This weekend is shaping up to be epic with regards to craft beer and mead. Here’s a brief list of things happening this weekend:
Friday
First Fridays at Drakes Brewing Company
Drakes Brewing Company has reintroduced First Fridays. Here are the details:
Who: Drakes Brewing Company
What: First Friday Tastings
Where: 1933 Davis Street, Building 177, San Leandro, CA 94577 (their tucked away behind Walmart) map
When: Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 4pm – 8pm
Cost:
- $5 per person voluntary donation, to the non-profit organization we are supporting, at the gate. (Children with their parents free)
- $15 for a Drake’s tasting glass and 3 tokens for 3 full pours. Additional tokens can be purchased separately ($3.50 each, with net proceeds going to the non-profit)
- Great food available for purchase
Notes: Drakes will be pouring their Aroma Prieta IPA, Bass Akwards IPA & Hopocalypse IPA.
Growler Fills at Devils Canyon Brewing
Not really a special event, per se, but another option for craft beer starved people
Who: Devil’s Canyon Brewing
What: Growler Fills
Where: 111 Industrial Way, Belmont, CA 94002 map
When: Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 4pm – 6pm
Cost: No cost to go, just pay for the beer you want.
Firkin Fridays at Tied House Brewing Company
Tied House has been tapping firkins on Fridays for several months now.
Who: Tied House Brewing Company
What: Firkin Fridays
Where: 954 Villa Street, Mountain View, CA 94041 map
When: Friday, August 6, 2010 @ 5pm
Cost: No cost to go, just pay for the beer you want.
Notes: These firkins are usually tapped by a special guest. Sometimes they get it right in one shot, sometimes they don’t. Fun either way.
Saturday
The Bistro 13th Annual IPA Festival
I wrote a post about this event a little earlier in the week. You can view full details here.
Speakeasy Ales & Lagers Anniversary Party
Speakeasy Ales & Lagers is having their 13th Anniversary party at their brewery this weekend as well.
Who: Speakeasy Ales & Lagers
What: 13th Anniversary Celebration
Where: 1195 Evans Avenue San Francisco, CA 94124 map
When: Saturday, August 7, 2010 @ 2pm – 7pm
Cost: No admission but I think you’ll have to pay for drink tokens.
Notes: They will be releasing their special Anniversary beer, Midnight Run India Black Ale (IBA).
Mead-making Demonstration with Micah Dubinko
Saturday is also Mead Day. Mead Day was started in 2002 and is a way to foster community, camaraderie between mead-makers while growing awareness for mead. What is mead? Well go to this event and find out!
Who: More Beer! (Flavor) homebrew shop
What: Mead-making Demonstration & Tasting featuring Micah Dubinko
Where: 991 N. San Antonio Road, Los Altos, CA 94022 map
When: Saturday, August 7, 2010 @ 2pm – 4pm
Cost: $10 donation to cover the costs of honey, yeast and light snacks. Seating is limited so please RSVP to this event by sending an email to Micah Dubinko at mdubinko@yahoo.com.
Sunday
As if there wasn’t enough beer and mead going around on Friday and Saturday, I will be hosting a Sunday Beer School, featuring American Craft Beer, at Wine Affairs. Details below:
Who: Wine Affairs
What: Sunday Beer School – A hosted tasting of 6 American Craft Beers
Where: 1435 The Alameda, San Jose, CA 95126 map
When: Sunday, August 8, 2010 @5pm – 6pm
Cost: $20/pp, call 408-977-0111 to make your reservation today! Walk-ins also welcome.
In case I forgot to mention any other events, feel free to add the details in the comments section. I hope to see some of you at a few of these events. Have fun!
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