Faction Brewing Co. specializes in hoppy beers produced in their 20-barrel brewhouse, along with lagers, stouts, Belgian styles, barrel-aged beers, and the occasional sour. They operate a tasting room on the former Alameda Naval Air Station offering views of the San Francisco skyline and epic sunsets.

hoppy beers lagers stouts Belgian style barrel-aged sours
Faction Brewing group photo
Anomaly
A complex ale with fruity esters, spice, and a dry finish.
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Defcon 1
A bold, hop-heavy IPA with intense tropical fruit and resinous flavors.
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Faction Pale Ale
A balanced pale ale with citrus and pine notes from Cascade and Centennial hops.
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Penske File
A rich porter with notes of chocolate, coffee, and a smooth finish.
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Spring IPA
A seasonal IPA with bright, juicy hop flavors and a crisp bitterness.
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Bronze Medal, World Beer Cup 2018 (Defcon 1) 2018
Gold Medal, Great American Beer Festival 2016 (Faction Pale Ale) 2016