Show 329, June 22, 2019: 6th Annual FirkFest Preview with Producer Greg Nagel

Greg Nagel of FirkFestThe 6th annual FirkFest (California’s most unique beer festival) is back on Saturday afternoon, June 29th from Noon to 4:00 p.m. at the Anaheim Packing House Farmer’s Park. 30 plus independent craft breweries bring 50 plus beers made just for the event and guests enjoy unlimited pours. The Festival theme changes annually. For 2019 it’s “FirkFest Fiesta!” with local restaurants participating in a chef-driven Nacho-Fest!

All net proceeds benefit the Anaheim Halloween Parade, a 95-year tradition in Anaheim. Tickets are a reasonable $45. Food is extra.

New this year is NachoFest! Local Packinghouse chefs are collaborating on an international-style nacho bar, where guests can purchase bites from Heritage Barbecue, The Iron Press, ADYA – Fresh Indian Flavors, Urbana Mexican Gastronomy, and others. Honey & Butter’s award-winning macarons will also be available at the event.

“Beer festivals are so commonplace these days,” says founder Greg Nagel. “FirkFest truly breaks the mold with beers made just for the event, it’s truly unique.”

The attendee guest list is thoughtfully capped to keep the festival at a relaxed and exclusive level. Guests often remark about the lack of lines and room to sprawl out in the park with a blanket and some great tunes by Tiki-DJ Ken from the Cocktail Syndicate.”“Beer styles offered are a good mix of modern craft beer culture, such as Bottle Logic’s Mint Condition dessert stout inspired by mint-chocolate chip ice cream, or legit British-style real ale casks from Yorkshire Square, Macleod Ale Brewing, and Green Cheek.”

Producer, Founder & Beer Journalist Greg Nagel taps a “Firkin” for us.

Visit the FirkFest site for tickets, breweries, and more information.

Show 89, September 20, 2014: 6th Annual LA Brewers Beer Week Part Two

LA Beer WeekWe continue with our preview of the upcoming LA Brewers Beer Week festivities with brewer Jeremy Raub and international beer expert, Beer Judge & journalist Tomm Carroll

Tomm is moderating a number of panels during beer week including one on the history of beer and brewing in Los Angeles as well as an informational panel on judging beer, featuring high-ranking beer judges. He’s also part of the cask ale fest at the new MacLeod Ale Brewing Co. (cask only brewery) in Van Nuys.