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Events for Week of March 14, 2011
Upright Brewing Co. Picture courtesy of allecia.blogspot.com
And…here it is…your week in beer.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
$10.00 Tuesday Tasting – IPAs- New York, New York
7:30PM-9:30PM @ Jimmy’s No.43
Come try 6 different craft IPAs. Learn about the what makes these beers bitter and variations between them. $10 gets you a small taste of each beer and into the information session.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Irish (Inspired) Ale Class: Chicago, Illinois
7:00PM-9:00PM @ Whole Foods Market – Lincoln Park
Come one, come all and join our resident Beer Geek Sean Reilly as we explore the wonderful world of Irish and Irish Inspired Ales. It’s the eve of St. Pat’s and what a great way to usher in the evening. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased through Customer Service or http://www.active.com
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Happy Firkin St. Pattys Day: West Chester, Pennsylvania
4:00PM-10:00PM @ Rams Head Bar And Grill
Happy St. Patrick’s Day! In celebration, stop by Rams for some Victory brews. They will be tapping a firkin of Victory’s newest beer Headwaters Pale Ale at 4 pm and there will be live music from local musician Pete Groch.
Friday, March 18, 2011
Firkin Friday Featuring Brewdog: Atlanta, Georgia
6:00PM-2:00AM @ The Porter Beer Bar
Brewdog is known for making beers that push boundaries. Tonight, try their Paradox Islay, an imperial stout.
Saturday, March 19, 2011
Fairfax Brewfest: Fairfax, California
7:00PM-9:00PM @ Faifax Pavillion
Beer Festival which will have 16 Breweries as well as a Cider maker. Unlimited drinks for $25 if you pre-order and $30 if you show up. Breweries include: Iron Springs (hosting), Marin Brew Co, Moylans, Lagunitas, Anderson Valley, and Speakeasy, and many other that you cannot find anywhere else, but Marin. LAsts from 1 PM until 5 PM.
Sunday, March 20, 2011
Upright’s Two Year Anniversary: Portland, Oregon
1:00PM-6:00PM @ Upright Brewing Co.
bb.com is going to this- Upright rocks and today they are relasing a sour cherry barrel aged version of the Four. A cask of the upcoming Gose with extra salt and dry hops will be poured. Get there early to get your hands on a bottle of their first anniversary apricot ale aged in gin barrels. Only three cases are available.
Monday, March 21, 2011
Oskar Blues Spring Beer Dinner: Stamford, Conneticut
7:00PM- 9:00PM @ Coalhouse Pizza
The menu will include …. sweet potato & beet chips with homemade tzatsiki sauce, an organic mixed green and fresh fennel salad, homemade split pea soup, a goat cheese & asparagus pizza, lamb tenderloin with a miso-chili sauce served with spring vegetables, and our homemade stout ice cream. Each dish is paired with an Oskar Blues brew – Mama’s Little Yella Pils, G’Knight IPA, Dale’s, Old Chub and of course, TenFidy. Two members from the band “Keltic Kick” will be joining us for the evening. Tickets on sale now ~ $60 per guest. Visit our website for more information – http://www.coalhousepizza.com or give us a call directly: 203-977-7700.
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Events for the Week of January 10, 2011
This place looks awesome! Brick Store Pub- pic courtesy of decaturmetro.com
A weekend full of cheesy, greasy, spicy football snacks and big beers to pair it with has led me to dedicated sessions of water ingestion and couch laying. But now for your week in beer!
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Port Brewing/Lost Abbey Release Party: Decatur, Georgia
5:00PM-9:00PM @ Brick Store Pub
So this event features one of my favorite breweries Lost Abbey/Port Brewing. Tomme Arthur is a genius! Here is what you can expect beer wise tonight:
Port Brewing Wipeout IPA 7.0%
Lost Abbey Cuvee de Tomme Wild ale 10.0%
Port Brewing Hop 15 Imperial IPA 10.0%
Lost Abbey Amazing Grace Belgian dubbel 9.5%
Port Brewing Mongo Imperial IPA 8.5%
Lost Abbey 10 Commandments Strong Dark 9%
Port Brewing old Viscosity Imperial Stout 10.0%
Lost Abbey Inferno Strong Pale 8.5%
Port Brewing Shark Attack Imperial Red ale 9%
Lost Abbey Lost & Found Dubbel 8.0%
Lost Abbey Gift of the Magi Biere De Garde 10%
Lost Abbey Judgment Day Belgian Quad 10.5%
Lost Abbey Devotion Belgian pale ale 6.5%
Lost Abbey Red Barn Saison 6.7%
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
Festival of Stouts: Cincinatti, Ohio
6:00PM-10:00PM @ Catskeller
Its cold outside, so warm up with some stouts. This list is amazing and flights are available.
Founders Breakfast Stout
Harviestoun Old Engine Oil
Porterhouse Oyster Stout
Great Divide Espresso Oak Aged Yeti Stout
Stone Imperial Stout
Stoudts Fat Dog Imperial Oatmeal Stout
Flying Dog Nitro Gonzo
Dark Horse One Oatmeal Stout
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Cigar City Night: Brandon, Florida
7:00PM – 10:00PM @ Mellow Mushroom
Cigar City- one of the most innovative breweries in the South. Tonight, the Mellow Mushroom will be tapping a cask of Humidor-Aged Improvisacion Oatmeal India Rye. Other beers will also be on tap, but they are a SURPRISE!
Friday, January 14, 2011
Great Alaska Beer and Barleywine Festival: Anchorage, Alaska
5:00PM-10:00PM @ Egan Center
This is one of our nation’s most epic beer festivals and here are the deets:
Tix are on sale now!
Fri Jan 14, 5-10p $35+ various Ticketmaster fees
Sat Jan 15, 2-5p connoisseurs session $45+
Sat Jan 15, 6-10p $35+Go to http://auroraproductions.net/beer-barley.html and click “Purchase Tickets Online”. These sessions sell out every year! So get your tix now, for yourself or as a start to your holiday shopping for beer loving friends and family!
Saturday, January 15, 2011
Avery/Lagunitas Brewery Series Night: Mahopac, New York
7:00PM-9:00PM @ Holy Smoke Bbq
Avery and Lagunitas are here with 12 lines each to make sure 2011 start off with a freaking bang!! We will have some nice cask selections that night and the great array only Avery and Lagunitas can offer. We have never hosted Avery, so it’s high time we did.
This event is also admirable as all proceeds go to support the Wounded Warrior Project.
Sunday, January 16, 2011
Southwest Beer Dinner: Rehoboth Beach, Delaware
6:30PM-8:30PM @ Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats
Join us for one of our fantastic, fabulous and fun off-season monthly beer dinners!
Our January 2011 Beer Dinner is our Southwest dinner featuring wild game from Broken Arrow Ranch in TX.
Menu:
South Texas Antelope Tamale with Salsa Verde – Served with Theobroma
Ground Wild Boar Stuffed Pablano Pepper with Tomatillo Vinaigrette and Local Greens – Served with Indian Brown Ale
Bandera Quail on Roasted Corn Polenta with Baby Vegetables and Burgundy Reduction – Served with Pain Relieva Porter
Flan with Wild Boar Whipped Cream – Served with 2006 Vintage 120 Minute IPA
Menu subject to change due to general awesomeness and availability.
Seating at 6:30pm
$57 per person (includes gratuity)
Monday, January 17, 2011
Firestone Walker Reserve Cask Night: Rancho Santa Margarita, California
6:00PM-8:00PM @ Selma’s Chicago Pizzeria & Tap Room
Firestone Walker made a special cask of their outstanding Walker’s Reserve! It’s a Robust Porter with a 5.9%ABV; elegant dark ale featuring robust flavors of toffee, caramel and bittersweet chocolate. This brew employs five specialty malts, as well as oat and barley flakes, for added complexity and flavor. It’s smooth and oh sooo good!
Come have a taste (or two).
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52 Weeks: Big Mario’s Pizza, Seattle, WA
Seattle's #1 Pizza Joint
Written by Jess R.
Week 38 of 52 (I can’t believe it’s almost the end of 2010)
Big Mario’s New York Style Pizzeria
1009 E. Pike St.
Seattle, WA 98122
(206) 922-3875
Rank: 4/5
Type of Establishment: Pizzeria
Visit: After arriving at Elysian Brewing Co.’s Pumpkin Beer Fest at 11:30AM, we were starved by 2PM. Big Mario’s was right down the street and had the potential to fill our stomachs and our need for quality beer.
Beers on Tap (at time of visit):
Lagunitas IPA
Stella Artois
Coors Light
Blue Moon
Georgetown Manny’s Pale Ale
Miller High Life
Rolling Rock
Stone Porter
Sierra Nevada
Hales Kolsh
Maritime Flagship Ale
HUB Abominable Ale
Bottle List:
Expect your average Budweiser, Bud Light, Corona and Rainer in a can.
Food Options:
Now, I am a girl who grew up in Brooklyn, New York. Since then, I have lived in Ohio, New Orleans and Seattle and had yet to find a place that rivals the pizza I grew up on, the pizza that was easy to grab on-the-go and was always so good no matter what time of the day or night. As of Saturday, October 16th, 2010, my world has changed. Big Mario’s offers pies and slices with variety, weight and a price tag I appreciate. With a Lagunitas IPA in my hand, I ordered the sausage and pepperoni slice as well as the fresh basil and mozzarella slice (I was hungry). The slices are fresh, oily, cheesy, with a thin crust that has the perfect amount of soft, doughy texture. This is the best pizza in Seattle- hands down.
PIZZA!
Some background on the owner, Mario Velliotti may convince you of the authenticity even more. I present to you, a little piece of history from Big Mario’s website:
In the winter of 1964, Mario Vellotti emigrated from Naples, Italy to live and work on Mulberry Street in New York City. Mario made his early living tossing pizza and cooking in some of New York’s most notorious kitchens; Angelo’s, Casa Bella on Mulberry Street and Nanni Al Valletto on 59th Street. Later Mario joined his brother and uncle in the family business, opening their world-famous pizzerias in all five Burroughs, including Sal’s on Broome Street, Bensonhurst’s J & V and the original Patricia’s in the Bronx. Big Mario is in Seattle now…enjoy!
Bar Opinions:
Big Mario’s boasts a narrow space and provides a pizzeria feel without the starkness. Instead, this venue is a pizzeria with a comfortable, neighborhood bar atmosphere. Baseball was on the one TV, several taps of micro-brews were available behind the bar and board games were there to keep you occupied. This is a place I could hang out at all day just grazing on pizza slices.
Located in the edgy Capital Hill neighborhood of Seattle, I felt like I was back home in Brooklyn– hanging out with friends, watching the Yanks and eating delicious slices. With the addition of Seattle’s dedication to craft beer, I must say, I am in love. From here on out, this is the place in Seattle that I will turn to and satisfy my pizza craving.
And if having amazing pizza and micro-brews wasn’t enough, Big Mario’s keeps things exciting this Halloween by celebrating with the best of them on Saturday, October 30th. Event details below.
Big Mario circa 1971
Sat Oct 30
1st Annual Big Mario’s Halloween Party & Lookalike Contest!
Dress like Modern Big Mario or 1971 Big Mario
1st Place winner each night gets $250 Tab at Mario’s, 2nd Place $100 tab
Free! 21+ Only.
This is going to be hilarious! So stop by big Mario’s for a delicious pie, a beer and maybe you’ll even meet the man behind it all, Big Mario circa 2010.
Events for the Week of October 4, 2010
Photo creds of Blue Palms Brewhouse go to la.eater.com.
Written by Jess R.
Seriously? Its October? Thus truly begins the season of Halloween, corn mazes, Thanksgiving and seasonal beers- specifically harvest, fresh hop and pumpkin beers. This weekend we camped in Port Townsend (RIP Waterstreet Brewing- for now), stopped at Port Townsend Brewing Co. for some amazing Glass Kisser Imperial IPA, Barleywine and Bourbon Barrel Imperial Porter and ended up in Portland for a day trip full of amazing breweries! And now for your week in beer.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Oskar Blues Night: Providence, Rhode Island
9:00PM-1:00AM @ Julians
Oskar Blues- quality microbrew in a can and on tap if your lucky. Tonight, you are. Julians will feature: Mama’s Lil Yella Pils, Gordon, a double red ale, Gubna IPA and their Wild Sour Cherry Old Chub.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Dogfish Head Night: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
7:00PM-11:00PM @ Eulogy Belgium Tavern
Having several Dogfish Head beers on tap is my dream come true. Tonight, I must live vicariously through our readers. So please, those of you who live in Philadelphia, go and try ALL THESE BEERS. On tap tonight: Festina Peche, Palo Santo Marron (2008), Midas Touch, Pangaea, Sahtea, Punkin’ and Theobroma.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Lagunitas Tasting Event: New York, New York
4:00PM-4:00AM @ The Blind Tiger
First of all, The Blind Tiger is one of my favorite beers bars and my favorite in NYC. Couple that with an epic tasting night, you wouldn’t be able to keep me away. Tonight, California’s Lagunitas brings the heat with several taps including: their Habenero IPA, Lil Sumpin Wild, Hop Stoopid, Wilco Tango Foxtrot and so much more!
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Founder’s Tapping Party: Mariemont, Ohio
6:00PM-8:00PM @ Dilly Deli Wines and Gourmet
This event makes me want to move to Mariemont, Ohio– well almost. Dilly will be tapping Devil Dancer, 2010 Nemesis, and Canadian Breakfast Stout along with some of your Year round favorites from Founders Brewing Company. Damn.
Friday, October 8, 2010
Ommegang Cheese Pairing: Chicago, Illinois
6:00PM-9:00PM @ Binny’s Beverage Depot
Tonight among the aisle full of amazing beers, a series of pairings featuring beers from Brewery Ommegang will be matched with cheeses available in the Gourmet Market. Look for Zuur, Three Philosophers and Rare Vos.
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Anacortes Oktoberfest: Anacortes, Washington
12:00PM-6:00PM @ Port of Anacortes Warehouse
You can be part of the first annual Oktoberfest in Anacortes, Washington. Expect to 30 Northwest breweries, each serving one or two styles of beer. A $20.00 ticket gets you entrance to the pier and historic warehouse, a tasting cup and six tokens for 4 oz pours. Additional tokens are available for $1.50/each. If you plan on having a little too much fun, then stay the night and enjoy live music in many venues throughout downtown.
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Ballast Point, Hook, Line and Sinker: Los Angeles, California
5:00PM-11:00PM @ Blue Palms Brewhouse
Tonight, the crew from Ballast Point Brewery will be there to present many many beers to you! I give you:
Sculpin IPA, Sculpin IPA on NITRO, Dorado DIPA, 2009 Sea Monster Imperial Stout, Sour Wench, Oktoberfest, Longfin Lager, Even Keel, Ginger Big Eye, Yellowtail, Calico, Big Eye and a cask of Black Marlin Porter with Organic Cocoa nibs from Madagascar.
Happy Sunday!
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Events for week of July 26, 2010
Iron Abbey Gastropub located in Horsham PA.
Aside from a trip to Collins on Friday for a Cascade Gose and a Pliny the Elder, our weekend was full of sun and cheap beers.
Monday, July 26, 2010
Christmas in July: Horsham, Pennsylvania
11:00AM-1:00PM @ Iron Abbey Gastro Pub
I love this concept. Why do we have to wait a full year to indulge in the delicious holiday treats? The Iron Abbey will be tapping Christmas beers such as…Affligem Noel, Unibroue Terrible, St. Bernardus Noel, Brooklyn Chocolate Stout and Tourney Noel. The bottle list will include: Scaldis Noel, Corsendonk Christmas, Ommegang Chocolate Indulgence (get this- taste like chocolate syrup), Sierra Celebration, Rogue’s Santa’s Private Reserve and Samichlaus. Special Christmas pairing menu available to compliment these special brews!
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Ommegang Beer and Food Pairing: Albany, New York
6:30PM-8:30PM @ The Standard Restaurant and Lounge
5 courses of delicious food, such as Beef Tenderloin Topped with Crispy Shitake Mushrooms and Pomme Frites paired with amazing beers from Ommegang brewery. Experience this unforgettable dining experience for $65.00 per person. Please call (518) 452-7007 to make reservations.
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
CBC Night with Stone and Dogfish head: Charolette, North Carolina
6:30PM- 10:00PM @ The Common Market
The Charlotte Beer Club presents a month long celebration of beer appreciation for our friends at The Common Market. During the entire month of July, we will host tastings and events, each Wednesday throughout the month. Tonight is Stone Brewing Co. and Dogfish head with a few complimentary “featured” beers and beers available for purchase.
Thursday, July 29, 2010
Founders Tasting Event: Scranton, Pennslyvania
7:00PM-10:00PM @ Backyard Ale House
As of right now there will beat least 3 different (Devil Dancer, Curmudgeon, and a surprise!) Founders beers on tap and possibly more. On top of the great beer, there will have some cool swag to give away and live music will be provided on the patio!
Friday, July 30, 2010
Kegged, Casked, Bottled, or Canned: 10,000 years of Beer exhibit opening: Fullerton, California
6:00PM-9:00PM @ Fullerton Museum Center
Opening night for this interesting exhibit, is Friday, July 30 from 6:00-9:00pm. The opening will include dinner, drinks, a curator’s talk, and a special beer. This Exhibit goes through the history of beer using advertising material, tap handles, metal signs, prints, beer steins, and fixtures from the home brewing industry. It is $10 for general admission and Fullerton Museum Center members get in for free.
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Craft Beer Expo: Saint Petersburg, Florida
3:00PM-7:00PM @ St. Petersburg Coliseum
25 Breweries on hand to sample such as Terrapin, Rogue, Dogfish Head, Sierra Nevada, Chimay, Brooklyn, Bells, Brewdog, Shipyard, Hoppin Frog, Swamphead, Fort Collins Brewery, Highlands, Cigar City, Bold City Brewing, Tampa Bay Brewing, Dunedin Brewing, Unibroue, Lagunitas and more. Not to mention a Free Cheese Tasting this year with 15 or more artisan cheese’s paired up with your favorite craft beer. Ticket price $30. Seriously- what a line up- worth $30.00!
Sunday, August 1, 2010
16th Annual Bones and Brew: Portland, Oregon
11:00AM-5:00PM @ Rogue Distillery and Ale House
This year’s family and dog-friendly event will be a celebration of the American Backyard BBQ and include: BBQ vendors, a BBQ contest, Kobe Bleu Ball eating contest, Dog Vendors, Charity Dog Wash, 20+ Microbreweries and Live Music. All of this fun and beer will directly benefit the Oregon Zoo.
And just a side note, Beermongers in Portland has some tasty new arrivals
Ambacht Golden Rose Ale
Boon Gueze
Bruery Mischief
MacTarnahans Lip Stinger
Mikkeller Big Worse Barleywine
Mikkeller Not Just Another Wit
Monk’s Cafe Flemish Sour
New Belgium Belgo IPA
Ommegang Zuur
Pinkus Ur Pilsner
Rodenbach 2007 Vintage (Vat 230!)
Rodenbach Flanders Red (11.2oz bottles)
Silver Moon High Plains Hefe
Uncommon Brewers Siamese Twin Ale
Unibroue Ephemere
So have a great week in beer. If you go to an event, want us to post an event or have any opinion whatsoever, leave a comment or email us at beerblotter@gmail.com. Cheers!
52 Weeks: Apex, Portland, OR
The tap list is generated from their webpage - which is updated in real time!
1216 SE. Division St.
Portland, OR 97202
Rank: 4.5/5
Type of Establishment: Beer Bar
Visit: This was one of many trips to Portland, so we were thrilled to try a new beer bar (although Horse Brass, as always, did not disappoint). If nothing else, the five hours it took to drive from Seattle to Portland the evening before was completely validated by Apex. I am about to tell you why. But lets start with 55 beers on tap.
Since there are 55 beers on tap at any given time, I shall not name them all. Apex streams their tap list from a plasma screen to their website. For a current tap list, click here.
BEERS ON TAP —> to name a few that popped while we were there.
Oh how pretty - the taps at Apex
Hair of the Dog Blue Dot IPA
Great Divide Chocolate Oak Aged Yeti
New Belgium and Elysian Pink Peppercorn IPA and Trip III
Cascade Summer Gose
Russian River Consecration
FOOD OPTIONS:
There are none. Apex focuses on one thing, beer and they do it right. However, right next door is a Mexican to-go style restaurant and across the street, Artemis serves up great sandwiches. We got our beers, a Blue Dot, a Consecration and a Trip III and sat outside in the sun eating a delicious Ham and Swiss sandwich. Im okay with a beer bar not serving food, as long as their are quality options close by.
BAR OPINION:
Where do I begin? After a morning of Pacific Northwest weather- cloudy, chilly and July we head to this new beer bar, Apex. Word has reached Seattle about this must stop for beer lovers. As we arrive, we walked through this nicely sized outdoor area with bike racks galore (bike, don’t drink and drive) and picnic table after picnic table. The clouds part and the sun begins to shine. No joke. It happened this way.
A look at the outside. That green building across the street houses Beermongers, our favorite bottle shop in PDX
We immediately rush up to the taps, 55 gloriously individually crafted beers stand before me and on the TV. That’s right, Apex makes it a point to constantly update their tap list. It shows up on this plasma screen and is then streamed through to their website. A beer lover’s worst nightmare is checking a website, finding a beer, thinking about the beer all of the way to the bar, just to find out it got tapped 3 days ago!!! Oh the horror.
Tap list is a-m-a-z-i-n-g. Everything from Lagunitas, Great Divide, Hair of the Dog, Russian River, Double Mountain, Bockor and more. We order our beers to find out that its cash only. Uh oh. A late night out in Portland left our wallets less than full. “Don’t worry, there is an ATM over there and we will take the ATM fee off of your next beer.” What? Serious brownie points.
Aside from the ridiculous beer options, Apex is a wide open space reminiscent of a garage. There isnt a door, not on what turned out to be a gorgeous summer day. The entire place is exposed to the bright sun light. Its great. Within the wide space, there is a very long bar (you need space for all of the taps), several tall boy tables and in the room to the left, brand spankin’ new pinball machines.
The bartender Megan (Meghan?) was sweet, nice and is my kind of girl, knowledgeable and a huge fan of beer (specifically Russian River). Our small group felt right at home and comfortable chatting her up about the opening of Apex, the beer and life in general.
An epic beer adventure. Our buddy, and guest writer for bb.com, after trying Consecration for the first time grabbed a pen and piece of paper and began to divulge the experience he was having with the beer. It was a momentous occasion for all. What I have come to learn is that when surrounded by good people, good beer and a great atmosphere, its just magical.
I will leave you with a quote from Apex’s website:
APEX is the beer bar Portland deserves. Combining a love of great beers from around the world with a life-long passion for all things two-wheeled.
Jessica (our editor) with a Trip III & Erik (Amatuer Hour) with Consecration
Events for Week of July 19, 2010
The Busy Bee Cafe: Home to many great beers and beer events!
This was a good beer weekend.
A trip to Portland entailed Stone, Dogfish Head, Victory collaboration Saison Du Boef; Avery Maraja; Hair of the Dog Fred; Russian River Consecration; Double Mountain Saison and so much more! A trip to a new beer bar Apex was top notch (see our 52 weeks article later) and bottle shop, Beermongers was still impressive and reasonable priced!
As if that wasnt enough, we partook in an impromptu beer tour of Southern Washington up through Tacoma. With a Dogfish Head Sah’ Tea at Parkplace Tavern in Tacoma and a Lagunitas Lil’ Sumin’ Wild in Olympia, letting go of the weekend was very difficult. But there is a whole week ahead of us and plenty of beer events.
Monday, July 19, 2010
Captain Lawrence Imperial Porter and 2 Casks tonight!: Peekskill, New York
6:00PM-10:00PM @ Birdsall
Tonight a keg of Captain Lawrence’s new Imperial Porter will be tapped along with two exclusive CL gravity casks: Kolsch & Freshchester(dry hopped with Cascade hops). Dont miss out on this full Captain Lawrence line up, including a couple of new draught additions.
Tuesday, July, 20, 2010
Deschutes Night: Seattle, Washington
6:00PM-9:00PM @ Naked City Brewery and Taphouse
Tonight, Naked City features Bend, Oregon brewery, Deschutes. Known for amazing beers such as Abyss, the tap list includes Miss Spelt, Hop in the Dark, Jubel 2010 and Greenlakes Organic Ale. Enjoy!
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Hoppin’ Frog Tasting: Shawnee, Kansas
7:00PM-9:00PM @ Barley’s Brewhouse
I am really happy to see Hoppin’ Frog, this Ohio based brewery get some love outside of its home state. Tonight, for $20.00 you can taste the following (they are all o’ so good) with some delicious food pairings: Wild Frog Wheat, B.O.R.R.I.S the Crusher Stout Paired with Teriyiaki glazed Wings, Mean Manalishi, paired with Fish and Chips, Silk Porter paired with our Chocolate Tort and Hoppin’ to Heaven IPA.
Thursday, July 22, 2010
25 Tap Bells Night: Grand Rapids, Michigan
6:00PM-2:00AM @ HopCat
I know we have posted a couple of events similar to this one, but it is so amazing. 25 taps of Bell’s Brewery beers tonight including: Two Hearted Ale (poured from a tap and from a firkin), the Cherry Stout and an ’08 Expedition Stout. SO good….so good.
Friday, July 23, 2010
Meet the Brewer of Brooklyn Brewing Co.: New Orleans, Louisiana
10:00PM- 12:00AM @ The Avenue Pub
We all know how much we love this place. So lets take this place in all of its glory and throw some Brooklyn Brewing beers on tap. Sold! Tonight, for $12.00, meet Garrett Oliver, head brewer and taste a sample of 5 amazing brews.
Saturday, July 24, 2010
Barleywine Fest: Largo, Florida
5:00PM-11:00:M @ Willard’s Tap House
Granted its not barleywine season. Its summer after all. However, stop by Willard’s tonight and sample some flavorful beers including: Sierra Nevada Bigfoot, Weyerbacher Blithering Idiot, Southern Tier Back Burnner and Avery Hog Heaven (a hoppy barleywine).
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Rooftop Summer Wheat beer Dinner: Raleigh, North Carolina
7:00PM-9:00PM @ the Busy Bee Cafe
Now, sometime deliciously appropriate for the summer months, a wheat beer celebration. It’ll be a little more laid back than Busy Bee’s usual beer dinner and is only $35 per person. Enjoy Blanche de Bruxelles, Schneider Weiss, Great Divide Dunkel Weiss, and Terrapin Gamma Ray all on draft for this 4 course dinner! Email info@busybeeraleigh.com for tickets or more info.
Whats in stock for your beer future? Plan on attending an event? Want us to post an event? Then please leave a comment or email us at beerblotter@gmail.com! Cheers!
Events for Week of April 26, 2010
Happy Birthday to Washington's Black Raven!
I always begin with a blurb about the weather. NOT this time. Although now I am at a loss. Had Bell’s Rye Stout this weekend. It was creamy, robust and a really great beer. Events…here they are.
Monday, April 26, 2010
Women’s Only Sour Beer Tasting: Escondido, California
7:00PM-9:00PM @ Stone Brewing Co.
Sour beers are up there with my favorite styles of beers. Unique flavors, unique history and a style originated in Belgium. Done, done and done.
If you’ve never tried a sour brew before, now’s your chance to explore this tart and delicious beer style. You’ll learn about what makes a sour beer sour while you try outstanding examples from several different breweries. Tickets are $20 and are available in the Stone Company Store or online here:
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/105419
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Founder’s Brewing Kentucky Breakfast Stout Tasting: Mount Holly, New Jersey
7:00PM-10:00PM @ High Street Grill
Founders Brewing Co. makes damn good beer. (hello Double Trouble, Centennial IPA and their other Breakfast Stout). From their website
“…brewed with a massive amount of coffee and chocolates then cave-aged in oak bourbon barrels for an entire year, to make sure wonderful bourbon undertones come through in the finish. Make your taste buds squeal with delight.”
Live Irish Tunes from 7 pm and all you can eat mussels in beer for just $10 pp! Also on tap, 15 other great craft beers and Founders Reds Rye too!
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Weyerbacher Beer Dinner: Bethlehem, Pennsylvania
6:00PM-8:00PM @ Sands Casino Resort
On deck are Weyerbacher’s Blitering Idiot, Fireside Ale, Merry Monk, and the Blanche paired with amazing dishes such as Pepper Crusted Roasted Strip Loin served on oyster mushrooms, roasted garlic spaetzle, caramelized onion puree, Cippolini onion and herb jus.
This 4 course dinner is $50.00/person. To make reservations call 877-SANDS77. Please note: Beer Dinners include tax and gratuity.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Southern Tier Take Over: Cumberland, Rhode Island
7:00PM-9:00PM @ Pitcher’s Pub
The good stuff from Southern Tier Brewing is on tap tonight this is an amaaaaaaaaaaaaaaazing event. Mokah, Choklat, Oak Aged Unearthly IPA, Iniquity (Black Ale) and many more. This brewery can’t go wrong, so go here tonight.
Friday, April 30, 2010
Lagunitas Tasting: Amesbury, Massachusetts
5:00PM-8:00PM @ Carriagetown Wine and Spirits
There will be a Lagunitas tasting from 5pm-8pm on Friday April 30th. The full line up of year round offerings and current seasonals will be sampled.
Saturday, May 1, 2010
Black Raven Anniversary Party: Redmond, Washington
12:00PM-10:00PM @ Black Raven Brewing Co.
21 and Over only Event- so if you are of age, come enjoy, live music all day, food kiosks (grilled food and pizza, Rare BRBC beers, 2 beer gardens and………………….Live goats! AND live music stage with headliners and Seattle Reggae band, Dub Lounge International.
Sunday, May 2, 2010
The Bruery Seasonal Tasting: Portand, Oregon
3:00PM-5:00PM @ Saraveza Bottle Shop
Try all four seasons of The Bruery at this free sampling. And lucky for you, they will be pouring both Partridge in a Pear Tree (’08) AND Two Turtle Doves (’09). If you are super lucky, you’ll get a sample of Black Tuesday (first come, first served!).
Nice way to spend a Sunday afternoon.
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Preparing For Bacchanal: Dear Barleywine, a beer time capsule
The Barleywine Bounty: 14 for 2014
We here at Beer Blotter have full hearts. Sure we do. We love that mushy stuff.
Over time we have accumulated a bevy of wonderful fans and colleagues in beer. We want to give each of them a chance to tell their wonderful stories and share their great love for the beer they wrap their hands around each evening.
In preparation of Beveridge Place Pub’s Barleywine Bacchanal, a couple of our most favored contributing friends wrote monologues to their beloved – barleywine.
The muse…..14 bottles of recently released Barleywine. The goal…..to lock them away in February 2010 – and open them in February 2014. After 4 years of aging, I just hope we are invited to the uncapping.
Lets see the list:
Anchor Brewing Old Foghorn
Sierra Nevade Bigfoot Ale
North Coast Old Stock Ale
Hair of the Dog Doggie Claws
Alaskan Barleywine Ale
Marin Brewing Old Dipsea
Lagunitas Old Gnarlywine
Stone Brewing Old Guardian
Green Flash Barleywine
Great Divide Old Ruffian
Deschutes Mirror Mirror
Midnight Sun Arctic Devil
Flying Dog Horn Dog
Victory Old Horizontal
Damn that looks good. So, lets lend an ear to our friends and see how inspired they were:
To be locked away in youth…
A Letter
Dear Barleywine,
I write you this day with hope that you find my words, within yourself merriment, and that these words touch you deeply with the purpose steeped upon them. The seasons have changed, brought bitter airs and quelled growth – ever bare, and within myself spawned yearning for warmth. An engulfing fever, submerged so to leave no piece of thy depth unwrapped. Might we emblaze the year’s provisions? Not lest our souls, and heart be abandoned. The steam of my exhale, the burn of my blood aches for infusion with your essence. I thirst for the remedy that lies in you, O impassioned elixir. Might we meet today and churn glowing red from this dead place? Might our tangling force back the encroaching destitution? This season I ask of your hand in melting this glacial encasing, and that together, each Winter passed, our allegiance advanced, tactics tempered, passion prospered. Will we be merged now my sweet nectar, and age together with graceful longevity?
With all my allegiance,
Timperial
…brought to maturity in the cool, dark confines…
A Poem
To break a young stallion takes patience, and time
Strewn flora, trot leaves wake scented with herb and pine
A steady handler calms the wind’s stir, strives to bring sweetness forth
Within of the eye of our student, great tales of a deeper worth
A bond is born in one moment’s blind plunge, foreseen in dark tomb
By hand interwoven in mane, violence seized, froth of realized womb
Only to be reborn from this earth, maturation sees that glimmer sprout
Complexity developed within, to be shared and savored without doubt…
…a time capsule locked and buried...for warmth in the frostbitten air of Winter 2014.
Events for Week of January 25, 2010
BEEF & BEER @ The South Philadelphia Tap Room
Another Monday, another week, another set of weekly events. Read on, pencil these dates in and have fun!
Monday, January 25, 2010
Monday Night FREE Tasting: Portland, Oregon
5:00PM-7:00PM@ The Beermongers
Blue Mountain Cider Company from Milton-Freewater Oregon will be providing the samples. They make great cider from whole apples grown here is the Pacific Northwest. Beermongers will have their unfiltered cider on draft, free samples and we will be making cider “cocktails” (such as Red Skies at Night: 8oz of Cherry Cider & 8oz stout beer!). Join the Beermongers and Andy from Blue Mountain for an evening of cider tasting and education about the proper way to make cider.
Ommegang Beer Dinner: Washington D.C.
6:30PM-10:30PM @ Birreria Paradiso/Pizzeria Paradiso Georgetown
Four delectable courses complemented by 6 beer pairings, come indulge on a Monday evening with the head brewer of Brewery Ommegang at Birreria Paradiso. 6:30 & 9:00 PM seatings. Call for reservations:202-337-4936!
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Hitachino Brewery Night: Brooklyn, New York
6:00 PM until close @ Bar Great Harry
Visit one of the best beer bars in all of Brooklyn and sample beers from Japanese brewery, Hitachino Nest. This is a unique brewery with top notch beers, such as their Espresso Stout (personal favorite), Real Ginger Brew, White Ale, the XH (matured in sake casks) and the Red Rice Ale. Try them all!!! Oh and FREE meats and cheeses!
Highland Brewery Night: Sarasota, Florida
4:00PM-12:00AM @ World of Beer
Highland Brewing Co. out of Asheville, NC will feature their 15th Anniv.auld Ahshevile Ale, Black Mocha Stout, Gaelic Ale, Kashmir IPA, Oatmeal Porter, St.Terese’s Pale Ale and their Tasgall Ale. World of Beer is a family friendly establishment until 7:00PM and there will be specials on draft sampler platters and givaways.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Weyerbacher Tasting Night: New Haven, Connecticut
7:00PM-9:00PM @ Prime 16
Get here early if you want a seat and want to beat the crowd, as there will only be two hours to drink as many Weyerbacher beers as humanly possible. Every Wednesday, Prime 16 hosts FREE beer tastings. What a great idea!!!
Brewer’s Night with Elysian Brewing Co.: Bellingham, Washington
6:00PM-9:00PM @ Green Frog Cafe
Elysian Brewing Company out of Seattle, Washington is taking the trip North to Green Frog Cafe to taste a bunch of tasty beer with some surprises. Elysian Brewing Company is known for innovation, collaborations and some damn good IPA. For those that are attending this event, look for Trip IV, an interesting brew from Elysian and New Belgium!
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Lagunitas Hopstoopid & Cask Hairy Eyeball Tapping: Chicago, Illinois
7:00PM- 11:00PM @ Sheffield’s Wine and Beer Garden
Lagunitas Brewing Co. is the feature brewery for the month of January at Sheffield’s Wine and Beer Garden, so tonight all 6 taps will be Lagunitas beers: Pilsner, Pale Ale, IPA, Hopstoopid IPA, Cappuccino Stout & a very special keg of Cask Hairy Eyeball!! All pints will be $4.00 each.
Stout Tasting: Mt. Pleasent, South Carolina
5:30PM-7:30PM @ Wine a While
Sample several different styles of stouts from the classic to newer interpretations. All tasted beers will be on special with a $5 fee! Call 843 881-3155 to find out what beers will be featured!
Friday, January, 29, 2010
Founders Brewing Co. Tasting Event: Ann Arbor, Michigan
5:00PM-7:00PM @ Whole Foods Market
Come meet the folks from Founders and enjoy $3 pints of three different Founders brews served at the Wine and Craft Beer Bar. This event is free to attend! Want to know what will be on tap? Call (734) 997-7500.
Winter Ale Night: San Diego, California
5:00PM- 12:00AM @ Downtown Johnny Brown’s
Only….51 days of winter left, keep on enjoying those winter brews! There will be a complimentary pot of Carbonnade a la flamande and a selection of cheese from Taste in Hillcrest. Our usual Friday happy hour fare will also be available. And the beers (this is not a complete list): Mikkeller’s Santa’s Little Helper, Deschutes Abyss, Port Brewing Santa’s Little Helper, Lost Abbey Angel’s Share and Ale Smith’s Yulesmith.
Saturday, January 30, 2010
Strange brewFest: Port Townsend, Washington
1:00PM-9:00PM @ Waterstreet Brewing and Ale House
One of Beer Blotter’s favorite spots in the state of Washington, Waterstreet Brewing and Ale House is hosting the 6th Annual Strange brewFest. What to expect? ● Over 30 Northwest Breweries ● Live Music ALL Week-end ● Chainsaw Carving ALL Week-end ● Costume Contest- theme is Wild Things ● Zany Games & Entertainment ●(Saturday afternoon) Fusion Belly Dance Show,fire dancers, jugglers, and much much more. $25.00 Entry Fee (at the door). Be prepared to wait on a long line! It will be well worth it! Strange brew Fest continues on Sunday, January 31st from 1:00PM-6:00PM.
New Belgium Ranger IPA Release Party: Chicago, Illinois
8:00PM-3:00AM @ Will’s Northwoods Inn
Tonight is the pre-release party for New Belgium’s Ranger IPA. With the nation-wide release date is February 1st, those in attendance will be envied by all! There is no cover charge and no need to RSVP to this event. The commercial description of this IPA reads as: This clear amber beauty bursts at the starting gate with an abundance of hops: Cascade (citrus), Chinook (floral/citrus), and Simcoe (fruity) lead off the beer, with Cascade added again for an intense dry hop flavor. Brewed with pale and dark caramel malts that harmonize the hop flavor from start to finish…
Sunday, January 31, 2010
Beef & Beer: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
5:00PM-9:00PM @ South Philadelphia Tap Room
Tickets are $50 per person for this all you can eat & drink event.
BEEF AND BEER—> what a way to end the week right! All you can eat hormone-free prime rib, marinated mushrooms, house-smoked brisket tacos and beef tartar, all made from local, grass-fed cows, plus all you can drink firkins from your favorite local breweries. Featured beer will include firkins of Tröegs Nugget Nectar, Weyerbacher Hops Infusion, Sly Fox Chester County Bitter and Philadelphia Brewing Company’s newest seasonal, a Scotch Ale – in addition to a few surprises. Tickets are available for purchase on location, over the phone at 215.271.7787, or on the venue’s website.
Stout Fest: Chicago, Illinois
11:00 AM until close @ Quenchers Saloon
LAST DAY FOR STOUT FEST. Spend the last day of January among many amazing stouts. Here are a few examples of the amazing beers on tap: Founder’s Breakfast Stout, Avery’s Out of Bounds Stout, Hitachino Espresso Stout and Left Hand Oak Aged Imp Stout. Stouts are great on Sundays…and any day for that matter.
See everyone next week for events in February! If anyone attends an event, wants us to add an event or tried a beer at an event, please leave a comment or email us at beerblotter@gmail.com! Cheers!
