We were happy to host one of the largest craft beer competitions in the country, the Brewers Cup of California, this past weekend, March 2-5, at Touchstone Brewing in Sacramento.
During the event, more than 50 of the nation’s top beer judges tasted and judged craft beers from 190 breweries across the Golden State. With approximately 1,300 beers in approximately 85 categories, the judges had their work cut out for them.
We were even more delighted to see each other Brewmaster Ryan Campagna make local news. Ryan explained the blind tasting process, with judges taking into account the smell, carbonation, taste and, most importantly, the suitability of the beer for its category – lager, ale, IPA, etc.
The awards night will take place on Tuesday, March 21 at the historic Crest Theater in downtown Sacramento.