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The Experience, Emeryville: Wondrous Brewing Co. Destination

The Experience:

A world of quality in every glass!

This brewery has been a destination for beer enthusiasts ever since the doors opened. They specialize in a celebrated range of German-style lagers and classic West Coast hoppy beers – right here in Emeryville. And it may now be luring even more visitors from around the world.

In his Forbes magazine article ‘Beer Destinations Around the World Worth Traveling For In 2026’, Sr Contributor Jim Dobson names Wondrous Brewing among the contenders. The premise of the article is that travelers used to plan their trips and happen to find a brewery where they landed. Now folks plan their trips around specific breweries – from Baja California to Bangkok, to London to Emeryville!

Wondrous Brewing – Bay Area California. “Wondrous lets its beer do the talking. Founder Wynn Whisenhunt trained in Germany and worked at well-known Northern California breweries like Sante Adairius and Lagunitas. You can taste that skill in every glass. In a beer world that often rewards bold flavors, Wondrous is different because of its precision.” – Jim Dobson, Forbes Magazine, May16, 2026.

Congratulations Wynn!

 Get down to Wondrous Brewing and hang in their fun outside patio where you’ll find community and dogs are welcome. You can order from Los Moles, Good to Eat Dumplings, KYU2 or Rotten City Pizza – all close by. Please note their new taproom hours.

About

Wondrous Brewing Company is a dream project of owner and brewer Wynn Whisenhunt. He grew up in the East Bay and has been brewing beer professionally in Northern California for over ten years. Wynn is well respected in the craft beer industry for his award-winning beer. Wondrous is passionate about brewing small batch thoughtful beers. They focus on lagers, hoppy beers & barrel aged beers.

Taproom Hours:
Mon – Tues: 3 – 8pm
Wed – Fri: 2 – 9pm
Sat: 12 – 9pm
Sun: 12 – 8pm

Wondrous Brewing Company Brewery. Creating thoughtful beers to inspire wonder.

Photo/Forbes magazine

Where:

1306 65th St

Emeryville

https://wondrousbrewing.com

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The Experience, Alameda: Faction Brewing Weekend

The Experience:

A pint and great grill for Father’s Day!

Fresh beer and soccer matches aren’t the only things happening at Faction this week.  Check it out!

Thursday – Free Craft Night is back! Beaded rainbow fish & critters. All supplies provided, totally free, and all skill levels welcome.

Friday – Learn the art of soft pretzel making with Grainbakers. Twist, boil, bake, and leave with fresh pretzels and beer cheese. Tickets. More of a frosting person? Grainbakers is also hosting a cupcake decorating class. Leave with some beautifully decorated cupcakes and some new skills. Tickets.

Saturday – Bayou 2 The Bay brings seafood boils, live-fire steaks, cold beer, and city views to Faction. Not a bad way to kick off Father’s Day weekend. (@samarasoutherncreations for more information and links to tickets)

Sunday – The Alameda Record Swap returns from 11am-5pm. Bring Dad, buy him a pint, and help him dig for a few forgotten favorites.

Now stop thinking about it and just get over there!

Food Truck Schedule:

  • Thu, Jun 18 – Curry & Combo
  • Fri, Jun 19 – La Santa Torta
  • Sat, Jun 20 – Calafia Taqueria
  • Sun, Jun 21 – Satay by the Bay

Faction Brewing’s Hours: Wed/Thu 2-8pm; Fri/Sat 12-8pm; Sun 12-6pm. Non-alcoholic beverages are also available for purchase. They  have a large outdoor patio and indoor seating is also available. Call to confirm hours (510) 523-2739.

Where:

2501 Monarch St in Alameda Point
Alameda

http://factionbrewing.com

The Experience, Alameda: Faction Brewing Beer New Release

  • The Experience:

Come Face the Strange!

What is it? It’s a West Coast Pale Ale brewed with oats and hopped with Mosaic Cryo, Pacific Northwest Citra, and just a touch of Vic Secret from Australia. It’s bright, smooth, a little cosmic, and exactly what you’ve been waiting for [5.5%]! And it’s back on draft and in cans.

According to staff, it’s the kind of beer that makes you want to put on your red shoes and dance the blues! They invite you to come Face the Strange.

Food Truck Schedule:

  • Fri, May 8 – La Santa Torta
  • Sat, May 9 – Knee Baby’z Eatery
  • Sun, May 10 – La Santa Torta

Faction Brewing’s Hours: Wed/Thu 2-8pm; Fri/Sat 12-8pm; Sun 12-6pm. Non-alcoholic beverages are also available for purchase. They  have a large outdoor patio and indoor seating is also available. Call to confirm hours (510) 523-2739.

Where:

2501 Monarch St in Alameda Point
Alameda

http://factionbrewing.com

The Experience, Alameda: Faction Brewing Beer New Beer

  • The Experience:

Beer! Fresh off the line.

What’s new?

  • Terpsman IPA – Blue Dream + Sour Tangie from Abstrax doing hero-level work [6.9%]
  • Pushcart Pale – West Coast strong pale with Everywhere Brewing. Comet, Cascade, 586 Cryo, T-90. Clean, punchy, gets the job done. [6.2%]

Put a stop at Faction into your weekend plans for the beer, the food and the view. They can’t wait to see you!

Food Truck Schedule:

  • Fri, Apr 3 – La Santa Torta
  • Sat, Apr 4 – Calafia Taqueria
  • Sun, Apr 5 – Knee Baby’z Eatery

Faction Brewing’s Hours: Wed/Thu 2-8pm; Fri/Sat 12-8pm; Sun 12-6pm. Non-alcoholic beverages are also available for purchase. They  have a large outdoor patio and indoor seating is also available. Call to confirm hours (510) 523-2739.

Where:

2501 Monarch St in Alameda Point
Alameda

http://factionbrewing.com

The Experience, Alameda: Faction Brewing Beer Weekend

The Experience:

586 is in the building!

Their award-winning, Pale 586, is back on draft! Hopped with HBC 586 in both cryo and pellet form for that classic West Coast snap and aromatic punch. It’s crisp, balanced, and way too easy to keep going back. Their crew says it’s Draft Only, “so come get it…or regret it.”

The weather is beautiful and the views at Faction are incredible. Finish off your SF Beer Week plans by drinking every single one of their limited collab beers out on the patio! Or just tap into their 20+ taps of craft beer. So many choices – you may have to go today and tomorrow.

The crew at Faction Brewing can’t wait to see you and tell you about all their new collaborative beers !

Faction Brewing’s Hours: Wed/Thu 2-8pm; Fri/Sat 12-8pm; Sun 12-6pm. Non-alcoholic beverages are also available for purchase. They  have a large outdoor patio and indoor seating is also available. Call to confirm hours (510) 523-2739.

Where:

2501 Monarch St in Alameda Point
Alameda

http://factionbrewing.com

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