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Anchor Brewing Company

1. Anchor Brewing Company

5 star rating
129 reviews

I can't believe I haven't written a review of this place yet. This place makes the best beer in the bay area, probably the best in California, and possibly the best beer in the world. The steam beer and the Liberty ale are two perfect beers. They don't use short cuts or cheap fillers. They aren't the strongest beers and the latest trend is over the top alcohol content but I'd honestly have the…

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4 star rating 486 reviews

1. The Alembic

Neighborhood: Haight-Ashbury

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of recycled Kezar stadium bleachers.  Alembic has one of the best selections of locally brewed beers anywhere - they've got Northern California microbrews I've never even heard of - and good one's...

3.5 star rating 507 reviews

2. 21st Amendment…

Neighborhood: SOMA

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Otherwise, just come here for the beer.  There's a decent selection here, and it' s a good brewery.  If you can talk a bit of brewer lingo, they might let you take a look at the fermenting tanks...

3.5 star rating 459 reviews

3. Magnolia Pub &…

Neighborhood: Haight-Ashbury

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new.   first the good: the beer selection was nice, and the cask stored "cole porter" that i had was great. served room temperature, hence the being stored in a cask, it was a nice, smooth addition...

4.5 star rating 25 reviews

4. Brewcraft of San…

Neighborhood: Outer Richmond

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Grizz and the gang take the time to listen to what you are looking for and then give you just the right ingredients for you to make the brews you want.  Good selection, lots of patience, these folks...

3 star rating 421 reviews

5. Thirsty Bear Brewing…

Neighborhood: SOMA

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Good food and cheap. 2 tapas, 1 beer + tax & tip = ~$20.  Pretty good service too!  Can't ask for much more, right? (well ok, if I could wish for one thing it would be a greater selection of light...

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1. Magnolia Pub &…

Neighborhood: Haight-Ashbury

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refilling our water, but it took some time before we got our check--maybe we were antsy.   I had the Waldorf chicken salad which was a decent sized portion & good overall. Hubbie had the chicken...

4 star rating 486 reviews

2. The Alembic

Neighborhood: Haight-Ashbury

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Fine dining in the haight was laughable before this place. The food was not only amazing but so unique! Fancy comfort food has been done, but not like this. The lamb sliders were so good I seriously...

3.5 star rating 507 reviews

3. 21st Amendment…

Neighborhood: SOMA

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during Sunday brunch. Veggie club was pretty good too with grilled zuchini, eggplant and mozzarella. Had to keep rearranging the veggies cause they kept sliding out (too much pesto) between the focaccia...

3 star rating 421 reviews

4. Thirsty Bear Brewing…

Neighborhood: SOMA

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life. Then get back to me.  The crab meat peppers were good, but nothing to write home about. Same with the tortilla. The gratin was the least impressive: too salty. That's what you get for having your...

4.5 star rating 25 reviews

5. Brewcraft of San…

Neighborhood: Outer Richmond

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Grizz and the gang take the time to listen to what you are looking for and then give you just the right ingredients for you to make the brews you want.  Good selection, lots of patience, these folks...

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