The CA Craft Brewers Association invites you to join us for a curated Craft Beer Summit Experience – An At-Home Tasting Tour of CA Craft Beer (Holiday Edition). The experience includes one special package of beer shipped directly to your door featuring 10 beers from the award-winning CA breweries and includes both detailed tasting notes and access to video interviews with the brewers. Featuring some of the best of CA craft beer and a few special releases from beloved breweries, this Summit Tasting Experience is a hand-curated line-up for beer lovers to enjoy at home, with family or over the holidays.

This tasting experience is ONLY AVAILABLE TO CALIFORNIA CUSTOMERS + YOU MUST BE 21+ over.

What you’ll be tasting in the Summit Experience: Holiday Edition

• Sante Adairius Rustic Ales | Legitimate Weekend (Double IPA)
• Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. | Barrel-Aged Peanut Butter Cup Narwhal (Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout with Peanut Butter & Cocoa Nibs)
• Smog City Brewing Co. | Smog City Coffee Porter (Robust Porter w/Coffee)
• Almanac Beer Company | Apricot Sournova (Sour Ale)
• Firestone Walker Brewery | Mind Haze (Hazy IPA)
• Knee Deep Brewing Co. | Citra Extra IPA (West Coast IPA)
• New Glory Craft Brewery | Citra Dream (Northeastern IPA)
• Pizza Port Brewing Co. | Today’s Forecast (American IPA)
• Societe Brewing Co. | The Coachman (Session IPA)
• Three Weavers Brewing Co. | Lazy Lasers (Hazy IPA)

Guided tasting notes included with recommended beer & food pairings

Access to Video Interviews with the Brewers! Speakers Include:

• Matt Brynildson, Brewmaster at Firestone Walker Brewery
• Laurie Porter, Co-Owner at Smog City Brewing Co.
• Alexandra Nowell, Brewmaster/Director of Brewing Operations at Three Weavers Brewing Co.
• Sean Farrell, Brewery Director at Pizza Port Brewing Co.
• Adair Paterno, Co-Owner at Sante Adairius Rustic Ales
• Jared Long, Director of Brewing Operations at New Glory Craft Brewery
• Dean Roberts, Brewmaster at Knee Deep Brewing Co.
• Phillip Emerson, Brewmaster at Almanac Beer Company
• Douglas Constantiner, CEO/Founder of Societe Brewing Co.

“The goal of the CCBA is to provide a high-quality, fresh and unmatched experience for beer lovers at their home, replicating an important tasting experience of CA craft beer,” said Leia Bailey, CCBA associate executive director. “We are honored to be working with renowned breweries from across the state and with our partners that are collectively focused on the craft brewing industry and small business across the state, never loosing focus on our community goals of sustainability, connection and quality.”

The CCBA hosted experience is available at https://cacraftbeersummitexperience.eventbrite.com for $60 (shipping,  included). Limited availability of packages on sale now through December 10 or while inventory lasts. Summit Tasting Experience will arrive to purchasers December 16, 2020.

ABOUT CALIFORNIA CRAFT BREWERS ASSOCIATION
The California Craft Brewers Association (CCBA) is a 501(c)6 non-profit trade association representing the craft and specialty brewing industry in California. Formed in 1989, the CCBA is the oldest state trade association representing craft breweries. The CCBA is committed to protecting the growth, quality and variety of California’s craft brewing industry. Revenue generated from this fundraiser will go back to protecting and preserving the craft brewing community across the Golden State. More information about the association available at www.californiacraftbeer.com.

The annual celebration of the creativity and excellence of California craft beer is moving the tasting experience to a new venue

July 21, 2020 (SACRAMENTO, Calif.) – Today the California Craft Brewers Association (CCBA) launched a new tasting experience for the California craft beer lover: an at-home tasting tour of California craft beer.

The CA Craft Beer Summit Tasting Experience includes hand-selected beer from eight breweries located across the Golden State, the “Summit Variety Pack,” and an at-home “Summit Tasting Kit” that includes a revival 16oz glass, tasting journal, pairing menu and video notes provided by the brewers themselves – all delivered cold, directly to your door, and in a reusable, recyclable cooler.

The Summit Variety Pack includes eight beers that highlight the state’s many breweries, geographies and creative communities.

NorCal Beers:

• Russian River Brewing Co. | Pliny For President (Double Dry-Hopped Double IPA)
• Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. |Wild Little Thing (Fruited Gose-style)
• Fieldwork Brewing Co. | Canopy (Westcoast Pale Ale)
• Urban Roots Brewing |Floofster (German-Style Hefeweizen)

SoCal Beers:

• Modern Times Beer | Orderville (Hazy IPA)
• Societe Brewing |The Harlot (Belgian Blonde)
• Kern River Brewing | California Lounge Chair (IPA)
• Topa Topa Brewing |Dos Topas (Mexican Style Lager)

“The goal of the CCBA is to provide a high-quality, fresh and unmatched experience for beer lovers at their home, replicating an important tasting experience of CA craft beer,” said Leia Bailey, CCBA associate executive director. “We are honored to be working with renowned breweries from across the state and with our partners that are collectively focused on the craft brewing industry and small business across the state, never loosing focus on our community goals of sustainability, connection and quality.”

The CCBA is proud to partner with Vericool to help bring this tasting experience to beer enthusiasts across the state of California. The Summit Variety Pack will arrive on doorsteps in recyclable packaging, and include a Vericooler – a reusable, compostable cooler – so participants can add ice and take their tasting experience to go.

The CCBA hosted experience is available at https://cacraftbeersummitexperience.eventbrite.com for $60 (shipping, Summit Variety Pack, Tasting Kit and Vericooler included). Limited availability of packages on sale now through August 4 or while inventory lasts. Summit Variety Packs will arrive to purchasers August 10-12, 2020.

“We are excited to support the Craft Brewers Association and introduce Vericool’s patented eco-friendly packaging solutions to the craft brewing community,” said Darrell Jobe, founder of Vericool. “Our objective is to support local businesses and further our mission of protecting the planet and helping those in need of a second chance.”

ABOUT CALIFORNIA CRAFT BREWERS ASSOCIATION
The California Craft Brewers Association (CCBA) is a 501(c)6 non-profit trade association representing the craft and specialty brewing industry in California. Formed in 1989, the CCBA is the oldest state trade association representing craft breweries. The CCBA is committed to protecting the growth, quality and variety of California’s craft brewing industry. Revenue generated from this fundraiser will go back to protecting and preserving the craft brewing community across the Golden State. More information about the association available at www.californiacraftbeer.com.

ABOUT VERICOOL
Vericool, Inc. was founded in 2015 with the goal to protect people and the planet by reducing the use of unsustainable packaging materials (such as expanded polystyrene foam).  The company created the world’s first eco-friendly cooler in 2017, the Vericooler, and is a leader in developing patented, plant-based sustainable packaging solutions for the food delivery and pharmaceutical industries.  Vericool is committed to a diverse workforce and employing convicted felons, supporting those in need of a second chance.

Communities across the State of California and the entire nation are grappling with COVID-19, an unprecedented public health crisis that continues to have ever-expanding consequences for both individuals and businesses. The CCBA team has heard from many brewers about the transitions and evolution your business has had to undertake in order to respond to this global pandemic.

As part of the CCBA’s commitment to the safety and protection of the craft beer community, we have made the difficult decision to cancel the 2020 CA Craft Beer Summit, scheduled for Long Beach, Calif., September 9-12.

The CCBA has been actively responding to the needs of its membership during this time, including advocating for economic relief options not just for brewery owners but all businesses that operate within our community. It is essential to the health of this industry that your business succeeds and survives to support the brewing industry on the other side of this crisis. The hard work this association is conducting will continue for many months.

We are truly thankful that so many brewers and craft beer consumers planned to travel to Long Beach and join the industry at this event. As we assess the coming year, we look forward to bringing the tribe of craft brewers back together under safer circumstances. In the meantime, we continue to be here to help your business find the right resources, connect with the brewing industry and support each other during this unprecedented time.

Hotel Reservations
If you have booked your hotel room at the Hyatt Regency Long Beach, we recommend that you contact the hotel directly to ensure your reservation is cancelled. The hotel reservations line is
+1 562 491 1234 or by email at longbeach.regency@hyatt.com

Speakers/Seminars
The CCBA has a wonderful line-up of educational content, trained speakers and experts to provide insight to the beer community. Although we won’t be able to provide these opportunities at the CA Craft Beer Summit 2020 as planned, CCBA will be offering online and remote educational opportunities throughout the coming year focused on the current needs of the industry.

Stay connected as we plan for future beer lovers events later this year and sign up to recieve the CCBA blog newsletter here.

On behalf of the entire CCBA team, we hope you and yours are staying safe during this time. Questions contact info@californiacraftbeer.com

#1 Inexpensive “Beer Tour” of California at the Summit Beer Festival

With 170+ breweries pouring beer at the Summit Beer Festival on Saturday, September 14, beer lovers have a unique chance to “tour” through the state of California craft beer! The breweries are organized by region so pull out your brewery map and take a tour of the best of the Golden State, all at Marina Green Park in Long Beach!

#2 Educational Sessions that Span Tasting, Business, Brewing, Hospitality, Sustainability, Leadership and More!

The line-up of educational seminars at the Craft Beer Summit on September 12 & 13 appeals to anyone that loves, tastes, works with or works for craft beer! Check out the full list of seminars and pick the ones that suit your needs! The NEW Hospitality Tracks offers everything from draft tech to music licensing to legal consultation for bar or restaurant managers!

#3 Interaction on the Expo Floor

From sniffing hops to tasting beer and food pairings to sitting and listening to a Chef and Brewer demo to tasting beer from a Regional Guild, there are a variety of activities to do on the Summit Expo Floor on top of all the great exhibitors and vendors to talk or shop through! Check out the map of everything on the floor for a full look at the scope of experiences you can try at the Craft Beer Summit this year. If you are in a shopping mood, make sure you check out the list of exhibitors!

#4 Guild Booths on the Expo Floor

Speaking of Regional Guild beers, seven Regional Brewers Guilds from across California will be repping their region’s best beers, breweries and culture in booths on the expo hall floor, giving attendees a chance to taste beer and experience the vibe of different regions across the state. Beer releases announced on the floor of the Expo Hall!

#5 The Brewers Pour the Beer

At the Expo Hall and at the giant Summit Beer Festival, it’s common to see the owners and brewers of all the breweries pouring you their beer. This is a great chance to ask questions about the beers or the brewery and hear from the source the stories that make the brand.

BONUS #6 Pick the Experience YOU Want!

With ticket options ranging from day passes to VIP weekend passes to tickets to the Summit Beer Festival alone, you can tailor your Summit Experience to what you want!

Check out all ticket options on the Summit website here: http://californiacraftbeer.com/craft-beer-summit/tickets/purchase-tickets/

This year, the California Craft Brewers Association (CCBA) celebrates an important milestone: 30 years of protecting and supporting 1,000 breweries in the state of California!

The greatest and most beneficial impact of the CCBA is our work every year at the state Capitol. There is no doubt that if the CCBA did not exist, the landscape would look very different than it does today…

• There would be strict franchise laws impacting the ability for craft brewers to distribute their beer or for consumers to purchase the beer they want at their local market.
• Brewery tasting rooms would not be allowed, changing the consumer experience and access to craft beer everywhere.
• Brewers would have limited ability to innovate and create, there wouldn’t be coffee stouts or fruited sour beers!
• Big corporate brewers with “deeper pockets” would have the ability to purchase shelf space or tap handles at restaurant, limiting the ability for small, family-run breweries to compete based on quality of beer alone!

CELEBRATE THE CCBA with the entire craft beer community this year at the annual California Craft Beer Summit, held September 12-14 in Long Beach, Calif.

What is included in the 30^th anniversary celebration?

1. Tune into a colorful panel discussion at the opening of the California Craft Beer Summit about the last 30 years of craft beer featuring Ken Grossman, John Martin, Chris Cramer and Vinnie Cilurzo! These founders of both the CCBA and the craft beer revolution in the Golden State come together to tell their stories. Learning from the past, leaning on community and ever looking to evolve, these brewery owners and industry leaders share more than 30 years of insight with the next generation of craft brewers.
2. A special beer brewed in collaboration with the CCBA for all attendees at the California Craft Beer Summit! The CCBA’s 30^th anniversary collaborative beer will celebrate the taste that the craft brewing industry has created, crafted, innovated and honed across the Golden State and throughout the world!

3. And of course, a super-fun, beer-filled 30^th Anniversary Party held outside on the steps of the Long Beach Performing Arts Center! Don’t miss this party to end all parties at the Summit! Celebrating each and every brewery owner and industry member and beer lover that has built this industry, the CCBA’s 30^th Anniversary Party at the Summit will include games, music, snacks and beers for everyone as we meet new friends, reminisce with old friends and enjoy the community that brought us together in the world of craft beer.

Don’t miss celebrating with your community, your association and your beer family at the California Craft Beer Summit this year. Tickets on sale now. More details at www.cacraftbeersummit.com!

SACRAMENTO, Calif., (AUGUST 20, 2019) – – Today, the California Craft Beer Summit released the beer list for the fifth annual Summit Beer Festival held September 14, 2019 at Marina Green Park in Long Beach, Calif. The Summit Beer Festival includes more than 170 California craft breweries from across the Golden State, offering the largest variety of craft beer on the West Coast.

Tickets for the Summit Beer Festival currently available at www.CaCraftBeerSummit.com.

“Beer lovers have an unmatched opportunity to taste a variety of unique beers from across the state and meet the brewers who made them,” said Julian Shrago, brewmaster and co-owner of Beachwood BBQ & Brewing in Long Beach, Calif. “The Summit Beer Festival is the spotlight event for the BEST of independent California craft beer. Whether you’re an avid beer fan or just beginning to explore everything beer has to offer, you won’t want to miss the Summit!”

The Summit’s beer line-up is listed online HERE and includes special releases from breweries across the state, including but not limited to:

• Almanac Beer Co.
• Alvarado Street Brewing Co.
• Beachwood BBQ & Brewing
• Cellarmaker Brewing Co.
• Crooked Lane Brewing Co.
• Dionysus Brewing Co.
• FiftyFifty Brewing Co.
• Firestone Walker Brewing Co.
• Hop Dogma Brewing Co
• Mraz Brewing Company
• Moksa Brewing Co.
• Monkish Brewing Co.
• North Coast Brewing Co.
• North Park Beer Co.
• Russian River Brewing Co.
• Sante Adairius Rustic Ales
• Second Chance Beer Company
• Smog City Brewing Co.
• Societe Brewing Company
• Temescal Brewing
• The Bruery
• The Rare Barrel

The Summit Beer Festival is the culminating event of the three-day California Craft Beer Summit – the signature event for the West Coast beer and brewing communities that brings together thousands of craft brewers, hospitality professionals, beer distributors and beer lovers.

“For beer lovers interested in tasting their way through California’s craft beer, the Summit Beer Festival is the perfect place to start exploring or seek out special release beers,” said Leia Bailey, managing director of the CCBA. “If you’re interested in developing your beer and food pairing, homebrewing techniques or meeting brewers and innovators in the industry, check out a day-pass to the California Craft Beer Summit for tasting AND education.”

The Beer Summit brings more than 6,000 attendees from across the state and nation to the event each year, with more than 60 percent of all attendees traveling from outside the region to attend.

Tickets for the annual California Craft Beer Summit available at www.CACraftBeerSummit.com. Tickets options available for the Summit Beer Festival ($60) or the full California Craft Beer Summit.

The Beer Summit also marks the 30^th anniversary of the California Craft Brewers Association (CCBA), the nonprofit association that protects and supports the vibrant craft beer industry in California. All proceeds from the event go back to support the CCBA.  More information about the CCBA at www.californiacraftbeer.com.

CCBA is excited to announce the full list of exhibitors and sponsors for the 2019 California Craft Beer Summit in Long Beach. Make sure to plan your connections, networking and business development ahead of this year’s Summit.

Check out at the full list of Summit Exhibitors here. You can also find the 2019 list of sponsors here – more are joining each day, so make sure to check back regularly to determine who you want to connect with this year.

With the Summit hitting the road to Long Beach to celebrate its 5^th year and 30^th anniversary of the CCBA – this is sure to be the most anticipated Summit yet. We can’t wait to celebrate with you in Long Beach, September 12-14!

If you haven’t already signed up, make sure to purchase tickets here. Discounts available for CCBA members, email info@cacraftbeersummit.com for more info.

The 2019 California Craft Beer Summit is hitting the road and heading to Long Beach for its historic 5^th year and 30^th Anniversary of the CCBA. Although the Summit has moved to Southern California this year, Northern California brewers are showing up in impressive fashion and are excited to make the trip to Long Beach!

“The CCBA has done an amazing job of advocating for the craft brewers of California for the past 30 years and the Summit gives us a chance to celebrate that success and the amazing growth of our industry. Long Beach here we come!”

-Lauren Zehnder, Mraz Brewing Company

“I have witnessed the growth and the positive influence the Summit has had on Sacramento craft beer, and I look forward to seeing that happen in Long Beach. I encourage every brewery to come to Long Beach and support the CCBA in its 30th year of efforts to educate and advocate for the craft brewers of California.”

-Andy Klein, The Monks Cellar

Check out the list of all 50 Northern California participating breweries below:

Northern California Region:

• Auburn Alehouse
• Berryessa Brewing Co.
• Big Stump Brewing Co.
• Bike Dog Brewing Co.
• Crooked Lane Brewing Co.
• Device Brewing Co.
• Eel River Brewing Co.
• FiftyFifty Brewing Co.
• Flatland Brewing Co.
• Fort Rock Brewing Co.
• High Water Brewing Co.
• Knee Deep Brewing Co.
• Loomis Basin Brewing Co.
• Moksa Brewing Co.
• Mraz Brewing Co.
• North Coast Brewing Co.
• Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
• Solid Ground Brewing
• The Booth Brewing Co.
• The Monks Cellar
• Urban Roots Brewing
• Yolo Brewing Co.
• Waterman Brewing Co.

SF Bay Area Region:

• 21st Amendment Brewery
• Almanac Beer Company
• Armistice Brewing Company
• Barebottle Brewing Co.
• Canyon Lakes Brewery
• Cellarmaker
• Drakes Brewing Co.
• East Brother Beer Company
• Faction Brewing Company
• Fort Point Beer Company
• Hop Dogma
• Hunters Point / Speakeasy
• Laughing Monk Brewing
• New Bohemia Brewing Co.
• Original Pattern
• Peter B’s Brewpub
• Russian River Brewing Company
• Santa Cruz Mountain Brewing
• Sante Adairius Rustic Ales
• Seabright Brewing
• Seismic Brewing
• Shanty Shack Brewing
• Strike Brewing
• Temescal Brewing
• The Rare Barrel
• Trumer Brewery
• Woods Beer Co.

You can check out the full list of participating breweries across the state of California on our website here.

No matter what information you’re looking for, we’ve got you covered at the CA Craft Beer Summit!

Check out our full lineup of educational content here and don’t forget to grab your tickets for the Summit Festival here.

What are your goals for 2019? If brewing better beer is one of them, make sure to check out educational opportunities in our Technical Brewing Track at the CA Craft Beer Summit. Topics on yeast, hops, malt, sours, wild ales, and much more will be discussed during the 2-day expo. Check out the full list of our technical brewing seminars below:

Yeast and Hop Interactions: A Review
Speaker: Brittney Berg, West Coast Technical Sales Manager, Lallemand Brewing

In this seminar, join Brittney Berg of Lallemand Brewing to learn the ins and outs of biotransformation. Find answers to the questions: What does biotransformation mean? What research has been done and what do we currently know? What is next to come? This presentation will be a breakdown of biotransformation, a review of studies, and a few interesting trials to stimulate future experimentation.

Beyond the Pale: A Reintroduction to Malt Styles
Speakers: Curtis Davenport, Founder, Admiral Maltings, Aaron MacLeod, Director, Hartwick College Center for Craft Food and Beverage, Josh Cody, Founder, Colorado Malting, Seth Klann, Owner, Mecca Grade Estate Malt

In this panel seminar, members of the craft malt community will explain flavor differences between various malt styles and how different malting processes relate to those flavor components. Craft Maltsters will walk through their own unique and varying processes for creating Pilsner, Pale, Vienna, Munich and kilned caramel style malts and the key differences between these malt styles on a scientific level. Attendees will increase their knowledge of how popular malt styles are created, learn how farm and malthouse processes create unique characteristics within the same malt style, and become informed about budding conversations and research related to malt flavor.

Sour and Wild Beer Innovations
Speakers: Jay Goodwin, Co-Founder, The Rare Barrel, Harrison McCabe, Head Brewer, Beachwood BBQ and Brewery, Bob Kunz, Owner, Highland Park Brewery, Henry Nguyen, Co-Founder, Monkish Brewing Co.

Despite being an old style of beer, sour and wild beer have been changing rapidly among American breweries who are innovating this style. Join us for a panel discussion with some of the best producers in California to discover current best practices and the future of what can be accomplished with these beers.

History of Norwegian Kveik (Yeast) and Applications in Modern Brewing
Speaker: Lance Shaner, Co-Founder, Co-Owner, Omega Yeast Labs

Yeast strains of Norwegian farmhouse origin (known as “kveik” in a Norwegian dialect) have been getting increased attention in the brewing world due to their unusual characteristics. Fermentation temperatures up to 100°F result in extremely fast turnaround and help save energy by lowering cooling demand during fermentation. Alcohol tolerances exceeding 15% allow brewers to produce styles such as imperial stouts and barleywines with ease. The ester profiles of kveik also complement modern fruity hops in the production of American-style IPAs. This seminar will address the origins of Norwegian kveik and their application in modern brewing styles.

No matter what information you’re looking for, we’ve got you covered at the CA Craft Beer Summit!

Check out our full lineup of educational content here.

Please contact info@cacraftbeersummit.com for your MEMBER DISCOUNT on tickets.