Cask & Flask Liquors

Store

14520 Camden Ave
San Jose, California, 95124-2926
United States

(408) 371-0403 | map
PLACE STATS
Average:
3.93
Reviews:
6
Ratings:
17
pDev:
20.87%
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Reviewed by IrishMASMS from California

1.07/5  rDev -72.8%
vibe: 1 | quality: 1 | service: 1.25 | selection: 1
Since this place sold in 2022, the selection and quality took a nosedive. I no longer bother stopping in, and no longer follow their Instagram. They have some local can IPAs, but that is about it.
Oct 01, 2023
 
Rated: 4.1 by Spaceman_Jer from Colorado

Jan 22, 2020
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Reviewed by Rockjocknroll from California

4.63/5  rDev +17.8%
vibe: 3.75 | quality: 4.75 | service: 4.75 | selection: 4.75
Cask n Flask is always on my go-to list. The owner is a pleasure to be around and discuss beer with. She is not only knowledgable about her beers but keeps tons in stock. Almost every brewery you could want is represented and then some. The prices are pretty standard (aged stuff has quite a premium as well as producers like Cantillon, though). Re-selling Westy 12 isn't exactly the most ethical thing but how else are the rest of us supposed to try it? You can't blame the shop for the not-so-reputable clientele there for a 30 pack of cheap lager, cheap whiskey or lotto tickets (hey, you have to make money somehow and craft beer is only a portion of a living).

I always look forward to my extended drive to visit C&F.
Jan 08, 2016
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Reviewed by chrisjws from California

4.19/5  rDev +6.6%
vibe: 2 | quality: 4.5 | service: 4 | selection: 5
Don't let the appearance fool you, this is one of the best places in San Jose to get high quality and rare craft beer. Their prices are a bit iffy at times, but just be aware of what you're getting and the normal prices and you can do just fine. They get some stuff that almost nowhere else gets, so be sure to scan the full lineup there. Sometimes they have stuff behind the counter, so be sure to ask.
Apr 12, 2015
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Rated by SaulFox from California

4.75/5  rDev +20.9%
vibe: 4.75 | quality: 4.75 | service: 4.75 | selection: 4.75
They have a great selection of brews. I've found Pliny, Cantillon, Westy 12, Prarie, and other sought-after delights!
Apr 01, 2015
 
Rated: 3.81 by brywhite from California

Mar 04, 2015
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Reviewed by CJNAPS from California

3.81/5  rDev -3.1%
vibe: 3.75 | quality: 3.5 | service: 3.75 | selection: 4.25
Nice vibe with the ladies that work there, Great beer selection they had it all. Prices were some of the cheapest around. pretty big cooler in the back and three aisles of beer. Great place
Jan 27, 2015
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Reviewed by Plasmafunk from California

4.19/5  rDev +6.6%
vibe: 3.75 | quality: 4.25 | service: 4.25 | selection: 4.25
In South San Jose, this is one of the best places around. Looks a little dingy from the outside but I never felt unsafe. Good all around selection. I've bought Sucaba and Black Tuesday from there recently. Prices marked up $1-3 or so.
Jan 25, 2015
 
Rated: 4.41 by Fogindex from California

Dec 25, 2014
 
Rated: 3.96 by richard_stanton from California

Aug 21, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Liverocks from Delaware

Aug 09, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by Paccamacca from California

Jul 11, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by Broccoli from California

Jun 20, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by vdub24 from California

Jun 15, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by ironchefkook from California

Feb 20, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Sarmartay from California

Nov 05, 2013
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Reviewed by MssrTussaud from California

3.82/5  rDev -2.8%
vibe: 3 | quality: 4.25 | service: 3 | selection: 4.5
This is a corner liquor store in a run-down strip mall storefront in older San Jose.

Pretty wide selection of craft, from new locals like Santa Clara Valley Brewing to distributed things like Boulevard, Prairie, Dogfish Head. Most beers are refrigerated.

Prices run $1 to $2 higher than everywhere else. They seem to have a Bruery Reserve membership, so they put out things like Melange No. 3 ($35), Sans Pangaie, etc. I was surprised to see Bois for $35 since it's $30 everywhere else.

They have a beermenus listing, but it's not super-accurate: a lot of things they claim to have, have actually been sold out for a while. And prices can be understated on there. The people that run the store don't really seem to know what they're selling, except they'll tell you ____ is rare, in a clear attempt to upsell.

Expensive, a little shady... But it's something; for a long time, San Jose had nothing.
Jun 24, 2013
Cask & Flask Liquors in San Jose, CA
Place rating: 3.93 out of 5 with 17 ratings