Oakland A's say they're immediately bringing back in-seat beer service

The Oakland Coliseum introduced seat-side beer service at A's games on Thursday, June , 2018. The Oakland Coliseum introduced seat-side beer service at A's games on Thursday, June , 2018. Photo: Gene J. Puskar, Associated Press Photo: Gene J. Puskar, Associated Press Image 1 of / 12 Caption Close Oakland A's say they're immediately bringing back in-seat beer service 1 / 12 Back to Gallery

Ah, the 1980s at the Oakland Coliseum. The good 'ol days. The Oakland Athletics were on their way to a 1989 World Series title — against none other than the San Francisco Giants — and team spirit in the was high.

Things have changed for the A's in recent years, and not just their record. The team might even be leaving their storied stadium, where they've played since moving from Kansas City in 1968.

But there remains much to celebrate, and much to inspire nostalgia: beer, delivered straight to your seat.

On Thursday, the stadium introduced in-seat beer service for attendees over the age of 21.

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"We are excited to be one of the first teams in California to offer this amenity to our fans once again," said A's President Dave Kaval in a statement.

It's a perk no professional sporting facilities in California have offered since the mid-1980s, according to the press release. The San Diego Padres narrowly beat the A's to the punch; they reintroduced the service at the end of May. At least they're not the Dodgers.

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Kaval said the new service will help alleviate congestion at concession stands, plus it's convenient to fans absorbed in game play. Bridge Concessions, the stadium's food and beverage concessionaire, isn't kidding around; the company brought on about 50 new employees to serve as vendors.

The vendors will serve a handful of beer options in aluminum bottles throughout the general seating ares of the ballpark for $9 each.

The A's play the Kansas City Royals tonight in Oakland at 7 p.m.

Michelle Robertson is an SFGATE staff writer. Email her at mrobertson@sfchronicle.com or find her on Twitter at @mrobertsonsf.