A Celebration of Suds

HAND-CRAFTED | BY RICHARD DUPERTUIS

A CELEBRATION of SUDS

A TASTE OF LOCAL BREWS AT REDDING BEER WEEK VIII

BEER LOVERS, mark your calendars! The day you’ve been waiting for arrives in Redding on Saturday, Aug. 10. For the eighth year in a row, local brewers and restaurants will coordinate an estimated 40 to 60 beer-themed events over a period of eight solid days. As in years past, Redding Beer Week calls locals and volumes of visitors together for a splendid Shasta County celebration of suds.

Even better, this year’s celebration commences hours earlier than in previous years, as described by Redding Beer Week committee members Max Ruffcorn Jr. and Rio Miner. Miner says the opening ceremony kicks off “Alegust” 10 from 1 to 5 pm. Ruffcorn says the earlier time will draw people into town for the evening. “From the start, our goal has been to highlight and drive business to local establishments,” he says.

Photo by Carson Blume

During Redding Beer Week, craft beer enthusiasts will be able to sample brews from more than 30 local vendors.