Tomorrow, beginning at 6:30 p.m., The Bistro in Hayward, California, will be hosting a Celebration of the late beer writer Bill Brand’s life on his birthday, which is March 26. Tomorrow would have been Bill’s 71st birthday.

The Bistro will be serving some rare beers, appetizers, and chocolates, peppered with toasts and camaraderie. All proceeds from the Special Beers will be donated to the Contra Costa Food Bank. Come join us at the Bistro if you’re able.

William “Bill” Brand
March 26, 1938 — February 20, 2009
Photo by D. Cameron Ross, Oakland Tribune