Oakland's 3 top breweries (that won't break the bank)

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Ale Industries

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Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable breweries in Oakland, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of the best spots to meet your needs.

1. Ale Industries

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Topping the list is Ale Industries. Located at 3096 E. 10th St., Ale Industries is the highest-rated cheap brewery in Oakland, boasting 4.5 stars out of 192 reviews on Yelp.

This East Oakland favorite, founded in 2009, brews beers like its Golden State of Mind, with California barley, and its Fruitvale Grind, an IPA made in collaboration with Red Bay Coffee, using the roaster's cold brew.

Yelp can tell you a thing or two more about Ale Industries.

"The 'Jingletown Jazz Room' is our taproom inside the brewery," per the business's Yelp profile. "We allow outside food, and we welcome dogs! Take a tour with the brewers, learn more about our incredible BioEnergy Brewing process, and when you finish, enjoy a pint with us!"

2. Novel Brewing Company

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Next up is Paradise Park's Novel Brewing Company, situated at 6510 San Pablo Ave. (between 65th and 66th streets). The literary-themed brewery brews beers with names like Word Play and Bookworm and serves tasting flights in its taproom on trays made from old books. With 4.5 stars out of 116 reviews on Yelp, it has proved to be a local favorite for those looking for an affordable option.

Yelp can tell you a thing or two more about Novel Brewing Company, which was "established in 2016 by owners Teresa and Brian to bring small-batch beers, brewed on premises, to the neighborhood."

Intrigued so far?

"We are kid- and dog-friendly, and we allow you to bring food in from outside to enjoy with your beer," its Yelp page continues.

3. Ghost Town Brewing

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Then there's Ghost Town Brewing, a brewery and taproom founded by members of a heavy metal band. Don't let its origins fool you — Ghost Town Brewing is family-friendly. Yelpers give this budget-friendly option, which can be found at 1960 Adeline St. (at the corner of 21st Street), 4.5 stars out of 103 reviews.

Yelper Yen Yen C., who reviewed Ghost Town Brewing on Nov. 22, wrote, "Ghost Town just gets better each time I come. Service has always been great."

Paige D. noted, "Very cool spot in Oakland. The space is very open — lots of indoor seating. If you bike, there is tons of [space] to lock up bikes, which is awesome and appreciated."

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