Bay Area/ Oakland/ Food & Drinks
Published on August 05, 2019
The 5 best breweries in OaklandPhoto: Ghost Town Brewing/Yelp

Looking to try the top breweries around?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the top breweries in Oakland, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fill the bill.

1. Drake's Dealership

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Topping the list is Drake's Dealership. Located at 2325 Broadway Auto Row in Waverly, the brewery and traditional American spot, which offers pizza and more, is the most popular brewery in Oakland, boasting four stars out of 1,685 reviews on Yelp.

2. Ale Industries

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Next up is Ale Industries, situated at 3096 E. 10th St. With 4.5 stars out of 173 reviews on Yelp, the brewery has proven to be a local favorite.

3. Novel Brewing Company

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Paradise Park's Novel Brewing Company, located at 6510 San Pablo Ave. (between 66th and 65th streets), is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the brewery 4.5 stars out of 111 reviews.

4. Old Kan Beer & Co

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Old Kan Beer & Co, a beer bar and brewery in Acorn Industrial, is another much-loved go-to, with 4.5 stars out of 85 Yelp reviews. Head over to 95 Linden St., Suite 11 (between West Embarcadero) to see for yourself.

5. Ghost Town Brewing

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Over in Ralph Bunche, check out Ghost Town Brewing, which has earned 4.5 stars out of 87 reviews on Yelp. You can find the brewery at 1960 Adeline St. (between 19th and 21st streets).


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