Best of San Diego Beer Week

Beer releases, banquets, festivals, and more

by Brandon Hernández

Posted Wednesday, October 31, 2012, 09:17AM

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With hundreds of events taking place during San Diego Beer Week (November 2—11), filtering through them all to find what one really wants requires a bit of sudsy sub-categorization. Whether you’re looking for special edition beers, tons of local beer in one spot, or exceptional brews paired with equally delicious food, we’ve got you covered. Here’s the best sipping and supping options no matter what your personal tastes.

Beer Releases

11/2, Mother Earth Beer Release at Urge Gastropub, Rancho Bernardo
11/2, Mother Earth Beer Release at Churchill’s Pub, San Marcos
11/5, Flanders Drive 10th Anniversary Party at Green Flash Brewing Company, Mira Mesa
11/6, Hess Loci Habitus Returns at Local Habit, Hillcrest
11/6, Night of a Million Zillion Speedways at O’Brien’s Pub, Kearny Mesa
11/8, Green Flash Double Stout with Serrano Chilies at Monkey Paw Pub & Brewery, East Village
11/8, Bourbon Oaked Wreck Alley Cask Night at Karl Strauss Brewing Company, Little Italy
11/8, Green Flash / Cigar City Rye Barleywine Party at El Take It Easy, North Park

Beer Banquets

11/2, Brew Your Own Beer Brunch at Karl Strauss Brewing Company, La Jolla
11/2, Latitude 33 Beer Dinner at Sublime Alehouse, San Marcos
11/4, Beer Brunch Debut at Karl Strauss Brewery Gardens, Sorrento Valley
11/4, High Societe Beer Diner at O’Brien’s Pub, Kearny Mesa
11/5, The Lost Abbey Beer Diner at Urge Gastropub, Rancho Bernardo
11/5, The Five Chef Societe at The Handlery Hotel, Mission Valley
11/6, Iron Fist Brewmaster’s Brunch at Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens, Escondido
11/6, The Lost Abbey Beer Pairing Dinner at Churchill’s Pub, San Marcos
11/7, Hess Beer Dinner at First Avenue Bar & Grille, Downtown
11/9, AleSmith Beer Dinner at Sublime Alehouse, San Marcos
11/9, Veganized 3 with Hess Brewing at El Take It Easy, North Park
11/10, Ballast Point Beer Brunch at The Range Kitchen & Cocktails, Hillcrest
11/11, Iron Fist Brunch at Churchill’s Pub, San Marcos
11/11, The Lost Abbey Box Set Tasting at O’Brien’s Pub, Kearny Mesa

Festivals & More

11/2, Stone Rare Beer Breakfast at Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens, Escondido
11/2, Amplified Ale Works Debut Party at California Kebab, Mission Beach
11/2, 4th Annual Barrel Night at Downtown Johnny Brown’s, Downtown
11/2, Brew Food Book Release Party & Signing at Mission Brewery, East Village
11/3, San Diego Brewers Guild Festival at Broadway Pier, Downtown
11/4, 4th Annual Green Flash Smokeout at The Linkery, North Park
11/6, Beers and BBQ at Phil’s BBQ, Point Loma
11/9, First Anniversary Party at Monkey Paw Pub & Brewery, East Village
11/9, Big Barrel Aged Beer Night at O’Brien’s Pub, Kearny Mesa
11/9, Brewtopia on the Bay at The Dana Inn, Mission Beach
11/10, Best Damn Sour Fest 2 at The Beer Co., Downtown
11/11, Beer Garden at The Lodge at Torrey Pines, La Jolla