San Francisco Beer Week is an annual event dedicated to the Bay Area’s burgeoning craft beer industry, inviting local breweries, restaurants, and bars to showcase new and unique beers. There are more than 700 Bay Area events scheduled for this year, including more than 130 in the South Bay and the Peninsula.
Check out this list of our picks for the hottest San Francisco Beer Week events in San Jose and Silicon Valley.
For more information and the full list of SF Beer Week events that can be searched by region, visit: www.SFBeerWeek.org/schedule
Saturday 23 January
Beer for breakfast
Stuft Pizza, 1426 Dempsey Rd., Milpitas
The Brewing Company founders will touch a barrel of their Breakfast Stout that was made with lots of coffee and chocolate. If ever a beer was perfect for breakfast … 11 am-10pm.
Herb ales of propolis with artisan pairings
Whole Foods Market, 774 Emerson Street, Palo Alto
Propolis Brewing, a Washington state-based producer of traditional old-world herbal beers, will sample a variety of their unique beers, each paired with a selection of artisanal meats and cheeses. 2 pm-5pm.
El Beerwalk and Japantown San Jose
Explore the unique shops and local businesses in San Jose’s historic Japantown business district while enjoying fine beers from a dozen local breweries. Tickets: $ 30 in advance, $ 38 per day. Buy tickets at thebeerwalk.com, 2 pm-6pm
Cena Brewmaster – Ruhstaller Farm & Yard
The Table, 1110 Willow Street, San José
Join The Table as we welcome you to Ruhstaller Farm & Yard to host a 4-course tasting menu, featuring locally grown beers paired with seasonal American fare. Space is limited and only by reservation.
Admission: $ 70 (excluding tax / tips). Menu . Call for reservations, 408-655-7024. 6 pm-9pm
Monday January 25
Conoce a Firestone Walker // Barrelworks Barrelmeister, Jeffers Richardson
Original Gravity Public House, 66 S 1st St, San José
Join Barrelmeister Jeffers Richardson of Firestone Walker who is in charge of the draft beers and his wild beer project, Barrelworks. Featuring an extremely rare and exclusive Firestone and Barrelworks beer keg line, a food pairing pop-up menu. 5 pm-10pm.
Tuesday, January 26
Tiki Tuesday con Ballast Point Brewing & Spirits
Harry’s Hofbrau, 390 Saratoga Ave, San José, CA
Join Ballast Point for handcrafted tropical cocktails made with Ballast Point Spirits in Ballast Tiki mugs that you can take home with your purchase. The event will also have a long list of rare and draft beers.
Wednesday, January 27
7th Annual Women-Only Craft Beer Tasting and Appreciation Night
Devils Canyon Brewing Company, 935 Washington St, San Carlos
A tasting event for women to sample beers in a casual setting, even guests can wear sweatshirts! Devils Canyon Brewery Owner Kristiann Garrett will conduct a blind tasting to help participants discover new beers, flavors, complexities and styles. Admission: $ 30. More information and tickets. 6 pm-9pm.
Friday January 29
Social Ice Cream
20 Twenty Cheese Bar, 1389 Lincoln Ave, San José
Have you ever had an “adult” root beer float? This event features stouts, porters, Belgians, cider floats, and more. They will also offer special ice creams throughout the event. 1 pm-7pm. More information.
Saturday January 30
Sour Fest 6.0
Original Gravity Public House, 66 S. 1st St., San José
The sixth annual version of Original Gravity’s popular sour beer lover’s celebration featuring over 20 hard-to-find sour beers and some extremely limited bottles. 12 pm-11:30pm
