Barebottle Brewing Company

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Barebottle Brewing Company

Craft Brewery, Roastery & Winery

“A community-focused space where world-class craft meets neighborhood spirit.”

Founded by friends and homebrewing enthusiasts Lester Koga, Mike Seitz, and Ben Sterling, Barebottle Brewing Company is a cornerstone of the Bernal Heights craft scene. What started as a shared passion for weekend brewing has grown into a 16,000-square-foot production powerhouse and community hub.

Barebottle is defined by its “Bare” philosophy: using transparent, high-quality ingredients sourced from across the globe—from Minnesota malt to New Zealand hops. Beyond their award-winning beers, the brewery has expanded into a multi-craft beverage destination, roasting their own coffee and producing their own wines, kombuchas, and natural sodas with the same meticulous attention to detail.

What Sets Them Apart

  • Inclusive Environment: Designed to be more than just a “beer geek” destination, the taproom is intentionally family-friendly and pet-friendly, welcoming all walks of life.

  • Production Transparency: The Bernal Heights location offers an immersive experience where guests can see, hear, and smell the brewing process directly from the taproom.

  • Versatile Tap List: They are known for “spanning the gamut” of styles, from traditional European and dark lagers to fruited sours, hazy IPAs, and barrel-aged stouts.

  • Beyond Beer: In-house roasted coffee and house-processed wines ensure there is a premium craft beverage for every guest.

Locations

  • Bernal Heights (Flagship): 1525 Cortland Ave, San Francisco, CA 94110.

  • Salesforce Park: Located in a custom shipping container in downtown San Francisco.

  • Santa Clara: Taproom and kitchen.

  • Menlo Park: The newest expansion (Summer 2025).

Special Events & Community

  • SF Beer Week: A primary participant in the Bay Area’s biggest annual beer celebration every February.

  • Chess Nights: Weekly gatherings at the Bernal brewery for players of all levels.

  • Festival Season: Look for Barebottle at major beer festivals throughout the Bay Area during the warmer months.

Contact & Hours

As featured on Bernal Connect: “Barebottle is a story of passion and perseverance… creating a space where the vitality of San Francisco resides in the neighborhood.”

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