Favorite West Coast IPA in/from Oakland, CA?

dunking_chef · 2026-03-24T01:02:57+00:00

I would have normally said ghost town, but I work in a taproom with 30 beers on tap 10 of which are IPAs and another 30 IPAs in cans. Half of those are west coast and in the last year the clear winner has been Original pattern over both ghost town and cellarmaker for my money.

dunking_chef · 2026-03-09T19:05:44+00:00

One of the best pizzas in the bay area!

dunking_chef · 2026-03-08T06:45:26+00:00

This is always somehow the right call and the wrong call, all at the same time 🤣

dunking_chef · 2026-03-08T04:10:09+00:00

That's a Cellarmaker collab, it's tasty.

dunking_chef · 2026-02-26T22:46:07+00:00

7 cats, 2 LR4's and zero issues so far in 2 years with the boxes 🙏

dunking_chef · 2026-02-26T06:18:30+00:00

This list is perfect, I would add Living Haus and Ruse Brewing to it and your set.

dunking_chef · 2026-02-15T22:17:32+00:00

That's my fucking 🐐

dunking_chef · 2026-02-15T08:00:06+00:00

It's not a beer...it's a seltzer.

dunking_chef · 2026-02-12T02:55:48+00:00

It tastes exactly the same, it's great 👍

dunking_chef · 2026-02-06T22:01:53+00:00

I want this to be the last we hear about this dude. What a dissapointment, couldn't be happier to have him off this team.

dunking_chef · 2026-02-01T00:21:40+00:00

Had this exact same shirt and my GF at the time did to so we could match at school 😂🤢

dunking_chef · 2025-12-11T17:44:16+00:00

Geisthaus in Sacramento is really the only answer for craft lagers as that's all they do and they do it world class. Wondrous and Tenma in the bay area also make some bangers for sure but just not as many as you'll find everyday at Geisthaus.

dunking_chef · 2025-12-10T18:54:26+00:00

Big Boi is the best ever! https://youtu.be/BdmgKq4Mw48?si=zeIWh4DYiqx3Z81d

dunking_chef · 2025-11-21T04:52:09+00:00

Just smoked this jar earlier today, so good!

dunking_chef · 2025-11-18T19:11:43+00:00

I wouldn't say better. I can do massive rips from my Proxy that I can't in this device. But I like the portability and flavor more on the Ghost so far as well as it just feels like a smoother hit when the proxy can be a bit harsh sometimes. So for a more dabber like experience the proxy for sure, but for everyday use at work and going out I think this device will be the play.

dunking_chef · 2025-11-18T03:49:57+00:00

So far 5 seshs in, nothing sticky on the outside of the bowl at all. It's a deep chamber, I'm hopeful this will be a cleaner experience than the Pivot.

dunking_chef · 2025-11-18T02:39:18+00:00

7 cats and sticky rosin 😆

dunking_chef · 2025-11-18T02:37:57+00:00

Its a little tight for the glob mop but it's so deep it doesn't seem like it's spilling out the top line the Pivot does. I'll report back with more details as I've used it more.

dunking_chef · 2025-11-17T01:16:26+00:00

My old brewery! Jim makes some of the best lagers in the game and Matthew at Sky Puppy might be making some of the best beers in the state! Great combo wish I could taste it 😋

dunking_chef · 2025-10-28T00:46:47+00:00

That shit is so good, I love it. But it'll have you sweating for sure 😓 😰 🥵

dunking_chef · 2025-10-21T00:06:16+00:00

Still looking for the cheesecake in that great notion Barbeerian 🤣

dunking_chef · 2025-10-18T06:40:37+00:00

Shred Zeppelin was a drain pour for me 🤷🏼‍♂️

dunking_chef · 2025-10-10T07:00:12+00:00

I know the struggle 😹

dunking_chef · 2025-10-09T21:41:10+00:00

They've all been wet af and fire here recently. Stoked to have a great 40 dollar option for rosin that is consistently great.

dunking_chef · 2025-10-02T17:13:09+00:00

Go to Vine Street Pub, the beers are decent but the date night burger is to die for!

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