1404 4th Street
Berkeley, CA 94710
February 14
4:00pm - 8:00pm
Admission: TBD
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Join us as we celebrate the closing event of SFBW2010 in style at Trumer Brauerei. All proceeds benefit the California Small Brewers Association. More information to come…
Strong Beer Month Pairings
Magnolia Gastropub & Brewery
1398 Haight Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
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
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.
SFBW'10 Scavenger Hunt, sponsored by Steve Rushin's The Pint Man
Beery Spots throughout San Francisco
Everywhere
San Francisco, CA 94105
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
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
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.
Charcuterie & Beer Pairing
Martins West
831 Main Street
Redwood City, CA 94063
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.
Nombe Celebrates SF Beer Week
Nombe Restaurant
2491 Mission St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
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.
Russian River - Pliny the Younger Release
Russian River Brewing Company
725 4th St.
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
February 5
11:00am -
Admission: No Charge
Be the first to taste the 2010 annual release of Russian River's Pliny the Younger.
Bill Brand Memorial Porter
Pacific Coast Brewing Co.
906 Washington St
Oakland, CA 94607
February 5
11:30am - 12:00am
Admission: No Charge
Porters were some of Bill Brand's favorite beers. We've brewed one we're sure he'd have liked.
Brewed with chocolate and Belgian malts, this beer is easy-drinking and lip-smacking good!
We will tap the batch on Feb 5th!
Beer Week Kickoff
Rabbit's Foot Meadery
1246 Birchwood Dr.
Sunnyvale, CA 94089
February 5
2:00pm - 8:00pm
Admission: $No Charge
Attire: casual
Hey - if you can't make it to the City or somewhere other than the South Bay for the start or SF Beer Week, stop by the Meadery!@!
Honey Beers, Honey Cider and Mead.
We just bottled the latest batch of 'Melia' . If you know what it is you know what it is. If not come find out.
SF Brewers Guild SF Beer Week Opening Gala including VIP Session
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
701 Mission St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
February 5
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Admission: $65
Get early entrance to the Opening Gala for easier access to beers and brewmasters for interviews, beer discussion, and tasting. Designed for media and thirsty connoisseurs.
This ticket includes both the VIP session (4-5PM) and the Gala (5-9PM). Live music and commemorative stemware glass included in ticket price. Gourmet food will be available for purchase from 4505 Meats, Tacolicious, and Tataki Sushi.
Ticket presales are now closed. Tickets will be available on a limited basis at the venue. Cash only. We may sell out.
Stone Brewing's Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale
Rosamunde Sausage Grill
2832 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
February 5
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Admission: No Charge
Attire: casual
Head to Rosamunde for Stone Brewing tapping their Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale, and when it's gone, it's gone. Our 22 taps also feature stone with Arrogant Bastard and Ruination IPA. Later in the week, we'll also tap Lagunitas' Hairy Eyeball, a malty answer to their IPA. Get your famous Rosamunde sausages and beer on!
SF Brewers Guild SF Beer Week Opening Gala
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
701 Mission St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
February 5
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Admission: $55
Enjoy the most exquisite, creative beers from 30 Northern California craft breweries, including a ceremonious tapping of the SF Brewers Guild collaborative brew, a barrel-aged Imperial Common. Live music and commemorative stemware glass included in ticket price. Gourmet food will be available for purchase from 4505 Meats, Tacolicious, and Tataki Sushi.
Ticket presales are now closed. Tickets will be available on a limited basis at the venue. Cash only. We may sell out.
Beer + Chocolate = LOVE
femALEist abode
1157 Church Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
February 5
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Admission: $20 or 2 for $35
Attire: casual
Have you ever paired good chocolate with craft beers? It's actually an old idea that's still going strong. Since chocolate can tend to overpower wine in many pairings, beer is a more logical option. The vast variety of flavors, textures and complexities in the beer really complement those in the different chocolates offered.
KEGS FOR A CAUSE
Anchor & Hope
83 Minna
San Francisco, CA 94105
February 5
11:30am - 11:00pm
February 6
5:30am - 11:00pm
February 7
5:30pm - 10:30pm
Admission: No Charge
Attire: Jeans or a suit and everything in between
Anchor & Hope, a cross-country take on an East Coast Seafood shack, is located in a turn of the century mechanic's warehouse and offers over 60 brews. For every beer purchased, February 5-7th, we will donate a $1 to Haiti Relief . Don't forget to slurp that down with $1 Happy Hour Oysters on Friday!
Organic Vegan Beer Dinner: Bison Brewing Co.
Millennium Restaurant
580 Geary St.
San Francisco, CA 94102
February 5
5:30pm - 10:00pm
February 6
5:30pm - 10:00pm
February 7
5:30pm - 9:30pm
Admission: $46 to dine, $66 w/paired beers
Four-course vegan menu with organic beer pairings from Bison Brewing and a special offering from Eel River Brewing. Come a day early (Thursday the 4th) to meet Bison brewmaster Daniel DelGrande. Hop Meister Farms, Bison’s organic hop supplier, will provide the produce including winter squashes, tomatillos, pozole corn, beets & fresh hop shoots.
Farallon Celebrates SF Beer Week
Farallon Restaurant
450 Post St
San Francisco, CA 94102
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
San Francisco Beer Week takes on Hollywood at Blue Palms Brewhouse
Blue Palms Brewhouse
6124 Hollywood Blvd.
Los Angeles , CA 90028
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!
The Front Porch/Drake's Belgian Trippel Limited Release
The Front Porch
65A 29th St.
San Francisco, CA, CA 94110
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 to Brakers
Chuey Brand
933 Treat Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94110
February 6
10:00am - 3:30pm
Admission: $15 donation
The 2nd annual Beer 2 Brakers group bicycle ride. Beer to Brakers will kickoff at 933 Treat Avenue with food & beer pairings and will make brake stops at Thirsty Bear and Gordon Biersch. Proceeds from the ride will be donated to the Glen Hay Falconer Foundation. Registration is day of ride February 6th, 10-11am.
Brew On Premise (BOP)
Devil's Canyon Brewing Company
111 Industrial Road #7
Belmont, CA 94002
February 6
11:00am - 5:00pm
Admission: $See Website
Attire: Casual
What if you could make your own beer on a professional brewing system, under the guidance of award-winning brewers?
During the approximately 5-hour process you will make enough beer for a 13.2 gallon keg or about 5 cases of 22oz bottled beers.
RESERVATIONS ARE A MUST - POSITIONS ARE LIMITED
Double IPA Festival
The Bistro
1001 B St.
Hayward, CA 94541
February 6
11:00am - 7:00pm
Admission: $35
10th Annual Double IPA Festival. All of Main Street will be closed to accommodate a raging party!!
Craft Beer and Local Sausage Pairing
Seabright Brewery
519 Seabright Ave.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
February 6
11:30am - 5:00pm
Admission: $TBD
Attire: whatever works for you
Come sample fine local sausage and hand crafted brews. We will also feature the winning beer from our local homebrew contest!
Santa Cruz Ale Works Beer and Cheese Pairing
The Parish Publick House
841 Almar Avenue
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
February 6
11:30am - TBDpm
Admission: $tbd
Attire: casual
Santa Cruz Ale Works and the Parish Publick House would like to invite you to the Monterey Bay to have some beer and cheese. The Parish will also be serving their full menu all day to complement our fine ales.
Keyser Soze 2010
Triple Rock Brewery and Alehouse
1920 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
February 6
11:30am - 12:30pm
Admission: $Pay as you go
Attire: Yes please
Come join us as we tap our 2010 version of Keyser Soze. This years Imperial Stout is even bigger then last years 12.4% ABV beast!! Although the beer is still in the fermenter right now a sample has been sent to a lab and the ABV should be know soon. Come on by to see what this years results are.....
Exquisite Chocolates and Local Brews
Craneway Pavilion
1414 Harbour Way South
Point Richmond, CA 94705
February 6
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Admission: $18 advance, $25 at the door
An afternoon with 5 chocolatiers and 5 local breweries at the Craneway Pavilion at the Richmond Marina. Tix for multiple product samplings, live entertainment, and raffle prizes. Buy tix in advance for free BART Shuttle/free parking. The event benefits a local charity.
Drake's, Triple Rock, Trumer, and Bittersweet Chocolate, plus others!
Culinary Beer Adventure
Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing
402 Ingalls Street, Suite 27
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
February 6
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Admission: $25 Must Get Tickets in Advance
Attire: Dress Warm!
Back for the second year! India Joze Catering and Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing will take you on a culinary beer journey and you won't even have to leave Santa Cruz. They will demonstrate culinary ideas that incorporate beer into recipes from around the world while you sip on beers from the brewery.
Check it out: http://scmbontour.blogspot.com
AleSmith Session: Sip and Savor
City Beer Store
1168 Folsom Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
February 6
2:30pm - 5:30pm
Admission: $tbd
Attire: Prom circa 1983 or San Francisco casual
Delightful tap selections including BARREL AGED SPEEDWAY STOUT. Bottle selections including DECADENCE.
The tasting session will be held at Triptych across the street from the store between 2:30-5:30. After the session we will be featuring a full lineup of AleSmith beers on tap and bottles for "to go" purchase.
Beer vs Wine and Cheese Pairing Duel - Opening Reception
Solano Cellars
1580 Solano Ave.
Albany, CA 94707
February 6
3:00pm - 4:30pm
Admission: $18
Attire: Boxing gloves and headgear
We’re going grains against grapes. And we’re going to pair them with 3 different cheeses. Certified Cicerone Sayre Piotrkowski (The Monk's Kettle) is standing up to Fromagatrix Kirstin Jackson (itsnotyouitsbrie.com) in a pairing challenge to see which booze makes the moves.
Reception is one time only, flight will run all week.
Casks & Quesos
ThirstyBear Brewing Co.
661 Howard St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
February 6
4:00pm -
Admission: $35
2nd Annual Casks & Quesos! Enjoy unlimited tastings of a dozen locally-brewed cask-conditioned beers paired with artisan cheeses from California, Spain, and beyond. Ticket includes commemorative ThirstyBear specialty beer glass. Tickets on sale now at TBBC or http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/95744
Bacar Happy Hour
Bacar Restaurant
448 Brannan St
San Francisco, CA 94107
February 6
4:30pm - 7:00pm
Admission: $2
Attire: Casual
Come visit Bacar on Saturday Feburary 6th for a beer pairing happy hour. All draft beers are $2, and all bar bites are half-off. Come in, order a few, and decide which beers and bites you think pair the best. Drafts include Iron Springs Amber Ale, New Belgium Blue Paddle Pilsner, Stella Artois Pilsner, Speakeasy Big Daddy IPA, and Anchor Steam
Mardi Gras West
The Front Porch
65A 29th St.
San Francisco , CA 94110
February 6
5:30pm - 10:30pm
Admission: $40 dinner or a la carte option
Attire: Beads
Mardi Gras comes early when paired with San Francisco Beer Week at The Front Porch. A wild collaboration, celebrate great California beers paired with creative Front Porch cuisine! Representatives and amazing beers from Speakeasy, Firestone Walker, North Coast, and the SF Brewers Guild will be in attendance on this special night!
Brewery Night: Mayfield Brewing Co.
Rose & Crown Pub
547 Emerson St.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
February 6
6:00pm - 2:00am
Admission: No Charge
One time only will the Mayfield Brewing Co.'s beers be offered on draught! We will be pouring all three of their offerings. Come taste the amazing, elusive barrel-aged beers of the Iconoclast series.
Brewery Night: New Belgium Brewing Co.
The Toronado
547 Haight St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
February 6
6:00pm - 2:00am
Admission: No Charge
Enjoy special beers from New Belgium Brewing Co. at The Toronado.
Meet the Brewer: Brewmaster Terence Sullivan of Sierra Nevada
Barclay's Restaurant & Pub
5940 College Ave
Oakland, CA 94618
February 6
6:30pm - 12:00am
Admission: No Charge
Attire: Casual
Come join Sierra Nevada's Brewmaster Terence Sullivan and try some of your favorite Sierra beers plus some Sierra specialty beers (to be announced). Updates will be posted @ twitter.com/barclayspub.
Valley Brewing Tasting
The Jug Shop
1590 Pacific Ave
San Francisco, CA 94109
February 6
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Admission: $10
Attire: casual
Join The Jug Shop for a tasting of the expanded Valley Brewing lineup including Luna Blanca Central Valley Golden Ale, London Tavern English Mild, IPA, Decadent Evil Belgian Golden Strong Ale, Uberhoppy Imperial IPA, Decadence Pomegranate Saison and 2009 Great American Beer Festival gold medal winner, Old Inventory Barley Wine.
Beer and Food Pairings
Delarosa
2175 Chestnut St.
San Francisco, CA 94123
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.
Beerunch at Barclay's
Barclay's Restaurant & Pub
5940 College Ave
Oakland, CA 94618
February 7
10:00am - 4:00pm
Admission: $TBA
Attire: Casual
Kick off Super Bowl Sunday with food and beer pairings selected by Chef Bruce Paton. We will be featuring Russian River's Supplication, North Coast's Old Rasputin, Sierra Nevada's Hoptimum, Mateveza IPA, and also featuring Brewery Ommegang. Drink, be merry, and stay for the big game. Updates will be posted @ twitter.com/barclayspub.
Super Beerunch
Kelly's Mission Rock
817 Terry a Francois Boulevard
San Francisco, CA 94158
February 7
11:00am - 2:00pm
Admission: $40
A beer and food pairing brunch on Super Bowl Sunday featuring MateVeza Yerba Mate IPA, Dogfish Head Pangaea, 21st Amendment Golden Doom, Magnolia Old Smokestack Lightning, He’Brew Rejewvenator, Speakeasy Cacao-Infused Payback Porter, and Moonlight Toast. Super Bowl viewing party to follow. http://www.beerunch.com
Super Beerunch featuring the Beer Chef
Miss Pearl's Jam House
Broadway at Water St.
Oakland, CA 94607
February 7
11:00am - 2:00pm
Admission: $40
A beer and food pairing brunch on Super Bowl Sunday featuring MateVeza Yerba Mate IPA, Dogfish Head Festina Pêche, Linden Street Burning Oak Black Lager, Moonlight Toast, and Triple Rock Keyser Soze. Super Bowl viewing party to follow. http://www.beerunch.com
Firestone Walker Brewery Night
Rose and Crown Pub
547 Emerson St
Palo Alto, CA 94301
February 7
11:30am - 12:00am
Admission: No Charge
Firestone Walker Beer and the Super Bowl, what could be better? Maybe Abacus, Velvet Merkin, Lil' Opal, Union Jack, and a cask of Unfiltered Double Barrel Ale all being poured at the same time. Just a guess.
Fritz Maytag Brewer's Lunch HopMonk
HopMonk Tavern
230 Petaluma Ave
Sebastopol, CA 95472
February 7
1:00pm - TBD
Admission: $45
This experience with two of the beer world's top innovators -- Fritz Maytag and Dean Biersch -- includes a four-course lunch, perfectly paired with specially selected Anchor Brewing offerings, while Mr. Maytag regales guests about life in the brewing business and his many other unique ventures.
Homebrew Demonstration (Introduction)
Seven Bridges Cooperative
325A River St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
February 7
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Admission: No Charge
Organic Homebrewing Demonstration: Introduction to Homebrewing. The basics of brewing. This event is free, but space is limited to first-come, first-served basis.
Beer Judging 101: Tasting with Beer Judge David Teckam
The Englander Pub
101 Parrott Street
San Leandro, CA 94577
February 7
12:00pm - 1:30pm
Admission: $SOLD OUT! (was $25)
Attire: Comfy
SOLD OUT!
David Teckam (Grand Master BJCP Beer Judge) returns
101: Tasting & describing beers (Noon-1:30)
Expand your perceptive and descriptive abilities.
Advance tickets required. Tickets available at: http://beerjudging101sfbw.eventbrite.com/
David's class assisted by beer judges Brian Cooper and Gail Ann Williams.
Homebrew Demonstration (Roundtable)
Seven Bridges Cooperative
325A River St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
February 7
2:00pm - 3:00pm
Admission: No Charge
Roundtable Discussion: Environmentally-Friendly and Organic Homebrewing. This event is free, but space is limited to first-come, first-served basis.
Beer Judging 201: Tasting with Beer Judge David Teckam
The Englander Pub
101 Parrott Street
San Leandro, CA 94577
February 7
2:00pm - 3:30pm
Admission: $25
Attire: Comfy
David Teckam (Grand Master BJCP Beer Judge) returns
201: Styles, competitions, judging. (2:00-3:30)
World beer styles and histories. Learn about the BJCP.
Advance tickets required. Tickets available at: http://beerjudging101sfbw.eventbrite.com/
David's class assisted by beer judges Brian Cooper and Gail Ann Williams.
Homebrew Demonstration (Intermediate)
Seven Bridges Cooperative
325A River St.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
February 7
3:00pm - 5:00pm
Admission: No Charge
Organic Homebrewing Demonstration: Intermediate Homebrewing. Basic partial mash brewing and tips for customizing recipes. Special emphasis on working with organic ingredients and substituting organic ingredients in popular homebrew recipes. This event is free, but space is limited to first-come, first-served basis.
Meet The Brewer/Post Super Bowl Party with Rob Tod of Allagash Brewing Company
The Monk's Kettle
3141 16th Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
February 7
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Admission: No Charge
Super Bowl Sunday with one of the country's most respected brewers. Odyssey on Tap - Confluence available.
Brewery Night: Port Brewing Co. and Lost Abbey Brewing Co.
The Toronado
547 Haight St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
February 7
6:00pm - 2:00am
Admission: No Charge
Enjoy special beers from Port and Lost Abbey Brewing Companies at The Toronado.
Beer Trivia Night!
Gordon Biersch Palo Alto
640 Emerson St.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
February 7
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Admission: $No Charge
Attire: Casual
Think you know about beer? Come test your knowledge -- and some great brews -- at Gordon Biersch Palo Alto. Bring a team of players, fly solo at the bar, or find a team to join up with at the Pub Quiz Regulars section! This LIVE team trivia contest is put on by brainstormer.com. RSVP to jheld@gbrestaurants.com to receive a valuable coupon.
Beer Dinner
Starbelly
3583 16th St.
San Francisco, CA 94114
February 7
7:00pm - 9:30pm
Admission: $60
A five-course dinner, with beer pairings by certified Cicerone Rich Higgins and new Starbelly menu items by Chef Adam Timney. Rich will be on hand to present and discuss the beer pairings.
Email our sister restaurant for reservations: info@berettasf.com.
View the menu: http://starbellysf.com/pdf/Starbelly%20beer-dinner.pdf
Brewery Night: Sierra Nevada
Pi Bar
1432 Valencia Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
February 8
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Admission: No Charge
A tasting of some limited-release beers paired with small plates of house-made sausages.
Sour Monday
Triple Rock and Jupiter
1920 Shattuck Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94704
February 8
3:00pm - 10:00pm
Admission: $20 for a glass and 4 tokens
Sour Sunday has returned (on Monday, due to the Superbowl)! Join Triple Rock and Jupiter as we get tongue-curling sour with rare domestic beers, familiar favorites and perhaps a few you didn’t even know about. More details shortly.
Triple Rock: 1920 Shattuck Ave, http://www.triplerock.com
Jupiter: 2181 Shattuck Ave, http://www.jupiterbeer.com
Can-A-Palooza
21st Amendment Brewery
563 2nd Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
February 8
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Admission: $free admission
Attire: casual
Craft beer has to come in a glass bottle, right? Hell no! Come taste fantastic, quality, craft beer from a superior package: a CAN! Enjoy $2 canned craft beers, on the mezzanine, from 21st Amendment, Oskar Blues, Anderson Valley, Buckbean and Big Sky.
SF Beer Week Panel Series: Wood-Aging Panel
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown
299 Second St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
February 8
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Admission: $22
Panelists:
Tomme Arthur (Lost Abbey and Port Brewmaster), Tom Griffin (Barrel Broker), Denise Jones (Moylan’s Brewmaster), Don Payne (Cahill Winery Vintner and Stillwater Spirits Distiller), Lance Winters (St. George Spirits Distiller). Moderated by Brian Yaeger (Red, White & Brew: An American Beer Odyssey Author).
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
Meet the Brewers: Black Diamond Brewing Company
Grand Tavern
3601 Grand Ave. (between Davidson Way & Weldon Ave)
Oakland, CA 94610
February 8
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Admission: No Charge
Come celebrate SF Beer Week with Dan Duncanson and Derek Smith of Black Diamond Brewing Company. Several different and rare barrel-aged offerings will be on tap that night.
Shattuck Avenue Progressive Beer Dinner
Meridian, Liaison, Five, and Chez Panisse
Shattuck Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94704
February 8
5:00pm -
Admission: No Charge
Shattuck Ave Progressive Dinner – Four East Bay Breweries and restaurants have teamed up for a Beer and Culinary Experience for the ages. A sort of “strolling” dinner up and down Shattuck Ave. Enjoy beer from Linden St, Drakes, Ale Industries and Triple Rock paired with fine fair at these great restaurants: Meridian, Liaison, Five (in the historic Hotel Shattuck) and Chez Panisse. Start at your favorite restaurant and procceed from there. Go to all four, or as many as you would like to visit. On your way back to BART stop in at Jupiter or Triple Rock for a nightcap. The only rule to this “Strolling” dinner is Chez Panisse must have a reservation from you. They sell out every night so get yours in early and be sure to mention your with the Progressive Dinner. More info coming soon…. See also: http://www.chezpanisse.com, http://www.berkeleymeridian.com, http://www.liaisonbistro.com, http://www.five-berkeley.com
Speakeasy - Whole Foods Bistro Collaborative Beer Launch
Whole Foods Bistro Potrero Hill
450 Rhode Island St
San Francisco , CA 94107
February 8
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Admission: No Charge
Come try the new Whole Foods-Speakeasy collaborative brew! This creative, mild ale with a Speakeasy twist will be tapped at the event & on-draft at Whole Foods thereafter. The Potrero Hill Whole Foods specialty and bistro depts will be hosting Speakeasy's brewmaster, so come to the tapping, meet the brewmaster, and keep a commemorative pint glass!
4 Chefs, 2 Breweries, 1 Dinner: Magnolia & Dogfish Head
Bar Tartine
561 Valencia Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
February 8
5:30pm - 12:00am
Admission: $100
Bar Tartine and Chris Kronner present an evening of food and beer pairings with Magnolia Brewery, Dogfish Head Brewery and fellow Chez Panisse chefs Rusty Packer, Rayneil DeGuzman and Nico Monday. Four courses with select beer pairings. Monday, February 8th. Two seatings at 6pm and 9pm. Visit tartinebeerweek.eventbrite.com for tickets.
Meet the Brewer: Steve Altimari of Valley Brewing
Barclay's Restaurant & Pub
5940 College Ave
Oakland, CA 94618
February 8
6:00pm - 12:00am
Admission: No Charge
Attire: Casual
Enjoy a selection of Valley brews and meet Brewmaster Steve Altimari. We will be pouring Valley Brewing's IPA, Luna Blanca, Old Inventory Barleywine (Gold Medal Winner @ GABF 2009!), Decadent Evil, and his monster double IPA Uberhoppy. Updates will be posted @ twitter.com/barclayspub.
Rare Beers from Moonlight Brewing Co. - featuring the brewer Brian Hunt.
Bobby G's Pizzeria
2072 University Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94704
February 8
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Admission: No Charge
Attire: Casual
Join us on Feb. 8 when we'll celebrate SF Beer Week with some rare beers from Moonlight Brewing Co. Brian Hunt, Moonlight's owner/brewer, will be here to talk beer, beer, and more beer.
More info as we get closer to the event.
The Port is open and the Abbey has been found....
City Beer Store
1168 Folsom Street, #101
San Francisco , CA 94103
February 8
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Admission: $no admission cost
Attire: No muss, no fuss.....
A night with Lost Abbey and Port Brewing. Chat up Head Brewer Tomme Arthur while sipping his innovative brews. Specialty draft and bottle selections.
Brewery Night: Firehouse Brewery and Palo Alto Brewing Co.
Rose & Crown Pub
547 Emerson St
Palo Alto, CA 94301
February 8
6:00pm - 2:00am
Admission: No Charge
Firehouse and Palo Alto Brewing Co. will be showcasing some one-off beers they have collaborated on, plus they'll bring out some Imperial and Barrel-Aged Beers. Come by try the beers and meet the brewers.
Brewery Night: Allagash Brewing Co.
The Toronado
547 Haight St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
February 8
6:00pm - 2:00am
Admission: No Charge
Enjoy special beers from Allagash Brewing Co. at The Toronado.
A Beer Vs. Wine Valentine
515 Kitchen and Cocktails
515 Cedar Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
February 8
6:30pm - 10:00pm
Admission: $60
Attire: Fly as you wanna be...
8 Courses. 8 Wines. 8 Beers.
Beers Provided by Duvel USA
Wines Provided by Caifornia Classic Wines
Menu by Chef Caleb Hanscom
Beer Pairings by Cicerone Sayre Piotrkowski
Wine Pairings by Jennifer Moore
Full Menu - http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=260494411221&index=1
Beer Dinner featuring Stone Brewing Company
Piatti Ristorante & Bar
625 Redwood Highway
Mill Valley , CA 94941
February 8
6:30pm - 10:30pm
Admission: $55
Attire: flip flops to fedora - your call
Meet the team behind the company that is affectionately known as "the all time top brewery on Planet Earth." Executive Chef Todd Shoberg will create 5 perfect pairings for 5 perfect beers...top secret menu so come on in to find out (hint will include Levitation and Smoked Porter...)
Reservations by email: klehmkuhl@piatti.com
Beer Dinner
Ramblas Tapas Bar
557 Valencia St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
February 8
6:30pm - 9:00pm
Admission: $80, or a la carte
A six-course tapas dinner of farm fresh food with phenomenal beers paired by The Monk's Kettle. Beer from Grand Teton, St. Feuillien, Schneider, St. Bernardus, Jolly Pumpkin, & Dogfish Head. Food from Tomales Bay Oysters, Becker Lane Pork, Marin Sun Farms. Pairings also available a la carte.
Beer Dinner
Beretta
1199 Valencia St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
February 8
7:00pm - 9:30pm
Admission: $58
A five-course dinner, with dishes by Executive Chef Ruggero Gadaldi and beer pairings by certified Cicerone Rich Higgins.
Call or email for reservations: 415.695.1199, info@berettasf.com
View the menu: http://www.berettasf.com/Beretta%20Beer%20Dinner%20Menu.pdf
Sushi Ko & Marin Brewing Company present A Sushi Beer Dinner
Marin Brewing Co.
1809 Larkspur Landing Circle
Larkspur, CA 94939
February 8
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Admission: $TBA
A six-course sushi and beer pairing menu featuring the beers of Marin Brewing Company and sushi from our next door neighbor, Sushi Ko. Menu and cost coming soon.
Shmaltz and Hops
TAPS
205 Kentucky St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
February 8
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Admission: No Charge
Shmaltz is coming to the North Bay baby! Be one of the few to enjoy a special keg of Lenny on Rye, our highly-acclaimed rye-based double IPA aged in Kentucky rye whiskey barrels. If that's not what you're looking for, how about some Jewbelation 13? We'll also feature one more Shmaltz beer, to be announced. Get your beer freak on!
Beer Dinner with Chef Bobby Madrid at VIDA
VIDA Restaurant
1222 Pacific Ave.
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
February 8
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Admission: $45
Head Chef Bobby Madrid and Head Brewer Chad Brill have teamed up for a second night of perfect pairings. Check out one of the courses. Fourth Course, SCMB Amber, accompanied by Wild Mushroom and Ricotta Ravioli Sauteed with Frisee and Butternut Squash in Brown Butter. For the menu go to our website. http://scmbontour.blogspot.com/
Brewed and Cultured in Marin
Iron Springs Pub & Brewery
765A Center Blvd
Fairfax, CA 94930
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
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.
Food & Beer Pairings
Chez Panisse
1517 Shattuck Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94709
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
Desserts Amuse Bouche and Beer
515 Kitchen and Cocktails
515 Cedar Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
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!
Mini Firkin Festival
Magnolia Gastropub & Brewery
1398 Haight Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
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.
Brewery Night: Russian River Brewing Co. plus Meet Brewmaster Vinnie Cilurzo
Pi Bar
1432 Valencia St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
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
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
Stone Dinner with Brewmaster Steve Wagner
Alembic
1725 Haight Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Brewery Ommegang Cheese and Chocolate pairing
The Bloodhound
1145 Folsom St
San Francisco, CA 94103
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.
Beer Dinner: Bear Republic Brewing Co.
The Republic
3213 Scott Street
San Francisco, CA 94123
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
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
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
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.
Velvet Pale Ale Tapping & Brewery Sessions
Rock Bottom Brewery - Campbell CA
1875 S. Bascom Ave #700
Campbell, CA 95008
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
Charcuterie and Beer Tasting
Magnolia Gastropub & Brewery
1398 Haight Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
February 10
11:00am - TBD
Admission: No Charge
Try a flight of meat and a flight of beer - 6 of each. House-made pate, terrine, mousse, and a potted meat, plus a couple of air-cured salumi. Each one is paired with a Magnolia beer. Available all day until we run out. Price TBD.
Brewery Night: Russian River Brewing Co.
Rose & Crown Pub
547 Emerson St.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
February 10
11:30am - 2:00am
Admission: No Charge
We will be pouring Pliny the Younger, Pliny the Elder, and other Russian River favorites, as well as bottles of different Russian River Sour Ales.
Brewery Night: Anchor Brewing
Pi Bar
1432 Valencia Street
San Francisco, CA 94110
February 10
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Admission: No Charge
A tasting of Anchor beers paired with small plates.
Mussels and Beer Night
515 Kitchen and Cocktails
515 Cedar Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
February 10
4:00pm - 10:30pm
Admission: No Charge
Attire: yes please
Beer-steamed mussels and a glass of the beer it was cooked in! mmmmmmm....
Meet the Brewers: Lagunitas Brewing Co.
The Toronado
547 Haight St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
February 10
4:30pm - 2:00am
Admission: No Charge
Enjoy special beers from Lagunitas Brewing Co. at The Toronado and meet the Lagunitas brewers! Event starts at 4:20 PM.
SF Beer Week Panel Series: Pioneers and Trailblazers Panel
Courtyard by Marriott Downtown
299 Second St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
February 10
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Admission: $22
Panelists:
Don Barkley (Napa Smith Brewmaster, Former New Albion Brewmaster), Rodger Davis (Triple Rock Brewmaster), Ron Lindenbusch (Lagunitas Owner), Steve Wagner (Stone 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.
Meet the Brewer: Adam Lamoreaux of Linden Street
The Page
298 Divisadero St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
February 10
5:00pm -
Admission: No Charge
Meet Brewmaster Adam Lamoreaux from Linden Street Brewing Co. in Oakland. We'll be featuring his Burning Oak Black Lager and a special premiere! We'll have live music, specials, and awesome sausages and chicharrones from 4505 Meats! Ryan Farr of 4505 Meats will be serving free Burning Oak sausage!
http://bit.ly/csmF06
Alaskan Smoked Porter Night
Wexler's
568 Scramento St.
San Francisco, CA 94111
February 10
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Admission: No Charge
Join us for a special meal prepared by Chef Charlie Kleinman. Charlie will be making pork cheeks braised with Alaskan Smoked Porter. Wexlers' will also have 2008 and 2009 Alaskan Smoked Porter available.
Mayfield Iconoclast Tasting
Whole Foods Market
3994 4th St.
San Francisco, CA 94107
February 10
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Admission: $0.25 per taste
Attire: Casual
John Alderete, Owner/Brewmaster of Mayfield Brewing Company, will be in-store pouring samples of his exquisite, award-winning Iconoclast series of barrel-aged beers.
Meet the Brewer: Darren Moser of Trumer Brauerei Berkeley
Zeitgeist
199 Valencia
San Francisco, CA 94703
February 10
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Admission: No Charge
Head to Zeitgeist for a chance to meet and raise a glass of Trumer Pils with Trumer Brauerei Berkeley's Darren Moser.
Featuring Elysian Brewing Company and Green Flash Brewing....
City Beer Store
1168 Folsom Street, #101
San Francisco, CA 94103
February 10
5:30pm - 9:00pm
Admission: $no admission cost
Attire: Inspired by your favorite woodland creature....
Featuring the Red Queen Saison, a collaboration between Elysian and Green Flash. In addition, we'll be pouring specialty drafts from the individual breweries. David Buhler from Elysian will be sitting bar side to chat and sip.
A Taste of Rogue Nation Beers, Farmstead Cheeses & Artisan Chocolates
Rogue Ales Public House
673 Union St.
San Francisco, CA 94133
February 10
5:30pm - 8:00pm
Admission: $40, $45
A Taste of Rogue Nation Beers, Farmstead Cheeses & Artisan Chocolates
With Sheana Davis, The Epicurean Connection
5:30 seating begins
6-8PM seated tasting
$45 per person
$40 per person for Rogue Nation Members
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Spread Your Wings with St. Stan's Brewing Co.
WingStop
503 Coleman Ave
San Jose, CA 95110
February 10
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Admission: No Charge
Attire: Casual
St. Stan's Brewing Company Comes to The Bay!
One of California's oldest craft breweries, St. Stan's is known for its Alt style beers, and will be pairing with WingStop's famous wings.
Look for us this spring at our new location in Saratoga.
Barclay's Bill Brand Tribute Night
Barclay's Restaurant & Pub
5940 College Ave
Oakland, CA 94618
February 10
6:00pm - 12:00am
Admission: No Charge
Attire: Casual
Join us for a memorial for late beer columnist Bill Brand. Tribute beers supplied by local breweries such as Valley Brewing, Black Diamond, Ale Industries and more to be announced. We will also be featuring some of Bill Brand's favorite brews. Updates will be posted @ twitter.com/barclayspub.
Happy Hour in Coney Island
Bender's Bar and Grill
806 South Van Ness Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94110
February 10
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Admission: $No Cover / Cash Bar
Can't make it late-night? Well come enjoy Happy Hour in Coney Island. $3.00 pints of Coney Island Lager, and your first opportunity to try this year's batch of Coney Island Human Blockhead (Tough-as-Nails-Lager). The kitchen will also feature Coney Island Hot Dogs. Come hang out with your favorite beer freaks.
Local German-style Beer Flight with Sudwerk
Blackbird
2124 Market St
San Francisco, CA 94114
February 10
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Admission: $10
Come join in the festivities of San Francisco Beer Week. February 10th at 6 p.m. the Blackbird Bar is hosting a line up of Sudwerk Brewery's German Lagers. In exchange for $10, you will be served five unique fresh German-style brews, one being a limited brew made in celebration of Sudwerk's 20th Anniversary. Raise a glass to beer. Prost!
Cheese-Off
The Bistro
1001 B St.
Hayward, CA 94541
February 10
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Admission: $35
Attire: Casual
4 different flights of raw-milk cheese matched with 4 beers, each picked by the brewer to match the cheese. Blind-judge which match-up is best within each flight. Be crowned SF BEER WEEK CHEESE GEEK and vie to receive a gift cert. to one of the breweries. Live classical piano, too!
Breweries: Sierra Nevada, Moylan’s, Mad River, and Eel River.
Beer Dinner: SF Brewers Guild
The Monk's Kettle
3141 16th Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
February 10
6:00pm - 9:30pm
Admission: $80
One beer from each member-brewery, as well as the Guild's collaborative brew, Imperial Common, paired with a menu designed by Monk's Kettle's Chef Kevin Kroger and Cicerone Sayre Piotrkowski.
Menu - http://www.monkskettle.com/images/SF%20Brewers%20Guild%20Beer%20Dinner%2...
Beer and Chocolate Pairing
E.J. Phair Alehouse
2151 Salvio Street
Concord, CA 94521
February 10
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Admission: $25
Attire: Casual
A pairing of fine chocolates and Belgian-style beers with Chef Brian Hampton and Brewer JJ Phair.
Beer & Nosh and Scala's Beer Dinner
Scala's Bistro
432 Powell Street
San Francisco, CA 94102
February 10
6:30pm - 10:00pm
Admission: $100
Attire: Business Casual
Chef Jen Biesty and her kitchen team are putting together an outstanding meal, inspired by “Mostly Barrel Aged Beers.” Expect impeccably prepared food, exciting barrel aged beers, fine dining service, and brewmasters and chef to be on hand to talk about what you’re enjoying.
Meet the Brewer: Christian Kazakoff of Iron Springs
Beer Revolution
464 3rd St
Oakland, CA 94607
February 10
7:00pm - 9:30pm
Admission: No Charge
Attire: revolutionary
Meet Brewmaster Christian Kazakoff of Fairfax's Iron Springs Brewing Co. Starts at 7pm. We will be pouring a selection of Iron Springs beers, and Christian promises to bring along a few suprises as well!
SF Beer Week "Beer-In"
Cobb's Comedy Club
915 Columbus Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94133
February 10
7:00pm - 11:00pm
Admission: $10
Attire: beer funky
SF Beer Week's best and only music, comedy, and craft beer concert! Music from Crash Landing and the Brothers Comatose. Breweries include Lagunitas, Iron Springs, 21st Amendment, Blue Frog, and more.
Must be 21 or older. $10 cover includes 3 tokens for full-sized beers. Food and more tokens available for purchase. Doors @ 7, show starts @ 8.
Beer & Cheese Tasting featuring Firehouse Brewery and the Milk Pail
Firehouse Brewery & Grill
111 South Murphy Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
February 10
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Admission: $TBD
Attire: Casual
Join Firehouse brewmaster Steve Donohue and the Milk Pail's Steve Rasmussen as they pair Firehouse beers, and some of Steve Donohue's favorite Belgian ales, with local and imported artisanal cheeses.
Beer Dinner: Marin Brewing Co.
Picco Restaurant
320 Magnolia Avenue
Larkspur, CA 94939
February 10
7:00pm - 9:30pm
Admission: $Coming soon
A four-course beer dinner featuring the beers of Marin Brewing Company at Chef Bruce Hill's Picco Restaurant, one of SF Chronicle's top 100 Bay Area restaurants. Limited to 18 people. Menu and cost coming soon.
Open Brew Day: Marin Brewing Company
Marin Brewing Company
1809 Larkspur Landing Circle
Larkspur, CA 94939
February 10
9:00am - 2:00pm
Admission: $40.00 per person
An extensive tour and detailed look at how we make beer. Attendees will witness a brewday and will be given insight into our daily operations in the brewery. In addition, we will provide lunch and a beer tasting (including rare beers) with the brewers. Limited to 10 people. E-mail arne [at ]marinbrewing [dot] com to reserve your spot.
Meet the Brewer: Vinnie Cilurzo of Russian River Brewing Co.
The Trappist
460 8th St.
Oakland, CA 94607
February 10
Time TBD
Admission: No Charge
Meet Russian River Brewing Co.'s Vinnie Cilurzo.
Barrel Aged Brew and Food Pairing
Martins West
831 Main Street
Redwood City, CA 94063
February 10
5:30pm - 10:00pm
February 11
5:30pm - 10:00pm
Admission: No Charge
Join us at Martins West on Wednesday and Thursday of SF Beer Week as we team up to pair some of Mayfield Brewing Company's exquisite barrel-aged Iconoclast Ales with great food from the Martins West kitchen.
Please call us for more details 650.366.4366
Beer Release: Saison de Lily
Magnolia Gastropub & Brewery
1398 Haight Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
February 11
11:00am - 12:00am
Admission: No Charge
Come by to try the 2010 release of Saison de Lily!
Turn It On: Ignition Series Launch
Berkeley Pyramid Alehouse
901 Gilman St.
Berkeley, CA 98471
February 11
11:30am - 10:30pm
Admission: No Charge
Join Pyramid as we launch our newest addition: Ignition Series. Featuring beers brewed to turn it on this line up of unconventional brews sets out to ignite conversation and satisfy those looking for more beer in their beer. First up: Barbed Wire Imperial Hefeweizen. Come down to sample the brew & try our chef's Barbed Wire kitchen creations.
Traditional Bavarian Beer Breakfast and Brewery Tour
Gordon Biersch Palo Alto
640 Emerson St.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
February 11
11:30am - 1:30pm
Admission: $25
Attire: Casual
Stop by anytime between 11:30 AM and 1:30 PM to enjoy 2 Weisswurst, a hot pretzel, thinly sliced radish, sweet mustard and two 0.4L Hefeweizens for only $25 (including tax and tip). After your meal, get a brewery tour from GBPA's long-time brewer. RSVP to jheld@gbrestaurants.com by Feb. 7 so we can ensure we'll have enough for everyone.
"Getting the Band Back Together" Meet the Brewers: Melissa Myers and Rodger Davis
Triple Rock Brewery and Alehouse
1920 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
February 11
11:30am - 5:00pm
Admission: $Pay as you go
"We're getting the band back together" - Hang out with former Drake's brewers Melissa and Rodger as they brew up one of Melissa's favorite beers from when she was Head Brewer at Ross Valley Brewing. We will tap some OLD barrel aged beers (5-plus years in barrels!) we did at Drake's and beers made at her old brewery, which is now Iron Springs.
Vintage Beer Night
Rose & Crown Pub
547 Emerson Sy
Palo Alto, CA 94301
February 11
12:00pm - 2:00am
Admission: No Charge
We will be bringing out vintage bottles and draught from our cellars. Barleywines, Belgians and more...
Oyster Fest
Magnolia Gastropub & Brewery
1398 Haight Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
February 11
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Admission: No Charge
Oyster and beer fans unite! 5-6 west coast varieties of freshly shucked oysters plus oysters every other possible way: marinated, BBQ'd, Rockefeller, in chowder and a Hangtown Fry, frisee salad w/quail egg & oyster vinaigrette, and yes, even rocky mountain oysters. Plus, plenty of Magnolia and 21st Amendment oyster stouts on hand, of course.
Drake's Jolly Roger Ascendere
Pi Bar
1432 Valencia St.
San Francisco, CA, CA 94110
February 11
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Admission: No Charge
Come ascend/descend a 5+ year vertical of Drake's Jolly Roger Holiday ale at the Pi Bar.
Cask-Conditioned Thursday
Iron Springs Pub & Brewery
765A Center Blvd
Fairfax, CA 94930
February 11
4:00pm - pm
Admission: $4.75 a pint
Attire: Fairfax Casual
A Firkin tapping of a TCHO Chocolate Oak-aged Sless' Oatmeal Stout!
Tour of California Night
Taps
205 Kentucky St
Petaluma , CA 94952
February 11
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Admission: No Charge
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Limited styles from some of California's favorite breweries! Includes Velvet Merkin and Double Jack from Firestone Walker and Nectarine Grizz and Five Zero from Bear Republic. Finally, a three-way comparison from Speakeasy of Payback Porter, Payback in Zin barrels, and Payback infused with SF's Ritual Coffee!
Ape in Space
Triple Rock Brewery and Alehouse
1920 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
February 11
4:30pm - 10:00pm
Admission: $Pay as you go
Join us as we tap a cask of the ever-elusive Monkey Head Arboreal ale that has been dry hopped with an absurd amount of Apollo hops. Cask will go on the hand pump at 4:30.
Can-A-Palooza
Manny's Tap Room
2438 Telegraph Avenue
Berkeley, CA 94704
February 11
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Admission: No Charge
Attire: casual
Craft beer has to come in a glass bottle, right? Hell no! Come taste fantastic, quality, craft beer from a superior package: a CAN! Canned craft beers featured from Oskar Blues Brewery, Buckbean, 21st Amendment and Anderson Valley.
Homebrewing Demonstration with Local Brewmasters
Oak Barrel
1443 San Pablo Ave.
Berkeley, CA 94702
February 11
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Admission: No Charge
Attire: Anything
Bay Area Mashers homebrew club & Oak Barrel are sponsoring a demo brew by several professional brewers: Rodger Davis (Triple Rock), Christian Kazakoff (Iron Springs), Ron Silberstein (ThirstyBear), Adam Lamoreaux (Linden St.) & more. Oak Barrel's Homer Smith will be BBQing; there will be commercial & homebrewed beer. RSVP to info@oakbarrel.com.
Beast + Bavaria
Orson Restaurant
508 4th Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
February 11
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Admission: $55 per person ($70 w/pairings)
Attire: Casual
Come experience a 4-course tasting of wild beast alongside some of Bavaria's finest beers! Chef Elizabeth Falkner will rock your senses, incorporating a little of our feral friend in her own surprising way in each course. This menu will be offered all night, so feel free to stop in any time before 10pm!
Mardi Gras Beer Dinner
The Moss Room
55 Music Concourse Drive
San Francisco, CA 94118
February 11
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Admission: $TBD
Once again, The Moss Room will be participating in SF Beer Week. Chef Justin Simoneaux, a Louisiana native, will prepare a New Orleans inspired 3-course tasting menu, to be paired with beers from the Abita Brewing Co.
Meet the Brewers: Bear Republic Brewing Co.
Zeitgeist
199 Valencia St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
February 11
5:00pm - 8:00pm
Admission: $N/A
Meet and hang out with Bear Republic's brew team. Enjoy some great brews while you're there too!
Spread Your Wings with St. Stan's Brewing Co.
WingStop
1661 Hollenbeck Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94087
February 11
5:30pm - 8:30pm
Admission: No Charge
St. Stan's Brewing Company Comes to The Bay!
One of California's oldest craft breweries, St. Stan's is known for its Alt style beers, and will be pairing with WingStop's famous wings.
Look for us this spring at our new location in Saratoga.
Meet the Brewers:Nicole and Emily of Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing Co.
Beer Revolution
464 3rd St
Oakland, CA 94607
February 11
6:00pm - 9:30pm
Admission: No Charge
Come on down and meet Nicole and Emily from Santa Cruz Mountain Brewery! We will have a selection of their organic beers on tap and who knows what else. Giddy Giddy.
Brewmasters of the Napa Valley
Bilco's
1234 3rd St
Napa, CA 94558
February 11
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Admission: No Charge
Master Brewer Don Barkley of Napa Smith Brewery will debut his Organic IPA. This special gathering will also feature tastings of other popular Napa Valley beers by brewers:
-Colin Kaminski, Downtown Joe's, Napa
-Ken Mee, Silverado, Saint Helena
-Brad Smisloff, Napa Valley Brewing, Calistoga
There are other guest brewers attending, as well.
My Sour Valentine
City Beer Store
1168 Folsom Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
February 11
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Admission: $40 (Tickets on sale 1/19)
Attire: Spruce and stylish...
Pucker up baby! Here's just a smattering of the sours we will have on draft:
*Cascade Sang Noir
*Cascade Gold Yeller
*Deschutes Dissident 2008
Ticket includes: City Beer logo glass, (8) tastes of our sour drafts, and chocolate inspired bites. Additional draft beer for purchase. Cash only.
Purchase tickets at City Beer Store.
Women-Only Blind Beer Tasting and Appreciation
Devil's Canyon Brewing Company
111 Industrial Road #7
Belmont, CA 94002
February 11
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Admission: $SOLD OUT (was $20)
Attire: Comfy Casual- That Includes Sweats!
SOLD OUT! Women don’t need men to appreciate craft beer, leave them at home! Enjoy beer in a casual setting among other like-minded women and embrace the joy that is craft beer.
What style of beer do you really like? With the marketing messages and Y chromosome removed, a 10+ blind beer tasting will be lead by Brewery owner Kristiann Garrett.
Beer Dinner: Lost Coast Brewing Co.
McNear's Restaurant
23 Petaluma Blvd. N.
Petaluma, CA 94954
February 11
6:00pm - TBD
Admission: $40
Attire: Casual
Come join us for 5 of Lost Coast's finest brews paired with 5 unique and delicious courses. Limited seating so get your tickets soon.
"Censored" Sausages and Lagunitas IPA
Mucky Duck
1315 9th Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94122
February 11
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Admission: No Charge
Join us in the heart of the sunset for some pints of IPA & some sausages made with "Kronik," our Censored ale.
IZAKAYA and BEER
Nombe Restaurant
2491 Mission St.
San Francisco, CA 94110
February 11
6:00pm - 10:00pm
Admission: $50
Nombe Restaurant and Magnolia Brewery will be teaming up for a 4-course Beer Dinner -- traditional Japanese Izakaya meets California Sustainable Cuisine & Artisan BEER! Meet Executive Chef Nick Balla & Magnolia Head Brewer Ben Spencer between 6-10pm. Make your reservation today at 415 681 7150.
Menu: http://www.nombesf.com/special-events/
Dinner with the Brewmaster featuring Marin Brewing Co
Oliveto Restaurant
5655 College Ave
Oakland, CA 94618
February 11
6:00pm - 8:30pm
Admission: $125
Attire: Business Casual
5-course food and beer pairing dinner with Chef Paul Canales, Beer Chef Bruce Paton, and Brewmaster Arne Johnson of Marin. Enjoy an incredible combination of Oliveto's sustainable ingredient driven dishes and the award-winning beers of Marin Brewing.
An evening of Sweets at the Sweet Spot with Lagunitas Brewing Co.
Sweet Spot Pub & Lounge
619 4th St.
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
February 11
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Admission: $10
Sample homemade desserts with Lagunitas’ Big Beers & meet the Laguntias krew.
Vertical Tasting of Stone Brewing Co. "Double Bastard"
The Monk's Kettle
3141 16th Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
February 11
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Admission: No Charge
The biggest baddest beer from the biggest and baddest of West Coast micro-breweries.
2006 Double Bastard (Oaked)
2007 Double Bastard
2008 Double Bastard
All pouring.
There will be cheeses and desserts available to complement.
Sierra Nevada Beer Camp Night
The Toronado
547 Haight St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
February 11
6:00pm - 2:00am
Admission: No Charge
Enjoy beers brewed by Sierra Nevada and the beery campers from Sierra's "Beer Camp" sessions.
Beer Dinner
Valley Brewing Company
157 W. Adams St.
Stockton, CA 95204
February 11
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Admission: $48
Attire: Casual
A seven-course food and beer pairing with the brewer. Our Brewmaster, Steve Altimari, hand selected the beers for our dinner, and working with his wife, Barri, created the menu to complement the beers offered at the event. Steve has selected 9 of his finest beers with 4 new releases, including his Bill Brand tribute Pomegranate Sour.
Meet the Brewers of Oskar Blues & Grand Teton Brewing Companies
ChurchKey
1402 Grant Ave
San Francisco, CA 94133
February 11
6:30pm - 11:00pm
Admission: No Charge
Attire: casual
Oskar Blues and Grand Teton Brewing Companies have both put out beers that have been aged in Stranahan's Colorado whiskey barrels. Come try them all on tap and meet the brewers of these two fantastic Rocky Mountain breweries!
Meet the Brewer: Tyler King of The Bruery
La Trappe Cafe
800 Greenwich St.
San Francisco, CA 94133
February 11
6:30pm - 9:00pm
Admission: No Charge
Come meet Tyler King, head brewer for The Bruery, and sample some of their wares. We will be tapping Melange No. Sechs, a special blend made for Valentine's Day!
Collaboration: A Beer Dinner with Firestone Walker & De Proef
Mercedes Hair of the Dog Cantina/Restaurant
653 Commercial Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
February 11
6:30pm - 11:00pm
Admission: $98
Attire: casual
Acclaimed Homebrew Chef Sean Z. Paxton participates in SFBW to create a spectacle for the senses, pairing 8 innovative courses with 9 beers from Firestone Walker brewery and De Proef brewery. Each collaborative course will showcase the flavors, textures, and balance found in these remarkable beers and foods in a memorable, relaxed setting.
Craft Beer Can Chicken and Canned Beer Night
515 Kitchen and Cocktails
515 Cedar Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
February 11
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Admission: No Charge
Attire: We don't turn beer drinkers away
This evening will be hosted by Alec from Uncommon Brewers, and will highlight the canning vs. bottling beer. We will also have beer can chicken prepared by our house chef, Caleb Hansom (not on our regular menu -- only available to attendees of the event).
Brewery Night: Brasserie Lefebvre
Amsterdam Cafe
937 Geary St.
San Francisco, CA 94109
February 11
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Admission: No Charge
Drink delicious Belgian beers from Brasserie Lefebvre, meet the importers and distributors, and participate in a discussion focusing on the laws of the three tier system and the steps that it takes to get a beer from a European brewery into your hands.
"Hops on the Hill"
Avedanos (Special dining area...limited seating)
235 Cortland Ave
San Francisco, CA 94110
February 11
7:00pm - 9:30pm
Admission: $55 per person plus Beer
Attire: Dress to enjoy good food and new friends
Featuring the Iconoclast series, Mayfield's flagship Ales aged in
French and American Oak!
5-course family style "Alsatian" inspired menu with Iconoclast Ale pairings
*Aurora Altbier
*Eclat IPA
*Nocturna Imperial Stout
Meet & Greet with Mayfield's Iconoclast Brewmaster John Alderete & Chef extraordinaire Jeff Rosen from Avenue 9.
Wine vs. Beer Cheese Pairing Challenge
BIN 38
3232 Scott Street
San Francisco, CA 94123
February 11
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Admission: $35
Sample 5 artisan cheeses paired with 5 wines and 5 beers from North Coast and Green Flash Brewing Companies. You decide which is the better pairing.
Decadence Dinner
Gordon Biersch San Francisco
2 Harrison St.
San Francisco, CA 94005
February 11
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Admission: $55 inclusive
Attire: casual
Serving Barrel Aged Dunkles, SF Brewers Guild Collaborative Brew & one-of-a-kind Bock beer brewed by 3 Gordon Biersch brewers. Beers are paired with 4-course meal chosen for this evening. Tickets and more info available at. http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/96727
Meet the Brewers: Lagunitas Pilsner Night
Fly Bar & Restaurant
1085 Sutter St @ Larkin
San Francisco, CA 94109
February 11
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Admission: No Charge
Join us for a Czech-style Pilsner Night. Meet some brewers, hear some stories; learn why it's all about Czech-style
Beerlesque
Paradise Lounge
1501 Folsom St.
San Francisco, CA 94103
February 11
8:00pm - 2:00am
Admission: $8 at 8:00PM / $10 at 10:00PM
Shmaltz Brewing Company, ringleaders of the line of sideshow-inspired Coney Island Craft Lagers, is excited to announce the return of their seasonal attraction, Coney Island Human Blockhead (Tough-As-Nails Strong Lager). Join the Hubba Hubba Revue (SF's biggest, wildest, and most elaborate burlesque & variety show), Vagabondage, and more.
Taste of Bavaria
Orson Restaurant
508 4th Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
February 12
11:30am - 2:00pm
Admission: $20 per person
Attire: Casual
Join us for an afternoon of feasting and imbibing. We will be hosting Hopf, Kloster Reutberg, Schoenramer while enjoying a selection of Elizabeth Falkner's nibbles, all perfectly matched with their Bavarian counterparts. Steal away for an hour or two, or stay all day. It's Friday, after all!
Meet the Brewer & Distiller: Yuseff Cherney of Ballast Point Brewery and Spirits
Triple Rock Brewery and Alehouse
1920 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
February 12
11:30am - 6:00pm
Admission: $Pay as you go
Come and meet Yuseff Cherney Head Brewer and Head Distiller of Ballast Point Brewery and Spirits as he takes over our brewhouse for the day. Yuseff has been creating some of the country's best beers for 15-plus years. We'll have some Ballast Point beers on tap all day. Then come back in a few weeks and taste the beer he brewed.
Bavarian Beer Breakfast
Gordon Biersch San Francisco
2 Harrison St.
San Francisco, CA 94105
February 12
12:00pm - 3:00pm
Admission: $40 inclusive
Attire: casual or lederhosen
Beer, sausages, pretzels, mustard, radishes & cheeses for breakfast. What else needs to be said? Tickets and more info available at http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/96731
Oyster and Rare Cheese Happy Hour
La Trappe Cafe
800 Greenwich St.
San Francisco, CA 94133
February 12
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Admission: No Charge
Attire: casual
Enjoy a selection of rare Belgian and European cheese just brought in to pair with particular beers from Belukus Imports. Two different oysters and six different cheeses will be made available for the afternoon session. Beer pairing specials will also be available
Oskar Blues Barrel-Aged Beer Tasting
Pi Bar
1432 Valencia St.
San Srancisco, CA 94110
February 12
3:00pm - 11:00pm
Admission: No Charge
Barrel-aged tasting of Dale's Pale Ale, Mama's Little Yella Pils, Gordon, and Old Chub.
Meet the Brewer: Tyler King of The Bruery
Alembic
1725 Haight Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
February 12
3:30pm - 6:00pm
Admission: No Charge
Meet Tyler King, Brewmaster of the Bruery. Four Bruery beers will be on draft and 4-5 more available in bottle.
Bill Brand Tribute
Drake's Brewing Company
1933 Davis Street, Bldg 177
San Leandro, CA 94577
February 12
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Admission: No Charge
Attire: Beer Casual
Join Drake's Brewing Co. in kicking off its Friday afternoon parties with a special tasting of the Bill Brand Beers from around the Bay plus all your favorite Drakes beers.
*This event is a fundraiser for Roosevelt Elementary School in San Leandro. A $5 donation is requested.
Beer from the Vault
Magnolia Gastropub & Brewery
1398 Haight Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
February 12
4:00pm - 7:00pm
Admission: No Charge
Join us for our Strong Beer Month tradition of digging through the cellar and tapping rare kegs of our vintage strong beers. Selection TBD soon.
Firkin Friday and Meet the Brewers: SF Brewers Guild
Speakeasy Ales & Lagers
1195 Evans Ave
San Francisco , CA 94129
February 12
4:00pm - 9:00pm
Admission: No Charge
Come experience the Firkin Friday madness at Speakeasy including tours and live, local bands! Also, come meet the brewers of the San Francisco Brewers Guild during the event from 4-7PM, and enjoy special Guild beers on draft.
IIMAXX
Triple Rock Brewery and Alehouse
1920 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
February 12
4:30pm - 10:30pm
Admission: $Pay as you go
Attire: Yes please
Join us as we tap a completely "over the top" hopped cask of IIMAX. We have stuffed even more hops in the cask!! It is as if our Imperial IPA didn't have enough Luplin Glands stuffed into the poor fermented wort already. Cask goes on at 4:30 PM. WARNING: Not for the faint at heart or hop haters.....
San Francisco Brewery Tour
Various
345 Healdsburg Ave.
Healdsburg, CA 95488
February 12
4:30pm - 12:00am
Admission: $SOLD OUT
Attire: Casual
Let Bear Republic chauffeur you on a tour of famous San Francisco Breweries. Experience what this craft brew Mecca has to offer with tours, tastings, and tomfoolery. Stops at 21st Amendment, Anchor Brewing Co, Speakeasy, and Magnolia.
Limited to 30 guests. Must be 21 or over to attend. Sold Out!
Caltrain Pub Crawl with WetYourWhistles
Caltrain
111 South Murphy Avenue
Sunnyvale, CA 94086
February 12
5:00pm - TBDpm
Admission: $Train ticket + cash for drinks
Attire: casual
WetYourWhistles will be hosting a pub crawl along Caltrain, stopping at 3-4 bars or brewpubs featuring local beers. The crawl will start at Firehouse Brewery & Grill in Sunnyvale. Exact train times and specific locations still being refined - the details will be updated.
20-Year-Aged Barleywine Tapping
Pacific Coast Brewing Co.
906 Washington St
Oakland, CA 94607
February 12
5:00pm - am
Admission: No Charge
Join us for the tapping of the strangest beer we've ever produced. A very limited supply of 1990 Hammerhead Barleywine will be tapped at the pub. It was 14% ABV back in 1990 when we kegged it. Now it has morphed into a sour brown ale like no other! Brewed using 3 different yeasts, molasses, and brown sugar.
Sudwerk Brewery Tasting
The Republic
3213 Scott Street
San Francisco, CA 94123
February 12
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Admission: No Charge
Complimentary Sudwerk beer sampling from 5-9pm with Ryan Fry from their Davis, CA brewery. We will also be featuring half-priced pints of Sudwerk Pilsner all night long.
Brewery Night: Sudwerk
The Republic
3213 Scott Street
San Francisco, CA 94123
February 12
5:00pm - 9:00pm
Admission: No Charge
The Republic is featuring Sudwerk beers on Friday, February 12. Taste several of Sudwerk's fine German-style beers all in one place. Prost!
New Beer Release: Organic Bacon Brown Ale from Uncommon Brewers
ChurchKey
1402 Grant Ave
San Francisco, CA 94133
February 12
6:00pm - 10:00pm
Admission: No Charge
Attire: pajamas
Our friends from Santa Cruz are coming up for the SF release of their long-awaited bacon beer. The brewers will be in attendance to answer questions about why and how this amazing beer was created. All Uncommon beers will be featured on tap for the night.
Launch of Midnight Sun Brewing Company
City Beer Store
1168 Folsom Street, #101
San Francisco, CA 94103
February 12
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Admission: $no admission cost
Attire: Alaska summer or winter....
Introducing Alaska brewery Midnight Sun to the bay area. Tasty draft and bottle selections to enjoy onsite and at home. Brewer Bob will be making the journey to chat up his brews.
Oskar Blues' Gordon "Knight"
Mission Pizza and Pub
1572 Washington Blvd.
Fremont, CA 94539
February 12
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Admission: No Charge
Attire: casual
Please come and celebrate the man behind Oskar Blues' Gordon beer. He was a firefighter and a friend to many. Gordon will be on tap, logo pints, beer bucks from 6-9 pm. Try any size of the special Gordon pizza- fresh garlic, mushrooms and pepperoni! Let's raise a pint to the legend who inspired Dale to make this beer!
Brewery Night: Drake's Brewing Co.
Rose and Crown Pub
547 Emerson St.
Palo Alto, CA 94301
February 12
6:00pm - TBDpm
Admission: No Charge
Come on down to the Rose & Crown for a SFBW Brewery Night featuring Drake's Brewing Company of San Leandro. Logo pint glasses, tee shirt raffles and much more.
The Terence Sullivan Show - Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
Zeitgeist
199 Valencia Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
February 12
6:00pm - 12:00pm
Admission: No Charge
Attire: Casual
Come meet, ask questions, and drink some specialty Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. beers with brewmaster Terence Sullivan. Sample the Hoptimum, a beer two employees from Zeitgeist helped create at the Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Beer Camp.
Russian River Brewing Company Tasting
The Jug Shop
1590 Pacific Ave
San Francisco, CA 94109
February 12
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Admission: $25
Attire: casual
Join The Jug Shop for a sure-to-sell-out tasting of Blind Pig IPA, Damnation, Temptation, Batch 23 Damnation, Consecration Batch 001, 002, 003, Beatification batch 002, Salvation batch 003, 009, as well as the new release of Supplication and Pliny the Elder on draught. In store purchasing of tickets starts Friday morning. 75 people max.
Meet the Brewer: Adam Lamoreaux of Linden St. Brewing
Beer Revolution
464 3rd St
Oakland, CA 94607
February 12
7:00pm - 10:00pm
Admission: No Charge
Attire: oaklandish
Come meet and hang out with Adam of Linden Street Brewing, Oakland's first production brewery since 1959!
Beer Dinner
The BoilerHouseRestaurant
1414 Harbour Way South
Richmond, CA 94705
February 12
7:00pm - 9:00pm
Admission: $TBD
A special beer and food pairing menu will be featured. Meet and greet with Napa Smith's Master Brewer, Don Barkley, and BoilerHouse Restaurant's General Manager, Yu Kei Fan.
Beerlesque Fest with Lagunitas Brewing Co.
Taps Restaurant & Tasting Room
205 Kentucky St.
Petaluma, CA 94952
February 12
7:30pm - 10:30pm
Admission: $10
Live music, snake charmer, accordions and more…Wear your best burlesque.
Special food and beer pairings with seven Lagunitas beers on tap.
Meet the Brewers: Lagunitas Brewing Co.
Northstar Cafe
1560 Powell Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
February 12
8:00pm - 10:00pm
Admission: No Charge
Meet some brewers; Enjoy Lagunitas IPA & Dogtown Pale Ale; Stay for some stories
Suds & Sweets: A Lesson in Beer and Pastry Pairings
Thorough Bread and Pastry
248 Church Street
San Francisco, CA 94114
February 12
8:00pm - 9:30pm
Admission: $25
Little-known fact: Beer pairs beautifully with pastry! Join us to taste some fantastic beer and dessert pairings, and to learn how to create your own exquisite matches. Save room for dessert!
This event is limited to 30 ticket holders. Tickets may be purchased by calling Laura at 650.589.5784. (No refunds.)
Beer 'n' Cheese Appetizers
515 Kitchen and Cocktails
515 Cedar Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
February 12
4:00pm - 10:30pm
February 13
4:00pm - 10:30pm
Admission: No Charge
Choices of Fiscalini cheddar and kiwi paired with Duvel Green, and/or Cypress Grove chevre rolled in sage and oregano, plated with grapefruit honey and served with a craft IPA.
Belgian Beef Stew
Pacific Coast Brewing Co
906 Washington St
Oakland, CA 94607
February 12
11:30am - 11:00pm
February 13
11:30am - 11:00pm
February 14
11:30am - 11:00pm
Admission: No Charge
All weekend we will be serving:
Carbonnade a la Flamande (Belgian Beef, Beer, and Onion Stew) over mashed Potatoes
Gonna be great with some Bill Brand Porter!
Beerunch at Barclay's
Barclay's Restaurant & Pub
5940 College Ave
Oakland, CA 94618
February 13
10:00am - 4:00pm
Admission: $TBA
Attire: Casual
Join us for a fabulous food and beer pairing with selections by Chef Bruce Paton. We will be pouring Russian River's Supplication, North Coast's Old Rasputin, Sierra Nevada's Hoptimum, Mateveza IPA, and also featuring Brewery Ommegang. Updates will be posted @ twitter.com/barclayspub.
Pre-Barleywine Brunch
Magnolia Gastropub & Brewery
1398 Haight Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
February 13
10:00am - 2:30pm
Admission: No Charge
Start your morning with Blue Bottle Coffee, a cask session ale, and a solid meal before venturing down the hill to Toronado's Barleywine Fest. In addition to our regular brunch menu, we're featuring a build-your-own English Breakfast. Choose from sausage, kippers, baked beans, homefries, fried kidneys, grilled tomatoes, and black pudding.
Strong Women Brew Day
Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing
402 Ingalls Street, Suite 27
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
February 13
10:00am - 6:00pm
Admission: $Free - you buy your own beers
Attire: Dress Warm and ready to brew!
Strong Women Drink Strong Beer! We also brew! Come brew an 5bbl batch of Organic Belgian Wit with the women of Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing. The brew day takes about 10 hours but come for whatever part you want. No experience necessary! Come hang out with us, and drink some good organic beers.
Check it out: http://scmbontour.blogspot.com
San Francisco Beer Run
Magnolia, The Haight, Golden Gate Park
1398 Haight Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
February 13
11:00am - 2:00pm
Admission: No Charge
Attire: Running Gear/Beer-Drinking Gear
Join Derrick Peterman (Bay Area Beer Runner), Bryan Kolesar (The Brew Lounge), and Brian Yaeger (Beer Odyssey) for tasty beverages and a run around The Haight and Golden Gate Park.
No rules, no timing, no fees! Just people with passion for good beer and desire to burn off extra calories from the past 8 days! RSVP to the website for the details.
Scraps and Leftovers
Rose and Crown Pub
547 Emerson St
Palo Alto, CA 94301
February 13
11:30am - 2:00am
Admission: No Charge
Join us as we pour all the tasty beers that we did not finish from our epic Beer Week events. Russian River, Drakes, Firehouse, Palo Alto Brewing, Mayfield and more!
Meet the Brewer: Terence Sullivan of Sierra Nevada
Lucky 13 Alameda
1301 Park St.
Alameda, CA 94501
February 13
1:00pm - 3:00pm
Admission: No Charge
Attire: casual
Meet Brewmaster Terence Sullivan of Sierra Nevada and taste some specialty Sierra beers including a brew exclusive to this event! Chef Michael Boyd of Scolari's (coming soon!) will be serving food pairings!
St. Valentine's Mobster Massacre
Noc Noc
557 Haight St
San Francisco , CA 94117
February 13
1:00pm - 1:00am
Admission: No Charge
Celebrate the St. Valentine's Day Massacre with the mobsters at Speakeasy at the most unusual bar on Haight St. Steal the pint with your purchase of some of Speakeasy's favorites, as well as a couple Beer-Week-only specials, alongside Noc Noc's famous Big Black Daddy (now with Scarface Stout!).
Meat the Brewers: South of San Francisco Brewers' Showcase
Tied House Brewery Distribution Warehouse
1627 S 7th Street
San Jose, CA 95112
February 13
1:00pm - 5:00pm
Admission: $35 unlim.; $20 desig. driver
Attire: Casual
South Bay and Santa Cruz brewers will present their finest wares, with a cornucopia of meat. From BBQ to bacon to pizza, we will have everything a craft beer lover needs to pair with their frothy mugs of goodness. Brought to you by Tied House and FireHouse Breweries. $35 for unlimited beer and food tasting, $20 for designated drivers/no beer
Meet the Brewer: Tyler King of The Bruery
City Beer Store
1168 Folsom Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
February 13
12:00pm - 2:00pm
Admission: No Charge
Stop by City Beer Store on your way to Toronado to sample a few of The Bruery's newest releases. Head brewer Tyler will be on hand and we'll have Mischief, Saison De Lente, Rugbrød & even a rare SF appearance of Oude Tart!
Homebrew Demonstration with 510 Brewing Co.
Jack's Brewing Co.
39176 Argonaut Way
Fremont, CA 94538
February 13
12:00pm - 5:00pm
Admission: No Charge
Prior to the event, 510 Brewing Co. will brew a collaboration beer with Jack’s Brewing Co. This beer will be on tap at the event. Join brewers Will Erickson and Travis Smith as we brew this recipe scaled down from 10bbls to 10 gallons on the current 510 pilot system out in front of Jack’s. Jack's brewery tours available.
Cheers to Women in Beer
Beer Revolution
464 3rd Street
Oakland, CA 94607
February 13
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Admission: $Beers available by the glass
Attire: Pink boots optional
Raise a toast to Women in the Beer Community at the newest Bay Area craft beer site. Brewers, entrepreneurs, homebrewers and other women who like beer will toast & tell stories. Meet brewmaster Denise Jones (Moylan's) & try her beer. Talk homebrewing with Grand Master Beer Judge & Zymurgy panelist Beth Zangari. Plus more surprises.
Around The World in 80 Beers presents "A BEER LOVERS EXTRAVAGANZA"
O'Neill's Irish Pub
747 3rd St.
San Francisco, CA 94107
February 13
4:00pm - 6:00pm
Admission: $30
Attire: Casual or Festive
Taste a variety of extraordinary beers from the U.S., Europe, and around the world nuanced by beautiful ambassadors & models. This will be a unique opportunity for you to discover new & exotic beers while exploring different beer styles. Price includes all the beer you can taste plus appetizers.
Meet the Brewer: Adam Lamoreaux of Linden Street
Pizza Antica Mill Valley
800 Redwood Hwy. Suite 705
Mill Valley, CA 94941
February 13
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Admission: $Free Tasting and $4.75 pints.
Attire: Casual
Come taste Linden Street's entire beer lineup at Pizza Antica in Mill Valley! Brewmaster Adam Lamoreaux will be here to talk about Linden Street's historical and creative brewing process, and we'll be tasting Urban People's Common Lager, Burning Oak Black Lager, and Amber Glow, a small-batch amber lager Adam brewed just for SF Beer Week.
Brewery Night: Elysian Brewing Co.
ChurchKey
1402 Grant Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94133
February 13
6:00pm - 9:00pm
Admission: No Charge
Attire: snazzy
Join David Buhler from Elysian at 6 PM
On tap:
Bye-Bye Frost, Bete Noel, Red Queen Saison (Green Flash Collaboration), Zephyrus Pilsner.
Second Annual Craft Beer in Can Tasting
The Jug Shop
1590 Pacific Ave
San Francisco, CA 94109
February 13
6:30pm - 8:30pm
Admission: $15
Attire: casual
Join the The Jug Shop in celebrating the breweries that have challenged the assumption that a can of beer can't stand up to its bottled counter parts. Returning breweries 21st Amendment and Oskar Blues will be joined by two newcomers, Big Sky Brewery and Maui Brewing Company all providing lots of tasty suds being poured from cans.
Importer Night: Vanberg & Dewulf
The Trappist
460 8th St.
Oakland, CA 94607
February 13
Time TBD
Admission: No Charge
An evening featuring the beers of Vanberg & Dewulf Importers: Saison Dupont, Foret, Avec Les Bons Voeux, Witkap Single, Witkap Dubbel, and Witkap Tripel
Barleywine Festival
The Toronado
547 Haight St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
February 13
11:30am - 2:00am
February 14
11:30am - 2:00am
Admission: No Charge
The 17th Annual Barleywine Festival
Valentine's Beerunch at Barclay's
Barclay's Restaurant & Pub
5940 College Ave
Oakland, CA 94618
February 14
10:00am - 4:00pm
Admission: No Charge
Attire: Casual
Join us for a fabulous food and beer pairing with selections by Chef Bruce Paton. We will be pouring Russian River's Supplication, North Coast's Old Rasputin, Sierra Nevada's Hoptimum, Mateveza IPA, and also featuring Brewery Ommegang. Updates will be posted @ twitter.com/barclayspub.
Brewers Sunday Tea
21st Amendment Brewery
563 2nd Street
San Francisco, CA 94107
February 14
11:30am - 3:30pm
Admission: No Charge
Attire: Sunday best
What do Brewers do on Sunday? We drink tea. Yeah, right. Join us Sunday February 14th, from 11:30 until 3:30PM for Brewers Sunday Tea with beers from the 21st Amendment, Stone Brewing, Elysian Brewing and Dogfish Head. Fatted Calf will be serving up brats and sausages with the 21A's infamous egg pizza. And it's Valentine's Day -- bring a date!
Belgian Flight Tasting
Kennedy's Irish Pub and Curry House
1040 Columbus Ave.
San Francisco, CA 94133
February 14
11:30am - 2:00am
Admission: No Charge
Come try our new selection of Belgian (and Belgian style) beers! We have 11 on tap, available in 5- and 6-round tasting flights this Sunday. (Since it's Valentine's Day, we recommend finishing with Ommegang's delicious Chocolate Indulgence Stout!)
Beer Release: Dimmer Switch - Chocolate Milk Stout
Triple Rock Brewery and Alehouse
1920 Shattuck Ave
Berkeley, CA 94704
February 14
11:30am - 12:30pm
Admission: $Pay as you go
Come join us as we tap this year's version of our sweet stout served two ways. One regular style and a special keg for the day with infused cacao nibs from our friends at TCHO chocolate in San Francisco.
Chocolate Stout and Chocolate Cheesecake!
Beer Revolution
464 3rd St.
Oakland, CA 94607
February 14
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Admission: No Charge
Attire: valentiney
What is better than beer and chocolate with your sweetie on Valentine's Day? How about chocolate stout and vegan chocolate cheesecake?!! Come down this Sunday afternoon, purchase a stout in the shop, and receive a piece of homemade chocolate cheesecake! While supplies last.
Afternoon with the Beers of Vanberg & Dewulf
City Beer Store
1168 Folsom Street
San Francisco, CA 94103
February 14
2:00pm - 5:00pm
Admission: No Charge
Attire: Your favorite winter frock...
Enjoy a selection from importer Vanberg & Dewulf's collection including: Saison Dupont and Witkap Dubbel. We will offer a cheese and charcuterie menu with selected pairings.
A Porcine Valentine - Belgian Beer & Butchery
La Trappe Cafe & Trappist Lounge
800 Greenwich St.
San Francisco, CA 94133
February 14
3:00pm - 11:30pm
Admission: $95
Attire: Casual
A fun way to celebrate Valentine's on Sunday February 14th. Normally closed, we will be opening up the restaurant for a small group of people.
Dave will be joined by Chris Arentz. Dave and Chris will each be breaking down a whole pig in their respective personal styles illustrating the butchering differences between the States and Italy.
Celebrator Beer News Anniversary Party
Trumer Brauerei
1404 4th Street
Berkeley, CA 94710
February 14
4:00pm - 8:00pm
Admission: $40 advance, $50 door
Raise a glass at Trumer Brauerei with 30+ NorCal craft breweries as we celebrate the closing event of SFBW2010. All proceeds benefit the California Small Brewers Association.
Info and buy tix: http://celebrator.com/features/beerapalooza/2010/cbn_anniversarybash.html
Valentine's "Dinner and a Flick" from graffEats Guerrilla Dining and Mayfield Brewing Co.
Gray Area Foundation for the Arts
55 Taylor St.
San Francisco, CA 94109
February 14
5:00pm - 11:00pm
Admission: $55 to dine, $75 w/pairings
Attire: Come as you are!
5 Courses Paired with Iconoclast Barrel Aged Beers, plus wine, sake, and 5 short Films
Live Music as always!
Visual Treats offered by Show Me Love Lab.
Check out graffEats.com to see the MENU and more of what's in store: http://www.graffeats.com/?p=626
Beer Dinner
Magnolia Gastropub & Brewery
1398 Haight Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
February 14
5:00pm - 10:00pm
Admission: $45 ($55 w/beer pairings)
Celebrate the end of SF Beer Week and Valentine's Day the way you really want to: with beer and food at your friendly, neighborhood pub. Chef Matt Kerley is working on a special, 4-course menu (each course with 2 options). Menu to follow very soon.
Beer Appreciation 101
Wine Affairs
1435 The Alameda
San Jose, CA 95126
February 14
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Admission: $25
Attire: casual
Join the BetterBeerBlog’s Peter Estaniel, BJCP judge and beer writer, as he gives a general overview of the brewing process, how the basic ingredients used in brewing affect a beer’s flavor, all while tasting beers that exemplify each ingredient’s characteristics.
Contact Wine Affairs at 408-977-0111 to make your reservation today!
Dessert & Beer Pairing
Alembic
1725 Haight Street
San Francisco, CA 94117
February 14
8:00pm - 11:00pm
Admission: No Charge
Dessert & beer pairing with Boris Portnoy, pastry chef formerly of Campton Place and Winterland.
