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We received a package from the California State Fair 2009 Commercial Brew Competition today!

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If you have been around the brewery lately then you know we are trumpeting the need for craft beer (and non craft beer) lovers to watch the movie Beer Wars.

Beer Wars is now available to rent On Demand through Digital Cable and Satellite providers Comcast, Time Warner Cable, Cox, Cablevision, Charter, Insight, Bresnan, Verizon FiOS, AT & T U-Verse, Dish Network and DirecTV. It is also available for download on iTunes, Amazon Video On Demand, Xbox 360 and PS3.

In Canada, the film is available to rent On Demand through Digital Cable and Satellite providers Rogers Cable, Cogeco, Videotron, Sasktel and Shaw.

The film will also be available through Netflix either through streaming or DVD. And you’ll be able to buy the DVD from Amazon.

If you live outside the US, you can buy the DVD here.

Here’s a preview:

Director Anat Baron takes you on a no holds barred exploration of the U.S. beer industry that ultimately reveals the truth behind the label of your favorite beer. Told from an insider’s perspective, the film goes behind the scenes of the daily battles and all out wars that dominate one of America’s favorite industries.

Beer Wars begins as the corporate behemoths are being challenged by small, independent brewers who are shunning the status quo and creating innovative new beers. The story is told through 2 of these entrepreneurs – Sam and Rhonda – battling the might and tactics of Corporate America. We witness their struggle to achieve their American Dream in an industry dominated by powerful corporations unwilling to cede an inch.

This contemporary David and Goliath story is ultimately about keeping your integrity (and your family’s home) in the face of temptation. Beer Wars is a revealing and entertaining journey that provides unexpected and surprising turns and promises to change the world’s opinion on those infamous 99 bottles of beer on the wall.

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In addition to our regular festivities guess who’s coming . . .

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We are updating our calendar, twitter feed and facebook page as we add events.

The official page for SF Beer Week, listing all of the events is the Bay Area is located at: http://sfbeerweek.org

There is also an iPhone Application for $0.99 – Just Click Here!

The  3 events that we really want to draw your attention to are:

• Craft Beer Hors D’Oeuvres and Passed Appetizers Pairing
• Women-Only Blind Beer Tasting and Appreciation
• “Meat” the Brewers: South Bay Brewers’ Showcase

Visit our calendar for full details and registration information.

Opening Gala
February 5^th 5pm-9m
Yerba Buena Center for the Arts
701 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94103

On February 5, 2010 from 5-9 p.m., the San Francisco Brewer’s Guild will host the first-ever Opening Gala event for SF Beer Week. Seeking to inspire creativity and celebrate the art in brewing, the event will feature exclusive beers from 30 breweries in the Bay Area as well as local art within the walls of Yerba Buena Center for the Arts, food from the area’s top Slow Food Nation chefs, and local live performances.

The breweries of the San Francisco Brewer’s Guild also came together to create a collaborative beer that will be unveiled at the start of the Gala. Details of the beer will remain behind brewery walls until the event, but Cicerone and President of the Brewer’s Guild, Rich Higgins commented that the style is “as San Francisco as you can get, and a bit of an oxymoron in concept to provide a tasty treat for beer fanatics in the Bay Area.”

Also featured will be the first batch of a triple IPA from Speakeasy and other special, exclusive beers from 21st Amendment, Lagunitas, Magnolia, Gordon Biersch, Firestone Walker, Bear Republic, Thirsty Bear, Devil’s Canyon and many others.

Early Entrance to the event is $45 for regular entry, $55 for V.I.P. guests (for whom doors will open an hour earlier, at 4:00 p.m.). tickets are expected to sell out and are limited; prices increase $10 after Jan 31. The admission price includes entertainment, access to some of the nation’s top craft breweries, unlimited pours, and a commemorative 12 oz stemmed glass.

There will be an exclusive media hour before the start of the event, from 4-5 p.m. where VIP and media will be able to have first access to specialty beers from top breweries and the brewers themselves. For more information, visit www.sfbeerweek.org

CONTACT: Meg Gill at meg@goodbeer.com or Jay Brooks at jbrookston@yahoo.com

10^th Annual Double IPA Festival
February 6^th 10am – 7pm
The Bistro – 1001 B Street, Hayward, California, 94541

$35 gets you a commemorative glass and 5 tastes -  fun  kicks off at 11am

Great live music lineup:
12 – 3pm - San Pablo Project
4-7pm – Sang Matiz

All of Main Street will be closed to accommodate a raging party with over 50 Double IPA’s to be enjoyed!!

Bistro Website: http://www.the-bistro.com

SF Beer Week BOP – Brew on Premise
February 6^th 11am – 5pm
Devils Canyon Brewery – 111 Industrial Road #7, Belmont, Ca., 94002

What if you could make your own beer on a professional brewing system, under the guidance of award-winning brewers? You could tweak that special homebrew recipe, have a company team building event, or just meet up with your mates.

Devil’s Canyon Brewery is the only location in the San Francisco Bay Area that still has a Brew On Premise program!

Details about the program and how to sign up are located on the BOP page: http://www.DevilsCanyon.com/bop/

Craft Beer Hors D’Oeuvres and Passed Appetizers Pairing
February 9^th 7pm – 10pm
First and Main Sports Lounge – 397 Main St., Los Gatos, Ca

Sample 8 craft beers with a specially prepared hors d’oeuvres station and 8 courses of remarkable passed appetizers.

A raffle will also be held; prizes include a special private dinner for 8 at Devil’s Canyon Brewery (2 groups of 4, date to be announced), growlers and bottles of limited edition Barley wine!

Tickets are through First and Main: 650-949-1380 – $45 for Devil’s Canyon Beer Club Members, $50 General Public, $60 at the door – INCLUDING Beer Club Members..

http://firstandmainsportslounge.com

Call 650-949-1380 to reserve your spot now!

SF Beer Week: Women-Only Blind Beer Tasting and Appreciation
February 11^th 6pm – 9pm
Devils Canyon Brewery – 111 Industrial Road #7, Belmont, Ca., 94002

Women don’t need men to appreciate craft beer, leave them at home!

Enjoy beer in a casual setting among other like minded women and embrace the joy that is craft beer.

The Mother’s Beer Appreciation (MBA) Club invites all women to its inaugural meeting at Devil’s Canyon Brewing Company in Belmont.

What style of beer do you really like?  With the marketing messages and Y chromosome removed, a 10+ blind beer tasting will be lead by Brewery owner Kristiann Garrett. The tasting will help you discover new beers, flavors, complexities and styles. Newbies to aficionados welcomed.

Admission: $20 beer and snacks included

Attire: comfy casual- that includes sweats!

RSVP: MBA@DevilsCanyon.com

Bill Brand Tribute
February 12^th 4pm – 7pm
Drake’s Brewing Company  1933 Davis Street #177, San Leandro, Ca 94577

Join Drake’s Brewing Co. in kicking off its Friday afternoon parties with a special tasting of the Bill Brand Beers from around the Bay plus all your favorite Drakes beers.

If you are unfamiliar with who Bill Brand was, please read this article: http://www.ibabuzz.com/bottomsup/2009/02/20/sad-news/

17th Annual Toronado Barleywine Festival
February 13^th 11:30 am – 2 am
Toronado, 547 Haight, San Francisco, California

Join us at the 17th Annual Barleywine Festival.

Admission: No Charge. Contact Phone: 415.863.2276

Meat the Brewers: South Bay Brewers’ Showcase
February 13^th 1pm – 5pm
Tied House Distribution Warehouse: 1627 S 7th Street, San Jose, Ca., 95112

South Bay and Santa Cruz brewers will present their finest wares, with a cornucopia of meat.

From BBQ to bacon to pizza, we will have everything a craft beer lover needs to pair with their frothy mugs of goodness.

$35 for unlimited beer and food tasting, $20 for designated drivers.

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