ChuckAlek Independent Brewers ~ Now Open
January 15th, 2013 by CCBA
ChuckAlek Independent Brewers located in Ramona, CA opened their doors last week. Their nanobrewery and tasting room is family owned and operated.
Congratulations CCBA member – ChuckAlek. Cheers!
Visit their website here
Wine is Fine but Craft Beer is the New Normal
September 28th, 2012 by CCBA
Wondering whether to choose red, white or brew? The answer is brew.
Photo credit:
Photo by Charlie Papazian
In the culinary world wine has long been the beverage of choice for fine dining. But these days’ things are changing. The renaissance in Craft Brewing has brought a new focus on the potential for fine craft beer to offer an extraordinary compliment to fine cuisine.
Brewers Association’s President Charlie Papazian, sagaciously discusses the wide range of beer flavors and the subtle art of beer and food pairing here.
Get ready for American Craft Beer Week
April 26th, 2012 by CCBA
American Craft Beer Week ~ May 14 – 20, 2012 
“The Mother of all Beer Weeks” with celebrations expected to be held across 50 states! Full press release here
Firestone Walker presents Deconstructed LA
September 20th, 2011 by CCBA
Firestone Walker Brewing Company presents Deconstructed LA – an exciting beer and food event during L.A. Beer Week.
The event will host the debut of “XV”, Firestone Walker’s 15th anniversary ale, a blend of one of the most unique brews available by Brewmaster, Matt Brynildson. Sean Z. Paxton, the “Home Brew Chef” will craft dishes to create the perfect food and beer pairing.
“Sean is mildly insane and phenomenally talented; his unbridled imagination and deep understanding of the DNA of beer and food creates a real experience,” said David Walker, co-proprietor of Firestone Walker. “Add that to Matt Brynildson’s equally inspired Anniversary blend and you have something that you’ll not forget.”
Tickets and additional information available at : www.FWDeconstructed.com or call 805-225-5911 x607.
22nd Annual Beach to Brewery Beer and Music Festival
May 9th, 2011 by CCBA
Karl Strauss Brewing Company‘s 8th Beach to Brewery Festival will feature 22 beers to match Karl Strauss’ 22nd anniversary.
Check it out ~ you won’t want to miss it!
May 14,2011 from 2:00 – 7:00pm
@ Karl Strauss’ main brewery in Pacific Beach.
The Mother of All Beer Weeks
February 28th, 2011 by CCBA
Nationwide Toast to the Craft Beer Community: May 16-22, 2011
The Brewers Association—the national non-profit association representing the majority of today’s U.S. breweries, and publishers of CraftBeer.com—will celebrate American Craft Beer Week (ACBW), May 16-22, with local events held nationwide.
Considered The Mother of All Beer Weeks, ACBW recognizes one of America’s true culinary arts and provides a platform for small and independent craft brewers to salute supporters and connect with their local communities. Thousands of today’s beer enthusiasts, beginners and hardcore geeks will toast craft beer, with ACBW events predicted to take place in all 50 states.
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