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11 Things: Speakeasy Ales & Lagers

Thursday, June 19, 2008

1. "Gotta Getaway":

3:33 p.m. Fri.: The first weekend of summer is upon us and it's time to celebrate. Begone, vamoose, skedaddle ... take the Third Street Light Rail to Evans Station.

Gentle reminder: Get off.

2. "Walking Distance":

4 p.m. Fri.: Head east along Evans. Walk five blocks to 1195-A.

Gentle reminder: It's the building with the eyes.

3. "In My Eyes":

4:10 p.m. Fri.: Rejoice! You've made it! Step inside the lobby and stop at the window.

Gentle reminder: Say hi.

4. "The Crowd":

4:20 p.m. Fri.: Sample the Double Daddy with one of the most diverse groups you've ever seen in one place. Young, old, rich, poor, quirky, normal, animals, people, hippies, punks ... everyone's represented here.

Gentle reminder: The Double Daddy will make you friendly.

5. "Memories Can't Wait":

4:37 p.m. Fri.: Sample old favorites like Prohibition Ale and Big Daddy I.P.A. or try the lesser-knowns like White Lightning, Hunter's Point Porter or Bootlegger Black Lager.

Gentle reminder: Don't double down on one particular beer, lest you become double-down and out.

6. "Neat Neat Neat":

5 p.m. Fri.: Thank head brewer Kevin Robinson profusely.

Gentle reminder: Later apologize profusely for thanking him profusely. It was the beer.

7. "The Unheard Music":

5:15 p.m. Fri.: Pick a Friday when live music is happening.

Gentle reminder: The 11th Anniversary Party is coming soon.

8. "Allison":

5:55 p.m. Fri.: If you're taking notes for 96 Hours, realize by now you have: a) lost them b) written them illegibly or c) completely failed to start taking them.

Gentle reminder: Have consigliere Allison send you a brief e-mail on Monday.

9. "Have a Beer with Fear":

6:15 p.m. Fri.: Ales are top-fermented. Lagers are bottom-fermented.

Gentle reminder: Your brain is both.

10. "Take Warning":

7 p.m. Fri.: When leaving, cross the street and wait for the 19 or 44 bus heading west. The 19 gets you to most of the eastern side of the city. The 44 to most of the western side.

Gentle reminder: Taxi numbers are also available near the exit.

11. "Look Back and Laugh":

11 a.m. Sat.: Wake up in the Speakeasy T-shirt you don't remember buying.

Gentle reminder: Drink (a gallon of) water.

Speakeasy Open Houses take place 4-8 p.m. Friday. Call the main line to leave a tour request via voice mail. Speakeasy Ales & Lagers, 1195-A Evans Ave. (415) 642-3371. www.goodbeer.com.

- Tim Sullivan, tsullivan@sfchronicle.com

http://sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2008/06/19/NSSP11A0OI.DTL

This article appeared on page G - 3 of the San Francisco Chronicle