Bricks Factory Brewing, run by Drake veterans, plans to open in West Auckland.

West Auckland Coming Soon Bricks Factory Brewingrun by a veteran of San Leandro’s favorite craft maker, Drake’s Brewing.

Brix, whose name is Brix measuring scale Used for brewing (although “bricks” are also plentiful in the city’s industrial district), it’s scheduled to open in late spring or early summer 2023 at 2431 Peralta St. And former Drake head brewer John Gillooly said from a beer lover, “Legend” When “industry treasureAlso on board are Gillooly’s wife Natasha, daughter Kira and industry veteran Eric Ortega.

“When I first joined this site, Berkeley yeast, are some suites from our location,” says Gillooly. “We were already focused on West Auckland, but this is a great region (where I live) and much more needs to be done.”

That “more to do” includes drinking beer, a popular pastime in the area. “Auckland’s beer scene is as good as any scene in the country,” Gillooly says. “Ghost Town (a few blocks away) won”best breweryAbout size at the Great American Beer Festival. I am very excited to be a part of all this. ”

Up to this point, Brix has released collaborations with indie brewers. “Ginga Phantom” IPA Sauvignon Blanc grape skins and Italian Pilsner (according to Instagram) “A mild malt backbone and hop build from Hallertau-Mittelflüh and Grüngeist”. Having a brick-and-mortar space creates more room for such experimentation.

Gillooly appreciates the challenge of making flavorful beer with a low alcohol content and says he plans to do many of them. “Generally, the focus is on clean, focused beers with distinct flavors,” he says. “Classic He can appear as a personal take on a style at times, or something a little more whimsical. He is particularly interested in unlocking the flavor potential of new hop varietals and enjoys experimenting with different grains.” I really like you.”

The final shape of the brewery, including possible dining and entertainment options, is still up in the air. “Our space is part of a larger complex,” he says. “Our landlord is negotiating with several different restaurants, so we’ll see how it upsets our neighbors before we get serious about what they offer beyond great beer.”