On Sunday September 14, Rock & Brews in El Segundo will hold their Rock & Brews 4th Annual Local Craft Beer Fest from noon until 5:00 PM. This is a truly family friendly event with 15 local breweries pouring beer for the adults; and plenty of carnival games, popcorn, ice cream, sodas and Rock & Brews food for the kids and designated drivers. I attended this event last year and saw nothing but smiling faces; from the beer drinkers to the kids, even the dogs seemed to be grinning from ear to ear.

The craft breweries that will be represented include El Segundo Brewing, Monkish Brewing, Smog City Brewing, Golden Road Brewing, Eagle Rock Brewing, The Dudes’ Brewing, Strand Brewing, Angel City Brewing, Cosmic Ales, Bootlegger’s Brewery, The Brewery at Abigaile, King Harbor Brewing, Congregation Ale House, Absolution Brewing and Ohana Brewing Company.

While you may be familiar with many of these breweries, you never know what they may bring with them. Last year, El Segundo Brewing Company used the event to introduce their Casa Azul Pale Lager, so I look forward to seeing what might show up at the 4th Annual Local Craft Beer Fest. Two of the breweries, Absolution Brewing Company and King Harbor Brewing Company, were still in the planning stages last year at this time; so if you have not had an opportunity to try their brews yet this will be a great opportunity. This year’s event will include a brewer panel where representatives from a few of the local breweries will discuss the local craft beer scene, the origins of their brand and field questions from the audience.

Tickets for the Rock & Brews 4th Annual Local Craft Beer Fest are $45 per person for adults and $20 for kids and designated drivers. Admission includes commemorative glassware, beer tasters, food tickets, popcorn, ice cream, games and plenty of fun. The child and designated driver tickets get you all of the above; minus the beer and glassware. You can purchase adult tickets online at Eventbrite; if you use PROMO CODE: BEERFEST2014 you will save $10 on each adult ticket purchased. Tickets for kids and designated drivers can be purchased at the door.

Rock & Brews is located at 145 Main Street in El Segundo; I hope to see you there. Cheers!