Enjoy an evening of gourmet beer and food at the O.C. Heritage Museum in Santa Ana on Feb. 2

The Orange County Brewers Guild has announced that its inaugural OC Palate: A Beer & Food Event will be held on Saturday, February 2nd from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Orange County Heritage Museum (3101 W. Harvard Street in Santa Ana). This sophisticated beer and food event is geared to those who appreciate a full culinary experience as it unites Orange County’s most noted independent craft breweries and the region’s most celebrated chefs.

Guests will enjoy an intimate evening of sampling carefully curated food and beer pairings that have been created through collaboration between local brewers and chefs. Guests will have the opportunity to partake in a variety of small-plate pairings and learn about the intention and inspiration behind each as they speak with the brewers and chefs firsthand.

“Orange County is quickly becoming a burgeoning craft beer destination amongst the already prestigious Southern California beer community,” commented Errica Cook, Executive Director of the Orange County Brewers Guild. “Our brewers are making nationally and globally recognized beers and this event is an opportunity to celebrate and showcase their creations. By pairing our world-class beers with food, guests will be able to experience beer as a pairing in the culinary world.”

Following is a list of participating breweries and chefs:

FEATURED BREWERIES:

• All-American Brew Works
• Artifex Brewing
• Asylum Brewing Company
• Backstreet Brewery
• Beachwood Brewing
• BJ’s Brewhouse
• Bootleggers Brewery
• Bottle Logic Brewing
• Bruery Terreux
• Chapman Crafted Beer
• Docent Brewing Co.
• Four Sons Brewing
• GameCraft Brewing
• Green Cheek Beer Co.
• Gunwhale Ales
• Honey Pot Meadery
• Hoparazzi Brewing
• Karl Strauss
• Lost Winds Brewing
• Phantom Ales
• RIIP Beer Co.
• Stereo Brewing
• Taps Brewery & Barrel Room
• The Good Beer Co.
• Towne Park Brew Co.
• Tustin Brew Co.
• Unsung Brewing

TICKETS:

Tickets are $100 per guest (21+ only) and must be purchased in advance at https://events.ocbrewers.org/e/ocpalate. Guests will have access to unlimited pours and bites, as well as a commemorative keepsake glass.

ABOUT THE OC BREWERS GUILD:

The Orange County Brewers Guild 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 37 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 steadily growing brewing culture present in Orange County.

The guild aims to:

• Educate the public about the benefits of fresh, local beer

• Promote the interests of breweries located in Orange County

• Participate in and create local community events to raise funds for charities, and increase public awareness of locally available craft beer.

As the organization continues to develop and expand, it hopes to cultivate a passion for craft beer in the general community and inspire the public to seek out their local artisan breweries.