Oakland United Beerworks and other small local craft brewers work together to promote the Craft Beer Industry through collaborations on production, sharing of knowledge and a spirit of community. The Jack London Brewing District was forged by a common sense of community by the 4 breweries in the District:  Federation, Independent, Original Pattern and Oakland United Beerworks.  The Oakland Beer Drinkers Association includes other brewmasters in the Greater Bay Area and works to unite beer drinkers and the breweries they love.

Below you will find our current offerings as well as the results of our previous collaborations. Check back often for the newest brews or subscribe to our newsletter to be the first to know when the first kegs are tapped!

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SPECIALTY BEERS

Hazelnut Nectar Brown Ale

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

The newest Jack London Brewing District collaboration: a brown ale with notes of hazelnut, chocolate and caramel with a slight roast.

IBU & ABV

6.0%

PASSCODE-O-980-24-M

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

In Oktober, bier is king and it’s our favorite time of the year! In a collaboration with Christian Kazakoff of Moraga’s Canyon Club Brewery, Oakland United is releasing a new Pale Ale. Its name, Passcode-O-980-24-M, traces the ale’s origins from Oakland to Moraga. It is crafted with a killer combo of 100% Admiral Maltings with Ella and Hallertau Callista hops. Pale copper in color, flavors are citrus zest, berries and bread and the aroma evokes berries and tangerine. Available this weekend on tap at the Taproom!

IBU & ABV

36
4.7%

PRIDE NOT PREJUDICE SAISON

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

In honor of LGBTQ Pride Month, the Jack London Brewing District presents Pride Not Prejudice, a saison made with lemongrass, white peppercorns and makrut lime leaves.  A portion of the proceeds from its sale will be donated to the Oakland LGBTQ Community Center, which is dedicated to enhancing and sustaining the well-being of Oakland’s LGBTQ individuals, families and allies.

IBU & ABV

36
4.7%

#nofilterbananasplitbock

NOT AVAILABLE

Brewed in collaboration with Arne Johnson of Marin Brewing Co., this is what happens when a couple of old school brewers get drunk in Denver and plan a collaboration.  After tasting a few dozen beers at the Great American Beer Festival, what started out being a classic German Weizenbock became a Banana Split inspired brew.
First off, we agreed that beer is our favorite dessert, and neither of us like sweet beer much.  So it ain’t sweet, it tastes like beer, and the flavor additions are subtle!  German Weizen Yeast gives us banana esters.  Chocolate wheat malt and TCHO cacao nibs give us chocolate flavors.  Add a little caramel malt, vanilla extract and cherry juice and whaddaya got?  #nofilterbananasplitbock #oldgermanbrewersrollingoverintheirgraves #reinheinsgawhat?

IBU & ABV

25
8%

“PAUL JONES” RYE IPA

CURRENTLY AVAILABLE

Our second Rye IPA in the OBDA series, Paul Jones is a collaboration between Oakland United Beerworks and Mare Island Brewing Co. Pale copper in color, and with a big, dank, lemon and orange peel aroma, this beer showcases the play between the spice of the rye and the subtle tropical citrus of the Amarillo, Citrus and Mosaic hops used. Learn more about Paul Jones, the Torpedo Boat that inspired this collaboration brew.

IBU & ABV

63
6%

IMPERIAL PORTER

NOT AVAILABLE

Brewed in collaboration with Melissa Myers of The Good Hop as part of The Oakland Beer Drinkers Association series, this beer has all the makings of a traditional imperial porter. Built with subtle notes of chocolate, spices and a hint of orange, it proves worthy in flavor, texture and aroma through these multi-layered ingredients. Heirloom barley, chocolate wheat, chocolate rye and Mandarina Bavaria hops round out this collaboration porter’s characteristics.

IBU & ABV

39
7.8%

RYE RUV RU

NOT AVAILABLE

We used malted and flaked Rye for this collaborative beer to add a nice kick. Columbus and Mosaic hops were used exclusively, with a heavy influence at the back end to accentuate the aroma and flavor. Notes of pineapple, passion fruit, citrus zest, spice, and dank are prevalent throughout this gold beauty. Brewed in collaboration with Pacific Coast Brewing Company and Oak Barrel Winecraft as part of the Oakland Beer Drinkers Association series.

IBU & ABV

65
6.7%

CHOCOLATE JESUS

NOT AVAILABLE

Chocolate Jesus is a Belgian Chocolate Imperial Stout that is smooth, rich and decadent. Brewed with Ecuadorian cocoa nibs and a Trappist ale yeast, this bold beer pairs well with grilled steak or chicken, and can be served with vanilla ice cream for an indulgent after dinner treat. Brewed as a collaboration between Lucky Devil Brewing Company and Linden Street Brewery as part of The Oakland Beer Drinkers Association series.

IBU & ABV

31
9.1%

CREAM ALE

NOT AVAILABLE

Brewed in collaboration with Peter Hoey of Brewers Supply group, we present a classic American Cream Ale made with 6-row barley and corn. Lightly hopped with German noble hops and highly refreshing, drink this crushable beer while it’s fresh.

IBU & ABV

17
4.2%

INDEPENDENT FROM LINDEN

NOT AVAILABLE

Light and exotic, crisp and crushable, Independent From Linden is an American Pilsner using puffed jasmine rice for a floral aroma that is unmistakable. A gram of saffron per barrel in this gorgeous golden beer gives it a slightly savory finish for a flavor profile as unique as Oakland. Brewed in collaboration between Independent Brewing Company and Oakland United Beerworks as part of the Oakland Beer Drinkers Association series.

IBU & ABV

16
5.8%

OBBP (OAKLAND BERKELEY BELGIAN PALE)

NOT AVAILABLE

Brewed in collaboration with Jeff Kimpe of Triple Rock Brewery in Berkeley. This beer is an American take on a Belgian classic. We used 2-Row barley, amber malt, and dextrose; along with European hops. The American twist comes from our generous dry hopping schedule with Styrian Golding and Tettnanger, letting the consumer get reacquainted with these varieties.

IBU & ABV

17
5.7%