O.C. beer week is back for the fourth consecutive year! It’s once again that time of year when OC’s beer prowess is celebrated in fine fashion via a full week of events that highlight world-class beer Orange County has to offer. Here are some of the must-hit events for the week!
4th Annual Orange County Brewers Guild Invitational
Saturday, April 27th, Start your beer week celebration at OC Brewers Guild Invitational! This multifaceted event will feature unlimited tastings of many core and limited release beers from award-winning OC Breweries and their closest brewery friends! With over 50+ breweries gathered to kick off OC Beer Week, it’s sure to be a great day.
Details: https://events.ocbrewers.org/
Brewery List
All American Brew Works
Ambitious Ales
Anaheim Brewery
Artifex Brewing Company
Asylum Brewing Company
Backstreet Brewery
Barley Forge
Beachwood Brewing
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse
Boomtown Brewery
Bootlegger’s Brewery
Bottle Logic Brewing
Brewheim Brewing Company
Brewing Reserve of California
Chapman Crafted Beer
Cismontane Brewing
Craft Brewing Company
Docent Brewing
El Segundo Brewing Company
Four Sons Brewing
GameCraft Brewing
Green Cheek Beer Company
Gunwhale Ales
Honey Pot Meadery
Hoparazzi Brewing
Karl Strauss
Laguna Beach Beer Company
Left Coast Brewing Co.
Lost Winds Brewing
Mike Hess Brewing
Network Brewery
Noble Ale Works
Oggi’s Brewhouse
Orange County Pink Boots
Phantom Ales
Pizza Port San Clemente
RIIP Beer Co.
Santa Ana River Brewing
Skyland Ale Works
Stereo Brewing Company
Stone Church Brewing
Taps Brewery & Barrel Room
The Bruery
The Good Beer Co
Towne Park Brew Co.
Tustin Brewing Co.
Unsung Brewing Co.
Wiens Brewing Company
Culinary Quest CO-OP Beer Dinner
Wednesday, May 1st, Join the masterminds of GameCraft Brewing & The Culinary Underground as they play with their beer and food for OC Beer Week. GameCraft Brewing head chefs Jesse Robinson & Stephen Foster will join chef Andrea Machuca for an interactive, collaborative beer dinner that will open your senses and appeal to your minds. This dinner will feature elements of the fantasy & game world with seasonal twists and turns.
Meat & Greet | Cheese & Charcuterie Spread Welcome
Prior to the dinner guests will be able to socialize with Head Brewer, Andrew Moy while enjoying light beers paired with a large cheese and charcuterie board. During this time tasting room manager, Demetria, and head brewer, Andrew Moy will be giving brewery tours.
Menu | Beer Pairings TBA
Details: https://culinaryco-opbeerdinner.eventbrite.com
Viva La Vida | Wine vs. Beer Dinner
Friday, May 3rd, Celebrate Cinco de Mayo weekend with a Modern Mexican meal paired with local sustainable wines & craft beer at ‘Viva La Vida’ for BXCR’s 6th installment of the wine vs. beer dinner series with The Culinary Underground. Dinner will begin with a mezcal aperitif, followed by Modern Mexican dishes, paired with a local independent beer from Artifex Brewing Company & Wines from Monte Xanic Winery (Villa De Guadalupe).
Menu | Beverage Pairings TBA
Details: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/viva-la-vida-wine-vs-beer-dinner-tickets-59018364517
Tap To Table Social Hour
Saturday, May 4th, Closeout OC Beer Week with a crafted carousel featuring TAPS inspired eats paired with award-winning craft beer.
Details: //bit.ly/2It4xsH
Ticket Include:
– Free TAPS Beers taster glass
– 3oz Beer Tastings
– Food Pairings
– Complimentary Pint in Tasting Room
– $10 To-Go Credit (available for 6-packs and merchandise only)
Amuses + Mash-Ups (paired with Brewer’s selection):
– Pastrami Ahi Truck Toast
– Charcuterie Quesadilla
– Baja Ceviche
– Mole Chile
– My Greek Potato
– Porchetta 2.0
– Hawaiian Fried Rice
– Dulce De Leche Panna Cotta
– Mini Apple Fritters
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