Every year, Tahoe Brewfest brews a one-time collaboration beer with Cold Water Brewery. For 2026, that's Krispy Kölsch, a crisp German-style Kölsch exclusive to the VIP Chill Zone. Go behind the scenes of the brew day and the team who built it start to finish.

Founded by craft beer pioneer Barbara Groom in a 100-year-old Eureka building, Lost Coast Brewery is bringing bigger, bolder pours than usual to the 2026 Tahoe Brewfest.

Asahi Super Dry, the #1 selling beer in Japan and now brewed stateside, is pouring at the 2026 Tahoe Brewfest — and it's on a mission to prove it's more than just a sushi beer.

2 Towns Ciderhouse is bringing Pacific Northwest craft cider all the way from Corvallis, OR to the 2026 Tahoe Brewfest — no concentrates, no shortcuts, just fresh-pressed apples. Meet the team pouring the Cosmic line on August 29th.

Parliament Brewing Company is a family-owned Rohnert Park brewery known for hazy IPAs, West Coast IPAs, and a beer board that stretches to sixteen options. Meet the team before their first-ever appearance east of Sacramento on August 29th.

Imagined, built, and operated by rock climbers, Touchstone Brewing Company is one of Sacramento's most unique craft breweries — sharing a property with Pipeworks Climbing Gym and building a community space where everyone is welcome. Get to know their story, their flagship Bear Hug Hazy IPA, and what they're bringing to Tahoe Brewfest on August 29th.

Del Cielo Brewing Co. is a family-driven, culture-forward brewery rooted in Latino heritage, Bay Area roots, and a genuine commitment to representation in craft beer. Meet the people behind the beer before August 29th.

Seventeen years in and still going strong, Dust Bowl Brewing Co. is one of California's most respected craft breweries. Find out what they're pouring at the 2026 Tahoe Brewfest and why they keep coming back.

Reno's first and only lager-focused brewery is making the short trip to South Lake Tahoe for the 2026 Tahoe Brewfest. Meet Pigeon Head Brewery and find out what's in your cup on August 29th.

Live Music, Bold Brews If you've ever wondered what would happen if a craft brewery and a live music venue had a baby, Backstage Brewing Company out of Sacramento, CA is your answer. Located on 24th Street in Sacramento, Backstage is equal parts brewery, manufacturing operation, and entertainment space, and the vibe they've created is unlike anything else in the craft beer scene. Who They Are Walking into Backstage feels like stepping into a Nashville bar that got a Hollywood

Built from nothing through grit and creativity, New Glory Craft Brewery is one of Sacramento's most vibrant craft beer destinations. Get to know them before they pour at the 2026 Tahoe Brewfest.