Show 543, September 16, 2023: Firkenstein Craft Beer Festival, Anaheim, with Producer Greg Nagel

Greg Nagel of FirkFest

“What would have been the 7th annual Firkfest in Anaheim in 2020 is finally back in 2023 as Firkenstein Craft Beer Festival. Note that it’s no longer cask only. The only prerequisite is breweries are required to bring something special made just for the event.”

“Firkenstein Craft Beer Festival is happening on Saturday, October 7th, 2023 from 4-8 p.m. in Downtown Anaheim surrounding the city’s decorated Halloween tree on West Center Street Promenade, including 30 plus of California’s best breweries, including Monkish, Green Cheek, Highland Park, Moonlight, Everywhere, and others”

“It’s not only a fall beer festival where you can get dressed up, but your beer can too,” notes founder and organizer Greg Nagel @OCBeerBlog. “Two of my favorite things are Halloween and Oktoberfest, both of which happen near each other, so why not have a Halloweenish Oktoberfest?” he continued. Most beers are specially made just for the event, meaning you can only get a taste for them at the festival.

“Around thirty of SoCal’s best brewers are invited, and the event is heavily attended by the beer industry, brewers, and beer lovers alike. The festival is never oversold, capping guests at around 600, which sells out every year it’s been around.” “The venue is slightly larger than previous years, so we may add a little bit,” notes Nagel.

“The festival supports the Anaheim Fall Festival and Parade, which is in its 100th year this October. The Firkenstein Craft Beer Festival will feature local chefs, music, and have a costume contest.”

Founder and Organizer Greg Nagel of OC Beer Blog is our guest to tap the keg of the upcoming Firkenstein Craft Beer Festival.

Greg has a special offer for our Listeners. Ticket price is $59 plus processing fee. If you buy your ticket and use in the Promo Code Box : “AM830” you’ll earn a $10 discount. The event typically sells out early so plan accordingly!

Show 528, June 3, 2023: OC Brewers Guild’s Preview of OC Beer Week with riip Beer Co., Everywhere Beer Co. and Green Cheek Brewing Co. Part One

Ian McCall of Riip Beer Company

The OC Brewers Guild is hosting OC Beer Week from Saturday, June 17th to Saturday June 24th.

OC Beer Week is a collection of events county-wide showcasing the best of what OC has to offer. For example, at Riip Beer Co they are crafting 3 special beers for the week. A pair are collaborations, one with There Does Not Exist (San Luis Obispo) and the other with North Park Brewing Company (San Diego). All participating Orange County craft breweries are also brewing a fundraiser beer for the OC Brewers Guild called Guilded Together.

OC Brewers Guild President & Board Member and Director of Brewing & Operations for Rip Beer Co, Ian McCall, joins us in-studio along with other members of the OCBG to tap the keg on all that is OC Beer Week.

Ian is joined by fellow OCBG members Keith Pumilia (Co-Founder) of Everywhere Beer Co. (Orange) and Brian Rauso (Co-founder) of Green Cheek Brewing Co. (Orange, Costa Mesa and Sunset Beach.)

“The Orange County Brewers Guild founded in 2015 is an organization dedicated to educating the public about the great American tradition of craft beer and its rich brewing culture in Orange County. With over 40 established craft breweries within the county’s borders, the OC Brewers Guild strives to bring to the public visibility and knowledge of the rich and constantly growing brewing culture present in Orange County.”

Show 528, June 3, 2023: OC Brewers Guild’s Preview of OC Beer Week with riip Beer Co., Everywhere Beer Co. and Green Cheek Brewing Co. Part Two

Keith Pumilia at the KLAA Studios

The OC Brewers Guild is hosting OC Beer Week from Saturday, June 17th to Saturday June 24th.

OC Beer Week is a collection of events county-wide showcasing the best of what OC has to offer. For example, at Riip Beer Co they are crafting 3 special beers for the week. A pair are collaborations, one with There Does Not Exist (San Luis Obispo) and the other with North Park Brewing Company (San Diego). All participating Orange County craft breweries are also brewing a fundraiser beer for the OC Brewers Guild called Guilded Together.

OC Brewers Guild President & Board Member and Director of Brewing & Operations for Rip Beer Co, Ian McCall, continues with us in-studio along with other members of the OCBG to tap the keg on all the effervescent specifics of OC Beer Week. Ian remains joined by fellow OCBG members Keith Pumilia (Co-Founder) of Everywhere Beer Co. (Orange) and Brian Rauso (Co-founder) of Green Cheek Brewing Co. (Orange, Costa Mesa and Sunset Beach)

Brian Rauso of Green Cheek Beer at the KLAA Studios

“The Orange County Brewers Guild founded in 2015 is an organization dedicated to educating the public about the great American tradition of craft beer and its rich brewing culture in Orange County. With over 40 established craft breweries within the county’s borders, the OC Brewers Guild strives to bring to the public visibility and knowledge of the rich and constantly growing brewing culture present in Orange County.”