Food and Beer Pairings, “Brewed for Food” Highlights, Chef Demos, Beer Dinners and More!

What do you taste and smell the first time you take a sip of a beer? How about when you pair the beer with a bite crafted by a chef and a brewmaster?

It’s time to challenge and excite your senses during many tasting events during the California Craft Beer Summit! Make sure all of the eating and drinking opportunities below are on your schedule for September 6-8, 2018. See you there!

Brewed For Food Pairings

What: In a NEW elevated food & beer experience, “Brewed For Food” will feature specialty brewed beers from 12 breweries paired with specifically crafted food from 12 restaurants. Each team partnered to create the perfectly balanced bite that elevates the flavor profile of the beer. Come taste your way through the pairings available all day on the expo hall floor of the California Craft Beer Summit!
When: During open expo hall hours on Thursday and Friday, September 6 & 7 – releases from each restaurant and brewery will occur throughout the day.
Where: Summit Expo Hall at the Sacramento Convention Center.
How: Included in day, weekend and VIP Summit tickets! Buy your ticket here today!

Chef & Brewer Demos

What: On our Chef & Brewer stage on the expo floor of the Summit, learn, listen and taste your way through the process of pairing bites and beers from 5 different chefs and brewmasters. The 30 minute sessions will include passed beer and food tastings while you sit & learn how chefs crafted their bites and brewmasters brewed and paired the beers. This interactive experience is not to be missed!
When: Scheduled seminars can be viewed here on both Thursday and Friday, September 6 & 7.
Where: Summit Expo Hall at the Sacramento Convention Center.
How: Included in day, weekend and VIP Summit tickets! Buy your ticket here today!

California Craft Beer Dinner

What: Join California craft beer lovers, brewers and foodies at Mulvaney’s B&L in Midtown Sacramento for a 5-course California Craft Beer Dinner. Learn about beer pairing from five well-known California craft brewery owners from across the state pouring five specialty beers at the event. Each beer will be paired with a course that compliments the flavors and profile of the beers, prepared by partner chefs from across the state, including the host chef, Patrick Mulvaney. Five courses and beer pairings included in the price of the ticket. Beer line-up available here.
When: Thursday, September 6, 6-9:30 p.m.
Where: Mulvaney’s B&L Sacramento
How: Dinner tickets available for purchase here. Grab one now – limited quantity available!

Educational Sessions: How to Talk About Beer and Food Pairings

What: Pairing food and beer is a beautiful adventure for all chefs, brewers and especially for enthusiasts. In this session learn how to talk about the pairing of beer and food, highlight flavors and taste some beers and bites together. This hands-on class is perfect for everyone who wants to improve their service at their restaurant or brewpub or learn how to pair better at home!
When: Friday, September 7, 9 – 10 a.m.
Where: Room 306-307 at the Sacramento Convention Center!
How: Included in Friday day pass, and all weekend/VIP passes! Buy your ticket here today!