Brewery / taproom
Unclaimed profileDrake's Brewing Company
San Leandro, CA · $$
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Beverage Program Score
The editorial take
Drake's Brewing Company runs a serious beer operation out of a warehouse taproom, with an extensive beer library and a lineup that ranges from West Coast classics like Best Coast IPA to the double-IPA punch of Denogginizer. The summer menu pairs these with a non-alcoholic IPA and rotating Lushies. A lunch combo with a 16 oz beer for $17 keeps it accessible.
- What should I order?
- Start with Best Coast IPA for a classic West Coast profile, or Denogginizer if you want a bigger hop hit. For something fruitier, Juicy Hoot offers tropical notes. Non-alcoholic drinkers can try Racer Zero, a non-alcoholic IPA.
- Who will enjoy this place?
- Beer enthusiasts looking to explore a variety of styles, especially fans of West Coast IPAs and hazy IPAs. The family- and dog-friendly warehouse atmosphere with games and outdoor space also suits casual groups.
- When should I go?
- Anytime, but especially during summer when the outdoor area and food truck are in full swing. The lunch combo makes it a good midday stop.
- What should I expect to spend?
- A lunch combo with a 16 oz beer runs $17. Non-alcoholic options are $3.25 for sodas, $8 for Racer Zero, and $10 for rotating Lushies. Individual beer prices are not listed on the summer menu.
- What makes the beverage program distinctive?
- The extensive beer library and archive, featuring a wide range of styles from IPAs to barrel-aged offerings, sets Drake's apart. The beer finder tool also helps customers locate their beers at retail.
Beverage categories
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Beer
A substantial beer library and archive supports a wide range of styles, with a clear emphasis on IPAs.
Menu strengths
- — Extensive beer library and archive showcasing a wide variety of styles.
- — Specific IPAs like Best Coast, Denogginizer, and Aroma Coma highlight hop-forward focus.
Standout selections
- — Best Coast IPA – classic West Coast with pine and orange peel.
- — Denogginizer – massive double IPA with dank, sticky hops.
- — Juicy Hoot – tropical New England IPA with guava and pineapple.
- — 1500 Pale Ale – dry-hopped with Amarillo and Simcoe.
Pricing: Lunch combo with 16 oz beer for $17; individual beer prices not listed on summer menu.
Nonalcoholic
Offers a clear non-alcoholic lineup including sodas, a non-alcoholic IPA, and rotating specialty drinks, providing solid alternatives for designated drivers.
Menu strengths
- — Variety of options from sodas to non-alcoholic IPA.
Standout selections
- — Rotating Non-Alcoholic Lushies – ask your bartender.
Pricing: Canned soda $3.25, Racer Zero $8, rotating Lushies $10.
How it sits with the food
The food truck menu includes tots, grilled cheese, pastrami sandwiches, and a Cali cheeseburger, which pair naturally with the hoppy IPAs and crisp lagers on tap.
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