Alameda’s Rock & Roll Beer Stroll Returns June 22

Calling all beer lovers! It’s your chance to sample local brews and bites

It’s almost that time again! Sip and stroll your way through Alameda’s historic downtown district, tasting beers from our island’s unique craft breweries and noshing on yummy bites from our local restaurants at the Third Annual Rock & Roll Beer Stroll on Saturday, June 22. All of this and live music too!

The event starts at 1 p.m. and lasts until 5 p.m., including a tour of 12 different downtown businesses with premium beer tastings. Tickets go on sale soon. Visit Alameda Strolls for more information.

An impressive variety of craft breweries from the Bay Area and beyond will provide tastes, including Alameda Island Brewing, Almanac Beer Co., Canyon Club Brewery, Del Cielo Brewing Co., Faction Brewing, Hella Coastal, Two Pitchers Brewing Company and more to be announced.

Tasting locations include Alameda Comedy Club, Bonne Vie, Bullseye Glass, Coffee Cultures, CRAFT Beer & Wine, Dragon Rouge Bistro, Hobnob, Karibu Wine Lounge, Keller Williams Realty, Mo’s Wine Bar, Park Station, Spinning Bones, and more. Some tastings will be paired with sweet and savory bites from local restaurants, provided by Alameda Comedy Club, Coffee Culture, Dragon Rouge, Hobnob, Spinning Bones, Park Station, and more.

If you find a favorite brew you would like to take home, a selection of beers will be available for purchase at CRAFT Beer & Wine at 2526 Santa Clara Avenue.

The event is ticket-only. In addition to tastings and live music, every ticket holder will receive a collectible tasting glass, a commemorative guide, and a selection of goodies and prizes from downtown businesses. Tickets can be purchased online at Alameda Strolls.

Sponsored by Admiral Maltings, the Rock & Beer Stroll is a great way to support local businesses. Proceeds will help keep Downtown Alameda clean, green, and safe for all to enjoy. Plus, $1 from each ticket sold will go directly to Rhythmix Cultural Works, and there will be a cash tip jar at each pouring station to collect donations for their vital work.

Rhythmix provides arts education programming to thousands of K-5 students throughout Alameda County, adult education classes, and six exhibits annually in the K Gallery. Your donation of any amount in those tip jars will help Rhythmix to continue to offer free and affordable programming to children, adults, and families in Alameda and beyond.

Don’t miss the Downtown Alameda Rock & Roll Beer Stroll on June 22. Sip, eat, stroll and be happy while you support local businesses and discover breweries, bands, and restaurants.