SF Beer Week returns Friday 🍺

Beers, burgers and Bad Bunny

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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SF Beer Week is back for another year beginning on Friday, with a plethora of Peninsula breweries and taprooms participating. Barebottle Brewing Company will release a triple IPA with prickly pear cactus fruit, Taplands will host a Wake n' Break with breakfast beers and Out of the Barrel will host a ticketed tasting event.

Why it matters

SF Beer Week is the crown jewel of the Bay Area's beer calendar, featuring over 100 events and 130 participants, including breweries, bars and kitchens in Silicon Valley. It's a celebration of the region's thriving craft beer scene and an opportunity for locals to discover new brews and experiences.

The details

The 2026 edition of SF Beer Week will kick off on February 20 and run through March 1. Highlights include Barebottle Brewing Company releasing a triple IPA with prickly pear cactus fruit, Taplands hosting a Wake n' Break with breakfast beers, and Out of the Barrel hosting a ticketed tasting event.

  • SF Beer Week will begin on Friday, February 20, 2026.
  • The festivities will run through March 1, 2026.

The players

Barebottle Brewing Company

A local brewery that will release a special triple IPA with prickly pear cactus fruit for SF Beer Week.

Taplands

A taproom that will host a 'Wake n' Break' event featuring breakfast beers during SF Beer Week.

Out of the Barrel

A brewery that will host a ticketed tasting event as part of the SF Beer Week celebrations.

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The takeaway

SF Beer Week is a highly anticipated annual event that showcases the vibrant craft beer scene in the Bay Area, providing locals and visitors alike with a wide range of unique beer-focused experiences and the opportunity to discover new and innovative brews from the region's top breweries.