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Events for
MARCH 12, 2008
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Once Upon A Nation
Tippler’s Tour
Independence Living History Center
3rd & Chestnut Streets
215-629-4026
www.onceuponanation.org
5:30 p.m. $30
Once Upon A Nation presents The Tippler’s Tour – “Cheers” to the spirits of ’76! Experience Philly Beer Week by enjoying traditional drinks and a sip of 18th-century history at Colonial and modern-day watering holes as your Colonial guide shares light-hearted tales of the taverns of old. Limited availability so buy your tickets now!
Sweet 16 of Beer
Tir Na Nog
1600 Arch St.
267-514-1700
www.tirnanogphilly.com
6-8 p.m., $16 for the event- a buck a beer!
Not your typical “Irish Pub” with the many spaces and separate rooms, and not your everyday beer bar, but a great place to kick off the Sweet 16 of beers! Join us in a sampling of 16 different beers, from Allagash white and Abita Purple Haze to Sierra Nevada Porter and Weyerbacher Hop Infusion, and 12 more great beers in between to see which beer comes out as the winner. Mark your brackets and your tasting notes on place mats designed for this event. Who will be in the elite eight? Who will be in the final four? Which two beers will tip off for the grand finale? It’s up to you to pick the Champion! Three oz. samples with selected appetizers to complement the beer selections. A guaranteed night of fun and great-tasting beer!
Test your Beer I.Q
The P.O.P.E
1501 E. Passyunk Ave.
215-755-5125
www.myspace.com/pubonpassyunkeast
9 p.m.
North Coast Brewing sponsors "Test Your Beer I.Q.". Free to play, win prizes.
Local Breweries Self-Guided Tour
7 Breweries and 8 Bars
6 p.m.-Midnight
$4 Pints until the sixtel runs dry.
Locations:
1. Jose Pistolas - Iron Hill - Vienna Lager
2. Good Dog - Dock Street - Satellite Espresso Porter
3. Misconduct - Flying Fish - Bourbon Abbey Dubbel
4. Black Sheep - Yards - Thomas Jefferson Tavern Ale
5. Devil's Alley - Sly Fox - Seamus Red Ale
6. Nodding Head - Nodding Head - BPA
7. Fergie's - Tröeg's - Nugget Nectar
8. Mcgillin's - Everyone
The event starts at Jose Pistolas and we will move from bar to bar. After we finish the sixtel at each bar we will progress to the next location. The locations are numbered in the order we will progress. This is a going to be a great night with local brewers leading a tour through some of their favorite watering holes in Center City.
Discussion with Chef Proprietor Walter Staib & Yards Brewmaster Tom Kehoe
The City Tavern
138 South 2nd St. at Walnut
215-413-1443
www.citytavern.com
6 p.m. $45,tax & gratuity are additional.
Join Chef Proprietor Walter Staib & Yards Brewmaster Tom Kehoe as they dedicate the evening to conversation & questions about the “Ales of the Revolution,” and the historic figures who made them famous. The evening will feature a four-course meal of authentic colonial fare paired with selections from Yards’ "Ales of the Revolution" for a unique taste of history. More than just a social event, imbibing a beverage or two was a way of life for the colonists. Find out why ales and stouts were as popular in colonial days as they are today. Raise a toast to these historical beverages and learn about their important role in helping create history.
Southampton Brewing Night
For Pete's Sake
900 S. Front St.
Sponsored by Stockertown Beverage.
Harpoon Tasting
The Foodery
837 N. 2nd St.
5-7 p.m.
Food & Beer Samplings with Harpoon.
Try Harpoon IPA, UFO & Hibernian Ale. Sponsored by Origlio Beverage.
World's Most Expensive Beers
With Stephen Beaumont
Monk’s Café
264 South 16th St.
215-545-7005
www.monkscafe.com
7 p.m. $95
Monk's Café presents... The World's Most Expensive Beers Dinner! (Well, Not Really, But Highlighting Some of the Most Expensive - and Controversial - Beers in the World) Featuring Your Host, Stephen Beaumont. We've held many amazing beer dinners with this world-traveling writer, but this may be the most outrageous idea that he has come up with thus far. Expect to be impressed with the sheer hedonism of this event. A keg of Cantillion St. Lamvinous and a few bottles of the rare Samuel Adams Utopias are two of the beers that will be featured. This will obviously be a pricey event, but what the hell...just go for it! Tickets go on sale January 21st.
Lancaster Brewing Night
Race Street Cafe
208 Race St.
Sponsored by Stockertown Beverage.
Sierra Nevada Beer Dinner
Aspen Restaurant
747 N. 25th Street
215-23-ASPEN
www.theaspenrestaurant.com
7 p.m.
A voyage to Northern California through the succulent food of the Aspen Restaurant and the award-winning beers of Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. Join noted Aspen Chef Robert Marzinsky and Sierra Nevada assistant brewmaster Terence Sullivan as they pair the wonderful beers of one of the nation’s pioneers of the craft beer renaissance with the delectable offerings of this legendary Fairmount hangout. Limited seating is available, so please contact the Aspen Restaurant for all of the details.
Joe Sixpack Paired Beer Tasting
Johnny Brenda's Tavern
Frankford & Girard avenues
215-739-9684
www.johnnybrendas.com
7 p.m. $25 Tix here
Meet Joe Sixpack Beer Reporter of the Philadelphia Daily News and enjoy the new dining room at this Fishtown landmark, with a special tasting matching four beers with 4 small plates. Tickets available online or at the bar. Author Don Russell will be reading from his newly released Joe Sixpack's Philly Beer Guide: A Reporter's Notes on the Best Beer-Drinking City in America.
Leffe Brown Drink Specials
The Khyber
56 S. 2nd St.
215-238-5888
www.thekhyber.com
5-7 p.m.
Leffe Brown draft and glassware special
Geert Lindemans Beer Dinner
The Belgian Café
21st & Green streets
www.thebelgiancafe.com
6 p.m. $50
Meet the owner of the famed Brasserie Lindemans in Vlezenbeek, Belgium (just outside Brussels). Geert will discuss the process of making lambics (spontaneously fermented beer) and give a bit of family history. They've been brewing beer for many generations - the commercial brewery began in 1811. Chef Evan will
create a four-course dinner using Lindemans lambics. Don't miss this visit from this iconic brewery!
Happy Hour and Beer Quizzo
South Philadelphia Tap Room
1509 Mifflin St.
215-271-7787
www.myspace.com/sptr
5-10 p.m.
Happy Hour Prices at post-Happy Hour time! Brews from North Coast Brewery of Fort Bragg, Calif., from 5-8 p.m. North Coast Brewery rep Bob Gera is bringing some of the West Coast's finest beers and we will be practically giving them away! On draught, we will feature La Merle Saison, Pranqster Golden Ale, and Old Rasputin Imperial Stout (on the Nitro line!). We will also have samples of two brand new beers from North Coast: Old Plowshare Stout and Cru D'Or Organic Belgian Ale. Half-prrice North Coast drafts. Beer Nerd Quizzo starts at 8 p.m. Think you know a thing or two about beer? Let's find out. Test your skills against a gauntlet of beer nerd-related questions. Earn prizes from Taproom brewery sponsors, gift certificates, and the pride in knowing that you are good at something!
Taste the Rockies
Grey Lodge Pub
6235 Frankford Ave.
215-825-5357
7 p.m. Pay as you go.
Join us for an evening of Colorado beers, including:
- a firkin of Boulder Hazed and Infused.
- a sixtel of oak-aged Never Summer on draft
- a cool sixtel from Oskar Blues
- something special from Great Divide
- and something from Breckenridge.
- We'll also have Coors Extra Gold cans, which historically has been a solid little beer.
Belgian Beer Tasting
London Grill
2301 Fairmount Ave
215-978-4545
6 p.m. Pay as you go
A Belgian beer tasting featuring Duvel, Maredsous and Ommegang beers.
Brewery Tour and Tasting
Dock Street Brewery
701 S. 50th St.
215-726-2337
www.dockstreetbeer.com
7 and 8 p.m. Free.
Farmhouse Ales with the Guy Who Wrote the Book
Tria’s Fermentation School
1601 Walnut St.
215-972-7076
www.triacafe.com
6:30 p.m. $45
Phil Markowski of Southampton Publick House wrote the book on farmhouse ales – yes, it's called "Farmhouse Ales." He will lead you on a tutored tasting of of his own sublime farmhouse ales along with the best from Belgium and France.
Spaten Spring Bock Night
Bridgewater's Pub at 30th Street Station
30th & Market streets
215-387-4787
5-8 p.m.
www.spatenusa.com
Get a head start on spring with the classic lager from the famous German brewery.
Meet the Brewer: Tröegs' Brewing
The Standard Tap
901 N. 2nd St.
215-238-0630
www.standardtap.com
5-7 p.m.
The Standard Tap is hosting a meet-the-brewer night featuring brewmasters Chris and John Trogner from Tröegs'.
Heavy Seas: Beers from Clipper City Brewing
Bridgid’s Bar and Restaurant
726 N. 24th Street
Philadelphia, PA
215-232-3232
www.bridgids.com
6 p.m.
Meet the Brewer: Legacy Brewing
Presented by BeerAppreciation LLC
Oakmont National Pub
31 Eagle Road, Havertown
610-789-4000
www.beerappreciation.com
7-9 p.m.
The Oakmont National Pub - home to Havertown's best selection of craft beers - is hosting Legacy Brewing's brewmaster Scott Baver for a special night. Join Peter Cherpack from BeerAppreciation LLC at the Oakmont as we explore great beer from Reading's own Legacy brewing and talk about and taste what has made Legacy a success story.
A Victorious Beer Dinner
Four Seasons Hotel
130 N. 18th St.
215-963-1500
6:30 p.m. $65 - SOLD OUT
Bill Covaleski, Brewmaster for Victory Brewing Company, will be at the Four
Seasons to discuss his beers, which our Executive Chef, Martin Hamann
has paired perfectly with his four-course dinner. Limited to 30 people in the Swann Cafe.
Philly-Area Beer: Yeah, We've Got That
TJ's Everyday
35 Paoli Plaza, Paoli
www.lewbryson.com
6:30 p.m.
Join nationally-known beer writer Lew Bryson and local beer scene guru Bryan Kolesar of BrewLounge.com, at one of the hottest new beer bars in the area for a wild waltz through the full breadth of beer produced by local brewers. Bryson and Kolesar will lead you through the local harvest with details, suggestions, and brewery stories, while TJ's kitchen supports it all with a grand presentation of cuisine a la biere. Please reserve by March 1.
Avery Beer Dinner Hosted by Adam Avery
Jose Pistola's
263 S. 15th St.
215-545-4101
www.josepistolas.com
7 p.m. $65
Colorado's Avery Brewing Company joins owners Casey Parker and Joe Gunn for a five-course beer and food-pairing event. Each course will be accompanied by two beers. This event will be one-of-a-kind, true culinary experience as the Chef is given free license to create. A sampling of the evenings brews: Avery IPA, White Rascal, Hog Heaven, 2003 Czar, Samaels Ale and Collaboration not Litigation ale, plus other retired beers.
Introduction to Homebrewing Class
With Alan Folsom
Keystone Homebrew Supply
779 Bethlehem Pike, Montgomeryville
215-855-0100
7-9:30 p.m. $30
This class is led by Alan Folsom, a Keystone Homebrew Supply employee with over 25 years in the hobby, and a four-time winner of the prestigious Delaware Valley Homebrewer of the Year Award. Geared towards the first-time brewer the class will cover the basic equipment needed to homebrew and how it works. Participants (limited to 15) will get hands-on experience brewing, bottling, and tasting homebrew.
Meet the Brewer: Southampton Brewery
At For Pete’s Sake
900 S. Front St.
215-462-2230
www.forpetessakepub.com
7-9 p.m.
Food and Beer Sampling with Harpoon
The Foodery Northern Liberties
837 N. 2nd S.
215-238-6077
5-7 p.m.
Try harpoon IPA, UFO & Hibernian Ale.
Voodoo Beer Dinner.
ZoT
122 Lombard St.
267-639-3260
info@zotrestaurant.com
6:30 p.m. for seating at 7:15 p.m., $55 excluding tax & gratuity.
Four courses paired with Voodoo Brewing’s excellent beers. Please call for reservations.
Blue Point and Bluegrass
The Abbey
637 N. 3rd St.
7 p.m.
Come and sample some of the newest releases from Blue Point brewery at the infamous Abbey of the Northern Liberties. Enjoy hand selected offerings from Blue Point as you finger-pick your way through the line for their featured cask conditioned ales.
Chimay Sampling
Beneluxx
33 S. 3rd St.
Philadelphia, PA 19106
267-318-7269
www.beneluxx.com
8-10 p.m.
Join Luc “Bobo” Van Mechelen for a unique sampling of Chimay beers paired with Chimay cheeses.
Belgium Special Food and Beers
Eulogy Belgian Tavern
136 Chestnut St.
215-413-1918
www.eulogybar.com
8:00 pm pay as you go
Sample Brouwerij de Glazen Toren, Erpe-Mere, Belgium Special beers and food
Chili Cook Off
Rock Bottom Brewery
1001 King of Prussia Plaza, King of Prussia
610-230-2739
www.rockbottom.com
7:00 p.m. pay as you go
Chili Cook off and tapping of a chili infused brew.
Wild Blue Beer Party
The Blue Ox
7980 Oxford Ave.
215-728-9440
www.blueoxbistro.com
5:00 pay as you go
Wild Blue Beer Party Sampling with the new Wild Blue Beer and food pairings.
Meet The Brewer: Boulder Beer
The Foodery
837 N. 2nd St.
(2nd and Poplar)
215-238-6077
2–4 p.m.
Meet the Brewer with Marvin Simpson from Boulder Beer in Colorado.
Free Tasting from Harpoon Brewery
The Foodery
837 N. 2nd St.
(2nd and Poplar)
215-238-6077
www.fooderybeer.com
5-7 p.m.
Free tasting from Harpoon Brewery, Boston, Massachusetts.
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