Island Brewing Company First Friday Cask Ale: Triple Dry-Hopped IPA

 It's been a busy week for me, so there hasn't been much action on the brewing front the last few days.  But here's some good news on the drinking front: Island Brewing Company (Carpenteria, CA) is adding a new triple dry-hopped IPA to their cask rotation tomorrow.  Definitely worth checking out!

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Stone Brewing Co. 14th Anniversary Celebration

Forget Disneyland, Stone Brewing Co. may be the happiest place on Earth.  One of the most lauded breweries in the country is celebrating its 14th anniversary with a two-day beer tasting fete Aug 20 and 21.  Tickets go on sale this Friday.  There's a couple options for tasting the wares of about 40 different craft brewers on Saturday, as well as a special "Rare Beers" section which sounds intriguing.  I'm especially excited for the "Brewer's Reception" Friday night -- a chance to mingle and talk with craft brewers, while, again, partaking in the finest cold beverages they have to offer.  It's $130 for the whole shebang, which isn't cheap, but then it's about the same price as two days in Disneyland... you decide.  See you there!

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Santa Barbara Zoo Brew

Peanut butter and jelly.  Lemons and limes.  Beer and beasts.  Some duos are timeless and classic.  Next Saturday, the Santa Barbara Zoo is hosting an all-you-can-drink beer tasting at the zoo.  Even better, some of the proceeds go to wildlife preservation.  So have a beer, save an animal, not a bad way to spend a Saturday, eh?