A 1-barrel brewery tucked in the back of a 150-year-old Victorian, pouring California-grown, hand-crafted beer for the audience at Shapeshifters Cinema.
Every batch is a hand-crafted work of art — and there are only about 248 pints of each. Drink on-site during shows or grab cans to take home.
The perfect movie theater beer. Whole popped popcorn goes right into the mash with loads of flaked corn and super-light Admiral Pils malt, plus a dash of old-timey Cluster hops for just enough bite. Clean, clear and made for a midday matinée.
A strong French “keeping” beer, fermented cold and lagered for a smooth body and mellow, bready malt. Part of the breadiness is actual bread — toasted day-old loaves from Oakland’s Firebrand Artisan Breads — plus a dash of local honey. Brewed with Admiral Maltings Feldblume.
Full-bodied with a rich copper hue, exuberantly hopped with classic favorites of the West — and made with the finest municipal water Oakland has to offer.
Our all-electric, American-made Blichmann system turns out about two 15.5-gallon kegs per batch. We ferment in a stainless unitank with a tiny glycol chiller keeping every degree in check.
“Beer! Art! Movies! Food! Can’t say enough good things — go there and eat, drink and watch films.”Jafon H., Google review
Our beer pours at every screening, performance and workshop. Only 40 seats — buy tickets early.
A Halloween program of 16mm films plus an abridged Häxan (1922) with live sound. Fri 7pm.
Two sets of improvised music at 7 & 8pm, with café happy hour beforehand. Thu 7pm.
A hands-on animation workshop with Anna Firth using the Animation Video Lunchbox. Sun 12–5pm.
“Great beer, cool art. Love the atmosphere. Also a great place to meet artists and filmmakers.”Loren R., Google review
“Solid programming and amazing beer with wonderful people.”Willis M., Google review
“Amazing place for expanded cinema, microbrew, arts, and community!”T. L., Google review
Our batches are tiny — about 248 pints each — and they go fast. Get a heads-up before the next one drops.
