Activities
Alvarado Street Tap Takeover
Join an exclusive Alvarado Street Brewery Tap Takeover and experience a night dedicated to exception
The Refuge - San Carlos
Lager Is Life
Enjoy some of the absolute finest lagers ever, from a selfishly curated list of personal favorites.
Fruition Brewing - Watsonville
Doomsday Release Party
Annual release of Doom Bloom our Triple IPA w. Prickly Pear Cactus Fruit
Barebottle - San Francisco
Alvarado Street + Everywhere: NorCal + SoCal IPA Bliss
2 of California's best breweries - one NorCal and one SoCal - team up for an IPA extravaganza!
Paulista - Oakland
Hop on MUNI IPA Pub Crawl Kick Off Party
This annual crawl features Hop on Muni IPA, a transit-inspired beer collaboration
Standard Deviant - Mission - San Francisco
Coast Collab Release + Live Music w. Alecia Haselton
Singer-Songwriter Alicia Haselton plays live in Discretion Beer Garden to kick off SF Beer Week!
Discretion Brewing - Soquel
Beer City Santa Rosa Half/10k/5k Race & Beer Fest
Welcome to Beer City Santa Rosa!
Visit Santa Rosa
Wake & Break (9th Annual)
Breakfast beers and donut breakfast sandwiches launch SF Beer Week at Taplands.
Taplands - Santa Clara
United Sours of America
Our annual SourFest featuring a large array of American sours on draft and in the bottle
The Monk's Kettle - Oakland
Big Chicken Fest 2026
An all-day celebration of Big Chicken, our Zero Day Double IPA!
HenHouse - Santa Rosa
Clandestine 8th Anniversary Party
Come to our anniversary and celebrate with us!
Clandestine Brewing - San Jose
Collab Release Party w. Humble Sea, Cellarmaker, Tenma, Brix, Almanac, Parliament, Bartlett Hall
Be the first to try Original Pattern's SFBW exclusive collabs and our Triple IPA
Original Pattern Brewing Co. - Oakland
Cohesion + Geistahaus: A Czech & German Lager Dream Come True
Denver's Cohesion joins Sac's Geisthaus in a celebration of 2 of the country's top lager breweries!
Paulista - Oakland
SF Beer Week Fest 2026
The epicenter of Bay Area craft beer is here.
Bay Area Brewers Guild
Tiger Den Weekend: 4th Annual Collab Release w. Ambitious Ales - Day 1
Tiger Den Weekend returns for our 4th Annual IPA collab with Ambitious Ales.
Tiger's Taproom - Oakland
As Above So Below
UGWA returns to kick off 30 years of the underground!
Narrative Fermentations - San Jose
SFBWF After Party ft. Tim Sciascia of Berkeley Yeast and Kim Sturdavant of Admiral Maltings
An after party you don’t want to skip. Same space, familiar faces, fresh collab.
Enterprise Brewing Co. - San Francisco
SF City Lights Cruise
Sunset, beer, and the best views on the Bay — your perfect SF cruise awaits!
San Francisco BrewCo - Polk
Beer & Yoga
Join a fun morning of beer and yoga - the perfect combo for relaxation and good vibes!
Cooperage Brewing Co. - Santa Rosa
3rd Annual Berliner Bash
Fermented syrup flights paired new release Whirling Wind Berliner Weisse or Booch Bash NA all day!
Fox Tale Fermentation Project - San Jose
Battle of the Guilds
Battle of the Guilds is back, 4 Guilds, 12 Breweries, taste and vote for the best!
Pond Farm Brewing Co. - San Rafael
Brews & Brines
Fresh oysters paired with goses, saisons, farmhouse ales, and oyster stouts. Starts at noon.
Taplands - Santa Clara
Original Pattern Brewery Tours
Take a tour of Original Pattern's production facility and enjoy a flight of 6x 5oz tasters.
Original Pattern Brewing Co. - Oakland
Shadow Puppets Workshop
This is an exploration of shadow puppets, props, masks, and performing objects for film!
Shapeshifters Cinema & Brewery - Oakland
The Story of The 21st Century IPA
The 21st century IPA seen through 6 IPAs brewed in collaboration with Bay Area Brewers Association!
Paulista - Oakland
Farmer, Maltster, Brewer
Hangout with the Farmers, Maltsters, and Brewers that make your beer and take a malthouse tour!
The Rake at Admiral Maltings - Alameda
Vinyl Record Show
Time to dig through the crates and sip on our special beer releases!
Del Cielo - Livermore
Pinballs & Pints
Play unlimited pinball on over 100 pinball machines and drink beer from some of the best brewers
Pacific Pinball Museum - Alameda
Tiger Den Weekend: 4th Annual Collab Release w. Ambitious Ales - Day 2
Tiger Den Weekend returns for our 4th Annual IPA collab with Ambitious Ales.
Tiger's Taproom - Oakland
Live Music - Ken Margolis Trio
Originals and classic tunes from the great folk blues and rock piano players
Discretion Brewing - Soquel
Shorts Festival
We’re proud to announce Alameda Shorts Fest, a local short film festival during Beer Week!
Alameda Brewing Co.
Funky Brunch
Join us fora funky brunch with plant-based fermentation like sourdough waffles, molokai congee, sweet fonio and more!
Fox Tale Fermentation Project - San Jose
Beer & Cookie Pairing - Rockridge
A special version of our Beer & Cookies pairings
The Monk's Kettle - Oakland
Brewers' Cup Golf Tournament
Join us for our annual Brewers' Cup Golf Tournament at The Presidio GC! Beer, food and good times!
Presidio Golf Course / Ironwoods Bar & Grill - San Francisco
Brews & Brains: Beer Trivia Night
Think while you drink — it’s Beer Trivia Night!
The Refuge - San Carlos
Celebrating Local Craft
Craft showcase & tasting event ft. local breweries, hosted by Ironwoods Bar & Grill.
Presidio Golf Course / Ironwoods Bar & Grill - San Francisco
Oakland Beer & Trivia Night
Monday Night Trivia alongside a tap takeover from 5 fantastic Oakland breweries!
Paulista - Oakland
Beer & Sushi Pairing with Sugoi Brewing and Breakthrough Sushi
Beer & Sushi Pairing at The Rake with Sugoi Brewing and Breakthrough Sushi
The Rake at Admiral Maltings - Alameda
Fieldwork Beer Dinner
Join us in our downstairs private dining room for a special menu paired with Fieldwork beers!
Comal - Berkeley
Trappist Tuesday
Paying homage to the inspiration of our namesake
The Monk's Kettle - Oakland
BBQ, Brews & Blues with Alvarado Founder & Brewmaster J.C. Hill
Meet Alvarado Founder/Brewmaster JC Hill, enjoy special BBQ/beer collabs and rare beer releases!
Aptos St BBQ
Birra-tivo Hour
Fort Point x Delfina Birria-tivo Hour
Delfina - San Francisco
Charcuterie & Beer Pairing Extravaganza
A mouthwatering charcuterie‑and‑beer feast at our new Mission Bay location.
San Francisco BrewCo - Mission Bay
SF's Drunken Beer History
From the Barbary Coast to Beer Week... raise a glass to the legendary tales of SF's beer scene!
The Rake at Admiral Maltings - Alameda
Russian River Tap Takeover
Get ready. We’re handing over the taps to Russian River Brewing!
The Refuge - San Carlos
Triple IPA Fest - Rockridge
Celebration of Hops
The Monk's Kettle - Oakland
Collab Night
The release party for all of our awesome collab brews for Beer Week
Barebottle - San Francisco
Fair Isle Brewing x The Anchovy Bar Dinner
A special evening with Fair Isle Brewing featuring several limited bottle offerings!
State Bird Provisions - San Francisco
Beer & Cheese Pairing Flight
Join us mid SF Beer Week for a tasty in-person night of craft beers and artisan cheeses
Brix Factory Brewing Co. - Oakland
Bingo & Beer ft. Original Pattern Tap Takeover
Join us for a fun night of Bingo and Beer featuring Original Pattern Brewing
Presidio Golf Course / Ironwoods Bar & Grill - San Francisco
Live Music - Hop Jam Session
An invitational bluegrass jam session!
Hop Dogma Brewing Co. - Half Moon Bay
Pints & Karaoke
Beer + Karaoke = Perfect Combo!
Del Cielo - Martinez
Drink from Tank & Brewery Tour
Try beer poured straight from the tanks & enjoy a tour with head brewer Jen Jordan
Laughing Monk - San Francisco
Love on Tap Speed Dating
Tired of dating apps? Join us for an in-person speed dating experience you won't want to miss!
Drake's Barrel House - San Leandro
Speed Dating
Tired of swiping? Meet your match IRL at Love on Tap.
Del Cielo - Livermore
Sante Adairius Feature & Tap Takeover
Featuring the lovely beers of Sante Adiarius
The Monk's Kettle - Oakland
Trappist Thursday
Paying homage to the inspiration of our namesake, the Trappists
The Monk's Kettle - Terra Linda - San Rafael
Collab-a-Palooza
SF Beer Week collaboration beers from our favorite breweries and extended beer family.
Taplands - Santa Clara
Kölsch Crown Night
Drink KSA the German way at Kölsch Crown Night, SF Beer Week edition!
Fort Point - Valencia - San Francisco
After Party
Heading West(fest) this year?! When you're done, come by and hang with us! Open until midnight!
Paulista - Oakland
Beer Dinner with Trumer Brewery
Experience an intimate evening of exceptional food and beer at the Trumer Taproom
Trumer Brewery - Berkeley
Jack London Brewing District Tasting Tour
Join us for a guided brewery tour highlighting Jack London’s standout beer scene!
Shapeshifters Cinema & Brewery - Oakland
San Francisco Brewing Co. Brewer's Dinner
Join us for the San Francisco Brewing Co. Brewer's Dinner!
San Francisco BrewCo - Polk
Beer & Cookie Pairing - Terra Linda
A selection of cookies paired with beers to perfection!
The Monk's Kettle - Terra Linda - San Rafael
The Mixed Pour
Come thirsty and celebrate the craft of beer—one pour at a time or a beer flight!
The Refuge - San Carlos
1st Anniversary Party Weekend
Join us for a big weekend celebration with plenty of beer and music!
Headlands - Walnut Creek
Beerweek Rumble
Beerweek gets violent, in the best way!
Alameda Brewing Co.
Big Chicken
HenHouse Brewing's Annual Triple IPA Release!
Paulista - Oakland
Sour Isn't Dead Fest
Sour beer is still alive!
Rincon Valley Tap Room & Bottle Shop - Santa Rosa
Live Music - Bionic Squid Live: A Psychedelic Funk Dance Party
Live Music from funky instrumental quartet Bionic Squid. Every show is a psychedelic dance party!
Discretion Brewing - Soquel
Cask & Queso
Twelve local cask beers all brewed with Admiral malt plus a carefully curated cheese plate
The Rake at Admiral Maltings - Alameda
Disc Golf Tournament
We’re setting up a challenging course. Join the fun!
Barebottle - San Francisco
Discover Sonoma County Craft Beer: A Guided Tasting Experience
Raise a glass to FeBREWary with a guided tasting of Sonoma County craft beer
Petaluma Historical Library & Museum
Flights & Bites Food Pairing
A flight of our 4 special releases paired with a carefully concocted special bite made in-house!
Trumer Brewery - Berkeley
Otter Worldly Collab Release ft. Marine Mammal Center
Join us for the release of a special beer collaboration and fundraiser, Otter Worldly Hoppy Golden Lager!
Headlands - UC Berkeley Campus
Admiral Maltings Showcase
A Celebration of the "other" beer ingredient....MALT!
The Monk's Kettle - Oakland
Triple IPA Fest - Terra Linda
Triple IPA Fest...you know what that means!
The Monk's Kettle - Terra Linda - San Rafael
8th Annual Locals Only – Celebrating Silicon Valley Breweries
Close out SF Beer Week with Locals Only—celebrating Silicon Valley breweries from San Mateo to Gilro
Taplands - Santa Clara
Doughnut + Beer Pairing
Doughnuts and Beer!
Pond Farm Brewing Co. - San Rafael
Otter Worldly Collab Release + Marine Mammal Center Fundraiser
Otter Wordly release party supporting marine mammal rescue at Headlands Berkeley in Westbrae.
Headlands - Berkeley
Halaya Jam - Ube Beer Collab & Howard St. Block Party w. Rize Up Bakery
Fresh collab from Enterprise and Rize Up Bakery inspired by the famous Ube Loaf
Enterprise Brewing Co. - San Francisco
Hapa's 9th Anniversary Party
Come help is celebrate 9 years of Hapa's Brewing
Hapa's - San Jose
Lagerfest
16 of the best draft lagers from the best lager breweries around. Simple as that!
Paulista - Oakland
Dim Sum Beer Brunch with Fort Point Beer Co.
Join us at Hong Kong Lounge for an afternoon of dim sum classics and cold, fizzy beer!
Hong Kong Lounge - San Francisco
Craft Beer Fest & Invitational Competition
Join Out of the Barrel San Carlos for a premier craft beer festival and invitational competition
Out of the Barrel - San Carlos
North Beach Beerfest
Drink beer for the dogs! Welcome to our 17th North Beach Beerfest. 8bars = 8 local brewery tastings
The Boardroom - San Francisco
Meet the Brewer - Pure Project
Meet Pure Project's owner and brewer, Winslow Sawyer, and taste some of their excellent beers!
The Rake at Admiral Maltings - Alameda
Beer vs Wine Dinner
A Beer vs Wine Pairing Dinner to benefit Old Skool Cafe
Old Skool Cafe - San Francisco
Michelada Madness
Hangover cure? Or Hangover prolonger? 9th annual!
Paulista - Oakland
Kick the Kegs Day Discount + HiFi Happy Hour
$1 off all drafts - help us kick the kegs with an all-day happy hour and a HiFi happy hour in the evening
The Monk's Kettle - Oakland
2nd Annual East Bay All Stars
Join us for the 2nd Annual East Bay All Stars, a blind taste competition of beers true to The Bay.
Jupiter - Berkeley
Mission Kölsch 5K
Run (jog or walk) this fun 5k through the Mission pausing for Kölsch along the way!
Standard Deviant - Mission - San Francisco
Live Music - The Back Porch Boys
Come to hear great American classics!
Discretion Brewing - Soquel