For most people, California is the land of SoCal beaches, LA glamour, San Francisco magic, and a general sense of sunny wonder. For beer people, there’s more: legendary breweries and boundary-busting newcomers pouring from the northern woods to the southern border, giving the world the modern archetype of the IPA, and continuing to stand as one of the world’s premiere beer destinations. We’re proud to announce that we’re joining in the fun with distribution throughout California, starting in January 2019.
Californians and transplanted East Coasters alike have been asking us to come to the Golden State for years. We’re celebrating our long-awaited arrival with a tour of parties, tastings, and more. You’ll even have a rare chance to catch Brooklyn Brewery Founder Steve Hindy and Brewmaster Garrett Oliver interviewing each other on the same stage twice. Our fearless leaders will bring Bar Talk: Craft Beer, Innovation & The Great Cape Debate to Beelman’s Pub in Downtown Los Angeles on January 30 and at Starline Social Club in Oakland on February 4. RSVPs are required: click here for LA, or click here for Oakland.
Check out the full list of events below and if you’re around, come grab a beer with us. We’re psyched to join our craft beer brethren in California, and we can’t wait to bring some Brooklyn your way.
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SAN DIEGO
Monday, January 28
5-8 PM: First Taste at Blind Lady Ale House with Steve Hindy and Garrett Oliver
8:30 PM: First Taste at Hamilton’s Tavern with Steve Hindy and Garrett Oliver
LOS ANGELES
Tuesday, January 29
6-9 PM: First Taste at West 4th & Jane with Steve Hindy and Garrett Oliver
Wednesday, January 30
4-6 PM: Bar Talk: Craft Beer, Innovation & The Great Cape Debate with Steve Hindy & Garrett Oliver featuring Kelly Erickson of Girls Who Like Beer at Beelman’s
6-9 PM: Bar Talk Afterparty & Social at Spring Street Bar
ORANGE COUNTY
Tuesday, January 29th
7 AM-10 PM: First Taste of Brooklyn at Provisions Deli & Bottle Shop
11 AM: First Taste of Brooklyn at Haven Craft Kitchen & Bar
Thursday, January 31st
6 PM: First Taste Pint Night: Free pint glasses (while supplies last) at The Iron Press
Thursday, February 7
6-9 PM: Brooklyn Pizza Party: Free pizza & pint glasses (while supplies last) at Mission Bar
BAY AREA
Thursday, January 31
4 PM: Meet Garrett Oliver at First Taste at Taplands
Friday, February 1
6 PM: SF Beer Week Opening Gala
Monday, February 4
6 PM: Bar Talk: Craft Beer, Innovation & The Great Cape Debate with Steve Hindy & Garrett Oliver featuring Maggie Hoffman at Starline Social Club
Monday, February 4 – Sunday, February 10
Daily: Cross Country Tap Takeover with 21st Amendment & Funkwerks at The Roc
Tuesday, February 5
7 PM: East Meets West: cross-coast trivia night with Garrett Oliver and 21st Amendment Brewmaster Shaun O’Sullivan at Dobbs Ferry
Wednesday, February 6
6 PM SOLD OUT!: From The Cellars: A Family Affair Beer Dinner featuring Garrett Oliver and Shaun O’Sullivan with beers from Funkwerks, 21st Amendment, and Brooklyn Brewery at Sessions at the Presidio
Thursday, February 7
6 PM: Brooklyn Pizza Party: $6 Brooklyn Lager pints and free pizza (while slices last) at Greens Sports Bar
SACRAMENTO
Friday, February 8th
6 PM: First Taste of Brooklyn at RoCo Wine & Spirits featuring a collaboration beer with 21st Amendment
Wednesday, February 13th
5 PM: First Taste of Brooklyn at Federalist Public House featuring a collaboration beer with 21st Amendment