About
Shapeshifters Brewery is a fully-licensed 1 BBL nano-microbrewery located in the back of a 150+ year-old Victorian building shared with Shapeshifters Cinema near Jack London Square in Oakland, CA. They produce small-batch beers using locally-sourced, California-grown, seasonally-available ingredients, served on tap on-site or in cans to-go during cinema events and special pop-ups. Known for their cinema-themed beers like Ice Cold Popcorn Ale and emphasis on local malts from Admiral Maltings.
Ice Cold Popcorn Ale
Local California grains from Admiral Maltings
Nano-brewery tied to independent cinema
Small-batch with seasonal local ingredients
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What They Make
Ice Cold Popcorn Ale
Movie theater beer with popped popcorn, flaked corn, light pils malt, Cluster hops. Clean and clear.
Bière de (Avant) Garde
French-style strong lager with toasted French bread from Firebrand Artisan Breads, local honey, Feldblume malt.
Öakschland Lager
Full body, rich copper hue, exuberantly hopped with West Coast classics.
Saison du Cinéma
Refreshing Belgian-style saison, bright straw-yellow, yeast-driven bread aromas.
At Land India Pale Ale
IPA with California barley/wheat from Admiral Maltings, whole cone Cascade hops from Victory Lee Hop Farm.
A Touch of Magic Kölsch Style Ale
Soft malty breadiness with apple, pear, lemony citrus, mineral crispness.
Black Magic Stout
Dry Irish Stout with Gallagher’s Best malt, Clipper oats, black malt. Chocolate, coffee, smooth finish.
La Gris en Rose
Grisette with malted wheat, flaked rye, oats, Atlas Pils, saison yeast, local plums.
Barbary Fig India Pale Ale Brewed with Prickly Pear
Fruity juicy IPA fermented on prickly pear fruit from family nopal cactus.
Streetcar Rye Stout
Mentioned in event pairings, served on tap.
Awards
Best New Brewery, Oakland Craft Beer Awards 2022
2022
Upcoming Events
Gumbo & Beer Special SF Beer Week Event
Thursday, February 26, 2026 from 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Mardi Gras pop-up with Mr. B's gumbo, new beer releases, music by E-Solo and DJ SPooN. Free, RSVP on Eventbrite.
Jack London Brewing District Tasting Tour (SF Beer Week 2026)
Thursday, February 26, 2026 from 6–9:30 PM
Starts at Shapeshifters; BTS brewing, 10 taster pours, guided tastings. 21+, tickets required.
Latest News
Comcast RISE small business grant and consulting awarded; Featured in KQED article on Bay Area film culture; Jack London Improvement District funds for merch shop expansion.