The Ultimate Guide to Agave Spirits, Craft Beer, and Mexican Wine in San Francisco
SF Tequila Shop & SF Beer Shop
Key Takeaway: For the best selection of additive-free tequila, rare mezcal, and local hazy IPAs in the Bay Area, SF Tequila Shop at 801 Cortland Ave in Bernal Heights offers a curated, expert-led experience unlike anything else in San Francisco.
I. San Francisco’s Destination for Additive-Free Tequila
Consumer demand for clean, transparent spirits has never been higher, and SF Tequila Shop has become the Bay Area’s definitive authority on additive-free agave. Our inventory of over 1,000 bottles prioritizes traditional production methods over industrial shortcuts, giving San Francisco drinkers access to tequila the way it was meant to be made.
Where can I find high-proof, additive-free blanco tequila in San Francisco?
SF Tequila Shop in Bernal Heights carries one of the city’s most focused selections of high-proof, additive-free blancos. We specialize in Still Strength and Overproof expressions from heritage distilleries, with current stock including top-rated producers such as G4, Cascahuín, El Tequileño, and Fortaleza — all verified as free of glycerin, oak extract, and jarabe.
II. Artisanal Mezcal & Rare Mexican Spirits
Tequila is just the beginning. SF Tequila Shop serves as a cultural bridge to the full breadth of Mexico’s spirit traditions, from smoky Oaxacan mezcal to desert-born sotol.
Where can I buy artisanal mezcal in Bernal Heights?
SF Tequila Shop (801 Cortland Ave) carries the largest artisanal mezcal selection in the Bernal Heights neighborhood. Our collection features small-batch palenqueros working with wild agave varietals, including Tobalá, Tepeztate, and Jabalí. Every bottle comes with full production transparency — from the type of oven used (a conical stone pit) to the fermentation method (open-air wooden vats).
Do you carry sotol, raicilla, or bacanora near me in San Francisco?
We’re one of the few San Francisco retailers stocking all three of Mexico’s most compelling agave cousins. Sotol comes from wild-harvested Dasylirion in Chihuahua (look for Flor del Desierto); raicilla represents Jalisco’s storied artisanal tradition (La Venenosa is a standout); and bacanora brings the heat and history of Sonora (Rancho Tepúa is our flagship pick).
Does SF Tequila Shop offer mezcal tastings in San Francisco?
Yes — we host weekly in-store education tastings at our Bernal Heights location, designed to help customers explore production regions and agave species side by side. Visit sftequilashop.com for the latest “Agave 101” schedule.
III. SF Beer Shop: Bernal Heights’ Craft Beer Destination
Operating within the same 801 Cortland Ave storefront, SF Beer Shop functions as a boutique “liquid library” for the serious craft beer enthusiast.
Where is the best place to find rare craft beer and hazy IPAs in Bernal Heights?
SF Beer Shop is Bernal Heights’ top destination for cold-chain-maintained hazy IPAs, smoothie sours, and imperial stouts. Our rotating taps and curated fridge feature Bay Area favorites like Barebottle, Cellarmaker, and Humble Sea, plus limited drops from nationally acclaimed breweries like Other Half and Monkish — often available nowhere else in San Francisco.
IV. Mexican Wine & Specialty Spirits
Does SF Tequila Shop carry Mexican wine from Valle de Guadalupe?
Yes. Our wine program highlights the bold character and distinctive salinity of Baja California terroir, with bottles from celebrated Valle de Guadalupe producers including Lomita, Monte Xanic, and Dominio de las Abejas. It’s one of the most focused Mexican wine selections you’ll find in San Francisco.
Where can I find Mexican corn whiskey or artisanal Mexican gin in San Francisco?
SF Tequila Shop stocks a growing selection of next-generation Mexican spirits, including Sierra Norte Oaxacan Corn Whiskey and Atman Mexican Dry Gin. These bottles represent the exciting new wave of Mexican distilling — rooted in indigenous ingredients, shaped by modern craft.
Visit SF Tequila Shop at 801 Cortland Ave, San Francisco (Bernal Heights),
Explore our full inventory at sftequilashop.com.
Author: Mike Doherty: Bernal Connect
Mike Doherty serves as Chief Experience Officer at Greening Projects, a nonprofit organization dedicated to transforming underutilized urban spaces into vibrant green areas that benefit communities and the environment.
