Just read Dominic B's (Yelp CM) review that you were closing your tap room, so rush over! Cut and pasted from their website: "Dokkaebi (도깨비), the mysterious, shape-shifting creatures found throughout Korean folklore." Quality/Quantity - You have been on my list to visit since you opened. I drink your beers in most (if not all) the local Korean Restaurants in the Bay. And at some non Korean restaurants. Today I enjoyed your Chuseok Porter, well a few of them... This by far was my favorite of all the beers I drank and tasted here. Also tasted the following: Dokkaebi IPA - Light and refreshing. Lemongrass Witbier - I can almost taste the lemongrass, another light and refreshing beer. K-Beer - Again, another light and refreshing beer. My daughter had the Calamansi & Tea Lager - This actually had more flavor then all the beers I drank except my porter. Lastly, my daughter noticed the Hazy IPA, Hazy Seoul. But I could not/did not want to drink any more. I guess I might have to rush over again before they close. For our snacks we got: KFC, Korean Fried Chicken - Not as authentic as I would have preferred. Gimmari - Wow, a home run. It helped that I have never had this before! My daughter says we will go to K-Town next time we are in LA and she will introduce me to Korean "street food." Looking forward to it. Atmosphere - Small local brewery. They also own the "kitchen" and storage area next door, see pictures. Metered street parking, but not a problem on a Sunday. And free meter parking on a Sunday. Shared restrooms with the other businesses in the building, you need a key. See pictures. Open 4 days a week (well only for one more week..) from Thursday to Sunday. See Yelp or their website. Service - Counter service, just okay. Price - $44 + tip. Owner Comment - Congrats on your success since 2020 and here since 2023. I am sorry to hear your tap room is closing, but I do admit it has taken me over a year to visit.... So I understand. read more

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I can not say enough good things about this spot and I am so sad to find out that the taproom is closing. First off, it was a great space with ample indoors and outdoor seating. The people here are always extremely welcoming and patient with me as I slowly read through their beer selection. And their beer selection--absolutely amazing. As an Asian-American, I never thought I'd see Kimchi and Yuzu flavors for beer. Obviously, the first time we came here, we had to get flights to try all of their flavors. Whenever I have group events where I have to bring a pack of beer, I always try to bring a pack of dokkaebier :) read more

Dokkaebier - Calamansi and lychee beers - Brewpubs Near Me - Oakland, California

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This place is awesome! We all need Asian-inspired beers in our lives lol. Kimchi Sour sounds like it might be weird but it's actually delicious! It's my favorite one. They also have a seasonal Calamansi flavored one right now which is also quite nice and refreshing. I came in on a Friday night and Amanda provided really awesome, friendly service! We got splashes before deciding our pours. I even bought a glass to go because they have the absolute cutest glassware with different versions of the Korean Dokkaebier monster logo on it. read more

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Such a gem of brewery that is sadly closing this taproom at the end of the month - go get your beers here while you can. You'll still be able to find them at your local retailer like Whole Foods & restaurants and such. Asian-owned and Asian inspired, their beers are unique and light and crisp. The Yuzu blonde is a banger. The tap room is old school, in a little warehouse with some tables. They have a large outdoor space and they were just getting into the world of some Korean fried chicken and deep fried mandu. Overall, a gem of a brewery and community space. A sad loss for Oakland, but so happy we'll still be able to get the beer. read more

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. read more

Dokkaebier - Flight $14 - Brewpubs Near Me - Oakland, California

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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. read more

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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! read more

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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. read more

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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! read more

Dokkaebier - Kimbap from one of their popup food options! During lunar new year launch party - Brewpubs Near Me - Oakland, California

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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. read more

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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. read more

Dokkaebier - Flights of 4 - Brewpubs Near Me - Oakland, California

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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! ________ read more

Dokkaebier - a row of beer glasses - Brewpubs Near Me - Oakland, California

Came here for food but unfortunately didn't have any on the Saturday we went. Ended up bringing pizza from a nearby restaurant, based on one of the employees recommendations, and stayed for their beer. Loved their Yuza blond. read more

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. read more

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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. read more

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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. read more

Dokkaebier - Kimchi-lada - Brewpubs Near Me - Oakland, California

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! read more

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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. read more

Dokkaebier - Kimchi sour and a house stout - Brewpubs Near Me - Oakland, California

Beautiful venue with amazing service! The owner was so kind and helped us pick some amazing varieties. My favorite was the milk stout, which had hints of cardamom and green peppercorn. I opted for fruity on my own so I appreciated the help. There are yummy imported snacks too, including yummy honey butter chips. Bonus points that the owner has a beautiful baby. read more

Dokkaebier - Storefront - Brewpubs Near Me - Oakland, California

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Love that Dokkaebier has come to the neighborhood and with a bang, with their fried chicken & beer festival! The Federation space is well set-up (at least from the outside, I hope behind the scenes too!) so I hope that means they've hit the ground running as the new proprietors here. And thanks for keeping this spot going in the neighborhood! Many wishes for their continued success and growth, and I'm looking forward to some really creative and great stuff! read more

Dokkaebier - Hanging out in one of the shipping containers! - Brewpubs Near Me - Oakland, California

Love this brewery bar! Everyone is so welcoming. My personal favorite was the lemon grass beer. So flavorful! I got some to go as well. There was a Korean food vendor from SF outside the venue so we got some snacks to go with the bar. Will be back ! read more

Small-ish beer hall near Jack London Square with some very unique Asian Flavor-inspired beers. I rated this spot four stars because some of the beers were exceptional and others were...unfortunately, not that great. We recommend the Bamboo Pilsner, Soul to Seoul, Calamansi & Tea Lager, Lemongrass Witbier, and the Yuza Blonde. With these, you really tasted something unique with the beers. Also, we are not big on sours, but the kimchi sour was pleasantly spicy. The IPA was too bland, the lychee black tea did not taste like either one. I basically found that the beers either tasted special and unique, or just very bland. However I do believe it is well worth the visit and the tasting! I went home with a couple of four-packs! read more

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Dokkaebier is one of the only Asian-owned and Asian-inspired breweries in the county! If you want to try some truly unique beers, you need to go to Dokkaebier's taproom. Dokkaebier opened in February 2020 (during the pandemic), but this did not stop its popularity from growing. The first time I saw Dokkaebier, I was at a brew fest, and they had the longest line at the event and their popularity has not stopped since. They are located in Jack London and brew their beer in the back of the tap room. Their taproom has a great vibe with plenty of tables to sit at, or you can sit at the bar and chat up the beer server. Everyone in the tap room is knowledgeable about the beer and is more than willing to let you try several beers to find the one you like. I am a big fan of their Bamboo Pilnser and Lemongrass Witbier. One of their most popular beers is the Kimchi Sour, which is one of a kind. They are also dog friendly, so take you fury friend and check out Dokkaebier! read more

I actually didn't know this place was here but glad I know! I came here because this was the starting spot for the east bay beer running club. I got there early so I was able to enjoy the space and beer (yes before running lol). The bartender was super nice, gave me a couple tasters and recommendations before I landed on a hazy. It's a pretty intimate space and there's some outdoor seating. Will definitely be coming back! read more

Dokkaebier - Brewpubs Near Me - Oakland, California

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Finally had a chance to try the KFC and other small bites. Pairs well with the K Beer. Friendly staff! Don't forget to take beers for later. Diverse crowd. read more

Dokkaebier - Brewpubs Near Me - Oakland, California

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Always a great time at Dokkaebier! They had El Garage making some yummy birria tacos and birria grilled cheese. Also Korean food on deck. read more

Dokkaebier - Birria tacos - Brewpubs Near Me - Oakland, California

Great atmosphere, I love the openness of the place, modern and yet comfortable. The beer selection is amazing with alot of asian flavors. Price is very reasonable. I went there for a group gathering. It's great to have function there. Next door also had the Korean chicken pop up. The staff was friendly. I would definitely go back! read more

Dokkaebier - Brewpubs Near Me - Oakland, California

Nice little area in Jack London with other breweries to check out in the area. I enjoyed the Lemongrass Witbier. Don't be scared or off put but the Szechuan and black pepper description, it's a light and refreshing beer. Small space shared by other brewery companies but nice vibes and airy! read more

Dokkaebier - Beers! - Brewpubs Near Me - Oakland, California

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Great beer with some of the most unique flavors I've ever had! Super nice staff in their little taproom with a whole bunch of beer on tap, quite a few in cans to take home, and quite the selection of Asian snacks! read more

I really like this place, in fact I drive over from the North Bay to enjoy as many different flavors of their beer as I can fit. I have brought a number of friends and they all enjoy Dokkaebier. I love how the bartenders are always nice and have just the right amount of chattiness. They also made some genius combinations, for example the kimchilada. Nowadays there is often great food onsite but I do also enjoy ordering pizza from across the street and eating it in Dokkaebier's open air atmosphere. Also the bathrooms are very acceptable with no lines. Overall I highly recommend this place for a chill afternoon or evening with a friend. read more

Dokkaebier - Dokkaebier Chuseok Porter - a seasonal - Brewpubs Near Me - Oakland, California

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A refreshing perspective in the craft beer scene. Youngwon Lee's Dokkaebier does not disappoint. Seriously, take it from someone who flies around the world to visit tap rooms and taste the finest beer from all corners of the world. I fondly remember stumbling upon their pop-up taproom in early 2020 in San Francisco. I was pleasantly surprised to find easy to drink beer, reminiscent of ingredients I already know and love. My favourite hits from Dokkaebier are the Kimchi Sour, Yuzu Blonde, and the short run of Minari Witbier (my favourite, though sadly no longer in production). I was happy to visit their new permanent home in Jack London Square Oakland. An easy ferry ride across the bay from the city. The space hasn't changed drastically from the original owners, however, it suits them great. The taproom features all of the Dokkaebier hits on tap, a fridge full of cans to take home, and simple snacks if you are feeling a bit peckish. The staff is really friendly and Youngwon Lee is frequently in the house socialising with groups. I'm really happy to see them in their very own taproom and plan to visit anytime we're in the area. read more

Dokkaebier - Taproom view - Brewpubs Near Me - Oakland, California

Every now and then I grab some Bamboo Pilsners at Gus's Community Market and its a good time. The other day my coworkers planned a visit to their Dokkabier's new brewery - which I almost didnt go to because it was all across the bridge - but it was super worth it! The wasnt much space inside but there was plenty of seating outside. Also, the founders were working in a shipping container next to us and it was so cute. Im just happy I got to try a few new flavors (without having to chug whole cans haha). The founder was telling us they are always testing out new flavors to see which ones stick. Either way, the Yuza Blonde is my new favorite. read more

Dokkaebier - Brewpubs Near Me - Oakland, California

Despite my rating for the two different beers I had from Dokkaebier on Untapped I have to bump up their overall rating to five stars. Not that my Untapped ratings were bad reviews for them but both beer drinking experiences came in at four stars. The reason why I am bumping this brewery to five stars is that their concept and recipes are very different from most breweries out there which makes them stand out in my mind. The name is Korean inspired for the Dokkabei, mysterious, mischievous and playful shape-shifting creatures or spirits. The staff at Dokkaebier take pride in this concept by being brewers, chefs, innovators and gracious hosts. One of the two beers I had was a hazy milkshake IPA, the LGBTQ Hazy IPA which was to commemorate Pride Month. This beer was pefumy and floral by getting a whiff of it and then the floral aspect showed in the flavor as well along with fruitiness, bitterness and hopiness. One of the better milkshake IPA's I have recently had. But the beer that is etched into my mind even more is their Kimchi Sour beer. A very unique beer this was brewed by the chef's own kimchi culture and results in a smoky, ginger, spicy and tart sour beer. It was truly a unique beer and I haven't seen anything quite like this with beers, even the most unusual beer recipes I have come across. So that in of itself earns Dokkaebier a five star rating. read more

Dokkaebier - The highly unique Kimchi Sour! - Brewpubs Near Me - Oakland, California

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Was lucky enough to attend an event Dokkaebier! I've been a fan of this spot and love the kimchi sour beer! Also like the fact that Dokkeabier had a kimchilada! The offered flights so worth trying their beers! Plus staff friendly. read more

I had the pleasure of attending a Yelp Elite event sponsored by Dokkaebier this past weekend and I cannot begin to extoll all of the wonderful attributes and virtues that this brew offers. Every flavor has a subtlety and unique profile, yet unlike other brew brands, there is absolutely nothing that upsets the flavor balance. I would describe the general tasting note to follow the characteristics of a light, balanced, carbonated blonde but even the Kimchi Sour is shockingly toned down, not pungent or "Bloody Mary-ish" as I presumed it might be. I have enjoyed the Kimchi Sour previously because I was drawn to the description; what moved me at the tasting event was the Mango and the Yuzu Blonde. Highly recommend this brand and the nice folks behind it. They are passionate in their craft and I am always proud of local and Korean-based business. Also, if you do a soju bomb with the Yuzu Blonde and Jinro Strawberry, it tastes like strawberry lemonade and goes down easier than the woman who stole your ex boyfriend. Just saying. Also, I have no product endorsement for plugging Jinro or Dokkaebier. I just want people to be happy. Buy their product. read more

This place is incredible. Friendly staff, nice indoor and outdoor space, INCREDIBLY unique beers that you can't find anywhere else in the area. The Kimchi Sour beer is my favorite but the Lemongrass Witbier, the Rice Kolsch, the Yuza Blonde and the Mexican lager are all standouts. Haven't had anything I disliked. They also have incredible Korean wings. Come try it out! read more

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

I came here on a random Friday afternoon craving good beer. I walked into exceptional service. The lady was very kind and informative. She even brought my dog Leo a water bowl. The nice gentleman there even gave me a cute little bag with tea leaves from the new beer they just launched which is the lychee black tea. I loved it here and it cheered me up from my shitty time period I'm having. Thanks Doklaebier and crew. read more

Dokkaebier - Menu - Brewpubs Near Me - Oakland, California

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Dokkaebier is awesome! The Korean-inspired food is amazing, with a Michelin Star chef creating new recipes all the time. They have yummy beers with out-of-the-box ingredients as well! My favorites have been their pilsner, 1.5X IPA, DIPA, and their witbier. Their fried chicken, kimchi pork belly, baby octopus with banchan are all amazing! Their mashed potatoes with garlic & herbs are a great side as well. I have yet to try their galbi. That will be tomorrow's order read more

Dokkaebier - Brewpubs Near Me - Oakland, California

Just off of the main strip of Jack London is this Korean owned and inspired taproom. Flavors from Milk Stout, Kimchi Sour, Yuzu Blonde, and Rice Kolsh - while I didn't try the stouts the Yuzu and Kolsh were pleasant. What you'd expect from a good beer. I usually despise sours - but the Kimchi Sour was shockingly not bitter. It feels more like a kombucha/beer - I'll be coming back to snack on their kimchi popcorn and a beer. Great place to have a beer before/after a ferry or movie at the Regal. read more