All of our beers are crafted in small batches using only premium ingredients. Over the years, our line up of German beers has made a name for itself and now our new 6000-barrel brewhouse allows us the creativity to craft a wide variety of appealing styles and flavors. Our beer is available to-go HERE for pickup or delivery from our brewery.

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CORE BEERS

NEW OAKLAND GLOW PILSNER (VOTED BEST EAST BAY BREW 2020)

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

New Oakland Glow is our rebranded Pilsner, one of our original core beers and voted as the “Best of the East Bay Brew” by East Bay Express/Oakland Magazine readers in 2020 (thank you!). New Oakland Glow is one of our “Linden Street Series,” celebrating our roots as Linden Street Brewery, which was founded in 2009 in a warehouse on Linden Street. A crisp, biscuity light beer with subtle hopped finish.

Appearance: Pale straw color, thick frothy head the remains for most of consumption.

Aroma:  Light bready-ness with sharp floral hop aroma.

Taste: Crisp, clean, and refreshing. Some expressive noble hop bitterness finishes with a mild maltiness and floral hop aftertaste.

Mouthfeel/Finish: Light bodied, very crisp slightly acidic (due to carbonation)  mouthfeel.

ABV: 4.8%

Hops: HALLERTAU MITTELFRUH, MAGNUM, PERLE

Malt Bill: PROXIMITY PILSEN

EAST BAY NIGHTS BLACK LAGER (2022 WINNER OF SILVER AT THE GREAT AMERICAN BEER FESTIVAL ® IN THE GERMAN DARK LAGER BEER STYLE CATEGORY)

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

There’s nothing quite like our East Bay Nights. This is our award-winning 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.

Appearance: Very dark in color and while still technically a clear beer, this is about as black as it gets.  A light brown head slowly dissipates.

Aroma: Absolutely bursting with notes of roast malt and dark coffee.

Taste: The roast malt and coffee characteristics are prevalent and linger at the finish but clean, crisp lager notes combine with dark fruit to balance the experience.

Mouthfeel/Finish: Deceptively light for its color. The light and effervescent mouthfeel beautifully rounds out the roasted characteristics.

ABV: 5.2%

Hops: Tettnanger, Perle, Magnum

Malt Bill: Weyermann Barke Pilsner, Weyermann Barke Vienna, Weyermann Caramunich 2, Weyermann Carafa Dehusk 2, Weyermann Carafa Dehusk 3

**What is a BLACK LAGER? Check out our BLACK LAGER Style Guide**

BAYSHORE FOG HAZY IPA

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

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.

Appearance: Dark yellow in color with some haze, a moderate amount of white foam, and some lacing.

Aroma: Aromas rich with lychee, pineapple, and other various tropical fruits in addition to notes of grapefruit and citrus peel.

Taste: Slightly sweet with a subtle bitterness.

ABV: 7.5%

Hops: COMET, CITRA, CHINOOK

Malt Bill: PROXIMITY 2-ROW, PROXIMITY WHEAT MALT, PROXIMITY OAT MALT, RICE HULLS

DRINK BEER, SLAY DRAGON WEST COAST IPA

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

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. With
Andrew’s spirit in mind, whatever your own “Dragon” is, just go out there and slay! Andrew Ritter was one of the founding brewers at Linden Street and his incredible legacy lives on today at Oakland United Beerworks. 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!

Appearance: Clear, dark, yellow in color with moderate white foam & some lacing.

Aroma: Citrus notes, such as grapefruit and lemon, are balanced with peach-y undertones followed by hints cantaloupe and pine.

Taste: Subtle sweetness and moderately bitter. Medium bodied with moderate carbonation.

ABV: 7.1%

Hops: COLUMBUS, CHINOOK, MOSAIC

Malt Bill: PROXIMITY 2-ROW, ADMIRAL MALTINGS YOLO GOLD WHEAT

SPECIALTY AND SEASONAL BEERS

BIER TOWN  MÄRZEN

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

This amber, malty European lager is clean, rich, toasty, bready and the perfect way to celebrate Oktoberfest!

Appearance: Clear, dark amber color with a moderate amount of light brown foam and some lacing.

Aroma: Aromas of black tea, rosemary, and cider with some red apple, graham cracker crust, and hints of almond.

Taste: Gently sweet with no bitterness.

ABV: 5.5%

Malt Bill: ADMIRAL MALTINGS MIDWAY, ADMIRAL MALTINGS ADMIRAL PILS, ADMIRAL MALTINGS KILNSMITH

Hops: HELIOS

**What is a MÄRZEN? Check out our Märzen Style Guide**

HAPPY CAMPER SAISON

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

Story behind the name/beer can label: Whether you get a rush out of extreme cliff camping or are an inveterate fan of
glamping, you are included under our tent as a “Happy Camper”!  Saisons, refreshing and approachable even to non-beer drinkers, are a perfect accompaniment to grilling, toasting, napping, fishing or whatever your favorite pastime is. This pale and refreshing, classic beer style is dry and mildly bitter, highlighting the expressive yeast character that’s citrusy, spicy, and not overly phenolic.

Appearance: Clear, dark yellow in color with a moderate amount of foam and a moderate amount of lacing.

Aroma: Grapefruit, lemon, orange and pineapple with spicy notes of black pepper and clove.

Taste: Subtly sweet with soft malt character. Nice, dry finish.

ABV: 5.7%

Malt Bill: ADMIRAL MALTINGS FELDBLUME (PILSNER), ADMIRAL MALTINGS PACIFIC VICTOR (VIENNA), ADMIRAL MALTINGS YOLO GOLD WHEAT.

Hops: VISTA

DRAGONSLAYER WEST COAST IPA

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

Story behind the name/beer can label: Every year, we pay tribute to Andrew Ritter, who was our lead brewer when we were still Linden Street Brewing and who succumbed to ALS at the age of 31.  This year, we’re releasing “Dragonslayer West Coast IPA,” named with a nod to Andrew’s favorite toast: “Drink beer, slay dragon!” In this IPA, floral notes of honeysuckle, jasmine, and pine lead into a palate that’s lightly sweet with no sourness and an appropriate amount of bitterness. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of this beer will be donated to ALS Therapy Development Institute so by purchasing this beer, you further efforts toward treating and curing ALS. In 2022, you helped make OUB a top contributor to Ales for ALS. Thank you for supporting a worthy cause!

Appearance: Clear, dark yellow color with no particulates, a moderate amount of white foam, and no lacing.

Aroma: Floral notes of honeysuckle and jasmine, pine but also spruce with hints of muscat grape, orange, papaya, and honey.

Taste: Lightly sweet, no sourness, with appropriate bitterness. Medium body, medium carbonation.

ABV: 6.5%

Malt Bill: PROXIMITY 2-ROW, ADMIRAL MALTINGS YOLO GOLD WHEAT

Hops: CENTENNIAL, SIMCOE, CASCADE

TOURING CAR AMERICAN LAGER

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

Story behind the name/beer can label: Representing the Bay Area Mashers, Danny Martinson and this American Lager received the coveted Best of Show title at the 2022 CA State Homebrew Competition. Danny currently brews all of his award- winning beers out of his garage in Oakland’s Durant Manor neighborhood. This neighborhood was named
after the Durant Motors factory and headquarters that once operated there. Durant Motors was established in
1921 by former General Motors CEO William “Billy” Durant following his termination from GM. He successfully produced vehicles, such as the Touring Car, to rival those produced by GM until the summer of 1931. Part of the plant survives today as loft apartments and the Durant Square shopping center. Congratulations, Danny. We’re proud to produce your Best of Show American Lager in your honor!

Appearance: Bright, light straw color with some white foam and minimal lacing.

Aroma: White wine, grain, hay, and juniper.

Taste: Very subtly bitter. Light body, medium carbonation.

ABV: 4.5%

Malt Bill: ADMIRAL MALTINGS ADMIRAL PILS

Hops: STERLING

**What is an AMERICAN LAGER? Check out our American Lager Style Guide**

POLYCHROMATIC HAZY IPA

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

Brewed with Idaho 7, Citra, and HBC 586, this IPA is perfectly balanced and multidimensional with tropical aromas and
flavors of mango, passion fruit, and pineapple punctuated by stone fruit like nectarine and some subtle citrus notes.

Appearance: Dark yellow color with a moderate haze, some white foam, and a moderate amount of lacing.

Aroma: Tropical aromas of mango, passion fruit, and pineapple with nectarine and some citrus notes.

Taste: Moderate bitterness. Light body, medium carbonation.

ABV: 6.7%

Malt Bill: PROXIMITY 2-ROW, ADMIRAL MALTINGS YOLO GOLD WHEAT, ADMIRAL MALTINGS MALTED OATS, RICE HULLS

Hops: IDAHO 7, CITRA, HBC 586

A SHOULDER TO CRYO ON WEST COAST IPA

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

One of our most popular West Coast IPAs is back with a brand new cryo hop lineup. Cryo hops are produced by flash freezing fresh hops and isolating the lupulin glands from the green materials and pressing them into a concentrated pellet. These lupulin-enriched pellets add an extra pop of hop flavors and aromas.

Appearance: Bright, light straw color with a small amount of white foam and light lacing.

Aroma: Allspice, caraway, and clove, with hints of rose and banana. Floral perfume-y aromas with some violet, cantaloupe, and honeydew melon. Balanced by notes of pine spruce, lemongrass, subtle hints of vanilla.

Taste: Moderate bitterness. Light body, medium carbonation.

ABV: 6.5%

Malt Bill: Proximity 2-Row

Hops: HBC 586, Centennial, Mosaic

**What are CRYO HOPS? Check out our CRYO HOPS NOTES**

PRIDE OF THE TOWN BELGIAN BLOND ALE

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

Story behind the name and can label: Oakland United Beerworks is proud to support and partner with the Oakland LGBTQ Community Center, Oakland’s first all-inclusive, intergenerational wellness center for queer and trans people. The Center operates a range of programs, including peer support groups, substance use recovery, and the Glenn Burke Wellness Clinic, to name a few. As part of our ongoing commitment to awareness, inclusion, and community action, we are donating 11% of the profits from the sale of this pride beer to further support the people and programs of Oakland’s LGBTQ Community Center.

Appearance: Clear, light amber in color with minimal lacing.

Aroma: Allspice, caraway, and clove, with hints of rose and banana.

Taste: Slight sweetness and gently bitter. Medium body, mildly spicy, with mild carbonation.

ABV: 6.4%

Malt Bill: ADMIRAL MALTINGS FELDBLUME, PROXIMITY MUNICH 10, ADMIRAL CHIT
MALT, RICE HULLS

Hops: HELIOS

PARADISE FOUND POG SOUR ALE

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

This tropical delight is packed with passion fruit, orange, and guava- it’s your very own paradise in a glass!

Appearance: Light orange in color with some haze.

Aroma: Guava, mango with notes of passion fruit and honeysuckle.

Taste: Lightly sweet and no bitterness. Light body, medium carbonation.

ABV: 5.4%

Malt Bill: ADMIRAL MALTINGS FELDBLUME, ADMIRAL MALTINGS YOLO GOLD WHEAT, ADMIRAL MALTINGS MALTED OATS

Hops: HELIOS

LUCKY DOG HAZY IPA

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

Story behind the name and can label: Meet Sammy, a sweet 11-year old mixed American Pit Bull Terrier, who is currently being fostered and, like so many of her friends at Oakland Animal Services (OAS), looking for her forever home. Sammy is playful, affectionate and chill, loves meeting new people, and would be the perfect companion, whether you’re snuggling on the couch or going for a walk in the park.

Appearance: Dark yellow color with a moderate haze and a moderate amount of lacing.

Aroma: Lychee, guava, mango, with hints of lemon/ lime. Notes of bread dough with water cracker, white wine.

Taste: Lightly sour and gently bitter. Medium body, medium carbonation.

ABV: 7.2%

Malt Bill: RAHR STANDARD ALIX 2-ROW, ADMIRAL MALTINGS YOLO GOLD WHEAT, ADMIRAL MALTINGS MALTED OATS, PROXIMITY CRYSTAL VIENNA

Hops: HBC 586, MOSAIC, IDAHO 7

DAUNTLESS DOUBLE IPA

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

Story behind the name and can label: Dedicated to the fearless and the daring among us.

Appearance: Clear, dark yellow color with a moderate amount of white foam & some lacing.

Aroma: Tropical aromas of mango and pineapple finishing with grapefruit citrus notes.

Taste: Slightly sweet with a mild bitterness. Medium body, medium carbonation.

ABV: 8.8%

Malt Bill: PROXIMITY 2-ROW, ADMIRAL MALTINGS YOLO GOLD WHEAT, ADMIRAL MALTINGS MALTED OATS, PROXIMITY CRYSTAL VIENNA, RICE HULLS

Hops: CENTENNIAL, IDAHO 7, HBC 586

LIMITLESS AND BOUNDLESS BAVARIAN HEFEWEIZEN

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

Story behind the name and can label: On January 11, 1935, Amelia Earhart flew from Honolulu to Oakland, becoming the first person to fly solo across the Pacific. 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.”

Appearance: Opaque yellow-orange color.

Aroma: Classic Bavarian Hefeweizen aromas of slightly sweet banana and clove.

Taste: Bready wheat and malt backbone that allows the yeast to really bloom with banana and clove notes.

ABV: 5.3%

Malt Bill: ADMIRAL MALTINGS YOLO GOLD WHEAT, PROXIMITY PILSEN, RICE HULLS

Hops: HELIOS

**What is a BAVARIAN HEFEWEIZEN? Check out our BAVARIAN HEFEWEIZEN Style Guide**

ZAPATOS DE BAILE MEXICAN LAGER

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

Story behind the name and can label: 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!

Appearance: Bright, light straw color with some white foam and some lacing.

Aroma: Aromas of cereal and corn chip along with subtle hints of water cracker and lemongrass on the finish.

Taste: Gently sweet and very slightly bitter. Light body and medium carbonation.

ABV: 5.0%

Malt Bill: PROXIMITY 2-ROW, PROXIMITY FLAKED MAIZE, PROXIMITY MILD

Hops: HALLERTAU MITTELFRUH

**What is a MEXICAN LAGER? Check out our MEXICAN LAGER Style Guide**

SEVENTH STREET BLUES WEST COAST PILSNER

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

Story behind the name and can label: 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 began to flourish and Seventh Street became the entertainment and social center for the black community. Big Town Records, owned by Bob Geddins (considered the Godfather of Oakland Blues), was a recording studio located on 7th and Center Street that churned out top hits. Slim Jenkins Supper Club was the place to see and be seen, hosting big-name acts like B.B. King, Miles Davis, Duke Ellington, and Nat King Cole.

Appearance: Clear, light straw color with a moderate amount of white foam & some lacing.

Aroma: Grapefruit, orange, mango, and pineapple with hints of pine and other resinous notes.

Taste: Light sweetness and moderately bitter. Medium body, moderate carbonation, and slightly warming.

ABV: 6.0%

Malt Bill: PROXIMITY 2-ROW

Hops: CENTENNIAL, MOSAIC

STREETCAR SCANDAL OATMEAL STOUT

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

Story behind the name and can label: Beginning in 1903, the privately-owned Key System provided electric streetcar and bust service to Alameda and Contra Costa. After acquiring the company and dissolving it, General Motors was found liable for taking actions to monopolize the sale of gas-powered buses. This became known as the “Streetcar Scandal.” Today, only remnants of this once thriving transit system can still be found hidden throughout Oakland.

Appearance: Bright, black color with a moderate amount of light brown foam & some lacing.

Aroma: Sweet aromatics of chocolate and pie crust with coffee and cereal, graham cracker aromas.

Taste: Lightly sweet and no bitterness. Medium body, medium carbonation.

ABV: 5.4%

Malt Bill: PROXIMITY PALE ALE, ADMIRAL MALTINGS MALTED OATS, PROXIMITY CHOCOLATE WHEAT, PROXIMITY PALE CHOCOLATE, ADMIRAL MALTINGS YOLO GOLD WHEAT, PROXIMITY BISCUIT, PROXIMITY CRYSTAL 40, PROXIMITY MUNICH 10

**What is an OATMEAL STOUT? Check out our OATMEAL STOUT Style Guide**

TROPICAL STATE OF MIND JUICY IPA

SOLD OUT

Tropical State of Mind, our mega-popular rotating Juicy IPA, is back. We started with an unfiltered West Coast IPA base and added hops and fruit to transport you to your own tropical paradise!  This time, we added the sunny Hawaiian standard, POG: a combination of passion fruit, orange, and guava.

Appearance: Light orange color with some haze, a moderate amount of white foam, and a moderate amount of lacing.

Aroma: As expected, bursting with tropical fruit aromas up front. Passion fruit, orange, and guava are definitely the stars.

Taste: Gently sweet, subtly sour, and slightly bitter. Medium body, mildly warming, and medium carbonation.

ABV: 6.5%

Hops: IDAHO 7, MANDARINA BAVARIA, AZACCA

Malt Bill: PROXIMITY 2-ROW, ADMIRAL MALTINGS YOLO GOLD WHEAT, ADMIRAL MALTINGS MALTED OATS, ADMIRAL MALTINGS CHIT MALT, RICE HULLS

PROPER HOOLIGAN ENGLISH MILD **NITRO**

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

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!

Adding inert nitrogen to the beer generates bubbles that cascade down the sides of the glass, creating a smooth, creamy carbonation and a fluffy, white head.

Appearance: Bright, light brown color with minimal lacing.

Aroma: Sweet aromatics highlighted with brown sugar, caramel, and toffee notes along with some vanilla undertones.

Taste: Slight bitterness. Light body, medium carbonation, and mildly warming.

ABV: 4.1%

Hops: HELIOS

Malt Bill: Admiral Maltings Gallagher’s Best, Admiral Maltings Kilnsmith, Admiral Maltings Yolo Gold Wheat, Proximity Brown Malt.

**What is an ENGLISH MILD? Check out our ENGLISH MILD Style Guide.**

MIGRATION WEST COAST IPA

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

This West Coast IPA was generously hopped with Centennial, Idaho 7, and HBC 586 and with a simple malt bill, these hops really are the stars of this brew. Bright with aromas of eucalyptus and
pine with subtle hints of tobacco, lemongrass, and walnut. This is a true West Coast IPA with up
front bitterness and a medium mouthfeel.

Appearance: Bright, dark yellow color.

Aroma: Aromas of eucalyptus and pine followed by subtle hints of tobacco, lemongrass, and walnut.

Taste: Definitely bitter- this is a true West Coast IPA. Medium body, some dryness, mildly warming, and medium carbonation.

ABV: 7.3%

HOPS: CENTENNIAL, IDAHO 7, HBC 586

MALT BILL: PROXIMITY 2-ROW

**What is a WEST COAST IPA? Check out our WEST COAST IPA Style Guide.**

MANDARINA SUPREME SOUR ALE WITH TANGERINE AND CARA CARA ORANGE

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

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.

Appearance: Bright light straw color with a moderate amount of white foam and a moderate
amount of lacing.

Aroma: Citrus-forward with bright orange aromas and sweet aromatics of pie crust.

Taste: Mildly sour and subtly bitter. Light body with medium carbonation.

ABV: 5.5%

HOPS: HELIOS

MALT BILL: RAHR STANDARD ALIX 2-ROW, RAHR WHITE WHEAT

WHIPA

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

Brewed in collaboration with our friends at Heretic Brewing Company for SF Beer Week, this specialty IPA is bursting with fruity esters of  banana and tropical and citrus notes of mango, pineapple, and grapefruit. Think of it as hybrid between an IPA and a Witbier. Hoppy and subtly sweet like a Hazy IPA and light and fruity like a Wit.

Appearance: Dark yellow color with some haze, a moderate amount of white foam, and some lacing.

Aroma: Banana, mango, pineapple, and grapefruit.

Taste: Subtly sweet, slightly sour, and slightly bitter. Medium body, slightly warming, and medium carbonation.

ABV: 6.5%

HOPS: IDAHO 7, SIMCOE

MALT BILL: PROXIMITY 2-ROW, PROXIMITY YOLO GOLD WHEAT, PROXIMITY CRYSTAL 15L

A TOWN CALLED OAK-LAND VIENNA LAGER

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

This classic amber lager is the perfect everyday beer. With rich and elegant toasty maltiness, a moderate bitterness for balance, and a relatively dry finish, there’s a reason why this beer style has garnered worldwide appeal. It’s an easy-drinking crowd-pleaser!

Appearance: Bright amber color with a moderate amount of light brown foam and some lacing.

Aroma: Pear and hints of cider, chamomile, allspice, and honey.

Taste: Lightly bitter. Medium body with moderate carbonation.

ABV: 5.3%

HOPS: HALLERTAU MITTELFRUH

MALT BILL: PROXIMITY VIENNA, PROXIMITY MUNICH 10, PROXIMITY CRYSTAL MUNICH STYLE

FROM FUNKTOWN TO JINGLETOWN WEST COAST IPA

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

Story behind the name and can label: Oakland is made up of many different neighborhoods, some having unique names and imprecise boundaries determined by hidden geographic features or new urban developments. Neighborhood names, such as Funktown and Jingletown, have their origins rooted in the history of those regions and drawn from the experiences of those who historically lived and worked there. This beer pays homage to the diversity and imagination that make up Oakland’s rich history.

Appearance: Bright light straw color with light, white foam.

Aroma: Citrus notes of lemon, orange, and mango with hints of pineapple, honeysuckle, rose & subtle spicy black pepper undertones.

Taste: Subtle minerality with lasting bitterness. Medium body, moderate carbonation.

ABV: 6.2%

Hops: CENTENNIAL, CHINOOK, MOSAIC, CITRA, COLUMBUS

Malt Bill: PROXIMITY 2-ROW, PROXIMITY MUNICH 10

REVOLUTION PRE-PROHIBITION PORTER

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

This is OUB’s inaugural foray into the Pre-Prohibition Porter, also known as an East Coast Porter or Pennsylvania Porter, as it was commercially brewed in Philadelphia during the revolutionary period. This beer gained wide acceptance at the time and was endorsed by President George Washington himself. Aromatics of brown sugar, molasses, toffee, caramel, chocolate with a subtly sweet taste and a low to moderate bitterness describe Revolution. Our brewers used backstrap molasses as the adjunct.

Appearance: Bright ruby brown color with some light brown foam and mild lacing.

Aroma: Aromatics of brown sugar, molasses, toffee, caramel, chocolate and some hints of maple syrup, coffee, and walnut.

Taste: Subtly sweet with a low to moderate bitterness. Medium body, mildly warming, with moderate carbonation.

ABV: 5.7%

Hops: HELIOS

Malt Bill: PROXIMITY PILSEN, PROXIMITY VIENNA, PROXIMITY CHOCOLATE RYE MALT, PROXIMITY CRYSTAL 40, PROXIMITY BLACK MALT

**What is a PRE-PROHIBITION PORTER? Check out our PRE-PROHIBITION PORTER Style Guide.**

UNDER THE MARQUEE LIGHTS HAZY IPA

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

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.

Appearance: Light straw color with a heavy haze, a moderate amount of white foam, and a moderate amount of lacing.

Aroma: Aromas of tropical fruits such as guava, papaya, passion fruit, pineapple, along with classic citrus and stone fruit notes of orange, lemon, and peach. Malt comes through with slight hints of breakfast cereal, white bread, honey, and a touch pine on the back.

Taste: Subtly sweet and gently bitter. Medium body, medium carbonation, and mildly warming.

ABV: 6.8%

Hops: CITRA, BITTER GOLD, HS 17701

Malt Bill: PROXIMITY 2-ROW, PROXIMITY CRYSTAL VIENNA, ADMIRAL MALTINGS YOLO GOLD WHEAT, ADMIRAL MALTINGS MALTED OATS

FINDING BALANCE HAZY PALE ALE

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

The Hazy Pale Ale is the epitome of balance: clean and hop-forward with a sufficiently supportive malt presence. Not too much of one to overpower the other. The perfect balance! Hopped with Azacca, El Dorado, and Bru-1 this beer is lightly sweet and subtly bitter with aromas of guava, papaya, and passion fruit.

Appearance: Dark yellow in color with moderate haze, white foam, and a moderate amount of  lacing.

Aroma: Hop-forward aromas of guava, papaya, and passion fruit.

Taste: Lightly sweet and subtly bitter. Very subtle supporting malt presence.

Mouthfeel/Finish: Medium body, mildly warming, with moderate carbonation.

ABV: 5.5%

Hops: AZACCA, EL DORADO, BRU-1

Malt Bill: PROXIMITY 2-ROW, ADMIRAL MALTING YOLOG GOLD WHEAT, ADMIRAL MALTING MALTED OATS

STAY CURIOUS MAIBOCK

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

Also known as the Heller Bock (pale bock), this beer style was first brewed in Einbeck, Germany, and was later adopted in Bavaria where it was pronounced “ein Bock”, which translates to Billy Goat! Thus the Bock beer was born and the goat became its official motif. Maibock is a strong, malty Bavarian style lager, perfect for the season.

Appearance: Bright, light amber color with a moderate amount of white foam and light lacing.

Aroma: Biscuit notes including some graham cracker and honey with very subtle herbaceous and floral undertones of mint, thyme, chamomile, and juniper.

Taste: Slightly sweet and mildly bitter.

Mouthfeel/Finish: Medium body, medium carbonation, and mildly warming.

ABV: 6.5%

Hops: Columbus

Malt Bill: PROXIMITY PALE ALE, PROXIMITY PILSEN, ADMIRAL MALTINGS MIDWAY

**What is a MAIBOCK? Check out our MAIBOCK Style Guide.**

QUATERNATE BELGIAN QUAD

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

True to style, this Belgian Quad is rich and complex with aromas of dried figs and raisins. Dark brown sugar notes are punctuated with spicy vanilla phenols and finish with a subtle oak background character and rich, smooth mouthfeel. This is the perfect winter warmer!

Appearance: Brown in color with a slight haze and a moderate amount of light brown foam.

Aroma: Dried fruit aromas with fig and some raisin. Rounded off with sweet aromatics such as brown sugar and vanilla with a woody, oaky finish.

Taste: Gentle sweetness and very subtle bitterness.

Mouthfeel/Finish: Medium body, medium carbonation, and gently warming.

ABV: 10%

Hops: HBC 472

Malt Bill: PROXIMITY PILSEN, ADMIRAL MALTING MIDWAY, PROXIMITY CRYSTAL 150

**What is a BELGIAN QUAD? Check out our BELGIAN QUAD Style Guide.**

WINDING ROAD HAZY IPA

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

Life is full of twists and turns and we never really know where it’s going to lead us. Enter beer — your faithful (and nonjudgmental) companion on this long and winding road! This Hazy IPA was hopped with Talus, Bitter Gold, and Styrian Wolf and full of fruity hop aromas and flavors.

Appearance: Light orange in color with some haze, tiny particulates, a moderate amount of light foam and lacing.

Aroma: Tropical aromas of guava, mango, papaya, passion fruit, and pineapple with touches of grapefruit and orange.

Taste: Slight sweetness and gentle bitterness.

Mouthfeel/Finish: Medium body, slightly warming, and medium carbonation.

ABV: 6.8%

Hops: Talus, Bitter Gold, and Styrian Wolf

Malt Bill: PROXIMITY 2-ROW, ADMIRAL MALTING YOLO GOLD WHEAT, ADMIRAL MALTING MALTED OATS, PROXIMITY PILSEN

FIRST RESPONDER HAZY DOUBLE IPA

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

This is our tribute to all those First Responders working to keep our community safe. Thank you! In your honor, we are contributing a portion of the proceeds from the sale of this beer to support local First Responder-related charities and organizations. Cheers- this one’s for you!

Appearance: Dark yellow color with a heavy haze, a lot of white foam, and significant lacing.

Aroma: Grapefruit, lemon, guava, pineapple and other citrus notes.

Taste: Slightly sweet with a subtle bitterness.

Mouthfeel/Finish: Medium body, moderate carbonation and some warming.

ABV: 8.0%

Hops: CITRA, SIMCOE, BRU-1

Malt Bill: PROXIMITY 2-ROW, PROXIMITY WHEAT, PROXIMITY OAT, RICE HULLS

HELLA-SAURUS REX HELLES LAGER

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Rampaging onto the scene with delicious abandon, this old school Helles Lager punches your palate right in the mouth with a deft bland of drinkability and breadiness.

Appearance: Clear, light, straw color with a moderate amount of white foal and a moderate amount of lacing.

Aroma: Grainy, toast, bread dough with notes of water cracker.

Taste: Lightly sweet with a soft bitterness.

Mouthfeel/Finish: Light body, slightly warming, and moderate carbonation.,

ABV: 5.2%

Hops: CTZ

Malt Bill: Proximity Pilsnen, Proximity Vienna, Proximity Crystal 15L, Proximity Body Builder, Rice Hulls

NELSON THE NIGHT HERON HOPPY LAGER

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Story behind the name and can label: The black-crowned night heron is a ubiquitous bird with a locally prestigious title. These birds live year-round in the Bay Area, with the largest rookery right here in Oakland. You’ll find them frequently around Lake Merritt but their resilience in the urban jungle of Downtown Oakland led them to be named the official bird of Oakland, CA.

Appearance: Bright, light straw color with a nice white foam head and a moderate amount of lacing.

Aroma: Crisp aromas of cucumber and honeydew melon followed by refreshing notes of apple and lemon citrus.

Taste: Very slight sweetness and balanced bitterness. Medium body and medium carbonation.

ABV: 5.2%

Hops: NELSON SAUVIN

Malt Bill: Proximity Pilsnen

SLEEPING CAR GIANTS BALTIC PORTER

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Our Baltic-style Porter is smooth, warming and richly malty with complex dark fruit flavors and a roasted flavor without burnt notes. Our can label pays tribute to Pullman Porters, who formed the first all-Black union and established their West Coast headquarters in Oakland.

Appearance: Deep black color with some light brown foam and a moderate amount of lacing.

Aroma: Beautiful notes of brown sugar, chocolate with toffee and coffee.

Taste: Gently sweet with a subtle bitterness.

Mouthfeel/Finish: Medium body and medium carbonation.,

ABV: 9.0%

Hops: Hallertau Mittelfruh, CTZ

Malt Bill: Proximity Chocolate Wheat, Proximity Crystal 120, Proximity Crystal 60L, Proximity Munich 10, Proximity Pilsner

FRUIT VALE CRANBERRY RASPBERRY WHEAT

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Story behind the name and can label: Oakland’s Fruitvale neighborhood got its name from “Fruit Vale,” a fruit tree nursery established there by Henderson Luelling in the 1800s. His first nursery was started in Iowa but he was compelled to travel west when it was discovered that he was helping slaves escape on the Underground Railroad. He arrived in a covered wagon with 700 fruit trees.

Appearance: Clear light pink color with a moderate amount of foam and some lacing.

Aroma: Berry, raspberry and other fruity notes with some cranberry undertones.

Taste: Lightly sweet, slightly sour with a gentle bitterness.

Mouthfeel/Finish: Light body, mildly warming, and with an appreciative effervescence.

ABV: 4.8%

Hops: CTZ

Malt Bill: Proximity 2-Row, Proximity Wheat Malt, Proximity Dextran, Rice Hulls

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PEARADIGM SHIFT SAISON WITH PRICKLY PEAR AND LIME

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We turn the traditional saison on its head by adding sweet prickly pear and tart lime. The flavors of prickly pear are balanced by ample lime acidity, followed by a hint of sweet spice. A delicious, new and different approach to a craft beer classic!

Appearance: Ruby rose color witih minimal head.

Aroma: Classic Belgian nose with notes of clove and cinnamon that pair with the semi-sweet prickly pear notes.

Taste: Balanced flavors of prickly pear with ample lime acidity, followed by a hint of sweet spice.

Mouthfeel/Finish:  Sweet start leading to a refreshing, dry finish thatleaves fruit on the palate.

ABV: 6.8%

Malt Bill: Proximity Crystal Vienna Style 20, Proximity Munich 10, Proximity Pilsen, Proximity Vienna, Proximity Wheat Malt

QUINTESSENTIAL CRYO WEST COAST IPA

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This fresh West Coast IPA showcases the quintessential characteristics of the Centennial, Citra, and Cashmere cryo hops. Bright with aromas of grapefruit and orange followed by undertones of cantaloupe, honeysuckle, and lemongrass.

Appearance: Bright, dark yellow in color with a moderate amount of lacing.

Aroma: Aromas of citrus like grapefruit and orange with some cantaloupe, honeysuckle & lemongrass undertones.

Taste: Slightly sweet and moderately bitter.

Mouthfeel/Finish: Medium body and medium carbonation.

ABV: 7.3%

Hops: CENTENNIAL, CITRA, CASHMERE

Malt Bill: PROXIMITY 2-ROW

THE ABBEY BELGIAN DUBBEL

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Our Belgian-style Dubbel is classic to style and is all malt, with the addition of belgian candi syrup. We decided to forgo any herbs or spices and let the malts and yeast shine on their own. The perfect beer to warm you up in the final weeks of winter.

Appearance: Light brown with a dense, mousse-like head.

Aroma and Taste: Notes of cocoa, dark fruits, and a hint of caramel on the nose and palate. As this beer warms up these flavors and aromas begin to bloom ever more.

ABV: 7.1%

Malt Bill: Proximity Pale Ale, Proximity Pilsen, Proximity Biscuit, Proximity Munich 10L, Proximity Wheat, Proximity Crystal 150L

REDWOOD RED ALE

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Back again, this is the perfect beer for fall. Ruby brown in color with aromas of biscuit, toast, and brown sugar followed by hints of caramel undertones. Mild sweetness and mildly bitter with a medium body and moderate carbonation.

Appearance: Clear ruby brown color with a moderate amount of light brown foam and a moderate amount of lacing.

Aroma: Aromas of biscuit, toast, and brown sugar followed by some caramel undertones.

Taste: Mild sweetness and lightly bitter.

Mouthfeel/Finish: Medium bodied with moderate carbonation.

ABV: 4.8%

Hops: CTZ

Malt Bill: Proximity Pilsnen, Proximity Vienna, Proximity Crystal 15L, Proximity Body Builder, Rice Hulls

ULTRA-CONTEMPORARY COLD IPA

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One of the newest beer styles to burst onto the craft beer scene is the Cold IPA: a hybrid combining everything you love about a lager (clean, crisp, and crushable) and an IPA (bitter and bursting with hop aromas and flavors).

Appearance: Clear, light straw color with a moderate amount of white foam & a moderate amount of lacing.

Aroma: Tropical fruits, melon, and citrus aromas.

Taste: Slight sweetness and mildly bitter.

Mouthfeel/Finish: Medium body, mildly warming, medium carbonation, with some astringency.

ABV: 6.5%

Hops: Sultana, Citra, Cashmere

Malt Bill: Proximity 2-Row, Proximity Pilsen, OIO Toasted Flaked Rice

WET HOP LAZER KITTEN WET HOPPED IPA

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An Oakland United Beerworks’ favorite, this seasonal West Coast IPA is back! Brewed with Simcoe, Citra, and Mosaic wet hops producing a bright, medium bodied IPA with notes of lemon, grapefruit, mango, passion fruit, and cantaloupe, in addition to subtle
hints of peach and lemongrass.

Appearance: Bright with medium-bodied white foam and some lacing.

Aroma:  Lemon, grapefruit, mango passion fruit, cantaloupe aromas with hints of peach and lemongrass.

Taste: Lightly sweet with a subtle bitterness.

Mouthfeel/Finish: Medium body, medium carbonation, not astringent, mildly warming.

ABV: 6.0%

Hops: Simcoe, Citra, Mosaic

Malt Bill: Proximity 2-Row, Proximity Pilsen

SPELLBIND WEST COAST IPA

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If you’re already spellbind-inclined, you’re really going to be mesmerized by this IPA. Hopped with Mistral, Ariana, and Mandarina Bavaria, this West Coast IPA has bright aromas of grapefruit, berry, and mango followed by approachable tropical and floral notes. Decidedly hoppy with a low malt profile to really amp up hop presentation.

Appearance: Bright, dark yellow in color with some white foam and some lacing.

Aroma: Aromas of grapefruit, berry, and mango followed by approachable tropical and floral notes.

Taste: Very subtle sweetness and mild bitterness.

Mouthfeel/Finish: Medium body, mildly warming, and medium
carbonation.

ABV: 6.5%

Hops: MISTRAL, ARIANA, MANDARINA BAVARIA

Malt Bill: PROXIMITY PILSEN, PROXIMITY PALE ALE MALT, ADMIRAL MALTING YOLO GOLD WHEAT, PROXIMITY WHEAT MALT, RICE HULLS

ANDREW RITTER TRIBUTE APRICOT WHEAT

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Our friend and colleague Andrew Ritter loved family, friends, brewing beer, and rugby and tragically died from ALS (also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease) at the age of 31. We miss him dearly and brew an annual tribute beer, this year an Apricot Wheat, in his honor.

Appearance: Dark yellow in color with a slight haze.

Aroma:  Stone fruit with apricot followed by pineapple undertones.

Taste: Gently sweet, subtle sourness with a slight bitterness.

Mouthfeel/Finish: Light body, high carbonation with a dry finish.

ABV: 5.2%

Hops: CTZ

Malt Bill: Proximity 2-Row, Proximity Wheat Malt

SWEET AS PI-NAPPLE SOUR ALE WITH STRAWBERRY AND PINEAPPLE

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This ale is the third in our popular Sour Ale Series and is packed with sweet strawberries and tart pineapple.

Appearance: Bright and clear and a light golden color and nice white head.

Aroma:  Pineapple on the nose with background notes of strawberry.

Taste: Smooth tartness on the tongue with an interesting blend of pineapple and strawberry and subtle citrus notes.

Mouthfeel/Finish: Thin body balanced with high carbonation and a tartness that slightly lingers on the palate.

ABV: 5.4%

POLYCHROMATIC HAZY IPA

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This Hazy IPA is a perfectly balanced mosaic of hop flavors and aromas, punctuated by rich notes of mango, orange, and Juicy Fruit.

Appearance: Golden and hazy with a thick, white head.

Aroma:  Tropical and stone fruit give way to notes of mango, orange and Juicy Fruit.

Taste: Very balanced with flavors mirroring the aromas–tropical and stone fruit throughout.

Mouthfeel/Finish: Medium body with a very clean palate and a medium finish.

ABV: 6.8%

Hops: El Dorado, Strata, Styrian Wolf

Malt Bill: Proximity Base Malt 2-Row

NIGHT ON THE TOWN NITRO EXTRA STOUT

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Our newest Nitro Extra Stout straddles the line between a dry Irish stout and a foreign extra stout. It’s a dark, rich, moderately strong, fairly dry stout with prominent roast flavors. The nitrogenation gives it an irresistible mouthfeel.

Appearance: Dark brown cascade of nitro bubbles transition into a black beer with a creamy head.

Aroma: Slight sweetness with hints of malt and roasted coffee.

Taste: Balanced hop bitterness with malt sweetness and notes of coffee and dark chocolate.

Mouthfeel/Finish: Classic silky nitro mouthfeel.

ABV: 5.5%

Hops: CTZ

GREAT MINDS THINK KVEIK HAZY IPA

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This Hazy IPA was fermented with Kveik yeast (pronounced Kuh-Vike), an ancient, domesticated yeast that was originally used in Norway for farmhouse brewing. Until several years ago, Kveik brewing had been mostly a lost art but recently brewers have begun to rediscover their unique flavor profiles and brewing qualities.

Appearance: Hazy and straw yellow with a pillowy white head.

Aroma: Intense grapefruit from the Amarillo hops with background notes of berries from the Stryian Wolf and Mosaic hops. Subtle notes of hay.

Taste: Slightly acidic from the kveik yeast, which mellows out with subsequent sips. Upfront bitterness with a dry finish. Flavors of citrus and berries.

Mouthfeel/Finish: Dry and slightly acidic with a medium mouthfeel from the medium-high carbonation.

ABV: 7.2%

Hops: Mosaic, Amarillo and Styrian Wolf.

WADING TO EXHALE HAZY PALE ALE

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The can label pays tribute to The Leona Casting Pools, built in 1958, and a hidden gem in the Oakland hills. Although they don’t contain any fish, they were specifically constructed with grids and numbers on the bottom to help fly fishing enthusiasts hone their craft.

Appearance: A thick white head and pours a hazy pale color.

Aroma: Leans heavily in favor of citrus with notes of pineapple, orange, lemon and hints of other tropical fruit.

Taste: The flavor is very clean on the palate with no malt character coming through and flavors of citrus and background notes of tropical fruit reinforced.

Mouthfeel/Finish: Drinks very smooth and has a medium finish. The medium carbonation helps bring out the hops aromas.

ABV: 6.5%

Hops: Idaho 7, Mosaic and Sultana

STILL WATERS RUN DANK DANK IPA

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Appearance: A nice copper color with medium white head.

Aroma: The hops shine through and give off a dank aroma with notes of earth, spice and a subtle fruitiness.

Taste: The malt profile slightly sweetens this beer and gives balance to the hops and alcohol. The flavor is clean with a slight malt sweetness, as well as earthy, slightly spicy and resinous flavors.

Mouthfeel/Finish: The beer has a short finish and a nice light body.

ABV: 6.7%

Hops: Altus, Columbus and Simcoe

ANYTHING MANGOES MANGO WHEAT

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Anything Mangoes was brewed with wheat malt, barley and mango puree. A distinct mango aroma and flavor with a slight twang from the wheat malt makes this the perfect easy drinking summer beer.

Appearance: Pale yellow to golden. Fluffy white head.

Aroma: Low grainy wheat character from the wheat and barley malt bill and definite notes of mango come through.

Taste: Mango puree shines along with grainy wheat flavor, which can linger into the finish. Soft body from the malt and barley.

Mouthfeel/Finish: This beer drinks exceptionally clean with low astringency.

ABV: 4.9%

Hops: Magnum

Malt Bill: Proximity Base Malt 2-Row, Proximity Pilsen, Proximity Wheat Malt

ALL THAT SHINE MUNICH LAGER

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This easy drinking German Lager is bready and beautiful. One of the most successful beers in 2021, we’ve brought it back by popular demand.

Appearance: Clear and pale gold in color.

Aroma: Sweet citrus notes from the Mandarina Bavaria hops added at the end of the boil.

Taste: Moderately malty start with a hint of sweetness, slight grainy flavor from the malt with a soft, rounded palate impression. Medium dry finish.

Mouthfeel/Finish:  Medium body, medium carbonation, smooth.

ABV: 5.2%

Hops: Mandarina Bavaria

Malt Bill: Proximity Pilsen, Proximity Munich 10, Proximity Wheat Malt

URBAN SCRAWL WEST COAST IPA

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The streets of Oakland are uniquely adorned with over 1,000 murals spread throughout the city. The Town has always been a hub for artists throughout its rich history. No matter where you are, you’re never far from incredible street art.

Appearance: Clear, straw yellow body with a nice white head.

Aroma: Classic West Coast aromas of citrus and pine.

Taste: Notes of orange and grapefruit with a balanced malt body.

Mouthfeel/Finish:  Bright carbonation with a mellow bitterness.

ABV: 6.4%

Hops: Amarillo, Cascade, Comet, Chinook

Malt Bill: Proximity 2-Row

BROOKLYN TOWNSHIP COMMON LAGER

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In the 1800s, Brooklyn Township extended from Indian Gulch (Trestle Glen) to San Antonio Creek in what is now Oakland. This area was home to several large breweries, including Brooklyn Brewery, which produced 35 barrels of steam beer a day at its peak! In 1872, Oakland annexed the town of Brooklyn but the area was still referred to as “Brooklyn” for many years.

Appearance: Dark copper color and off-white head.

Aroma: Mellow malty notes with minimal hop aroma.

Taste: Hints of caramel, bread, toast and a slight graininess with a firm but not aggressive bitterness.

Mouthfeel/Finish: Medium bodied with a smooth finish. Medium carbonation.

ABV: 4.9%

Hops: Columbus, Crystal, Northern Brewer

Malt Bill: Proximity Pale Ale Malt, Rahr Standard Alix 2-Row, Proximity Munich 10, Proximity Crystal 40, Proximity Chocolate Rye, Proximity Biscuit

ALL YOU NEED IS DANK WEST COAST IPA

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Our dankest West Coast IPA was generously hopped with Altus, Galaxy and Strata. Hop flavor dominates the palate with dank and pine notes. The subtle malt backbone helps the hops shine.

Appearance: Golden yellow with a bright, white head.

Aroma: Big, dank aroma complemented by notes of tangerine, grapefruit and pine.

Taste: Hop flavor dominates the palate with more dank, resin and pine notes. Subtle malt backbone allows the hops to shine.

Mouthfeel/Finish:  Bright carbonation spritz with a mellow bitterness.

ABV: 6.5%

Hops: Altus, Strata, Magnum

Malt Bill: Proximity 2-Row, Proximity Red Malt, Proximity Pilsen

HOP TWO PALE ALE

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Appearance: Yellow-orange hue with a slight hint of haze.

Aroma: Classic West Coast pine, floral with a citrus backbone.

Taste: Biscuit from the malt balances perfectly with pine and citrus notes of the Chinook and Citra hops.

Mouthfeel/Finish: Balanced bitterness from start to finish, with a refreshing carbonated spritz.

ABV: 5.4%

Hops: Citra, Chinook

Malt Bill: Proximity Crystal, Proximity Oat Malt, Proximity Pale Ale Malt, Proximity Wheat Malt

KALEIDOSCOPE HAZY IPA

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Appearance: Opaque yellow with frothy white head.

Aroma: Super tropical nose with notes of mango, pineapple, passion fruit and some citrus.

Taste: Juicy goodness continues echoing the notes from the aroma, highlighted by pineapple and mango.

Mouthfeel/Finish: Silky mouthfeel with little or no bitterness.

ABV: 7.5%

Hops: Sultana, Strata, Styrian Wolf

Malt: Proximity 2-Row, Proximity Oat Malt, Proximity Wheat Malt

IRON AND STEEL IMPERIAL STOUT

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In the 1800s, carriage makers did a brisk business in Oakland, and the wheelwrights usually doubled as blacksmiths in order to create the iron rims for the carriage wheels. By 1878, there were 25 carriage makers in Oakland alone, one of which was Grand Central Carriage Works on 12th St. between Harrison and Alice, right up the road from our brewery!

Appearance: Dark black body with light brown head.

Aroma: Notes of roasted malt and coffee with a mild, woody, almost mossy finish.

Taste: Bold, roasted malt notes hit the palate first followed by dry oak and a mild sweetness to round it out.

Mouthfeel/Finish: Velvety texture with a mild bitterness and easy sweetness.

ABV: 10.0%

Hops: CTZ YCH 2020

Malt Bill: Rahr Pale Ale Malt, Simpsions Roasted Barley, Simpsons DRC, Simpsons Chocolate Malt, Simpsons Crystal Extra Dar, Rahr White Wheat, Simpsons Crystal T50

BLACKBERRY BRAMBLE BLACKBERRY SOUR ALE

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Introducing the inaugural beer in our Sour Ale series.  This tart ale, with it’s beautiful deep purple color, is bursting with sweet, ripe blackberries and finishes deliciously sour.

Appearance: Beautiful deep purple in color with a pinkish head.

Aroma: Clean aroma of ripe blackberries.

Taste: Sweet blackberry flavor, quickly transitioning to a tart/sour finish. Refreshing with a balanced sourness.

Mouthfeel/Finish: Heavy carbonation accentuates the puckering mouthfeel without being overly sour.

ABV: 4.5%

Malt Bill: Rahr White Wheat, Rahr Premium Pilsner, Rahr Standard Alix-Row2

SARSAPARILLA IMPERIAL STOUT

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Brewed in collaboration with our friend, Brewer Tommy Weaver, this innovative Sarsaparilla Stout harmoniously blends the worlds of craft beer and root beer!

Appearance: Dark brown to black body with creamy head.

Aroma: Classic root beer character with notes of vanilla and mint.

Taste: Bold stout body with some chocolate notes and a balanced bitterness and lingering mild sweetness.

Mouthfeel/Finish: Smooth and creamy with a crisp carb finish.

ABV: 6.0%

Hops: CTZ YCH 2020

Malt Bill: Crisp Marris Otter, Weyermann Munich Dark Type 2, Briess Midnight Wheat, Simpsons Crystal Light

FIND ME UNDER THE OAK TREE HAZY IPA

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Citrus dominates on the palate with a balance of bitter peel and fruity sweetness.

Appearance: Opaque orange-yellow color with frothy white head.

Aroma: Bouquet of orange, pineapple and lemon with a slightly sweet finish.

Taste: Citrus dominates witha balance of bitter peel and fruity sweetness.

Mouthfeel/Finish: Silky mouthfeel, clean across the palate with little to no lingering bitterness.

ABV: 6.8%

Hops: Lemondrop, Sultana, Skyrian Wolf

Malt Bill: Proximity 2-Row, Proximity Oat, Proximity Vienna,  Proximity Wheat

SOME KIND OF ALCHEMY WEST COAST IPA

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Appearance: Slightly hazy with a golden hue.

Aroma: Dank with notes of apricot and peach.

Taste: Modern mixture of citrus and tropical notes. Tangerine combines with stone fruit and a touch of mango.

Mouthfeel/Finish:  Silky texture of a New England IPA with the bitter finish of a classic West Coast.

ABV: 6.8%

Hops: Sabro, Mosaic

Malt Bill: Proximity 2-Row Base Malt, Proximity Pilsen, Proximity Vienna, Proximity Wheat Malt

DAUNTLESS DOUBLE IPA

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Dedicated to the fearless and daring among us!

Appearance: Copper/orange hue with ample carbonation.

Aroma: Tropical meets citrus with notes of pineapple and coconut blending with tangerine and other stone fruit.

Taste: Orange-dominated on the front palate, smoothing out to a mellow bouquet of tropical fruits.

Mouthfeel/Finish: Mild bitterness that balances the high alcohol content with a mellow finish.

ABV: 8.6%

Hops: Sabro, El Dorado, Mosaic

Malt Bill: Rahr Standard Alix-2 Row, Rahr Malted Oats, Simpsons Crystal Light

HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL HAZY IPA

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While walking through an Oakland neighborhood recently, we spotted a beautiful deer, a fully-grown buck. We realized that urban Oakland is not an ideal habitat for him and hoped he may one day wander into Redwood Regional Park or Lake Chabot where he would assuredly thrive. Whether man or beast, we do what we can to keep on keeping on, in the hope that one day, we would each wander into our own Redwood Regional Park or Lake Chabot. Hope springs eternal!

Appearance: Lemon yellow in color with ample haziness.

Aroma: Stone fruit leads with some tropical and citrus  notes.

Taste: Stone fruit-forward with a slight hoppy bitterness and a tangerine finish.

Mouthfeel/Finish: Silky and full bodied.

ABV: 6.8%

Hops: Cascade, Comet, Chinook, Azacca

Malt Bill: Rahr Standard Alix-2 Row, Rahr Pale Ale,  Rahr Malted Oats, Rahr White Wheat

HAZY POP HAZY IPA

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Nuanced juiciness coupled with a silky mouthfeel that rests with a hint of dankness on the back of the palate.

Appearance: Pale straw in color, with a hazy, thick white head.

Aroma: Tropical fruit, citrus, apricot and pine.

Taste: Tropical and citrus flavors dominate with subtle alcohol and low bitterness.

Mouthfeel/Finish: Soft body with medium carbonation and medium finish.

ABV: 6.6%

Hops: Citra, El Dorado, Idaho 7

Malt Bill: Rahr Standard Alix-2 Row, Rahr White Wheat, Simpsons Malted Oats

HOP MELANGE HAZY IPA

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Appearance: Light orange in color with slight haze and a thick, white head.

Aroma: Intense hop aroma from the Azacca, Bitter Gold, and Huell Melon. Aromas of fruit punch and Juicy Fruit with notes of orange, strawberry and watermelon.

Taste: Fruity and tropical with hints of orange, citrus and tropical fruits with very low hop bitterness.

Mouthfeel/Finish: Soft body and smooth, medium mouthfeel. Medium carbonation.

ABV: 7.2%

Hops: Azacca, Heull Melon, Bitter Gold.

Malt Bill: Rah Premium Pilsner, Rahr Standard Alex 2-Row

A SHOULDER TO CRYO ON UNFILTERED WEST COAST IPA

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Released for the first time in February, this unfiltered West Coast IPA has been updated with the use of Cascade, Chinook, Comet, Cryo Sabro and Cryo Equanot hops, a blend that allows the hops to really shine.

Appearance: Golden with a haze, medium white head, and medium carbonation.

Aroma: Intense citrus and tropical fruit. Notes of grapefruit and tangerine.

Taste: Mild alcohol with balanced bitterness, hints of citrus and pine.

Palate: Soft palate with medium finish.

ABV: 7.5%

Hops: Cascade, Comet, Chinook

Cryo Hops: Sabro, Ekuanot

Malt Bill: Rahr Premium Pilsner, Rahr Standard Alix 2-Row

ANDREW RITTER TRIBUTE VIENNA LAGER

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We lost our friend and colleague, Andrew Ritter to ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease) when he was only 31 years old. Each year, we brew a beer in his memory and make a contribution to ALS Therapy Development Institute. By buying and enjoying this beer, you can contribute to these efforts to honor Andrew and bring us all closer to a cure.

Appearance: Copper orange color with good clarity and a lingering head.

Aroma: Semi-sweet maltiness with some notes of yeasty breadiness.

Taste: Malty with a fresh bread quality, finishing with a sweet and savory note of honey.

Mouthfeel/Finish: Carbonated but not overly sprtizy. Smooth sweet maltiness covers the palate with almost no lingering bitterness.

ABV: 4.7%

Hops: Perle, Magnum

Malt Bill: Weyermann Caramunich, Weyermann Floor Malted Bohemian Pilsner, Weyermann Vienna

WHEN LIFE GIVES YOU LEMONS RASPBERRY LEMON WHEAT

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Subtle wheat characteristics with bright lemon and tangy raspberry flavors.

Appearance: Golden amber, cloudy with a slight haze.

Aroma: Lemon zest with notes of raspberry and citrus.

Taste: Lemon with a hint of raspberry. Restrained hop bitterness. Clean finish.

Mouthfeel/Finish: Medium body with medium carbonation. Soft body, medium finish.

ABV: 5.0%

Hops: Mandarina Bavaria

Malt Bill: Rahr Premium Pilsner, Rahr White Wheat, Simpsons Naked Oats

PULLMAN PORTER IMPERIAL PORTER

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Oakland transformed from a commercial hub to a true community upon arrival of the transcontinental railroad terminal. Part of the Pullman Palace Car Company and the first African American-led union, the Pullman Porters and their families brought Oakland to life. This porter is roasty and chocolate-forward, and with a slightly sweet finish.

Appearance: Dark brown with medium head and medium carbonation.

Aroma: Notes of coffee, chocolate and dried fruit.

Taste: Slight sweetness that is balanced by a warming alcohol presence, hints of coffee, chocolate and dried fruit.

Palate: Soft palate with medium carbonation and a medium finish.

ABV: 7.5%

Hops: Magnum

Malt: Munich, Pilsner, Special B, Chocolate, Dark Crystal, Brown Malt

OL’ BRICK BITTER ESB

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Ol’ Brick Bitter is our take on an English classic.  This easy drinking pub ale was one of our best known during the Linden Street days and was resurrected after years of lying dormant as a recipe in our books.  ESB is a style known for its unique interplay between the malt and the bitterness imparted by the hops. Smooth, dry and delicious!

Appearance: Light, pale orange/straw. Thick white foamy head.

Aroma: Light malt sweetness with a nice floral hop character and a hint of pear on the finish.

Flavor: Light body punctuated with significant malt overtones. Very classic English malt profile with West Coast hop characteristics. Prominent pear and other subtle fruit flavors finish with a light, lingering bitterness.

Mouthfeel: A lower than usual carb level, as is traditional for this English style. Very clean finish.

ABV: 4.8%

Hops: Comet, Super Saazer

Malt Bill: Crisp Marris Otter, Crisp Extra Pale Maris Otter, Grain Millers Flaked Oats, Wyermann Carared

STAYCATION HAZY IPA

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Packed with juicy tropical goodness, it will transport you on a whirlwind adventure without your ever needing to leave your house! Travel is good and all, but when you’ve got Staycation in hand, why go anywhere?

Appearance: Opaque and yellow-orange in color.

Aroma: A bouquet of citrus fruit! Tangerine dominates with hints of pineapple and mango.

Taste: As you would expect from the aroma, you’ll get tropical fruits up front with hints of orange and grapefruit peel on the finish, rounded out with some residual sweetness from the malts.

Mouthfeel/Finish: Silky with a mild bitterness.

ABV: 7.5%

Malt Bill: Rahr Premium Pilsner, Rahr White Wheat, Grain Millers Flaked Oats, Rice Hulls

Hops: Comet, Southern Cross, Waimea, Columbus CTZ

SEASON OF PRIDE WEST COAST IPA

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Oakland United Beerworks celebrates diversity, openness, and inclusion. Our newest West Coast IPA, utilizing a myriad of hops, is emblematic, with the individual flavors of the hops working together in beautiful harmony. We are proud to present our most distinctive beer to date! ‘Tis the season to be sublime, ‘tis the season to be courageous, ‘tis the season to be you. ‘Tis the Season of Pride!

Appearance: Straw gold in color with a slight haze.

Aroma: Stone fruit with some light malt breadiness.

Taste: Stone fruit turns quickly to resin and malt with a bitter but clean finish.

Mouthfeel/Finish: Mellow carbonation with a classic, lingering west coast bitterness.

ABV: 6.5%

DOUBLE VISION DOUBLE IPA

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Packing a hoppy punch, this IPA is sure to make you see double. Loaded with Chinook, Citiva, Cashmere and Comet hops, this dankalicious DIPA will have your head spinning.

Appearance: Bright orange, bright and clear.

Aroma: Classic West Coast IPA aromas of pine hit up front with subtle notes of coconut from the Cashmere and pineapple from the Citiva, followed by a mild, almost caramel sweetness.

Taste: The pine and fresh fruit notes that come through in the aroma are wonderfully apparent on the palate. This beer drinks almost like a West Coast-Hazy IPA hybrid, with the classic dankness of a WC and the smooth tropical fruits of a Hazy.

Mouthfeel/Finish: Amazingly easy drinking, despite the 8.2% ABV, with only a mild alcohol burn on the back end.

ABV: 8.8%

Hops: Chinook, Citiva, Cashmere, Comet

Malt Bill: Simpsons-Crystal Light, Rahr White Wheat, Rahr 2-row, Rice Hulls

ALL THAT SHINE MUNICH LAGER

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Produced by Assistant Brewer Ralph Long, All That Shine is an easy drinking German Lager, bready and beautiful. Pour it into a glass and watch as the golden hues catch the sun.

Appearance: Bright, clear, straw in color with a crisp, frothy, effervescent head.

Aroma: Aromas of Bavarian bread hit up front, thanks to the classic German malt profile. Herbal and fruity notes from the hops round out the aromas.

Taste: Light and drinkable with a super clean, Pilsner-like finish. This beer drinks more like a Helles than a traditional lager with sweet fruit (tangerine) characteristics due to the Mandarin hops. Biscuity and bready malt sweetness is balanced by the hop finish.

Mouthfeel/Finish:  Delicate on the palate with a nice carb mouthfeel. Smooth and easy drinking.

ABV: 5.2%

Hops: Mandarina Bavaria 2019

Malt Bill: Weyermann Floor Malted Bohemian Pilsner, Weyermann Munich, Weyermann Pale Wheat

GOLDEN CHILD GOLDEN STOUT (NITRO)

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This collaboration brew with Loma Brewing is based on years of friendship and almost a decade in the making. Loma and Oakland United started with an eloquent base and built upon it with liberal chocolate nib and vanilla additions to create a truly unique experience. Creaminess and the mouthfeel of a full nitro can round out the flavor profile.

Appearance: GOLDEN! When properly poured, a thick white creamy head cascades down the sides of the glass, eventually settling  with about 2 inches of dense nitro foam.

Aroma: Very dessert-centric without being overly sweet or cloying. Vanilla and chocolate notes waft as the nitro pour effervesces.

Taste: A luxurious blend of malt sweetness, bitter (and fruity) chocolate, and rich vanilla are melded by the creaminess of the nitrogen pour to make an exceptionally complex and enjoyable golden stout.

Mouthfeel/Finish: The nitro pulls the weight on mouthfeel, making a pillowy pallet for the flavors to be expressed. Subtle sweetness and high notes of vanilla linger.

ABV: 7.0%

Hops: UK Challenger

Malt Bill: Crisp Marris Otter, Crisp Naked Malted Oats, Weyermann Vienna

HOP CANDI SESSION IPA

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Hoppily rounding out our Linden Street series, this Session IPA is bright, juicy and a perfect balance of hop-forward flavor and light drinkable body.

Appearance: Light orange/straw with a fluffy white foamy head.

Aroma: Light and fresh! Really bright citrus with mild pine aftertones.

Taste: Crisp and refreshing. Subtle hop bitterness pleasantly blends with grapefruit and floral notes.

Mouthfeel/Finish: This all-day IPA is crisp and compact. The simple malt bill works to highlight the expressiveness in the hop profile

ABV: 4.3%

Hops: Chinook, Comet,  Cascade

Malt Bill: Weyermann Premium Pilsner, Simpsons Crystal Light, Weyermann Pale Wheat

NO SLEEP ‘TIL OAKLAND BREAKFAST PORTER

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No Sleep ‘Til Oakland Breakfast Porter, our collaboration with Oakland’s Bicycle Coffee, is made with 100 pounds of their premium roast to create a smooth and silky coffee kick.

Appearance: Rich dark chocolate brown, dark frothy head that dissipates relatively quickly.

Aroma:  Heavy fresh coffee aroma combines with the malt character to express a dark chocolate earthiness.

Taste: Big chocolate and caramel notes upfront underlie the vibrant bicycle coffee earthiness that finishes with hints of fruit.

Mouthfeel/Finish: Robust, full mouth feel. Finishes with sharper coffee-like acidity.

ABV: 6.4%

Hops: Cascade, Magnum

Malt Bill: Sim Brown Coffee Malt, Simpsons Chocolate Malt, Simpsons Crystal Light, Grain Millers Flaked Barley, Fawcett Dark Crystal, Fawcett Pale Chocolate Malt, Rahr Standard Alix2-row