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We are dedicated to serving you the best beer possible. We brew with pure natural ingredients: the finest barley, whole hops, water and yeast. After traditional fermentation and aging in our underground cellars, the tank of beer is directly tapped. Since our beer is unfiltered and unpasteurized, it tastes fresher and may look slightly hazy. We serve our brews mildly carbonated and cellar-cool so you can enjoy the full, complex flavors.


Taps We serve anywhere from 4 to 7 House-made brews every day of the week. Here are some of them.

Getting Our Beer

The brews we make here at San Francisco Brewing are unfiltered and unpasteurized.
That means they're live and very perishable. We can't ship our beer out of state.
It is only available at the brewpub itself (on draft or to go as listed below)
or at selected locations in the San Francisco Bay Area.

Some day we hope to Ship our beer to all our Thirsty fans around the country,
but until then, we'll see you at the bar.

  • 750ml bottle - $4.75 - Available at the bar
  • 1 Gallon Growler - $9.25 - Available at the bar
  • 3 Gallon Keg - $30 - Please order in advance
  • 5 Gallon Keg - $50 - Please order in advance
  • 15.5 Gallon Keg -$115 - Please order in advance

Happy Hour Beer Specials


EVERYDAY 4-6pm and Midnight-1am

Twice daily, 7 days a week we slash our prices on all our beers! (except our King of the Hill Stout and Oofty Goofty Barleywine) Between 4 and 6pm and Midnight and 1am, our 10 oz. glass of beer is only $1 and a pint is just $1.75! We invite you to come by try one of the freshest beers in town at a great price!


Albatross Lager™ - Pilsner lager


This golden hued beer features a full, hoppy palate in the classic Czech Pilsner style. Rare Noble hops from Europe produce a wonderful fragrant aroma. Albatross Lager is complex and full flavored, yet very quaffable. Always on tap.


Emperor Norton Lager™ - Amber lager


Distinctive malt character dominates the full, rounded flavors of Emperor Norton Lager. The rich blend of lightly roasted malts creates a unique, smooth taste. Emperor Norton Lager is named after San Francisco's legendary Emperor Norton, self proclaimed Emperor of the United States. Always on tap.


Alcatraz Stout™ - Stout ale


Classic roasted barley malt flavors dominate this strong, dark brew. An extra ingredient - oats - adds to the rich taste of this brew. Frequently available.


Gripman's Porter™ - Porter ale


The Gripman's Porter's roasted barley malts create a full bodied, sensational flavor of dark chocolate and roasted grain. A hoppy taste supports the rich, creamy roasted malt character without overpowering it. Frequently available.


Pony Express Ale™ - English style pale ale


An interpretation of an English special bitter style, the Pony Express Ale features a full malt character from the use of five different malts. A generous amount of hops produces the strong hop finish and dry hopping results in the mild, floral hop aroma. The lucious amber color belies a mellow palate and body. The mild character coupled with light conditioning results in a full tasting beer that can be enjoyed copiously. Frequently on tap.


ShanghaI.P.A.™ - India pale ale


The golden-hued, strong Shanghai Pale Ale features lots of hops. The huge hop aroma from dry hopping beckons those who seek a hoppy beer. Hops dominate the full bodied taste and finish.


Grace Darling Bock™ - Bock lager


Amber in color, the Grace Darling Lager possesses an extremely smooth, rich malty character. A big, impressive interpretation of bock style. Rarely available.


Andromeda Wheat™ - Wheat beer


Light and soft, the Andromeda wheat beer is our favorite lawnmower(light) beer. The hazy, straw color matches the mild, soft flavor. Occasionally on tap, especially during warm weather.


King of the Hill Stout™


A Russian Imperial Stout, King of the Hill is black and creamy. High in alcohol, it's available only in 10 oz. glasses.


Oofty Goofty Barleywine™


Named for a noted San Francisco character of the 1800's who made his living by letting people hit him with bats, boards, and other assorted items, Oofty Goofty is long aged and available at times throughout the year.


More Special Brews


  • Anniversary Ale - an ESB available every January
  • Chinese New Year Seasonal - 1996's Rat Tail is an amber ale
  • Oktoberfest - in the finest German tradition
  • Christmas Cheer - our holiday offering

What's on tap today?


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