The Sacramento craft beer scene is booming. New breweries are popping up on and off the grid, and local favorites are receiving national attention. This town’s thirst for delicious craft beer is especially evident during the glorious week(ish) in late Feb known as Sacramento Beer Week. This annual city-wide festival has it all – take a look at the Sac Beer Week website, and you will be in awe at the amount of events… and probably a bit overwhelmed. Lucky for you, we’re here to help! So open your iCal, pull out your planner or take mental note because here are the Sacramento Beer Week events you should be at.
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SACRAMENTO BREWERS’ SHOWCASE @CAL EXPO
THURSDAY, FEB 25 / 6p – 9p
Available on Requested: No
We can’t think of a better way to kick-off Sacramento Beer Week than with a showcase of the best breweries in the Sacramento Region. The Sacramento Brewers’ Showcase presents over 30 local breweries, all under one roof. It really doesn’t get much better. Many of the breweries will also be offering beers made exclusively for Sacramento Beer Week. Don’t wait till the last minute to buy your ticket, because this event does sell out! CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE YOUR TICKET
HAWAIIAN ROAST WEEKEND @RUBICON BREWING CO.
SATURDAY, FEB 27
Available on Requested: Yes
Say aloha to a very tropical adventure, in the heart of Midtown. Head down to Rubicon Brewing Company to experience a traditional Hawaiian feast, prepared by their stellar chef, Jeremy Guthrie. Of course this is Beer Week, so you knew there was more to it: they will also be releasing Jarrylo’s Blessing Wheat Ale, full of tropical flavors to pair with the dish.
SATURATION SATURDAY W/ANCHOR BREWING CO. @DE VERE’S IRISH PUB
SATURDAY, FEB 27 / 4p – close
Available on Requested: No
Anchor Brewing, out of San Francisco, has mad a one-time only English Stout aged with Old Potrero Whiskey barrel chips and put it in a firkin just for Sacramento Beer Week, and just for de Vere’s Irish Pub. Try this rare creation it’s own, or order up a pairing with Anchor’s Old Potrero Rye Whiskey. As if that wasn’t cool enough, a rep from the brewery will be on-hand to answer all your questions.
SAC BEER WEEK 5K ‘BEER RUN’ @NEW HELVETIA BREWING CO.
SUNDAY, FEB 28 / 11a – 3p
Available on Requested: Must register on-line or on-site, however New Helvetia is available on the app!
Drinking too much during Beer Week? Work it off at the 3rd annual Sac Beer Week “Beer Run”! This fun run starts, and ends, at New Helvetia Brewing Co and yes, there will be plenty of delicious, cold beer at the finish line! All registered runners receive a free beer, a sweet dry-fit tech t-shirt and a swag bag.Registration is $35 online or $40 walk-up. CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
SPECIAL EDITION VEG-OUT @CAPITOL GARAGE
TUESDAY, MAR 01 / 5p – close
Available on Requested: Yes
Capitol Garage’s has upped the ante on its weekly “Veg-Out” celebration of vegan & vegetarian cooking. Thanks to Sac Beer Week, they will also be celebrating craft beer with pairings to go along the special dishes and desserts. See, beer can be healthy!
BURLY BEERS & BURLY BEARDS COMPETITION @FEDERALIST
WEDNESDAY, MAR 02 / 6p
Available on Requested: Yes
Get ready for a testosterone-filled evening of Sierra Nevada beers, beards, and pizza. Federalist will be featuring a special selection of Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. beers for your drinking pleasure. Got a burly beard? Enter the contest! Prizes and bragging rights will be awarded.
RUHSTALLER TASTING @HYATT REGENCY
FRIDAY, MAR 04 / 6p – 8p
Available on Requested: Yes
Pop in to the Hyatt for an awesome free tasting of Ruhstaller Brewery all-stars including Captain CA Black IPA, Exquisite Kolsch, and Frank J IPA. Pick your fave and head over to Amourath 1819 to order a full pint at a discounted price. Stick around and enjoy the live music, great food and swanky atmosphere.
CAPITOL BEER FEST
SUNDAY, MAR 06 / 1p -5p
Available on Requested: No
The Capitol Beer Fest is the culmination of Sacramento Beer Week. Located outdoors on the beautiful Capitol Mall, Sacramentans flock to this event every year, and for good reason. Expect 125+ craft breweries, local food vendors, live music and (hopefully) lots of sunshine. The best part? All proceeds benefit Runnin’ for Rhett, an amazing local charity that inspires youth to ‘move into life.’ CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS
Availability on Requested subject to change based on inventory.
TO SEE THE FULL CALENDAR OF EVENTS, VIIST THE SAC BEER WEEK WEBSITE: SACBEERWEEK.COM
Guest Contributor | Callista Polhemus, Requested