Our Beers
Enjoy one of our small but growing list of craft beers.
Craft Beer from San Jose
Check out our line-up of beers, past and present, ranging from easy-to-drink lighter beers to surprisingly smooth stronger beers.
We'd also like to invite you to try one of our beers at one of the local businesses that are carrying our beers. Visit the Where to Buy page for a list of our current customers.
Hivemind Hefeweizen
Out of Production
Hivemind Hefeweizen
Out of Production
A light refreshing hefeweizen with a hint of sweetness.
A golden hazy wheat-based ale with a slight sweetness that will make any hive of hummingbirds happy. The aroma of bananas, along with some cloves, attracts you to this hefeweizen that has a fluffy mouthfeel and a smooth dry finish. This light and refreshing ale is sure to please, it’s the original hazy beer! A white head, low hop bitterness, and soft wheat graininess will soon have you reaching for another.
ABV: 5.8%
IBU: 14
Style: Hefeweizen
Malts: Pilsner, Pale Wheat, Melanoidin
Hops: Perle
Pixelation Porter
Currently Available
Pixelation Porter
Currently Available
A complicatedly smooth porter that’s been known to cause blurriness.
There is nothing wrong with your eyes. What you’re seeing is the dark brown body and light tan head of Pixelation Porter. After greeting you with aromas of dark roasted malts, chocolate, coffee, and a whiff of caramel, this smooth porter features dark malt flavors with chocolate hints and a very lightly burnt character. Warning: The great taste of this porter has been known to cause a little blurriness on occasion.
ABV: 6.0%
IBU: 32
Style: American Porter
Malts: Maris Otter, Pale Chocolate, Crystal 77L, Carafoam, Chocolate Wheat, Carafa II
Hops: Nugget, Cascade, Liberty
Sud-Nord Saison
Out of Production
Sud-Nord Saison
Out of Production
A sparkling Saison brewed in the South Bay with wildflower honey from the North Bay.
This slightly hazy golden-orange Saison greets you with fruity aromas and the citrus flavors of oranges and lemons, accented by a mildly peppery spiciness. Whether you’re a South Bay hummingbird or a North Bay bee, you’ll enjoy the tangy floral notes infused by wildflower honey. Light grainy maltiness, sparkling carbonation, and a dry finish make this the perfect beer to relax after a hard day humming or buzzing in the field.
ABV: 6.5%
IBU: 25
Style: Saison
Malts: Pilsner (2 Row), Pale Wheat, Vienna, Caramunich I
Hops: Perle, Golding, Saaz
Sugar Adjunct: Marshall’s Farm Napa Wildflower Honey
Three’s a Charm Pale Ale
Currently Available
Three’s a Charm Pale Ale
Currently Available
A nectar-like pale ale that your charm-mates will be buzzing about.
Sporting a nectar-like malty sweetness and subtle hint of hops, this dry-sweet pale ale will be a hit with any charm.* The alluring copper color will draw your bird-mates in, they’ll buzz around to enjoy the playful mix of dry-sweet flavors and tingly mouthfeel, and they’ll all fly back to their nests, satisfied with the smooth, dry finish lingering on their beaks. (*A charm is a group of hummingbirds.)
ABV: 6.6%
IBU: 27
Style: Pale Ale
Malts: Pilsner (2 Row), Honey Malt, Crystal 45L, Carafoam, Pale Wheat
Hops: CTZ, Centennial, Perle
Dry hopping: Cascade, Mosaic
Binary B10nde Blonde Ale
Out of Production
Binary B10nde Blonde Ale
Out of Production
A crisp, two-dimensional ale brewed with 10 special ingredients: hops and malt.
Sporting a bright golden hue, Binary B10nde is a crisp, light-bodied blonde ale that’s great on a sunny day or with dinner. German pilsner malt and white wheat give this ale a smooth, silky mouthfeel similar to what you might expect with a pilsner. The mild bitterness of Liberty hops is perfectly balanced with subtle fruity and caramel notes to deliver a well-rounded flavor profile that adds pizzazz to any occasion.
ABV: 6.0%
IBU: 23
Style: Blonde Ale
Malts: Pilsner (2 Row), Vienna, Carafoam, White Wheat
Hops: Nugget, Liberty
Happy Hummingbird Hefeweizen
Out of Production
Happy Hummingbird Hefeweizen
Out of Production
A golden, hazy, wheat-based ale that will make any hummingbird happy.
Gratifyingly well-balanced for a hefeweizen, Happy Hummingbird is a light and refreshing ale with a slightly sweet flavor and a fluffy mouthfeel. The golden hazy hue and aroma of bananas, with a hint of cloves, will draw you in for your first taste, and you’ll happily stay for more. With its low hop bitterness, this flavor-packed hefeweizen has a smooth, dry finish, making a cheerful choice for a hot summer day.
ABV: 5.7%
IBU: 14
Style: Hefeweizen
Malts: Pilsner, Pale Wheat, Melanoidin
Hops: Perle, Liberty
Hismen Sii Pale Ale
Out of Production
Hismen Sii Pale Ale
Out of Production
From the Ohlone words for “sun water,” Hismen Sii is a golden pale ale with a bright, refreshing taste.
Hismen Sii is a pale ale that packs a lot of flavor for its style — almost masquerading as an IPA. Hismen Sii takes its name from the Ohlone words for "sun water," and the balance of its bright, hoppy flavoring and a subtle maltiness deliver a crisp, refreshing taste that lives up its name. Tropical hop aromas round out this 5.4% beer to compliment nearly any meal or just to enjoy on its own.
ABV: 5.4%
IBU: 40
Style: Pale Ale
Malts: Pale (2 Row), Munich, Vienna
Hops: Nugget, Azacca, Mosaic, Willamette
Dry hopping: Azacca
IPO IPA
Out of Production
IPO IPA
Out of Production
Incubated in the heart of Silicon Valley and seeded with the proper hop valuation.
The IPO IPA is an India Pale Ale incubated in the heart of Silicon Valley and seeded with the proper hop valuation. Featuring a well-balanced blend of hoppy flavors and maltiness, IPO IPA delivers a crisp, refreshing taste that you might not expect from a typical west coast IPA. The tropical hop aromas complement the bold, slightly bitter flavor, and the malty finish leaves you with a slightly sweet aftertaste.
ABV: 6.9%
IBU: 60
Style: IPA
Malts: Pale (2 Row), Red Wheat, Munich
Hops: Magnum, Cascade
Dry hopping: Cascade, Mosaic
Kryptö Kölsch
Out of Production
Kryptö Kölsch
Out of Production
Flavor secured by a peer-to-peer, beer-to-beer sharing network.
Kryptö Kölsch is a refreshing, light blonde-colored German ale, crafted with pilsner and caramel malts and with aromatic Perle hops, which give it soft spice and floral notes. Initially fermented like an ale but lagered like a pilsner, the Kryptö Kölsch is a true hybrid. It is a smooth, clean, crisp ale that is very sessionable but complex enough to keep you coming back for more.
ABV: 4.8%
IBU: 2.5
Style: Kolsch
Malts: Pilsner (2 Row), Carahell/Caramel 10L
Hops: Perle
Little Red Humminghood
Out of Production
Little Red Humminghood
Out of Production
A playful red ale that will safely guide you home through the woods.
Little Red Humminghood is a smooth and malty red ale that’s great for the changing of the seasons. The English base malt is fermented with a scotch ale yeast to bring out the most in the barley, and light Munich and crystal specialty grains give this ale a nutty caramel-like flavor — and a beautiful red hue. East Kent Goldings and Azacca hops provide spice and citrus flavors for a smoothly balanced finish.
ABV: 6.4%
IBU: 42
Style: Red Ale
Malts: Maris Otter, Munich I, Victory, Caramel 40L, Special B
Hops: Nugget, Azacca, East Kent Goldings
Maltware Pale Ale
Out of Production
Maltware Pale Ale
Out of Production
A mischievously malty pale ale that lightens even the darkest mood.
Topped with a creamy white “hood,” this copper-colored ale has a playful mix of sweetness and dryness — perfect for when you’re feeling a little mischievous. The first sip greets you with a mild, malty sweetness, and just before you’re ready to take another sip, a subtle hint of hops joins the party and leaves you with a smooth, dry finish — leaving you ready to pick up your glass again.
ABV: 6.2%
IBU: 27
Style: Pale Ale
Malts: Pilsner (2 Row), Honey Malt, Caramel 40L, Carapils, White Wheat
Hops: Nugget, Centennial, Perle
Dry hopping: Cascade, Mosaic
Maltware 2.0 Pale Ale
Out of Production
Maltware 2.0 Pale Ale
Out of Production
A mischievously malty pale ale that lightens even the darkest mood.
Topped with a creamy white “hood,” this copper-colored ale has a playful mix of sweetness and dryness — perfect for when you’re feeling a little mischievous. The first sip greets you with a mild, malty sweetness, and just before you’re ready to take another sip, a subtle hint of hops joins the party and leaves you with a smooth, dry finish — leaving you ready to pick up your glass again.
ABV: 5.9%
IBU: 25
Style: Pale Ale
Malts: Pilsner (2 Row), Honey Malt, Caramel 40L, Carapils, Pale Wheat
Hops: Horizon, Centennial, Perle
Dry hopping: Cascade, Mosaic
Open-Source Stout (OSS)
Out of Production
Open-Source Stout (OSS)
Out of Production
A British Imperial Stout that celebrates the open exchange of good ideas and good flavor.
Surprisingly smooth for its ABV, Open-Source Stout (OSS) gets its flavors from a foundation of dark and specialty malts, molasses, and just a hint of spice from Perle hops, which help create a tasteful balance of bitter and sweet. The carbonation adds a smooth light texture over toasted coffee flavors, with roasted after-tones and hints of dark chocolate.
ABV: 9.6%
IBU: 70
Style: Imperial Stout
Malts: Pale (2 Row), White Wheat, Black Patent, Roasted Barley, Carafa II
Hops: Nugget, Perle, Cascade
Sugar Adjunct: Molasses
PHP Honey Pale Ale
Out of Production
PHP Honey Pale Ale
Out of Production
Hard-coded with honey malt for super-fast load times and maximum flavor.
Brewed with loads of honey malt that lend a slight sweetness, PHP is a distinctive amber-colored pale ale, balanced with aromatic Cascade and Citra hops that reveal floral spicy grapefruit and tropical fruit notes. This balanced and complex ale pairs well with meals or can be enjoyed on its own.
ABV: 5.7%
IBU: 24
Style: Pale Ale
Malts: Pilsner (2 Row), Honey Malt, Carafoam, White Wheat
Hops: Magnum, Tettnanger
Dry hopping: Cascade, Citra
Stout As A Service (SaaS)
Out of Production
Stout As A Service (SaaS)
Out of Production
A Russian Imperial Stout that delivers on-demand satisfaction and 99.999% uptime.
Stout as a Service (SaaS) is a Russian Imperial Stout that delivers 99.999% satisfaction to your taste buds, with a smooth balance of bitter and sweet. SaaS blends a foundation of dark and specialty malts with molasses — and just a bit of spice from the yeast. The carbonation adds a smooth light texture over toasty coffee flavors, as roasted after-tones and hints of dark chocolate linger in the back for a short period.
ABV: 10.5%
Style: Imperial Stout
Malts: Pale (2 Row), Red Wheat, Chocolate Malt, Roasted Barley, Black Patent
Hops: Magnum, Columbus, Centennial
Sugar Adjunct: Molasses
The Stouter Limits
Out of Production
The Stouter Limits
Out of Production
Experience the awe and mystery reaching from this imperial stout to the outer limits.
There is nothing wrong with your taste buds. Do not attempt to adjust the beer. We are controlling production. The Stouter Limits is an out-of-this-world imperial stout, full of rich coffee and chocolate flavors, transmitted to your mouth by select dark roasted malts. The residual sweetness of the molasses is balanced with Nugget, Centennial, and Challenger hop bitterness. This flavorful stout is great to enjoy on a cold winter’s night, or any time of year.
ABV: 9.2%
IBU: 105
Style: Imperial Stout
Malts: Pale (2 Row), White Wheat, Carafa II, Black Roasted Barley, Black Patent
Hops: Nugget, Centennial, Challenger
Sugar Adjunct: Molasses
Wiki Wheat Weizenbock
Out of Production
Wiki Wheat Weizenbock
Out of Production
A wonderfully wheaty Weizenbock with a welcoming whisper of malty sweetness.
Collectively nurtured by multiple member contributions, Wiki Wheat is a dark hazy Weizenbock sporting a bready wheat flavor that’s balanced with a toasty malt sweetness reminiscent of dark fruits. This rich, high-alcohol wheat ale is complex and inviting, with a light tan head that presents a blend of malty, fruity banana, and spicy clove aromas. Thanks to its low levels of bitterness, Wiki Wheat has a slightly sweet palate and a smooth, dry finish.
ABV: 8.3%
IBU: 22
Style: Weizenbock
Malts: Pale Wheat, Vienna, Munich I, Crystal 45L, Carafa II
Hops: Perle, Liberty
Collaboration Brews
Our co-op has partnered with other local breweries to produce these beers. While supplies of these special beers can be fairly limited, we hope you have a chance to try them.
Out of Production
Out of Production
A clear deep straw-colored Belgian Golden Strong Ale with a light head sitting atop slightly elevated carbonation. Fruity aromas and flavors of pear and plum, moderate hop bitterness, and a soft malt body. Effervescent and light with a dry finish. Brewed in collaboration with S27 Ales in San Jose.
ABV: 9.5%
IBU: 30
Style: Belgian Golden Strong Ale
Malts: Pilsner (2 Row), White Wheat
Hops: East Kent Goldings, Saaz
Sugar adjunct: Dextrose
Out of Production
Out of Production
Crafted with secret plans acquired by a joint operation of special brewing agents.
A collaboration between Umunhum Brewing and Clandestine Brewing, Covert Cloud is a hazy IPA that has a solid malt backbone with a deep golden haze. A blend of carefully selected hops lend floral, tropical fruit, and lemon-lime citrus flavors and aromas.
ABV: 7.7%
Style: Hazy IPA
Malts: Pilsner (2 Row), Pale (2 Row), Flaked Oats, Rye
Hops: Magnum, Mosaic, Motueka, Lemondrop
Dry-hopping: Mosaic, Motueka, Lemondrop
Sugar adjunct: Turbinado Sugar