I didn’t need antacids to try two compelling new entrants into the kombucha sphere. First, San Diego’s JuneShine, a hard kombucha producer, partnered with Stone Brewing on StoneShine.

How to go What: Stone Brewery beer tasting When: 7 and 9 p.m. Feb. 18 Where: Oscar Event Center at Jungle Jim’s, 5440 Dixie Highway, Fairfield Cost: $25. Call (513) 674-6000.