Heading to SF from NJ for 49er Game

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  1. megamass

    megamass Initiate (0) Oct 30, 2008 New Jersey

    Hey my buddy is flying to San Fran from Jersey for the 49er game this weekend. What are some of the best bottle shops he should go to. Anyplace that might have some hard to get beers. He is looking for IPAs, Barleywines, Imperial Stouts and Barrel Aged beers that we don't get in east coast distribution. Also what are some good beer bars he should hit up. Any help is much appreciated.
     
    #1 megamass, Jan 10, 2013
  2. juankzas

    juankzas Initiate (0) Jun 13, 2008 Mexico

    I was told City Beer Store in SOMA is the best bottle shop.
     
    #2 juankzas, Jan 10, 2013
  3. Weezerfenix

    Weezerfenix Initiate (0) Feb 21, 2011 California

    City Beer Store is your bet place in the city for bottles....Beer Bars......Toronado, Zeitgeist, Amsterdam Cafe, Monks Kettle, La Trappe, Public House for bars... Magnolia, Thirsty Bear, 21st Amendment, for breweries
     
    #3 Weezerfenix, Jan 10, 2013
  4. mills16

    mills16 Initiate (0) May 12, 2009 New Jersey

    Are any of those Beer bars and/or the 3 breweries you listed near eachother where I could walk to? Or all will need a cab ride?
     
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  5. AptosBeerDrinker

    AptosBeerDrinker Initiate (0) Aug 9, 2011 California

    Everything mentioned +Ales Unlimited.


    Go Niners.
     
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  6. megamass

    megamass Initiate (0) Oct 30, 2008 New Jersey

    Nice! Thanks so much eveybody.
     
    #6 megamass, Jan 10, 2013
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  7. AptosBeerDrinker

    AptosBeerDrinker Initiate (0) Aug 9, 2011 California

    Is your friend a Packers fan? If so, I have some alternative suggestions.
     
    #7 AptosBeerDrinker, Jan 10, 2013
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  8. walterfredo

    walterfredo Savant (1,032) Nov 22, 2011 California
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    I'll add Healthy Spirits for bottles too.

    Go niners indeed!
     
    #8 walterfredo, Jan 10, 2013
  9. evilc

    evilc Initiate (0) Jan 27, 2012 California

    Healthy Spirits has a lot of excellent Belgians, not much of other styles. They did have a lot of 50/50 a few weeks ago. Both '11 and '12.
     
    #9 evilc, Jan 10, 2013
  10. megamass

    megamass Initiate (0) Oct 30, 2008 New Jersey

    He is die hard 49er fan!
     
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  11. AptosBeerDrinker

    AptosBeerDrinker Initiate (0) Aug 9, 2011 California

    OK, then I won't recommend Young Ellis Food Center at the corner of Jones and Ellis for their "killer" craft brew selection.
     
    #11 AptosBeerDrinker, Jan 10, 2013
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  12. megamass

    megamass Initiate (0) Oct 30, 2008 New Jersey

    I don't know if your drunk ass should be walking around lol
     
    #12 megamass, Jan 10, 2013
  13. 4kbrianb

    4kbrianb Initiate (0) Jan 2, 2013 California

    Been a few years since I lived there, so guys who are still up there can correct me if I am wrong. But i seem to remember a couple little tavern/bars around Polk st. and Post st.? Granted I wasn;t drinking anything spectacular back then, but I do remember them having some great local options that I never tried.... looking back I sure wish I did!
     
    #13 4kbrianb, Jan 10, 2013
  14. 4kbrianb

    4kbrianb Initiate (0) Jan 2, 2013 California

    and ya I know that intersection is kind of hit or miss dirt bag/dirty/hipster... but the city is full of gems... even in the tenderloin haha.
     
    #14 4kbrianb, Jan 10, 2013
  15. juankzas

    juankzas Initiate (0) Jun 13, 2008 Mexico

    Amsterdam Cafe is 1.5 blocks away from Polk/Post intersection
     
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  16. mills16

    mills16 Initiate (0) May 12, 2009 New Jersey

    hahaha, great point...noted
     
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  17. drgarage

    drgarage Initiate (0) Aug 19, 2008 California

    Hemlock is right there, too.
     
    #17 drgarage, Jan 10, 2013
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  18. 4kbrianb

    4kbrianb Initiate (0) Jan 2, 2013 California

    Ya! That is the place I was trying to remember. I accidently stumbled in to that place... without cash of course. and had to go on a mission to find an ATM. but I liked its grimeyness.
     
    #18 4kbrianb, Jan 10, 2013
  19. drgarage

    drgarage Initiate (0) Aug 19, 2008 California

    Thought you said you had to go the Mission for an ATM. Which would have been a long way to travel...
     
    #19 drgarage, Jan 10, 2013
  20. 4kbrianb

    4kbrianb Initiate (0) Jan 2, 2013 California

    oh jesus, I wouldn't have made it!

    off topic, and I am sorry to steal the thread, but it may send you to a cool place. Has anyone tried the oyster bar or whatever that opened up in the Castro? I walked by it last time I was up there and there were at least 10 people waiting outside.... looked like only about 20-30 people fit inside. Anyone?
     
    #20 4kbrianb, Jan 10, 2013
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