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After all of the heavy winter rain last month, February's recent radiant sun comes right just in time to kick off spring (and Valentine's Day!) with the annual SF Beer Week! A beloved tradition for the Bay Area, this bubbly celebration platforms and highlights over a hundred of the best local craft beer producers through a diverse range of tastings, activities, and engaging parties for enthusiasts of all levels.
With many of these can't-miss activities also held at equally spectacular breweries, restaurants, and bars, this 10-day extravaganza is a devoted love letter to our Bay Area's undying community support and small business appreciation. While such jam-packed festivals may be daunting or overwhelming to navigate, we've got your helpful guide to ensure your SF Beer Week is overflowing with nothing but happiness, conviviality, edification, and of course, award-winning libations.
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When: 6-9pm
Who/Where: Harmonic Brewing, 1050 26th St.
Cost: Pay As You Go
What: A party that kicks off the week at Dogpatch's Harmonic Brewing with live funk music from Dysfunktional, tasty bites from Gilberth's, and exclusive first sips of their limited-release offerings.
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When: 5pm
Who/Where: The Page, 298 Divisadero St.
Cost: Pay As You Go
What: A showcasing of the best San Francisco beers from Barebottle, Laughing Monk, Standard Deviant, and more!
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What: The official kick off for Beer Week at San Francisco's elevated Salesforce Park with live music, food, and 20+ breweries, all hosted by Barebottle Brewing Co. within a lush downtown canopy.
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When: 12pm
Who/Where: Fort Point, 742 Valencia St.
Cost: $85
What: Pair SF-made beer with another local staple dish, cioppino, at Fort Point's sleek Valencia location. This seafood favorite will be packed with fresh local Dungeness crab from Water2Table, and will come with garlic fries, green goddess salad, and more.
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When: 11am
Who/Where: Standard Deviant, 280 14th St.
Cost: Free
What: A yearly competitive tradition of discovering which chili comes out on top for their grand prizes, all with perfectly paired beer and an energetic MC.
Who/Where: Barebottle, 1525 Cortland Ave.
Cost: Free
What: Enjoy house-made Michelada finely crafted with Hella Jalapeno pepper lager as you join others in watching the big game.
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When: 12pm
Who/Where: Monk's Kettle, 3141 16th St.
Cost: Pay As You Go
What: We are Come to Monk's Kettle with your closest female friends for this special Galentine's Day event celebrating women-owned breweries of Three Weavers, Otherwise Brewing, and more!
When: 5pm
Who/Where: Foghorn Tavern, 534 Irving St.
Cost: Pay As You Go
What: A special takeover from Pliny the Younger that includes tapping a 15-gallon keg, and flights of other beers, with exclusives for Mug Club Members and a chance to join he membership!
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When: 3pm
Who/Where: Holy Water, 309 Cortland Ave.
Cost: Pay As You Go
What: An OMF Denver tradition of "Keep The Glass Tuesday" comes to Holy Water with the availability to keep the special limited glassware that you'll use to also sample their Apricot Biere Ovale saison and more.
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When: 5pm
Who/Where: Outer Orbit, 3215 Mission St.
Cost: Pay As You Go
What: A playful "anti-Valentine's Day" engagement with beer from There Does Not Exist, Häagen-Dazs ice cream, and a hilarious open mic competition of who can tell the worst break-up story in under two minutes. Couples are welcome and encouraged, but singles even more so.
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When: 4:30pm
Who/Where: Gott's -Ferry Building, One Ferry Building
Cost: Pay As You Go
What: Etch your own personal design on a glass from Trumer while also feasting on fish & chips made with Trumer beer batter at this seaside favorite.
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When: 6:30pm
Who/Where: Black Hammer, 544 Bryant St.
Cost: Free
What: An incredibly lively trivia night classic that will be revamped to center on both LGBTQ+ and beer brewing topics, hosted by Grace Gates.
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When: 4pm
Who/Where: Woods-Lowside, 530 Haight St.
Cost: Pay As You Go
What: Reminisce on a sweet childhood favorite while also indulging in modern innovation with Girl Scout cookie-inspirerd Imperial Chocolate Stout and Peanut Butter Cookie Beer, which will also have the real cookies available!
When: 3pm
Who/Where: Liquid Gold, 1040 Hyde St.
Cost: Pay As You Go
What: Commemorate Californian beer with this tasting curated from breweries based in different regions of the Golden State, including North Park, Green Cheek, Highland Park, and more!
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When: 5pm
Who/Where: Richmond Republic, 642 Clement St.
Cost: Pay As You Go
What: A riveting and much-anticipated contest carefully comparing 16 of the Bay Area's best Hazy IPAs through blind flights.
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When: 6pm
Who/Where: The Willows, 1582 Folsom St.
Cost: Pay As You Go
What: A highlighting of East Bay businesses with Beer Week-exclusive offerings in this casual and cozy community landmark.
When: 11am
Who/Where: Barebottle, 1525 Cortland Ave.
Cost: Pay As You Go
What: An impressively showstopping drag performance with most brilliantly captivating local talents to go with your scrumptious brunch in Barebottle's stunning taprooms.
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When: 2:30pm
Who/Where: Boardroom, 1600 Powell St.
Cost: $12
What: An adventurous fundraiser that supports old dog rescue organization Muttville through a North Beach community crawl involving eight different nearby breweries and bars including Columbus Cafe, Tope, Bella Cora, Savoy Tivoli, and more.
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When: 12pm
Who/Where: Richmond Republic, 642 Clement St.
Cost: Pay As You Go
What: Hang out and play free classic SNES games on their big screen with new friends as you stay hydrated with 16 different Sour Ales from all over the Bay Area.
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When: 4pm
Who/Where: The Church Key, 1402 Grant Ave.
Cost: Pay As You Go
What: For those who prefer more healthy bubbles, The Church Key will be providing an elite selection of gluten-free beers, hard ginger beers, hard kombucha, and hard cider, all locally made and perfect for recuperating after a long week of libations.
We can't wait to try everything, and most importantly, uplift our local superstars! You can view the full calendar here. Cheers!
See also: Hang Out & Cool Off Here At San Francisco's Best Beer Gardens
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