Visit Temecula Valley will host the second annual CraftHop festival the weekend of Nov. 11-13, where guests can rub elbows with esteemed local brew masters and enjoy an innovative assortment of craft beers, mead, and spirits. Designed as a self-guided tour with no tickets required and a map available to download, CraftHop participants will receive a highly collectible, limited-edition logo glass at each stop.
Long established as a destination for wine lovers, Temecula Valley is also becoming a popular stop for craft beer lovers and currently boasts nearly 20 breweries, meaderies and distilleries. With more than 3 million visitors expected to the area this year, the Temecula Valley is poised for growth as a Southern California hub for beer aficionados.
Participating CraftHop taprooms will offer guests a signature drink and, of course, a chance to taste a wide variety of brews including hazy IPAs, pale ales, malty stouts, and barrel-aged strong ales, just to name a few. Some will also offer complimentary food items.
CraftHop visitors are encouraged to book an overnight stay for a safe and leisurely tasting experience and for extra time to enjoy Old Town Temecula, farm-to-table dining, and the Valley’s many outdoor recreational activities. For up-to-date activities, events, and lodging options, visit www.visittemeculavalley.com.
“Temecula Valley is well-known for its beautiful vineyards and wineries, but we’re also making our mark as a booming craft brewery destination sure to please the most discerning zythophile,” said Curt Kucera, event committee member and founder of Refuge Brewery.
“CraftHop gives visitors a wonderful and delicious opportunity to learn more about the creative process and to taste and celebrate each makers’ artistry.”
CraftHop participants include the following (a flyer and self-guided tour map is available here):
- 36522 The Distillery at Oak Mountain (in Temecula Wine Country)
- 8 bit Brewing Company in Murrieta
- Aftershock Brewing Company in Temecula
- Batch Mead in Temecula
- Galway Spirits Distillery in Temecula
- Garage Brewing in Murrieta
- Inland Wharf Brewing Company in Murrieta
- Ironfire Brewing Company in Temecula
- Oscar’s Brewing Company in Temecula
- Refuge Brewery in Temecula
- Relentless Brewing Company in Temecula
- Stone Church Brewing in Temecula
- Temecula Brewing Company in Temecula
- Wild Barrel Brewing in Temecula
