Forgive the fact that this is not a typical brewery, but instead, a sushi restaurant serving some stellar beer made in-house. If you’re a fan of brewmaster Dave McLean’s work — or even if you’ve ordered some malt from the company he co-owns, Admiral Maltings — it’s worth a stop to try his latest. All the beers are made to pair with sushi, so go for a sampling of beers alongside maki or sashimi.

Best known for its widely distributed cans of seasonal beers like watermelon wheat, 21st Amendment is named for the repeal of Prohibition. The brewery is located near South Park in SoMa, where head brewer/co-founder Shaun O'Sullivan started 21A.

Black Hammer Brewing, a SoMa brewery and tasting room, is suds and pup friendly, with a beer selection focused on American IPAs and some classic German styles like pilsners and bocks. The patio is also fine at sister spot, German-inspired beer garden called Wilkommen at Market and Sanchez in the Castro.

New Belgium Brewing, the Colorado brewery best known for Fat Tire amber ale, has a massive brewery in Mission Bay, just a peanut’s throw away from Oracle Park. Of course, they’re pouring their bestselling Belgian-style brews, but they also hired local brewer Ramon Tamayo (Russian River Brewing Company) to craft a few fresh beers on-site, which is worth a visit on its own. And don’t skip out on the food, while you’re at it.

Groundbreaking San Francisco brewer Magnolia was founded by Dave McLean in the Upper Haight in 1997, later expanding to include this massive Dogpatch brewing facility and restaurant. Since then, quite a bit has changed: Colorado’s New Belgium took over after Magnolia declared bankruptcy a few years back, and now, after being acquired by a subsidiary of Japanese beer giant Kirin, the brewery has lost its craft status. But fans still drink up Magnolia’s IPAs and menu of elevated pub fare at the original location on Haight.

San Francisco's oldest brewery is no longer independently owned after it was purchased by Sapporo, but it's still a crown jewel of local brewing with a long, unique history. You might not be able to take a brewery tour to gaze at the beautiful copper mash tuns, but at least you can still drink the goods — in addition to classics like their steam beers and porters, there are seasonal releases to try.

This tiny taproom was the start of Jim Woods empire, which now includes taprooms locations in Russian Hill, the Outer Sunset, Oakland, and Treasure Island. One popular IPA is brewed with yerba maté, and during Girl Scout cookie season, don’t miss Woods’ cookie-flavored beers, based on favorites like Thin Mints and Samoas.

Olfactory is one of the newer breweries on the San Francisco block, but they’re settling nicely into the former Triple Voodoo Brewery space on 3rd Street. The space is dog-friendly, so bring your pup to check out the latest releases, while grabbing some food from Guajillo Kitchen or Pizza Squared.

This Outer Sunset brewery quickly became a neighborhood favorite thanks to its six rotating house beers ranging from sour wheat to a dry Irish stout, as well as fried chicken sandwiches. Plus, they have a drag brunch on the weekends, which makes for an epic outing.

Harmonic brews small-batch beer in a wide range of brew styles, from Kolsches and sours to several different IPAs. The original location in the Dogpatch, a taproom and brewery in a large warehouse space next to a metal shop, welcomes a crowd of kids and dogs. And a big second location opened in Thrive City, the area immediately outside of Chase Center, with the added perks of bay views and pizza.

Cellarmaker has become one of San Francisco’s most respected brewers thanks to consistent quality across all sorts of experimental and classic beer styles. Its pale ales are pillowy and soft, and its dark beers like the “Coffee & Cigs,” a smoked porter, are hefty and satisfying. And while you’re at it, don’t skip out on the excellent Detroit-inspired square pizza.

Established in 1997, this San Francisco distribution staple opened its taproom in 2011, featuring rotating taps in flights, pints, bottles, cans, and growlers. Its signature mobster-themed beer, "Big Daddy IPA," is always on hand, but so are more interesting beers you won't find in your corner store.

Departing slightly from the hop-heavy ways of local craft breweries, Laughing Monk offers a California-Belgian crossover style, for everything from Holy Ghost pilsner to a Brotha Brotha stout. The Bayview taproom is also a casual spot to grab a beer, with various events scheduled throughout the week like trivia nights or pop-ups.