Bear Republic Brewing Company’s 7th Annual Cellar Party was a Great American Beer Festival preview party that took place in the courtyard and barrel room of the brewpub on Sunday, August 30th.
Only 100 tickets were offered for the sold out event. Attached is a video recap of the event that featured limited production beer, artisanal food and an intimate setting.
Click on the image below for the video.
-Peter Lopez Jr.
A resident of Santa Rosa for most of his life, Peter Lopez Jr., 34, has taken over the duties of beer blogger for the Press Democrat. He has been a part of the beer and wine industry for almost his entire adult life and brings a wealth of knowledge. Currently Peter is a partner at the Healdsburg Emporium where he does the beer and wine purchasing. He is also the wine 
buyer at Fircrest Market in Sebastopol and the administrator of the NorCal Beer Geeks group on Facebook.
Beer is a big business in this part of the world, with some of the best and most sought-after brews made right in our own back yard. But too often that beer culture is hidden behind the iconic wine industry that defines the region. The Beer Country blog will bring you news and notes about our local brew scene, and maybe a little about cider while we’re at it. Have news, ideas, or questions that need answering? Drop a line in the comments section of the blog or email us at info@pressdemocrat.com