Schedule of Events
Mini Firkin Festival
Magnolia Gastropub & Brewery
1398 Haight Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
Details:
February 9
11:00am -
Admission: No Charge
Magnolia + Firestone bring you a UK-style, mini cask fest. 12 casks from Magnolia, FW, Speakeasy, Moonlight, Lagunitas, and more plus gastropub-inspired food like devils/angels on horseback, Scotch eggs, lamb fingers, fried smelt, fish & chips, steak, kidney & ale pie, and a ploughmans lunch. No entry fee, pay as you go; 1/2 or full UK pints.
Strong Beer Month Pairings
Magnolia Gastropub & Brewery
1398 Haight Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
Details:
Every Day of Beer Week
11:00am - 12:00am
Admission: No Charge
We've paired each of our six 2010 Strong Beer Month beers with a cheese and a bar snack. Pairings are a la carte and available throughout Strong Beer Month. Check out new 2010 releases Four Winds Quadrupel and Let it Rauch. And gain a hour everyday of Strong Beer Month: open at 11AM throughout February.
Strong Sausage, Strong Beer
Rosamunde Sausage Grill (Mission Street)
2832 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
Details:
Every Day of Beer Week
11:00am - 11:00pm
Admission: No Charge
Attire: casual
We're pairing our strongest sausages with our strongest beers. Chicken Habanero with Hennepin farmhouse ale, Andouille with Unibroue Maudite, Smoked Beer sausage with Lagunitas Hairy Eyeball, and more! Every night during beer week we'll take a dollar off each beer pairing from 7-11 pm.
San Francisco Beer Week takes on Hollywood at Blue Palms Brewhouse
Blue Palms Brewhouse
6124 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles , CA 90028
Details:
February 5
11:30am - 2:00am
February 6
5:00am -
February 7
5:00pm -
February 8
5:00pm -
February 9
5:00pm -
February 10
12:00pm -
February 11
5:00pm -
February 12
11:30pm -
February 13
5:00pm -
February 14
5:00pm -
Admission: No Charge
Can't make it to the Bay Area for SF Beer Week? Stay in SoCal and enjoy specials from Northern California breweries, including one of the only kegs outside of the Bay Area of the San Francisco Brewers Guild Collaboration Imperial Common, made just for SF Beer Week!
Food & Beer Pairings
Chez Panisse
1517 Shattuck Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94709
Details:
February 8 - February 13
11:30am - 10:30pm
Admission: No Charge
A special beer and food pairing menu will be featured at the legendary Chez Panisse, both lunch and dinner, from Feb 8-13. All of the food specials will be available a la carte, and all week we will be featuring beers from local breweries. $9-28, full a la carte menu ( beer may be purchased individually )
Reservations recommended
Beer and Food Pairings
Delarosa
2175 Chestnut St.
San Francisco, CA 94123
Details:
February 6 - February 14
11:30am - 1:00am
Admission: No Charge
Single-price a la carte dishes with unique 6-oz. beer pairings available during SF Beer Week, February 6-14, 2010. Paired dishes include salads, pastas, spiedini, and desserts.
SFBW'10 Scavenger Hunt, sponsored by Steve Rushin's The Pint Man
Beery Spots throughout San Francisco
Everywhere
San Francisco, CA 94105
Details:
Every Day of Beer Week
12:00am -
Admission: No Charge
Search for clues at SF beer joints during SFBW'10 and turn having a beer into a noble quest!
Win a sneak-preview, hardcover copy of The Pint Man, former Sports Illustrated columnist Steve Rushin's new book!
Other prizes from SF's breweries & bars.
Book info: http://tinyurl.com/yaq7jda
DOWNLOAD THE ENTRY FORM: http://bit.ly/c8FZAF
Beer Cocktails and Late Night Beer Happy Hour
Alembic
1725 Haight Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
Details:
Every Day of Beer Week
12:00pm - 2:00am
Admission: No Charge
Daniel Hyatt and the crew behind the bar at Alembic will feature a different beer cocktail each day of SF Beer Week. And end your SF Beer Week nights at Alembic with $4 draft beer and 1/2 price bar snacks all week long. Beer cocktails open to close; late happy hour 11pm to close.
Humphry Slocombe Beer Ice Creams
Humphry Slocombe
2790 Harrison Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
Details:
Every Day of Beer Week
12:00pm - 9:00pm
Admission: No Charge
Attire: Casual
Beer & Nosh, Humphry Slocombe Ice Cream, and all of your favorite local breweries are collaborating to create a beer ice cream explosion. For all of Beer Week, special beer ice creams, made from local beers selected by the brewmaster, will be available at Humphry Slocombe.
Brewery Night: Russian River Brewing Co. plus Meet Brewmaster Vinnie Cilurzo
Pi Bar
1432 Valencia St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
Details:
February 9
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Admission: No Charge
Russian River Brewing Co. beers and special food pairings all day, plus stick around to chat with RRBC Owner/Brewmaster Vinnie Cilurzo! Vinnie will be showing up sometime around 9PM.
Barrel Aged Tuesday
Triple Rock and Jupiter
1920 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
Details:
February 9
3:00pm - 9:30pm
Admission: $20 for a glass and 4 tokens
Join Triple Rock and Jupiter once again as we tap and open all things barrel aged. There will be beers aged in every barrel imaginable and even the debut of some of Triple Rock's barrel aged beers. Stay tuned for more details…..
Triple Rock: 1920 Shattuck Ave, http://www.triplerock.com
Jupiter: 2181 Shattuck Ave, http://www.jupiterbeer.com
Desserts Amuse Bouche and Beer
515 Kitchen and Cocktails
515 Cedar Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Details:
February 8
4:00pm - 12:00am
February 9
4:00pm - 12:00am
February 10
4:00pm - 12:00am
February 11
4:00pm - 12:00am
February 12
4:00pm - 12:00am
February 13
4:00pm - 12:00am
February 14
4:00pm - 12:00am
Admission: No Charge
Two tastes of beer each paired with their own dessert bite. Featuring Scaldis Noel and Fantome Noel. This is our dessert offering for the week, don't miss out!
Brewed and Cultured in Marin
Iron Springs Pub & Brewery
765A Center Blvd
Fairfax, CA 94930
Details:
February 8 - February 12
4:00pm - TBDpm
Admission: $TBA
Attire: Fairfax Casual
Four Iron Springs Beers paired with three of Marin County's finest cheese manufacturers: Cowgirl, Farmstead, and Marin French Cheese Co.
Brewery Tour and Tasting
Napa Valley Brewing Co. at the Calistoga Inn
1250 Lincoln Ave.
Calistoga, CA 94515
Details:
February 8 - February 12
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Admission: No Charge
Attire: required
Brewery tour at 4:00 PM followed by a free sampler tasting in the pub
with the Brewer, Brad Smisloff. Questions and comments encouraged.
Free sampler tasting, also, with purchase of any food in the restaurant or pub, or with the purchase of a room at the Inn.
Farallon Celebrates SF Beer Week
Farallon Restaurant
450 Post St
San Francisco, CA 94102
Details:
February 5
4:30pm - 10:00pm
February 6
4:30pm - 10:00pm
February 7
4:30pm - 10:00pm
February 8
4:30pm - 10:00pm
February 9
4:30pm - 10:00pm
February 10
4:30pm - 10:00pm
February 11
4:30pm - 10:00pm
February 12
4:30pm - 10:00pm
February 13
4:30pm - 10:00pm
Admission: $pay as you go
Attire: come on in!
Farallon Restaurant will feature flights of beer, a special beer-focused bar food menu, and beer pairings. We have a fantastic selection of German, Belgian, Japanese, and local breweries. A great opportunity to celebrate and have some fun in our majestic "jelly bar." Feb 5th-13th 4:30-10pm
Stone Dinner with Brewmaster Steve Wagner
Alembic
1725 Haight Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
Details:
February 9
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Admission: $TBD
5-course dinner by Chef Ted Fleury paired with beer from Stone Brewing Co. Meet Steve Wagner, Brewmaster and President of Stone. Menu and price TBD soon.
SF Beer Week Panel Series: Technical Brewing Panel
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown
299 Second St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
Details:
February 9
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Admission: $22
Panelists:
Todd Ashman (Fifty Fifty Brewmaster), John Gillooly (Speakeasy Brewmaster), Dan Gordon (Gordon Biersch Owner/Brewmaster), Lars Larson (Trumer Brewmaster). Moderated by Justin Crossley (The Brewing Network).
Ticket includes panel discussion, panel beers, and beer & hors d’oeuvres reception. Meet the panelists ahead of time during pay-as-you-go Happy Hour at the Courtyard's Whispers Bar.
Happy Hour 5 PM
Panel 6 PM, followed by reception till 8 PM
Tickets will be available at the door.
Brewery Night: Lost Coast Brewing Co.
Fly Bar and Restaurant
1085 Sutter Street (at Larkin St.)
San Francisco, CA 94109
Details:
February 9
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Admission: No Charge
Attire: Casual
Please come enjoy a variety of lesser-known Lost Coast Beers brewed fresh in the Humboldt Nation. Part of the proceeds raised for this event will be donated to the Red Cross Haiti Earthquake Survivors relief fund.
Hoppy Eating: New Belgium Beer Tasting
Soluna Cafe & Lounge
272 McAllister Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
Details:
February 9
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Admission: $45, $55 with beer pairings
Attire: Casual Dress
Soluna Cafe & Lounge and New Belgium host an evening of food and drinks. Acclaimed Chef Hogan has specially crafted a 4-course tasting menu to complement select New Belgium brews. General reservations are available from 5-6pm on solunasf.com. Dinner for $45, beer parings for $10. VIP seating by invitation only at 7:30pm. Dinner & Beer for $55.
Schneider Weissbierbrauerei Bavarian Beer Dinner
Suppenküche
525 Laguna St (at Hayes)
San Francisco, CA 94102
Details:
February 9
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Admission: $60 including tax
Attire: Lederhosen & dirndls not required, but appropriate!
Traditional Bavarian Beer Dinner featuring the unique wheat beers of Schneider & the superlative food of Suppenküche: all 5 Schneider beers, including the hard-to-find Hopfen-Weisse, paired with 4 traditional courses from Suppenküche! Please call 415.252.9289 for more info & reservations. Prost!
Brewery Night: Drake's Brewing Co.
The Hop Yard Pleasanton
3015-H Hopyard Road
Pleasanton, CA 94588
Details:
February 9
5:00pm - TBDpm
Admission: No Charge
The Hop Yard invites you to their Drake's Brewery Night celebration during SFBW. Beginning around 5:00, we host specials on beer including custom pub glasses and specially-priced refills of the Drake's Brewer's wares. Drop by on Brewery Night, have dinner and join the fun, including giveaways of brew-related "T-SHIRTS!!" and other paraphernalia.
"A Night Without Hops" with Brian Hunt (Moonlight Brewing Company)
The Monk's Kettle
3141 16th Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
Details:
February 9
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Admission: No Charge
A tasting of hopless beers from Moonlight Brewing Company with Owner/Brewmaster Brian Hunt
Meet the Brewer: Jay Prahl of Privatbrauerei Sudwerk-Hubsch
Zeitgeist
199 Valencia St
San Francisco, CA 94103
Details:
February 9
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Admission: No Charge
Attire: casual, German attire (optional)
Meet, enjoy drinks, and talk beer with Sudwerk Masterbrewer Jay Prahl.
Charcuterie & Beer Pairing
Martins West
831 Main Street
Redwood City, CA 94063
Details:
Every Day of Beer Week
5:30pm - 10:00pm
Admission: No Charge
We're introducing our new house-made charcuterie items! They're all paired with great beers in honor of SF Beer Week.
Brewery Ommegang Cheese and Chocolate pairing
The Bloodhound
1145 Folsom St
San Francisco, CA 94103
Details:
February 9
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Admission: No Charge
Join use for a pairing with Brewery Ommegang. We will have Chocolate Indulgence and Three Philosophers on draft to be paired with great cheese and chocolate from Madagascar.
The Front Porch/Drake's Belgian Trippel Limited Release
The Front Porch
65A 29th St.
San Francisco, CA, CA 94110
Details:
February 5
5:30pm - 10:30pm
February 6
5:30pm - 10:30pm
February 7
5:30pm - 10:30pm
February 8
5:30pm - 10:30pm
February 9
5:30pm - 10:30pm
February 10
11:30am - 10:30pm
February 11
11:30am - 10:30pm
February 12
11:30am - 10:30pm
February 13
5:30pm - 10:30pm
February 14
5:30pm - 10:30pm
Admission: No Charge
From the folks who brought you such popular meals as Lunch and Dinner, The Front Porch is the place for a limited release of Drakes Brewing Co's Belgian Trippel Ale. Each day of the week we will be featuring a different special to pair our Bayou-inspired cuisine with this very limited-release beer. Y'all come on down to The Porch for SFBW.
Beer Dinner: Bear Republic Brewing Co.
The Republic
3213 Scott Street
San Francisco, CA 94123
Details:
February 9
5:30pm - 9:00pm
Admission: $55
Bear Republic head brewer Peter Kruger and owner Richard Norgrove will guide you through a six-beer, five-course beer pairing dinner. Beers for the evening include: Cher Ami Belgian Singel, Clobberstock Ale, Racer 5 IPA, Hop Rod Rye, The Grizz 'Prickly Pear' Barrel-Aged Brown Ale and Big Bear Black Stout.
Meet the Brewers: Morgan Cox and Steve Lopas of Ale Industries
Beer Revolution
464 3rd St
Oakland, CA 94607
Details:
February 9
6:00pm - 9:30pm
Admission: $Pay as you go
Attire: more than naked, less than spacesuit
Meet Morgan Cox and Steve Lopas of new Concord brewery Ale Industries over a selection of their beers. They will also be bringing various gifts, sundries and joyous items such as certificates for Free Growler Fills at the brewery, as well Tours and BBQ at Ale Industries. A happy time for all!
Meet the Brewers: Arne Johnson of Marin & Denise Jones of Moylan's
ChurchKey
1402 Grant Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94133
Details:
February 9
6:00pm - 10:00pm
Admission: $Pay per order
Join Brewmasters Denise Jones and Arne Johnson at Churchkey in North Beach. We will be featuring 10 beers on tap from Marin & Moylan's, including new, rare, and barrel-aged brews. We will also be serving Marin's cask conditioned Sherrywood-aged Star Brew.
Blonde Bock Tapping Party
Gordon Biersch Brewery Restaurant - San Jose
33 E. San Fernando St.
San Jose, CA 95113
Details:
February 9
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Admission: $10 at the door
Special Release Tapping Party of an old favorite. Blonde Bock is a strong golden lager with a touch of hops and a honey-like finish. We will celebrate with tastings of this beer, live music from Jazz Unlimited, and free appetizers while the food lasts! 6:00pm - 8:00pm Tuesday, February 9th.
Nombe Celebrates SF Beer Week
Nombe Restaurant
2491 Mission St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
Details:
Every Day of Beer Week
6:00pm - 12:00am
Admission: No Charge
Attire: Casual
Nombe is offering two special menus during SFBW 2010:
The Bay Area Beer Pairing: (Liberty Ale, Firestone Double Barrel IPA, Lagunitas IPA, Prohibition ) served with wings, fried potatoes, assorted yakitori, & brussels sprouts, for $25/person.
The Japanese MicroBrew Pairing: 5 Japanese Microbrews and 5 small plates for $40/person.
Velvet Pale Ale Tapping & Brewery Sessions
Rock Bottom Brewery - Campbell CA
1875 S. Bascom Ave #700
Campbell, CA 95008
Details:
February 9
6:00pm - pm
Admission: No Charge
Velvet Pale Ale tapping & live music;
Join us for $1 pints of our V.P.A. from 6-7 pm. After the tapping check out some live music. Music starts at 7:30 and will feature three different artists: Dan Rola from Santa Cruz, Jenifer Applequist from L.A., and our own local talent, Richard Kubec.
Beer and Cheese Pairing
Schooners Grille and Brewery
4250 Lone Tree Way
Antioch, CA 94509
Details:
February 9
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Admission: $TBD
Attire: casual
2nd Annual Beer and Cheese pairing featuring the finest offerings from Schooners and Valley Brewing Company. Brewers Craig Cauwels and Steve Altimari will each pair six of their finest handcrafted beers with six artisanal cheeses from around the world.
Meet the Brewer: Vinnie Cilurzo of Russian River Brewing Co.
The Toronado
547 Haight St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
Details:
February 9
6:00pm - 2:00am
Admission: No Charge
Meet Russian River Brewing Co.'s Vinnie Cilurzo.
Meet the Brewer: Rob Tod of Allagash Brewing Co.
The Trappist
460 8th St.
Oakland, CA 94607
Details:
February 9
6:00pm - 8:00pm
Admission: No Charge
Meet Allagash Brewmaster Rob Tod and enjoy Allagash beers paired with cheese and charcuterie. Limited to 40 people, advance reservations required.
A Beer vs. Wine Valentine
Bar Crudo
655 Divisadero St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
Details:
February 9
6:30pm - 10:00pm
Admission: $95
In celebration of SF Beer Week, Bar Crudo presents a unique five-course sustainable seafood menu by Chef Mike Selvera, with one beer and one wine paired with each course.
Beer Pairings by certified Cicerone Sayre Piotrkowski
Wine Pairings by Sommelier Alex Fox
Lagunitas Brewers' Tapas & Beer Dinner
The Lagunitas Brewing Company
1280 N. McDowell Blvd.
Petaluma, CA 94954
Details:
February 9
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Admission: $38.15 (that includes tax)
Attire: whatever
PRICE: $38.15 (that includes tax)
EVENT: 5 Course Brewers’ Tapas Dinner paired with Lagunitas' finest beers.
WHERE: 6:30 PM in the Lagunitas TapRoom. We’ll retreat to the Loft for dessert and vertical tastings.
FOR TICKETS: Please call the brewery at 707-769-4495 between 9AM and 5PM Monday through Friday.
Limited to 40 people.
Brewery Cellar Dinner
ThirstyBear Brewing Co.
661 Howard St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
Details:
February 9
6:30pm - 9:30pm
Admission: $60/person, inclusive, SOLD OUT
SOLD OUT!! Enjoy a four-course dinner of Spanish cuisine paired with ThirstyBear’s house-brewed organic beers. Dine amongst the fermenters and bourbon aging barrels. Hosted by founder/original Brewmaster Ron Silberstein and current Brewmaster Brenden Dobel.
Jewbelation Craft Beer Bar Mitzvah
Amnesia Bar
Amnesia Bar 853 Valencia St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
Details:
February 9
7:00pm - 12:00am
Admission: $5-$10 sliding cover
Attire: Black tie optional...Just joking
Shmaltz Brewing Company is turning 13! Celebrate this coming of age as we continue the launch of Jewbelation Bar Mitzvah, brewed with 13 malts, 13 hops, and punching in at 13% abv. Also try a very rare offering indeed; Jewbelation 12, brewed in 2008. Rock out to Sex With No Hands, San Francisco's only accordion-funk retro-polka klezmer band.
Craft Beer Hors D'Oeuvres and Passed Appetizers Pairing
First and Main Sports Lounge
397 Main Street
Los Altos, CA 94022
Details:
February 9
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Admission: $40
Attire: Semi-Casual
Sample 8 craft beers with a specially prepared hors d'oeuvres station and 8 courses of remarkable passed appetizers.
Door prizes will include a private dinner for 8 at Devil’s Canyon Brewery (2 groups of 4, date TBA), growlers, and limited edition Barleywine!
Rauchbier Release Reception
Gordon Biersch San Francisco
2 Harrison St.
San Francisco, CA 94005
Details:
February 9
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Admission: $40 inclusive
Attire: Casual
Join our brewer John Tucci for a very special release of this Rauchbier. We will be hosting other special release beers in addition appetizers and buffet entrees. Tickets & info available at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/96715
$40 inclusive to the public & FREE for current Stein Club Members
Beer Dinner: Oskar Blues Brewing Co.
Mondo American Beer Garden
875 West Napa St.
Sonoma, CA 95476
Details:
February 9
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Admission: $50 plus tax and gratuity
Attire: casual
A four-course dinner prepared by Chef Stephen Viguerie and hosted by Therese Burch of Oskar Blues Brewery. Each course will be paired with a different ten-ounce pour of Oskar Blues beer. Seating is limited to 20 people, and reservations are required.
Mad River Brewing @ Sauce
Sauce
131 Gough Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
Details:
February 9
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Admission: $20
Attire: Just be Dressed
Come sample Mad River Brewing Company ales and barleywines paired with apps and special dishes from Chef Ben Paula.
Two beers, barleywine all and you care to eat are included in the $20 admission.
Meet the Brewer: Tim Goeppinger of Sonoma Springs
Toad in the Hole
116 5th Street
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
Details:
February 9
7:00pm -
Admission: No Charge
Join brewer Tim Goeppinger of Sonoma Springs as he shows off his new Rye IPA as well as other Sonoma Springs brews at Toad in the Hole's weekly Tuesday Real Ale Ale Night. Be sure to have a fresh pint off the cask from the only two rotating cask handles in Santa Rosa.
Beer Brainbuster
Berkeley Pyramid Alehouse
901 Gilman St.
Berkeley, CA 94710
Details:
February 9
7:30pm - 9:30pm
Admission: No Charge
Assemble your mindsquad and wage a mental war against other teams to see who knows the most about drinking, beer and brewing. All while imbibing delicious Pyramid brews.
MateVeza IPA Sails the 16th St. Seas
England (K&D Liquors) and India (Pakwan Indian Restaurant)
16th St at Guerrero St
San Francisco, CA 94110
Details:
February 9
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Admission: $£3.15 ($4.99)
Attire: Colonial (Powdered Wigs Strongly Encouraged)
Join us in reenacting the original voyage of India Pale Ale as we embark from K&D Liquors (England) across 16th St (the Atlantic / Indian Ocean) to Pakwan BYOB Indian Restaurant (India). Arrive at K&D Liquors (3177 16th Street) to purchase a specially-priced MateVeza IPA then we'll ferry you across the seas of 16th Street to Pakwan for dinner.
Meet the Brewers: Lagunitas
Shanghai Kelly's
2064 Polk Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
Details:
February 9
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Admission: No Charge
Meet some brewing staff; have a Lagunitas IPA; enjoy some stories...
Beer Wars Screening
21st Amendment Brewery
563 Second St.
San Francisco, CA 94107
Details:
February 9
9:00pm -
Admission: No Charge
Attire: Cinema Casual
Come to the 21st Amendment for a screening of Beer Wars, a feature-length, cutting-edge documentary of today's beer industry. Free popcorn and canned malted beverage specials up in the Brewers Lounge. Event starts at 9, movie starts around 9:30.
Check out the movie trailer: http://beerwarsmovie.com/trailer/large/
Beer Trivia Night
Rose & Crown Pub
547 Emerson St.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
Details:
February 9
9:00pm - 11:00pm
Admission: No Charge
Join us on our regular Tuesday Trivia NIght as we combine it with Beer Week and add a lot of Beer Trivia. Beer specials and prizes for the winners.
Organic Farm-to-Table Beer Dinner: Bison Brewing Co.
Café Biere
3986 Adeline St.
Emeryville, CA 94608
Details:
February 9
Time TBD
Admission: No Charge
Enjoy a dinner of four organic Bison beers and four imported Belgian beers paired with four dishes inspired by the bounty of local organic hop farmer Claudia Kuchinski (including hop asparagus!). Come dine with Kuchinski, Bison Owner/Brewer Daniel Del Grande, and Cafe Biere restaurateur Ivan Hernandez.








