Initiatives

The Guild and its members are leaders in our industry and our region, taking on initiatives that support our mission of promoting independent craft breweries while collaborating with peers and partners to strengthen our communities and connections with each other, increase tourism and curiosity about both our region and craft beer, and develop healthier local economies.

SF Beer Week

For over a decade, SF Beer Week has earned its reputation as the best beer week in the world. In February, SF Beer Week brings together the craft beer community — from craft breweries, restaurants, bars, bottle shops, museums, outdoor venues, and many other local parties — around a massive celebration of craft beer. SF Beer Week returns in Feb. 9-18 in 2024 — we can’t wait!

Guild Produced Events

From time to time, the Guild produces larger-scale events. One — the beloved Brews on the Bay, is a joint fundraiser with, and literally held on, the S.S. Jeremiah O'Brien, one of two remaining WWII Liberty-class merchant marine ships, at Pier 35 in San Francisco. BOTB returns October 14, 2023. Another super fun, super fresh production is a collaboration with HenHouse Brewing Co., The Freshtival — it's all about the freshest beer you'll ever find! Look for the 2024 date to be announced later this year.

CA Craft Beer Week

CA Craft Beer Week returns July 21-30, 2024. Since 2021, the Bay Area Brewers Guild has taken the lead in organizing a statewide “beer week” initiative providing promotion and fundraising for the state’s various craft brewing associations, in partnership with the California Craft Brewers Association and other regional craft brewers guilds. Visit the CA Craft Beer Week site to learn more and sign up for updates.

BABG Endowment Scholarship Fundraiser for Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

The Bay Area Brewers Guild’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) committee endeavors to improve diversity and opportunity throughout the Bay Area's craft beer industry, and is currently fundraising for a dedicated Bay Area Brewers Guild Scholarship Fund facilitated by UC Davis Continuing and Professional Education for the purpose of increasing access to brewing education courses and brewing certificate programs is one of several programs.