5th Annual Brew Ho Ho Holiday Ale Festival

Tickets On-Sale Now for the

5th Annual Brew Ho Ho Holiday Ale Festival

Anaheim Phoenix Club Dec. 10

Over 90 craft beers from the finest breweries in Southern California and beyond with seasonal, holiday and winter ale tastings

[Anaheim, CA.] – The producers of the acclaimed Brew Ha Ha Craft Beer Festival proudly present the 5th Annual Brew Ho Ho Holiday Ale Festival at the Anaheim Phoenix Club on Saturday, December 10 from 12-4 p.m. Tickets for Brew Ho Ho annually sell out and are currently available at www.ocbrewhoho.com.  A portion of the proceeds for this year’s Brew Ho Ho will benefit the Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Orange County and Inland Empire.

   

The Brew Ho Ho Holiday Ale Festival is one of the largest Holiday Craft Beer Festivals in Southern California and has been deemed the unofficial OC Brewers’ Holiday Party. This year’s event will feature a line-up of over 90 craft beers from the finest breweries in Southern California and beyond. Back by popular demand, the anticipated annual Brewery Merchandise Expo returns offering guests a one-stop shopping experience. Take photos with Santa Claus and test your skills with the Brew Ho Ho’s illustrious interactive games.

The holiday ale fest will offer an intimate experience for attendees with tasty food trucks, music, big beards, ugly Christmas sweaters, and of course, plenty of craft beer.  Award winning breweries including Bottle Logic, Barley Forge, Left Coast Brewery, Good Beer Company, Mike Hess, Wicks Brewing, and many more will bring their best of the season to HoHo. The Brew Ha Ha Productions team is excited to welcome OC’s newest brewery to Brew Ho Ho with samples from Placentia’s own STERO Brewing. Another new addition to the beer line-up this year is UNSUNG Brewing Company, who has been turning heads since their debut at the Anaheim Packing District in spring of 2016.

The fifth annual OC Brew Ho Ho Holiday Ale Festival is a rain or shine event.  Since it’s inception in 2012, the Brew Ho Ho has sold out and judging by their record breaking sales of their Early Bird Tickets, this year will sell out as well. Tickets are currently available for $55 online and pending availability, will be available the day of for $65 online or at the door.  Designated driver tickets will be available for $20 at the door only for those accompanying a paid guest. Unlimited 2 oz. tastings will be provided in a complimentary commemorative tasting glass. Tastings will take place from 12 – 4 p.m. with the Brewery Merchandise Expo, music and food open until 5 p.m.  For more information and to purchase tickets visit www.brewhoho.com.

Ye Scallywag Recap

Beer + Live Music + San Diego = an EPIC day.

Saturday October 21st marked the debut of the inaugural Ye Scallywag fest which featured beer, wine, food, and music.

Ever since I first heard whisperings about Ye Scallywag, I have been beyond excited.  

As a native San Diegan, I knew the venue for the event, the Waterfront Park, would be a picture perfect setting.  Who wouldn't want to spend the day soaking up some California sunshine near the Pacific Ocean?

Throughout the day, live music was performed by an outstanding lineup which appealed to a wide variety of musical tastes. From up and coming bands such as the Bombpops and Wakrat, to legendary bands such as Reel Big Fish, Against Me!, Goldfinger, Bad Religion, and NOFX.

Against Me!

NOFX

Goldfinger

Goldfinger and Reel Big Fish

Bad Religion

 Besides the amazing music, setting, and venue there were also an abundance of beers, wine, and food to sample throughout the event. A wide variety of vendors also had booths set up selling merchandise.

Cheers!

While I love beer, the highlight for me were the bands that performed throughout the day. I've had the opportunity to see many of the bands who played previously, and was not disappointed. Each of the bands had a tremendous amount of energy and genuinely appeared to be having just as much fun, if not a bit more, than the eager crowds gathered in the area near the stage.

Thanks to Synergy Global Entertainment (SGE), Brew Ha Ha Productions, and radio stations 91X and KFM-BFM for putting together an epic day.  I am already looking forward to next year's Ye Scallywag!

Want to see more photos?  Check out my album on Google Photos here!

Casual Fridays at Walt Disney Concert Hall

CASUAL FRIDAYS AT WALT DISNEY CONCERT HALL

COME FOR THE MUSIC.

STAY FOR THE DRINKS.

Enjoy a magnificent concert, usually shorter and with intermission, preceded by an introduction from an LA Phil musician.  Then, stay for a TalkBack (Q & A) with the artists or mingle with orchestra members and fellow concertgoers.  This year's series includes music by Ravel, Stravinsky, Mozart, and Haydn.  Conductors include Gustavo Dudamel, Pablo Heras-Casado, and Mirga Grazinyte-Tyla.  Soloists include Emanuel Ax, Stephen Kovacevich, and Augustin Hadelich.  For 2016/17, the LA Phil has partnered with the Los Angeles County Brewers Guild to host complimentary beer tastings on casual Fridays.

After each performance, you'll be treated to a TalkBack, a Q & A with the artists on stage. Then, you'll be invited to connect with members of the orchestra and fellow music lovers in BP Hall where you can sample the best in local craft beers...on the house!

For more information and tickets:

10/7: Ravel & Stravinsky http://bit.ly/WDCH_Calendar_ravelstravinsky

11/25: Mozart & Brahms http://bit.ly/WDCH_Calendar_mozartbrahms

1/27: Dudamel & Emanuel Ax http://bit.ly/WDCH_Calendar_dudamelax

3/31: Mirga Conducts Mozart & Haydn http://bit.ly/WDCH_Calendar_mozarthaydn

This is a fantastic opportunity to enjoy live music along with craft beer in a unique setting at the Walt Disney Concert Hall.

7th Annual Brew Ha Ha Recap

This past Saturday, September 24th, one of my most favorite events of the year took place, the Brew Ha Ha.  This year marked the seventh year the Brew Ha Ha has taken place, which is quite the accomplishment!  The Brew Ha Ha took place once again in the picturesque Oak Canyon Park.  I really love this venue, it feels as if you are far outside of the metropolitan area of Orange County, when in fact you aren't very far from major freeways.

Waiting to enter Brew Ha Ha

As in past years, the Brew Ha Ha was held on a warmer than normal day, even though it is officially fall, the weather doesn't seem to realize this.  Thankfully, there are lots of shady spots throughout the event grounds as well as misting stations which make it easy to cool off in between sipping on delicious beers.

Picturesque Oak Canyon Park

This year, as in year's past, there was a collaboration beer made exclusively for the Brew Ha Ha.  This year a local brewery, Bottle Logic Brewing and a San Diego brewery, AleSmith Brewing Company worked together to create Stable Orbit.  The collaboration beer will be available in Southern California in both bottles and on draft.  This limited edition beer has an 8.5% BV and features several South African hops: African Queen, Southern Passion, Southern Star, and XJA2.  Stable Orbit was definitely a stand out beer of the day.

Line for Stable Orbit

Stable Orbit, worth the wait!

Other stand outs of the day were Founders Brewing Dirty Bastard Scotch Ale and Mike Hess Brewing 8 West.  There were a wide variety of beers, which, as always, made it easy for everyone to find something to enjoy throughout the event.

Founders Brewing Dirty Bastard Scotch Ale

Mike Hess Brewing 8 West

Besides beer, the Brew Ha Ha, as usual had a great assortment of food options available throughout the event.  From food trucks to restaurants booths, there were many different types of food available.

Haven Gastropub

Sweet Temptations treats made with beer are always a great idea!

   

Slater's 50/50

Throughout the venue, there were games for attendees to play as well as live music.  This helps to break up the event and also ensure that people are taking breaks in between enjoying the ample selection of beers.

  

Once again, the organizers of Brew Ha Ha put together an amazing event.  I am super excited to see what other events they organize.  One event that I am really looking forward to is the upcoming Ye Scallywag! wine, beer, food, and festival which takes place on October 22nd in San Diego.  I know that it will be another epic event, since the organizers of Brew Ha Ha are involved!  If you haven't already secured your tickets, I highly recommend you do so.

Cheers to another rad Brew Ha Ha!