Brewery Profile
Fieldwork Brewing Co
In Berkeley’s craft beer scene, this brewery is best understood as a place built around change. Since 2015, it has been known for an inventive approach and a tap list that rotates constantly, so a visit is less about returning for the same fixed lineup and more about seeing what is pouring that day. A visitor walking in should expect the beer list to be the main focus, with choices that may move across IPAs, stouts, lagers, and more experimental releases. The draw is the brewery’s willingness to keep the selection current and direct: beers that reflect what the brewers want to drink at that moment.
Travelers spending time in Berkeley and the wider Bay Area often look for taprooms that show how flexible regional craft brewing can be. Fieldwork fits that kind of stop because it does not present one narrow identity around a single style. Hop-forward beers are part of the picture, but so are darker beers, lagers, and recipes that may shift from one visit to the next. For someone building a beer-focused day in the East Bay, it offers a snapshot rather than a static catalog. That can make it especially useful for visitors who want to compare styles in one sitting or who prefer breweries where the available pours are not predictable from month to month.
Because the lineup changes so often, the taproom is the place to confirm the day’s pours before deciding what to order. Specific amenities, food arrangements, and service details should be checked directly with the brewery, as they are not part of the fixed visitor picture here. The most reliable expectation is a rotating draft selection from a Berkeley brewery that has been active since 2015 and is associated with frequent experimentation across several core beer categories. If you are planning around a particular style, it is worth checking the current list close to your visit; if you are open to whatever is fresh, the rotating format is the point of the stop.
Hailing from Berkeley, California, Fieldwork Brewing Co. has been a cornerstone of inventive craft beer since 2015. They are renowned for a constantly rotating tap list, ensuring every visit offers a fresh, honest, and often experimental showcase of IPAs, stouts, and lagers. Fieldwork’s commitment is to exceptional, ever-changing brews that reflect exactly what they love to drink right now.
Website available
1160 6th St, Berkeley, California, 94710-1247
Phone: (510) 898-1203
Website: http://www.fieldworkbrewing.com
Hours: Mon - Wed: 12pm - 9pm, Thursday: 12pm - 10pm, Fri - Sat: 11am - 10pm, Sun: 11am - 9pm
Awards
Published competition medals on file for Fieldwork Brewing Co.
- Silver — 2026 — Belgian Pales/Session
- Bronze — 2026 — English Stouts
- Silver — 2026 — Low/No Alcohol Beers
- Silver — 2026 — New Zealand IPA
- Gold — 2026 — Pale American-Belgo-Style Ale
- Silver — 2026 — Pale American-Belgo-Style Ale
- Silver — 2026 — Strong Pale Belgians
- Gold — 2025 — Hoppy Lager
Upcoming Events
Upcoming public events currently attached to this brewery.
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Oktoberfest Celebration - SF Mission Rock
Oct 3, 2026
Kicking off the final weekend of Oktoberfest at the brewery with more Fest & Last Oktoberfest Lager, limited-edition steins, German-inspired food, live music, games, and all the r…
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Oktoberfest Celebration - San Ramon
Oct 4, 2026
Join us at our City Center Bishop Ranch location in San Ramon as we host an authentic Oktoberfest celebration featuring live music by Bill Likens & the Oktober Schlager band, Germ…
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where is Fieldwork Brewing Co located?
- Fieldwork Brewing Co is located at 1160 6th St, Berkeley, California, 94710-1247. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your visit.
- What are Fieldwork Brewing Co's hours?
- Current hours are: Mon - Wed: 12pm - 9pm, Thursday: 12pm - 10pm, Fri - Sat: 11am - 10pm, Sun: 11am - 9pm. Hours can change on holidays and during private events — call ahead if your visit is time-sensitive.
- How can I learn more about Fieldwork Brewing Co?
- Visit http://www.fieldworkbrewing.com for the brewery's own information about beers, events, and operations. Beer.Social aggregates public data and visitor-facing details to help with planning a stop.