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JULY 2009
2nd, Thursday
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Even Keel Cask at Ballast Point
Thursday July 2nd
Summer in San Diego rules! Just to make it that much more enjoyable, we are proud to release our
Even Keel San Diego Session Ale
For those of you unfamiliar, Even Keel is a beer low in alcohol and high in flavor. It has been called a 1/2 IPA. It has all the dry-hopping and bitterness you love, but only packs half the punch of most west coast style IPA’s. 3.6% ABV.
We have a firkin, dry hopped with Tettnanger hops, ready to tap on Thursday July 2nd at 11am. Come by and have a pint, or two. Cheers!
Location: Ballast Point Brewing Co. 10051 Old Grove Rd. San Diego, CA 92131
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Karl Strauss Brewing Company
Cask Night- The King of Hop
Thursday July 2nd
A hopped up spicy complex ale that puts the thrill in “Thriller". $3.50 beers. Come Thirsty.
Location: all Karl Strauss Brewery Restaurants
Starts: 5:00 PM
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Green Flash Brewing
Green Flash Night at The Blind Lady
Thursday July 2nd
The Blind Lady Ale House will be featuring Green Flash this Thursday night:
Summer Saison, West Coast
IPA, Le Freak, and 30th St. Pale Ale
The first 90 people to order one get a keeper glass!
Location: Blind Lady Ale House 3416 Adams Ave. San Diego, Calif
Starts: 5:00 PM
Ends: 11:45 PM
Contact Phone: Lee Chase - 619-255-2491
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3rd, Friday
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Stone Brewing Co.
FM 94.9 Live Broadcast at Stone
Friday July 3rd
Turn up the volume on your weekend! Join us at the crack of dawn--no really, we MEAN the crack of dawn--to kick off your 4th of July festivities. Our friends at 94.9 will be broadcasting live from our outside bar from 6 am until 3 in the afternoon. The Stone Foxes are coming down to play a live set of blues tunes at 8 am, and every hour starting at 9:20, tasting sessions of local beers will be available for $.94--hosted by the guys who make them. Real live rock stars, cameo appearances by local brewers, and loads of tasty food and beer. What more could you want?
Location: Stone Brewing Co. and Bistro 1999 Citracado Parkway (760) 471-4999 Escondido, CA 92029 (760) 471-7690 Fax
Starts: 6:00 AM
Ends: 3:00 PM
Contact Phone: 760-471-4999
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Hamilton’s Tavern
CASK CONDITIONED FRIDAYS - CBC NIGHT!
Friday July 3rd
Cask Conditioned Friday featuring Coronado Brewing Co.!
The Cask: Limelight Witbier
On Draught: Islander IPA, Islandweizen, Mermaid Red, Orange Ave, Idiot IIPA, Nutter Brown, Blue Bridge Coffee Stout and Baby Idiot.
Try the cask with our house made Hop Sausage Plate - ground & cased weekly to compliment the cask for the night! This week we’ll have Baja Andouille with BBQ Black Beans, Rice and Avocado & Mango Salad!
Location: Hamilton’s Tavern
Starts: 5:00 PM
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Coronado Brewing Company
Happy Hour at Hamilton’s Tavern
Friday July 3rd
Come start the 4th of July weekend at Hamilton’s with beers from Coronado Brewing Company. Friday July 3rd beginning at 5 pm. Many beers on tap along with a cask of Lime Lite Wit.
Location: Hamiltons Tavern
Starts: 5:00 PM
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4th, Saturday
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Wit’s End Pub and Cafe
Free Live Music and BBQ
Saturday July 4th
Come celebrate the 4th with us at the Wit’s End. Free Live music by Dirty Modelo and late night BBQ. Drink specials all night!!
Location: Wit’s End 420 Robinson Ave San Diego, Ca 92103
Starts: 10:30 PM
Contact Email: thewitsend07@yahoo.com
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8th, Wednesday
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Coronado Brewing Company
Coronado Pint Night at the Taproom
Wednesday July 8th
Come join the folks from Coronado Brew and the Taproom for a Coronado Pint Night on Wednesday July 8. Beers on tap will be the Coronado Gold, Islander Ipa, Mermaids Red, Orange Ave. Wit, Baybridge Coffee Stout, Nutter Brown, Idiot Ipa, Islandweizen, 4 Bros. Pale Ale, Baby Idiot, and a cask of Lime Lit Wit.
Location: The Tap Room 1269 Garnet Ave. P.B. ,Ca 92109
Starts: 5:00 PM
Contact Phone: Ryan Preston - 619 817-1981
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9th, Thursday
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Ginger’d Dorado on tap!
Thursday July 9th
This is a new one. We’ve never done this before. We have done casks of our Big Eye IPA with ginger in the past and the results were spectacular. If you were fortunate enough to attend the VIP session at the Real Ale Fest a couple of weeks ago, or made it out to Hamilton’s for our most recent BP night you may have gotten a taste. The ginger adds a crispness and the flavor goes really well with hops. If it’s good in Big Eye, it should be great in Dorado. Come by and try it with us for the first time on Thursday. Cheers!
Location: Ballast Point Brewing Co. 10051 Old Grove Rd. San Diego, CA 92131
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Karl Strauss Brewing Company
Cask Night- Pin Tail Pale Ale
Thursday July 9th
$3.50 beers. Come thirsty.
Location: all Karl Strauss Brewery Restaurants
Starts: 5:00 PM
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11th, Saturday
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Hamilton’s Tavern
2ND SATURDAY WITH STONE BREWING CO.!
Saturday July 11th
2nd Saturday with STONE!
Please join us for another memorable 2nd Saturday event - this month featuring Stone Brewing Company!
Of course there are a lot of things I could say about how awesome 2nd Saturday is going to be in July with San Diego’s own Juggernaut Stone Brewing but I prefer just to let the details do the talking!
2 Dueling Casks: Imperial Russian Stout and Special DryHop’d Ruination using Amarillo & Columbus Hops!
22 On Draught: Pale, IPA, Ruination, Oaked AB, 2008 Stone IRS, 2009 Stone IRS, 2008 Stone Old Guardian Barley Wine in Red Wine Barrel, 07.07.07 Vertical Epic Ale, 08.08.08 Vertical Epic Ale, 12th Anniversary Bitter Chocolate Oatmeal Stout, AleSmith/Mikkeller/Stone Belgian Style Triple Ale, 2006 Double Bastard Ale w/ French Oak, Stone Cali-Belgique IPA, Double Dry Hop IPA , Ruination double dry hop, Sublimely Self Righteous Black IPA, 13thAnniversary Imperial Red, Smoked Porter w/Vanilla bean, 2007 Old Guardian, Juxtoposition Black Pilsner
Complimentary BBQ: Slow cooked/smoked Tri-Tip with a fresh chimichurri sauce, spicy grilled sausages, roasted fingerling potatoes, a Brazilian summer salad and Stone 12th Anniversary Cakes!
MUSIC: “Arrogant Bastards” – 2 hours of music from the world’s cockiest front men!Location: Hamilton’s Tavern
Starts: 5:00 PM
Ends: 8:00 PM
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12th, Sunday
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Stone Brewing Co.
Beer & Chocolate Pairing
Sunday July 12th
This very popular event has SOLD OUT, but don’t despair, you can still come to the Beer & Chocolate Pairing on August 16th, featuring Eclipse Chocolat: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/72653
Good beer and good chocolate have been enjoyed by those in the know for centuries. Until recently, these two flavorful wonders were kept apart, neither realizing its full potential without the other ...until now. We bring great beer and great chocolate together in a union that will dance a tasty tango across your tongue. Join us in the Stone World Bistro and Gardens for six courses of handcrafted chocolate and Stone beer in a relaxed and conversational environment. Hosted by the maker of Chuao chocolates himself, Michael Antonorsi, and our resident Beer Evangelist Ken Wright. This is a very popular event that always sells out in record time-don’t wait to get your tickets! Tickets are available for $30 online or at the Stone Company Store.
Location: Stone Brewing Co. and Bistro 1999 Citracado Parkway (760) 471-4999 Escondido, CA 92029 (760) 471-7690 Fax
Starts: 2:30 PM
Ends: 6:30 PM
Contact Phone: 760-471-4999
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13th, Monday
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Stone Brewing Co.
Beer Wars Screening
Monday July 13th
If you missed the initial screening of Beer Wars in April, you need to be here to witness this “contemporary David and Goliath story” that goes behind the scenes to expose how the beer market really works. This screening of Beer Wars at the Stone World Bistro and Gardens will include the entire panel discussion that followed its L.A. debut earlier this year. Anat Baron, the creator of the film, will join us as our special guest, along with our own CEO, Greg Koch, so you won’t want to miss it. Bring your chairs and blankets and enjoy the film in a lush outdoor setting as it is projected on the big screen in our garden
Location: Stone Brewing Co. and Bistro 1999 Citracado Parkway (760) 471-4999 Escondido, CA 92029 (760) 471-7690 Fax
Starts: 8:30 PM
Ends: 11:00 PM
Contact Phone: 760-471-4999
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14th, Tuesday
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Stone Brewing Co.
Beer & Sushi
Tuesday July 14th
Beer & Sushi is SOLD OUT, but don’t despair-- you can still get tickets to the next Beer & Chocolate: http://sn.im/kc4zj... or the Beer & Cheese Regional Pairing event: http://sn.im/l4o47...
Beer & Chocolate...Beer & Desserts...Beer & Cheese...the next logical step? Beer & Sushi! For this new event, we bring the two hemispheres of the world together for an evening of unprecedented flavor combinations. Join our esteemed Beer Guru, “Dr.” Bill, and Chef de Cuisine Brian LaBonte to experience the savory union of fare from the east paired with beer from the west. Five courses of Japanese-inspired cuisine and world-class brews await you.
Location: Stone Brewing Co. and Bistro 1999 Citracado Parkway (760) 471-4999 Escondido, CA 92029 (760) 471-7690 Fax
Starts: 7:00 PM
Ends: 9:00 PM
Contact Phone: 760-471-4999
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16th, Thursday
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Ballast Point Pub Ale Cask at the brewery!
Thursday July 16th
We have done this one a couple of times before and we all liked it so much we decided to bring it back.
BALLAST POINT PUB ALE CASK Thursday, July 16th.
A light, crisp German-style light ale, dry hopped for your pleasure. Come raise a glass and toast to beautiful days and sun rays. This one is always a hit, if you haven’t tried it you should come by. If you had it last time, then I imagine we’ll see you here on Thursday. Prost!
Location: Ballast Point Brewing Co. 10051 Old Grove Rd. San Diego, CA 92131
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Coronado Brewing Company
Beer Dinner at Joao’s
Thursday July 16th
Come join Coronado Brewing Company at Joao’s Tin Fish Eatery at Liberty station on July 16th at 6pm for a great beer dinner. The menu consist of:
Ceviche paired with Lime Light Wit
Spinach Salad paired with Orange Ave. Wit
Ervilhas(zesty stew) paired with Nutter Brown
Fresh Yellowtail paired with Islander Ipa
Equator Mud Pie paired with Blue Bridge Coffee Stout
Cost is only $40 and reservations are limited.
Location: Joao’s Tin Fish Bar and Eatery at Liberty Station
Starts: 6:00 PM
Contact Phone: 619 794-2192
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17th, Friday
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Hamilton’s Tavern
Cask Conditioned Friday featuring Port Brewing!
Friday July 17th
Join us for another great Friday Happy Hour - this week featuring a special cask and select draughts from Port!
Dueling Casks: Wipeout IPA and Sharkbite
On Draught Wipeout, Wipeout IPA, None The Wiser, Great American Brown, Night Rider Imperial Stout, & Revelations Belgian!
Location: Hamilton’s Tavern
Starts: 5:00 PM
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19th, Sunday
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Stone Brewing Co.
Third Annual Stone Sour Fest
Sunday July 19th
The human palate is capable of detecting four basic tastes, but during a typical beer tasting only tow of those (well, three if you count the pretzels) are experienced: bitter, sweet, and salty. At the Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens we feel it’s high time we included the fourth flavor domain, SOUR, in the equation. Join us for hours of sours as we celebrate this great, and often unexplored, tradition of tart and tasty ales. We’re currently tracking down as many sour beers as we can put on tap and keep in bottles for the special day. The event will kick off when we open at 11am and will continue all day long at the outdoor bar.
A $30 Sour Pass will get you 10 taster tickets (some of the rarer sour beers will require two tickets) along with a commemorative glass. Reservations are not required, however you plan to dine with us, reservations are strongly encouraged! Buy your Sour Pass on Sunday at the outside bar.Location: Stone Brewing Co. and Bistro 1999 Citracado Parkway (760) 471-4999 Escondido, CA 92029 (760) 471-7690 Fax
Starts: 11:00 AM
Contact Phone: 760-471-4999
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O’Brien’s
Malheur Beer and Cheese Pairing with Taste Artisan Cheese Shop
Sunday July 19th
Sunday, July 19th, at 6:30pm we will feature exclusively Malheur beers paired with fine artisan cheeses. On the beer list is Malheur 6, 10, 12, Brut and Dark Brut. Once again we will be teaming up with George and Mary from Taste Artisan Cheese shop for the pairings. Cost is $40 and you can sign up now at the pub (cash only please). This tasting will be one class only, so sign up now and gaurantee a seat.
Location: O’Brien’s Pub 4646 Convoy St. San Diego, CA 92111
Starts: 6:30 PM
Contact Phone: 858-715-1745
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21st, Tuesday
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Stone Brewing Co.
Beer U: Sour Beers
Tuesday July 21st
Put down your #2 pencil, pick up a glass and pucker up! Never tried a sour beer before? Join our resident Beer Enthusiast and Sourpuss, “Dr.” Bill Sysak, and explore the tart and tangy deliciousness that is the world of sour ales. This 90 minute class makes an excellent introduction to a traditional style of beer that is fast gaining appreciation here in the New World.
Location: Stone Brewing Co. and Bistro 1999 Citracado Parkway (760) 471-4999 Escondido, CA 92029 (760) 471-7690 Fax
Starts: 7:00 PM
Ends: 9:00 PM
Contact Phone: 760-471-4999
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23rd, Thursday
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San Diego Brewers Guild
2009 Oregon Brewers Festival
Thursday July 23rd through Sunday the 26th
The popular Oregon Brewers Festival celebrates 22 years of craft beers
PORTLAND, Ore. – Join Three members of the SDBG as they educate Portland Natives about Fresh San Diego beer at this popular event.
Ballast Point Brewing / Big Eye IPA
Stone Brewing Co / Stone Cali-Belgique IPA
Green Flash Brewing Co / Green Flash Imperial IPA
It’s the event that brings together 80 craft breweries and 70,000 beer lovers for a celebration of beer. The 22nd annual Oregon Brewers Festival, one of the nation’s longest-running and best-loved craft beer festivals, will take place July 23 through July 26 at Tom McCall Waterfront Park in downtown Portland. Hours are Noon to 9 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and Noon to 7 p.m. Sunday.
Eighty craft breweries from 14 different states will each send one product to serve at the event; an 81st beer, Collaborator, is a joint project between members of the Oregon Brew Crew homebrewing club and Widmer Brothers Brewing Co. More than 70,000 beer connoisseurs annually travel from around the world to sample more than two dozen beer styles, ranging from alt to wit.
http://www.oregonbrewfest.com/
Location: Portland, Oregon
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24th, Friday
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Hamilton’s Tavern
Cask Conditioned Friday featuring Alpine Brew Co.!
Friday July 24th
Come on down to the pub for Happy Hour! We’ll have a special cask and select brews on draught from our friends at Alpine Brew Co.!
Dueling Casks: Exponential Hoppiness and Nelson!
Location: Hamilton’s Tavern
Starts: 5:00 PM
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26th, Sunday
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Stone Brewing Co.
Beer & Cheese Regional Pairing
Sunday July 26th
Session A: 2:30-4:00pm
Session B: 5:00-6:30pm
You can’t truly appreciate a delicious beer or well-crafted cheese without knowing where it comes from, so get your passport ready for this epicurean adventure! This event will spotlight several different regions from around the world. Our esteemed Beer and Cheese Guru, “Dr.” Bill Sysak, has hand-picked seven outstanding regional brews and partnered them with artisanal cheeses from the same territories. Join us as he leads you on a tasty journey through Europe and our own fair country that you won’t soon forget.
These events are popular and always sell out, so don’t miss the boat! Tickets are $30.00 each and can be purchased at the Stone Company Store or online.Location: Stone Brewing Co. and Bistro 1999 Citracado Parkway (760) 471-4999 Escondido, CA 92029 (760) 471-7690 Fax
Starts: 2:30 PM
Ends: 6:30 PM
Contact Phone: 760-471-4999
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31st, Friday
AUGUST 2009
9th, Sunday
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San Diego Brewers Guild
Craft Beer: Grain to Glass, Farm to Table
Sunday August 9th
Craft Beer: Grain to Glass, Farm to Table
at Stingaree (on the rooftop)
Sunday, August 9, 2009— 6 to 9pm
454 6th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101 / For reservations,
call (619) 544-9500. Valet Parking available / www.stingsandiego.com$5 from every ticket sold goes to Slow Food Urban San Diego.
San Diego is home to some of the finest craft breweries in the nation.
We are happy to partner with a select few to showcase particularly pleasing pilsners, ales and other frosty cold beers at this unique event.Here’s the how the teams are pairing up (Full menu will be available soon, please check back!):
• Brewer: Peter Zien – AleSmith Brewing Company
Chefs: Jeff Jackson – A. R. Valentien; TK Kolanko – A. R. Valentien
• Brewer: Colby Chandler – Ballast Point Brewing Company
Chefs: Amy DiBiase – Roseville; Paul McCabe – Kitchen 1540
• Brewer: Chuck Silva – Green Flash Brewing Co.
Chefs: Jack Fisher – NINE-TEN; Jason Knibb – NINE-TEN;
Nathan Coulon – Quarter Kitchen• Brewer: Jim Crute – Lightning Brewery
Chefs: Katie Grebow – Café Chloe; Olivier Bioteau – Farm House Café
• Brewer: Tomme Arthur – The Lost Abbey
Chefs: Andrew Spurgin – Waters Fine Catering; Brian Sinnott – 1500 Ocean; Donald Coffman – Waters Fine Catering
• Brewer: Greg Koch – Stone Brewing Co.
Chefs: Antonio Friscia – Stingaree; Christian Graves – Jsix
Make your reservation today by calling (619) 544-9500.
Cooks Confab is a group of like-minded San Diego chefs who band together every few months to create meals centered around a theme or central ingredient. The mission: bring good people and great food together, and share the love.
http://www.cooksconfab.com/Wel...
Location: Stingaree (on the rooftop) 454 6th Avenue, San Diego, CA 92101
Starts: 6:00 PM
Ends: 9:00 PM
Contact Phone: (619) 544-9500
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16th, Sunday
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Stone Brewing Co.
Beer & Chocolate Pairing
Sunday August 16th
Session A: 2:30-4:00pm
Session B: 5:00-6:30pmYou already know how beautifully beer and chocolate play off each other when enjoyed together--and if you don’t, come find out! This time we’ve added a new twist: Will Gustwiller, proprietor and head chocolatier of Eclipse Chocolat, has prepared some unique truffles just for us. Not only are his latest creations intended to be enjoyed alongside a good beer, they practically ARE beer! Hops, malt, and real Arrogant Bastard Ale are some of the bold, brew-inspired additions to the chocolates waiting to delight you at our newest Beer & Chocolate Pairing.
Location: Stone Brewing Co. and Bistro 1999 Citracado Parkway (760) 471-4999 Escondido, CA 92029 (760) 471-7690 Fax
Starts: 2:30 PM
Ends: 6:30 PM
Contact Phone: 760-471-4999
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22nd, Saturday
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Stone Brewing Co.
13th Annual Stone Anniversary Celebration & Invitational Beer Festival
Saturday August 22nd
Session A: 11:00am – 2:00pm
Session B: 3:00pm – 6:00pmThe biggest craft beer festival in Southern California returns for another year. Your $35 charitable donation buys admission to one session, a 13th Anniversary tasting glass and 10 “tasters.” With all the great beer, great people and great food it’s easy to forget that the Stone 13th Anniversary Celebration is in fact a charity event. Last year with the help of all you beer drinking humanitarians, we raised over $150,000! Get directions, a list of guest breweries, featured foods, a list of charities and more at stonebrew.com/13th
Location: Stone Brewing Co. and Bistro 1999 Citracado Parkway (760) 471-4999 Escondido, CA 92029 (760) 471-7690 Fax
Starts: 11:00 AM
Ends: 6:00 PM
Contact Phone: 760-471-4999
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SEPTEMBER 2009
12th, Saturday
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Lightning Brewery
LIGHTNING III
Saturday September 12th
LIGHTNING III: Lightning Brewery’s three year anniversary.
Sponsered by the San Diego Astronomy Club.
More info to follow!
Location: 13200 Kirkham Way, Suite 105 Poway, CA 92064
Contact Email: jim@lightningbrewery.com
Contact Phone: Jim Crute - 858-513-8070
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18th, Friday
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San Diego Brewers Guild
The 15th Annual San Diego Festival of Beer
Friday September 18th
the 15th annual
San Diego Festival of Beer
will take place on
Friday, Sept. 18, 2009Event date: Friday, September 18, 2009
Event time: 6pm until 11pm
Location: Downtown San Diego, at Columbia and B street
Live music: TBDPlease note, this is a non-smoking event, and a 21-and-over event only.
No admittance without photo ID, and no children or pets permitted.Location: The San Diego Festival of Beer takes place in the streets at Columbia and B Street in downtown San Diego. This is the same location as in previous years. This year we added discounted parking at the 5 Star Columbia Garage, at Columbia and C Street. There is enclosed, well lit parking with a maximum clearance of 7’ for the event rate of $5. Thanks, 5 Star! The American Plaza Trolley stop (at C and Kettner) is only 3 blocks from the event entrance, and the trolley is a great way to handle your transportation needs. (Please check trolley schedules though!)
Starts: 6:00 PM
Ends: 11:00 PM
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24th, Thursday
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San Diego Brewers Guild
Great American Beer Festival
Thursday September 24th through Saturday the 26th
Great American Beer FestivalSM
September 24-26, 2009
Colorado Convention Center
Denver, COSee http://www.brewersassociation.... for more information.
Location: Colorado Convention Center 700 14th Street Hall F 14th and Stout Streets Denver, Colorado 80302
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