21st Amendment San Leandro Facility Tour

Greetings friends,

This past Saturday, February 14th (Valentine’s Day) I had the opportunity get a sneak peak of the 21st Amendment Brewery’s $21 million production brewery in San Leandro (2010 Williams Street) with my wife and my littlest child (one month old and his first brewery tour…not bad).

My wife and I weren’t sure what to expect, but when we arrived there was beer, food and music.  This was the only SF Beer Week event I was able to attend this year and I am SO glad that I did!

It was incredible to get an early look at parts of the 95,000 (soon to encompass 148,348) square foot facility with all the shiny bright tanks and the 500 barrel fermenters. The initial brewing capacity is set at 100,000 barrels, but will be capable through expansion to produce 300,000 barrels. 

The tasting room, restaurant and a beer garden are to follow the brewery opening sometime early next year (I hope).  I learned that visitors will be able to do self-guided tours throughout the whole facility giving f