The 100 Best Beers From San Francisco, Ranked

Bottoms Up
Updated February 1, 2025 89 items
Voting Rules
Vote up the top beers brewed in or near San Francisco, California

The top beers in San Francisco are part of what makes the city one of the premier beer producers in the country. Whether you prefer sour or sweet, pale or dark, fruity or hoppy, the San Francisco brewery scene has options for you. Numerous breweries have popped up in the city over the years, and all of them have delicious brews. Anyone on a mission to find the best beer in San Francisco has come to the right list.

Breweries like The Rare Barrel, Barebottle Brewing Company, and Highwater Brewing are home to some of the most popular beer in San Francisco, and many of these San Francisco beer brands are known for their variety and options. San Francisco IPA, of course, stands out among the most successful varieties, with options like The Secret Truth of the Universe and Orange Julius IPA.

This San Francisco beers list will reflect some famous San Francisco beer people will be familiar with, but it will also offer some less familiar San Francisco craft beer that beer fans should try out next. If you plan to visit sometime soon, check out this list to find some of the best breweries in San Francisco you can stop by on your trip.

So vote up the best San Francisco-brewed beer, then head over and check out some beers from other parts of the country, such as Michigan and Texas.

  • 1

    Sugaree Maple Bourbon Pecan Pie

    • % Alcohol: 9.80
    • Brewery / Brand: High Water Brewing
    • Style: American Strong Ale
    5 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Raspberry Parfait
    2

    Raspberry Parfait

    • % Alcohol: 6.40
    • Brewery / Brand: Fieldwork Brewing Co.
    • Style: American Wild Ale
    3 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Strawberry Melon Flavor Wheel
    3

    Strawberry Melon Flavor Wheel

    • % Alcohol: 7.10
    • Brewery / Brand: Almanac Beer Co.
    • Style: American Wild Ale
    3 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Jammy Pack
    4

    Jammy Pack

    • % Alcohol: 6.50
    • Brewery / Brand: Armistice Brewing Company
    • Style: American Wild Ale
    3 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Comet Dust
    5

    Comet Dust

    • % Alcohol: 6.30
    • Brewery / Brand: Barebottle Brewing Company
    • Style: American IPA
    2 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Blackberry Parfait
    6

    Blackberry Parfait

    • % Alcohol: 6.40
    • Brewery / Brand: Fieldwork Brewing Co.
    • Style: American Wild Ale
    2 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Pirate Bae
    7

    Pirate Bae

    • % Alcohol: 5.00
    • Brewery / Brand: Barebottle Brewing Company
    • Style: American Cream Ale
    2 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Fierce Flowers
    8

    Fierce Flowers

    • % Alcohol: 8.70
    • Brewery / Brand: Barebottle Brewing Company
    • Style: American Imperial IPA
    2 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • 9

    State Of Blending (Batch 2)

    • % Alcohol: 6.40
    • Brewery / Brand: Cellarmaker Brewing Co.
    • Style: Belgian Saison
    2 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Push Pop
    10

    Push Pop

    • % Alcohol: 6.60
    • Brewery / Brand: Temescal Brewing
    • Style: American IPA
    2 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Radler
    11

    Radler

    • % Alcohol: 5.10
    • Brewery / Brand: Two Pitchers Brewing Co.
    • Style: Fruit and Field Beer
    2 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Raspberry Coulis
    12

    Raspberry Coulis

    • % Alcohol: 6.50
    • Brewery / Brand: Armistice Brewing Company
    • Style: Berliner Weisse
    2 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Zappa Powered Jetpack
    13

    Zappa Powered Jetpack

    • % Alcohol: 8.70
    • Brewery / Brand: Barebottle Brewing Company
    • Style: American Imperial IPA
    2 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Orange Julius IPA
    14

    Orange Julius IPA

    • % Alcohol: 6.00
    • Brewery / Brand: San Francisco Brewing Company
    • Style: American IPA
    3 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Business and Pleasure
    15

    Business and Pleasure

    • % Alcohol: 7.00
    • Brewery / Brand: Temescal Brewing
    • Style: American IPA
    3 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Very Best Bad Things
    16

    Very Best Bad Things

    • % Alcohol: 8.00
    • Brewery / Brand: Barebottle Brewing Company
    • Style: American Imperial IPA
    3 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Aged Cherry Ale
    17

    Aged Cherry Ale

    • % Alcohol: 8.00
    • Brewery / Brand: Thirsty Bear Brewing Company
    • Style: American Wild Ale
    1 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • The Secret Truth of the Universe
    18

    The Secret Truth of the Universe

    • % Alcohol: 6.60
    • Brewery / Brand: Barebottle Brewing Company
    • Style: American IPA
    1 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Fortuitous Bloom
    19

    Fortuitous Bloom

    • % Alcohol: 6.00
    • Brewery / Brand: The Rare Barrel
    • Style: American Wild Ale
    1 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • DDH Pulp
    20

    DDH Pulp

    • % Alcohol: 6.90
    • Brewery / Brand: Fieldwork Brewing Co.
    • Style: New England IPA
    1 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • More Idols Than Realities
    21

    More Idols Than Realities

    • % Alcohol: 11.70
    • Brewery / Brand: Fieldwork Brewing Co.
    • Style: American Wild Ale
    1 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Pink Panther
    22

    Pink Panther

    • % Alcohol: 5.40
    • Brewery / Brand: Calicraft Brewing Co.
    • Style: Belgian Saison
    1 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • 23

    Animal

    • % Alcohol: 7.40
    • Brewery / Brand: Fort Point Beer Company
    • Style: American IPA
    1 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Le Jardin
    24

    Le Jardin

    • % Alcohol: 4.70
    • Brewery / Brand: Gilman Brewing Company
    • Style: American Wild Ale
    1 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Maison de Champagne
    25

    Maison de Champagne

    • % Alcohol: 6.50
    • Brewery / Brand: Gilman Brewing Company
    • Style: Belgian Saison
    1 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • 26

    Local Honey

    • % Alcohol: 7.00
    • Brewery / Brand: Cervecreia de Mate Veza
    • Style: American Blonde Ale
    1 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Tangerang
    27

    Tangerang

    • % Alcohol: 5.20
    • Brewery / Brand: The Rare Barrel
    • Style: American Wild Ale
    1 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • POG Saison
    28

    POG Saison

    • % Alcohol: 6.60
    • Brewery / Brand: Almanac Beer Co.
    • Style: Belgian Saison
    1 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • 29

    Santa's Brass

    • % Alcohol: 13.80
    • Brewery / Brand: Drake's Brewing Co.
    • Style: British Barleywine
    1 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Dreamrider!
    30

    Dreamrider!

    • % Alcohol: 6.80
    • Brewery / Brand: Bartlett Hall
    • Style: American IPA
    1 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Future World
    31

    Future World

    • % Alcohol: 6.60
    • Brewery / Brand: Bartlett Hall
    • Style: American IPA
    1 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Love is Love
    32

    Love is Love

    • % Alcohol: 6.80
    • Brewery / Brand: Temescal Brewing
    • Style: American IPA
    1 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Bitter Holiday
    33

    Bitter Holiday

    • % Alcohol: 4.10
    • Brewery / Brand: Triple Rock Brewery
    • Style: American Pale Ale
    1 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • 34

    Wolfback Ridge IPA

    • % Alcohol: 6.50
    • Brewery / Brand: Headlands Brewing Co.
    • Style: American IPA
    1 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • 35

    Manzanita

    • % Alcohol: 6.50
    • Brewery / Brand: Fort Point Beer Company
    • Style: German Rauchbier
    1 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Octo Juicy
    36

    Octo Juicy

    • % Alcohol: 7.20
    • Brewery / Brand: Seven Stills Brewery and Distillery
    • Style: American IPA
    1 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Kahuna Shake
    37

    Kahuna Shake

    • % Alcohol: 7.25
    • Brewery / Brand: Seven Stills Brewery and Distillery
    • Style: American IPA
    1 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Sister Madeline
    38

    Sister Madeline

    • % Alcohol: 6.20
    • Brewery / Brand: Laughing Monk Brewing
    • Style: New England IPA
    1 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  •  Hop Hammock
    39

    Hop Hammock

    • % Alcohol: 6.20
    • Brewery / Brand: 21st Amendment Brewery
    • Style: American Brut IPA
    1 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Irma
    40

    Irma

    • % Alcohol: 9.20
    • Brewery / Brand: Marin Brewing Company
    • Style: American Imperial Porter
    1 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Emperor Norton
    41

    Emperor Norton

    • % Alcohol: 10.20
    • Brewery / Brand: Anchor Brewing Company
    • Style: California Common/Steam Beer
    1 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • 42

    Perpetual Motion

    • % Alcohol: 6.00
    • Brewery / Brand: Ale Industries
    • Style: American Wild Ale
    1 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Sour Kush
    43

    Sour Kush

    • % Alcohol: 4.40
    • Brewery / Brand: Ale Industries
    • Style: Belgian Saison
    1 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • 44

    Map Of The Sun

    • % Alcohol: 6.30
    • Brewery / Brand: The Rare Barrel
    • Style: American Wild Ale
    2 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Homeschool Valedictorian
    45

    Homeschool Valedictorian

    • % Alcohol: 6.50
    • Brewery / Brand: Barebottle Brewing Company
    • Style: American IPA
    2 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Scurvy Fighter
    46

    Scurvy Fighter

    • % Alcohol: 5.40
    • Brewery / Brand: Barebottle Brewing Company
    • Style: American Pale Ale
    2 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • New New Sour IPA w/ Citra and Mosaic
    47

    New New Sour IPA w/ Citra and Mosaic

    • % Alcohol: 6.70
    • Brewery / Brand: The Rare Barrel
    • Style: American IPA
    2 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Soliloquy
    48

    Soliloquy

    • % Alcohol: 5.40
    • Brewery / Brand: The Rare Barrel
    • Style: American Wild Ale
    2 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Greetings From Raspberry Park
    49

    Greetings From Raspberry Park

    • % Alcohol: 7.00
    • Brewery / Brand: Fieldwork Brewing Co.
    • Style: American Wild Ale
    2 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Rum Barrel Aged Eliza
    50

    Rum Barrel Aged Eliza

    • % Alcohol: 10.50
    • Brewery / Brand: Fieldwork Brewing Co.
    • Style: English Sweet/Milk Stout
    2 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • 51

    Headzo #3

    • % Alcohol: 18.50
    • Brewery / Brand: Drake's Brewing Co.
    • Style: American Strong Ale
    2 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • 52

    Oaked Hopocalypse

    • % Alcohol: 9.30
    • Brewery / Brand: Drake's Brewing Co.
    • Style: American Imperial IPA
    2 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • 53

    Campfire Stout

    • % Alcohol: 6.50
    • Brewery / Brand: High Water Brewing
    • Style: American Stout
    2 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  •  Syndicate No. 4
    54

    Syndicate No. 4

    • % Alcohol: 10.00
    • Brewery / Brand: Speakeasy Ales & Lagers
    • Style: American Imperial Stout
    2 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Giant's Grove
    55

    Giant's Grove

    • % Alcohol: 8.40
    • Brewery / Brand: Barebottle Brewing Company
    • Style: American Imperial IPA
    2 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Rainbow Drops
    56

    Rainbow Drops

    • % Alcohol: 5.80
    • Brewery / Brand: Barebottle Brewing Company
    • Style: American Pale Ale
    2 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • Home, Sour Home
    57

    Home, Sour Home

    • % Alcohol: 5.80
    • Brewery / Brand: The Rare Barrel
    • Style: American Wild Ale
    2 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  •  Bourbon Barrel Lagered Andrew Schwartzbier
    58

    Bourbon Barrel Lagered Andrew Schwartzbier

    • % Alcohol: 5.70
    • Brewery / Brand: Cellarmaker Brewing Co.
    • Style: German Schwarzbier
    2 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • 2 Hop (Exp 06277 & Centennial)
    59

    2 Hop (Exp 06277 & Centennial)

    • % Alcohol: 5.80
    • Brewery / Brand: Faction Brewing
    • Style: American Pale Ale
    2 votes
    Is this beer tasty?
  • 60

    The 510 Malt Liquor

    • % Alcohol: 7.50
    • Brewery / Brand: Drake's Brewing Co.
    • Style: American Malt Liquor
    2 votes
    Is this beer tasty?