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Awards

California State Fair Beer Competition 2022 - Gold Medal

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Sparkle Pony Belgian Blonde

California State Fair Beer Competition 2022 - Gold Medal

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Bock Party Doppelbock

California State Fair Beer Competition 2022 - Bronze Medal

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Perseverance Red IPA

US Open Beer Competition 2022 - Bronze Medal

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Cuddle Puddle Hazy IPA (Gluten-removed beer Category)

California Craft Brewers Cup 2021 - Gold Medal

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Gold Medal

Black Claw - Rosemary & Meyer Lemon

California State Fair Beer Competition 2018 - Bronze Medal

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Bronze Medal

Nectar of Life • Kölsch 

Denver International Beer Competition 2016 - Multiple Medals

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Gold Medal

Sparkle Pony · Belgian Blond Ale

Bronze Medal

War Horse · International IPA
Playa Pilsen · American Light Lager

New York International Beer Competition 2016 - Multiple Medals

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Awarded California Brewery of the Year

Silver Medal

Sparkle Pony • Belgian Blonde Ale
Hopportunistic • Pale Ale

Bronze Medal

Witless Zombie • Belgian Witbier
Playa Pilsen • Mexican-Style Lager
Nectar of Life • Kölsch

Brewing Techniques

Craft-Driven

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We began our craft brewing journey aiming to perfect the science and precision of traditional lager brewing, but have opened our brew kettle to crafting a vast array of beer styles old and new, especially within the hazy IPA, hard seltzer, blended sour and barrel-aged spaces.

So although we remain committed to our relentless pursuit of stylistic perfection and unparalleled holistic brewing balance, we are having-way-too-much-fun-for-it-to-be-legal thumbing our nose at the Reinheitsgebot every chance we get.

Gluten-Removed

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At Black Hammer Brewing we understand the importance of limiting gluten intake to those with gluten sensitivities, allergies, and celiac disease (co-founder Jim Furman was diagnosed with non-celiac gluten sensitivity in 2021).

However, we also understand that small-batch craft beer is delicious, and is a fundamental component of a happy and fortuitous life.  Because we want everyone to be able to enjoy our tasty brews, have happy and fortuitous lives, and not worry about gluten issues when choosing which beer to drink, in mid-2017 we implemented our BHB Gluten Elimination Program. 

We have implemented manufacturing and testing processes to ensure that gluten levels in our beers labeled “gluten-removed” contain less than 3 ppm gluten, which is well below the established FDA threshold of 20 ppm* used for labeling foods “gluten-free”.

Gluten is removed after fermentation using an industry-standard enzyme, Clarity-Ferm, which contains a highly specific endo-protease which only cleaves polypeptides at the carboxyl end of the amino acid proline, derived from a selected strain of Aspergillus niger. We have found that our process is effective for our wheat-free beers less than 8% ABV with zero effect on flavor, aroma or texture, so we apply it to all our brews falling within those limits.

Carb-Conscious

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With the average 12 ounce IPA weighing at 200 calories and 20 or more grams of carbohydrates, our Black Claw hard seltzers, with less than 2g carbs and Black Hops 0-carb, nonalcoholic hopped seltzers are deliciously crafted while having a negligible carb count.

Sober-Curious

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Although we love beer and the relaxation the ethanol created by our yeasty minions provides, we also recognize that reducing alcohol consumption is usually a healthy decision for anyone - including our cofounder, Jim Furman. We created Black Hops to satisfy the desire for a hoppy, tasty and 100% healthy beverage, and we created the label to present a beery aesthetic, for enjoyment while avoiding the occasional sideways glances from well-meaning, imbibing friends.

Press

San Francisco Chronicle | Laid-Back Black Hammer Brewery Pounds Out Seriously Geeky Brews

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The Bold Italic San Francisco | San Francisco’s Beer Scene Is Off-the-Charts Amazing Right Now. Here Are Our Favorites.

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