"Damng the Torpedoes"

A general's prized mare and a shipwreck. A naval shipyard founded in 1854. Forty thousand welders, torpedo makers, radiomen and Rosie the Riveters securing our freedom through a Civil, a Cold, and two World Wars. Two winemakers now toiling to handcraft beer worthy of this historic island.

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Behind Every Great Beer

Is a great story

Learn about the storied naval base, how our founders went from wine to beer, and the story of how our little brewery grew into the communal hub our loyal patrons have come to love.

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Check Please! Bay Area

We're honored to have had our Ferry Taproom featured on an episode of KQED's James Beard and Emmy award-winning restaurant series, Check Please! Bay Area!

The whole experience was a blast, and in-case you missed the live airing, you can check out the full episode below.

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Yardbird club

a treasured membership

Seasonal shipments, exclusive beers, Yardbird only events & more! Join our not so secret club and become a part of the best beer community in the North Bay.

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