The Art of Beer

Date and Time

• Saturday, Mar 14, 2026  12pm - 4pm

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The Art of Beer, a curated craft-beer and visual-art showcase, will debut at Ballast Point Little Italy on Saturday, March 14, bringing together 10 hand-selected San Diego breweries for an afternoon focused on beer, craftsmanship and culture.

Designed as an intentional alternative to large-scale beer festivals, The Art of Beer highlights not only what’s in the glass, but also the design, storytelling and people behind each brew. The event blends limited-release tastings, label-art presentations and direct access to brewers in a more intimate, art-forward setting.

Participating breweries include: 3 Punk Ales Brewing Co., Coronado Brewing Company, Fall Brewing Company, Harland Brewing, Pizza Port, Societe Brewing Company, Stone Brewing and more for a total of 10, all selected for their influence and contribution to the local craft beer community.

The main event runs from 1:00–4:00 PM, with a VIP early-access hour from 12:00–1:00 PM featuring exclusive pours, curated food pairings and a straight-from-the-source “Bright Tank” tasting experience rarely available to the public.

Ballast Point Little Italy will host the inaugural event, transforming its space into immersive tasting rooms and art installations. Each brewery will showcase multiple beers, including rare or limited releases reserved for VIP guests. Attendees will vote for their favorites throughout the afternoon, with awards announced near closing.

Following its San Diego debut, The Art of Beer is planned to expand to Ballast Point’s additional California locations, including Anaheim, Long Beach and San Francisco.

Tickets are $30-off for a limited time, which means General Admission tickets are $29 (vs. $59), and VIP tickets are $99 (vs. $129) for early purchasers. BONUS: VIP tickets include a $100 post-event self-guided tasting tour of all 10 participating breweries.
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