Great American Beer Festival reigning champion, Pizza Port Carlsbad is hosting “The 15th Strong Ale Festival,” where all 80 beers being poured will be over 8% ABV. The two day festival will go from 4 PM – 11 PM on Friday, December 2 and from 11 AM – 11 PM on Saturday, December 3. The event will also debut the 15th Anniversary Ale blended from beers made at all four Pizza Port locations. The admission of $30 includes tasting glass with eight taster tickets for four oz. pours. Tickets available at the door, call 760-720-7007 for additional information. 571 Carlsbad Village Dr., Carlsbad, California 92008.
Just for the ladies, on Monday, December 5 at 6 PM, Christina Perozzi and Hallie Beaune, the Beer Chicks, will be appearing at Ladyface Ale Companie in Agoura Hills, CA. The authors of The Naked Pint-An Unadulterated Guide to Craft Beer will be featured for the “Ladies at Ladyface” event. The topic this month is holiday beers and Ladyface’s newest winter seasonal. Attendees are encouraged to bring a wrapped bottle for gift exchange. 29281 Agoura Rd., Agoura Hills, CA 91301.