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The Experience, Alameda: Faction Brewing Co. for ALS

The Experience:

Make a big impact while sipping on delicious brews!

Join your friends at Faction Brewing on Saturday, August 5, 1-5pm for the Ales for ALS™ Festival, where you’ll enjoy unlimited tastings, a branded glass, and the chance to support vital ALS research.

ALS stands for Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. Also known as Motor Neuron Disease (MND), Lou Gehrig’s Disease, and Charcot’s disease, ALS is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that attacks motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord resulting in the wasting away of muscle. At any given time, it is estimated that 30,000 in the US suffer from ALS.

Ales for ALS™ Festival Scoop

Sample beers from 40+ regional brewers while supporting this important cause. Brewers include Alameda Island Brewing, Cellarmaker, East Brother Beer, Ghost Town Brewing, Wondrous Brewing plus 35 more! Enjoy tasty bites from food trucks.

General admission tickets ($45) include unlimited beer tastings and a branded festival drinking glass. VIP admission tickets ($105) include early access for first pours from brewers at 12pm, access to private restroom areas, first access and securing of patio space area, SWAG bag full of festival keepsakes, unlimited beer tastings and a branded festival drinking glass. Designated Driver $20.

Don’t miss out on this incredible event – get your tickets today and let’s pour hope and support into every pint! The Ales for ALS™ Festival at Faction Brewing supports research at the ALS Therapy Development Institute .

Tickets

All attendees must be 21+ with valid ID; no children/infants or dogs (unless ADA compliant) the day of the festival. Public transportation is highly encouraged.

About The ALS Therapy Development Institute

The ALS Therapy Development Institute  is the largest drug discovery lab in the world focused solely on finding treatments for ALS. The treatments in the current clinical pipeline may slow ALS for some, but they will not be enough to end ALS. We need to discover many more.

Faction Brewing 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

By |2023-08-03T10:17:25-07:00August 3rd, 2023|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments
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The Experience, Alameda: Faction Brewing Co. Weekend

The Experience:

What’s Better than Pints + Laughter + Music, Food Trucks + Dogs?

They’ve got you covered for the weekend at Faction!

FRI : Spend your Friday evening sipping on a refreshing beer while you enjoy some great comedy. Laughs on Tap presents Comedy Central’s Kiry Shabazz at Faction Brewing on Friday, June 30, 8-9:30pm. Kiry Shabazz has been featured on Comedy Central and the Tonight Show. His unique and thought-provoking material has gained him national attention and critical acclaim. He can be seen in the upcoming season of HBO’s ‘Insecure’. With a charming wit and infectious energy, Kiry Shabazz is a rising star in the comedy world. You won’t stop laughing.

So, grab your friends or family and head over to Faction Brewing for an evening of non-stop laughter and entertainment. Book your tickets now!

SAT: And then on Saturday, July 1, 12-6pm there will be a Pup-Up of dog treats and supplies and at 3pm dogs will be available for adoption. Come meet your new best friend.

SUN: Sunday, July 2 ushers in the Sunset Sundays concert from 4-6pm with Brazilian Music All Stars who will take you on a journey of rhythm, Samba. Pagode, Samba Reggae and more with a nod to the Funk of Oakland where most members reside.

Head into the taproom to experience the invigorating taste of their phenomenal beers. Food Trucks will keep you going.

Their Taproom is located on the old Alameda Naval Air Station with unobstructed views 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. Kids and dogs allowed on the patio as long as they stay at your table with you.

Weekend Food Truck Lineup:

  • Thurs, June 29  – La Santa Torta
  • Fri, June 30 – Smish Smash
  • Sat, July 1 – Calafia Taqueria
  • Sun, July 2 – Knee Baby’z Eatery

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

Where:

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

By |2023-06-29T11:36:24-07:00June 29th, 2023|Tags: , , , , , , |0 Comments
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The Experience, Alameda: Faction Brewing Co. New Beer

The Experience:

All In with Anchovy!

Get ready to dive into the deep end of flavor with Faction Brewing’s new beer! They went ALL IN with Anchovy, an experimental hop that will make your taste buds swim with excitement, as they say.

All In IPA: Anchovy is their new brew for their All In series, adding the newest catch of the day – experimental hop “Anchovy” made by Segal Ranch and sponsored by Stillwater and The Masonry from Seattle.

Anchovy. Don’t let the name scare you, it comes in with a delightful fruity aroma and refreshing taste.

Ready to cast your taste buds into the sea of unforgettable flavor?

Head into the taproom to experience the invigorating taste of this experimental hop for yourself! Food Trucks will keep you going. And then pick up your 4-pack of All In IPA: Anchovy to take home.

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.

Weekend Food Truck Lineup:

  • Thurs, Apr 20  – Locos Only
  • Fri, Apri 21 – Scolari’s Good Eats
  • Sat, Apr 22 – Sip & Slide
  • Sun, Apr 23 – 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

By |2023-04-20T09:45:20-07:00April 20th, 2023|Tags: , , , , |0 Comments
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The Experience, Alameda: Faction Brewing Co. Entertains

The Experience:

Laughs on Tap!

Tickets are selling fast! Don’t miss the Bay Area’s funniest comedy show. They’re packing the house at Faction Brewing with seven headliners, one stage, plenty of brews and a whole lot of laughs! It all kicks off Friday, March 10 from 7-9pm.

Alameda Comedy Works, the hot local Stand Up Comedy Show, presents Laughs on Tap featuring the very best in local comics. And this time they have curated a lineup of hilarious performers that will leave you in stitches. These comedians have been featured on national television shows, comedy festivals, and radio stations. So, get ready to witness some of the very best stand-up comedy.

Get your tickets now!

As we settle into the stormy weekend, you may need a place of refuge. Get out of the rain at Faction for some great views of the SF skyline. 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.

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.

Weekend Food Truck Lineup:

  • Thurs, Mar 9  – Ceviche & Co
  • Fri Mar 10 – Sip & Slide
  • Sat, Mar 11 – Mr. Andrews
  • Sun, Mar 12 – 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

By |2023-03-09T09:54:59-08:00March 9th, 2023|Tags: , , , , , |0 Comments
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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

By |2023-02-16T12:58:37-08:00February 16th, 2023|Tags: , , , , , |0 Comments
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