Black Hammer Brewing

They are the best! The Warriors just lost and we are all in mourning… BUT they bought he whole bar pizza!!! These guys care so much about their customers and I feel so loved and my tummy is so full. The beer is great and reasonably priced. It’s an open air location too, so it’s not stuffy at all. I’m a big fan and will definitely be back!

Passed by this place while in the AT&T Park area, and stopped in after a quick lunch by South Beach. I was drawn in by their open window format (made me feel like a beach view was imminent, even though it wasn’t even by water) and chill artsy scene.
Came with a group of colleagues and enjoyed their Hopportunistic IPA, which the taptender said was extremely hoppy. She was very patient with us as we all placed our orders. They have tons of variety for seating, whether you want to be at the bar or at a communal high table, but we stuck with our loungey desk table with its comfy cushioned seats! This is a great spot for groups, and I would recommend coming here with coworkers after a hard shift or just to enjoy a good solid beer on your day off. They had a wide range of beers, but sour lovers… take a peek in here! They had only two sours here, but that’s a lot more than your typical microbrewery! Only a few oyster stout and porters, but mainly a lighter beer and sour spot.
They have restrooms and just the airy-​est of vibes. I dig it, and I’ll definitely be back if I’m in the area. Pricing is standard, but I’m not too sure how they do on food. Most places allow outside food, but someone Unilocal about it when you find out. Cool spot, room for groups, and open spacious ambiance.

Full disclosure — the brewery is partially owned by a friends nephew and I told him I would stop in during my time in SF. Within walking distance of our hotel, we visited it with our local tour guide (our son, Daniel) to give it a try.
The space is nicely laid out and there seems to be no hurry in moving you along. Located in an industrial area of SoMa, Black hammer adds something. We were there on a weekend so I don’t know hat the area is like during the week (parking, traffic, etc.).
We only tried two beers — Hopportunistic and War Horse which were just okay. Not sure if we gave the place a good enough try but it is worth a return visit.

Great space, but the beers were pretty mediocre. The berlinnerweise was a miss, their belgian IPA tasted very standard. not sure what it is, but I didn’t walk away very impressed by their brews.

Good beer, snacks but no food… music was good & ambience was a cool vibe

I was talking with a friend about finding new breweries in San Francisco, and found Black Hammer in SoMa tucked in next to the Bay Bridge approach on Bryant. This place is just plain cool with a decent sized bar and the requisite level of hipster style and urban décor. There are several roll-​up doors and a cool half-​door with the namesake «black hammer» as a handle.
Black Hammer has a very eclectic beer selection with a lot of Belgian and alternative styles. I sampled a pint of their blueberry wit before a Giants game and was pretty impressed. The place was very busy before a popular baseball game, but the service and space was not overly cramped. The beer was delicious and very reasonably priced.
This place is already popular and will probably become a regular stop while in the neighborhood for the eclectic atmosphere and beverages. Just watch out for the friendly brewery dog roaming free under the tables!

Cool spot to meetup as it’s relatively low volume. The décor is definitely Playa inspired, setting is comfortable, there are games to play, and always some dudes having an interesting conversation within ear shot. It does seem to be a tad bit of a guys hang out spot though. bonus points for tasty trail mix as a bar offering. as for the beers they were really dank and not very WOW, I personally tried the sunrise set which was a sour lemon beer and the blueberry me which didn’t really taste like blueberries.

I really dig the Black Hammer Brewing space, and they share this space with Pacific Brewing Laboratories which makes for a series of fun and interesting beers available all the time for tastings & drinking.
The bar is square, the walls are blue and the art is eccentric, what more could you ask for?
I think I generally like Pacific Brewing beers better than Black Hammer, but for hanging out and catching up with friends, this is a great spot. Solid brewery!

Great spot. This is one of the few places in SF that has free snacks. Come here to drink craft brews in a unintentionally 80s themed laid back/​fun environment.
Great beers, friendly staff and Growler — the adorable pub dog.

From the moment you walk in BH feels like home. Growler, the friendly bar dog greets you and the staff is so nice/​inviting. There are tons of seating options with a good size bar, high tops, and low tables that are great for groups. Oh– and bar snacks (pretzels, goldfish, peanuts) all set up at each table. The beers are great a nice variety for everyone (IPA, sour, wheat beer, porter). On a nice day the windows are open and you can bring your dog, your own food, and enjoy the scene

Pros
Two Beer Pong tables
Plethora of board games
Free bowl of peanuts
Large Array of house made beers with size options
Cool décor
Seating is good for large groups but limited so come early
Dog Friendly
Outdoor Food Friendly
Outlets throughout
Able to hang out as long as you want
Growlith (the dog)!!!
Cons
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Overall Thoughts
While I don’t want everyone to know about BHB, its’ clear the word has gotten out and rightfully so

It’s a shame they don’t serve food here but I love that you can bring anything in and enjoy it with a pint, or a half pint. I like their beer but I’d never be compelled to taste the rainbow and sample all their beers since I’m not a fan of Belgians and they have a few on tap. Still, the manager during the day is great. Super friendly BUT she does talk a little much…
The décor is cool. The location is good from work. Definitely I will be back.

Cool little find in SoMa. I had had my eye on it for awhile now and even bookmarked Black Hammer a long time ago. It’s only a short 10 minute walk from where I volunteer but I never could make myself go until recently. It was really easy to find and wasn’t that bad of a walk, especially now that it’s lighter out in the evening!
Seriously, what a cool little spot. There’s not much else in the immediate area, but Black Hammer offers a breath of fresh air. Awesome, awesome art on the walls! Lots of cool paintings — they even smell fresh! Smelled like my old art studio — kinda gave me a headache how paint-​y it smelled but I liked it lol. Just wow, so much cool art. A cool mural by the entrance too. I’m sure there’s more art around the space that I missed too.
Anyway — onto the beer. I ordered two half pours: Nautilus (Hibiscus Saison) and the Sunrise Set (Berliner Weisse). Pretty good, wasn’t too wowed but I still enjoyed the brews I got. There’s a decent selection, so I was impressed by that mostly. I’ll be back to try more of the brews.
My half pours were $ 5 each. A flight of 4 half pints is $ 20. That’s more than a little pricey if you ask me. If you think about it, you’re paying $ 20 for two (full) pints of beer…
Great place to just chill. Eclectic décor. Lots of seating and plenty of variety in seating type! Bar seating, couch-​like seating at a table, high chairs, etc. I also like the open air garage setting. Would love to bring some friends here — especially my artsy ones! Tbh, I was more blown away by the art/​décor than the beers. But, I’ll definitely be back for both!

Wonderful variety of beers so everyone can find something they like. Come for the beers, stay for the artwork around the brewery. The hand drawn murals are stunning. Plus the details in the craftsmanship of the tables. I know we should talk about the beer more, but I really enjoyed the environment. Can’t wait to go back when we are in SF again.
Say hi to Growler, the dog, if he’s there.

Black Hammer Brewing is a little off the main drag but definitely worth seeking out. I went there for the debut of their beer «Safety Third», brewed with yeast extracted from the playa at Burning Man. It was excellent. Many of their impressive selection of beers are higher abv and brewed with a bit of imagination. They also have beer cocktails and are clearly trying to be different and innovative, so no chance of getting bored of the selection.
The atmosphere was excellent and attracted a really good crowd. It was extremely relaxed and friendly — although I went there on my own, I quickly got to meet new people. They had a band later in the evening but no food other than complimentary peanuts. There is a food truck scheduled to appear more regularly and an excellent ramen place across the street.
Staff were knowledgeable and super friendly. I will definitely be back

Stumbled upon this brewery by chance since I was getting some work done on my car across the street.
First impressions — unlike any brewery or taproom you’ve been in before. So much color, artwork all over, very creative type space. Kinda like drinking in an art gallery. I like how there’s all sorts of versatile and comfortable seating. More lounge-​y than Cellarmaker, I could easily come here with a large group.
Half pints are $ 4 and pints are $ 7 but since I was there for happy hour (11am-​2pm) and (9−12pm) it was a dollar off. Pitchers are $ 25.
Good selection on tap. I had their hibiscus saison and blueberry hefeweizen which were light and easy to drink. Matches the décor. I’ll be back to check out more.

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My fiancé and I looked up some local breweries in San Francisco and came across Black Hammer. Nice spot, very comfortable. The service was friendly. The prices were reasonable, considering location. Their taster sets come in pairs of four for sixteen dollars, which can easily become a bit pricey if you plan on staying for a while. However, the beer is well brewed with it’s own unique taste, which is what I’m looking for when trying new breweries. I loved the set up, the place has a very urban, relaxed feel to it. They have a few tables spacious enough to fit around 6 – 7 people. No kitchen or food service, but outside food is welcomed. They don’t offer tours yet, as they’re transitioning into in-​house brewing. But they are dog friendly. I recommend the Squid Ink, very rich in aroma and flavor. Great place to relax in the city.

Among the fresh brewery bar offerings, Black Hammer Brewing stands out among the crowd.
Tasty brews that span all beers styles – pilsner, IPA, stouts and more – so the entire gang will be happy. I also appreciate that they offer ½ pints, which are ideal for the designated driver. Great indoor/​outdoor ambiance. Welcoming atmosphere includes charging stations under the bar. No food but we didn’t mind because we went for the beer, but we were pleasantly surprised by and grateful for their complimentary bar snacks – extra kudos Black Hammer for the tasty treats! Dog friendly inside and outside, complete with toys and flowing water bowl. We look forward to making this a regular stop.

Wanting to grab a drink before our dinner and movie plans, Dex and I decided to check out the hot and new spot for beers at Black Hammer Brewing. The ambiance of this place is hip yet homey. Besides bar seating, there are both small and long tables (with fresh flowers) too. Place is dog friendly, so bring your pup in!
They have about 9 different beers on tap, and you can order ½ pint ($ 4 – 5), a pint ($ 6 – 9), or a pitcher ($ 25 – 35). Flights consist of four ½ pint glasses and costs $ 16. It’s perfect to share between two people if you want to try out more beers.
Dex and I tried: Serendipitous Stout, Whipnose Imperial IPA, Oktoberfest, and the Squid Ink. They were all very enjoyable!
HAPPY HOUR (11:30am — 2pm and 9pm until close every day)
— 1 $ off pints, $ 5 off pitchers
They don’t offer food, but you can bring outside food in. And they have huge bowls of nuts that you can snack on.
Uh oh — having this place so close to my office could be dangerous!

First of all, I love this area of the city. SoMa is still kind of dark and gritty and off the radar of the bridge & tunnel and convention crowd. You are amongst «locals» here. And no place is more emblematic of that than Black Hammer. It is a San Franciscan’s brewery, first and foremost. Whereas its a classy (dare I say elegant) setting for a brewery (sea-​hued walls adorned with local art, and a one-​of-​a-​kind, stained copper bar) the crowd is vibrant and the music is a far departure from Top 40.
The beer is really good. As good as any local City brewery (better than some, Magnolia, 21^st Amendment ahem ahem…) and they have good snacks and the occasional food truck out front. My favorite beer so far is the Jaded Raver; an ESB (aptly named) but I also like a lot of the collab brews they make w/​Pac Brew Labs (Squid Ink!!!).
I’ve been here a few times and I find myself drifting this way more often. So I’ll see you there. Oh yeah! Awesome fact: they’re dog friendly so bring Fido or Benji!
LS

Super gutes lokal gebrautes Bier und guter Flair, keine übliche Ami Standardplörre oder nervige Bildschirme an der Wand wie so oft. Wirklich zu empfehlen!