
Yes, craft beer is an art to itself. But when you mix craft beer with the art of artists, well, you’ve got The Beer Show. This group exhibit includes drawings, glass art, clothing, jewelery and crafts all made from or inspired by beer, bottle caps and coasters.

Official statement by show curator Sarah Chase:
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The Brewers Association released their list of top craft brewing companies (based on ’08 sales). Go, Lagunitas! See the full list.
2 Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Chico CA
15 Anchor Brewing Co. San Francisco CA
18 Stone Brewing Co. Escondido CA
24 Gordon Biersch Brewing Co. San Jose CA
27 The Lagunitas Brewing Co. Petaluma CA
28 Firestone Walker Brewing Co. Paso Robles CA
31 BJ’s Restaurant & Brewery Huntington Beach CA
39 Karl Strauss Brewing Co. San Diego CA
41 Lost Coast Brewery and Cafe Eureka CA
44 North Coast Brewing Co. Fort Bragg CA
49 Anderson Valley Brewing Co. Boonville CA
While 11 of the 50 top-selling craft brewers are from California, it’s Vermont that has the most breweries per capita. I think we’re too busy enjoying local brews to brew our own. That’s my excuse, anyway.