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Rome wasn't built in a day, and the same rings true for Barrel Head Brewhouse.
Since 2008 there have been rumors of a sustainable brewery opening in the Divisadero/NoPa neighborhood, and this Fall we’re finally seeing that brewery come to life.
Local resident Ivan Hopkinson began looking at Fulton and Masonic as a possible location for his dream brewpub way back in 2008. Two years later he revisited the space, though nothing came to fruition. Finally, in 2012, there was talk he was looking into the location formerly inhabited by Auto City Repair and Body Works at 834 Divisadero. And again, nothing happened. But finally in 2013 we're seeing plans for the brewery come full circle. Ivan signed a lease at 1785 Fulton in January of this year, and now construction is in full swing. So who is Ivan Hopkinson? Well, he's the former assistant brewer at Beach Chalet, for one. Along with Tim Tattan (former sous chef from Monk's Kettle) Ivan has created a menu consisting of organic, locally sourced and simple food. Brunch will be available on weekends, and dinner will be served 7 days a week. Licensed to carry up to 40 beers on tap, Barrel Head will also feature a fully stocked bar, and will stay open daily until 2am.
As for the location, it seems like it was the right choice after all.
“Our building is an absolute gem," Ivan says, "featuring huge windows, a skylight, and wooden timbers, providing the skeleton for a dynamic space that will be enhanced by warming touches such as a hand-crafted wooden stave bar, weathered tables, gas lanterns and a fireplace.”
The space is being built out with sustainability in mind. The bar is being made out of one massive naturally-fallen cypress tree, and the tabletops are salvaged redwood and Douglas fir remnants from an old church on Church Street.
Although the website still proclaims “Opening Fall 2013,” that now seems unlikely. The building is being completely gutted, and Ivan hasn't settled on a targeted opening date yet. But if you'd like to get news about the brewery's progress, and find out about any pre-opening events, you can sign up for the Barrel Head mailing list.
We'll keep you updated as work on the brewhouse nears completion.
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Local resident Ivan Hopkinson began looking at Fulton and Masonic as a possible location for his dream brewpub way back in 2008. Two years later he revisited the space, though nothing came to fruition. Finally, in 2012, there was talk he was looking into the location formerly inhabited by Auto City Repair and Body Works at 834 Divisadero. And again, nothing happened. But finally in 2013 we're seeing plans for the brewery come full circle. Ivan signed a lease at 1785 Fulton in January of this year, and now construction is in full swing. So who is Ivan Hopkinson? Well, he's the former assistant brewer at Beach Chalet, for one. Along with Tim Tattan (former sous chef from Monk's Kettle) Ivan has created a menu consisting of organic, locally sourced and simple food. Brunch will be available on weekends, and dinner will be served 7 days a week. Licensed to carry up to 40 beers on tap, Barrel Head will also feature a fully stocked bar, and will stay open daily until 2am.
If you'd like us to notify you when our local coverage officially expands to the Fillmore and beyond, you can sign up below. We won't spam you -- promise.
