California Craft Beer Summit offers state’s biggest tasting
The second annual edition promises interesting panel discussions, interactive displays and, most important, a tasting festival.
On Friday and Saturday, the Rare Barrel’s Jay Goodwin will talk sour beers; Beachwood BBQ & Brewing’s Julian Srago will discuss coffee porters; and chefs and brewers will pair up on food- and beer-pairing demos.
“There are really amazing opportunities for beer lovers to learn from their favorite craft brewers,” said Leia Ostermann, managing director of the California Craft Brewers Association, which puts on the summit.
With more than 165 breweries pouring 450 beers, it’s the biggest event of its kind in California, spread out and organized by region, just west of the California State Capitol.