Hop Oast Pub & Brewery — Restaurant in San Francisco

Full disclosure, this place is run by my friend, so my review is likely a tad biased. This friend is the former master brewer of the Park Chalet / Beach Chalet and he's been planning to start his own brewery for years. I'm thrilled to see it finally open and equally thrilled that his brewery's first beers are tasting fantastic.

I agree with some of the other reviewers that the place feels new and rough around the edges - but in a good way because it is brand new yet already presents a laid back welcoming feel.

I was a bit wary that he opened it without adding more style and design -- but knowing how hard the process is to get all the permitting and go through all of the logistical hurdles, I know I would have thrown the doors open as soon as humanly possible as well (boy did it take a long time!). In just the 3 times I've visited the bar, I've seen it already grow in personality and am excited to see...

Stopped in to try a few in this new neighborhood corner spot. A lager and an IPA are made in-house by the former master brewer for the Park/Lake/Beach Chalets. Also a few other faves on tap. Loved the refreshing summer ale, and the Vienna lager.

This place is definitely rough around the edges, as it's just opened its doors. But lends a refreshing kind of anything-goes kind of vibe.

Also, food menu is limited to about eight different delicious sausages. Had the beef hot link, the Frankfurter, and the chicken-apple. All delish!

All-in-all, an interesting new...

While I normally enjoy a more quiet atmosphere, I was the only customer for over an hour and 15 minutes. My first beer, a kolsch, had a nice, slight sweetness and crisp, grainy malt profile but an every growing and obvious diacetyl presence. The second beer, an IPA, was actually decently bitter with classic pine, resinous, and slightly dank hop flavor in addition to an unfortunately out of place red fruit character. The place seemed close to hitting the mark but didn't quite make it and unfortunately the slowness had a...