There are lots of great beer event listing sites out on the “interwebz” such as Beer Advocate, Rate Beer, and Craftbeer.com. These sites have a user posted database of calendars chock full of beer events. For the average beer drinker, however, these schedules can be a little daunting- this Saturday alone held over twenty events combined!
This weekly posting will serve as your quick reference guide to the hottest beer events for this upcoming week- featuring craft beer and food pairing dinners, festivals, and events that will host representatives from the involved brewery.
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Monday, August 16, 2010
- Washington DC: Birch and Barley “Beer and Cheese Seminar”
- Location:Birch and Barley
- Time: 7pm
- Description: “Beginning at 7 PM, Beer Director Greg Engert will host a seminar on perhaps the finest of all food and beverage pairings. Join us for a tasting of 5 artisanal cheeses, expertly selected and prepared by Pastry Chef Tiffany MacIsaac, along with 5 hand-crafted rare brews! Discover what Sommeliers have known for years…that Beer and Cheese truly define the notion of an Unparalleled Pairing.”
- Cost: $35 plus tax/gratuity
- Contact: Please call Birch & Barley to reserve your seat: 202-567-2576
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Tuesday, August 17, 2010
- New York, NY: “Stillwater Artisanal Ales & 12% Imports take the taps!”
- Location: Rattle ‘N Hum Bar
- Time: Ongoing until August 22, 2010
- Description: “Come and help us give the guys of 12% Imports and Brian of Stillwater a very hoppy welcome as they proudly show off their beers at Rattle N Hum on Tuesday 17th starting at 3pm. Tasty treats will be awarded @5pm including ’My best friends mustard’ served with fresh French baguettes and a selection of treats from Murray’s Cheese. Also a Stateside Saison Cask will be tapped for this very special occasion.”
- Cost: Per drink
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Wednesday, August 18, 2010
- Sarasota FL: “World of Beer presents Beertopia featuring Rogue Ales”
- Location: World of Beer
- Time: 5pm
- Description: “Join World of Beer Sarasota on Wednesday, August 18th for a special day of unique and rare brews from Rogue Brewery. We are proud to announce Rogue Ales Rep Jason Gavin will be present for a portion of the evening. We will have samplers available along with a Rogue Creamery Cheese platter to pair with the variety of beers such as the Chatoe Oregasmic. We will also have some POS to give away.”
- Cost: None
- Contact: [email protected]
- Plainfield, IL: Dogfish Head Brewers Dinner
- Location: Finnegan’s Irish Pub and Restaurant
- Time: 6:30PM
- Description: “We are pulling out stuff from the cellar that we have been collecting all year long. Chef Dave has created a fantastic menu and Don Bichel, our beloved Mid-West rep from Dogfish Head Brewing will be here to explain the pairings and describe the beer.”
- Note: The Facebook page of this event was updated to show that Randall the Enamel Animal will be making an appearance at this event, leading to the availability of Dogfish Head 90 Minute IPA through a Randall filled with Centennial Hops all night.
- Cost: $65 per person
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Friday, August 20, 2010
- San Marcos, CA: Stone 14th Anniversary VIP Night / Brewer’s Reception
- Location: California State University San Marcos
- Time: 6:00PM
- Description: “Requested attire is ‘Brewer’s Formal’–no T-shirts please, but shorts and flip-flops (or rubber boots) are fine. Complimentary food prepared exclusively for the evening by ChileCo, CSUSM Catering, Chef Celebration and our own Stone Brewing World Bistro and Gardens. Three hours to enjoy your food and beer in an exclusive, un-crowded atmosphere.”
- Cost: $65 per ticket
- Washington DC: DC Beer Week Kickoff Event
- Location: The Rock and Roll Hotel
- Time: 6:30 pm – The History, Artistry, and Science of Beer presentations, band, and of course…beer
- Description: “Including craft beers and music pairings and featuring: Beer Director Greg Engert of Birch and Barley/ChurchKey, Founder and Brewer Brian Strumke of Stillwater Artisanal Ales, Belgian Beer Connoisseur Chuck Cook, Tracy Jill Doty from the NIH. Musical guests: Cobra Collective, The Torches, New Rock Church of Fire and a very special surprise band!”
- Cost: $10 for one event, $16 for both
10:00pm – Rock and Barley concert with especially tailored music & craft beer pairings
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Saturday, August 21, 2010
- La Crosse, WI: Rare New Glarus Brewing Beer Tasting
- Location: Bodega Brew Pub
- Time: 3:00PM
- Description: “The R&D beers are products served only at the brewery that Jeff S will bring with. The event will be limited to tickets for 90 guests… Attendees will get a souvenir glass, a raffle ticket for swag giveaways during the half-way point break, bread, cheese, fruit, and Bodega Sandwich samples. Generous samples of beers will be poured. New Glarus Special Beer Tasting with Rep Jeff Schaefer.”
- Cost: $15 per person
- San Marcos, CA: Stone 14th Anniversary Celebration and Invitational Beer Festival
- Location: California State University San Marcos
- Time: Session A runs from 11:00AM – 2:00PM, Session B runs from 3:00PM – 6:00PM
- Description: Event includes: “Admission to one 3-hour session, a 14th Anniversary Celebration commemorative tasting glass, tickets for ten samples of delicious craft brews, more than a hundred amazing beers to choose from over 40 craft breweries, including one-offs and special releases, Stone Collaboration tent featuring our latest collaborative efforts, special cask section with half a dozen Stone brews on cask, free homebrewed sodas by the Society of Barley Engineers, samples of the world-famous Mike’s Beer Cheese”
- Cost: $40 per session
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May you find this guide useful to find your perfect beer event- cheers!
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Ashley Routson | Monday, August 16, 2010
If I only had the funds to fly around the country and hit up all these events! Especially, the Stone 14th Anniversary. That sounds too amazing to pass up…
Already getting excited about the next installment! Cheers!
Brian | Monday, August 16, 2010
So many events I’d like to get to .. sigh ..
The Hoparazzi | Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Dude, check out the list of beers being poured at the Stone Anniversary Party. It’s insane.