Hello Friends! It’s holiday season and that means it’s time for giving and merriment, and for me (and probably you) that means more beer events to squeeze in between company holiday parties and awkward family gatherings. Here is a breakdown of some of my most anticipated events this holiday season:

(Today) Tuesday, December 9th, 2014

Portola Coffee Lab x Iron Press: Coffee Tap Takeover

This will be at the Iron Press in Costa Mesa, CA tonight from 5-10pm.

Highlights: Giveaways, Naughty Sauce Variations, rubbing up against craft beer enthusiasts.

32 North Brewing Company x Provisions Market: Tap Take Over

This will be at the Provisions Market in Old Towne Orange, CA tonight from 6pm-??

Highlights: You get to try this relatively new, and supposedly very good, brewery from San Diego. Don’t believe me that it’s good? It was named one of top 10 the best new “bars” on Thrillest. For what it’s worth.

Wednesday, December 10th, 2014

The Factory x Strand Brewing’s 5 Year Anniversary

This will be at The Factory in Long Beach, CA from 5pm-??

Highlights: 5 beers for 5 years! Meet the brewers! I am sure there will be some special pours and pairings.

Saturday, December 13th, 2014

OC BREW HO HO!!!!

This will be held at the Phoenix Club in Anaheim from 12pm – 4pm.

Highlights: One of my favorite events every year. Lots of great people watching, special beers brewed just for this event, live entertainment, etc! This event is almost sold out so get yours while you still can! I hope to see Noble’s White Russian on cask again this year….