I enjoy a glass of wine each night for its health benefits. The other glasses are for my witty comebacks and flawless dance moves.
Wet Hop Workshop at Local Brewing Co.
If you hurry, you can snag a spot in tonight's Wet Hop Beer Workshop at Local Brewing Co., where Brewmaster Regan Long will share the secrets of their just-released wet hopped beers. "Bridge" (on CO2) and "Tunnel" (on Nitro) are made with freshly-harvested hops shipped immediately from the farm to the fermentation facility, and dumped directly into a boiling vat of waiting wort upon arrival. Space is limited to 30, and your $10 ticket gets you an earful of education about wet hop brewing, two wet hop beer tastings and a tour of the brewery. Spring for the $40 VIP ticket if you want Local Brewing Co. T-shirt and a filled glass growler to go. // 69 Bluxome St., localbrewingco.com, Tickets available here.
Foreign Cinema Hosts Guest Sommeliers from Banshee Wines
We're not afraid to admit that wine always tastes better when someone knowledgeable chooses it. That's why you'll find us at Foreign Cinema on Thursday, between 5:30 and 11pm, when Noah Dorrance and Steve Graf of Banshee Wines will be showcasing nine of their best wines from three different counties—Sonoma, Mendocino, and Napa. Because they're all available by the glass or bottle, you can try more than one of the four whites and five reds available before making a commitment—or not. // 2534 Mission Street, foreigncinema.com, Reservations are highly recommended: 415.648.7600, ext. 0.
Anchor Brewing, SF Giants Release Collaboration Beer
Anchor Steam and the Giants go together like, well, beer and baseball. And now they've got the collaboration brew to prove it. Anchor Brewing and the World Championship San Francisco Giants just released the exclusive, limited edition Giants Orange Splash Lager, featuring orange citrus aromas and a crisp finish. You can find it on tap at the Anchor Beer Garden at The Yard, in Anchor's Taproom, and at select San Francisco bars through the end of the 2015 baseball season. // The Yard is adjacent to AT&T Park, in Parking Lot A, anchorbrewing.com
Front Porch Music Festival at Wente Vineyards
Now that the Burners are all in Nevada, traffic in and out of the City will be more manageable than usual, giving you just the excuse you need to escape the vortex that is San Francisco. In less than 90 minutes, you can drive to Wente Vineyards this Saturday for The Front Porch Music Festival, from 11am to 9pm. Jackie Greene headlines a day-long line-up of independent music and fine wine on the front lawn and in the barrel room. Food and wine will be available for purchase; just bring a blanket. Tickets are $35 online, $45 at the door, and $10 for children 12 and under. // 5565 Tesla Blvd, Livermore, wentefrontporch.com
Celebrate the US Open with a Broken Racket Cocktail
Admit it. You miss John McEnroe. So does FIVE restaurant in Berkeley, apparently. They're celebrating the U.S. Open by serving the "Broken Racket" cocktail, a fruity twist on Wimbledon's infamous Pimm's Cup, featuring a summer garnish of fresh mint, strawberries and cucumber. Until the tournament's end on September 13, FIVE will offer the Broken Racket cocktail as a buy-one-get-one-free for one hour only every time an American wins a match. Go USA! // 2086 Allston Way, Berkeley, five-berkeley.com
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