Before you speed your way into autumn, there’ll be plenty of time to slow your roll care of beer-centric events happening throughout San Diego County. Check out these featured events then check out our full event page.
September 8 & 29 | Oktoberfest: Eppig Brewing has made a fast name for themselves behind expert crafting of German-style lagers, making them perfectly suited to take on Oktoberfest. Limited-edition steins, Festbier fills and traditional food will all be offered. The action will take place at their North Park location on the 8th followed by Point Loma on the 29th. | September 8: Eppig Brewing, 3052 El Cajon Boulevard, Suite C, North Park, 1 p.m.; Eppig Brewing Waterfront Biergarten, 2700 Dickens Street, Point Loma, 1 p.m.
September 16 | Nopalito X Miho: Wet-hop season is upon us and local growing operation, Nopalito Farm and Hopyard, is bringing whole-cone hop fanatics Nickel Beer Co., North Park Beer Co. and South Park Brewing, all of which will bring fresh-hop creations to share along with gin from Old Harbor Distilling and food from MIHO Catering Co. | Nopalito Farm & Hopyard, Castlecrest Drive, Valley Center, 1 p.m.
September 22 | San Diego Festival of Beer: There are other fests that are more focused, more indie, more San Diego and more lots of things, but credit must be given to the first annual, sizeable charity beer-fest to grace America’s Finest City. This was it and, for many (myself included), it was a first taste of the good stuff in a festive, free-flowing environment. | Broadway Pier, 1000 North Harbor Drive, Downtown, 12 p.m.
September 30 | Treasure Chest Fest: There are plenty of mixed feelings about Green Flash Brewing these days, but after a rocky transfer of power to new masters, it is good to see the company continue to partner with Susan G. Komen San Diego via this annual beer- and food-fueled festival raising money for the good work that organization does locally. | Green Flash Brewing, 6550 Mira Mesa Boulevard, Mira Mesa, 12 p.m.
September | Beer to the Rescue Fundraisers: The year-long charity campaign benefiting the Lupus Foundation of Southern California motors on through the month with a three-day stretch of consecutive events including a beer-release at Home Brewing, specials at Dos Desperados Brewery and the debut of a barrel-aged Brett saison at Amplified Aleworks, followed down the road by a fundraiser at Duck Foot Brewing. | September 14: Home Brewing (at The Homebrewer), 2911 El Cajon Boulevard, North Park; September 15: Dos Desperados Brewery, 1241 Linda Vista Drive, San Marcos; September 16: Amplified Ale Works, 4150 Mission Boulevard, #208, Pacific Beach; September 21: Duck Foot Taproom & Kitchen, 550 Park Boulevard, Suite #2104, East Village; Times Vary