The West Oakland-based brewery aims to open the Laurel District taproom for takeout sales in February.
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Father’s Day is coming. Here are the best beers for dad, recommended by local dad brewers
These easy-drinking East Bay-made craft brews make a no-brainer gift for beer-loving dads.
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Our top 10 picks for SF Beer Week events in the East Bay
Whether you prefer sour, IPAs or ambers, the East Bay has plenty of brews to quench your thirst during the 10-day beer extravaganza.
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Queers Makin’ Beers, a homebrew club challenging the norm
This monthly meetup serves not only as a congregation for Bay Area queer beer lovers, but as a resource for those seeking a more inclusive culture in the greater beer community.
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Origin Brewer is a one-woman nanobrewery run out of a backyard in Richmond
Owner Michelle Baker makes small-batch, Old World-style beers using local ingredients in a 210-square-foot brewhouse designed for minimal environmental impact.
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Where to drink during Beer Week in the East Bay
SF Beer Week starts Friday, Feb. 1. Here are our top picks for parties, collaborations, tap takeovers and other events happening on our side of the bay.
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Albany’s Ocean View Brew Works is the ultimate local’s brewery and taproom
Scott and Veronica Davidson grew up in Albany and live within walking distance of their brewery, which they opened with the help of community crowdfunding.
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Gilman Brewing Company in Berkeley is a brewery for pet lovers
Founders Sean Wells and Tim Sellmeyer are full-time veterinary surgeons by day, but their love of beer led them to start a pet project — a brewery and taproom in Berkeley.
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UC Berkeley scientists are brewing hoppy beers… without the hops
In a double-blind taste test, Lagunitas Brewing employees said the engineered beers had big hops flavors.
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The Wind-Up Beer Chronicles: The Rake at Admiral Maltings
Are we on the brink of a barley revolution? Nosh sent two beerheads to The Rake to taste brews made with the freshest malt California has to offer.
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Our East Bay picks for SF Beer Week
We’ve picked the best bets for SF Beer Week events in the East Bay, including two spots where they’ll be pouring Pliny the Younger.
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8 East Bay spots for sips and swigs with kids in tow
Want to get out for a drink, but can’t find a babysitter? Here are eight great East Bay spots where you can grab a beer or a glass of wine — and bring your kids.
