Valley Brewing Company is Stockton’s oldest brewery and the city's only microbrewery, specializing in hand-crafted ales and unique custom beers. It serves as a multi-purpose venue featuring sports viewing on nine screens, family-friendly dining, and the Take 5 Jazz Club for live jazz performances. Additional amenities include room rental for private events seating 20-120.

Stockton’s oldest brewery Only microbrewery in Stockton Hand-crafted ales Take 5 Jazz Club Sports bar with nine screens Family dining
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Black Cat Stout
A robust stout with roasted coffee and chocolate notes, smooth and full-bodied.
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Old Inventory Barleywine
A rich, complex barleywine with caramel, toffee, and dark fruit flavors, aged for depth.
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Uberhoppy IPA
A bold and hoppy Imperial IPA with intense citrus and pine notes, balanced by a strong malt backbone.
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Silver Medal, California State Fair 2015 for Old Inventory Barleywine 2015
Gold Medal, Great American Beer Festival 2008 for Uberhoppy IPA 2008

Top Winner for BEST OF BEST: BEST BREWERY, BEST CRAFT BEER AND PUB/BEER MENU, BEST BAR FOOD MENU (2025).