It is almost that time of the year! The California Craft Beer Summit is fast approaching. 1 month out as of today.
From September 7th through the 9th there are “educational seminars on the state of the industry, strategies for growth, the nexus of marijuana and beer, women in the craft beer industry, industry compensation data, food and beer pairings and chef demos in the “Culinary Marketplace” and even sensory training. “TapTalks” on the floor of an experience-based hall include industry leaders and influencers, including Ken Grossman (Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.), David Walker (Firestone Walker Brewing Co.), Jay Goodwin (Rare Barrel), among many others.”
Now that may be too “in the weeds” for the casual beer fan. But I found the seminars to be full of information and the marketplace hall food and beer pairings were a highlight from last year’s visit too.
You can always just focus on the big beer fest at the end. 165 breweries from Yreka to San Diego will be pouring, right in front of California’s Capitol. With one quick flight to Sacramento you can taste beers from everywhere in the Golden State. It is too much beer (in a good way).