Oakland Brewery Brings $3 Beers to San Francisco

Two Pitchers Brewing Co. opens new taproom in Outer Sunset with affordable craft radlers and smash burgers.

Apr. 16, 2026 at 5:37pm by

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A photorealistic studio shot of a polished metal beer stein filled with a golden craft lager, set against a clean, monochromatic background and accompanied by simple geometric shapes made from premium materials, conceptually representing the brewery's focus on quality, affordability, and community.Two Pitchers Brewing Co.'s commitment to providing high-quality, affordable craft beer is reflected in this minimalist still life.San Francisco Today

Two Pitchers Brewing Co., a popular Oakland brewery known for its $3 craft beers on tap, is expanding to San Francisco with a new taproom opening on April 22 in the Outer Sunset neighborhood. The brewery is collaborating with the Maillards smash burgers pop-up to create a one-stop-shop of affordable bites and brews near Ocean Beach.

Why it matters

In a city with rising costs of living, Two Pitchers is bucking the trend by offering craft beer at Costco-like prices, aiming to create an inclusive space where anyone can feel comfortable. The new taproom continues the brewery's mission to provide high-quality, affordable beverages in a community-focused setting.

The details

Two Pitchers Brewing Co. is opening its second taproom at 3821 Noriega St., directly across from the popular Devil's Teeth Baking Co. The new space will feature the brewery's signature craft radlers, lager-based beers mixed with citrus or other fruit juices, as well as a menu of smash burgers from the Maillards pop-up. Co-owners Tommy Hester and Wilson Barr are confident their $3 Baseline Lager will be the cheapest beer in town, even though they only break even on that price point.

  • Two Pitchers Brewing Co. sold its first beer in the summer of 2012.
  • The brewery opened its first taproom in Oakland in 2022.
  • The new San Francisco taproom is set to open on April 22, 2026.

The players

Two Pitchers Brewing Co.

A popular Oakland brewery known for its craft radlers and $3 beers on tap.

Tommy Hester

Co-owner of Two Pitchers Brewing Co.

Wilson Barr

Co-owner of Two Pitchers Brewing Co.

Maillards

A buzzy smash burgers pop-up that is collaborating with Two Pitchers Brewing Co. on the new San Francisco taproom.

Max Ponzurick

Owner of the Maillards pop-up.

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What they’re saying

“When we started, that was a really big focal point of ours — cheap beer. We said, 'We could price this at five bucks, six bucks, and even that would be pretty good.' But we thought, 'You know what? We really want this to be something that brings people in and it's different from what other folks are doing.'”

— Tommy Hester, Co-owner, Two Pitchers Brewing Co.

“We want anybody to be able to come in here and feel comfortable and feel appreciated. And so we thought, 'Well, let's put our money where our mouth is. Let's do something that is affordable in an area that's getting less and less affordable by the day.'”

— Tommy Hester, Co-owner, Two Pitchers Brewing Co.

What’s next

Two Pitchers Brewing Co.'s new San Francisco taproom is scheduled to open on April 22, 2026.

The takeaway

In a city with rising costs of living, Two Pitchers Brewing Co. is bucking the trend by offering high-quality craft beer at affordable prices, creating an inclusive space where anyone can feel welcome to enjoy good food and drinks.