{"id":44592,"date":"2013-10-18T12:20:20","date_gmt":"2013-10-18T19:20:20","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/theavtimes.com\/?p=44592"},"modified":"2013-10-18T12:47:49","modified_gmt":"2013-10-18T19:47:49","slug":"local-brewery-attracts-national-critical-acclaim","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/theavtimes.com\/2013\/10\/18\/local-brewery-attracts-national-critical-acclaim\/","title":{"rendered":"Local brewery attracts national critical acclaim"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Kinetic\u2019s owner Steve Kinsey. (File)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

LANCASTER \u2014 Less than two years after becoming Lancaster\u2019s premier microbrewery and gastropub, Kinetic Brewing Company has made a name for itself on the national craft brew scene. On the heels of being named by the Los Angeles Times as one of the \u201cFive Standout\u201d brewers at L.A. Beer Week this September, Kinetic earned two bronze medals at the Great American Beer Festival held this past weekend in Denver, Colorado.<\/p>\n

The national achievements and critical acclaim are a credit to Kinetic\u2019s owner, Steve Kinsey, and brewing team led by head brewer Alexandra Nowell, one of the few women brewers in the industry and the only one in L.A. County.<\/p>\n

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Kinsey (Photo courtesy Charlie Essers)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

To say these rewards are a dream come true for Kinsey would be putting it lightly. Since the first time Kinsey crafted his own home brew, he aspired to make it his career. And, while it took 15 years for Kinsey\u2019s passion to find a place to call home, through Kinetic Brewing Company he has changed the Antelope Valley\u2019s social scene.<\/p>\n

Shortly after the opening of Kinetic, Bravery Brewery, a second independently owned microbrewery, opened on the south edge of Lancaster. Bravery Brewery prides itself on brewing very small hand crafted batches with the highest quality ingredients for the purpose of creating beer that is both high quality and unique. In February of this year, the community\u2019s interest in home brewing developed into the opening of The Bearded Brewer. A family owned business, The Bearded Brewer specializes in homebrewing supplies and equipment, as well as those for wine and cheese making.<\/p>\n

Inspired by its developing craft beer community, Lancaster has partnered with Kinetic Brewing Company and the JetHawks to create the first annual Field of Drafts Craft Beer Festival.<\/p>\n

On Saturday, November 9, 2013, event goers at Lancaster Municipal Stadium will enjoy live music, sports entertainment, games and a selection of craft beers from dozens of the finest brewers in the nation. Bravery Brewery and The Bearded Brewer are also sponsors of this event.<\/p>\n

VIP tickets for Field of Drafts are sold out. However, general admission tickets are $30, and military and seniors (age 55 and up) receive a $10 discount. \u00a0For more information, visit www.cityoflancasterca.org\/beer<\/a>.<\/p>\n

(Information via press release from the city of Lancaster.)<\/em><\/p>\n

Previous related stories:<\/p>\n

Local brewery brings home the gold<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Brewpub joins The BLVD<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

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