Half Moon Bay Brewing Hosts 4th Annual Coastside Brewfest, Plus Fall Beers and Events

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Coastside Brewfest

The fourth annual Coastside Brewfest – presented by the Mavericks Community Foundation – is set for this Saturday, Oct. 21 from 1pm to 5pm at the waterfront parking lot of Half Moon Bay Brewing Company (390 Capistrano Rd.).

This year’s list of nearly two dozen participating breweries – plus a cidery – includes:

  • Alpha Acid
  • Altamont
  • Alvarado Street
  • Barebottle
  • Bartlett Hall
  • Golden State Cider
  • Deschutes Brewery
  • Discretion
  • Drakes
  • E.J Phair
  • Faction
  • Fieldwork
  • Fort Point
  • Hop Dogma Brewing Co.
  • Marin Brewing Company
  • Morgan Territory
  • New Bohemia
  • Novel
  • Pine Street
  • Sacrilege Brewery + Kitchen
  • Santa Clara Valley
  • Sudwerk
  • Temescal
  • Track 7

Half Moon Bay Brewing Company will be open for dining throughout the event. Additionally, local food will be offered including Seville Tapas, Spicoli Pizza and barbecue by American Legion Post 474.

Tickets to Coastal Brewfest are $30 in advance and available for purchase at the brewfest’s Eventbrite page. Tickets are $35 at the door, and designated driver tickets are $10. Proceeds will benefit the Mavericks Community Foundation seeking to promote the San Mateo County coastside and Coastside Hope.

Fall Brews

Half Moon Bay Brewing Company has re-released three signature beers:

Take it to the Limit Barleywine, an American-Style Barleywine displays a deep amber color, with Crystal and Munich malts presenting strong fruity esters in the aroma while American hops identify this as an American take on a classic. The high alcohol is evident, adding to the complexity of this smooth barleywine, and combines with a two-month aging process in stainless steel to result in a smooth dark beer. 14% ABV & 84 IBUs.

Pumpkin Harvest Ale, a full-bodied Amber Ale is made with locally grown sugar pie pumpkins that are roasted with a secret blend of spices added to the brew kettle, resulting in a subtle pumpkin pie spice flavor balanced by a biscuity maltiness. 6.3% ABV & 23 IBUs.

Papa Juice Old Ale, a small batch, limited release old ale, aged in Buffalo Trace Bourbon barrels. The deep ruby red color lets you know you’re in for a smooth ride, while the American hops add a well-distinguished dryness to the finish. The sweetness of the beer has been transformed by the oak in the barrel, resulting in an easy drinking old ale. 13.1% ABV.

Crowler Launch

Guests at Half Moon Bay Brewing Company will be able to take beer to-go and enjoy the quality-saving powers of the can with a 32 oz. crowler. For the unfamiliar, a crowler is the can’s take on a growler, allowing breweries and taprooms to fill and seal aluminum cans on-demand. The containers combine the flexibility and portability of growlers with the quality-preserving properties of a can.

Pumpkin Menu

On the menu through October is a special pumpkin menu created by Chef Fred Godinez, featuring butternut squash soup, brussels sprouts salad with pumpkin vinaigrette and desserts including pumpkin ice cream.

Halloween Party

The annual Halloween Party takes place Saturday, Oct. 28 with live music from 7pm to 10pm featuring The Bonedrivers. The annual costume contest begins at 8pm, where guests of all ages are welcome. Prizes will be awarded for a variety of categories, including most original costume, best group costume, trendiest costume, scariest and cutest.

Pumpkin Harvest Dinner

Half Moon Bay Brewing Company’s annual Harvest Dinner is back by popular demand and will take place Wednesday, Nov. 8 at 6pm at the Mavericks Event Center. The dinner – prepared by Chef Godinez – celebrates the farms and breweries on the San Mateo County coast and will feature local Pescadero farmer Simms Organics and brewmaster James Costa’s hand-crafted Pumpkin Harvest Ale.