https://localbrews.beer/news-articles/search?format=rss&page=3&radius=30 LocalBrews.Beer - Find Local Breweries and Beer Events en October 26, 2026 · Providence, RI Rhode Island's biggest winter beer party is back on the calendar. The 14th annual Rhode Island Brew Fest returns on Saturday, January 30, 2027, to the Main Hall of the WaterFire Arts Center at 475 Valley St. in Providence, the festival's home since 2019. What's pouring Organizers are lining up more than 50 local and national breweries pouring over 200 styles of beer. Samples are included with entry, food vendors will be on hand with tastes and heartier plates for purchase, and every guest picks up a custom pint glass on the way out. Pick your session There are two three-hour sessions: 1 to 4 p.m. and 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Check-in opens half an hour before each session. The festival itself is indoors, but the line often wraps outside the building, so dress for a Providence winter. Good to know The fest is 21 and over with IDs checked at the door, and dogs are not allowed unless they are service animals. Parking is on site at the Arts Center and in nearby lots on a first come, first served basis, and organizers encourage everyone to plan a ride home. Participating breweries are being announced on a rolling basis. Bottom line If January in New England has you looking for a reason to get out of the house, a few hours of sampling inside the WaterFire Arts Center on January 30 is a pretty good one. Sources: Rhode Island Brew Fest official site (ribrewfest.com) and What'sUpNewp (October 16, 2026). Produced by Gray Matter Marketing. https://localbrews.beer/news-articles/rhode-island-brew-fest-returns-to-providences-waterfire-arts-center-jan-30 e1e3e4b7d027be780bcfa295e223fa37 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:38:00 +0000 Beer Festivals October 26, 2026 · Costa Mesa, CA Orange County just picked up a new place to settle in with a pint. Ambitious Ales, the friendly neighborhood brewery from Long Beach, opened its second taproom at The LAB Anti-Mall in Costa Mesa with a grand opening weekend on October 24 and 25, 2026. Where to find it The new tasting room sits at 696 Randolph Ave., Suite B, on the back side of The LAB. It joins the original Ambitious Ales taproom at 4019 Atlantic Ave. in Long Beach. What's pouring The Costa Mesa tap list leans into the clean lagers and hop-forward beers the brewery is known for. Look for Professional Human Being, a double dry hopped hazy IPA that won GABF gold in 2024, and Central Perk, a coffee blonde with vanilla that took GABF bronze in 2019. Lager fans can work through Gandalf the Crisp, a New Zealand style pilsner, and Bohemian Spaceman, a Czech dark lager. For something different, Calamansi Corner is a fruited gose with calamansi, cucumber and sea salt, and Ube Bay is an ube ale with coconut and vanilla. When to go The taproom is open seven days a week: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday. The brewery books food pop-ups and vendors, so check its social channels for who is cooking on a given day. Bottom line If you have been meaning to make the drive to Long Beach for Ambitious Ales, the beer just got a lot closer for Orange County. Stop in after a walk around The LAB and start with a flight. Sources: Ambitious Ales Costa Mesa page and grand opening announcement (ambitiousales.com), The LAB Anti-Mall event listing (thelab.com). https://localbrews.beer/news-articles/ambitious-ales-opens-its-second-taproom-at-the-lab-in-costa-mesa 680c256fb6e2c27e27a9d268e8379690 Mon, 26 Oct 2026 13:37:31 +0000 Beer Team News October 23, 2026 · Rancho Cordova, CA Rancho Cordova's Barrel District has a new name on the taproom door. Mad Fate Beer Co. celebrated its grand opening on October 3 at 11366 Monier Park Place, the space Claimstake Brewing has called home, after a full renovation of the taproom. A louder sibling Mad Fate is owned by Brian Palmer and Mike Ryan with partners Eric Newell, Keerthy Muddahanumaiah, and Suresh Kannan, the same group that operates Claimstake. "Mad Fate is a much more upbeat, 'cool' sibling of Claimstake," Kannan said in the grand opening announcement. Claimstake's flagship beer is still brewed, distributed, and served in the taproom alongside Mad Fate's rotating board. What's pouring The lineup is rooted in West Coast tradition, with clear, bitter IPAs and a crisp pilsner at its core, plus a mango seltzer. Beer is brewed small and served fresh on site, and the tap list rotates, so the board at the bar is the final word. Good to know The taproom is all ages, with guests 21 and over to drink. Mad Fate plans to be open seven days a week with regular events and food trucks on site. The City of Rancho Cordova supported the project through its Economic Development Retail Incentive program. Bottom line Mad Fate's motto sums it up: "Pick your pint. Fate picks the rest." Add it to a Barrel District crawl east of Sacramento. Sources: Rancho Cordova Barrel District grand opening announcement (barreldistrict.com, Sept. 29, 2026); Mad Fate Beer Co. official site; Sacramento Business Journal (Oct. 14, 2026). https://localbrews.beer/news-articles/mad-fate-beer-co-opens-in-rancho-cordovas-barrel-district 397c337a4b3bba159bae4f99c9700e48 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:50:42 +0000 Beer Team News October 23, 2026 · Wilsonville, OR After years of brewing without a permanent home, Norte Beer has landed in Wilsonville. Norte Taproom and Food Hall is open at 9749 SW Barber Street, on the ground floor of the Vuela development next to the Wilsonville Transit Center, and it celebrated its official grand opening on October 3. Beer with Latin American roots Norte's roots trace to a brewing project connected to Zoiglhaus Brewing and brewer Nick Velasquez, whose Latino heritage helped shape the brand. Once known as Cerveceria Norte, it now goes simply by Norte. The core lineup is a Mexican-style lager, a Mexican-style dark lager, and an IPA, with seasonals such as Calabaza Cabeza pumpkin porter and a mole stout. A food hall built in The space pairs the bar with food vendors, including Nino's Birrieria in its first brick-and-mortar home, Pono Lei's Hawaiian food, and Hamara Indian Kitchen. Norte describes itself as a neighborhood cerveceria, made to be shared. A place to land Vuela is a 121-unit mixed-use development with affordable housing, community services, and transit amenities, so commuters, neighbors, and families can all walk right in. Norte is open daily from noon to 9 p.m. Bottom line Vuela means "to soar," and for Norte it became a place to land. Grab a Mexican-style lager and a plate of birria by the Wilsonville Transit Center. Sources: Norte official site (nortebeer.com, home and Our Beers pages) and Brewpublic (Oct. 1, 2026). https://localbrews.beer/news-articles/norte-opens-its-first-taproom-and-food-hall-in-wilsonville 150b0da16d1f06dd3e604763da65fe87 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:49:12 +0000 Beer Team News October 23, 2026 · Corpus Christi, TX South Texas has a big beer Saturday coming up. The annual Corpus Christi Beer Festival returns on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Heritage Park, 1581 N. Chaparral Street, with local host brewery Nueces Brewing leading the way. What to expect Organizers promise local and visiting breweries, live music, beer talks, local artisan vendors, and plenty of food trucks. A VIP tent pours exclusive and specialty beers, and the Art Center hosts a Family Art time. How tasting works Everyone can walk in to enjoy the market, the music, and the food trucks. Guests 21 and over can pick up a taster package, which comes with a commemorative tasting glass. Texas does not allow unlimited tasting events, so additional fills are sold at the fest. When to go The festival runs from 3 to 8 p.m., with VIP entry starting at 2 p.m. It is held rain or shine, the event is cashless, and organizers encourage rideshare since there is no dedicated parking. The fest is dog friendly, with owners responsible for their pets. Bottom line A family-friendly afternoon downtown with a tasting glass of South Texas craft beer makes November 14 at Heritage Park an easy one to plan around. Sources: Corpus Christi Beer Festival official site and FAQ (corpuschristibeerfest.com) and Nueces Brewing Co. festival page. https://localbrews.beer/news-articles/corpus-christi-beer-festival-returns-to-heritage-park-nov-14 0091db9e2726ab840251ea69bc0faea3 Fri, 23 Oct 2026 11:47:50 +0000 Beer Festivals October 22, 2026 · Tomball, TX Old Town Tomball is brewing on Market Street again. Southern Oak Brewing opened on October 7 at 308 Market Street, the former Fire Ant brewpub space, bringing house-made beer and a chef-driven kitchen back to the block. Two local families, one roof Southern Oak is a partnership between Kendra and Josh Schwaiger, who co-own Paradigm Brewing Company, and Tatia and Doug George, who own Graze on North Elm. Doug spent 37 years as a corporate chef with ClubCorp, and Josh came up through the beverage business before Paradigm. "We have been friends for some time now and have always talked about partnering," Josh told Hello Woodlands. "When the opportunity came up, we jumped on it." What's pouring The brewpub brews on site and has a wall of 28 taps, with guest beers pouring alongside the house lineup. Early house beers include Southern Oak London Ale, Southern Oak Italian Pils, and West Coast Brew, plus wine, cider, seltzer, and non-alcoholic options. The room and the menu The space takes in the adjoining 310 storefront, giving Southern Oak a patio and a balcony over Market Street. Josh is betting on the wings and the egg rolls as signature dishes, though he says not to sleep on the shepherd's pie or the bison burger. Hours Southern Oak is open Tuesday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m., and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. It is closed Mondays. Bottom line A brewer and a chef from the same town now share one kitchen and one tap wall, and Old Town Tomball has a brewpub at 308 Market once more. Sources: The Tomball Times (updated Oct. 7, 2026) and Hello Woodlands (Oct. 5, 2026) on Southern Oak Brewing; Southern Oak Brewing official site. https://localbrews.beer/news-articles/southern-oak-brewing-brings-house-beer-back-to-old-town-tomball 735fba15cd27a45a0489108c2a2a70e9 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:49:24 +0000 Beer Team News October 22, 2026 · Madison, WI What's more Wisconsin than beer or cheese? Both at once. Beer & Cheese Fest returns for its 17th year on Saturday, January 16, 2027, at the Alliant Energy Center, 1919 Alliant Energy Center Way in Madison. What's pouring More than 80 beer and beverage vendors will be sampling, with breweries at the heart of it and cideries, meaderies, distilleries, wineries, and seltzer makers alongside. Cheesemakers bring the other half of the name, and every guest sips from a commemorative tasting glass. Games and entertainment Guests can test their skills in a stein hoist competition, nail hammering races, and a Spanish long pour contest. Watch for violinist Wendy Lynn Markus, one-man band Joe Wray, the alphorn-playing Rhinemaidens, a silent disco, and live cheese carving by Janisch Creative. Ways in General admission runs from 2 to 6 p.m. Early Access opens at 1 p.m., and the VID (Very Important Drinkers) ticket opens at 12:30 p.m. with a private lounge, exclusive pours, and cheesy bites from Madison chefs including Elena Terry of Tall Grass at MMoCA and Dan Fox of Heritage Tavern. Last pour is 5:45 p.m. Good to know The fest is 21 and over, no exceptions. There is a coat check, food is available from vendors on site, and plenty of gluten-free options are pouring for non-beer drinkers. Bottom line Host it in the dead of winter, bring your buddies, and fill a glass with Wisconsin's best. January 16 in Madison is the date. Sources: Beer & Cheese Fest official site (beerandcheesefest.com, home and 2027 Fest pages). https://localbrews.beer/news-articles/beer-cheese-fest-returns-to-madisons-alliant-energy-center-jan-16 da90fdf234654eb69d7d14654641134f Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:47:46 +0000 Beer Festivals October 22, 2026 · Sebastian, FL Florida's Treasure Coast has a December beer afternoon on the river. The Sebastian Rotary Club brings back the Craft Brew Hullabaloo on Saturday, December 12, 2026, at Sebastian Riverview Park, 600 U.S. 1. How it works Guests 21 and over pick up a tasting wristband for 5-ounce sample pours from the breweries on hand. VIP wristbands add a pint glass, a food truck meal, and an early start to tasting at 11 a.m. Music, food, and the whole crew The park is open to everyone, all ages welcome, with live music on stage from noon to 4 p.m. Food trucks serve from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., so non-tasters in the group have plenty to enjoy too. When to go Doors open at 11:30 a.m. and general tasting runs from noon to 4 p.m. You must be 21 or over to buy alcoholic beverages or a wristband. Bottom line Riverfront sunshine, a stage full of music, and a wristband of Florida craft beer make December 12 a good Saturday in Sebastian, with the Rotary Club bringing the community together. Sources: Sebastian Rotary Club official Craft Brew Hullabaloo listing (Eventbrite). https://localbrews.beer/news-articles/craft-brew-hullabaloo-returns-to-sebastians-riverview-park-dec-12 2b56ed40be5179e21a4e65c6871f61c1 Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:47:26 +0000 Beer Festivals October 20, 2026 · San Diego, CA San Diego's Pure Project has a new West Coast IPA with a cause behind it. Baja Breach, brewed in partnership with the coastal conservation group WILDCOAST, went on tap on October 15 and is now pouring on draft and in 4-packs to go at all five Pure Project taprooms in San Diego County, plus select retailers. What's in the can Baja Breach is a 7% ABV West Coast IPA hopped with Simcoe, Citra Cryo, and Simcoe Abstrax. Pure Project describes aromas of strawberry, resinous pine, and lime, with flavors of red currant and raspberry. The can art shows a gray whale breaching out of the water, which is the whole point of the beer. Brewed for Laguna San Ignacio The beer supports WILDCOAST's gray whale conservation work at Laguna San Ignacio in Baja California Sur, Mexico. The lagoon is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Whale Sanctuary of El Vizcaíno and is described as the last undeveloped gray whale nursery on Earth. According to the release, researchers there have counted far fewer mother and calf pairs in recent seasons, down from over 100 to fewer than 20, with only four documented in 2026. "At Pure Project, we believe beer can be a force for good and a way to inspire meaningful change," said Mat Robar, Co-founder of Pure Project. Baja Breach follows Noc-Turtle IPA, an earlier Pure Project and WILDCOAST collaboration that supported sea turtle nest protection. Where to find it Baja Breach is available now at Pure Project's Miramar Brewery and Taproom (9030 Kenamar Dr. #308, San Diego), Carlsbad Brewery and Taproom (2825 State Street, Carlsbad), Vista Brewery and Taproom (1305 Hot Spring Way, Vista), Balboa Park Taproom (2865 5th Avenue, San Diego), and North Park Taproom (2867 El Cajon Blvd, San Diego). Pure Project's beer locator lists retail spots. A launch party with WILDCOAST is set for Wednesday, October 28 at 6:30 p.m. at The Sea House, 246 N Coast Hwy 101 in Encinitas, with Baja Breach on draft and in cans to go, a DJ, raffles, and WILDCOAST team members on site. Tickets are listed on Pure Project's event page. Brewery pages on Local Brews: https://localbrews.beer/businesses/pure-project, https://localbrews.beer/businesses/pure-project-carlsbad, and https://localbrews.beer/businesses/pure-project-vista Bottom line If you are in San Diego County, Baja Breach is a fresh West Coast IPA you can grab at any Pure Project taproom right now, and every can puts a little attention on one of the most important whale nurseries in the world. Sources: Pure Project press release via Brewbound (October 15, 2026), Brewer Magazine (October 15, 2026), Pure Project WILDCOAST story page, Specialty IPA page, Baja Breach launch event page, and taproom locations page (purebrewing.org). https://localbrews.beer/news-articles/pure-project-pours-baja-breach-west-coast-ipa-for-gray-whales bf5ecfddd572bc0ddb8106d262600b7a Tue, 20 Oct 2026 14:06:52 +0000 Beer Team News October 19, 2026 · Saint Paul, MN Remember the museum field trip? This one comes with a tasting glass. Minnesota Brewsology takes over the Science Museum of Minnesota, 120 West Kellogg Boulevard in Saint Paul, after hours on Saturday, January 30, 2027. A night at the museum Organizers expect more than 50 breweries pouring around 150 beers, with local craft breweries and cideries sampling their seasonal lineups. Guests can roam the museum while they sip, with access to exhibits, science demonstrations, and the brewery reps behind the beers. Two ways in General admission runs from 8 to 11 p.m. Early admission opens the doors at 7 p.m., adding an extra hour plus specialty beers poured during that first hour. A limited number of designated driver tickets are sold online, and food is available separately. Good to know Everyone must be 21 or over, with no infants or toddlers admitted. Tickets are sold online only, not at the door. The event is indoors, so it happens rain or shine, and parking is available in the adjacent structure. Bottom line For a January Saturday night in Saint Paul, few beer events beat sampling Minnesota craft beer between the exhibits at the Science Museum. Sources: Brewsology Beer Fest official Minnesota page (brewsology.com/minnesota) and the official Eventbrite listing. https://localbrews.beer/news-articles/minnesota-brewsology-takes-over-the-science-museum-after-hours-jan-30 d0310f4638328873adcc399bca91eb4e Mon, 19 Oct 2026 13:31:02 +0000 Beer Festivals