With the third annual San Diego Beer Week kicking off Nov. 4, San Diego proves itself once again as a leader in the craft beer scene, boasting about 40 breweries in the county. Although Beer Week presents a special calendar of more than 300 beer-focused events in various local restaurants, a new business office headquartered in the Gaslamp Quarter provides technology to connect beer drinkers with their beverage of choice every day of the year. Tap Hunter allows people to search what’s on draft at restaurants and bars in their immediate vicinity directly from their computer or mobile device. Located in the Marston Building at 427 C St., Tap Hunter is a fast-growing startup launched in 2009 by Melani and Jeff Gordon. “Tap Hunter tells you what’s on tap and where in San Diego and across the U.S. at over 100 breweries,” said Melani. “Using a web application with GPS, it lets people explore new beers and different locations.” The Gordons initially established Tap Hunter as a streamlined solution to an inconvenience shared among beer aficionados. “We’re fanatics about craft beer,” said Melani, “so when we would get ready to go out, we’d have to check five different websites, look at calendars, read newsletters — just to find out where there was good beer.” Launching this month from Tap Hunter, CraftBeerCareers will connect people working in the craft beer industry so they can discuss career opportunities. During November, Tap Hunter will be collecting nominations and votes for their second annual Brewery Awards. Fans will have the opportunity to vote for their favorite brewery and submit brewery stories to be judged by the public. Tap Hunter released a holiday gift guide Nov. 1 for the serious beer drinkers, suggesting a new product or craft beer device weekly. For more information and to begin hunting for favorite brews, visit www.taphunter.com.