Fieldwork Brewing to open Mission Rock taproom with Krukow tribute IPA

Fieldwork Brewing will mark the grand opening of its Mission Rock taproom Sept. 25-27 with a new Westcoast IPA honoring Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow. The beer, Grab Some Pine, Meat!, will support the Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation as Krukow heads into his final season in the Giants booth.

Why it matters: - Fieldwork is turning a neighborhood taproom launch into a Bay Area sports moment, tying the opening to one of the Giants’ most recognizable voices. - The beer release adds a charitable component, with proceeds going to the Northern Nevada Children’s Cancer Foundation. - The opening strengthens Fieldwork’s presence at Mission Rock, the waterfront district next to Oracle Park.

What happened: - Fieldwork Brewing Company will hold the official grand opening of its Mission Rock taproom Sept. 25-27. - The taproom has already been open for a soft launch since earlier this summer. - The weekend includes fresh craft beer, food, live entertainment, giveaways and a live broadcast of The Tom Tolbert Show. - Fieldwork is releasing Grab Some Pine, Meat!, a Westcoast IPA honoring longtime San Francisco Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow. - Krukow will retire from the Giants broadcast booth after the 2026 season, ending a 36-year run behind the microphone.

The details: - Grab Some Pine, Meat! is named after one of Krukow’s catchphrases. - The beer is brewed with Dolcita, Simcoe and Waimea hops. - Fieldwork describes the beer as bone-dry and resinous, with aromas of pine needles, pink grapefruit, lime zest, crushed papaya and passionfruit. - Fieldwork made a $20,000 donation to NNCCF in honor of Krukow and his support for children and families affected by childhood cancer. - Proceeds from sales of Grab Some Pine, Meat! will also benefit NNCCF. - The beer goes on sale Sept. 25 at all Fieldwork locations and select retailers. - Mission Rock sits at 300 Toni Stone Xing in San Francisco. - The taproom is 3,750 square feet. - The location includes a full-service kitchen, Fieldwork’s first cocktail program, rotating craft beer, and multiple televisions. - The space is designed for pregame drinks, postgame meals, family dinners, weekend gatherings and Bay Area sports viewing. - The taproom is next to Oracle Park and China Basin Park. - It is also adjacent to Visa’s Market Support Center and the China Basin Park Beer Garden. - Fieldwork Mission Rock joins restaurants, shops, rental apartments, workspaces and public space in the Mission Rock development. - Fieldwork’s grand opening weekend is set for Friday, Sept. 25 through Sunday, Sept. 27 at 300 Toni Stone Xing, Suite B, San Francisco. - More information is available at Fieldwork Mission Rock. - Fieldwork also directs visitors to the company’s main site and its Instagram account @drinkfieldwork.

Between the lines: - The Krukow tribute helps Fieldwork connect the taproom launch to local identity, which fits a waterfront district built around Giants-adjacent traffic. - Naming a beer after a beloved broadcaster gives the release built-in emotional value while also channeling sales toward a cause tied to Krukow’s long-term advocacy. - The Tom Tolbert Show booking extends the sports-radio theme and reinforces Mission Rock as a destination before and after games.

What's next: - Fieldwork will continue rolling out details for the grand-opening weekend before Sept. 25. - The Mission Rock taproom will operate with posted hours of Mon.-Thu. 12 p.m.-9 p.m., Fri. 12 p.m.-10 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sun. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. - Fieldwork says it has ten locations and more on the way across Northern California.

The bottom line: - Fieldwork is using a new taproom, a local sports icon and a charity beer release to make Mission Rock more than another restaurant opening.