Disneyland Resort's Food & Wine Festival highlights the best of California's craft beer scene, featuring 18 local breweries from San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange County, and Anaheim. The festival aims to support local businesses and introduce visitors to new and popular beers.
Disneyland Resort's Food & Wine Festival: A Celebration of California's Craft Beer Scene
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Disneyland Resort's Food & Wine Festival is currently underway, showcasing the best of California's craft beer scene. With a focus on local breweries from San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange County, and Anaheim, this festival is a must-visit for beer enthusiasts.
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Curated by Disneyland's festival beverage manager, Matt Woods, this year's craft beer menu highlights the offerings from Anaheim. The aim is to support local businesses and showcase the vibrant craft beer culture of the city. By featuring Orange County breweries, both local visitors and out-of-town travelers have the opportunity to sample new and popular beers.
Woods is enthusiastic about promoting local offerings, especially to visitors from other states. The festival serves as a platform to introduce people to small, local breweries they may not have been aware of before, benefiting both the breweries and festival attendees.
A Taste of Anaheim: Local Breweries Taking Center Stage
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Among the Anaheim breweries participating in the festival are Bottle Logic, Brewery X, Golden Road, Noble, and Unsung. These breweries, along with others from Orange County such as Chapman Crafted, Delahunt, Left Coast, and Stereo, represent the rich brewing culture of Southern California.
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Lindsay Langton, the creative director of Bottle Logic, expressed her gratitude for Disney's support of small craft businesses. She commended Disney for showcasing the talent and products of the local community.
Mike Crea, the founder of Unsung Brewing, emphasized the importance of storytelling in both Disneyland and beer making. He never imagined that his product would be served at Disneyland and is grateful for Disney's recognition of the value of small, family-owned businesses.
Brewery X's Chief Brewing Officer, Trevor Walls, considers it an honor to serve his Baja Boi Mexican Lager to visitors from around the world at the Disney food festival. He appreciates the opportunity to share his brewery's creations with a wider audience.
A Showcase of California's Finest: Breweries from San Diego, Los Angeles, and Beyond
The festival also features breweries from San Diego, such as Mission, Mother Earth, and Stone. Representing Los Angeles are Crowns & Hops, La Bodega, and Eagle Rock. Further north, Full Circle, Russian River, and Sierra Nevada breweries round out the lineup.
With a wide range of breweries from different regions, festival-goers have the opportunity to explore the diverse craft beer offerings California has to offer.
Beyond the Brews: Unique Beer-Infused Creations
In addition to the individual breweries, the festival also offers unique beer-infused creations. One notable example is the Baja Boi from Brewery X, which serves as the base for a Frozen Mangonada Beer Slush and a chile-lime Michelada served at the California Craft Brews booth.
These creative concoctions provide festival-goers with a chance to experience the flavors and versatility of craft beer in new and exciting ways.
Discovering New Favorites: Disneyland's Food & Wine Festival
Overall, Disneyland's Food & Wine Festival provides a platform for local breweries to gain exposure and for festival-goers to discover new and exciting craft beers. The event celebrates the rich brewing culture of Southern California, making it a must-visit for beer enthusiasts.
Whether you're a local visitor or an out-of-town traveler, this festival offers a unique opportunity to sample the best of California's craft beer scene in the magical setting of Disneyland Resort.