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The word cloud to the left represents the top ten breweries in Calif. based on barrel production in 2012; statistics provided by the Brewers Association.

1. Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. – 966,007
2. Lagunitas Brewing Co. – 244,220
3. Stone Brewing Co. – 177,199
4. Firestone Walker Brewing Co. – 118,564
5. Anchor Brewing Co. – 117,000
6. Bear Republic Brewing Co. – 65,314
7. Lost Coast Brewing Co. – 59,100
8. BJ’s Chicago Pizza & Brewery – 56,223
9. North Coast Brewing Co. – 51,223
10. Ballast Point Brewing Co. – 47,503

The map above is a list of the top five bars in San Luis Obispo, Calif. serving craft beer on tap. All the bars listed above rotate through a majority of beers produced by the top ten breweries in Calif. as well as many other admirable craft ales across the U.S. and the world.