Good beer. Good people. Zero sales pitches.

That’s the whole idea behind Hops, Blocks & SecOps: a recurring happy hour where we can all  pull up a chair, grab a cold one, and actually enjoy a conversation without anyone trying to close a deal.

Come say hello, place an order for dinner on us to take home to the fam or enjoy yourself (we don’t judge), and have a beer with some great people.

ONST Technologies is bringing together a handpicked group of our preferred partners in a relaxed, no-pressure setting where the goal is simple: get to know each other. Whether you’re deep in the weeds on your security stack or just curious about who we are, this is the place you want to be.

Our first stop is Monkish Brewery in Torrance!

Monkish Brewery 20311 S Western Ave. Torrance, CA 90501

Thursday, April 23  Time 5PM – 8PM

And if this one doesn’t work for your schedule, no worries! Hops, Blocks & SecOps is built to keep going. There’s always another round.

Stay tuned for more cities, more partners, and more chances to connect!

Good beer. Good food. Zero sales pitches.

That’s the whole idea behind Hops, Blocks & SecOps: a recurring happy hour where we can all  pull up a chair, grab a cold one, and actually enjoy a conversation without anyone trying to close a deal.

This isn’t your typical tech event. Here’s how it works:

• Stop in after work to meet our teams, connect with other IT/ITS folks, and relax for a bit.

• Tell us what’s for dinner and we’ll place a to-go order for you to bring home to your family (or keep for yourself, we won’t judge).

• Enjoy a drink on us while you wait. You’re welcome to stick around for happy hour or just drop by for a quick conversation before heading out.

Our first stop is Marco’s Coal-Fired Pizza in Denver’s historic RiNo neighborhood!

Marco’s Coal-Fired Pizza 2129 Larimer Street, Denver, CO 80205

Thursday, April 30 Time 3:30-6:30PM

And if this one doesn’t work for your schedule, no worries! Hops, Blocks & SecOps is built to keep going. There’s always another round.

Stay tuned for more cities, more partners, and more chances to connect!

*This guided tasting will be hosted as a live Zoom meeting, allowing us to share the experience together regardless of location. Active, on-camera participation is highly recommended to support discussion, engagement, and a more interactive tasting environment. The tasting will feature four premium Scotch selections (1 oz each) and will be conducted as a blind tasting.

*Participants will evaluate each Scotch without knowing its identity, encouraging unbiased assessment and discussion. The full reveal of each selection will take place at the conclusion of the tasting. The experience will be complemented by traditional accompaniments including shortbread, speculaas, chocolate truffles, and dried fruit.

The session will be led by Aaron Artino (CTO), an Executive Bourbon Steward certified by the Stave and Thief Society, having completed the program on-site in Kentucky at the Moonshine University headquarters.

*Aaron will guide participants through structured tasting, flavor analysis, and discussion before revealing the whiskies. This event is designed to be relaxed, informative, and enjoyable—an opportunity to connect, unwind, and explore exceptional spirits together.