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Mission Brewery Tour
Description: Pop quiz: Can you name all the breweries in the Mission? (Bonus: All of them have solid food options.)
Transit: Few neighborhoods are better for walking.
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— Paolo Lucchesi
Ballpark Beer Stroll
Description: Fans of beer, and the Giants, have plenty of options within about a mile of AT&T; Park. For for a more laid-back experience, hit these spots when the Orange and Black are on the road.
Transit: Plenty of public transportation along the way.
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— Rich Pestorich
S.F.'s Eastside Excursion
Description: Thanks to a plethora of industrial spaces, the Dogpatch and Bayview neighborhoods are home to some of San Francisco's best breweries.
Transit: Public transportation is a solid option on this route, as is, for the real go-getters, walking.
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— Paolo Lucchesi
A West S.F. Brew Tour
Description: The brew-for-you options are a bit more spread out on the west side of the city, but that shouldn't stop you from exploring this turf.
Transit: You can plot out a complicated public transit route or tap a ride-hailing app.
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— Rich Pestorich
North Coast Ale Trail
Description: Head north up the coast along Highway 101 and hit some of the most revered breweries in the region that have helped shape craft beer culture across the nation.
Transit: You're going to need a patient designated driver.
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— Tim O'Rourke
Berkeley Bike+Beer Bash
Description: For a city of around 115,000 people, Berkeley has more than its share of standout brewing operations, and the range in flagship styles at these eight spots raises the bar for beer fans looking for more than 12 takes on an IPA.
Transit: Bike until you've hit the limit, then walk or catch a ride.
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— Tim O’Rourke
OakTown’s Craft Path
Description: The East Bay’s biggest city is making an ever-increasing impact on the Northern California brew scene. Check out these spots for a taste.
Transit: You can mix and match public-transit options or wear out a pair of sneakers.
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— Tim O’Rourke
Suds of Suburbia
Description: The hippest spots are in cities, and many of the classic breweries are in far-flung counties. But don’t disregard the beer bastions in the ’burbs.
Transit: You’ll definitely need a car and a sober driver for this one.
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— Tim O'Rourke
The 650 Swing
Description: From South City to Mountain View, the Peninsula has a bunch of spots for your beer-drinking pleasure. Some are all about the beer, but most are just a good time.
Transit: Get a designated driver, or get creative with CalTrain and ride services.
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— Paolo Lucchesi
Capital City Crawl
Description: SacTown has a long brewing history, and the scene from West Sac to Midtown up to Gold Country is thriving again.
Transit: Chop it up for a smaller walkable tour or enlist a few Uber or Lyft rides.
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— Tim O'Rourke
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137 South Linden Ave., South San Francisco
This new addition to the South San Francisco brewing scene offers an IPA, Farmhouse Ale, Kellerbier and Porter.
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1304 Scott St., Petaluma
Beers include the Heroine IPA and Stigmata American Red Rye Ale.
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2010 Williams St., San Leandro
Large-scale brewing and canning facility for the brewery that first launched in San Francisco. Hoppy IPAs and a popular watermelon wheat beer are signatures.
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563 Second St., San Francisco
Founded by Nico Freccia and Shaun O'Sullivan in 2000 near AT&T; Park. Hoppy IPAs and a popular watermelon wheat beer are signatures.
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1716 Park St., Alameda
Beers at this microbrewery include the Sea Haggis Scotch ale and Control, Alt, Delete.
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3096 E. 10th St., Oakland
Year-round offerings include East Bay IPA and Cherry Kush.
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2704 24th St., San Francisco
Jesse Friedman and Damian Fagan founded their "farm-to-table" brewery in 2010 in an effort to create finely crafted brews that pair well with food, and now they have a taproom open in the Mission District with 15 taps and a seasonal menu.
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121 Industrial Road., Unit #12, Belmont
Peninsula outpost brews a variety of IPAs and also ventures into weisse, stouts and sours.
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2402 Research Drive, Livermore
Greg Robles and Stephen Sartori's Livermore brewery has a fondness for the resinous and the aromatic. The sleeper on its list is the Hella Light, a session beer with an ever-changing roster of hops.
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426 Alvarado St., Monterey
The family-owned brewery in Old Monterey serves more than 20 house beers on draft, including their Chinooked on a Feeling American pale ale, When Doves Cryo American IPA and Tall, Dark & Handsome export stout.
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1315 Dayton St. Suite E, Salinas
The Salinas brewery and tasting room opened in 2016 to supplement Alvarado Street Brewery’s flagship location in Monterey, which serves more than 20 house beers on draft.
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9659 Main St., Plymouth
Taproom has regular hours Friday through Sunday. Signature beers include the Batch 007 British mild dark and an Alt beer.
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11151 Trade Center Drive, Suite 104, Rancho Cordova
Beers offered throughout the year include Fire Break Red Ale and River Bend Hefeweizen.
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1705 Mariposa St., San Francisco
The grandaddy of craft brewing in America, as well as the longest-operating brewery in San Francisco. Anchor Steam beer is a native Bay Area beer, which Fritz Maytag updated in the 1960s.
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17700 Highway 253, Boonville
Anderson Valley Brewing was an early figure in California's craft beer movement, and it continues to turn out excellent beers. Classics like Barney Flats Oatmeal Stout and Boont Amber Ale are available year round, and their refreshing seasonal The Kimmie, the Yink and the Holy Gose is a runaway summer hit.
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415 Grand Ave., South San Francisco
This tiny South San Francisco brewery has found a home after moving around. The Moe's Gose, lightly tart and saline, was one of the first of its kind to be produced in the Bay Area.
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289 Washington St., Auburn
Gold Country joint has eight year-round beers and a selection of seasonal offerings.
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1525 Cortland Ave., San Francisco
Former homebrewers put that spirit into a wide variety of beers. Brews on tap have included Scurvy Fighter (an American pale ale) and Boaty McBoatface (a super session IPA).
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399 Business Park Court, #506, Windsor
"Brothers" is in the name, but this small North Bay spot is actually run by two brothers-in-law and their father-in-law. The family business is already bottling, with the Naughty Hops IPA and Blonde Voyage blonde ale the early favorites.
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1785 Fulton St., San Francisco
Small brewpub. House beers include the Clothes Off Pose Off Kolsch and the Doc Brown Ale.
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242 O'Farrell St., San Francisco
Small brewery offers a changing selection of beers, including a blonde, barleywine and porter.
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1000 Great Highway, San Francisco
One of the most scenic places to drink beer in San Francisco, even on the foggiest of nights. Signature beers include the Riptide Red and the VFW Golden Ale.
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110 Sandholm Lane, Cloverdale
Famous for its Racer 5 IPA, this Healdsburg brewery is a good place to escape the Wine Country lifestyle for full-bodied West Coast beers.
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345 Healdsburg Ave., Healdsburg
Famous for its Racer 5 IPA, this Healdsburg brewery is a good place to escape the Wine Country lifestyle for full-bodied West Coast beers.
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1201 Pennsylvania Ave., Richmond
Two beer-loving friends opened this small East Bay operation in 2014. The taproom is open for growler fills and tastings on Saturdays.
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27260 Highway 128, Winters
Yolo County's Berryessa Brewing isn't afraid of West Coast hops, and even its double and triple IPAs are smooth and balanced. Bonus: The Baltic Porter is a quiet triumph.
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5861 88th St., Suite 800, Sacramento
Beers include the Hoppy Go Lucky full body IPA and Late Night Blonde, a Kolsch-style ale.
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1716 L St., Sacramento
Downtown brewery features such beers as its award-winning Haight St. Hefeweizen and Tree Town IPA.
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2534 Industrial Blvd., No. 110, West Sacramento
Among the beer offerings at this small West Sac brewery are a Milk Stout and a Double IPA.
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2470 Bates Ave. , Concord
A variety of IPAs and Belgian-inspired beers are available in the tap room of one of Contra Costa County's originals.
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544 Bryant St., San Francisco
The joint venture between Jim Furman and Pacific Brew Lab's Bryan Hermannsson is a fun, laid-back bar in a converted auto body shop in SoMa. Both brewers' distinctive personalities are on full display: Hermannsson's wacky creations like Squid Ink IPA and hibiscus saison, and Furman's precise, European-style brews, like the Sunrise Set Berliner-Weisse and the Jaded River English Ale.
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701 Haight St., San Francisco
A neighborhood brewpub and homebrew shop, with pub food that is brighter and more vegetable-forward than your normal fish and chips. The short list of house brews is augmented with local greats.
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4810 Granite Drive, Suite A-1, Roseville
Brewing a variety of barrel-aged and sour beers as well as West Coast ales and an assortment of Belgian-style beers.
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1740 Travis Blvd. , Fairfield
Brewery that you can find inside a Fuddruckers.
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750 Dead Cat Alley , Woodland
Nano Vegan brewery. Brews include Gluten-Free Raspberry Ale and Russian Imperial Stout aged in bourbon barrels.
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821 Cherry Lane, San Carlos
This small brewery named after a tree species native to California has a taproom open Tuesday through Saturday and a Double IPA that's worth a try.
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4828 East 2nd St., Benicia
Benicia taproom currently open Friday through Sunday. Beers on tap include a Black Ale, Helles Lager and a pilsner.
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3542 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe
Classic Tahoe brewpub that was founded in 1992 is known for its signature Bad Ass Ale.
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229 Water Street North, Petaluma
Currently brewing their own lager and IPA, Brewsters also serves a wide range of other beers on tap.
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1082 B St., Hayward
Landmark brewpub that influenced countless craft lovers was started by Bill Owens in 1983.
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2700 Mitchell Drive , Walnut Creek
Walnut Creek spot from brewer Blaine Landberg features high-minded beers including Cali Coast Kolsch-sytle ale, Buzzerkeley sparkling ale and the Dub-C dry-hopped pale ale.
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9348 Deschutes Road, Palo Cedro
Brewhouse features a core lineup for beers including and IPA, wheat and stout.
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200 E. Campbell Ave., Campbell
Beers include a brown ale, Kolsch, porter and Scottish ale.
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22985 Burndale Road, Sonoma
Family-owned microbrewery. Beers include a Jefeweizen and a Carneros IPA.
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1150 Howard St., San Francisco
Brewing in a relatively tiny SoMa facility, Connor Casey and Tim Sciascia put out a huge number of ever-changing beers, many of which showcase rare hops, though never in a blow-out-your-palate way.
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110 N. San Joaquin St., Stockton
Brewery in the heart of downtown Stockton. Beers include a Smokey Scotch Ale and a Belgian Brown.
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11366 Monier Park Place, Rancho Cordova
Beers from this small-batch brewery include the Shawnalulu session pineapple pale ale and the Mikey's Gone Nuts hazelnut almond chocolate-vanilla stout.
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448 Hester St., San Leandro
This San Leandro nano-brewery from Google employees Peter Baker and Dan Watson specializes in small batch Belgian-style beers. The tasting room is open Friday to Sunday.
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131 E. First St., Cloverdale
A variety of beer styles. The signature brew is the Cloverdale Ale, an amber.
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2544 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe
Colorado native Ryan Parker runs this brewpub that features eight rotating house beers, including Hall of the Gods Porter and Tahoe Cross IPA.
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5020 Ellinghouse Drive, Cool
Microbrewery featuring stouts, IPAs and a pilsner.
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981 Airway Court, Santa Rosa
This small brewery in an industrial park in Santa Rosa plans to focus on sour beers, but they have yet to release them.
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2536 Freedom Blvd., Watsonville
Taproom that's developing a loyal following.
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120 Morris Street, Suite 120, Sebastopol
Beers include Grain & Blood, a blood orange double IPA, and Bramble blackberry wheat ale.
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536 Grass Valley Highway, Auburn
A strong addition to the booming beer scene in the greater Sacramento area. Beers include a honey wheat and session IPA.
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200 Railroad Ave. , Danville
East Bay brew scene newcomer features beers that include Danville Coconut Stout and Chux Double IPA.
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44356 S. Grimmer Blvd., Fremont
Small craft brewery that has branched out from German-style beers and into ales.
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50 E. Washington St. , Petaluma
Dempsey's is Sonoma County's oldest brewery, in operation since 1991. The Boneshaker Double IPA is double dry-hopped.
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8166 14th Ave., Sacramento
Small batch craft brewery. Year-round beers include Me Too! Session IPA and Pale as Night Black IPA.
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935 Washington St. , San Carlos
Very limited public hours, but it's generally open Friday evenings.
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2703 41st Ave., Suite A, Soquel
Family-owned brewery producing handcrafted organic beer. Year-round beers include Uncle Dave's Rye IPA and Shimmer Pils.
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1802 Telegraph Ave., Oakland
Small-batch brewery makes its offerings on site.
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1933 Davis St., Building 177, San Leandro
Drake's doesn't just produce some of the Bay Area's stalwarts (the 1500 Pale Ale, Denogginizer double IPA). Its annual Hopocalypse release has become a must-attend event in the brew scene.
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2325 Broadway, Oakland
The Oakland beer garden from San Leandro-based Drake's is inside a former Dodge dealership. The 10,000-square-foot space can seat 350 people and offers a beer-friendly menu of fries, pizza and pretzels alongside more than 30 beers on tap.
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5701 Dunsmuir Ave., Dunsmuir
North of Redding and south of Mount Shasta, this small brewhouse has a friendly local vibe and offers such beers as Blood, Sweat & Tears IPA and Rusty Spike imperial red ale.
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200 W. Main St. , Turlock
Taproom features 14 taps. Beers include the Hops of Wrath IPA and a Belgian Blonde.
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300 Cumberland St. , Pittsburg
Longtime East Bay brewery and taproom features flagship selections such as Facepuncher IPA and Plankwalker Pale Ale.
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1001 Canal Blvd., Richmond
Beers include a Red Lager, Oatmeal Stout and Pale Wheat.
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21517 E. Cliff Drive, Santa Cruz
Brewery specializes in British-style cask ales. In true British session style, many of the brews are relatively low in alcohol.
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1777 Alamar Way, Fortuna
North State spot has been offering organic beer since 1999. Brews include the Triple Exultation strong ale.
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875 Embarcadero Drive, El Dorado Hills
Rotating taps include their Big Red Pig mosaic hopped red, Trailblazer kolsch and Devil Dog imperial cappuccino stout.
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332 Earhart Way, Livermore
Core beer offerings include pilsners, ales and a stout.
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17605 Monterey Road, Morgan Hill
First started brewing in 1994 and opened a new brewpub in 2006. Among the beers it is known for is the Poppy Jasper Amber Ale.
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10082 San Pablo Ave. , El Cerrito
Contra Costa County spot offers six beers made on site, including a vanilla stout, and six guest beers.
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65 Hangar Way, Unit D, Watsonville
Small brewery has limited taproom hours. Beers include the Colibri farmhouse ale and Starlight wild rye ale.
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150 Mason Circle, Concord
Brews include the Nightshade bourbon-barrel-aged vanilla stout and the Wicked Ailment Pale Ale.
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131 Callahan St., Etna
Brewpub. In addition to strong and seasonal beers, house standards include Blackberry Blond fruit-wheat ale and a Mossback APA.
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231 W Miner St., Yreka
Taphouse. In addition to strong and seasonal beers, house standards include Blackberry Blond fruit-wheat ale and a Mossback APA.
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72056 CA-70, Portola
Small craft brewery at the Chalet View lodge. Sour beers are a speciality, along with American-style ales.
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2501 Monarch St., Alameda
Husband-and-wife beer-making operation that's producing some of the region's best pale ales and IPAs. The Puddy Porter won a bronze medal at the 2014 Great American Beer Festival.
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7988 California Ave. , Fair Oaks
Offers six of its own beers and a selection of guest brews. Rooster Red is an Irish-style beer.
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1030 E Cypress Ave., Redding
Beers can be sampled at the brewery's taphouse. Widowmaker Double IPA is solidly in the strong beer camp. There is also a range of seasonal brews.
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1415 Pine St., Walnut Creek
Beers include an American lager, Favorite Daughter amber ale and a Southern Smile pale ale.
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1235 Oakmead Parkway, Sunnyvale
Classic beers include a Kolsch-style ale, a hefeweizen and a pale ale.
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#3 Alverda Drive, Oroville
Tucked inside a Native American casino, this joint features craft beers such as Soaring Eagle Pilsner and Coyote Spirit Amber Ale.
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420 Third St. Unit A, Oakland
Beers include an In the Weeds IPA, Low Boy Stout and Behind You! Blonde.
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2636 San Bruno Ave., San Francisco
Small brewery and taproom also features homebrew supplies. Beers include a Cats in Tracksuits IPA and an Orange is the New Black stout.
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1160 Sixth St. , Berkeley
Ever-more-popular East Bay-based brewery offers a variety of styles. Recent batches included a Thai Tea Espresso Porter and a Dry Hopped Berliner Weisse
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610 First St., Napa
Fieldwork's Napa Taproom, located within the Oxbow Public Market in Downtown Napa, offers an ever-changing tap list of fresh releases.
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1805 Capitol Ave., Sacramento
The Sacramento taproom of the popular East Bay-based brewery offers an ever-changing tap list of fresh releases.
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3030 South Delaware St., San Mateo
The San Mateo taproom, located in the Bay Meadows neighborhood, offers an ever-changing tap list of the popular East Bay-based brewery’s fresh releases.
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11197 Brockway Road, No. 1, Truckee
Mountain brewpub features a popular Eclipse barrel-aged imperial stout.
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111 S. Murphy Ave., Sunnyvale
Brewpub. Beers include a hefeweizen, pale ale and porter.
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9183 Survey Road, Suite 104, Elk Grove
Small-batch brewery. Recent brews have included Dank Tank IPA, Mr. Sherbert kumquat saison and Pilsnerish pale ale.
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1305 Cleveland Ave. , Santa Rosa
Brewery and taproom. Flagship beers include Lost Monarch Wit and Del Norte IPA.
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One Ferry Building, Kiosk #54, San Francisco
Tyler and Justin Catalana's Presidio-based brewery has captured the imagination of local restaurateurs because their German-inspired beers are balanced, exciting and food-friendly. They range from a Kolsch-style ale to a charred Manzanita beer; don't miss the Westfalia rotbier.
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4621 24th St., Sacramento
Small brewery in the Hollywood Park area of Sacramento. Beers include a Panama Red imperial red, Hollywood Park IPA and Muddy Lion stout.
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3736 Florence St. , Redwood City
Session beers in the tradition of English cask-conditioned ales. Offerings include London Calling Bitter and Bank Top Dark Mild.
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912 Gilman Street, Berkeley
Signature beers include Gold, an American light lager, and the Secret Brunch brown ale poured on nitro for a smoothness.
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600 Wise Road, Lincoln
Handcrafted ales are made on site in a converted barn. Brews include a bourbon-barrel-aged stout on nitro.
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5660 Vineyard Lane, Placerville
The seven-barrel brewhouse opened in 1999. Beers include a honey porter and 49'er Red, an American amber.
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1252 Memorex Drive, Santa Clara
South Bay spot brews a variety of beers and has its Cold Brew Coffee Stout and Eureka! IPA as year-round offerings.
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357 E. Taylor St., San Jose
The classic South Bay brewery offers tours. Signature beers include the Marzen, Czech-style pilsner and Blonde Bock.
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7950 Redwood Drive, Suite 15, Cotati
Small North Bay outpost features at least three IPA variations and a Sweet Stout that's worth a taste.
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390 Capistrano Road, Half Moon Bay
Ten beers are on tap year-round amid the fog.
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1050 26th St., San Francisco
One of many relatively new breweries in the city, this spot makes a variety of styles, from Kolsch to Belgian Wit to English bitters.
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322 Bellevue Ave., Santa Rosa
Founded in Petaluma in 2011, HenHouse is justly famous for its saison and oyster stout, as well as limited-releases like its double IPA, Big Chicken.
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1052 Horizon Drive, Suite B, Fairfield
Fast-growing operation offers beers that range from a Chocolate Hazelnut Porter to the Gramarye rye. And, of course, the Evil Twin red ale.
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1627 S. 7th St., San Jose
Year-round beers include Maltopia, a Scotch ale, and Hoptopia, the flagship IPA.
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5720 Cabrillo Highway, Pescadero
This spot's stated goal is big beer flavors with lower alcohol levels due to its remote location. Beers include a Rye Ale and a Belgian Blond Ale with strawberry notes.
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1763 Alcatraz Ave., Berkeley
Very small brewpub in an industrial-chic East Bay location.
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30 Avenida Portola, Suite 1B, El Granada
Brews a variety of styles. The Fides in Fermento imperial stout was a 2015 Craft Beer Awards gold medal winner.
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6300 Folsom Blvd., Sacramento
Microbrewers of such long-popular beers as Hoppy Face Amber Ale and Stony Face Red Ale.
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820 Swift St., Santa Cruz
Taproom now open in Santa Cruz. Beers include Cut & Run West Coast IPA, Tiki Decor Lactose IPA and Walk the Dank double IPA.
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2320 Central Ave., McKinleyville
The first California brewery to grow and malt their own barley.
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444 Harrison St. , Oakland
A $10 tour includes beer tastings. Sticky Zipper IPA is a favorite.
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765 Center Blvd., Fairfax
A classic North Bay joint that pours at least 12 beers at all times, including cask ales. The oatmeal stout won gold medals in the 2008 and 2014 World Beer Cup contests.
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2380 Larsen Drive, Camino
Serves up a wide variety of ales, stouts and pilsners, plus mead, cider and wines on tap.
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39176 Argonaut Way, Fremont
In addition to seasonal brews, offerings include a Boys of Summer Wheat and Penalty Shot Porter.
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1323 Terminal St. , West Sacramento
Small-batch German, Belgian and English-style beers.
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2181 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley
This longtime local hangout offers house brews that include a dry stout, IPA, kolsch and a double IPA.
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3945 Main St., Kelseyville
Nano-brewery makes a wide range of beers, from a light blonde ale to a sturdy bourbon barrel stout.
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13395 New Airport Road, Suite H, Auburn
One of the region's foremost hop-forward IPA makers with a taproom lineup that's heavy on the specialty.
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1280 N. McDowell Blvd., Petaluma
There's a lot more to love at Lagunitas than the ubiquitous flagship IPA. A visit to the taproom in Petaluma (joined in 2014 by a taproom in Chicago) offers tours, tastes of rare beers and frequent concerts.
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702-000 Johnstonville Road, Susanville
Brewery can be found in the historic Pioneer Saloon. They produce a series of signatures beers with the names of local landmarks, such as Eagle Lake IPA and Thompson Peak Pilsner.
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1439 Egbert Ave., San Francisco
This is a small-batch brewery that blends California and Belgian styles. Beers include an American stout with coffee and golden ale with chamomile.
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69 Bluxome St. , San Francisco
Small-batch brewery near Caltrain and AT&T; Park. IPAs and lagers are featured.
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105 S. School St. , Lodi
San Joaquin County outpost produces a variety of styles, including IPA, lagers and barleywine.
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130 North Santa Cruz Ave., Los Gatos
South Bay outpost features a wide array of beers, including Warren Peace Kolsch, Bockin' on Heaven's Door Weizenbock and AC Sleightor Doppelbock.
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3277 Swetzer Road, Loomis
Variety of beers ranging from the Avenger XX IPA to the Golden Eagle Mandarin Wheat.
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617 Fourth St., Eureka
Well-established brewery with tours available. Downtown Brown and Alleycat Amber Ale are among the classics.
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1600 Sunset Road, Eureka
Well-established brewery with tours available. Downtown Brown and Alleycat Amber Ale are among the classics.
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393 La Fata St., St. Helena
This Napa Valley brewery serves up barrel aged and naturally carbonated ales and lagers that include a honey ale, white ale and an abbey ale. Open by appointment.
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101 Taylor Way, Blue Lake
Perhaps best known for its bottled Steelhead and Jamaica brands. Those brands and specialty brews are served up on draft in the taproom.
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1398 Haight St., San Francisco
Dave McLean is a titan in the local brewing world; the names of his beers are inspired by the Grateful Dead, but their styles are inspired by Britain and Northern Europe. Magnolia is also an early and skilled advocate of barrel aging.
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2505 3rd St. , San Francisco
The Dogpatch outpost of Dave McLean's classic Haight brewpub, Smokestack offers counter service for fancy barbecue, available by the half-pound.
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830 Main St. , Pleasanton
Brewpub serves up a variety of its own beers including Train Wreck IPA and War Pig Amber Ale.
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18 Lake Mary Road, Mammoth Lakes
They've been brewing beers for over 20 years. Year-round selections include Golden Trout Pilsner, Yosemite Pale Ale and Epic IPA.
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289 Mare Island Way, Vallejo
Taproom. Core beers include Saginaw Golden Ale, Coal Shed Stout and Hydraulic Sandwich IPA.
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1809 Larkspur Landing, Larkspur
One of the veteran outfits in the Bay Area, this classic spot opened its doors in 1989. Signature beers include Mt. Tam Pale Ale and San Quentin's Breakout Stout.
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1252 Airport Park Blvd., Ukiah
One of the pioneers of craft brewing. Ale house offers fresh beer a half-mile from the brewery. Red Tail Ale is one of the classics.
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173 Throckmorton Ave. , Mill Valley
Owners of Fort Point Beer Co. offer a variety of their beers on tap.
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777 The Alameda, San Jose
It's not every day you get a chance to visit a brewery that's part of a grocery store. Guy Cameron is the brewmaster for this Whole Foods-owned brewery. The Punchless Pale Ale and Off the Rails IPA are worth trying if they're on tap.
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3350 Coffey Lane, Suite A, Santa Rosa
Brian Hunt is pretty much the forest-dwelling mage of the Bay Area beer world. His Reality Czeck pilsner and Death by Taxes black lager are now classics, but his limited releases, such as Work for Tips (a spruce beer) continue to set the tone for experimental brewing.
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12970 Earhart Ave. Suite 100, Auburn
Brews include the All Hops on Deck double IPA, Vagrant Gypsy imperial red and Vesper's Nine milk stout.
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1885 N MacArthur Drive, Tracy
Taproom. Beers include the Hoptomic double IPA, Mad Badger pale ale and the Apogee Baltic Porter, which won a gold medal at the 2016 World Beer Cup.
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21167 Calistoga Road, Middletown
The microbrewery serves six styles of beer, including an Imperial Stout.
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15 Rowland Way, Novato
Marin Brewing Co. co-owner Brendan Moylan opened this namesake in 1995. Popular beers include the Kilt Lifter Scotch Ale.
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2222 Francisco Drive, Suite 510, El Dorado Hills
Concentrates on American and Belgian-style beers. The tripel was a gold medal winner at the 2014 state fair.
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360 College Ave., Weed
The home of Weed Ales. Beers include Skip & Go Naked and Stout of Jefferson.
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1 Executive Way, Napa
Taproom. Beers include the HopTomic double IPA, Mad Badger pale ale and the Apogee Baltic Porter, which won a gold medal at the 2016 World Beer Cup.
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1250 Lincoln Ave., Calistoga
All of the brewery's styles are served in the Calistoga Inn.
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1030 41st St. , Santa Cruz
Craft brewery aims to produce a variety of styles. Among their recent beers are a Vienna Lager and a Bavarian Hefeweizen.
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8251 Alpine Ave., Sacramento
Small craft brewery founded in 2012. Beers include Uber Dank: IPA and 1849: California Common.
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1730 Broadway, Sacramento
The beers cover a variety of styles. Among them is Buffalo Craft Lager, a reinterpretation of a classic Sacramento beer.
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455 N. Main St., Fort Bragg
One of Northern California's brewing classic, North Coast beers can be found all over the country and across the globe. Mark Ruedrich's Belgians (Le Merle, Pranqster) are worth seeking out, and if you come across a barrel-aged version of his Old Rasputin, stop, drop and drink.
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6510 San Pablo Ave., Oakland
A recent addition to the Oakland brewing scene, the operators have a variety of styles on tap, include Belgian (Tripel and Dubbel); German (kolsch and pilsner) and American (IPA and Amber).
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901 Bevins St. , Lakeport
Brewpub offers a small number of beers made on site, including Elk Mountain IPA
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3514 Broadway , Sacramento
Former homebrewers step up to the big time. Beers include the Salty Dog Coffee Porter and the Embrace Belgian Dark Strong.
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124 Argall Way , Nevada City
Jim Harte and Simon Olney's brewery sidesteps the great hop rush by focusing on German and British styles. Its flagship ales are arguably its Helles, its Schwartzbier and the California Common ale.
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3193 Mission St. , San Francisco
This Bernal Heights brewery and gastropub is the creation of longtime friends Jimmy Simpson, John Zirinsky and Bennett Buchanan. House brews include: Lemon Basil Saison, Rye So Serious and a Chili Porter, which is perfect for pairing with their award-winning house-made chili.
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9000 Windsor Road, Windsor
Nanobrewery along the Old Redwood Highway.
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4480 Yankee Hill Road, Suite 100, Rocklin
The tasting room always has 10 or more beers on tap. Brews include the Ultimatum Triple IPA and the La Matadora Session Wheat Ale.
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906 Washington St. , Oakland
The Oakland brewing fixture has long been known for its signature "whale ales" including Blue Whale, Gray Whale, Killer Whale Stout and Orca Porter.
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812 4th St., San Rafael
Brewery for small Bay Area pizza group. Beers include a Kolsch and a 4 Grain Hefeweizen.
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155 Placerville Drive, Placerville
Small brewery and restaurant. Strong Blond and the Vanilla Stout are popular choices.
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3344 Industrial Drive, Santa Rosa
Very small North Bay microbrewery. IPA is a popular choice.
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1215 Northcrest Drive, Crescent City
A small craft brewery that offers a variety of hand-crafted beers and root beer.
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246 Birchwood Drive, Sunnyvale
Operated by the founders of Rabbit's Foot Meadery, Red Branch Cider is known for hard ciders and beers with a honey twist.
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550 S. G St., Eureka
Styles include German and Belgian along with IPAs.
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221 Benton Circle, Suisun City
Small brewery. Featured beers include S.I.P.A. Session IPA and U29 Amber Ale.
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6241 Fair Oaks Blvd., Carmichael
One of the oldest brewpubs in Sacramento moved to a new site in 2015. Beers include the Cap City pale ale and the Woodenhead American amber ale.
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611 Escobar St., Martinez
The brewery's beers include Rude Boy Red and are featured alongside a quality craft list at the company's Creek Monkey Tap House in Martinez.
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2004 Capitol Ave., Sacramento
One of the oldest breweries in Northern California has been open since 1987. Beers include the classic Monkey Knife Fight Pale Ale.
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630 K St., Sacramento
This Sacramento outfit is making exciting beers and growing quickly. Visits to the taproom are on an appointment-only basis.
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800 Business Park Drive, Suite G, Dixon
The Shop from Ruhstaller is home to their research and development brewery and taproom, featuring 12 taps pouring year-round and limited release brews.
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725 Fourth St., Santa Rosa
Be prepared to wait in line at this cult Santa Rosa brewpub, and it's probably best not to even think about going during the limited February release of Pliny the Younger unless you have a full day to kill. Russian River built its fame on Younger and its smooth double IPA, Pliny the Elder, but brewer Vinnie Cilurzo is equally adept with funky sours and barrel-aged beers. A second North Bay location is in the works.
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730 Main St., Half Moon Bay
Brewery and restaurant on Main Street in Half Moon Bay features its own brews and a selection of other craft beers. Sacrilege beers include a Grapefruit Wheat and a Somebody Dosed Me double IPA.
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1210 66th St., Sacramento
Brews include the Something Wicked IPA and Freedom Ryder rye pale ale.
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2175 Market St., San Francisco
Known for its Broadway IPA, it also features seasonal beers ranging from a Sutro Stout to a Fog City Pineapple IPA.
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101 E. Alma St., San Jose
Among the beers from this microbrewery are Electric Tower IPA and Peralta Porter.
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150 Dubois St., Santa Cruz
Known for their Dark Knight Oatmeal Stout and Kolsch, among other brews.
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402 Ingalls St., #27, Santa Cruz
Certified organic brewery. Flagship ales include Dread Brown Ale and Wilder Wheat.
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103 Kennedy Drive, Capitola
Small-batch brewery leans toward Belgian-inspired beers and many are also barrel aged.
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12893 Alcosta Blvd., Suite N, San Ramon
The core beers of this small East Bay brewery include Las Trampas Pale Ale and Rock City Amber Ale.
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519 Seabright Ave., #107, Santa Cruz
House brews include Pelican Pale Ale and Seabright Amber.
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400 Front St., Crescent City
Signature beers include a blonde ale, IPA and a coastal pale ale.
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1439 Egbert Ave., Unit C, San Francisco
Both a craft brewery and distillery. Beers include the Fluxuate coffee porter and the Beerception 2 chocolate oatmeal stout
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4771 Arroyo Vista, Suite B, Livermore
The family-owned brewery features a variety of beers, from a Belma Blonde Ale to a Day at the Farm Saison to a Toasted Coconut Baltic Porter.
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138 Fern St., Santa Cruz
This operation screams Santa Cruz, and the brewing actually did start in a shack. Now, they're making such beers as Rhino Chaser barleywine and Lunch Pail rye pale ale.
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3350 Sandy Way, South Lake Tahoe
Relatively new to the Tahoe brew scene, this South Lake spot features the OB (Original Brew) Amber and the Clockwork White Ale.
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1075 E. 20th St., Chico
The craft brewery standard. Ken Grossman's hop-forward Pale Ale helped spark the craft beer movement in 1980, but over the past decade, Sierra Nevada has ventured far beyond West Coast ales and has expanded to North Carolina.
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2031 Fourth St., Berkeley
East Bay outpost for Northern California's largest independent brewery keeps things fresh with straight-from-Chico offerings and a helpful staff.
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10 Squaw Valley Road, McCloud
A nanobrewery and pizzeria. Beer styles include porter, IPA and a Kolsch.
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1300 Central Ave. , McKinleyville
Featuring regular draft offerings along with seasonal brews and special projects. Among the standards is the Macadamia Nut Porter.
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2050 Highway 4, Arnold
Features five main beers, including two wheat ales, and a variety of rotating seasonal brews.
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1326 9th Ave. , San Francisco
The beers at this vast Inner Sunset brewpub have improved markedly under brewmaster Kim Sturdavant, whose Mr. Kite's Pale Ale recently won gold at the Great American Beer Festival.
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19449 Riverside Drive, #101, Sonoma
Small brewery makes a variety of styles. Among the draft beers are Mission Bell Sour Wheat and Enchanted Forest Black IPA.
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620 Treat Ave. , San Francisco
Mission District brewery in a huge metal building features styles that range from porters to pale ales to a kolsch.
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2170 Mission St. , San Francisco
This Mission District joint features a few house-brewed beers and an extensive bourbon selection.
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7704 Bell Road, Windsor
Brewery tap station. Signature beers include a California Common and Flashover IPA.
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280 14th St., San Francisco
One of the newest additions to the San Francisco brewing scene, its beers include a Sloe Jam Saison and a Callista Pale.
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1132 4th St., San Rafael
Draft beers include a Joint Session IPA and the Rye-volution.
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4118 Lake Tahoe Blvd., South Lake Tahoe
This brewpub at Heavenly Village can fuel your ski session with its Avalanche Ale.
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20 Victor Square, Scotts Valley
Family-owned brewery produces small batches in a variety of styles. Recent offerings included a peat-smoked ale and an American brown ale.
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333 California Drive, Burlingame
Features a variety of rotating seasonal and speciality beers plus regular offerings such as Bombay Bomber American Pale Ale.
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2099 S. 10th St., San Jose
Year-round beers include a Double IPA and Lumber Buster American Brown Ale.
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15045 River Road, Guerneville
Small brewery that focuses on a few styles in house on a rotating basis. Recent offerings included a Donkey Punch Pils.
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2001 Second St., Davis
Originally known for its German-style beers, it has branched out into IPAs and stouts.
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1735 Noriega St. , San Francisco
This family-friendly brewpub in the Outer Sunset from Hilary Cherniss of nearby Devil’s Teeth Baking Co. offers a number of house-made brews on tap, including a wheat beer made with Devil’s Teeth sourdough starter, Extra Pale, Rye Amber, Double IPA and a Dry Irish Stout.
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421 Center St. , Yuba
Restaurant and taphouse. Year-round beers include Watertower IPA and Franklin Double IPA.
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475 N. Lake Blvd., Tahoe City
Brewpub. Beers include Ranch Dog Red and Hop Dragon Double IPA. The brewers push the envelope and continue to create extraordinary beers.
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10990 Industrial Way, Truckee
Taproom and brewery. Beers include Party Boy IPA and Krampa - a Belgian strong ale. The brewers push the envelope and continue to create extraordinary beers.
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1171 Homestead Road, #110, Santa Clara
A taproom, bottle shop and self-proclaimed neighborhood brewery whose operators craft one batch at a time.
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4115 Telegraph Ave., Oakland
Oakland outpost features a taproom and beer garden, with beers including the Works Like A Charm saison, Block Party pale ale and Way Fun IPA.
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67007 CA-70 , Blairsden
Brewery regularly rotates its offerings. Brews include an India Red Ale and Ambush IPA. A 9-hole disc golf course is on site, and beer is allowed on the links.
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240 Vernon St., Roseville
Belgian-style brewery that also produces English ales. Features 10 house made beers on draft.
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940 Parker St., Berkeley
Time is the currency of the Rare Barrel, which specializes in wild-fermented sour beers aged in barrels. The beers aren't just tart, like too many American sours; they're balanced with rich malts and sometimes fruit.
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610 Third St. , Santa Rosa
Among the featured beers from this small brewery are the Dark Night Oatmeal Stout and a Kolsch. A great option if Russian River Brewing is overflowing with Pliny hunters.
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661 Howard St. , San Francisco
Stationed near the Moscone Center, the beers here are certified organic. Signature brews include Howard St. IPA, Kozlov Stout and Meyer ESB.
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211 Commercial St., Nevada City
Regular offerings include IPAs and German-style beers, and a range of seasonal brews are always on draft.
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231 G St., Suite 3 , Davis
Among the beers brewed here are Double IPA, Therapy Session IPA, Peloton Pale and MegaMax imperial stout.
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954 Villa St., Mountain View
The first pint was poured here in 1988. Villa Street Pale Ale has a dark straw color and crisp hops.
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9110 Union Park Way, #107, Elk Grove
Nano-artisanal brewery is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Beers include the Hoppy Jefe wheat IPA and the Eskimo Brothers coffee milk stout.
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3747 W. Pacific Ave., Suite F, Sacramento
Small Sactown brewery experiments with all varieties of beer. In addition to this taproom, there is another at 826 Professor Lane, Suite 100, in the capital.
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826 Professor Lane, Suite 100, Sacramento
Taprooms feature year-round beers, as well as seasonal selections. Original taproom located near Sac City College.
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1920 Shattuck Ave., Berkeley
This Berkeley staple is one of the country's oldest operating brewpubs, with its first batch brewed in 1985. The Red Rock Ale is a signature.
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2245 Third St., San Francisco
Dogpatch brewery specializes in West Coast ales and Belgian-style beers. Flagship is the Inception Belgian Tripel.
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1404 Fourth St. , Berkeley
Tours are available at the Berkeley home of the Austrian company that started brewing in 1601.
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102 S. State St., Ukiah
Brewhouse tucked in the Ukiah Ritual Restaurant features organic ales and lagers.
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303 Potrero St. , Santa Cruz
Visits to the coastal brewery are by appointment only.
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157 W. Adams St., Stockton
A variety of beers brewed on site plus guest brews. House beers include Black Cat Stout, Luna Blanca Golden Ale and London Tavern Ale.
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289 Clifford Drive, #B, Lake Almanor
Small brewery with a pair of tasting rooms. Beers include a NorCal Common and Belgian dark quad.
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262 Main St., #5, Chester
Small brewery with a pair of tasting rooms. Beers include a NorCal Common and Belgian dark quad.
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9565 Crossroads Drive, Redding
The taproom at the brewery features beers such as Double Down, an imperial red, as well as tasting room specials.
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6780 Depot St., Sebastopol
Focus is on brewing farmhouse-style beers. Among their favorites is a Sonoma County interpretation of the classic saison.
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1701 Telegraph Ave. , Oakland
Flagship brewery with an indoor-outdoor beer garden.
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3801 18th St. , San Francisco
Small, experimental brewery and the original home of Woods MateVeza IPA.
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422 Clipper Cove Way, San Francisco
Woods beers and house-made barrel aged special releases are served up at this Treasure Island location.
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4045 Judah Street, San Francisco
Woods beers are served up at this Outer Sunset taproom.
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2255 Polk St., San Francisco
Woods beers and guest taps are served up in this mountain lodge-style outpost at the top of Russian Hill.
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1257 Oregon St., Redding
Signature beers served up at the pub include the Hopzerker Swheat Dreams.
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5542 Brisa St., Suite F, Livermore
A full-production microbrewery that's open to the public. Brews include the Sneaky Devil Double IPA.
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