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2019 Exhibitor list here.
Regional Tasting Stations
Tasting stations will feature an array of beers in a variety of styles to experience the difference and enjoy new taste sensations. Brewers from all over the state will be on hand to pour and meet attendees. In addition new release beer debuts will take place on the expo floor throughout the day.
Brewed For Food
Rotating samples of beer and bites will highlight the artistic relationship between what we drink and what we eat. Each pairing was developed in partnership between a chef and a brewer – with the flavors of these special release beers specifically highlighted to pair with the food you will taste. Don’t miss this new feature on the floor of the Summit expo hall!
Thursday, Sept. 12:
- 11am-1pm:
Haven Craft Kitchen + Bar + Chapman Brewery
Chef Mike Almos & Chef Adrian Robinson + Brouwerji West - 1-3pm:
Boneyard Bistro + MacLeod Ale Brewing Co.
Brew Kitchen Alehouse + Stereo Brewing - 3-5pm:
Long Beach Bread Lab + Long Beach Beer Lab
Slice & Pint + El Segundo Brewing
Friday, September 13:
- 11am-1pm:
Taste Wine-Beer-Kitchen + Trademark Brewing
The Playground DTSA + Green Cheek Beer Co. - 1-3pm:
The 4th Horseman + Cellador Ales
Porridge and Puff’s + Smog City Brewing - 3-5pm:
- Fork- in Aussie Pie Kitchen+ Karl Strauss Brewing
Brewery Funding Central
Raising capital is a huge challenge for breweries. Leave it to the experts at the Funding Central to help guide you through the various options from startup to expansion.
Sponsored by Boston Capital Leasing
Grain and Malt Display
Grain is the beginning of every great beer! See, touch and experience over 40 varieties of grain.
Sponsored by Colorado Malting Company
Hops Display
Join BSG at our hop booth for an interactive Hop Compounds sensory experience. Learn about our upcoming products and Nano-specific pack sizes. Get the details on hop contracts, how they work and why they are important, and hear about the current state of 2019 crops!
Sponsored by BSG
Yeast Display
Yeast is the sly taste maker in all brewing processes! Learn the different strains and how they bring to life the essence of your favorite beer.
Sponsored by GigaYeast
Water Display
Beer isn’t beer without great water! Learn about the best water filtration and treatment options to improve the flavor of your beer.
Sponsored by Craft Brew Water
Social Media Hub
Stop by the Social Media Hub to meet with journalists and bloggers, post to Twitter, charge your phone or connect with your community.
Sponsored by DRAFT Magazine
Craft Can Land
In California, craft beer canning has taken the industry by storm. In the Summit Craft Can Land the entire craft canning process is highlighted from start to finish. Come take a tour through Craft Can Land! Visit the following companies in Craft Can land: Berlin Packaging, Ska Fabricating, Custom Label, Wild Goose Canning – Meheen Manufacturing, Pack Leader USA, LLC, The Can Van LLC, and Chart Inc.
Ask the Experts
The “Ask the Experts” meet-up area provides expert information to Expo attendees with experts from the following companies and agencies participating: California Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC), Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB), legal experts at Mitchell Silbergerg & Knupp (MSK), Employment and labor law experts Carothers DiSante & Freudenberger LLP (CDF), Wastewater experts at Enereau and your music licensing experts at BMI.
Social Media Hub
Stop by the Social Media Hub to meet with journalists and bloggers, post to Twitter, charge your phone or connect with your community.
Sponsored by Brewbound
Connect to internet and download the 2019 Summit Mobile App provided by The Country Malt Group. The free CA Craft Beer Summit app is your source for everything happening throughout the three days, including: schedules, tap list and much more. Available on iOS and Android.
Brewer Fun Center
Take a break, enjoy a beer and play some cornhole in the Brewery Fun Center. The American Cornhole Association is bringing their official cornhole boards and some other fun options to host the Brewery Fun Center.
Sponsored by American Cornhole Association