewpub industry, and have gone on to build a small empire of award-winning breweries and bars (Big Time Brewery in Seattle, Drakes Brewing Co. in San Leandro, and Jupiter in Berkeley). Still, Triple Rock remains their favorite. "It's where real brewpub beer began in the Bay Area," says John. "We feel lucky to have been there at the beginning of the craft brewing renaissance". Some say that you can see a little of Triple Rock in almost every brewpub.

Meet the Business Owner

Business owner information

John M.

Business Owner

Brothers John and Reid Martin (then ages 25 and 28), established Triple Rock in 1985. Triple Rock is the result of John and Reid's love for beer and brewing, as well as the love of classic American taverns (and dive bars). For Triple Rock, their idea was to create a place that would be simple and accessible to craft beer and classic tavern aficionados like themselves.