Show 192, October 9, 2016: FOODBEAST’s Partnership with Visit Anaheim

Elie AyrouthFOODBEAST has joined in partnership with Visit Anaheim to promote food tourism in Anaheim. Ethnic delights abound in the City. That also includes visibility for the bourgeoning local craft beer scene. Elie Ayrouth, Co-Founder and Publisher at FOODBEAST is our guest. Cheers…

  • Visit Anaheim’s simple mission has been to share and promote the tourist attractions of the city since 1961, and FOODBEAST have joined in their efforts with an awesome video series that places their national spotlight on the local restaurants, food trucks, and breweries that make Anaheim a unique foodie destination.
  • FOODBEAST Approved, a product of FOODBEAST, is a series of one-minute videos highlighting incredibly unique food items around the globe.

Additionally, FOODBEAST is producing a mini-documentary series focusing on the flourishing craft brewery scene in Anaheim, featuring OC favorites Noble Ale Works, Bruery Terreux, Bottle Logic Brewing, Anaheim Brewery, and new kid on the block UnSung Brewery.

Show 166, April 2, 2016: Jon Sanchez, Native Son Alehouse, Santa Ana

Jon SanchezNative Son Alehouse opened above Taqueria Guadalajara in Downtown Santa Ana in the Summer of 2014. It’s a relaxed, laid-back hangout with a rooftop lounge known for its extensive selection of 27 hand-selected craft brews on tap.

There is a limited menu of nibbles available to go along with the craft beer. The Brussel Chips are a particular favorite.

Just concluded is their own version of March Madness, the Thursday Thursday Championship Bracket. 12 craft breweries have been competing. It came down to The Finals with Almanac Beer Co. from San Jose pitted again Anaheim’s Noble Ale Works.

Noble Ale Works ultimately prevailed by a wide margin. Their featured brews for the competition were Cashmere Showers (Double IPA) and Cinnamon Roast Crunch (Nitro.) Congrats…

We’ll tap the keg for all the 411 with proprietor Jon Sanchez.

Show 163, March 12, 2016: Greg Nagel, Producer, FirkFest, OC Cask Beer Festival

Greg NagelIt’s 2016, which means it’s time to put on the wooden barrel pants, held up by suspenders. Firkfest 2016 is being planned for March 19, 2016, in Anaheim at Farmers Park, which is in-between the Packing House and Umami Burger.

From Event Producer Greg Nagel @OCBeerBlog:

“While standing in a 200 person line for a cask of Noble Ale Works Naughty Sauce at a beer festival this past summer, it dawned on me. Orange County needs a proper cask ale festival.”

“Expect fifty-ish casks from true craft beer makers. Brewers love the fest, the press loves the fest, and I’ve heard nothing but praise from guests. So buy your tickets early and tell a friend!”

“Why a cask ale festival? A cask is simply a vessel filled with liquid meant to be served within a day or so once tapped. Brewers fill the cask with beer for conditioning and then can treat it like a blank canvas; adding fresh hops, blending beers, adding tea/coffee or other creative ingredients. It’s a one-time shot to try something new and fun.”

This is an event that doesn’t over-sell tickets. There is a ceiling on admissions so everyone can comfortably move around. Lines are typically easy to navigate. Nice…

There are also a variety of compatible International foods available for purchase including nibbles from Adya.

Greg will tap one of the 50 plus casks for us and provide a full pour on all the thirst-quenching ingredients of Firkfest 3.0 supporting the OCBrewersGuild.