Almanac Beer Co.
The Almanac Beer Company was founded in 2010 by Jesse Friedman and Damian Fagan. We brew farm-to-barrel seasonal ales to be enjoyed alongside the seasonal cuisine of the San Francisco Bay Area. Farm-to-barrel brewing is about selecting the best in locally sourced fruit and blending it into beers inspired by the great brewing traditions of the world. We aim to create something special and uniquely Northern Californian. Jesse and Damian collaborated to found the Almanac Beer Company—a brewery dedicated to producing seasonal artisan ales, brewed specifically to complement local cuisine sourced and prepared with the same great care and craft.www.almanacbeer.com
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Oct 12, 2026
Andres O'HaraCORRESPONDENT
He got a day job in design and illustration in San Francisco.
Andres O'HaraCORRESPONDENT
But beer brewing kept calling to him So in 2010, when he was 38, he partnered with a friend, and they decided to start a company, Almanac Beer.
Andres O'HaraCORRESPONDENT
Almanac specialized in sour beers.
Andres O'HaraCORRESPONDENT
They were made in aged wooden barrels, not steel tanks.
NickHOST
Beef.
NickHOST
No, we now are next up on deck will be Almanac's Black Label Executive Lager.
DougGUEST
Oh.
NickHOST
Membership has privileges.
NickHOST
It's a black and gold card.
NickHOST
You get it an hour earlier.
NickHOST
Almanac has tailored the label to look just like your executive membership card.
Rad StaceyHOST
That is so smart.
Derek PapaHOST
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Derek PapaHOST
Almanac.
Derek PapaHOST
I got some Almanac, uh-
Adam CopelandHOST
Oh, do you?
Derek PapaHOST
Yeah
Derek PapaHOST
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Derek PapaHOST
Almanac.
Derek PapaHOST
I got some Almanac, uh-
Adam CopelandHOST
Oh, JD from when we were just there?
Derek PapaHOST
Yeah, yeah.
Scott PiehlerHOST
Please join us at the rake for one last round of beverages and a toast to California farmers, our brewery and distillery customers who truly value sourcing local ingredients, and to our wonderful staff, both past and present." Reaction was swift, with customers and partners sharing disbelief and sadness.
Scott PiehlerHOST
Damian Fagan, founder and CEO of Almanac, said in a statement, quote, We are heartbroken at the news of Admiral and the rake closing.
Scott PiehlerHOST
Ron and Curtis and their team represent the very best of what craft represents, creativity, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to quality, end quote.
Scott PiehlerHOST
Vincent Poix, general manager of Alameda Brewing, added, quote, One of our core beers, Let It Lager, relies 100% on Admiral maltings.
Tim WebbHOST
Key Lime Pirate is one of that I really enjoy from there.
Tim WebbHOST
Obviously, our guys over at Almanac in Alameda Adventureland.
Tim WebbHOST
Oh, that was awesome.
Tim WebbHOST
You could probably still find some of the KMBR crew underneath the tables because they drank so much.