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The California State Fair is excited to announce the Best of California Brewfest!

Over the course of 5 days this June, California’s top beer experts meticulously tasted and ranked almost 900 entries of craft beer on characteristics such as clarity, aroma, and flavor to bring you California’s very best!

Tickets are now available for the Best of California Brewfest, featuring tastings of a curated selection of the finest brews of 2024. Best of California Brewfest will take place July 19 at Heart Health Park. Secure VIP entry for early access to tasting sessions. This year’s event promises to feature top-tier breweries from across the state. Stay tuned on social media for updates on the lineup of breweries that will make this year’s Best of California Brewfest the hoppiest one yet!

Two women holding glasses of beer at Brewfest

*2024 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS COMING SOON*

All tickets include all-day entry to the Fair, and unlimited Best of CA Brewfest pours. Attendees must be 21+ and have a valid I.D. Please drink and transport responsibly.

 

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Date

Friday, July 19, 2024

Location

Heart Health Park

Hours

VIP 4pm-8pm

GA 5pm-8pm

General Admission

$50

VIP Tickets

$60

Designated Driver

$25

2024 Brewfest Vendors Coming Soon…

 

2023 Brewfest Vendors

The Monk’s Cellar – 2023 Brewery of the year

  • 1st Place Belgian Style Witbier, “Biere Blanche”

HiDef Brewing Co – 2023 Best of Show winner

  • Flathead Six Hazy IPA

Angel City Brewery – 2022 Best of Show winner

  • 2022 Best of Show American Style Cream-Ale,”L.A.Blonde”
  • 2023 1st Place Chili Beer, “Srirachelada”

Antigua Brewing Company

Alaro Craft Brewery

  • 2nd Place English Style India Pale Ale “Castillo IPA”
  • 2nd Place UK Strong, “The Spaniard”

Canyon Club Brewery

  • 1st Place Czech Lager, “Beta Tested Pilsner”

Canyon Lakes Brewery

  • 2nd Place Historic Style Beer, “OB Brown Ale”
  • Players Premium Lager
  • Green Jacket IPA

CUVER

  • 2nd Place Specialty IPA, “Hoppy Don”
  • Dobbel, Belgian Dark Abbey Ale
  • Tripel, Belgian Golden Abbey Ale

Dying Breed Brewing

  • 2nd  Place 50/50 Creamsicle Sour
  • El Macho Mexican Lager
  • 1871 DIPA

Feather Falls Brewing Co

Fogbelt Brewing Co

High Hand Brewing Co

Logoff Brewing

Sacrament Brewery

  • 2nd Place International Pale Lager, “Are You There God? It’s Me…Lager.”

Nitty’s Cider

Oak Park Brewing Co

Shadow Puppet Brewing Company

Solano Brewing Company

  • SBC Lite
  • Never Frozen
  • Scottie Rippen

Sudwerk Brewing Co

  • Overgrowth West Coast IPA
  • People’s Pilsner
  • Funhouse Sour
  • Solar Haze Lo-cal hazy IPA

Tilted Mash

Tipsy Putt

  • Pouring beer donated by Crooked Lane Brewing