Brews and Shenanigans: SFBCo's Epic Tale

Alright, party people! Grab a seat, crack open a cold one, and let's dive into the wild ride that is San Francisco Brewing Company – where the beer flows like a foggy dream, and the stories are as epic as that time we cut a hole in the building (Shh, don't tell the city!).

Picture this: San Francisco, where the fog's a rockstar, and we're the headliners at Ghirardelli Square. Josh Leavy, our fearless leader of this brew-tastic place, was recently interviewed by James Cook with co-host Laura Tinetti for the JLL Research Team YouTube channel Everything We Know About Retail.

So, let's rewind the tape and start at the beginning – a two-decade-long saga of brewing, daring adventures, and maybe a few close calls.

Imagine lugging a home brew system over barbed wire fences to whip up some magic in the backyard of a tiny apartment. Punk rock? You betcha! Josh even had a rope mishap that could've turned him into a brewing ghost. But hey, that's the price you pay for crafting greatness.

Fast forward to 2012, and bam, San Francisco Brewing Company is born. We kicked it up a notch in 2018, snagging a lease at Ghirardelli Square. Now, getting those tanks in? Oh, just cut a hole in the brick building – classic move, right? Don't worry; we got the city's blessings. We're rebels with a cause – the cause being fantastic beer.

Now, grab a pint of Fog, our Hazy IPA, and let's cheers to an epic start-up story. Catch it all in the interview here!

Ghirardelli Square, a historical gem since 1906, is our playground. Laura Tinetti joins the party, shedding light on post-COVID life – it turns out people still wanna socialize. Shocking, right? But hey, that's where we come in, serving up more than just beer.

Enter our lineup of brews – from a tropical pale ale that'll transport you to a beach to a clean pilsner perfect for a scorching day. And the pièce de résistance? Willy Wonka's Berry Blast, a smoothie sour with Nerds candy on the rim. It's a party in your mouth, people!

As we wrap up this interview, remember that we're not just a brewery; we're the storytellers of your tipsy adventures. Every sip tells a tale; every hole in the brick wall has a story. So, huge thanks for hanging with us at San Francisco Brewing Company, where the beer's cold, the stories are hot, and the vibes are always epic. Cheers to you, the rebels, the beer lovers, the legends – you're all part of our wild journey! Until next time, keep sipping and living the SFBCo dream. Cheers! 🍻✨

Read more about our current micro-brews on tap here.