2012 Sacramento Beer Week is coming up!

The Third Annual Sacramento

                Beer Week

              February 24, 2012 - March 4, 2012

                          http://sacramentobeerweek.com/

Here are just a few events happening around our fine town that I will not pass up:

• Beer Judging 101: Tasting and Describing Beer

  Date: Sunday, March 4, 2012,
  Venue: Pyramid Alehouse,
  Location: Downtown,
  
  Beer Judging 101 is a class for beer appreciators who want to expand their experience and descriptive ability. The only prerequisite 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, including basic beer flavors and aromas. In the process, you’ll learn some of the terms that judges use to describe beer’s many attributes.
  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.
  Instructor David Teckam is a Grand Master II level beer judge in the BJCP, and a prominent beer educator.  Assisting with the event is Master level beer judge Brian Cooper.
  Buy tickets here:  http://sacbwclass12.eventbrite.com/
  1:00 PM to 2:30 PM (Section 1)
  3:30 PM to 5:00 PM (Section 2)
  The cost of $30 (+ eventbrite fee) per person, for either section — this includes all beers and materials. You must be 21 or older.  The equivalent class for SF Beer Week has consistently sold out, so we recommend that you purchase your tickets as soon as possible to ensure a spot.
  http://www.pyramidbrew.com/alehouses/sacramento

• Dad’s Tentfest and Pig Roast

  Date: Monday, February 27, 2012,
  Venue: Dads Kitchen,
  Location: SoBro,
  

  • Join Dad’s Kitchen for a mini beerfest with 14 breweries, Two Rivers Cider and a 60 pound patio-roasted pig.
  • 5-9pm   $30 advance/$40 door
  • Breweries include Berryessa, Knee Deep, Ruhstaller, Track 7, American River, Loomis Basin, Boulder, Ale Industries, 21st Amendment, Drake’s, Sutter Buttes, Lost Coast, Linden Street, Auburn Alehouse and Two Rivers Cider.  Several brewers will be in attendance with some of their favorite beers!

  http://ilovedadskitchen.com/

• Step back into the 1800′s with Magpie

  Date: Monday, February 27, 2012,
  Venue: Magpie Cafe,
  Location: Downtown,
  
  • Magpie Cafe is stepping into the past with of the Anchor Brewing and Marin French Cheese Company, who can both be traced all the way back to the 1800′s.
  • To honor their spot in California history, Magpie offers pairings from these two industry stalwarts at a nice price all evening.
  • 4-9pm
  magpiecaterers.com

See you out and about!