The National Homebrewers Conference is keeping us very busy. Look for more on that soon! If you’re not one of the nearly 2000 lucky attendees of the 33rd Annual NHC, fear not. There’s still plenty to do in San Diego Beer over the next few days. If you’d like your craft beer event listed in these weekly posts, please submit them to our calendar!
Friday 6/17
12P – O’Brien’s is hosting Sierrapalooza: 10 days of tasty brews from our friends in Chico. Beers you’ll see? Pilsner, Hips Helles, Double IPA, Weizenbock, Empire Strikes back AND MORE! Best bet is to call O’Brien’s the day you’re planning on going and asking what’s on tap for that night. (858) 715-1745
5P – Automatic Brewing Company will have a cask of their new super low alcohol coffee beer, Tanzanian Devil, on the beer engine tonight. No growlers, which is a shame because this beer is amazing.
6P – 8P – MIHO Gastrotruck will be at their regular spot outside the Whistle Stop and around the corner from Stone South Park and Station Tavern today. 2236 Fern Street is the address.
Weekly Friday Events
5P – Firkin Friday @ Hamilton’s. This week: TWO casks of Green Flash Imperial IIPA
Saturday 6/18
12P – O’Brien’s is hosting Sierrapalooza: 10 days of tasty brews from our friends in Chico. Beers you’ll see? Pilsner, Hips Helles, Double IPA, Weizenbock, Empire Strikes back AND MORE! Best bet is to call O’Brien’s the day you’re planning on going and asking what’s on tap for that night. (858) 715-1745
1P – SOLD OUT Mission Brewery is hosting the Grand Opening of their new downtown location. Simply put, this brewery is going to change the way we go to Padre games. Thanks to their very visible location they will convert many, many San Diegans into craft beer drinkers. Salud!
5P – Automatic Brewing Company will have a cask of their new super low alcohol coffee beer, Tanzanian Devil, on the beer engine tonight. No growlers, which is a shame because this beer is amazing.
Sunday 6/19
1030A – Hoppy Father’s Day @ Stone. The venerable Dr. Bill has picked nearly 20 “indecently hopped beers” and Chef Alex will be barbecuing. 1030A-3P and all attendees get a special Father’s Day Pint glass. More info, here.
1130A – Blind Lady Ale House will be doing a Father’s Day Blind IPA Tasting Challenge starting at 1130A. This is deceptively difficult and will put your palate to the test. There’s a prize if you win, and there will also be soccer on TV.
12P – O’Brien’s is hosting Sierrapalooza: 10 days of tasty brews from our friends in Chico. Beers you’ll see? Pilsner, Hips Helles, Double IPA, Weizenbock, Empire Strikes back AND MORE! Best bet is to call O’Brien’s the day you’re planning on going and asking what’s on tap for that night. (858) 715-1745
Monday 6/20
12P – O’Brien’s is hosting Sierrapalooza: 10 days of tasty brews from our friends in Chico. Beers you’ll see? Pilsner, Hips Helles, Double IPA, Weizenbock, Empire Strikes back AND MORE! Best bet is to call O’Brien’s the day you’re planning on going and asking what’s on tap for that night. (858) 715-1745
7P – Our friends at CityBeat are celebrating the 3rd Anniversary of their Beer Club at BLAH tonight. There will be two flights of 5 oz tasters and a buffet of BLAH pizza for $35. Exclusive to members of the beer club, so be sure to sign up on the right side of their homepage. To buy tickets, visit this website.
Tuesday 6/21
12P – O’Brien’s is hosting Sierrapalooza: 10 days of tasty brews from our friends in Chico. Beers you’ll see? Pilsner, Hips Helles, Double IPA, Weizenbock, Empire Strikes back AND MORE! Best bet is to call O’Brien’s the day you’re planning on going and asking what’s on tap for that night. (858) 715-1745
Weekly Tuesday Events
7P – Tap That Cask @ Tipsy Crow. This week: Cask of Green Flash Imperial IIPA.
Wednesday 6/22
12P – O’Brien’s is hosting Sierrapalooza: 10 days of tasty brews from our friends in Chico. Beers you’ll see? Pilsner, Hips Helles, Double IPA, Weizenbock, Empire Strikes back AND MORE! Best bet is to call O’Brien’s the day you’re planning on going and asking what’s on tap for that night. (858) 715-1745
4P – Stone South Park Grand Opening. Mayor Jerry Sanders, who has wholeheartedly embraced craft beer in San Diego, will be present along with Greg Koch and Steve Wagner for the inauguration of Stone South Park. Last week, we checked out the soft opening and Stone has delivered as promised: growler fills in South Park (along with other goodies)
830P – Stone Late Night Movies will be featuring Whip It. Bring a warm blanket (or 3) and steak your claim in the Stone World Gardens for a movie every week throughout the summer. More information, here.
6P – La Jolla Strip Club will host Stone Brewing Co. for a 4-course “Steak & Stone” pairing. $39.95 per person gets you tasty steak alongside “a diverse selection of craft beers including limited editions, vintage ales, and special releases.” More info, here.
Weekly Wednesday Events
Beer-Centric Wednesdays @ Sessions Public
$3 Local Pints @ Breakwater Brewing Co.
$3 Local Brews @ La Jolla Brew House