Beer

Best Summertime Bars In San Francisco

These bars really take summertime to the next level with perfect scenery- whether you’re talking about views or crowds.

2013/05/08

Last Drink Call At California Bars Could Become 4 A.M.

The last call for drinks is 2 a.m. in California, but one lawmaker believes that’s just too early to set down the shot glasses and beer steins. State Sen. Mark Leno’s proposal is to let the liquor flow until 4 a.m. as a way to draw more tourists.

2013/04/09

Bay Area Lawyer’s Suit Accuses Anheuser-Busch Of Watered-Down Beer

Beer lovers across the U.S. have accused Anheuser-Busch of watering down its Budweiser, Michelob and other brands, in class-action suits seeking millions in damages.

2013/02/27

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Phil Matier: Anchor Brewing Company Plans Expansion At Giants’ Mission Rock Project

Anchor Brewing Company plans to expand, and is eyeing a large space in the new Mission Rock development south of San Francisco’s AT&T Park.

2013/02/19

California Gov. Jerry Brown discusses pension reform during a news conference on August 28, 2012 in Los Angeles. (Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)

Gov. Brown Offers Book For 49ers Super Bowl Bet

Gov. Jerry Brown was one of the few California politicians yet to announce a bet on Sunday’s Super Bowl matchup, until he offered up a characteristically esoteric wager.

2013/02/01

NorCal Beer Maker Helping Monks Rebuild Spanish Monastery

Monks in a small Northern California town are rebuilding a 16th Century Spanish monastery with help from what may seem an unlikely source: beer.

2012/12/26

A six-pack of Westvleteren 12 is displayed at Ales Unlimited on December 12, 2012 in San Francisco. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Rare Belgian Beer’s U.S. Debut Draws Crowds Seeking $90 Six Pack

Westvleteren 12, a beer brewed by Belgian monks at St. Sixtus Abbey, had never before been released internationally, but monks brewed up some extra this year to raise funds for a new roof and other improvements to the abbey.

2012/12/13

Beer Battle: What’s Served On Tap For Giants, Tigers Offers Insights

While the Fall Classic between the San Francisco Giants and Detroit Tigers pits clubs from two very different cities, the distinctive style and taste of each team’s partisans also pours through the beer taps at their ball yards.

2012/10/25