Beer Garden NightLife

Every beer tells a story—and this week—NightLife follows the brewing process from botanical inception to foamy finish. Hear from local beer and spirit masters, chat with flora-connoiseurs from the SF Botanical Garden, and drink your way through a pop-up beer garden with a dozen of local breweries.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

The Beer "Garden"
(East Garden)
6:00 - 9:45pm, Sip your way through a pop-up beer garden with a dozen local breweries including:

• Almanac
• Ale Industries
• Anchor Brewing
• Anderson Valley Brewing Co.
• Calicraft Brewing Co.
• Fort Point
• Golden State Cider
• Hard Frescos
• Laughing Monk
• ​Magnolia Brewing Co.
• Triple Voodoo
• Uncommon Brewers

Learn how science has inspired (and flavored) the art and craft of brewing with informal botany lessons courtesy of the SF Botanical Garden and check out the botanicals used to make SF's favorite drink, Fernet-Branca.

Plus, be sure to treat your tastebuds to NightLife’s signature craft beer Aliciella Bitter, brewed by Magnolia Brewing Co. with plant types found on the museum’s living roof.

Note: Beer tasting tickets are available for purchase in the East Garden. No cash will be accepted at tasting tables, only beer tickets.

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NIGHTLIFE TIPS

• Hurry! Last entry for our Rainforest dome is at 7:45 pm. Please note: drinks are not allowed inside the Rainforest exhibit.
• Thirsty? Each bar area features a unique seasonal cocktail—there are multiple bars throughout the museum.
• Special programs and lectures may have limited seating and admission will also be made available to visitors on a first-come, first-served basis.

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PLANETARIUM PASSES

• Planetarium passes are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Early event arrival is strongly recommended due to limited capacity and high demand for passes.

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FOOD & DRINK

• A variety of food options are available at NightLife from 6 – 9:30 pm, including The Academy Cafe, The Terrace, and The Academy Cafe Food Cart located in the front lobby.
• Enjoy a different fresh seasonal "craft on draft" cocktail at each NightLife bar area designed by our resident mixologist Shane McKnight!

All bars accept cash and credit cards.