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<\/a>\u201cSan Diego has become known for making some of the best craft beer in the world. We are happy to be part of such a competitive, yet welcoming industry,\u201d she said. \u201cHess Fest allows craft beer enthusiasts to really enjoy what San Diego has to offer in one place, at one time and allows local brewers to get together to show off their talents.\u201d<\/p>\n
With a $50 general-admission ticket, guests will receive unlimited beer samples from over 19 participating breweries. Yes, you read that correctly. Unlimited. Participating breweries include Alesmith, Bear Republic, Burning Beard, Coronado Brewing, Fall Brewing, Karl Strauss, Monkey Paw and more.<\/p>\n
Your ticket also includes four food samples from popular local eateries such as Carnitas Snack Shack, Waypoint Public, Slater\u2019s 50\/50, City Tacos and Common Theory.<\/p>\n
Guests will also enjoy live performances from local greats The Routine and Miles Ahead. Everyone will also receive a limited edition keeper glass, which can be brought back to the tasting room at a later date for discounted fills.<\/p>\n
Want a little more bang for your buck? Hess Fest has you covered with the VIP option. VIP guests will receive everything mentioned above, plus early entry at 12:30 p.m. and access to their collaboration cask session.<\/p>\n
You might be asking yourself: \u201cWhat exactly is the collaboration cask session?\u201d One of my favorites things about San Diego craft beer scene is the collaborative spirit living and breathing among the key players who make our city\u2019s community the amazing place it is. San Diego\u2019s brewers work together, they stand together and they support one another. Hess Fest has always been a shining example of this spirit when they present their collaborative casks.<\/p>\n Select breweries are asked to take a cask of Mike Hess Brewing\u2019s Grazias \u2014 their Vienna Cream Ale \u2014 and put their own spin on it, creating limited, one-of-a-kind offerings available only during the VIP session. Some of the breweries taking part and their variations include: AleSmith with a Hibiscus & Orange Peel variant, Green Flash\/Alpine\u2019s Cinnamon & French Toast, and Rip Current\u2019s Peach Puree & Vanilla Bean variation, to name a few.<\/p>\n Mike Hess Brewing will also offer two variations including a s\u2019mores-themed Grazias.<\/p>\n \u201cWe always love to collaborate with our fellow brewer friends and colleagues. This gives us the opportunity to collaborate and develop new flavors that we may not have had the chance to try,\u201d Baker said. Each year Mike Hess Brewing releases a special anniversary beer for the event. This year they will release a Double Red IPA appropriately named Hess Fest 6. This IPA is hopped four times throughout the brewing process, adding depth to the taste and character to the body.<\/p>\n<\/a>
\n\u201cThe beer industry is constantly growing and pushing its limits,\u201d she continued. \u201cBy collaborating with local brewers, we are able to think outside of the box, learn new techniques and keep our industry fun and inventive. They are a part of the magic that makes Hess Fest awesome.\u201d<\/p>\n