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  • Lesley E
    1 contribution
    Great time , great history lesson!
    So much fun! Our guide Pedro was knowledgeable and enthusiastic about Anchor. We received very generous samples of many beers and it was a festive environment. We will come back when friends come to town!
    Review of: Anchor Brewing Company
    Written November 12, 2022
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  • Aaron N
    San Francisco, CA2 contributions
    The burger...
    The grass fed burger slaps so hard... best I’ve had! The fried pickles, the old fashions.. all of it! Vibes going up!! Jair was the best server as well😁
    Review of: Seven Stills Brewery and Distillery
    Written March 11, 2021
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  • April
    Beaverton, OR362 contributions
    New Style Pizza
    Our son took us to Cellarmaker while we were visiting. I was impressed with the pizza crust. It was puffy and served cut in squares. It was out of this world delicious. We also had a kale salad side dish that was plenty for the four of us. They offer fresh vegetables with a twist on the sauces. Highly recommend if you are looking for something out of the ordinary of your routine pizza crust and toppings.
    Review of: Cellarmaker Brewing Company
    Written September 2, 2019
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  • bg564
    Windhoek, Namibia859 contributions
    Good selection of beers
    Not sure how we wandered across the Black Hammer but they had a lot of beers on tap so we decided to stay. Unfortunately it was a weekday and there was a big after work crowd that was there for the pub quiz so it was quite full of a twenty something professionals. We found a table outside and had to go in to get beers but it was still a good atmosphere. Once the pub quiz was over the place started to thin out.
    Review of: Black Hammer Brewing
    Written May 27, 2022
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  • Jeff K
    Pittsburgh, PA1,560 contributions
    Excellent Brewpub
    I was very impressed with Anchor Public Taps. We stopped here on a Saturday afternoon and it was about half full. Nice friendly crowd and there were no lines to get beer.

    They had all of the beers that they bottle on tap plus 10-12 limited editions. I had three limited editions including an Imperial Stout, that were excellent.

    Frankie’s Tacos food tuck was there with a large and varied menu. The duck quesadilla was really good and highly recommended.

    Really glad we stopped and hope to return.
    Review of: Anchor Public Taps
    Written July 17, 2022
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  • slidingdown
    San Francisco, CA59 contributions
    The best brewery in San Francisco
    This place is really different. It's not the easiest place to get to but it's worth the drive. They have a fun vibe with little nooks to sit in and custom patterns on the seats. Their beer list is long and varied and, frankly, all great. Among the classics like Big Daddy and Prohibition, you can also enjoy a Saison, red, double barrel aged Stout or even a white IPA. I'm sad that they don't make the Fixed Fight anymore but they care deeply about their beers and are always ready to chat about them in a non-pretentious, genuine way. They sell some very cool merchandise, too.
    Review of: Speakeasy Ales & Lagers
    Written January 1, 2019
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  • K S
    Conshohocken, PA270 contributions
    Close to Oracle Park
    Come here before or after visiting Oracle Park for snacks, beer and cider. Super friendly service and lots of local color. Loved the industrial chic ambiance, very appropriate.
    Review of: Local Brewing Co.
    Written October 16, 2019
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  • Gwen P
    Fort Erie, Canada10 contributions
    Tasty brews and grub
    We were looking for a place to eat close to our hotel in Fisherman's wharf and looked up the reviews on this place. While the reviews varied, we decided to give it a try. Lots of TVs and the music was perfect for us. We enjoyed Revenge of the Nerdts Sour and SFB Co Hard Seltzer - Dragon fruit as well as the Electric Slide Stawberry Lemonade Sour. We enjoued Cheddar Bacon tots, grilled cheese and soup and Clam chowder. After a busy day, it was just right for us.
    Review of: San Francisco Brewing Company
    Written June 1, 2022
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  • SouthwoodTruck
    Syracuse, NY459 contributions
    Nice local beer place
    Got there by chance and I would go again. Easy to get to from where I was and there was street parking. Guys were friendly and nice. Had a few beers. Plenty to choose from.
    Review of: Laughing Monk Brewing
    Written October 28, 2022
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  • Nima Y
    2 contributions
    Sake to me! (sorry)
    My partner and I wanted to do something to explore the city we live in a little bit more, and stumbled upon this tasting class for sake, which both have never done. The location is a little off-the-beaten path from where we live downtown, but it was worth it. We had a variety of different sakes and little bites to compare taste and smell before and after. Jake & Noriko explained the process in detail and gave us a tour. It gave me a new found appreciation for sake, and we were thrilled at the opportunity to by a bottle to take home.

    Oh, and I almost forgot the most important thing! Once the sake is brewed (yes, brewed), there is a byproduct leftover called sake kasu which can be used in different, fun recipes. Since we coincidentally had a empty container in our car from lunch earlier, they gave us some to take home, as well as some recipes! We made the most killer chocolate mousse AND salad dressing because of it.

    This is a fun, unique experience that locals and visitors should both try!
    Review of: Sequoia Sake Company
    Written October 10, 2018
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  • IlariaK
    Saratoga, CA804 contributions
    Great little brewery!
    great little brewery with outdoor seating and excellent service. The pies are great too (but a bit small) and you're right next door to a creamery - perfect!
    Review of: Ferment.Drink.Repeat - FDR Brwery
    Written October 1, 2020
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  • Rodrigo V
    Guadalajara, Mexico422 contributions
    Amazing concept
    Big warehouse with some alright food but extremely tasty beers, a good atmosphere, shuffleboards and gentle staff. This place really is a SF gem.
    Review of: Barebottle Brewing Company
    Written April 11, 2022
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  • jessortz
    Bailey, CO98 contributions
    A Unique experience!
    This is a great place to visit and the owner is a wealth of information, fun to interact with other people on the tour.
    Review of: The San Francisco Mead Company
    Written May 8, 2019
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  • kimtravelnut
    Kailua-Kona, HI126 contributions
    Our Favorite
    While in San Francisco this past weekend our best friend who lives there took a group of us Brewery hopping. Hands down Harmonic had the best beer, atmosphere, vibe. We loved the place! They have food trucks come in and sell snacks. There were young families there and dogs. Which totally made the vibe even better. They hired a band to come in and play while we happened to be there and we really liked them. If you're looking for a fun brewery to hang out at while in town, we highly recommend this one. It's back in an industrial area so if it seems like you're going in the wrong direction, you're not.
    Review of: Harmonic Brewing
    Written February 25, 2019
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  • Thomas V
    Oakland, CA14,303 contributions
    We had a Party Here
    It's an institution and it's a bar and it's a restaurant. We had a retirement party here and it was a good space for socializing. Good appetizers and good service.
    Review of: Gordon Biersch
    Written October 19, 2019
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