The wife and I recently made a trip out to California and spent a great deal of time driving around taking in some of the states wondrous sights. By this I of course mean a bunch of breweries. Oh sure we saw the Pacific Coast Highway and Disneyland and all that fun, but what a glorious sight it was to walk god knows how many blocks in an unknown section of San Francisco and finally arrive at the 21st Amendment Brewery. I was even more excited to find out that my wife and I had stumbled into their Oktoberfest celebration. Oh joy of joys.

Now when I say Oktoberfest I should clarify. There was no Oomph band running around but there was a dandy makeshift grill going on outside with sausages to boot and the wait staff was frolicking around in their lederhosen and beer maid outfits. But most importantly their Oktoberfest beer was on draft, and the Oomph music was on the sound system. But I would be happy in a dark alley with a homeless person if they serve a tasty Oktoberfest beer and 21st Amendment does indeed. A decent amount of malt without being too overpowering, a good beer to drink with dinner and slosh around in a liter mug. I was in the door only 5 minutes and already giddy. Unfortunately there were no liter mugs.

My wife was happy to find that the Watermelon Wheat was still available at the brewpub. It isn’t on tap but available in cans, which 21st Amendment is proud to serve most of their beers in. You’d never tell it wasn’t fresh from the keg and the beer is really great on a summer day or as it was the day we visited on a 65 degree San Francisco fall day. Me on the other hand opted for the IPA after my Oktoberfest excursion, which was mighty tasty. From there it becomes a bit of a blur, cause ya know, I like to party. But all the beers I tried that day were spot on.

The food was a big hit with the little lady and I as well. I didn’t think I would find good wings on the west coast but way to prove me wrong fellas. You win! The fish and chips use red snapper, which was a nice touch and tasted like they had just been caught from whatever ocean is out there. I have no idea if red snapper comes from the ocean. All around good times.

After dinner I had a nice little buzz going and we walked around the area a bit. Turns out it’s right near the ball park so you can tie one on and then go watch the baseballs get hit into the airs and such. Or as I did try to take pictures of the ballpark in little to no sunlight on my cell phone and send them back home to people. Good times all around and I’d hit this spot again next time we’re in San Fran.