Whereas Christmas only lasts one day, Sacramento Beer Week lasts 10 whole days! That’s a week-plus of beer, food, beer, entertainment and beer (glorious beer). This year’s Beer Week will see local bars and restaurants hosting a variety of events—way too many to list here—but here are a few that we think you’d be crazy not to check out. For a full listing, go to Sacramentobeerweek.com!

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10 Days of Beer and Food Pairings

Ten22 • Feb. 22 • 6–11 p.m.
Executive chef Jay Veregge is teaming up with High Water Brewing to create a five-course dinner (a beer paired with each course) for $59. Space is limited, so make a reservation.

Revolution Wines • Feb. 23 • all day.
Revolution Wines will be pairing their favorite local beers with small plates.

Lucca Restaurant and Bar • Feb. 24 • 4–9 p.m.
Farmers Market Dinner will be paired with beer from Ruhstaller for each of three courses. The meal will be $35 with beer pairings and $25 without.

Clark’s Corner • Feb. 25 • 5:30–9 p.m.
A variety of beers, including Speakeasy’s new release, Smoked Payback Porter, will be paired with an assortment of smoked meats and artisinal cheeses.

Pangaea • Feb. 26 • all day
As it turns out, sushi and beer are BFFs. Pangaea and Billy Ngo from Kru will prove it to you at this all-day event.

Centro • Feb. 27 • 6–8 p.m.
Executive Chef Kurt Spataro will present a five-course tasting menu featuring beers from San Francisco brewery 21st Amendment for $35.

Capitol Garage • Feb. 28 • 3–6 p.m.
Join Mad River Brewery and Lagunitas at Capital Garage for beers paired with small plates.

Mulvaney’s B&L • March 1 • 6–10 p.m.
Join Mulvaney’s for a special beer dinner with Dr. Charlie Bamforth and Sierra Nevada’s brewmaster. Space is very limited so make a reservation.

The Porch • March 2 • all day
What’s better than bacon? Beer paired with bacon, obviously. Gorge yourself with this killer combo at this all-day affair.

River City Brewing Company • Feb. 22–March 3 • 5–10 p.m.
River City Brewing will offer a special Beer Dinner menu all Beer Week long. Just $30 for a three-course meal paired with six beers.

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Beer Trivia Night

So you think you know your beer, smartypants? Put your knowledge to the test at the following events.

The Blind Pig
Trivia Tasting Extravaganza
Feb. 24, 8–10 p.m.

River City Brewing Company
Second Annual Beer Trivia Night
Feb. 25, 7–9 p.m.

The Shack
Lagunitas Trivia Night
Feb. 27, 6–10 p.m.

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Beer 101

Maybe you’re not a smartypants, but you aspire to be. Don’t fret. Here are some events where you can get yourself beer-ducated.

Home Brewing Demonstrations
The Brewmeister (Roseville) • Feb. 23, all day
Learn how to make a variety of beers in the comforts of your own home!

Cooking with Beer
Sacramento Natural Foods Co-Op • Feb. 25, 6–9 p.m.
Beer as seasoning? Let Chef Gigi show you how to spice up your meals with beer. Ruhstaller will also be on hand for tasting and to talk about the history of their brewery. Tickets are $45.

Beer Judging 101
Pyramid Alehouse Brewery • March 3, 1–5 p.m.
Back up your beer snobbery and learn how to differentiate a good beer from a mediocre one. Grand Master Level III beer judge David Teckam, a veritable Jedi of beer tasting, will be on hand to assist you. Tickets are $30.

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Keep the Glass

Have a great time and sneak home with some free swag. Here are Beer Week locations that will let you keep your pint glass at select events. If nothing else, it’ll allow you to put off doing the dishes one more day.

Pine Cove • All Week

The Torch Club • Feb. 22 and 28

Old Soul at the Weather Stone • Feb. 23

Sacramento Beer Train • March 3

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