May the best brewer grin: The California Mid-State Fair and the Central Coast Brewer’s Guild announced that Brendan Gough, head brewer of Central Coast Brewing in SLO, has been named Brewmaster of the Year at the first-ever Craft Beer Tasting Night and Awards. The inaugural event celebrated the ever-pioneering Central Coast craft beer industry that continues to help shape the future of craft beer in the U.S. and beyond. The event included a walk-around tasting of dozens of beers from nine craft breweries throughout the region, including Central Coast Brewing, BarrelHouse Brewing Co., Earth & Fire Brewing, Figueroa Mountain Brewing, Firestone Walker Brewing, Libertine Brewing, 7 Sisters Brewing, Silva Brewing, and SLO Brew … Hop On Beer Tours in SLO hosts educational walking tours bound to quench your thirst. Grab some friends and stroll through downtown SLO, where you can enjoy a slew of award-winning beers at multiple stops. You’ll also learn about the history, brewing process, and highlights of each destination (includes pizza and tasters of beer; learn more at hoponbeertours.com). Δ
Hayley Thomas Cain loves when anything includes pizza. She can be reached at hthomas@newtimesslo.com.
This article appears in Aug 9-19, 2018.
