Need Help - Guinness - San Fran

[cahilljo]

Hi all,
I need help. I have fallen madly in love with an Irish guy. We are going to San Francisco for Halloween and i want to find the BEST pint of Guinness in San Francisco. Anyone got a recommendation. Please help. Thanks so Much. JC, Boston:)

[newportstorm]

Is your new beau really that fond of Guinness in the US? Some swear there is quite a difference between what is served here and in Ireland. And most of the pints I've had have been served much too cold.

San Francisco has some great beer bars and brewpubs. If you don't find that great pint of Guinness, you're sure to find something equally or more delicious. Good luck.

[cahilljo]

Hi there, thanks for that, I agree gonna be hard perhaps to beat the stuff from Dublin, suppose i just want to make an effort and not end up in a joint where they think Bud Light is a taste beer !!!!!

[thebeergeek]

I think you should forget about Guinness and give him a real treat by taking him to one of the best beer bars in the United States... Toronado in the lower Haight. http://www.toronado.com

If he insists on a Guinness, they have it.

[newportstorm]

In addition to Toronado, there are plenty of brewpubs in and around the city:

21st Amendment:
http://www.21st-amendment.com/

Magnolia:
http://www.magnoliapub.com/

Rogue Publick House:
http://www.rogueales.com/locations-sanfran.html

Moylan's Brewing Co. and/or Marin Brewing (north of the city):
http://www.moylans.com/

Or tour a historical brewery like Anchor, who make a great Porter:
http://www.anchorbrewing.com/about_us/tourinfo.htm

[Mill Rat]

Originally posted by thebeergeek
If he insists on a Guinness, they (Toronado) have it. And will serve it properly from a well-maintained system, which is what makes the difference between the best Guinness and the rest of the Irish keg tappers on this side of the pond.

[cahilljo]

i think that might be the key, not so much the Guinness but the way its kept and served, thanks guys