Oktoberfest Soft Pretzel Class

Soft pretzels and beer cheese at Faction Brewing

Alameda gets a very tasty little Oktoberfest moment on Wednesday, September 16, when Faction Brewing hosts a hands on pretzel making night from 8 to 10 pm.

This is the kind of event that fits Faction well. The taproom has that wide open, waterfront brewery feel, with big tables, tanks nearby, and plenty of room to settle in with a pint. It feels casual, which is good, because you will be rolling dough, twisting pretzels, boiling them, baking them, and probably getting a little flour on yourself.

The Faction crew leads the night, with a beer cheese demo along the way. Then comes the best part: eating warm pretzels with caramel mustard and hot beer cheddar dip. You also get to take a few home, which is a strong finish for any Wednesday night.

This would work for a date, a small birthday outing, or a solo night where you want to do something more interesting than just sit at the bar. No cooking skills required. Just show up ready to make something, snack well, and enjoy an easy East Bay night by the water.

Where: Faction Brewing, 2501 Monarch St, Alameda
When: Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 8 to 10 pm
Info: Event details and tickets

A FACTION BREWING SIGNATURE EVENT! OUR VERY POPULAR SOFT PRETZEL CLASS HANDS-ON SOFT PRETZEL MAKING HERE AT FACTION. YOU ROLL, TWIST, BOIL, BAKE, WATCH THE BEER CHEESE DEMO, THEN EAT PRETZELS WITH CARAMEL MUSTARD AND HOT BEER CHEDDAR DIP. TAKE A FEW PRETZELS HOME. LEARN SOME SKILLS, HAVE A GREAT DATE, BIRTHDAY PARTY OR SOLO NIGHT OUT.