Two friendly Friday reminders from us at West Coaster:
1. BeerCity USA 2012 polls close this Sunday, May 13 at 11:59 p.m. Mountain Time. Currently, San Diego only has three percent of the vote and Asheville is again in the lead — if you haven’t voted yet, do it today!
2. American Craft Beer Week starts this coming Monday, May 14th. The Brewers Association calls this “The Mother of All Beer Weeks,” and 2011 was the largest celebration yet, with events in all 50 states. On CraftBeer.com, there’s a page dedicated to celebration ideas, including printing out your own 2012 version of the Declaration of Beer Independence you see to the right, then bringing the signed copy to five restaurants or retailers that should carry a broader selection of craft beer. You can also “like” American Craft Beer Week on Facebook, use the hashtag #acbw on Twitter, or host special tours if you’re a local brewery. Check out this cool video on American Craft Beer Week to get you in the spirit.