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Image 2 of 15 The Trappist, Oakland. From The Chron's Bar Bites: "With 25 rotating choices on tap and a bottle list of more than 100, there's one to suit almost every taste ... The taps change regularly (even hourly), so if you've fallen in love with a particular beer that's no longer available, ask staff members for a suggestion. They know their beer." less The Trappist, Oakland. From The Chron's Bar Bites: "With 25 rotating choices on tap and a bottle list of more ... more Photo: SFC

Image 3 of 15 Starbelly, San Francisco: Jonathan Kauffman says it's one of his favorite lists in town and one that's "chosen with food pairing in mind." less Starbelly, San Francisco: Jonathan Kauffman says it's one of his favorite lists in town and one that's "chosen with ... more Photo: SFC

Image 4 of 15 City Beer Store, San Francisco: SoMa's best beer store got a remodel and expansion recently and it's prettier than ever. City Beer Store, San Francisco: SoMa's best beer store got a remodel and expansion recently and it's prettier than ever. Photo: SFC

Image 5 of 15 La Trappe, North Beach: Belgian beers are a specialty, in a subterranean church-like space in North Beach. La Trappe, North Beach: Belgian beers are a specialty, in a subterranean church-like space in North Beach. Photo: SFC

Image 6 of 15 Beer Revolution, Oakland: "This low-key hole-in-the-wall is reshaping Oakland with more than 40 incredible taps " -- Draft Mag. Beer Revolution, Oakland: "This low-key hole-in-the-wall is reshaping Oakland with more than 40 incredible taps " -- Draft Mag.

Image 7 of 15 Magnolia, San Francisco: Dave McLean's Haight-Ashbury brewpub remains a San Francisco new classic. Also of note: Sister restaurant/bar down the street, Alembic. Magnolia, San Francisco: Dave McLean's Haight-Ashbury brewpub remains a San Francisco new classic. Also of note: Sister restaurant/bar down the street, Alembic.

Image 8 of 15 Leopold's, San Francisco: Around 30 European brews available in a bevy of sizes with cheap and good Alpine fare, ahem, to boot. Also good for German lists: Suppenkuche and Biergarten in Hayes Valley. Leopold's, San Francisco: Around 30 European brews available in a bevy of sizes with cheap and good Alpine fare, ahem, to boot. Also good for German lists: Suppenkuche and Biergarten in Hayes Valley. Photo: SFC

Image 9 of 15 Bar Tartine, San Francisco: Not only are they focusing on sour beers, but Linden Street Brewery is making them a special beer made of the bakery's decade-old yeast. less Bar Tartine, San Francisco: Not only are they focusing on sour beers, but Linden Street Brewery is making them a special beer made of the bakery's decade-old ... more Photo: SFC

Image 10 of 15 Boxing Room, San Francisco. As noted in Bar Bites, you won't find many better restaurant beer lists, and Louisiana's Andygator is on tap. less Boxing Room, San Francisco. As noted in Bar Bites, you won't find many better restaurant beer lists, and ... more Photo: ONLINE_YES

Image 11 of 15 Thirsty Bear, San Francisco: Ron Silberstein combines beers with Spanish cuisine. The beers are fine, but really, the best part is that the name derives from an actual 1991 Chronicle headline of "Thirsty Bear Bites Man for Cold Beer." Fun fact. less Thirsty Bear, San Francisco: Ron Silberstein combines beers with Spanish cuisine. The beers are fine, but really, the best part is that the name derives from an actual 1991 Chronicle headline of "Thirsty Bear ... more Photo: SFC

Image 12 of 15 Anchor & Hope, San Francisco: The third restaurant from the Town Hall crew has the most seafood, and also the biggest beer list. Anchor & Hope, San Francisco: The third restaurant from the Town Hall crew has the most seafood, and also the biggest beer list. Photo: Kim Komenich / SFC

Image 13 of 15 Bar Crudo, San Francisco: Another seafood + beer winning combo. Bar Crudo, San Francisco: Another seafood + beer winning combo. Photo: SFC

Image 14 of 15 Monk's Kettle: The Mission's cozy beer bar is also opening a second beer-centric project this year on Valencia, Abbot's Cellar. Monk's Kettle: The Mission's cozy beer bar is also opening a second beer-centric project this year on Valencia, Abbot's Cellar. Photo: SFC