San Francisco’s Exclusive Craft Beer and Specialty Pizza Duo ‘Tony’s Pizzaweizen’ Available Now

Tony Gemignani Teams Up With San Francisco-Based Black Hammer Brewing Company to Create ‘Tony’s Pizzaweizen’, a Custom Craft Beer and Specialty Pizza 

Available Now at Capo’s and Tony’s Pizza Napoletana in North Beach, the New Pizza by 13-Time World Pizza Champion Uses Exclusive Craft Beer, Which Is Brewed Using Wheat from Tony’s Proprietary Flour Blend, In Its Dough Recipe, Creating the Ultimate Pizza and Beer Mash-Up  

SAN FRANCISCO (September 2024) – Tony Gemignani, 13-time world pizza champion and legendary Bay Area restaurateur, is thrilled to debut ‘Tony’s Pizzaweizen’, an exclusive pizza and beer duo created in collaboration with San Francisco’s Black Hammer Brewing Company. ‘Tony’s Pizzaweizen’ pizza uses an exclusive craft beer by Black Hammer Brewing Company within its dough recipe; meanwhile, the ‘Tony’s Pizzaweizen’ exclusive craft beer is produced using wheat berries from Tony’s proprietary Type 00 Pizza Flour. The limited-edition pizza, hefeweizen-style beer, and ‘Tony’s Pizzaweizen’ combo – featuring one Detroit style pizza and two pints of the beer – are now on the menu at Gemignani’s famed restaurants, Tony’s Pizza Napoletana and Capo’s in San Francisco’s North Beach neighborhood.   

“It’s been really fun to collaborate and get creative with another San Francisco-based company like Black Hammer Brewing Company to produce a pizza and beer mash-up for the ages,” said Gemignani. “I’m thankful to the Black Hammer Brewing Company team for being open to this idea and helping to develop a unique offering that combines and celebrates a few of my favorite things - pizza, beer, premium ingredients, and the Bay Area community.  I am excited for our friends and guests to taste this delicious pairing that has been a true labor of love.”  

An avid beer enthusiast with a preference for hefeweizens—a type of German white beer—Gemignani was eager to create a signature brew to be enjoyed alongside the many pizza styles he serves at his restaurants. With the help of Beverage Manager Nick Lawlor, he discovered Black Hammer Brewing Company based in San Francisco’s South of Market (SoMa) neighborhood and quickly fell in love with their story and unique selection of craft beers. The hefeweizen, in particular, stood out and after meeting the team behind the kegs, it became clear to Gemignani that this vision could turn into reality.  

From there, Gemignani, Black Hammer Brewing Company’s Founder Jim Furman, and their respective teams got to work testing beer and pizza recipes until they landed on the ‘Tony’s Pizzaweizen’ combo that is available today. Further expanding on the local aspect of the partnership, Gemignani and Furman commissioned renowned San Francisco artist Jeremy Fish to design the beer can label, which features a custom illustration that represents elements from both the Gemignani and Black Hammer brands.  

Tony’s Pizza Napoletana and Capo’s will exclusively serve the ‘Tony’s Pizzaweizen’ pizza, which comes with two cans or pints of the Tony-inspired hefeweizen ($61) and will be limited to 12 per day at both locations. The combo will be limited The pizza, made using honey malted dough using the ‘Tony’s Pizzaweizen’ beer, is topped with carnitas cooked in oranges, G&S Farms corn, mozzarella, white cheddar, brick cheese, Maldon salt, orange juice mist, sweety drop peppers, citrus lime tajin aioli, an orange wedge to squeeze and thinly sliced serrano peppers on the side ($45). The bright flavors pair nicely with the light beer, which was produced with wheat berries from Tony’s Type 00 Pizza Flour from Central Milling, offering refreshing citrus and tropical notes in addition to an orange slice garnish ($8.50/16 oz can or $8/12 oz draft).  

“Creativity has always been a main principle at Black Hammer Brewing Company and we could not be more thrilled to join forces with pizza master and Bay Area icon, Tony Gemignani, who also appreciates a little fun, to create this unique, San Francisco-inspired pizza and beer duo,” said Furman. “We are honored to be pouring our beer at Tony’s famed restaurants and excited for the regulars, locals and countless visitors that come through his doors to try it.”  

In addition to offering the pizza-beer combo at Tony’s Pizza Napoletana and Capo’s, the exclusive beer is available for purchase by the can (16 oz) at select Slice House by Tony Gemignani locations throughout Northern and Southern California as well as Giovanni Italian Specialties in San Francisco.  

ABOUT TONY GEMIGNANI 

Tony Gemignani is the award-winning chef, philanthropist and multi-concept restaurateur behind San Francisco’s legendary Tony’s Pizza Napoletana as well as Capo’s, Slice House by Tony Gemignani franchise program, Pizza Rock, Toscano Brothers and Dago Bagel by Tony Gemignani. He is also the proprietor of Giovanni Italian Specialties.?Over his career, Tony Gemignani has earned many impressive titles including founder of the World Pizza Champions; the first and only Triple Crown winner for baking at the International Pizza Championships in Lecce, Italy; the first American to win first place in the Pizza In Pala division at the World Pizza Championships 2016 in Parma, Italy; and, his most prestigious title to date, the 2007 World Champion Pizza Maker at the World Pizza Cupin Naples, Italy, where he was the first American and non-Neapolitan victor. Additionally, Gemignani holds four Guinness Book of World Records honors for most consecutive rolls across the shoulders, largest pizza in the world, longest pizza in the world, and most people tossing pizza at once.?In 2022, Tony established the franchise program for Slice House, which has seen rapid growth with over 140 units open or in development.  

ABOUT BLACK HAMMER BREWING COMPANY 

Black Hammer Brewing Company is dedicated to crafting superbly balanced lagers, ales, and hard seltzers at their brewery in San Francisco, California. Black Hammer takes pride in its commitment to quality, which has been recognized through numerous gold medals in both regional and national competitions. Their beers consistently stand out for their flavor, balance, and creativity. 

As pioneers in the craft beer industry, Black Hammer is proud to offer beer which are crafted to remove gluten, ensuring that everyone can enjoy their brews without compromise and reflecting their commitment to inclusivity and quality. 

Black Hammer Brewing may be the only Burner Brewery in existence today, a nod to their deep connection with the community surrounding “that thing in the desert.” The name, Black Hammer Brewing, is inspired by the nickname of their co-founder, Jim "Hammer" Furman, semi-portmanteaued with the Black Rock Desert, home to the largest temporary city in the world for just one week of the year.   

At Black Hammer Brewing, the belief is in crafting not just great beers, but memorable experiences that bring people together in celebration of creativity, diversity, and community. 

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