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The Experience, Alameda: Faction Brewing Co. Beer Week

The Experience:

New Adventures in Brewing!

Raise a glass and cheers to new adventures at Faction! As part of SF Beer Week, join them to celebrate the release of their latest brews. Gather your friends and a pint and get ready for a taste explosion with every sip. Cheers to good times ahead! Here’s what they’ve dropped this week:

  • Hop Soup. It’s back and just as hop packed as ever! This Imperial IPA is a hop explosion, packed with Citra, Comet, Ekuanot, Simcoe, Apollo, Altus, and Fuggle! [8.5%]
  • Jugdish IPA. Say “Goodnight Jugdish” with this West Coast IPA hopped with Nelson and Strata [6.9%]
  • Face the Strange. This is their non-hazy, ‘hazy’ Pale Ale hopped with Simcoe, Mosaic, Citra and Vic Secret [5.5%]
  • B-17 Pils. A brand new Great Notion Brewing collaboration! A bright West Coast Pilsner hopped with Citra, Riwaka, Nelson and Freestyle hops new Motueka Hop Kief! [5.2%]
  • Pushcart Pale. A brand new American Strong Pale brewed with their friends at Everywhere. This beer was hopped with old school Cascade and Comet hops from Segal Ranch and the new experimental hop HBC 586 Cryo. [6.2%]
  • All five of these brews are available in the taproom, so head out for some new brew and that fantastic San Francisco view! And new artwork in the taproom created by the talented brewer Jesse!

Food Truck Lineup this weekend:

  • Thurs, Feb 16, 2-8pm – D’Grobak
  • Fri, Feb 17, 12-8pm – Scolari’s Good Eats
  • Sat, Feb 18, 12-8pm – Calafia Taqueria
  • Sun, Feb 19, 12-6pm – Sip & Slide

Hours: Wed/Thu 2-8pm; Fri/Sat 12-8pm; Sun 12-6pm. Call to confirm hours (510) 523-2739.

Where:

2501 Monarch St in Alameda Point
Alameda

http://factionbrewing.com

The Experience, Alameda: Building 43 Winery Event

The Experience:

Timba + Salsa + Buchaca at the Winery!

Join the folks at Building 43 Winery for an evening of music, dancing and wine on Friday, February 3, beginning at 7pm

Timba, Salsa and Bachata music performed by two  hot DJs: DJ Anotoni and DJ Leydis. Try their great wines from the Sierra Foothills and enjoy some tasty bites from the food truck on site.

Hours:

Friday: 4:30 – 11pm
Saturday: 1 – 7pm
Sunday: 1 – 6pm

Building 43 Winery is a Latina and Veteran Owned Winery located in Spirits Alley on the former Alameda Naval Air Station

Experience handcrafted, sustainable, small-batch varietals from the Sierra Foothills. Sip wine from the comfort of their intimate tasting room, a refurbished historic Naval Aviation EOD Locker, or from their garden patio & fireplace, steps away from stunning panoramic views of the SF Bay skyline. 21+ pet-friendly.

Where:

2440 Monarch St, Building 25
Alameda Point

http://building43winery.com

The Experience, Alameda: Faction Brewing Co. Taproom

The Experience:

Get Out of the Rain!

Today is your day off from the torrential rains, so you can visit Faction for some great views of the SF skyline. As we settle into the stormy weekend, you’ll need a place of refuge. Faction Brewing’s beertenders invite you down to their taproom to experience the great vibe while you have a pint or two with your friends.

Faction this weekend!

Their Taproom is located on the old Alameda Naval Air Station with unobstructed views (except when there’s a downpour) of the San Francisco skyline and Bay Bridge and they offer 20+ beers on draft. You can get full pours and their Flight of the Day. Non-alcoholic beverages are also available for purchase.

Food Truck Lineup:

  • Thurs, Jan 12 – Ceviche & Co
  • Fri Jan 13 – Sip & Slide
  • Sat, Jan 14 – Calafia Taqueria
  • Sun, Jan 15 – Momolicious

Hours: Wed/Thu 2-8pm; Fri/Sat 12-8pm; Sun 12-6pm. Call to confirm hours (510) 523-2739.

Where:

2501 Monarch St in Alameda Point
Alameda

http://factionbrewing.com

The Experience, Alameda: Urban Legend Cellars Sipping, Shopping & Views

The Experience:

Spirit Alley Makers Market + Bar Hop!

This is the way to get that Holiday Shopping done! Plan your Sunday now.

  • When: December 11,  12- 5pm
  • Where: Faction Brewing, Building 43 Winery, Dashe Cellars and Urban Legend Winery in Alameda
  • What:  Enjoy a Makers Market and Bar Crawl all in one! Who says you can’t have fun while shopping?

Shop local Bay Area artists, makers and vintage curators as you sip. Then settle in with beer or wine and some tasty bites. You’ll find jewelry, knit goods, home decor, metalworking, prints, soap, paintings, candles, and more unique gifts.

Note: The address numbers  are descending as you go down Monarch St  from Faction at 2501, Building 43 at 2440 and ending at 1901 Monarch at Dashe and Urban Legend. You can hang at Faction (Momolicious Food Truck serving) or Building 43 or you can reserve a tasting,  a glass or bottle of wine at Dashe Cellars and Urban Legend Winery (Alameda’s own C’era Una Volta is serving!). Check them all out! These businesses work hard to keep Spirit Alley spirited! More info and a map.

Photo/Vivian Aldridge, 12/2/22

Where:

1951 Monarch St, Building 25
Alameda Point

https://ulcellars.com

The Experience, Alameda: Modern Mouse Holidays

The Experience:

Create Serenity for the Holidays

Time to take care of yourself before the onslaught of the holidays overwhelms you. Have yourself a little candle moment. Take some time to visit Modern Mouse gift shop in South Shore Center and take home some necessities to surround yourself with calm and beauty.

One of their featured Makers from Berkeley, Big Softie Studio, designs and crafts small batches of hand-poured prayer candles. One new candle in stock has notes of violet, jasmine and powder – reminding you of Cashmere Blankets. It doesn’t get any cozier than this! Perfect for fall and going into the cold, winter season.

Modern Mouse is one of the Bay’s premier handmade gift shops, offering wares of over 280 artists across the US. Owners Matt & Mynt thank you for shopping local and handmade.

Current Hours: Tues – Sun, 12-6pm. This Beachside Boutique is located in South Shore Center.  510-814-8839

Where:

2223 South Shore  Center
Alameda

https://modernmousegifts.com

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