(Savor) an american craft beer & food experience

With over 1,463 craft breweries and brew pubs in the U.S.A alone why drink a mass produced tasteless beer? You know what beers (actually after experiencing a craft beer I don't think the mass produced beverage is fit to be called "beer") we're talking about.

Enhance your taste buds and senses at the second annual (Savor) craft beer and food experience held in Washington D.C. on May 20th, 2009 at the National Building Museum. There will be over 35 sweet and savory appetizers and 120 craft beers from 65 American breweries.

For the craft beer aficionados and foodies alike, the reception style sampling will delight your senses with diverse craft beers paired with gourmet food; the event is sure to be a culinary explosion.

Go to www.savorcraftbeer.org to read more about the event and to purchase tickets.

For more local craft brews and pubs we recommend the following:

Blue Palms Brewhouse, Hollywood, CA, 323-464-beer (2337)
www.bluepalmsbrewhouse.com
This brewhouse features 24 craft brews on tap, one cask engine, an eclectic bottle selection and has a tasty little menu.

Stone Brewing Co. World Bistro and Gardens, Escondido, CA 760-471-4999
www.stonebrew.com
With about 31 beers on tap and an extensive bottle list you will not find any fizzy yellow beers here. Take a stroll in their beer gardens and take advantage of their brewery tour. Enjoy lunch or dinner at the Stone Brew Bistro and Gardens with a delicious menu using fresh seasonal and organic ingredients from local farms and an extensive wine list as well.

Vendome Wine and Spirits, Toluca Lake, CA, 818-766,9593
www.vendometolucalake.com
One stop shop from wines, spirits and beer with a push and extensive assortment from all over the world.