Liquid Bread Magazine

21/03/2020

Want to know what Bay Area breweries are still selling fresh beer to the public?

Though the coronavirus is striking the beer industry hard, many Bay Area breweries are offering takeout and delivery options to keep their employees and businesses afloat.

The novel coronavirus impact to Bay Area craft breweries has forced many to switch to takeout, delivery and online sales to keep their businesses afloat.

05/08/2019

18/01/2019

Can't decide which of the nearly 1,000 San Francisco Beer Week events to check out this year? Our editors have a few recommendations to help guide your taste buds.

San Francisco Beer Week 2019 kicks off February 1 and has grown to nearly 1,000 beer-centric events around the Bay Area. Much like grocery shopping when hungry, sifting through and deciding what events to attend can be difficult, especially when thirsty. Though by no means comprehensive, we’ve ass...

03/12/2018

BEER CLUB: AleSmith Brewing Company's Order of the Anvil Beer Club promises to be another treat for those seeking rare variations of the iconic Speedway Stout and other releases from the San Diego-based brewery. Read more about the exclusive membership in our latest feature story.

Ever found yourself in a line around the block, a packed tap takeover of a sought-after vertical, or simply too late to the beer store to pick up that rare release? While you can’t alleviate those issues for every beer, the good news is AleSmith Brewing Company is making premium releases attainabl...

31/08/2018

SF BEER NEWS: Several SF craft beer companies have had big news this week, so we put together a roundup highlighting several: the opening of City Beer Store's new Mission St. location, Cellarmaker Brewing Company and Fort Point Beer Company announcing new locations, and Black Sands Beer announcing the business is for sale.

City Beer Store's reopens on Mission St., Cellarmaker announces Bernal Heights location, Fort Point announces Valencia St. location, & Black Sands for sale.

06/08/2018

Coming off the heels of and Bay Area breweries delivered with some new IPAs, in addition to other varietals for those less hoppy-inclined folks. Check out our roundup for beers from the likes of:

Novel Brewing Company, Laughing Monk Brewing, Original Pattern Brewing Co. and Armistice Brewing Company.

This week, IPAs are in. National IPA Day bleeds into the weekend with three new releases. If IPAs aren’t your thing, don’t worry. There are a couple other solid options for those yearning to broaden their horizons. North Bay Russian River Brewing – Want to try a beer that’s naturally ferment...

28/07/2018

Wherever you are in the Bay Area, your local neighborhood breweries are tapping summer heat quenchers. Check out our roundup this week from the likes of Crooked Goat Brewing, Cellarmaker Brewing Company and Fieldwork Brewing Company.

This week, beers with a variety of flavor profiles and alcohol percentages are trending. Fieldwork’s newest lager may be best suited for those long, unbearably hot summer days. On the other hand, Cellarmaker now offers a fruity Double IPA to wind down the evening. Or get it started? That’s entir...

20/07/2018

Our friends at Camino Brewing Company are hosting a Summer Jubilee party tomorrow with BBQ, tacos, hot dogs, fruit, music and special beer releases from the brewery. Admission is free, so if you find yourself in the South Bay, we highly recommend stopping and celebrating.

Info and beer tickets available here: http://caminobrewing.com/event/first-annual-camino-jubilee/.

04/05/2018

NEW BEER ROUNDUP: In this roundup of new beers from Bay Area breweries, the flow of hazy IPAs continue to pour from local taprooms, as do some more traditional styles not always seen on tap (anyone heard of a Scottish 80 Shilling ale?).

Check out our new beer roundup with offerings from the likes of Armistice Brewing Company, Novel Brewing Company, Alpha Acid Brewing Company, Standard Deviant Brewing and Loma Brewing Company.

This week, we’re seeing not one, but two award-winning beers that are both hazy and juicy coming into taprooms near you. In addition to this trend, Bay Area breweries are whipping out ales in traditional styles I’ll bet you don’t see every day: Scottish Shillings and German maibocks. Curious? ...

04/05/2018

San Jose's newest brewery taproom, Camino Brewing Company, opened its doors to the public just a few weeks ago. The brewery has already earned a reputation from having its beers distributed across the Bay Area, such as their "Cafe con Leche, a delectably creamy coffee milk stout made with Chromatic Coffee that is served everywhere from Avaya Stadium to local bars."

There’s a mantra at Camino Brewing that says, “Beer brings strangers together.” In a sprawling area of over 1 million residents, the city of San Jose has a surprisingly low number of craft breweries — ten, to be exact. The majority of locals spend their days on tech campuses, in their cars b...

17/04/2018

From an enormous whiskey selection (including a whiskey club), Bay Area craft beers and a locally sourced menu, the new Beer Baron is a must stop for any craft drink lover looking for a delicious blend of community and local offerings.

The Beer Baron is now open in Oakland, bringing along its winning selection of hundreds of whiskeys, local-centric beer tap list, and extraordinary locally-sourced food menu.

13/04/2018

Looking for the latest beer releases from Bay Area breweries? Our latest roundup has the scoop: liquidbreadmag.com/new-beer-041218. And don't miss our latest brewery profiles of Shady Oak Barrel House and Devil's Canyon Brewing Co.!

06/04/2018

NEW BEERS: This week, Bay Area breweries are unleashing coconut, kiwi and bay leaf-infused beers to their taproom offerings. Check out our weekly roundup to see what came out this week from the likes of...

Armistice Brewing Company, Novel Brewing Company, Black Hammer Brewing and Golden State Brewery.

This week, breweries in the Bay Area thought way outside of the box to incorporate unusual ingredients and combinations into their newest releases. Ranging from coconut stouts to kiwi goses, the selection we’re seeing this week offers a chance to explore flavors and profiles we don’t see every d...

04/04/2018

NEW BREWERY: Shady Oak Barrel House is nearing their opening to the public this Spring. A North Bay brewery specializing in sours, Shady Oak aims to inject new flavors into the scene for those looking for something beyond the IPA.

“There’s nothing that pi**es me off more than mediocre beer, and there’s a lot of it out there.” Standing next to the wooden foundation of an unfinished bartop, Steve Doty says, “There’s not nearly enough sour beer in this world.” As we look up at over 10,000 gallons of sour beer patie...

03/04/2018

Beers with CBD, blackberries and wild yeasts? Check out our weekly roundup of new release from Bay Area breweries at a taproom near you from the likes of:

Gilman Brewing Company, Black Hammer Brewing, Armistice Brewing Company, Alpha Acid Brewing Company and Uproar Brewing Company.

This week, we’ve been seeing beautiful warm weather in the Bay, which calls for lighter brews and fruity additions. Check out the newest releases hitting taprooms all over the Bay Area to see where you can get a cold pint to wash away all your worries. San Francisco Black Hammer Brewing — Back o...

24/03/2018

Another week, another slew of new beers to hit local Bay Area taprooms. This week, sour and tropical-flavored beers dominate the new releases.

Check out our weekly roundup of new beer releases from the likes of Barebottle Brewing Company, Sonoma Springs Brewing Company, GravSouth Brew Co., Gilman Brewing Company and Novel Brewing Company.

Spring is officially here, and Bay Area breweries are harnessing the beautiful bounty of nature by incorporating fresh fruity flavors and tropical juices into their newest releases. San Francisco Barebottle Brewing — The Pineapple Tart Monster is now available at Barebottle as part of their new so...

21/03/2018

From repurposing and reusing what's been thrown away by others, to establishing a community-centric watering hole, Devil's Canyon Brewing Co. in San Carlos continues to stand as a prime example of what it means to be a sustainable and community-first brewery.

“It’s all about making good beer, trying to fit into the community and finding the right way to give to the community.”

In the former Tesla warehouse in San Carlos, just thirty five minutes south of San Francisco, Devil’s Canyon Brewing opens its doors for another busy Friday night. Live music echoes throughout the expansive space, hushing the sound of the rain outside. Families and friends laugh and mingle underne...

19/03/2018

There's no shortage of new beers debuting at Bay Area breweries this week. Check out our weekly roundup of the post-St. Patricks Day releases hitting your local taps.

Beers from the likes of Novel Brewing Company, Armistice Brewing Company, Temescal Brewing, Barebottle Brewing Company and Crooked Goat Brewing.

Sticking out among the sea of IPAs this week is the Flying Blind oatmeal stout from this Oakland brewery. Rich aromas of chocolate, coffee and caramel present themselves in this smooth beer that’s darker than an episode of “The Handmaid’s Tale.”

17/03/2018

NEW BEERS: Check out our weekly roundup of some new beers to hit the taps of local breweries around the Bay Area.

Beers from the likes of Alpha Acid Brewing Company, Barebottle Brewing Company and Temescal Brewing.

This week, Bay Area breweries released different IPAs showcasing specific hops and malts rather than overpowering the beers with additives. Among the various IPAs is an imperial stout reminiscent of chocolate and coffee, and a lighter pale ale to satisfy crisp, citrus cravings. East Bay Temescal Bre...

02/03/2018

This week across the Bay Area, juicy and tropical beers — including passion fruit and piña colada inspirations — hit the taps of local breweries.

Check out our weekly roundup to see some new releases from the likes of Armistice Brewing Company, Novel Brewing Company, Sonoma Springs Brewing Company, Barebottle Brewing Company and Alpha Acid Brewing Company.

This week, light, fruit-forward beers dominated the spotlight in the Bay Area, teasing the arrival of spring and offering us citrusy alternatives to dark winter styles. North Bay Sonoma Springs Brewing — Knockin’ Fruits Passionfruit Wit is one of the newest beers to hit the taps in the Sonoma br...

23/01/2018

It's almost time for SF Beer Week! Our staff has assembled a shortlist of 10 events to highlight some of the tasty things happening that week.

Check out some of the events provided by Harmonic Brewing, Triple Voodoo Brewery, Laughing Monk Brewing, Comrades Brewing, Clandestine Brewing, Original Pattern Brewing Co., Pacific Pinball Museum, WesBurger 'N' More, The Dark Horse Inn, Ferment Drink Repeat - FDR Brewery, Sirwisa Brewing Collective and The Ave Bar.

SF Beer Week is returning for its 10 year anniversary, and the beer industry is once again laying out a slew of events for beer lovers to enjoy the best of what the Bay has to offer.

14/10/2017

Bay Area businesses are mobilizing to donate and fundraise for North Bay fire relief efforts. Many local breweries are also contributing by committing taproom sales, special beer releases or facilitating the delivery of needed supplies.

Though not comprehensive, we've highlighted some breweries across the Bay that have announced ways they'll donate.

The devastation and impact of the fires in Napa and Sonoma Counties has hit the entire Bay Area hard and is on course to be one of the worst disasters in California’s history. Though so much damage has been done (and continues), Bay Area citizens and organizations have mobilized to support those dis...

16/09/2017

From a slew of classic beer styles with huge flavors and ongoing weekly community events (and tasty food popups), Federation Brewing in Oakland is one of the newest additions to the local brewing scene.

OAKLAND — If brewing beer can be likened to any other artform, then playing and composing music is an apt comparison. For Aram Cretan and Matt Hunter, who met each other in junior high band and went on to open Federation Brewing in the Jack London Square district of Oakland this past February, the t...

29/08/2017

NEW BEER ALERT: Bay Area breweries are pushing out a ton of new IPAs this week, just in time to help quench the ongoing heat waves.

Check out this roundup for highlights from breweries like Armistice Brewing Company, Federation Brewing, Local Brewing Co., Anchor Brewing Company, 21st Amendment Brewery, Hermitage Brewing Company, Half Moon Bay Brewing Company and Sacrilege Brewery + Kitchen.

(Photo: Armistice Brewing Company) Heat waves sweep the Bay Area and local breweries respond with hazy IPAs, juicy collaborations and single hop varietals to help quench these sunny days. Check out this roundup of new releases to hit the taps of local Bay Area breweries this week. East Bay Armistice...

06/06/2017

Bay Area breweries released a ton of new beers throughout the region this week, including a gluten-free beer, some new bottles/cans, and lots of fresh tap offerings.

Gilman Brewing Company Barebottle Brewing Company Alpha Acid Brewing Company Black Hammer Brewing Brasserie Saint James San Francisco Sonoma Springs Brewing Company

Summer isn’t quite here yet, but that’s not stopping Bay Area breweries from kicking out summer quenchers. This week’s highlights include new bottles and canned releases, a gluten-free beer, and a multitude of fresh tap offerings across the region. East Bay Gilman Brewing – The Berkeley brewery is d...

28/03/2017

Always a great day when we get to add more breweries to our expanding brewery map. We're excited to add Almanac San Francisco Taproom and Gilman Brewing Company to the list!

120+ breweries inhabit the San Francisco Bay Area. Check out the growing map of all East Bay, North Bay, South Bay, SF & Peninsula breweries.

02/02/2017

SF BEER WEEK: With the weeklong beer celebration kicking off in almost a week, we highlighted 10 events across the Bay Area.

Check out some of the events hosted by the likes of Cleophus Quealy Beer Company, Alpha Acid Brewing Company, Blue Oak Brewing Company, Wine Affairs, The Ave Bar, Seven Stills, Libertine Brewing Company, 21st Amendment Brewery, The Monk's Kettle, Speakeasy Ales & Lagers and Laughing Monk Brewing.

Liquid Bread highlights 10 SF Beer Week 2017 events that showcase special pairings, rare beer and out-of-area breweries.

13/01/2017

We're excited to add some new additions to our map. Check out the list, now including the taprooms of East Brother Beer Company, Standard Deviant Brewing, San Francisco Brewing Co., Almanac San Francisco Taproom and Blue Oak Brewing Company.

120+ breweries inhabit the San Francisco Bay Area. Check out the growing map of all East Bay, North Bay, South Bay, SF & Peninsula breweries.

07/12/2016

Berkeley-based brewery, Fieldwork Brewing Company, announced this morning their plans to open a beer garden at Bay Meadows in San Mateo this upcoming Spring 2017.

BERKELEY — Craft beer lovers in the Peninsula are about to get a new watering hole from one of the Bay Area’s growing breweries. Fieldwork Brewing Company of Berkeley announced the opening of a new 4,500 square foot beer garden for this coming Spring 2017 at Bay Meadows in San Mateo. The new locatio...

05/12/2016

NEW BEER: Check out the highlights of new releases from Bay Area breweries from the likes of ThirstyBear Organic Brewery, Local Brewing Co., Social Kitchen & Brewery, Faction Brewing, Fogbelt Brewing Company and Peter B's Brewpub.

SAN FRANCISCO — Barrel aged brews are making an appearance along with the always popular IPAs. With a variety of hop flavors along with some vanilla and coffee beans, this brew list is sure to warm you up. San Francisco ThirstyBear Organic Brewery — This brewery has three new beers out this week, th...

22/11/2016

NEW BEER ROUNDUP: Thanksgiving is almost here and there's plenty of new beers around at Bay Area breweries to help wash down the tons of food you'll be eating this week. Check out our roundup of spotlights from breweries like Strike Brewing Co., Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing, Fieldwork Brewing Company, Drake's Brewing Co., Local Brewing Co., Brasserie Saint James San Francisco and Cellarmaker Brewing Company.

SAN FRANCISCO — New Bay Area beers this week include quite a few IPAs and a new saison. With sweet and delicious flavors abound, you’re sure to find something to quench your thirst this week in the Bay Area. South Bay Strike Brewing Company — Winter Camp is the newly tapped beer, which is an olde al...

17/11/2016

One of the newest breweries in the East Bay/Oakland beer scene, Novel Brewing Company brings a literary-spin to small-batch brewing, with beers like their Bookend Brown Ale, Point of View Pilsner, Prose Gose, Paperback Porter, Idiom Dry Stout, and Narrator Black Rye IPA.

OAKLAND — Tethered to an antique printing press in the corner, a silky black pooch stretches on the smooth concrete floor, curling its toes. An artist sketches at the bar, silently inking a geometric line drawing as quiet conversation hums around him. On a rainy October evening, Novel Brewing feels…

14/11/2016

There's plenty of new beers to enjoy by Bay Area breweries. Check out our roundup from the likes of Temescal Brewing, Fieldwork Brewing Company, New Bohemia Brewing Co, Brasserie Saint James San Francisco and Cellarmaker Brewing Company.

SAN FRANCISCO— After this weeks election, a nice cold beer sounds about right. With many new IPA’s out this week along with a kolsch, and a Lager the Bay Area brew scene is ready with something delicious. With choices of juiciness, or burnt caramel, there is something new for everyone. East Bay Teme...