From Germany to the U.S.: Beer Gardens Are In

Tired of drinking your beer in stuffy bars with low lighting and the jukebox blasting? Worry not... there is another option nearby or coming soon to your town. European style beer gardens are popping up all over.

Originating in Bavaria (Southern Germany), traditional Biergartens are a great location to socialize and meet fellow beer enthusiast while enjoying your beverage and bratwurst (or pretzel for us vegetarians) and some fresh air.

Stone Brewing has a huge garden at their taproom and restaurant in Escondido (attached to the brewery). I had the pleasure of meeting Stone CEO Greg Koch while waiting in their garden and he was happy to see so many people enjoying the environment.


In San Francisco the minds behind Suppunkuche, a German themed restaurant and taproom, have opened Biergarten on Octavia and Fell in the Hayes Valley area of the city. Carrying classic German beers from breweries such as Weihenstephan and Erdinger, it is one of the must-see spots for beer enthusiast in Northern California

Many bars and breweries have had outdoor seating, but when you walk into an authentic beer garden the vibe is very different. You find yourself sitting at long tables with strangers and enjoying the outside air. I personally love that feeling and I hope to find more beer gardens in the near future.