Side Gate Brewery Celebrates Four Years with Special IPA Releases and Community Festivities
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Side Gate Brewery & Beer Garden is raising a glass to four years of craft, community, and connection in Concord. What began as a neighborhood haven during the pandemic has grown into the East Bay’s top brewery, known for its welcoming spirit and innovative collaborations. To mark the milestone, Side Gate is hosting a daylong anniversary celebration featuring exclusive IPA releases, live music, and local food favorites.
A press release from the company revealed that Side Gate will be unveiling its newest collaboration during its Four-Year Anniversary Party on Saturday, October 11, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 10 p.m. The brewery teamed with the Toyota Pavilion at Concord (formerly Concord Pavilion) and Visit Concord to release a special Anniversary IPA, which celebrates both Side Gate’s four-year anniversary and the Toyota Pavilion at Concord’s 50th anniversary. The celebration will also feature the release of a Stranger Things-themed Hazy IPA, drink specials, food from Charlie’s Food Truck and a live performance by Audio Mynde. The celebration is free, open to the public (all ages) and will take place at 1822 Grant Street, Concord, CA 94520.
“Our slogan – ‘Friends Don’t Knock’—is an ode to impromptu backyard hangouts, where everyone is considered family and can simply let themselves in through the side gate,” said Kevin Wilson and Paul Culbertson, co-founders of Side Gate Brewery. “For the past four years, we’ve strived to become the local ‘Cheers’ bar of breweries, where everybody knows your name, and being voted as the Best Brewery in the East Bay this past summer is a testament to how we successfully provide a family-like haven for all community members.”
Since first opening its doors, Side Gate has become a pillar in both the local and beer communities. The brewery has hosted numerous competitions allowing homebrewers the opportunity to collaborate and brew on a commercial scale; built a reputation for uplifting local chefs and hosting a rotating selection of the best food trucks; and had several collaborations with organizations that impact communities throughout the Bay Area.
As Side Gate Brewery & Beer Garden toasts to four incredible years, its commitment to craft, community, and camaraderie shows no signs of slowing down. With every pour, the brewery continues to unite locals, families, and beer connoisseurs under one welcoming roof. Whether you’re a longtime fan or a first-time visitor, stop by the anniversary celebration, raise a glass, and experience why Side Gate has become the East Bay’s go-to gathering place for great beer and even better company.
For more information, visit https://www.sidegatebrewing.com/.
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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