Instead of heading out to Sacramento’s ballyard to watch a Triple A game, how about strolling around the outfield while you taste beer, nosh and listen to music? You can do all that and more at the 2012 Raley Field Brewfest on May 18 from 7 to 10 p.m.

The 2012 Brewfest—a partnership between Raley Field and the Northern California Brewer’s Guild—is expected to be the largest in the event’s history, with nearly 70 beer vendors set to attend, including the Auburn Alehouse.

Tickets are available for purchase from the Auburn Alehouse (cash only) are $30; VIP tickets available for $50. VIP tickets include 18 tastings instead of the 10 tastings offered in the regular ticket package. In addition, VIP ticket holders can gain entry into Raley Field an hour prior to the 7 p.m. regular entry time. Additional tastings are available for purchase at the event for both regular and VIP ticket holders.

Tickets can be purchased at the gate for $35 each.

How Many Brewers Does it Take. . .
To Move a 1,000-Gallon Tank?

Based on this photo, it takes five, including Brewmaster Brian Ford and Brewer Bill Wood.

Brian picked up the tank he purchased from Caldera Brewing Company in Ashland, Oregon, and unloaded it from a trailer with a forklift before relying on 100% human power to jockey the tank into place at the rear of the brewery.

This new “conditioning tank” holds 30 barrels of craft-brewed beer and will be in operation soon.

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