At this years’ 24th Annual Morongo Basin Orchid Festival, the Yucca Valley Sunset Rotary will offer a new aromatic orchid beer. Here with more details is reporter Ernest Figueroa…
Joshua Tree brew masters Dario Guerra and Jima Reed are masterminds behind an innovative beer to be introduced at this year’s Morongo Basin Orchid Festival. Sharry Baby-Sweet Fragrance is brewed using the dark maroon Oncidium Orchid and has an aroma like delicately flavored chocolates. The price is $10 for five tastings for guests 21 or older.
Wine by the glass is also available for a fee. The festival will be held at Gubler Orchids, 2220 Belfield Drive in Landers Saturday, October 5, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, October 6, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Admission and parking are free.