ONLINE: Saturday, February 13 from 12:30 to 3:30 PM

For ages 21+ only. A fundraiser for your Zoo and your planet.

Tasting Info

Hard cider, 5% ABV, ACE Cider. Inspired by the House Family’s annual visit to the beautiful Hawaiian Islands, this Pineapple cider is an ideal drink for tropical hot and humid climates. This original cider is perfect for a backyard BBQ, or bacon dishes.

Imperial IPA, 9% ABV, Sierra Nevada. Make way for the Big Little Thing, an imperial IPA flexing a full malt body, restrained sweetness, and tropical hop flavors of mango, grapefruit, and tangerine.

Hard kombucha, 7% ABV, Strainge Beast. Twisting skyward, coy and sweet / With berry scales, two kinds. Its herbal breeze such clever bait / To snatch you in wild vines.

Rosé wine, 13.7% ABV, Porch Pounder. Bright, crisp, and refreshing, with notes of strawberry, watermelon, and citrus. Perfect for enjoying with a friend on warm, sunny days.

Cerveza, 4.5% ABV, Firestone Walker. A new light beer with a simple twist, easy drinking – lime included. Built for a lifestyle well-lived across any border, imported from California.

Blood Orange Hefeweizen, 5.4% ABV, SLO Brew. Your new main squeeze.  This juiced-up Hefeweizen has loads of blood orange for a citrusy twist, and strikes a unique balance of sweet & tart to brighten up your day.

Red lager, 5.5% ABV, Figueroa Mountain. Crafted with a blend of European caramel malts balanced with North American and German hops, producing layers of rich, caramel malt flavor and a full body; fermented with a European lager yeast and cold-conditioned for an extended period of time for a very clean profile.

IPA, 7.2% ABV, M Special. Grapefruit/Hoppy/Goodness: A collaboration with the Goodland Hotel in Goleta, this beer is bursting with the aroma and flavor of fresh grapefruit. Pairs well with a pool and friends.

Limited release hard kombucha, 8.5% ABV, Flying Embers. The delightfully delicate flavor of ripe pink guava meets the intoxicating fruity hop aromas of lime, mango, and bright orange. Neither overly sweet or sour, this tropical torpedo is certain to have you floating in a sea of serenity.

Hard Seltzer, 6.9% ABV, Study Break. This hard seltzer takes inspiration from the perfect summer cocktail, the Strawberry Basil Smash. Muddled strawberries, aromatic basil, and tart lemon juice combine to create a seriously refreshing drink without being overly sweet.

Limited release hard seltzer, 5% ABV, Ashland. Organic, sugar-free, and gluten-free. Brewed with alkaline water.

Pilsner, 5.1% ABV, Ventura Coast Brewing Company.  American Pilsner brewed using traditional German ingredients, and dry-hopped with Noble hops. This Pils was named for the Zoo’s Humboldt penguins and boasts notes of chamomile, corn tortilla, and hay.

Mexican Amber Lager, 5.1% ABV, Ventura Coast Brewing Company. A smooth, easy-drinking Mexican Amber Lager with a pleasantly light malt character with subtle lime-forward hops. Tasting notes of pretzel, cracker, and corn, and named for the Zoo’s California condors.

Michelada, 4.5% ABV, Tio Rodrigo.  This Michelada is made with the finest natural ingredients and refreshing SLO Brew craft beer. Full of flavor with a slight kick, just like the traditional recipe from Mexico, the Original has hints of jalapeno and lime. ¡Salud!