Name: Pale Ale Palooza
Start: 2026-10-24
Location: Cellarmaker House of Pizza

Cellarmaker House of Pizza in Oakland is a community‑driven brewery that refuses to be boring. Their taps parade a rotating lineup of hop‑laden IPAs, barrel‑aged stouts that could double as midnight desserts, and sours that make you wonder why anyone ever drank lemonade again. The three sites – San Francisco, Berkeley and Oakland – each have a personality of their own: the SF spot pairs its drinks with a massive Detroit‑style pizza, while Berkeley feels like a secret club where the bartender knows your favorite ale before you do.

Innovation is the mantra; expect a hazy quadruple IPA that walks into a bar and a fruited sour that could charm a cynic. Collaborations keep the calendar full, and the brewing process is on display for nosy patrons (the founders had been brewing together for years before the doors opened). Extras like a QR‑code ordering system, visible fermenters, and a brie‑topped hot‑honey pizza crust make the experience feel like a well‑engineered piece of craft art. In short, Cellarmaker delivers excellent beers, bold flavors and a dash of cheeky charm, all without taking itself too seriously.

Upcoming events in Cellarmaker House of Pizza

Coffee & Cigarettes Coffee Porter

Coffee & Cigarettes Coffee Porter is a lightly smoked coffee porter brewed with German Beechwood Malt and coffee. It will ship on 2026-10-07.

October 7, 2026product-releasecraft beer

Pale Ale Palooza

Pale Ale Palooza is a beer festival featuring 45 breweries, live music from White Denim, and a VIP Vault with rare barrel‑aged beers. It is held on October 24, 2026 at Cellarmaker Berkeley.

October 24, 2026festivalcraft beer

Why we love this brewery

What visitors love

People enjoyed Cellarmaker House of Pizza's excellent beer selection and a great atmosphere with bar and booth seats overlooking brewing operations. The pizza was also praised, particularly the hot honey and brie pie, which received high praise for its crust.