Side Gate Brewery to Celebrate Five Years of Civic-Minded Brewing

Side Gate collaborates with DOZE Homebrew Club to reveal double-anniversary IPA at August 8 Anniversary Party

CONCORD, Calif. (July 30, 2026) – Side Gate Brewery & Beer Garden, the largest beer garden in Concord, California, will celebrate its fifth anniversary with an iconic party on Saturday, August 8, from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m., honoring five years of craft beer, community and a commitment to quality. The Anniversary Party will feature a double beer release, all-day live music, drink specials, a raffle and a Mexican-fusion food menu—and is free to attend.

Side Gate originally opened its doors during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2021. Five years later, it has been voted as the Best Brewery/Taproom in the East Bay two years in a row and continues to serve as the go-to establishment where patrons come to feel welcomed and treated like family.

“Opening in the midst of the pandemic fueled Side Gate’s steadfast commitment to delivering excellent beer while providing a safe environment where community members can come together to connect, relax and enjoy the company of their community,” said Kevin Wilson and Paul Culbertson, co-founders of Side Gate Brewery. “From getting the keys in 2020, starting construction and then opening in September 2021, it’s been a wild and unforgettable ride. Ultimately, every day we strive to provide fresh, tasty beers and a memorable experience to everyone who walks through our doors.”

Since opening, Side Gate has become a cornerstone of both the local community and the craft beer scene. The brewery has championed homebrewers by hosting competitions that give winners the opportunity to brew on a commercial scale; showcased local chefs and a rotating lineup of top food trucks; earned recognition for its innovative sustainability efforts; partnered with organizations making a meaningful impact across the Bay Area; and fostered a warm, family-like atmosphere where everyone feels welcome. In fact, Bay Area residents voted Side Gate as having the Best Trivia Night in the East Bay this past summer, in addition to Best Brewery/Taproom.

As a special for its anniversary, Side Gate has teamed with DOZE Homebrew Club to roll out a collaboration beer that honors the brewery’s 5-year anniversary and DOZE’s 30-year anniversary. The never-before-released IPA will be on tap at Side Gate’s Anniversary Party. The celebration is open to the public (all ages) and will take place at 1822 Grant Street, Concord, CA 94520.

For more information, visit the event page or brewery website.

About Side Gate Brewery & Beer Garden:
Side Gate Brewery & Beer Garden was founded by two Bay Area natives, Kevin Wilson and Paul Culbertson, who met as coworkers and bonded over their love of craft beer and homebrewing. Located in Contra Costa County, Side Gate offers a diverse lineup of core beers, which are all brewed on-site, and maintains the largest beer garden in Concord, California. For more information on Side Gate, visit sidegatebrewing.com, Instagram or Facebook.

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