This weekend two San Diego breweries will host anniversary parties benefiting local charities.
The Seasoned Veteran
Green Flash Brewing Co.
Mira Mesa’s biggest brewery is kicking off 10th anniversary celebrations with their largest event of the year tomorrow. Rare and specialty beers will be poured from 12 – 4 p.m., including Silva Stout (bourbon barrel-aged Double Stout), Sleepin’ with Shaggy brandy barrel-aged barley wine, Treasure Chest Belgian blonde ale, Goddess Coffee Double Stout (a collaboration with Caffe Calabria), Little Freak, Super Freak, Vintage Le Freak, Highway 78 Scotch Ale (Green Flash / Pizza Port Carlsbad / Stone collaboration), and casks will be tapped on the hour. Other highlights include a fleet of classic cars, pin-up gals in swimwear by local designers and more than 15 vendors and food trucks. 100% of the proceeds from this event will go to Susan G. Komen for the Cure San Diego in the fight against breast cancer. Tickets are $30 pre-sale at greenflashbrew.com, or $35 at the door; tickets include 10 tasters and a souvenir glass.
The Up-And-Coming Pro
Aztec Brewing Company
Vista has become a beacon for the beer scene recently and Aztec Brewing Company is a big part of it, mixing the ideals of a historic local brand with unique events and interesting beers. Tomorrow (noon – 10 p.m.) and Sunday (noon – 7 p.m.) they’ll be celebrating one year of business with the release of a spicy limited-edition anniversary beer brewed with chipotle and ancho chiles, organic cacao nibs, cinnamon, nutmeg and grains of paradise. Tickets to the party are $30 each day, and a 22 oz. bomber of the new beer is included for the first 100 partakers. Admission also includes five tasters of Aztec beer, beer mac & cheese, dishes served from a whole pig plus more munchies. A portion of the proceeds benefits Paws’itive Teams, a local non-profit that provides service dogs and therapy pets for persons with disabilities. Purchase tickets at the door or over the phone by calling 1-800-706-6324 ext 1.