Jane’s Beer Store

The beer seems overpriced and while you’ll find a few gems, the overall selection isn’t that much better than whole foods. I think my expectations may also have been high based on other Unilocal reviews.

Wow beer beer beer and more beer! Jane’s has those hard to snag varietals and definitely things I’ve never see nor tasted. It does look a little small from the outside but don’t let that fool you. Wish they were open a bit later (just an hour or so).

Go here for beer. Recommend getting: ooooooo uuuuuu beer. sweet. word.

Very good beer selection. The employees are very knowledgeable about the beer in their store and offer good suggestion on types of beers you are inquiring about.

Amazing beer selection covering both domestic and imported beers. I have been able to get some hard-​to-​find beers there and try some I’d never seen based on the suggestions from the staff.
I always come here when I’m in downtown Mountain View. It’s a nice after-​dinner walk for us.

Dangerous — adjective \dān-​j-​rs; dān-​jrs, –zhrs\
1) characterized by danger; involving possible harm, pain or death
2) describing a store with such a wonderful collection of tasty craft brew that one could a) spend far more money than planned; b) become so overwhelmed by great choices that speech becomes difficult; c) injure oneself carrying it all to the car
I think I’ve found Beer Heaven, and it’s name is Jane’s Beer Store. Jane’s offers an incredible collection of craft brew from all over the world. And the staff know their stuff. Every experience for me so far has been like being a kid in a candy store. (Did I ever mention I like craft beer?)
Want to try a good «sour beer»? I did on a recent visit, so the staff showed me about a dozen from this style, with detailed descriptions of each. (most liquor stores in the area are lucky to have one sour beer). I bought two right off the bat.
Then the conversation moved to porters. So many great choices. I chose a bomber of a baltic style porter from a brewery I’d never heard of. And I learned all about this style, and how, unlike most porters, the beer goes through a lagering process. Who knew?
And don’t get me started on the IPAs, double IPAs, imperial IPAs, etc. So many choices here that I had to escape after two more large-​bottle purchases.
Definitely dangerous, but I look forward to my next visit, when I hope to make even more new discoveries… after I set a spending limit.

They have a great selection but it is a bit pricey. For the harder to find bottles I don’t mind paying a bit more but some of them are pretty common and can be found cheaper elsewhere. I have purchased a number of bottles that I have never been able to find anywhere else and they are amazing. They also have an extensive selection from Clown Shoes which I love. It is usually overly warm in the store if the weather is warm outside which is uncomfortable. It is very cramped so you are better off not having children with you or large purses over your shoulder as you will probably knock something over. This is a must stop for any local craft beerhound.

They do it right, and coming here on a consistent basis it gets better and better. Downtown Mtn View could use a place like this, just as a change of pace, and cool place to either try a new brew and go off the beaten path of your local liquor store.
+specialty selection is pretty deep
+price is pretty worthy, as this isn’t a bevmo or a mass quantity beer vendor
+staff was friendly, yup, no beer snobs or pushy sellers. They helped me make selections easily. Sometimes you get the person who is occupied when you need attention, but hey, can’t complain.
+I like the Square emailed receipts, gives you a record of what you purchased, so you wont forget that new beer you tried.
–wish there were tastings or gatherings.

Chain stores like Bevmo! and Total Wine can eat their hearts out. In fact, if one of those places is out of, or doesn’t carry a beer you want, chances are you’ll find it here. Trust me, I know from experience. If Jane’s doesn’t have what you’re looking for, they’ll likely be able to set up an online order for you.
I love Jane’s beer store. It was a must when stocking up for a weekend get together, or on your way home from trying something new at the local pub and wanting one of your own. Or two or three.
Added bonus: No snobs here. Have a question or need advice? The friendly folks that work here are happy to help without that uppercrusty beer snob judgement you might find at other lesser establishments.

Went here tonight to get some great beer — in that, it was a success. However, both my boyfriend and I were overcharged by a lot, by $ 30 and $ 9 respectively. Their beer is already expensive, so we almost didn’t even notice the drastic increase in price over what we expected. Once we pointed it out to the cashier he fixed the problem, and had to call over the other guy working to help. I paid in credit card and they couldn’t figure out how to refund it so they eventually just did cash.
I’d say if you buy here, focus carefully on how much you’re charged. Given that this happened twice in a row, I’d guess it’s pretty common there. They need to spend more time training their workers on the register.

This little bottle shop is pretty cool. They have a great assortment of the usual fare that comes across the region. It’s a nice shop to add to your list of usuals if you are in the area.
+ They do special release sales on selected specialty beers so people can get a chance to buy limited stuff
+ They will do email raffles sometimes for über limited stuff
+ They sell singles in the fridge
+ Cool staff, friendly without being snobby or overly salesy
+ Pricing is within range of what is expected, maybe a tad higher given Mountain View but nothing crazy
The only reason why I would not give this place 5 stars is that I would not say they do extra stuff like do tastings or somehow get beers other stores don’t get. They are still kinda new though, so maybe in the future!

I’ve known about this place for a long time and finally went the other night. My boyfriend really enjoyed looking around and they seemed to have an awesome selection. Everything was really well marked, in terms of price, we never had to ask. They also had a good variety of proper glass wear and other supplies for enjoying good beer!

Much improved since it’s first year. Not sure what happened but they seemed to find their grove with the hours. –1 star for the «too cool for you» attitude from a couple of the workers. They aren’t as excited to help as Artisan, so we still go there more often. But Jane’s is okay and the selection is great.

Great beer selection, especially for such a small shop. Pricey, sure, but lots of these are beers you’re not going to find at BevMo or a grocery store. Jane’s is a great option in a super convenient location.

You had me at «Beer»!
One might think I took a road trip to the Bay Area for beer — but I did visit friends too! I even stopped in at Jane’s, with a friend.
It’s a cool small shop that serves, well, you guessed it — beer. Definitely a better selection than you’ll find at major chain grocers as well as corner liquor stores. Prices seem about right though I didn’t see a lot of really rare, or special releases to compare. I will say that if I lived local, I’d definitely be a regular to be able to try different beers from all over the world.

How could you not like a beer store? Great selection in downtown Mountain View.
customer 6 packs are cool.

Jane’s no longer my girlfriend. In my previous three visits, I walked out twice with no beer which is hard to do. The presentation has gotten poorer, one of the refrigerators is gone, and another was blowing out heat. The service has been fine, but nothing special and it’s still overprices by a dollar or more compared to other beer «store’s».
I won’t be returning anytime soon…

I can’t believe I walked by this place probably 6 or 7 times before noticing it existed. Really cool shop! Huge beer selection (and also a pretty solid cider selection as well).
My favorite thing is their custom 6 packs — love that they go above and beyond to pick out 6 beers that their staff likes as a way of recommending something new. Definitely a great way to expand your beer horizons.

Above average beers, and some interesting entries, though the selection is somewhat small. if you’re feeling adventurous, definitely a place to come if you’re pretty local– Sunnyvale and Mountain View.
The staff has seemed basically knowledgeable the few times I’ve been in and definitely love beer.
The hours seem a little strange. I’ve driven by at times they’re supposed to have been open and they weren’t.
Sticker shock can definitely be an issue. Certain beers that can be found at other retailers, some within walking distance, are generally at least a dollar, if not two or more, higher for a six pack. I realize you don’t go into a place like a boutique beer store looking for average beers, but Paulaner, Weihenstephaner and similar beers are becoming more mainstream so it’d be wise to keep an eye on some of those prices if the beers are more widely available.
I’d suggest a few more seasonal items. It can get interesting at Oktoberfest time, but pickings are still a little slim. It’d be nice to see some more exotic beers at certain times of the year, not just primarily Belgian beers and the well overdone American Pales.
All in all, a good solid place to come to get some bottles to experiment with.

Speaks volumes about this small, easily forgotten store on a Mountain View side street that, when you visit a certain large, well-​known beverages outlet and ask them if they have something in stock, you get directed here if they don’t.
And what a find Jane’s is! Can’t say enough good things about this store. There’s a huge selection of darn good craft beers, both domestic and foreign, that’s many times that of what you’d get at a BevMo or other specialty store. The staff here is super obliging, especially Stacy if I remember the name correctly. They’re eager to break apart boxes or multipacks in order to get single bottles for you, and they can easily search their inventory to find that obscure brew, whether in their fridges or in their non-​refrigerated displays. Even if they don’t have something in stock, they’ll eagerly take requests.
And the best part? The prices are perfectly reasonable, given the sheer breadth of their scope.
Definitely a must-​visit place, whether you’re looking for that hard-​to-​find brew, or just trying to spice up your personal beer routine.