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    Dokkaebier

    4.8 (82 reviews)

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    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Outdoor seating
    Dogs allowed

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    Flight $14
    Jeremy D.

    They've been around before they opened a brewery in Jack London. I appreciate how they're like the only Asian owned brewery and we need that Asian representation however, their beers are just ok. Compared to other breweries they have a smaller selection. I've had their kimchi sour in can many years ago, definitely a beer worth trying. We had a flight today: Calamansi & tea lager - this was probably the best beer out of the 4 we tried. It very much reminded me of Ale Industries' golden state of mind - they are closed now :( Chuseok Porter - the description sounded very enticing "blend of pumpkin, rich, cinnamon, ginger, and persimmons" but the beer just tasted like a dark spicy lager in my opinion. Hazy Seoul - did not taste the "haziness" very heavy on the hops Lemongrass witbier - was not good. It tasted like it was brewed with bitter melons. I felt like their beers have a strong profile, with Asian ingredients lingering at the end but overall lacked body and tasted flat. Unless thats how Korean beer is supposed to taste?? Service was great but between my wife and I, we didn't even want to finish our flight. (But our Asian-ness didn't allow us to waste beer) Unfortunately, we would be not be back.

    Dominic B.

    Had to come by for one last toast after finding out they'll be closing the taproom at the end of the month. Dokkaebier it's probably my favorite beer in the Bay Area. Asian owned and Asian inspired brews with their classic lineup as well as seasonal limited releases. Very casual warehouse environment, where you can order beers at the bar. Highly recommend their citrusy and refreshing yuza blonde. They've also got some food cooking like Korean fried chicken, kim mari and mandu. Try some and pair it with the kimchi beer. Really bummed that the taproom is closing, but can't wait to continue enjoying Dokkaebier at grocery stores and restaurants.

    Kimchi Sour on the left & Yuza Blonde on the right
    Vivian L.

    First time here and it did not disappoint! I got the Kimchi Sour and it has a kick to it & got small one of the Yuza Blonde on the house! Both were good! It's a cute little brewery and I love that it's Asian owned! The girl at the front was so kind and gave us two free chips too! For the restroom, there are two big keys on the wall to use to enter in, and this place only has street parking. There's also indoor and outdoor seating. I would come back here again!

    Koko M.

    So if you haven't already pop in check out the flavors because we've got new ones......... And I might even argue that the cans are turning into collector items. If you put them all together on the wall with the right lighting, it really is something to behold. I had a friend from out of the country pop in and being the beer lover that he is, I had to share this place. Now the running joke is who even are you? How is it that Koko is showing a beer lover here favorite beer spot and it's completely on point. Yaaasss to another convert! LOL the only 3 inquiries were: 1. Are these available internationally so he can get them while traveling? Lol 2. When's the food coming because if the beer is this phenomenal, the food is going to be absolutely exceptional!? And also can we get on the taste and committee before items are actually launched??? LOL (I love my people) 3. All the gear for sale is a bit pricey otherwise, my friend would've bought one of each the day we visited. My personal note on the gear is where is the summer tank tops? Our enthusiasm was felt throughout the venue and a number of people walked off buying four packs to enjoy at home later! Keep up the great work and look forward to the next rotations. #judgeme as I continue to stand for this local brand and all it creates.

    Kimbap from one of their popup food options! During lunar new year launch party
    Jenny N.

    I love me an Asian owned small business, especially local brewery too! Everyone here has always been so friendly when I come. I love their snack options and their popup food options when they come. I have been to a few launching parties and it's always so chill. You should get there early for seating tho if you plan to stay a bit. Favorite beers of mine would be the bamboo Pilsner atm, but I love trying all their new stuff!

    Menu 10/2024
    Emily F.

    Checked this place out and decided to try every beer. It wasn't busy at opening when we arrived and had plenty of seating inside and out. It's feels open and spacious and has some cute merch for sale. We ordered right away and enjoyed our beers. There was a good variety to try and glad we did a flight of every kind. They serve food but wasn't available when we arrived. They put out menus later and tried to order food but stated it was still too early to order. They were promoting a new menu item, the beer tower. It's only the beer of the month so can't choose any beer option. I'd come back but hope to try some food and know what beers I liked better for next time.

    Flights of 4
    Jodi H.

    Korean-owned, dog and group-friendly, with indoor and outdoor seating. Dokkaebier is such a cute play on the word dokkaebi ~ghost~ which is cemented in their bright neon light fixture when you are ordering at the bar. I've heard so much hype about Dokkaebier with their unique Korean twist on beers such as Chuseok pumpkin stout, yuzu blonde, and lemongrass wit. There's SO many beers to choose from, so thank goodness they offer flights of 4. Our group got flights and pints, and we were so happy having a lil taste of everything. I def loved their unique IPAs and flavorful sours, the kimchi sour was a nice lil savory one not pungent or astringent at all. Our taptender dudes were both so friendly and kind--they let us taste some beers before we committed. We love high-quality service! They also have cans to go and cute merch, some lil snacks for purchase. BUT they also partnered with a pizza place next door, just FYI pay attention to when orders close because when we wanted to order they had already closed for the night. They also have TV's that were playing football games, and the ambiance was great...not too loud where you can't hear your friends, but also a nice lil buzz of noise where you're not feeling am-I-talking-too-loudly. Restrooms are clean, just around the corner, grab a key from the wall. And they had a bunch of outdoor seating too (not shaded), but we chose indoors on a hot weekend day. Will def be back, love that 3rd street gained another hard hitter in the brews scene.

    a row of beer glasses
    Matthew J.

    You want some unique beers in the Oakland area? Stop here. Dokkaebier is a Bay Area craft brewery that makes Asian-inspired beers. The name Dokkaebier comes from the dokkaebi, which are mythical shape-shifting creatures from Korean folklore. The dokkaebi are described as playful and mischievous spirits that love to eat, drink, and be in the company of others. We got a flight of four of their beers to get a taste for the spice of life. Kimchi Sour: A Kettle Sour that mimics the flavors of kimchi using ginger, gochugaru, and the brewer's own personal kimchi culture. Bamboo Pilsner: A European Style Pilsner brewed with bamboo and was my favorite of teh bunch. I get bamboo tea notes of bergamot, honey, and almonds with a nice bready malt base that comes off with a hint of sweetness. Easy to drink and super complex! In the Weeds: A West Coast IPA dry hopped with traditional west coast hops that come across as citrusy and piney with a bit of bitterness to round it all out. Chuesok Porter: A Porter brewed with Pumpkin, Rice, Cinnamon, Ginger, and Persimmons. A bit grainy on the mouthfeel, I think from the rice. Very light touches of warming spices, dates, and nuttiness. The pumpkin comes across less 'sweet pumpkin pie', but more pumpkin gourd-esque. Delicious! ________

    Kim chi sour & Lemon grass
    Jean T.

    Second time coming to this place and we had to return because the first time we did not try the KimChi Sour, which tbh is my favorite beer that they offer. It's very unique with the kimchi essence but it doesn't overpower the drink where you'd think you're drinking kimchi juice or something like that. The lemongrass was also good, but not quite my cup of tea. The left side of the menu are beers brewed by Dokkabier, but they also have beverages from some other breweries on the right side. You can also get a testing flight if you do not want to get a full "can's" worth of any one flavor. ~~Restroom: They have 2 keys on the left side of the store that you will need to bring to go over to the building's shared restroom. ~~Service: Great, the staff is very nice! ~~Environment: The storefront is very nice and they have some nice seating areas out front. There's a mix of options depending on your party size. Outside there's long tables as well as smaller tables within the shipping containers. Inside there's aalso a generous amount of seating. ~~Return: Yes.

    Jean C.

    So, I recommend for several reasons. First,it is owned by an awesome guy who is also Asian and doing his thing! Second, the Dokkabiers are yum. The selection is a nice change from our common styles here in the bay. I had the Yuza Blonde, Rice Lager, Kimchi Sour and the Milk Stout. I took home the IPA. I liked them all but was most pleasantly surprised by the Kimchi Sour. It is not as acidic as you would think but instead well balanced. I also love that they still have beers from Federation Brewing and also beers from Hella Coastal. The selection is diverse. There was good music playing and a positive vibe. The beertenders were super helpful and knowledgeable. Parked right in front at a meter. The bathroom was super clean. Enjoy.

    Kimchi-lada
    Jack H.

    Excited to finally make it here as I've seen some yelp events happening at this place. They have a lot of outdoor seating so it is great for big groups, and they have individual stalls for smaller groups as well. We met the owners, and you can tell they are very passionate about their business. They are putting all they can into this business, and I can see this place blowing up in popularity one day. The drinks were fun. I got the Kimchi-lada which was unique. I think 1 was enough since spicy and beer can cause a bit of a stomach ache. If you like that, then you should have some tums ready for you. My favorite beer was the lemongrass beer. I thought it was very refreshing.

    Lawrence L.

    Dog friendly and amazing beer! They host pop ups on the weekends with great food. Everyone is friendly and great vibes all around. Must visit and support local Asian business!

    Kimchi sour and a house stout
    Michael F.

    Pretty good selection of Dokkaebier and Faction taps but the old posted pictures has me believing they had good on site which they don't. They did happen to have a southern food truck outside, and the catfish was good. My favorite beers were the kimchi sour and calamansi jasmine. The kimchi sour had a strong ginger flavor with a slight chili hint. And the calamansi jasmine was refreshing. Great service, tables outside and clean bathrooms on site.

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    Awesome and unique beers, friendly staff, good Korean street food. Kimchi sour, lemongrass wit, Kalo Mexican lager all really good.

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    Ask the Community - Dokkaebier

    Do you guys serve food there? And Any happy hour specials?

    Hi Christine, Thank you for reaching out! We don't serve full meals, but we offer light snacks and… Read more

    Do you guys take reservations?

    Hi Carrie, You can call Youngwon Lee, Founder and Owner of Dokkaebier at (510) 496-4228 to find out if he take reservations. I went there for the first time when Dokkaebier had a taproom launch party on May 31, 2023.

    What are some parking options available?

    Valet parking is available at Express Parking Lot, Wed-Sat at 1776 Sacramento St. $6/4hrs. and Sun at 1725 Sacramento St. $7/4hrs. There is an additional charge of $3 per 30 mins over. The parking lot is available Sunday-Thursday (4 PM-12 AM),… Read more

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