Märzen Madness!
Our Märzen is back! Märzen lagers were originally brewed by Medieval German brewers in the month of March (Märzen) and aged during the hot months of spring and summer when airborne bacteria frequently interfered [...]
Oaktoberfest
It's time for Oktoberfest but if Munich is not in your travel plans, take the short trip over to the Dimond District for Oakland's version of the annual German festival, Oaktoberfest, the fall celebration [...]
New Fall Release
It's October, beer is king and it's our favorite time of the year! In an Oakland Beer Drinkers' Association collaboration with Christian Kazakoff of Moraga's Canyon Club Brewery, our brewmaster, Shane Aldrich, has just [...]
Alameda Blues, Brews & BBQ
Join us on Sunday, Sep 15, 12-6 PM, for the 4th Annual Alameda Brews, Blues & BBQ event at 1453 Webster in Alameda. We'll be there to support the West End Arts and Entertainment District , which [...]
Best of the East Bay!
We are pumped to have been awarded the 2019 Best of the East Bay Editor's Choice Award for Best Taproom to Sip German Ales! Thank you to our friends at East Bay Express and [...]
Ales for ALS
Come and sample the unique brews from Oakland United and 40 other breweries at the 6th Annual Ales for ALS Beer Festival at Faction Brewing on Saturday, July 27, 1- 5 PM! The festival raises funds [...]