Here are some of the things I've enjoyed.
Right: Oyster Pirate. An imperial dark rye ale made with oysters. There is no oyster flavor, just the full flavor profile oysters give to the beer. A bit malty with a sweet finish, this was my favorite of the two.
Kolsch Pretzels. Freshly baked, steaming hot pretzels from Salt Point Pretzel Co. These were sprinkled with salt and caraway seeds and served with bacon fondue and mustard. They had a nice shell with warm, soft chewy dough on the inside.
Brew Kettle Chips. These might be my favorite chips ever. House made, these were sprinkled with a buttermilk ranch dressing type of seasoning. Cut a bit thicker than your usual chip, these were phenomenally crunchy and bursted with garlic, onion, and herbs.
Steak Bites. Marinated flank steak was nicely grilled with pickled shiitake mushrooms, sweet chile sauce and green onions. A nice balance of savory, tangy and sweet.
Poutine. Always a classic, these were topped with double duck gravy, cheese curds and green onions. The gravy was savory and the cheese curds were squeaky and delicious.
Fish & Chips. Freshly butchered white fish was coated in a Hefeweizen beer batter, fried until golden brown and delicious and served with crisp fries. The beer batter had a nice flavor without overpowering the super fresh, flaky fish.
Dodge. A sauceless pizza with mozzarella, pecorino romano, aged cheddar and vintage gouda, the cheese was the star of the show. An excellently fired pizza with a bit of flavor-enhancing char, this was salty, sweet, stretchy and very satisfying.
Cubano. This was a well-balanced pizza with mojo pork, ham, gruyere, ginger pickle and dijonaise. Every taste was represented with savory, sweet, tangy, creamy and spicy. Very tasty.
I may try a burger the next time I visit, as they sound really decadent and delicious. Of course, their no-frills San Leandro Brewery location will still be my first love, but this is a great place to keep in mind for happy hour after work or a nice dinner on the weekend.
