MIGRATION WEST COAST IPA

Lake Merritt, the nation’s first government-owned wildlife refuge, serves as an important rest stop for migrating waterfowl during their spring and fall north-south migrations and is home to over 00 different types of birds. This West Coast IPA was generously hopped with Centennial, Idaho 7, and HBC 586 with a simple malt bill. It is bright with aromas of eucalyptus and pine with subtle hints of tobacco, lemongrass, and walnut. (7.3% ABV)

DRINK BEER, SLAY DRAGON WEST COAST IPA

Whether you’re looking for some liquid courage or toasting a personal success, this West Coast IPA is here for you. It’s citrus-y, fruit-y, and pine-y with subtle sweetness and perfect bitterness. Andrew Ritter was one of the founding brewers at Linden Street. He loved family, friends, brewing beer, and rugby. He would laugh deeply and toast, “Drink beer, slay dragon!” When he died at age 31 from ALS, we lost a dear son, brother, friend, and colleague. Andrew, we love and miss you! (6.2% ABV)

UNDER THE MARQUEE LIGHTS HAZY IPA

This Hazy IPA really does shine brightly featuring everything you’re looking for in the style. Aromas of guava, passion fruit, and pineapple are mixed in with classic citrus and stone fruit undertones. The malt sparkles through with hints of breakfast cereal and white bread followed by a hoppy pine finish. (6.8% ABV)

STREET CAR SCANDAL OATMEAL STOUT

Starting in 1903, Key System provided electric streetcar and bus service to Alameda and Contra Costa. General Motors acquired it, dissolved it and was later found guilty of monopolizing surface transportation in what became known as the “Streetcar Scandal.” Today, remnants of this transit system can be found throughout Oakland. This beer is lightly sweet with no bitterness, with sweet aromatics of chocolate and pie crust.  (5.4% ABV)

SEVENTH STREET BLUES WEST COAST PILSNER

Oakland is considered one of the biggest contributors to what was called “West Coast Blues.” After the Pullman Porters helped lay the foundation for the Black middle class in Oakland, the city flourished and Seventh Street became the entertainment and social center for this community. This can label was designed by Sam Hastings. This Pilsner features grapefruit, orange, mango, and pineapple on the nose and is lightly sweet and moderately bitter. (ABV 6.0%)

PROPER HOOLIGAN ENGLISH MILD

This classic English Mild combines a subtle blend of layered caramel malts with floral British hops to create a smooth, easy drinking beer. Perfect for watching your favorite soccer team or sipping at your backyard BBQ. Enjoy responsibly. Be a Proper Hooligan! (4.1% ABV)

LIMITLESS AND BOUNDLESS BAVARIAN HEFEWEIZEN

On January 11, 1935, Amelia Earhart became the first person to fly solo across the Pacific from Honolulu to Oakland, California. Earhart also departed from Oakland to begin both attempts at world circumnavigation. Although she never succeeded, her bravery is reflected in her quote: “Never interrupt someone doing something you said couldn’t be done.”  In this Bavarian Hefeweizen, the bready wheat and malt backbone allows  the yeast to bloom with banana and clove notes. (5.3% ABV)

MANDARINA SUPREME SOUR ALE WITH TANGERINE AND CARA CARA ORANGE

Tangerine and Cara Cara orange bring this sour ale into supremely delicious territory! Bright, light straw color with bright orange aromas and sweet aromatics of pie crust. Light in body but full in flavor. [5.5% ABV]

ZAPATOS DE BAILE MEXICAN LAGER

Dance has always been a cultural focal point in Oakland. In the 1920’s, locals enjoyed swing dancing and Latin jazz at Sweet’s Ballroom. In the 1970’s, Boogaloo was invented right here in Oakland, sweeping the nation as funk music exploded onto the stage. The Oakland Ballet Company has featured classical ballet here for over 50 years. And don’t forget our own MC Hammer! This Lager is gently sweet and very slightly bitter with light body and medium carbonation. (5.0% ABV)

EAST BAY NIGHTS BLACK LAGER

2022 Silver Medal winner in the German Black Lager category at the prestigious Great American Beer Festival ®, East Bay Nights is our tribute to the classic German Schwarzbier. Don’t let the color fool you! This beer is light on the palate and packed full of flavor. Notes of coffee and bittersweet chocolate with just a touch of Noble hops round out the roasted malt profile. (5.2% ABV)

NEW OAKLAND GLOW PILSNER

One of our original core beers and voted “Best East Bay Brew” in 2020 by Oakland Magazine readers, this lager is floral on the nose and light in body. This is a crisp, well balanced lager that pairs well with everything from pizza to pate. (4.8% ABV)

WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS RASPBERRY WHEAT

Back by popular demand, this Raspberry Lemon Wheat is a deluge of fruity aromas and flavors. Prepare your tastebuds for a tart raspberry and lemon downpour! This beer is raspberry-forward with slight strawberry or blueberry aromas, punctuated by citrusy lemon aromas. (ABV 5.0%)

NELSON THE NIGHT HERON HOPPY LAGER

Paying homage to the black-crowned heron, Oakland’s official bird, this lager has notes of honeydew melon, apple and citrus. (5.2% ABV)

BAY SHORE FOG HAZY IPA HAZY IPA

Our core Hazy IPA is generously hopped with Comet, Citra, and Chinook giving it rich aromas of lychee and other tropical fruits in addition to a balanced dose of grapefruit and citrus peel. Using the same yeast as our latest Lucky
Dog Hazy IPA and Tropical State of Mind Juicy IPA but treated differently in the brewing process to produce a slightly different thiol expression. (7.5% ABV)