The Best Brewery/Microbrewery in Albany, California

Craft Beer & Microbrewery Guide for Albany, CA

Discover Albany, California: a vibrant city teeming with creativity and a robust craft beer scene. Nestled between San Francisco Bay and the East Bay hills, this hidden gem boasts numerous breweries serving up unique, locally-brewed beers that tantalize taste buds and delight connoisseurs. From IPAs bursting with tropical flavors to malty stouts perfect for cozy nights, Albany's craft beer scene offers a delectable adventure for every palate. Come for the brews, stay for the friendly community and rich history.

Ocean View Brew Works in Albany, California - 4.80 star rating

Ocean View Brew Works

Albany CA

4.80

Brews made with rotating taps of local flavors

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Elevation 66 Brewing Company in El Cerrito, California - 4.30 star rating

Elevation 66 Brewing Company

El Cerrito CA (0.9km)

Delicious burgers and sandwiches

Fieldwork Brewing Company - Berkeley in Berkeley, California - 4.60 star rating

Fieldwork Brewing Company - Berkeley

Berkeley CA (1.5km)

Frequent changes in draft list with diverse beers.

Gilman Brewing Company in Berkeley, California - 4.60 star rating

Gilman Brewing Company

Berkeley CA (1.6km)

Vast beer selection with delicious options

Great Notion Brewing - Berkeley in Berkeley, California - 4.60 star rating

Great Notion Brewing - Berkeley

Berkeley CA (3.1km)

Great Notion's sour beers are top-notch, with perfect balance.

Cellarmaker Brewing Co. in Berkeley, California - 4.90 star rating

Cellarmaker Brewing Co.

Berkeley CA (4.1km)

Offers unique and interesting IPAs

Armistice Brewing Company in Richmond, California - 4.70 star rating

Armistice Brewing Company

Richmond CA (5.1km)

Armistice Brewing Company offers guava beers.

Wondrous Brewing Company in Emeryville, California - 4.80 star rating

Wondrous Brewing Company

Emeryville CA (5.3km)

Unique triple westie beer style wins awards

Hoi Polloi Brewing Taproom and Beat Lounge in Berkeley, California - 4.70 star rating

Hoi Polloi Brewing Taproom and Beat Lounge

Berkeley CA (5.6km)

Excellent ciders alongside excellent brews

East Brother Beer Company in Richmond, California - 4.70 star rating

East Brother Beer Company

Richmond CA (7.1km)

Brewery has delicious beers with unique offerings.

Temescal Brewing in Oakland, California - 4.60 star rating

Temescal Brewing

Oakland CA (7.8km)

Unique beer selection with varied styles.

Brix Factory Brewing in Oakland, California - 5.00 star rating

Brix Factory Brewing

Oakland CA (8.4km)

Unique dark lager offerings in experimentation phase.

Ghost Town Brewing - West Oakland Brewery & Taproom in Oakland, California - 4.60 star rating

Ghost Town Brewing - West Oakland Brewery & Taproom

Oakland CA (9.0km)

Metal decor and vibe throughout the brewery

Two Pitchers Brewing Company in Oakland, California - 4.60 star rating

Two Pitchers Brewing Company

Oakland CA (9.6km)

Unique blood orange radler as a signature drink

Line 51 Brewing Company in Oakland, California - 4.70 star rating

Line 51 Brewing Company

Oakland CA (10.7km)

Unique space with character and activities

Cellarmaker House of Pizza in Oakland, California - 4.60 star rating

Cellarmaker House of Pizza

Oakland CA (11.2km)

Excellent beers on tap selection.

Original Pattern Brewing in Oakland, California - 4.80 star rating

Original Pattern Brewing

Oakland CA (11.2km)

Unique rotating tap options with IPAs.

Faction Brewing in Alameda, California - 4.60 star rating

Faction Brewing

Alameda CA (12.0km)

Unique industrial space with murals

Humble Sea Brewing Co. | Alameda Point in Alameda, California - 4.60 star rating

Humble Sea Brewing Co. | Alameda Point

Alameda CA (12.2km)

Hazy IPAs set apart from others

Almanac Beer Co. in Alameda, California - 4.60 star rating

Almanac Beer Co.

Alameda CA (12.3km)

Enormous brewery with multiple drinking areas.

Otherwise Brewing in SF, California - 4.70 star rating

Otherwise Brewing

SF CA (14.1km)

Offers gluten-free options for those with intolerance.

Ghost Town Brewing - Laurel Biergarten & Kitchen in Oakland, California - 4.70 star rating

Ghost Town Brewing - Laurel Biergarten & Kitchen

Oakland CA (14.2km)

Huge portions of fries and meals available.

San Francisco Brewing Co. in SF, California - 4.00 star rating

San Francisco Brewing Co.

SF CA (14.7km)

Variety of unique beers available.

21st Amendment Brewery & Restaurant in SF, California - 4.30 star rating

21st Amendment Brewery & Restaurant

SF CA (14.9km)

Hell or High Watermelon Wheat beer is exceptional.

Monkey King At The Brewery in Alameda, California - 4.30 star rating

Monkey King At The Brewery

Alameda CA (15.0km)

Unique beer pairing with Monkey King menu

Events near Albany, CA

Date	Event	Brewery	Location
Mar 3	Irish Soda Bread Class	Five Suns Brewing	Martinez, CA