A Very Brief Brew Deck

By The Bay Area Brewers Guild — 19 Aug 2026

Suds Francisco is THIS SUNDAY!

Hello Beer People,

We’re keeping the Brew Deck very brief this week because the Guild is deep in the weeds co-producing Barebottle’s Suds Francisco this Sunday at Salesforce Park.

A few things you should know:

Suds Francisco prices go up tomorrow (Thursday). If you’ve been thinking about coming, now’s the time to grab your tickets.

Want a discount? Ask your favorite brewery. Barebottle has shared discount codes with all of the participating breweries, as well as all of our San Francisco member breweries. So hit up your local brewery and ask them for their code(s).

San Francisco's Bartlett Hall Brewing is hosting a pre-party on Saturday afternoon

Coming in from out of the area, or just ready to make a weekend of fermentation-driven fun? The party kicks off on Saturday night with the Suds Francisco Kickoff Party at Bartlett Hall, featuring beers from some of the West Coast’s most exciting fermentation-driven breweries: Crooked Stave, De Garde, Fair Isle, Fonta Flora, and Scratch Brewing.

And finally, in addition to Suds Francisco, this is another big weekend for events at and involving Bay Area breweries. There’s a lot happening around the region, so take a look through the listings below and make some plans.

We’ll be back to our regularly scheduled programming next week.

🍻 Upcoming Events Featuring Our Member Breweries

🎉 Public Events This Week!

Thursday, 8/20—Hot Mangoada Summer Release Party at Temescal Brewing
(Oakland, CA | 5PM-9PM)
Free clothing, creative Temescal Brewing is celebrating the release of their collaboration with ice cream maker DeLa Creamery. The beer is called HOT MANGONADA SUMMER. It is a sour mango and lime beer brewed with De La Creamery's chamoy! it will be available will be on drafted and packaged in tall cans!
RSVP & More Info –> DJ, Loteria, Ice Cream & Chamoy in Oakland!

Saturday, 8/22—Second Thread Society Clothing Swap at Admiral Maltings
(Alameda, CA | 1PM-6PM)
Free clothing, creative alterations, food and drink specials!
More Info –> Saturday Clothing Swap in Alameda!

Saturday, 8/22—Suds Francisco Kickoff Party at Bartlett Hall
(San Francisco, CA | 3PM-8PM)
Get the party started early with an incredible selection of Belgian-style and wild ales.
More Info –> Suds Francisco Kickoff in San Francisco!

Saturday & Sunday, 8/22 & 8/23—Seventh Anniversary Celebrations at Old Caz!
(Rohnert Park, CA | Starting at noon both days)
Two days of live music, delicious food, pop-up vendors and more!
More Info –> Seventh Anniversary Celebration in Rohnert Park!

Sunday, 8/23—SUDS FRANCISCO - A Funk & Fermentation Festival hosted by Barebottle Brewing at Salesforce Park!
(San Francisco, CA | 2PM-7PM)
A summertime celebration of funk and fermentation held beneath the SoMa skyline!
Tickets and More Info –> Suds Francisco 2026!

Thursday, 8/23—Handmade Jewelry Pop-Up at Discretion Brewing
(Soquel, CA | 3PM-7:30PM)
Browse handmade jewelry by Discretion beertender & local artisan Rochelle Ferro of RoCreate! Plus, live music from 5:00-7:30 by The Mike Scott Trio.
More Info –> Handmade Jewelry Show in Soquel!

📅 Save the Dates

Saturday, 9/12—9th Annual Oktoberfest at Original Pattern!
(Oakland, CA | Noon-7PM)
Every year, OP becomes a Bavarian playground with steins of German-style beer, epic food, polka music, and festive vibes. Early bird bundles are available until August 30th and will include a collectible enamel Original Pattern Oktoberfest Pin!
Packages and More Info –> Oktoberfest in Oakland!

Saturday, 9/19—It's The Malt - Craft Malt Festival at Admiral Maltings!
(Alameda, CA | 1PM-5PM)
Admiral Maltings' third annual celebration of artisan beer, American Single Malt whiskey, floor-malting, and California grown grains.
Tickets and More Info –> It's The Malt 2026!