Come to Capitol Beer and Tap Room to see the Sacramento area’s finest homebrew clubs face off in a brewing battle. The winner will get a chance to make their recipe at 21st Amendment in San Francisco! A great chance to learn about homebrewing while enjoy delicious 21st Amendment beers.
Brewing starts at noon, but beer will be flowing at 11:00am.
New Helvetia Brewing Co. is excited to host Dr. Charlie Bamforth for a casual conversation about beer and give you a chance to talk with one of the most engaging and entertaining beer experts in the world. Ticket price includes up to six 10oz pours of New Helvetia Brewing Company beer on draft, small plate appetizers and of course, the conversation with Dr. Bamforth and New Helvetia Brewing Company owners David Gull and Brian Cofresi. Limited tickets are available on eventbrite.com or in person at the tasting room.
What is it that separates a truly world class brew from a mediocre one? Do you ever wish you could better describe the flavors and aromas of beer?
Instructor David Teckam is a Grand Master III level beer judge in the BJCP, and a prominent beer educator. Other BJCP ranked judges will be assisting with the event at Pyramid Alehouse.
Beer Judging 101 is a class for beer appreciators who want to expand their experience and descriptive ability. The only pre-requisite is an interest in craft beer and world beer styles, paired with your innate curiosity and a bit of casual tasting experience. This class will help you hone your natural ability to recognize and intelligently discuss various components in beer. In the process, you’ll learn some of the terms that judges use to describe beer’s many attributes.
This class will help you expand your understanding of beer flavors and aromas, and we’ll even help take the mystery out of the concept of “mouthfeel.” Naturally, the best way to learn is by doing. We’ll sample and compare a number of world class examples, discussing ingredients and learning a bit about the brewing process. We will touch upon some of the major world beer styles, how they developed, and why certain beers fit into style profiles better than others. We will also examine the effects of aging on beer.
For those interested in taking it a step further, we will also briefly discuss the BJCP: the Beer Judge Certification Program. (This hour and a half long class is just an introduction to the skills required to judge homebrews or commercial beers in organized competitions. Passing the BJCP exam to be ranked as a beer judge takes a considerable amount of organized or independent study, should you decide to take this further. We’ll tell you more about the program. Meanwhile, if you are curious, you can read more here: bjcp.org )
The Beer Judging 101 event will be offered:
Sunday 3/3/2013 from 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM (Section 1)
and
Sunday 3/3/2013 from 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM (Section 2)
The cost of $30 (eventbrite fees included) per person, for either section — this includes all beers and materials. You must be 21 or older.
For eons, beer and food have been savored together as part of the good life. Relish that combination with classic bar foods from around the world at Sacramento Natural Foods Co-Op. Different Lagunitas beers wil be paired with:
You will learn how the beer and food go together as well as learn about the beermaking process.
Not only a satisfying beverage, beer is one of the world’s greatest seasoning agents. In this class at the Sacramento Natural Foods Co-Op, Chef Gigi will show you how beer can turn any ordinary dish into an extraordinary one.
A special guest from Sacramento’s own Ruhstaller Beer will lead you in a tasting of their beers and share some of the history and lore of Sacramento’s brewing tradition.
Homebrewing demonstrations at The Brewmeister in Roseville with systems from 5-45 gallons brewing a variety of beer styles all day long.