Avery Kim
Denver, Colorado
8/16/2026
Great IPA SelectionDog Heaven
Landed here after a long drive and immediately felt at home. Friendly bartenders and a patio worth lingering on.
Verified Independent MicrobreweryMicrobrewery
Federation Brewing
420 3rd St Unit A, Oakland, California, 94607-3809
Dog FriendlyOutdoor Seating / Fire PitsFood Trucks / Full KitchenFamily / Kid FriendlyLive Music & EventsGamesNA / Wine / CiderWiFiSports TVs / Game DayWheelchair Accessible
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Quick Vibe & Venue Facts
- Independent Status
- Verified Independent Microbrewery
- Pet Policy
- Dogs Welcome (Patio / Indoors)
- Food Options
- Daily Rotating Food Trucks & BYOF Friendly
- Family Policy
- Typically 21+ after early evening — confirm family hours on site.
- Parking & Transit
- Street parking and bike racks; limited lot stalls.
On tap
What’s on tap right now
5 pouring
| Beer | Style | ABV | Notes | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazy Memory Juicy Citra and Mosaic with a soft haze and low bitterness. | Hazy IPA | 6.8% | Juicy Citra and Mosaic with a soft haze and low bitterness. | On Tap |
| Kölsch Club Soft fruit esters with a clean lagered snap. | Kölsch | 4.8% | Soft fruit esters with a clean lagered snap. | On Tap |
| Patio Tart Kettle sour with raspberry and a bright snap. | Sour | 5.1% | Kettle sour with raspberry and a bright snap. | On Tap |
| Wheatfield Banana-clove whisper with a cloudy, easy pour. | Wheat | 5.0% | Banana-clove whisper with a cloudy, easy pour. | On Tap |
| Yard Work Snappy noble hops, cracker malt, built for patio pints. | Pilsner | 5.1% | Snappy noble hops, cracker malt, built for patio pints. | On Tap |
| River Porter Toffee, cocoa nibs, and a gentle roast. | Porter | 5.9% | Toffee, cocoa nibs, and a gentle roast. | Kicked / Sold Out |
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4.3 ★
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Jordan Blake
Austin, Texas
8/11/2026
Spacious PatioPerfect for Groups
Came for one pint, stayed for three. The IPA board is stacked and the crowd stayed easygoing.
Casey Nguyen
Portland, Oregon
8/6/2026
Live Acoustic MusicCrisp Lagers
Perfect Saturday stop. Dogs on the patio, a food truck in the lot, and enough seating for the whole group.
Federation Brewing FAQs
Is Federation Brewing dog friendly?
Yes. Federation Brewing is dog friendly in Oakland, including patio seating.
Does Federation Brewing serve food or host food trucks?
Yes. Federation Brewing hosts rotating food trucks and is generally BYOF friendly.
Can I host a private event or group crawl at Federation Brewing?
Federation Brewing can often host small group crawls. Contact the taproom directly, or claim the listing on Taprooms Near Me to publish event capacity.
Does Federation Brewing have outdoor patio seating?
Yes. Federation Brewing lists outdoor patio seating in Oakland, often with heaters or fire-pit nights.
Nearby spots
Nearby spots you might like
Three more pours within about 10 miles.
