San Francisco Beer Week highlights
By Noah Davis • Feb 4th, 2009 • Category: beer events
On Friday, San Francisco Beer Week (technically, San Francisco Beer 10 Days, but that doesn’t have the same ring) kicks off. DRAFTMag.com scoured the Web to bring you the best events of each day. Because with so much beery goodness in the City By The Bay, you’re going to need a plan.
Friday, February 6
What: Park Chalet Toga Party With the Hallway Ballers
Where: Park Chalet
1000 Great Highway
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 386.8439
Why: Because Toga! Toga! Toga!
Saturday, February 7
What: Bistro Double IPA Festival
Where: The Bistro
1001 B St.
Hayward, CA 94541
(510) 886-8525
Why: Because DRAFT’s own beer director, Rick Sellers, will be judging. If that’s not enough, there’s also a media tent to help you plan your entire week.
Sunday, February 8
What: Around the World in Eight Beers
Where: Ol’ Factory Cafe
1725 Contra Costa St.
Sand City, CA 93955
(831) 394-7336
Why: Because you need a little culture.
Monday, February 9
What: East Coast/West Coast Slam With Dogfish Head and 21st Amendment
Where: 21st Amendment Brewery & Restaurant
563 2nd St.
San Francisco, CA 94107
(415) 369-0900
Why: Because both breweries exemplify everything that’s right with craft brewing. Plus, you can do it.
Tuesday, February 10
What: San Francisco Afternoon Beer Walks Series-Golden Gate Park & Ocean Beach
Where: Beach Chalet Brewery Restaurant
1000 Great Highway
San Francisco, CA 94121
(415) 386-8439
Why: Because you’re gonna need some exercise.
Wednesday, February 11
What: Sierra Nevada Meet the Brewer at The Page
Where: The Page
298 Divisadero St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 255-6101
Why: Because you want to know this man’s secrets.
Thursday, February 12
What: Two Brewers and Five Old Thuderpussy’s
Where: Magnolia Pub & Brewery
1398 Haight St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 864-7468
Why: Because that’s hands down the best event name of anything happening during the week.
Friday, February 13
What: Alembic Bar Meets The Bruery, Beer Drinking Ensues
Where: The Alembic Bar
1725 Haight St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 666-0822
Why: Because this is the second best-named event.
Saturday, February 14
What: Toronado Barleywine Festival
Where: Toronado
547 Haight St.
San Francisco, CA 94117
(415) 863-2276
Why: Because Rick’s judging this event as well, this time with his wife. Awwwww. (NOTE: The festival runs through 2/20.)
Sunday, February 15
What: Best of the West Beerfest
Where: Oakland Convention Center at Marriott Hotel
1000 Broadway
Oakland, CA 94607
(510) 538-2739
Why: Because 50 breweries will be on hand pouring the best local beers, plus a $100 cash prize for best costume.
