CONTEST CLOSED: CONGRATS KAI
Thousands of beer-drinkers are counting the minutes to this year’s Battle of the Brews, a knock-down, drag-out People’s Choice contest to name the best brewery. In its sweet 16 year, this annual tradition hosted by the Active 20-30 Club of Santa Rosa will feature dozens of competitors vying for votes including Firestone Walker, Gordon Biersch, Anderson Valley Brewing, Lost Coast, Black Diamond, Widmer, Red Hook, Humboldt Brewing, Blue Moon, Lagunitas, Sierra Nevada, New Belgium and many others. Local restaurants will also compete, while Love Fool and the Pat Jordan Band rock onstage.
Not to mention, all the proceeds going to local children’s charities. So you can feel good about all that imbibing.
March 31, 2012
Grace Pavilion, Sonoma County Fairgrounds
Craft Brew Cup and ‘Wich Hunt: 2:00-4:00pm
Main Event: 4:00-8:00pm
Go to BattleOfTheBrews.com for tickets
But you, BiteClubbers, deserve something a bit more…exclusive.
The premiere pre-event at Saturday’s Battle of the Brews is the First Annual Craft Cup and ‘Wich Hunt. From 2-4p.m., 300 guests get the red carpet treatment during these two juried competitions. Craft Cup competitors will be showing off the best of their craft brews in an unique tasting experience.
‘Wich Hunt, hosted by BiteClub, pits 21 of my favorite local chefs against each other to come up with the baddest, meanest, most amazing sandwich in Sonoma County. Each of the sandwiches (and trust us, there is some major creativity going on here) will be available for sampling. Judges will include the esteemed Chef John Ash, Author Clark Wolf, Bohemian Editor Gabe Meline, Ike’s Place owner Ike Shehadeh and culinary personality, Laurie Figone in a blind tasting.
Think you deserve a spot on the guest list? Me, too.
Tell me your favorite place to drink beer in Sonoma County and why in the comments below (and no, your house doesn’t count). Creativity and humor get my attention. I’ll pick a favorite to win two tickets ($95 each) to the Craft Cup and ‘Wich Hunt (which also give you access to the later People’s Choice Event). Full rules here. Contest ends at noon, Friday. YOU MUST BE 21 TO ENTER.
Who loves you more than beer, baby?
– Zin Restaurant
– Kin Restaurant
– Jackson’s Bar and Oven
– La Rosa Tequileria and Grille
– Chicago Style Hot Dogs
– Brasserie Restaurant at Hyatt Vineyard Creek
– The Farmer’s Wife
– Healdsburg Bar & Grill
– Peloton Catering
– John Ash & Co.
– El Coqui Puerto Rican Restaurant
– Chef John Lyle, Chosen Spot
– Street Eatz Mobile Kitchen
– Sheana Davis, Epicurean Connection
– Original Superburger
– Pearson and Co.
– The Culinary Institute of America, Greystone
– Rocker Oysterfeller’s
– Boathouse Sushi
– Hopmonk
– Joey’s at the Belvedere
– Heather Irwin, Bite Club Eats
– Chef John Ash
– Clark Wolf, Author and Food Consultant
– Ike Shehadeh, owner Ike’s Place
– Gabe Meline, The Bohemian
– Laurie Figone, Cooking with Laurie Figone
Sweet Spot
Stout Brothers
La Rosa
Sizzling Tandoor
Rev’s BBQ
Sally Tomatoes
West Side Bar & Grill
Rosso Pizzeria
Mary’s Pizza Shack
Lagoo’s Ice Cream
Doc Holliday’s
Bar B Que Smokehouse Bistro
Coldstone
KC’s
Sam’s For Play Café
Joey’s @ the Belvedere
Craft Cup Competitors
Dempseys
Ruth McGown’s
Firestone Walker
Eel River
Mad River
Lost Coast
Anderson Valley
Lagunitas Brewing Company
3rd Street Aleworks
Main Event Beer Competitors
Firestone Walker
Dempsy’s
Blue Frog Brewing
Gordon Birsch
Marin Brewing Company
Moylan’s Brewery
Fox Barrel Cider Co.
Anderson Valley Brewing Company
Lost Coast
Eel River Brewing Company
Stone Brewing
Alaskan Brewing
OSKAR Blues
Black Diamond
Pismo Island Lager
Mad River Brewing
24 Degrees
Sonoma Springs Brewery
Napa Smith Brewing
Peroni Pilsner
Shiner Bock
Trumer Brewing
Landsbeck Brewing
Widmer
Red Hook
Speakeasy
Humboldt Brewing Co
Blue Moon
Mendocino Brewing Company
Lagunitas Brewing Company
New Belgium/Fat tire
Sierra Nevada
Ruth McGowans