General information
RPA luncheons will continue to occur at the beginning of each February, May, August, and November at varying locations. Please note carefully the day of the week and the location of each event.
Upcoming dates will appear below when announced. Online reservations become available approximately one month prior to the event. If you have questions or comments about the luncheons, please direct them to Bryan Fong - <bryfong@gmail.com>.
Fall Luncheon, Wednesday, October 28, Spinnaker
Next Meeting Information:
Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Social Hour: 11:30 am (cash bar)
Lunch served: 12:15 pm
Lecture begins: 1:00 pm
Topic: "From Colonial Ale to California Craft: The Evolution of American Beer"
Location: Spinnaker
Presenters: Julian Shrago
Summary:
Julian Shrage
Please join us for the RPA Fall Luncheon at The Spinnaker in Sausalito on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. Our guest speaker will be Julian Shrago. His topic will be “From Colonial Ale to California Craft: The Evolution of American Beer,” tracing the history of beer in the United States, the evolution of brewing in California, the rise of California craft beer, and how these developments intersect with his own journey from aerospace engineering to professional brewing.
Born in Northern California, Julian Shrago was an aerospace engineer for over a decade before becoming a craft brewer. Julian was a founding partner and brewmaster for Beachwood BBQ & Brewing in Long Beach, which opened in 2011. The pub was recognized in 2013 as Mid-Sized Brewpub of the Year at the Great American Beer Festival, 2014 Large Brewpub of the Year at the Great American Beer Festival, & 2016 World Champion Large Brewpub at the World Beer Cup. Beachwood expanded its brewing operations with Beachwood Blendery (dedicated barrelhouse) and a production facility in Huntington Beach. Julian is now the brewmaster and director of brewing operations for Urban Roots Brewing in Sacramento, California.
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Cost per guest will be $??. No host bar.
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Ordering closed at this time for the August 18th meeting.
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