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One of the nation’s most impressive ‘beer weeks” is returning to San Diego in November. Weve that, “Words to Drink By” and more.
New Brooklyn Brewery Grant Program Empowers Creatives
As a long-time leader in the craft beer movement, Brooklyn Brewery has always been dedicated to fostering the creativity, innovation, and passions of their community. And on Oct 22 the brewery introduced a new grant program which aims to empower individuals that have the potential to positively influence their respective fields.
Calling All Makers will award five winners based in the U.S. across five categories – Food & Drink Innovation, Entrepreneurship, Arts, Music, and Activism with a $10,000 grant to help bring their creative vision to life.
In addition to the grant, winners will receive a trip to New York City to visit the brewery in Williamsburg, a one-on-one coaching session with their category’s judge, the opportunity to be featured on Brooklyn Brewery’s platforms in 2025, a party to celebrate them, and more.
“Brooklyn Brewery is proud to be a part of the long tradition of entrepreneurship and enterprise of Brooklyn and New York City,” said Brooklyn Brewery’s Co-founder, Steve Hindy. “This contest celebrates that tradition and awards the creativity that has made the United States a beacon for makers all over the world.”
The submission period runs from October 22nd through December 31st, 2024, and is open to individuals and projects at various stages of development.
Words to Drink By
“Beer has always been my drug of choice, I’ve been drinking since I was nine.” – Tom Bobak, Founder & Editor-in-Chief American Craft Beer
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San Diego Beer Week Returns
San Diego is one of the most vibrant brewing centers in the word. And on November 1-10 San Diego Beer Week returns. And the week’s marquee event, The Capital of Craft Beerfest will be serving up the city’s most creative beers on Nov, 9,
More than 30 local breweries will be pouring their best hop-forward beers at the festival, and guests can enjoy unlimited tasters in their customized taster glass. The IPA-focused Beerfest will also serve non-hoppy beers for those who prefer other styles, but a fan vote will be conducted by Brewery DB’s virtual tap list to determine the People’s Choice Hoppy Beer Award.
The winning brewery will receive a trophy from the Brewers Guild. Brewery DB will also provide curated beer trails during Beer Week for those looking to sample multiple breweries throughout the County.
“With apologies to the holiday season in December, Beer Week is thee most wonderful time of the year,” said Brewers Guild Executive Director Erik Fowler. “We are especially excited for the return of Guild Fest, which comes this year with a new name and theme that celebrates San Diego as an IPA mecca, after pausing the event last year during a transitional period for the Guild. We hope all San Diegans will celebrate our great industry, whether it’s at our big event or at their favorite brewery.”
For the eighth time a Capital of Craft IPA collaboration beer will be released for San Diego Beer Week. This year’s edition brought together Fall Brewing Company (host), Black Plague Brewing, BLAH Brewing, Hodad’s Brewing, Hopnonymous Brewing, and Ketch Brewing. The West Coast-style IPA will be available at all Guild member breweries throughout the 10-day celebration.
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