Metro area
Within 13 miles of San Francisco / Oakland we track 60 breweries. 2 rate Exceptional and 12 rate Great. Wondrous Brewing Company in Emeryville leads the list at 4.70 (Exceptional).
Exceptional
A short list of extraordinary breweries worth planning a trip around.
Great
Consistently produce world-class beer.
Fine
Make genuinely good beer, if not the pint you will still be talking about next year.
Poor
Not bad beer so much as unremarkable beer.
Limited
Most craft beer drinkers pass these by.
Emeryville, California, United States
Wondrous Brewing Company produce's high quality beer and is ranked #40 in California. They are most well known for "Wondrous Hell Lagerbier", which is a Helles Lager and "Creek Park", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.
San Francisco, California, United States
We are an Bay Area based brewery producing our beers in small batches one beer at a time. It is our goal to keep your taste buds intrigued by constantly producing different flavors. To us, making the same 3-4 beers all the time would be boring. We hope you feel the same way. Our limited output and choice to abandon the common concept of a set production schedule will allow us to constantly experiment with different hops, barrels, and yeasts.
Oakland, California, United States
Tenma Beer Project produce's high quality beer and are regularly brewing different ones. They are most well known for "Pulsewidth Modulation", which is an American IPA and "Prismatic Daydream", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.
Oakland, California, United States
Ghost Town Brewing is a craft brewery founded in West Oakland, CA. Our beers are served in our West Oakland taproom and at the finest craft beer-focused joints throughout Northern California.
San Francisco, California, United States
Our philosophy and process are pretty simple: 1) Use the things that inspire us every day from the SF/Bay Area as the foundation for each new beer we make. 2) Inspire our merry band of super-talented brewing comrades (which includes our head brewer, the founders, and some of the bay areaโs best homebrewers) to create new beers. 3) Just like in regular competitions, we pilot-brew a select group of the best finalist beers and ask visitors to the brewery to cast their vote for their favorite beer. May the best beer always win. We believe that this approach will lead to some incredible beers, and we hope you are eager to help us try some of them.
Berkeley, California, United States
The Rare Barrel produce's high quality beer and is ranked #38 in California. They are most well known for "Ensorcelled", which is a Wild Ale - American and "Home, Sour Home (Batch 2)", which is a Wild Ale - American. Their primary focus is brewing Wild Ales and Sours.
Berkeley, California, United States
Fieldworkยฎ Brewing Company produce's high quality beer and always has a new beer for you to try. They are most well known for "Pulp", which is a New England IPA and "King Citra", which is an Imperial New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Sours.
Oakland, California, United States
Original Pattern Brewing Company produce's high quality beer and are constantly experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Haze-a-Tron", which is a New England IPA and "Bean Me Up!", which is a Coffee Porter. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Lagers.
Berkeley, California, United States
Please consider Hoi Polloi Brewing as a neighborhood gathering space where everyone can enjoy quality craft beer, engaging conversations and memorable golden era beats.
San Francisco, California, United States
Laughing Monk Brewing is a small batch craft brewery in San Francisco that blends traditions from California and Belgium with a mix of local, seasonal ingredients. We make great beer with an eye toward innovation and the independent spirit that guides us. We offer an ever-expanding array of unique beers, including those for immediate enjoyment and those that can be aged to perfection. So raise a glass with us in the spirit of laughter, libation and adventure. Laugh on!
Richmond, California, United States
Armistice Brewing Company is a sibling-owned and operated brewery that takes a decidedly experimental approach to brewing. We specialize in highly aromatic, juicy, hazy IPAs with hardly any bitterness. We rarely brew the same beer twice, and our constantly-changing lineup often features silky smooth milkshake IPAs, PiePAs, fruit-forward juice bombs, big stouts, and beers that border on the ineffable due to their use of innovative local ingredients and methods. Most of our beers transcend style boundaries, but we also suffer from a perennial and unprofitable passion for traditional English-style ales, which manifests as an ongoing flirtation with commercial suicide. We can what we can, and when we do, they often sell out on release day, so please buy yours online through the pre-sale to guarantee your pickup. And if you miss out on a release, relax. Weโre not curing cancer or ending climate change over here. Itโs just beer.
Oakland, California, United States
At Temescal Brewing we make refreshing beer for curious people. We take pride in showing off another side of brewing, one that is softer, lighter, understated and approachable. We love to experiment and evolve, treating each batch as a new exploration. Fresh Beer. No Jerks.
Alameda, California, United States
Faction: A group within a larger group, especially one with slightly different ideas from the main group Thatโs us. Faction is a brewery that does things just a little differently. Weโre making a pale ale, but maybe not with the hops you expect. Weโre making IPA, but weโre putting a different twist on it every few months. Just when youโre thinking of us as a hoppy brewery, weโll bring out the Belgians, strong ales, and sours. No matter what, we do things right. Some may call our process โanal-retentiveโโฆwe call it making good, consistent beer.
Richmond, California, United States
At East Brother Beer Co, our brewing process sets us apart from the rest. While some breweries constantly experiment with different beer styles and recipes, we take a different approach. We don't chase after trends or constantly reinvent the wheel. Instead, we focus on perfecting the tried-and-true recipes of classic beer styles. However, that doesn't mean we shy away from innovation. Our commitment to improvement lies in experimenting with process rather than style. We believe in the philosophy of "Don't improve one thing 100%, improve 100 things 1%." We meticulously fine-tune every step of our process, from water chemistry to temperature control to carbonation to optimizing fermentation techniques. It's through these small but impactful adjustments that we consistently enhance the quality and flavor of our beers, ensuring that each batch maintains the same exceptional standards our customers have come to expect.
Pacifica, California, United States
Pacifica Brewery produce's fine quality beer and are regularly brewing different ones. They are most well known for "King Sunny", which is a New England IPA and "Cloud Bounce", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
San Francisco, California, United States
Harmonic Brewing produce's good quality beer and are usually experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Harmonic Kรถlsch", which is a Kรถlsch and "Rye Old Fashioned Pale", which is a Rye Beer. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Alameda, California, United States
Alameda Island Brewing Company produce's decent quality beer and are usually experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Island Haze", which is a New England IPA and "Sea Haggis", which is a Scotch Ale / Wee Heavy. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
San Francisco, California, United States
At Enterprise Brewing, we are driven by a passion for crafting exceptional beers that stay true to their styles while incorporating our spin. Our founders' commitment to SF history and Midwest hospitality creates a unique blend of flavors that sets our brews apart. But we're not just about great beer; we believe in fostering a welcoming atmosphere where every individual feels accepted, seen, and valued. Our taproom is a place to enjoy delightful brews and connect with like-minded individuals within the exceptional community of SoMa.
Oakland, California, United States
Oakland is and always has been a beer town; a place where hard-working people would gather together to enjoy locally brewed, fresh beer. As the local population grew, Oakland was affectionately referred to as the "Milwaukee of the West" for its numerous neighborhood-based breweries. Founded in 2009 as Linden Street Brewery, we became the first community-based production brewery in Oakland since Golden West Brewery closed in the 1950s. In 2017, we moved our operations to the waterfront Jack London District and rebranded as Oakland United Beerworks. With the support of a team of dedicated Oakland craft beer enthusiasts, Oakland United is proud to continue the great beer brewing tradition in Oakland.
San Francisco, California, United States
San Francisco is a city born of dreams, ambition, and dedication โ a place that encapsulates history, intrigue and just the right amount of debauchery. Bartlett Hall captures the essence of San Francisco in the form of quality beer and good times. Est. 2014 We are members of the San Francisco Brewers Guild. Highlighting the Bay Areaโs craft beer culture, we are brewing west coast/american style beers that are super drinkable. We are excited to be a part of the San Francisco brewing scene!
Berkeley, California, United States
Our 20 barrel production brewery and tasting room in West Berkeley focuses on exceptional, hand-crafted Farmhouse, Belgian, and French styles- Old school work ethic with some new world surprises...
Pacifica, California, United States
At Rockaway Beach Brewery, every pour tells a story. Rooted in tradition and inspired by the sea, our brews bring together the freshest ingredients witha touch of coastal magic. Whether you're here for a crisp lager, a bold IPA, or a smooth porter, you're tasting the essence of our beachside home. Grab a pint, enjoy the ocean breeze, and raise a glass to good times.
San Francisco, California, United States
Speakeasy Ales & Lagers produce's beer that is just OK and are usually experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Big Daddy IPA", which is an American IPA and "Prohibition Ale", which is an American Red Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Amber Ales.
San Francisco, California, United States
Magnolia Brewing Company produce's unproven beer and are usually experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Kalifornia Kรถlsch", which is a Kรถlsch and "Proving Ground IPA", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
San Francisco, California, United States
In 2000, Nico Freccia and Shaun OโSullivan opened the doors to the 21st Amendment Brewpub in San Franciscoโs historic South Park neighborhood. Through the years, 21st Amendment Brewery has quickly become one of the Bay Areaโs favorite breweries, along with their fan favorites, Hell or High Watermelon Wheat, and Brew Free! or Die Blood Orange IPA. 21st Amendment Brewery paved the way for canned craft beer, and quickly expanded beyond the Bay Area, offering delicious year-round favorites, and unique limited releases through their โMade in the Bay Small Batch Beersโ program. 21st Amendment Brewery is a proud California independent brewery, brewing in San Francisco and San Leandro, California. For more information, visit; 21st-amendment.com or find us on social media @21stamendment.
San Francisco, California, United States
Standard Deviant Brewing produce's fine quality beer and are usually experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "IPA", which is an American IPA and "Hazy IPA, Brah?", which is a New England IPA. Their primary focus is brewing Pale Ales and IPAs.
San Francisco, California, United States
Woods Beer & Wine Co. is a family of bars, brewpubs, and wineries around the Bay Area. We make creative, small-batch beer and wine inspired by nature, place, and tradition.
Berkeley, California, United States
Jupiter Brewing Co. produce's good quality beer and are usually experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "Quasar", which is an Imperial IPA and "India Pale Ale", which is an American IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
Albany, California, United States
Ocean View Brew Works produce's good quality beer and are constantly experimenting brewing new ones. They are most well known for "House Hazy", which is a New England IPA and "Mosaic Fizz", which is a Brut IPA. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Amber Ales.
San Francisco, California, United States
We take our name from dokkaebi (๋๊นจ๋น), the mysterious, shape-shifting creatures found throughout Korean folklore. Often described as playful and mischievous spirits, dokkaebi possess the ability to change their physical appearance at will. Our crew here at Dokkaebier are shapeshifters, too. Weโre simultaneously brewers, chefs, innovators, and gracious hostsโand we'd love to show you how amazing Korean drinking and dining culture can be.
Oakland, California, United States
Rosesโ Taproom is the culmination of a decade of backyard homebrewing, urban gardening, stove top science, and endless dreaming of opening a grain-to-glass taproom where the trappings of production and the joys of consumption are housed under a single, celebratory roof. More than 200 batches of beer ago, husband and wife team, Luke Janson and Hillary Rose Huffard, planted the seed to design and build a human scale brewery within a bright, airy, indoor jungle of a taproom. Taking our homebrewing ethos of never repeating a recipe, always improving on previous batches, and brewing beers and ciders to accompany the changing seasons, Roses' Taproom was born of an excitement to share the magic of fermentation with the public and build a community hub where everyone feels at home.
Berkeley, California, United States
Triple Rock Brewing produce's fine quality beer and always has a new beer for you to try. They are most well known for "IPAX", which is an American IPA and "Bug Juice", which is an American Pale Ale. Their primary focus is brewing IPAs and Pale Ales.
San Francisco, California, United States
Order beer for delivery at fortpointbeer.com/shop Fort Point Beer Company is a New American brewery - the product of a thriving American craft beer culture, shaped by deeply San Franciscan values: quality craftsmanship and a spirit of innovation. We create balanced, thoughtful beers that reference traditional styles but are by no means bound to them. For us, brewing is the confluence of creative expression and refined technique. We want our beers to tell a story, inspire an idea, and be thoroughly enjoyable. Fort Point Beer Company was founded in 2014 by brothers Tyler and Justin Catalana in the Presidio of San Francisco. The brewery resides in an historic Presidio building that was formerly used as an Army motor pool. Being situated in this iconic landscape reinforces our pride in San Francisco and in the beer we brew. Head Brewer Mike Schnebeck has developed a deft and impassioned brewing style over the past years at Mill Valley Beerworks and leads the pioneering spirit of our beers.
San Francisco, California, United States
Established in 2012 San Francisco Brewing Co. is dedicated to creating delicious and easy-to-drink beer that fosters community, celebration, and local artistry. We embrace San Francisco's innovative and popular culture and strive to create appealing beers that embody the City's way of life..
San Francisco, California, United States
Established in 2012 San Francisco Brewing Co. is dedicated to creating delicious and easy-to-drink beer that fosters community, celebration, and local artistry. We embrace San Francisco's innovative and popular culture and strive to create appealing beers that embody the City's way of life..
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