This beer specific liquor store stocks over 300 beer from around the world. They even allow you to taste while you peruse their selections. Customers can create self selected mix and match six packs to go or purchase a cold beer and drink it right in the store. www.citybeerstore.com

This dimly lit North Beach bar is a Mecca for beer lovers. Their staff is extremely knowledgeable and are happy to walk you through their small selection of rotating beers on tap and large variety of unique bottled varieties, as well as providing some great recommendations.

This festive restaurant offers delicious German cuisine and a wide selection of German, Austrian, and Belgian beers, which are appropriately served in glass boots. www.suppenkuche.com

This gastropub offers upscale pub food and a plethora of craft beers. They host 24 draughts and over 150 bottles on their beer menu with an additional 15 select and rare bottles on their vintage list. www.monkskettle.com

There are two things that attract customers to this Lower Haight Pub. The first is their ever changing beer selection and the second is the fact that you can order from Rosamunde Sausage Grill and have it delivered to the bar. www.toronado.com