Californians don’t like to whine, but someone’s been drinking the wine–until they sampled the beer, that is. August 1 was International Beer Day and in the beer world it’s seen as another reason or excuse to pour a cold one. There’s a new wave of beer-drinkin’ brewers poised to take on California’s vintners who remain ambivalent. Beer is here to stay–this week exemplifies the popularity of beer in our state. See Beer Festivals for details…