All the Best SF Beer Week Events You Don’t Want to Miss
San Francisco’s Beer Week officially kicks off Friday and there’s a lot to look forward to. Now in its 10th year, the collection of events has positioned itself as one of the biggest celebrations in beer. The week includes hundreds of beer-themed events ranging from an epic Opening Gala, pairing events and tap takeovers at almost every bar and restaurant around town. There are also 10 inevitably delicious collaboration beers to try brewed up by unlikely teams of local brewers.
If you live in the Bay Area or are traveling to California to experience the week, here are a few of the highlights worth checking out:
SF Beer Week Opening Gala
Friday, February 9th
If you’re going to only make it to one SF Beer Week event, then make it this one. Beer Week’s opening gala offers a rare opportunity to try almost every Bay Area brewery all at once, including smaller breweries you might not even know exist yet. Russian River Brewing also typically pours its iconic triple IPA, Pliny the Younger, at this festival. Scoring a 10 oz. pour of the beer during the week can often involve long lines and limited quantities. The amount of Younger is limited at the Gala as well, but your chances are much higher than if you hit the local bar scene during the week.