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Photos: Monterey Beer Festival June 14, 2014 is filled with gusto and great brews!

When Californians brought home the gold from the Golden, Colorado beer competition, it was a coup for local brewers. Standing in the shadows of the prestigious California wine industry with its international awards and accolades, beermakers worked hard and created their own buzz, as judged by international experts. As millions grab a Guinness Stout on St. Patrick’s Day, they’re probably not aware that California crafted stouts & ales have plenty to offer.  California’s beer narrative is very similar to the Guinness story.”It all starts with just one man, but it’s not down to a single ‘eureka’ moment.” – Guinness Stout, The Story. Wait a minute–California wrote the book on Eureka moments!

Spring 2014 Gold Discoveries: 

Fairfax Brewfest March 15  at the Pavilion (fairfaxbrewfest.com)
Fort Bragg Beerfest March 15 (call 707-349-3071)
Pleasant Grover Sacramento Ball Sack & Beer Fest Apr. 5 (sacramentoballsackandbeerfest.com)
Martinez Bay Area Craft Beer Festival Apr. 12 at Waterfront Park (bayareacraftbeerfestival.com)
San Diego Craft Beer Festival March 28 at The Abbey, Bankers Hill (brownpapertickets.com/event/584637)
Buellton Brew Fest May 3 at River View Park (buelltonbrewfest.com)
Turlock Central Valley Brewfest May 10 at Stanislaus County Fairgrounds (centralvalleybrewfest.com)
Boonville Beer Festival May 14 (avbc.com)
Escondido Wine, Brews & Blues Festival May 17 (bonsallrotary.com)
Monterey Beer Festival June 14 at the Monterey County Fair & Event Center (montereybeerfestival.com)