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SF's Home for Homebrewers
The San Francisco Homebrewers Guild was established in February 2012 to serve as an organizing force for the local homebrewer community. Our goal is to encourage the art and craft of homebrewing and to bring local brewers together.

We have grown to a network of over 950 local Bay Area beer geeks and homebrewers and going strong. Whether you've been brewing all-grain for years or have barely unpacked your extract starter kit, the SFHG welcomes homebrewers and beer enthusiasts across all spectrums.
950+
Members
2012
Founded
13+
Years Strong
Something Happening Every Month
🍺 Monthly Meetings Monthly
Held on the third Wednesday of every month at local SF breweries. Features talks by pro brewers, homebrewers, and beer enthusiasts, plus homebrew shares and plenty of great beer.
🏆 Homebrewer of the Year Annual
Club-only competition series with feedback from certified BJCP judges. Members compete across multiple styles throughout the year for the title of SFHG Homebrewer of the Year.
🌤️ Annual Summer Picnic Summer
The beers are crafted, the grill is toasty, and the fog is ever present! SFHG's beloved outdoor gathering featuring a people's choice competition, gear swap, and great homebrew.
🎄 Holiday Beer & Cookie Swap December
Bring bottles of homebrew and holiday cookies to swap with fellow SFHG members. Often paired with a charity fundraiser for local causes.
🏭 Brewery Tours & Pro-Am Brews Throughout year
Behind-the-scenes tours of Bay Area breweries, group brew days, and collaborative pro-am brewing sessions with professional brewers.
Join the Guild
Becoming a dues-paying member unlocks a host of benefits and helps keep the SFHG running strong.
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Shop Discounts10% off at BareBottle Brew Co. (SF), The Oak Barrel (Berkeley), and MoreBeer locations in Los Altos & Concord. Most members make back their membership fee on discounts alone.
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Free Competition EntryFree entry into SFHG's Homebrewer of the Year competition series with feedback from BJCP-certified judges. Non-members cannot enter.
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BJCP ClassesOccasional access to multi-month BJCP training courses and certification tests run with the help of master-level judges.
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Members-Only EventsInvitations to exclusive homebrew competitions, brewery tours, group brew days, and member-only happy hours.
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CommunityBe part of SF's most active homebrewing community — share your brews, get feedback, and learn from fellow brewers at every level.