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May the 4th Be With You - California Wild Ales - Star Wars Celebration

May the Fourth Be With You – 2024

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Get Ready for a Galactic Gathering on May 4th!

Brace yourselves for an intergalactic extravaganza as California Wild Ales gears up to host a Star Wars-themed bash on May 4th! With an array of craft brews boasting names straight out of the saga, such as Darth Citrius and Juicy Jedi IPA, this event promises to be a celestial celebration.

Star Wars enthusiasts and beer aficionados are invited to join the fun and immerse themselves in a chill, celebratory vibe ideally suited to the essence of Ocean Beach. Prepare to journey through a galaxy of themed drinks, decor, and entertainment, including a thrilling costume contest where attendees can showcase their best Star Wars attire. Prizes and giveaways will add to the excitement, ensuring a day filled with unforgettable moments.

We will bring back some crowd favorites, including Jabba the Hop, Darth Citrius, C3-POrter, the Mangolorian, and more as part of the festivities. These beloved brews pay homage to iconic characters and moments from the Star Wars universe, adding extra excitement to the event.

We’re pumped to blend two of our passions – Star Wars and craft beer – into one epic event. Seeing our customers embrace the day, whether it’s through their costumes or their brew choices, always gets us hyped. We’re already gearing up for next year’s bash!

This year’s May 4th festivity is poised to draw fans from across San Diego. It promises to unite a diverse crowd of Star Wars devotees and beer enthusiasts under one roof. The celebration will occur at both our Ocean Beach and Midway locations, ensuring that everyone can participate in the excitement.

Take advantage of this out-of-this-world experience at California Wild Ales on May 4th. May the Force be with you!

May the Fourth Be with You

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May the 4th Be With You - California Wild Ales - Star Wars Celebration

May the Fourth Be With You – 2023

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May the Fourth Be With You!

On May the 4th, California Wild Ales will host a Star Wars-themed event, featuring a variety of craft beers with Star Wars-inspired names, including Darth Citrius, Chewboocha, Jabba the Hopp, and Juicy Jedi IPA.

This event will bring together fans of both Star Wars and craft beer in a festive and laid-back atmosphere, embodying the spirit of Ocean Beach. Attendees can enjoy the themed beers and decorations, as well as a costume contest and limited edition Star Wars-themed merch.

“We’re thrilled to be able to combine two of our passions, Star Wars and craft beer, into one event,” says co-founder Zack Brager. “It’s always exciting to see our customers get into the spirit of the day, whether it’s through their costumes or their choice of beer. We’re already looking forward to planning next year’s celebration.”

This year’s May the 4th celebration is expected to draw in Star Wars fans and beer lovers from all over the San Diego area.

“As a small, independent brewery, we’re always looking for ways to connect with our customers and create a sense of community,” says co-founder Bill DeWitt. “Events like these allow us to not only showcase our love for craft beer and Star Wars, but also to bring people together and create lasting memories. It’s what we love to do, and we can’t wait for the next opportunity to share our passion with our customers.”

If you miss out on the May the 4th celebration at California Wild Ales, make sure to follow us on social media or sign up for their newsletter to stay up-to-date on all their latest events and offerings. Whether you’re a die-hard Star Wars fan or simply a lover of great beer, California Wild Ales will be a must-visit destination for anyone seeking a unique and memorable experience.

May the force be with you, and we hope to see you at the next California Wild Ales event!

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Black is Beautiful - California Wild Ales

Black is Beautiful – Collaborative Effort

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Black is Beautiful

California Wild Ales had been working on a Bourbon Barrel-Aged Dark Sour … and when Weathered Souls introduced the Black is Beautiful initiative we knew we had to be a part of it. Introducing our very first Dark Sour… Black is Beautiful.

The Black is Beautiful initiative, created by Weathered Souls Brewing Co., is a collaborative effort amongst the brewing community and its customers, in an attempt to bring awareness to the injustices that many people of color face daily.

100% of this beer’s proceeds will go to support Color of Change.  Color of Change leads campaigns that build real power for Black communities. They challenge injustice, hold corporate and political leaders accountable, commission game-changing research on systems of inequality, and advance solutions for racial justice that can transform our world.

Made in collaboration with our friend Samantha Olsen, we chose a grain bill extremely reminiscent of an Imperial Stout. Coming in around 9% abv, it has a light pleasant roasted character with deep notes of plum and a malty sweetness to compliment the acidity for an extremely well balanced sour stout/dark sour.  This beer has been aged in bourbon barrels for 10 months and bottle conditioned for an additional 6 weeks.  This beer was just about ready when the Black is Beautiful initiative was created so we bottled it up and got involved.

Only (100) 500ml bottles total, so make sure to reserve your bottles today.

Pick up available starting Saturday, August 1st at 12 pm.

If you are unable to pickup on Saturday, August 1st, no worries.   We are open for pickup Wednesday – Sunday 12-3 pm.

ONLY 100 Bottles Available

We are proud to be San Diego’s only all barrel-aged sour house and we are constantly striving to bring you new funky brews.  We are honored to be a part of such an amazing initiative as Black is Beautiful.

As always we keep 10 sours on tap at our tasting room.  If you are looking to take your tastebuds on a funky adventure … pickup a few bottles and taste what you’ve been missing.

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May the Fourth Be With You

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May the Fourth Be With You!

A long time ago in a beach town far, far away … A band of rebel brewers broke away from the IPA dominant galaxy and formed a Sour resistance to the Empire.  This Rebel Alliance, known as California Wild Ales, continues to produce Barrel-Aged, Funky Brews.

This May 4th we invite you to join us in celebrating all things Star Wars.  We have assembled an intergalactic lineup of Sour Beers featuring members of both The Rebel Alliance and The Darkside.

Rebel Alliance Lineup

  • May the Force Be With Yuzu
  • Han SoLoQuat
  • Padme Almondala
  • Chewboocha
  • The Mangolorian

The Darkside Lineup

  • BanAnakin Skywalker
  • Tuskin Radler
  • Mango Fett
  • The Darkside
  • Darth Citrius

 

Reserve your Star Wars beers today.

All beers are available for pickup on May 4th.

 

Pickup and Local Delivery Only

Only 40 Crowlers of Each Flavor

ImPEARial STormtrooper | California Wild Ales

ImPEARial Stormtrooper

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ImPEARial Stormtrooper

A long time ago in a mountain town far, far away (Julian CA)… A Band of ImPEARial Stormtroopers deserted from the Empire.   These ImPEARial Stormtroopers stole the plans to the DeathPear and now hold the fate of the galaxy in their hands.  They have joined forces with the Rebel Alliance to help defeat BanAnakin Skywalker and destroy The DeathPear!

Coming in at 7.5% ABV this is our first ever Imperial Sour.

ImPEARial Stormtrooper began with fresh local pears that we handpicked in the beautiful mountain town of Julian, CA.  We combined the Julian Pears and some Saigon Cinnamon and allowed the flavors to meld together for an additional 3 months.  The warm cinnamon flavor with the natural sweetness of the pears is the perfect pastry sour.

We only have (100) 500ml bottles, so make sure to reserve your bottles today.  Bottles are available for pickup on May 4th.

Pickup and Local Delivery Only

(Limit 3 per customer)

ONLY 100 Bottles Available

We are proud to be San Diego’s only all barrel-aged sour house and we are constantly striving to bring you new funky brews.  As always we keep 10 sours on tap at our tasting room.  If you are looking to take your tastebuds on a funky adventure … pickup a few bottles and taste what you’ve been missing.  We are open 6 days a week Tuesday-Sunday.

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Bottle Release: Peach & Pear

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Double Trouble – Peach and Pear Bottle Release

Hello Barrel-Aged Sour Beer Fans! We are excited for our next release…it’s a double-release kinda deal …. Julian Pear Wild Ale and Perfectly Peach Wild Ale.

Each one of these beers is amazing in its own right… but put them together on the same day…and things start to get real interesting.

Julian Pear Wild Ale  / Perfectly Peach Wild Ale

Each one of these beers is extremely limited (100 bottles) so reserve your bottles today.  We have them on tap now…so if you would like to sample them before you reserve you bottles..come on in to our tasting room and check out everything we have to offer.

Live Music by Intrinzik 4-7pm

Intrinzik is comprised of two musicians who intertwine sounds influenced through all genres of music across the spectrum. Swapping instruments mid-song to bring on a truly fresh sound delivered over conscious lyrics and genuine, raw emotion.  You’ve got to check these guys out.  Their sound pairs beautifully with our funky sour ales.

Julian Pear Wild Ale

(50 Bottles Available for Pre-Sale)

Our Julian Pear is a crisp, light bodied beer with a slightly hazy, straw-colored appearance.  A juicy nose of peach, apple, and a woody pear scent lead way to a tart, crisp flavor exploding with pear and a slight lingering sweetness. The resulting beer is tangy, crisp, and delicious.

Perfectley Peach Wild Ale

(50 Bottles Available for Pre-Sale)

Perfectly Peach is one of our most popular stone fruit sours. We started with our golden ale that we aged 12 months in oak barrels to produce tart flavors, fruity notes, and a funky character. We then added a ridiculous amount of peaches to our golden sour base.

Valentine's Day Rosé Wild Ale

Valentine’s Day Rosé Wild Ale

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Valentine’s Day Rosé

What do you do when you get a bunch of local Zinfandel Grapes?  You make the Funkiest Rosé this town has ever seen!

This is the perfect beer to share with that special someone on Valentine’s Day. That’s why we are releasing this one on a Wednesday…to make sure you have your bottle(s) ready for Friday, February 14th.  So grab that special “sour-lover” in your life and join us for our Special Valentine’s Day Rosé Bottle Release.

We are only releasing (100) 500ml bottles.  This beer will be available on tap at the brewery starting Wednesday, February 12th – Friday, February 14th.  So order a few bottles, and stop in for a few pours.  Or better yet…bring that special someone up to our tasting room for a romantic night of sipping on sours.

Click on the link to the right to learn more about this fabulous beer!

Pick up a few bottles for Valentine’s Day

Blueberry Pastry Sour Spectacular

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Blueberry Pastry Sour Spectacular

Hello Sour Beer Lovers! CWA is back at it and we are making our Pastry Sours…. Blueberry Pie Wild Ale and Blueberry Pancake Wild Ale.

Each one of these beers turned out phenomenal so we decided to do a double release the same weekend as Modern Times Pastrypalloza. So whether you are local to SD or just visiting for the weekend…make sure to stop in and take part in our Blueberry Pastry Sour Spectacular.

Each one of these beers is extremely limited (40 bottles) so reserve your bottles today.

We are proud to be San Diego’s only all barrel-aged sour house and we are constantly striving to bring you new funky brews.  As always we keep 10 sours on tap at our tasting room.  If you are looking to take your tastebuds on a funky adventure … visit our tasting room and enjoy a Blueberry Pastry Sour served up two ways.  We are open 6 days a week Tuesday-Sunday.

Blueberry Pie Wild Ale

(40 Bottles Available for Pre-Sale)

Blueberry Pancake Wild Ale

(40 Bottles Available for Pre-Sale)

Flower Sour Wild Ale

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California Wild Ales is back at it with another Sour Beer for your taste buds.   We would like to introduce you to a gorgeous Purple Drink!   We took our Golden Base and added Sumac and Lemongrass.  This created a beautiful dark rose colored beer.  We then added the Butterfly Pea Flower and voila!  A delicious purple colored beer!

This sour beer is perfectly refreshing for the hot summer days.  Your palate is first greeted by the bright aroma of the lemongrass, followed by the earthiness of the base beer.  The sumac berries add an extra level of tartness, and the butterfly pea flower round this beer out by turning everything a beauty a deep purple. 

This complex sour beer delivers layers upon layers of flavor that your taste buds are sure to enjoy.

Stop by our tasting room and take a sip on a some Purple Drink.  To see what other beers will be on tap this week visit our Tap List page.

For a complete List of our hours visit our Contact page.

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Blueberry Pie Wild Ale

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Blueberry Pie Wild Ale

 – California Wild Ales is back with another sour beer from our Pastry Sour Series.
Fresh Blueberries, Vanilla, and Cinnamon make up our next pastry sour.  The deep purple color of this refreshing wild ale will lure you in upon first sight.  This beauty features the sweetness of the blueberry as well as notes of cinnamon and vanilla.   This complex sour beer delivers layers of flavor that your taste buds will enjoy.

Stop by our tasting room and take a sip on a Blueberry Pie Wild Ale.  To see what other beers will be on tap this week visit our Tap List page.