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As summer comes to Southern California, can you think of a better topic than Belgian Wheat Beers? There really is nothing more refreshing than a Belgian Witbier on a hot day, thanks to its mild acidity, light body and delicate spice flavors of Curacao orange peel and coriander. Literally called “white beer�, Witbier is the traditional wheat beer style from Belgium that was revived in Hoegaarden by the famous brewer Pierre Celis. This Tuesday we'll be sampling some of the world’s best examples of Belgian-style Witbier, including Hoegaarden and BJ’s acclaimed Nit Wit (winner of GABF Gold and Bronze medals and World Beer Cup Silver). In addition, we’ll sample a few other wheat beers from Belgium that aren’t in the Witbier style, which necessarily includes the most traditional of Belgian styles known as Gueze Lambic. Here’s the rest of lineup to look forward to:

Wittekerke
Blanche des Moines
Blanche de Namur
Blanche de Chambly
Don de Dieu

Allagash White
Jolly Pumpkin Blanca

Joseph Spelt Ale
Cantillon Gueze
Boon Gueze
Girardin Gueze

Where and when:
BJ's in Brea on Tuesday, June 5, 7:30pm

Admission:

$18 per person (pay at the door). Includes all beer samples, handouts and a souvenir glass. Yes, everyone gets a collectible beer glass to take home! Must be 21 years of age. Designated drivers welcome at no charge.

Category: SoCal Brew News -- posted at: 6:42 PM
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The Beer Guppy’s Guide to Southern California
New Book Picks Top Beer Establishments
 
BURBANK, Calif. - May 25, 2007 - Longtime beer journalist Jay Sheveck (pen name Beer Guppy), has released a new guide to good beer. The Beer Guppy’s Guide to Southern California is the region’s first-ever comprehensive craft-beer destination guide. Inside, over 300 microbreweries, brewpubs, alehouses, restaurants, retailers, homebrew organizations and beer events are identified.
 
The Beer Guppy’s Guide to Southern California can easily be used by every type of beer traveler—from the casual connoisseur to the serious beer enthusiast. Even the general reader will quickly discover its value. Establishments are individually described by oodles of beer-related facts and (mostly) unbiased summaries. Icons placed within each listing allow for quick reference for those on-the-go.
 
Sprinkled throughout the guide are highlights about Southern California’s beer pioneers, breweriana traders, historic beer sites, airport watering holes, and wacky beer oddities. Additionally, the book functions as a real ale field guide for those in search of British-style cask-conditioned beer.
 
"Writing this guide literally took me on a five-year, flavor-filled journey that stretched from Fresno to San Diego, and from Las Vegas to the Pacific," author Jay Sheveck stated. "I am very pleased with the finished product. It accurately describes a region that is filled with fun and exciting beer oases of the highest caliber."
 
Southern California is the first of five regions to be published by the West Coast beer travel guide micro imprint Beer Guppy. Web site sales and retail distribution are set to begin on June 1, 2007.
 
ISBN: 978-0-9795797-0-7, Perfect Bound, 100 Pages, 8.5" x 10.875", Magazine-style Format, $9.95
 
Author Jay Sheveck has chronicled the American craft-beer movement since the early 1990s. His articles and photographs have appeared in American Brewer magazine, American Breweriana Journal, BEERWeek, Brewing News, Celebrator Beer News, Market Watch magazine and The Local Flavor column in 5th Street magazine. He also produced the independent documentary film Beer Pioneers, which explored America’s first micro-brewers.

More info @ www.BeerGuppy.com
Category: SoCal Brew News -- posted at: 12:57 AM
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Join the folks at BJ's for Beer Appreciation Night on May 1st as we celebrate maibock season again. In Munich the season officially began with the annual tapping of the first keg of maibock at the Hofbrauhaus. Bock beers are strong lagers characterized by their intense malt profile and relatively high alcohol content. Traditional bock and doppelbock are dark in color, and although historically consumed during the winter months these bocks are generally brewed year round these days. In contrast, the paler maibock style of bock has remained true to its seasonal tradition as a salute to spring. This is the time of year when the Bavarians venture out into the beer gardens again to �take the beer cure�. With the refreshing pale maltiness of Munchner Helles but higher alcohol, maibock is the perfect springtime warmer. Beer Appreciation Night will feature this selection of exceptional German maibocks and traditional bocks: 
Hofbrau Munchen Maibock
Aktien Maibock
Aktien St. Martin
Aktien Heller Belli Bock
Allgauer St. Magnus Heller Bock
Altenmunster Maibock
Einbecker Ur-Bock

Einbecker Mai-Ur-Bock
Reutberger Josefi Bock
Mahr�s Bock

 In addition, we'll sample some excellent bock-style beers from domestic microbreweries, including maibocks from Sudwerk and BJ�s. And we couldn�t resist ending the evening with classic examples of the two strongest bock styles: Allgauer Cambonator Doppelbock and Kulmbacher Eisbock. The Cambonator in particular is a rare treat that could steal the show, while many of the maibocks are fresh off the boat and will undoubtedly make this a memorable evening.

Where and when: 
BJ's in Brea on Tuesday, May 1, 7:30pm

Admission:
$18 per person (pay at the door). Includes all beer samples and handouts.

Category: SoCal Brew News -- posted at: 3:38 PM
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September 9th
Stone Brewing Company 10th Anniversary Celebration
Folks, this one looks epic.  Alpine Brewing, Russian River, Green Flash, Drakes, Rogue... just to name a few. 

September 5, 6
BJ's Brewhouse (Brea/Woodland Hills)
FLEMISH SPECIALTY BEERS Part 2
Brea on Tuesday, September 5, 7:30pm
Woodland Hills on Wednesday, September 6, 7:30pm
$18 per person (pay at the door). Includes all beer samples, handouts and a souvenir glass. Must be 21 years of age. Designated drivers welcome at no charge.
  1. Petrus Aged Pale
  2. De Dolle Arabier
  3. De Block Satan Red
  4. Witkap Pater
  5. De Glazen Toren Jan De Lichte
  6. De Ranke XX Bitter
  7. Kasteel Brown
  8. Liefmans Kriek
  9. Echte Kriekenbier

Category: SoCal Brew News -- posted at: 6:40 PM
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