SF Beer Week 2013

San Francisco Brewers Guild

http://www.sfbrewersguild.org

The San Francisco Brewer's Guild formed during a renaissance in American craft brewing that took place largely in San Francisco and the surrounding counties. In the interest of restoring and preserving San Francisco's artisan beer traditions, The Guild hopes to unite those who make local beer with those who love it, and revive the vibrant heritage of beer brewing in the city.

Whole Foods

http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/whole-foods-market

Whole Foods Market is a dynamic leader in the quality food business. We are a mission-driven company that aims to set the standards of excellence for food retailers. We are building a business in which high standards permeate all aspects of our company. Quality is a state of mind at Whole Foods Market.

21st Amendment

http://21st-amendment.com/

In 2000, Nico Freccia and Shaun O’Sullivan founded the 21st Amendment Brewery in San Francisco’s historic South Park neighborhood. The popular brewpub is now at the heart of the new city center, just south of the financial district and only two blocks from the San Francisco Giants baseball park. In addition to eight rotating taps of multiple award-winning hand-crafted house beers, the pub has been voted “Best Brewpub”, “Best Burger” and “Best Happy Hour” by the San Francisco press.

Anchor Brewing Company

http://www.anchorbrewing.com/

Anchor is America’s first craft brewery, with roots dating back to the California gold rush. Today, our beers are handmade from an all-malt mash in our traditional copper brewhouse. Our process combines the time-honored art of classical brewing with carefully applied, state-of-the-art modern methods.

Beach Chalet

http://www.beachchalet.com/

The Beach Chalet Brewery & Restaurant is located above the Golden Gate Park Visitor's Center which features the amazing and historic WPA frescoes created by Lucien Labaudt in the 1930's. The artwork captures the flavor of San Francisco in that era in a style of the Arts and Crafts movement – a must see for fans of the style and for anyone who wants a taste of the strange and incredible period in which the WPA allowed art projects like this to exist during such hard times.

DBI Beverage

http://www.dbibeverage.com/

DBI Beverage has passionately and proudly distributed craft beers since 1986. We love the great flavors of craft beers, the creativity of the brewers and the stories behind each brewery and style. Our company offers local craft beers from New Belgium Brewing Co., Anchor Brewery, Almanac, 21st Amendment, Drake’s, Anderson Valley, Heretic, Sierra Nevada, Pyramid and Mendocino. We also distribute great beers from Ballast Point, Green Flash, Dogfish Head, Karl Strauss, Full Sail, Leinenkugel, Boston Beer, Stone and Ommegang breweries.

Dominic Philips Event Marketing

http://www.dpem.com/

At DPEM we aspire to expand the possibilities of experiential marketing with live activation. We make real the colorful imagination of design agencies and departments, whether through advertising, public relations or marketing. Encouraging project assignments that lead us into the unexplored, we are game for the adventure and possibilities.

Drake's Brewing Company

http://www.drinkdrakes.com/

Drake's Brewing Company is an urban craft brewery operating from the former powerhouse of a long-gone Caterpiller plant in San Leandro, California. Established in 1989, Drake’s Brewing is celebrating over 21 years of making exciting and extreme ales & lagers for distribution in the San Francisco Bay Area & Southern California.

Firestone Walker

http://www.firestonebeer.com/

Firestone Walker Brewing Company brewed its first beer in 1996 in a small facility rented from the Firestone Vineyard estate in Santa Barbara County. In 2001 owners Adam Firestone and David Walker purchased the SLO Brewing Company located in Paso Robles, CA. Firestone Walker’s ales are selectively fermented in the Firestone Union oak barrel brewing system. The Firestone Union incorporates 65-gallon, medium and heavy toast American oak barrels.

Hops & Hominy

http://hopsandhominy.com/

We're three best friends from Ocala, Florida, with deep roots in small town hospitality. Our Southeastern inspired restaurant features a variety of sustainable and organic goods, craft brewed American micro-beers, and a choice collection of local wines and spirits. We aim to recreate a little taste of Southern community, bringing people together by sharing great food & drink. We look forward to welcoming you into our family.

Magnolia Gastropub & Brewery

http://www.magnoliapub.com/

For more than 15 years we've made Magnolia ales in small batches in our little brewery beneath Haight Street. We think bringing people together around the pleasures of the pint is just about the coolest job in the world.

Matagrano, Inc.

http://www.matagrano.com/

Matagrano Inc. is the Anheuser Busch/InBev distributor for San Francisco and San Mateo County. Our customers are retail establishments holding the required reseller’s licenses. We are proud to say that the Matagrano family began its adventure into the beer distribution business selling Blatz beer in Racine, Wisconsin before prohibition began in the early 1900’s. Beginning with warehouses that boasted dirt floors and low ceilings, the Matagrano family successfully integrated a love of their products with an astute business acumen which helped to navigate the trials of prohibition, and reestablish beer delivery upon its conclusion. In 1955 the family established a rapport with a small brewery in St. Louis and began successfully selling Budweiser in a Milwaukee-beer saturated market. This was the beginning of a long and prosperous relationship between the Matagrano family and Anheuser Busch.

Morris Distributing

http://www.morrisdistributing.com/

Morris Distributing is one of the largest specialty beverages distributors in the San Francisco Bay Area. Serving Marin, Sonoma, Napa and San Francisco counties for over a decade, Morris Distributing prides itself on quality products, quality service, and free on-time delivery service. Feel free to browse our online catalog of products to see our vast selection of local and imported beverages.

Pyramid Breweries

http://www.pyramidbrew.com/

Pyramid has been proudly brewing quality beers in the Pacific Northwest since 1984. Our heritage has been built on award winning brews worth sharing with friends.

Rosamunde Sausage Grill

http://rosamundesausagegrill.com/

Rosamunde started it all in 1998 on Haight Street. With Toronado beer bar next door, Rosamunde was born to feed the craft beer drinker. Toronado may be the single most important Bar for the craft beer movement, propelling SF to the forefront in the early days of the ‘80s.

Sierra Nevada Brewing Company

http://www.sierranevada.com/

In 1979, Ken Grossman began building a small brewery in the town of Chico, California. His goal: to brew exceptional ales and lagers. Today, the Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. is considered the premier craft brewery in the United States. And the beer? Critics proclaim it “Among the best brewed anywhere in the world.”

Social Kitchen & Brewery

http://socialkitchenandbrewery.com/

Beer's been around since the dark ages, but many of us are just getting to know the beauty of a great craft beer. At Social Kitchen and Brewery (SKB), we're excited to introduce you to your future favorites. Whether you’ve already discovered your go to brew, looking to explore something unique, or fine tuning your palette, SKB is the place to expand your knowledge and taste for craft style beers. Join our Brewmaster Kim Sturdavant as we take you on a journey through the wonders of malts, hops, and worts. Cheers!

Southern Pacific Brewing

http://www.southernpacificbrewing.com/

Southern Pacific Brewing owes its name to the Southern Pacific railroad line that ran down Harrison Street in the early 1900s, transporting the products of San Francisco factories and craftspeople to points throughout the West. A ten thousand square foot warehouse located in what was once the Mission’s industrial heart, the building itself is a testament to the area’s history.

Speakeasy Ales & Lagers

http://www.goodbeer.com/

Speakeasy Ales and Lagers was founded in 1997 in San Francisco’s Bayview District. Since that time it has grown to become a San Francisco landmark with our Big Daddy I.P.A., Prohibition Ale, and other amazingly balanced ales and lagers. Speakeasy set out to make legit beers for people in American cities and other areas that appreciated beers built for a more discerning palate.

ThirstyBear Brewing

http://www.thirstybear.com/

The original concept for ThirstyBear Brewing Company is simple: to pair the ultimate social beverage, beer, with the ultimate social food, tapas. I, Ron Silberstein, founder and original brew master, envisioned a space that combined artisan, hand-crafted beers with artisan Spanish cuisine – a cuisine that could never be confused with pub grub or typical brewpub food.

Trumer Brauerei

http://www.trumer-international.com/

A German style Pilsner, Trumer Pils is characterized by a distinct hops flavor, high carbonation and light body. A combination of Saaz and Austrian hops, malt mashing process and proprietary yeast make Trumer Pils unique among beer.

BevMo!

http://www.bevmo.com/

Beverages & more! (BevMo!) was founded in January 1994 and opened six stores in the San Francisco Bay Area during that year. We are the leading alcoholic beverage-lifestyle specialty retailer in the western United States and among the largest in the country. With 130 stores, typically 10,000 square feet, in well-trafficked retail areas in major metropolitan markets throughout California, Arizona and Washington, BevMo! provides a uniquely friendly and welcoming environment for competitively priced alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and “goes with” products such as specialty foods and snacks, cigars, glassware and related bar and wine accessories. Our friendly and product-knowledgeable sales associates assist both enthusiasts and first-time buyers of wine, spirits and beer. BevMo.com, the #1 bricks and clicks beverage-lifestyle website, enables customers to purchase items for home or office delivery or for pickup within an hour from their local store.

Brewers Supply Group

http://www.brewerssupplygroup.com/

Brewers Supply Group provides an integrated approach to brewing ingredients by providing our customers with the highest quality malt, hops and filtration products. With customer friendly warehouse distribution points in the West, Pacific Nothwest, Mountain Region, Midwest and Eastern parts of the United States, we are your one stop source for all of your brewing and distilling needs.

Cicerone Certification Program

https://cicerone.org/

In the wine world, the word "sommelier" designates those with proven expertise in selecting, acquiring and serving fine wine. At one time, some beer servers adopted the title "beer sommelier" to tie into the credibility of the wine world. But in the years since its founding, the Cicerone Certification Program has become the industry standard for identifying those with significant knowledge and professional skills in beer sales and service. The Cicerone Certification Program offers independent assessment and certification so that industry professionals—as well as consumers—can be sure of the knowledge and skills possessed by current and prospective beer servers.

Hangar 24

http://www.hangar24brewery.com/

Founded in 2008, Hangar 24 Craft Brewery began with a true passion for good beer, the absolute love of flying and the pure enjoyment of being around great friends. Owner and Master Brewer Ben Cook and his buddies used to meet at Hangar 24 in Redlands, California after an afternoon of flying to trade stories, talk aviation, play music and share a few cold ones that Ben just finished brewing at home. These days, the location where these fine beers are brewed has changed, but the quality time spent enjoying a delicious, handcrafted beer and conversation is the same as ever.

Noise Pop

http://www.noisepop.com/2013/

Providing musical entertainment for the SF Beer Week Opening Celebration: El Radio Fanstastique Travis Hayes Whiskerman Band

Uber

http://www.uber.com/

Uber is your on-demand private driver. Request a ride at any time using our iPhone and Android apps or from m.uber.com.

BeerAdvocate

http://beeradvocate.com/

BeerAdvocate (BA) is a global, grassroots network, powered by an independent community of beer enthusiasts and industry professionals who are dedicated to supporting and promoting beer.

Beer West Magazine

http://www.beerwestmag.com/

Since 2007 Beer Northwest has grown to become the leading beer culture and lifestyle magazine in the Northwest and in January 2011, the magazine expanded into California and became Beer West. With the expansion, we are continuing to bring new readers into the thriving West Coast beer market, and with it also comes fresh design concepts, innovative stories, and even more of the compelling beer lifestyle content that’s been connecting so well with thousands of readers for the past four years.

Celebrator Beer News

http://celebrator.com/

Celebrator Beer News is America's premier beer news magazine focusing on craft brewing. Founded in 1988, Celebrator continues to cover the craft beer beat in the U.S. and beyond.

Drink Me

http://drinkmemag.com/

Drink Me is a lifestyle magazine created for the alcohol enthusiast. Developed to help readers navigate the art and cultures of the world of alcohol, Drink Me builds a community to share the diverse social and epicurean traditions of wine, beer and spirits. Published every two months, this pocket-sized, glossy, 64-page, full-color magazine is filled with articles about drinking culture that bring substance back to the bar. Drink Me presents lifestyle beyond the glass—exploring and celebrating potent potables and the drinking wells they’re enjoyed in.

Funcheap

http://sf.funcheap.com/

Funcheap is SF's best way to plan your week and discover fun, interesting and free things to do. Get a hand-picked list of over 50 events each week making sure you never miss the city's best festivals and street fairs, outdoor movie nights, flash mobs, free concerts, happy hours and more. Named "Best Local Website" by both the Guardian and SF Weekly.

Imbibe

http://www.imbibemagazine.com/

Imbibe is the ultimate guide to liquid culture. In every issue of the magazine and on the website, you’ll find the best drink recipes, reviews, destinations and profiles—everything you need to know about the people, places, flavors and cultures of drinks. From wine, spirits and beer to coffee, tea and everything in between, Imbibe celebrates your world in a glass.

Mutineer Magazine

http://www.mutineermagazine.com/

Mutineer Magazine is a fine beverage publication unlike any other you've ever read, covering all things fine beverage with an emphasis on wine, beer and spirits. Released in July of 2008, the 44 page magazine quickly grew to a national status with its fifth issue of 84 pages being featured in bookstores including Barnes & Noble and Borders. As informative as it is approachable, Mutineer Magazine will change the way you read about fine beverages.

SF Weekly

http://www.sfweekly.com/

SF Weekly is San Francisco's smartest publication. That's because we take journalism seriously, but not so seriously that we let ourselves be guided by an agenda. In fact, we cherish our political independence: We've taken on the powerful unions that helped elect the leftist majority on the Board of Supervisors and the downtown business interests that financed the campaigns of former Mayor Gavin Newsom.

Yelp

http://www.yelp.com/

Yelp was founded in 2004 to help people find great local businesses like dentists, hair stylists and mechanics.

Our Sponsors

San Francisco Brewers Guild

Whole Foods

21st Amendment

Anchor Brewing Company

Beach Chalet

DBI Beverage

Dominic Philips Event Marketing

Drake's Brewing Company

Firestone Walker

Hops & Hominy

Magnolia Gastropub & Brewery

Matagrano, Inc.

Morris Distributing

Pyramid Breweries

Rosamunde Sausage Grill

Sierra Nevada Brewing Company

Social Kitchen & Brewery

Southern Pacific Brewing

Speakeasy Ales & Lagers

ThirstyBear Brewing

Trumer Brauerei

BevMo!

Brewers Supply Group

Cicerone Certification Program

Hangar 24

Noise Pop

Uber

BeerAdvocate

Beer West Magazine

Celebrator Beer News

Drink Me

Funcheap

Imbibe

Mutineer Magazine

SF Weekly

Yelp