Faction Brewing

Microbrewery in Alameda, California, United States 🇺🇸
Associated Venue: Faction Brewing

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2501 Monarch St, Alameda, CA, 94501, United States

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6.6/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 5.5 Flavor 7 Texture 7 Overall 7
I was intrigued by the name when I saw it, so had one (5oz pour) on a flight at The BrewHouse, San Juan Capistrano on 16th April 2026. Clean golden body, white crown. Nice bite to the hops, didn't get any cannabis like aroma or taste from the terpenes, but it's a decent IPA.
Tried from Draft at The BrewHouse on 16 Apr 2026 at 15:30

7.3/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 6.5 Flavor 7.5 Texture 7 Overall 7.5
On a flight in the 1886 Brewery, Orange on 30th March 2026. Sure it was tagged at 4.6 % ABV though. Looked good, bright golden orange body, white crown. Nice hop blend over a solid malty base. Liked it.
Tried from Draft at 1886 Brewing Company on 30 Mar 2026 at 12:25

7.6/10 Appearance 7 Aroma 7.5 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Can from Big Trees Market in Arnold. Solid in all respects. A great beer. Clean and smooth.
Tried on 30 Mar 2026 at 05:59

6.9/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Draft. Amber beer with a low cream head. Grapefruit aroma. Grapefruit and light pine flavor. Medium bodied. Good bitterness. Grapefruit and pine linger with backing malt.
Tried on 24 Mar 2026 at 20:56

6.9/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Draft. Amber beer with a cream head. Grapefruit aroma. Grapefruit and light pine flavor. Medium bodied. Good bitterness. Grapefruit and light pine linger.
Tried on 23 Feb 2026 at 21:00

7.8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7.5 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Reviewed from notes.
Can to English pint glass.
Appearance: pale copper color with a two and a half fingers of white foamy head which dissipated nicely to leave some light lace
Aroma: slightly milk chocolatey, touch of licorice, milk sugar and a slight sweet coffee tone underneath
Flavor: mostly sweet throughout with an ever so slight touch of licorice-ish spice underneath; finishes somewhat milk-chocolate to slightly white chocolate-ish
Texture: light to medium bodied, sessionable, pretty smooth along my tongue
Overall: I usually don't "get" these white stouts but I'd say this was one of the better ones I've had, I believe I could return to this.
Tried from Can on 15 Feb 2026 at 16:20

7.8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7.5 Flavor 7.5 Texture 8 Overall 8
Reviewed from notes.
Can to becher glass.
Appearance: clear bronzed yellow with a finger's worth of white foamy head which slid off nicely to leave some light lace.
Aroma: piney sweet hops with a light bitterness then some citrusy hops for balance then a light clean malty base
Flavor: blends the prior noted aromas together somewhat bittersweet with a smooth finish of the pine and citrusy hops
Texture: light to medium bodied - maybe a touch closer to light bodied, sessionable; good smoothness on the tongue, very low key bitterness
Overall: pretty nicely done APA I would have again.
Tried from Can on 10 Feb 2026 at 15:03

7.8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7.5 Flavor 7.5 Texture 8 Overall 8
Reviewed from notes.
Can to becher glass.
Appearance: clear yellow color with a one finger white foamy head which slid off fairly nice to leave some light lace
Aroma: light hop notes of mango, subtle pine, and semi-spicy earthy vibes; light clean malts
Flavor: blends the prior noted aromas together in a semi-spicy to zesty to earthy sweet tone; mild finish of the mango and piney hop tones
Texture: light to medium bodied, some sessionability to it; some smoothness along the tongue; bitterness seems on par for a West coast styled pale ale
Overall: pretty nicely done pale ale I could bang again.
Tried from Can on 10 Feb 2026 at 14:55

6.9/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Draft. Golden beer with a whitish head. Light grapefruit aroma. Grapefruit and light pine flavor. Medium bodied. Good bitterness. Grapefruit and light pine linger with light tropical fruit.
Tried on 18 Dec 2025 at 22:49

6.9/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7.5
Draft. Rich amber beer with a cream head. Summer fruit aroma. Grapefruit and summer fruit flavor. Medium bodied. Good bitterness. Grapefruit and summer fruit linger with light earth.
Tried on 14 Nov 2025 at 20:28