You've Got Mail UPDATED

I was having a beer in a bar here in Glasgow, KY and I heard a song that I thought was the beginning of a Pavement song. The song was being played live by some local band. It was not a Pavement song, but "Jealous Again"" by the Black Crowes, which is not a bad song. But when I thought it was a Pavement song I thought "wow, they are fucking playing Pavement in fucking Glasgow, KY." Also, this was not a bar really, it was a BBQ joint that has decent beer—the only place in town with decent beer. Now I am back at my hotel room playing all my Pavement songs on shuffle looking for that song. I am not a giant fan, so do not have all the songs names at the top of my brain. Still, I am a fan enough to have all their music. I will update you if I find said song. While I am doing this I thought I'd share with you some fan mail I received and also let you know about an event that is happening tomorrow. I can't go. I will still be in KY for work. Onto the fan mail. {UPDATE BELOW}

I received this comment on my post about Bitch Beer's upcoming event:

First let me point out that this comment is basically anonymous. If you click on his/her profile link there is no info or blog associated with his/her name. I am assuming his/her profile name means Dirty Ass Kid. Let me answer his/her comment bit by bit.

Lots of good stuff here. I like all the parts about how this blog is good and other blogs suck. 
Clearly sarcastic. That is fine. A lot of my blog is sarcastic and tongue in cheek. He is referencing my comment: "There are bad blogs. There are good blogs." I never said my blog was a good blog. I've posted less than 50 times in the last three years. It is clearly a "bad blog."

There are all sort of people taking trips and doing things that you could crap on, but you won't. That's damned decent of you. 
Not sure what he/she is getting at. I've taken trips and done lots of things. You just have to look back a few years. Or look other places . . .  Is he/she trying to come to the defense of Bitch Beer? I never said they are a bad blog. They have done a lot more than this blog has done in the last three years. I was pimping an event of theirs. I obviously don't think they suck. 

You my friend have a clear gift, zero content, but a gift. I look forward to future articles where you shit on things you don't like. Its easily my favorite thing about your blog. 
Yes, true, not a lot of content here as of late. I've been contenting other places. Maybe one day I will pick back up on my Euro Beer thing. I mean after all, that trip only took place 8 years ago. Glad he/she likes me shitting on things I don't like. He/she should read my Twitter feed.

Now about tomorrow's event . . .

Meridian Hive is having a grand opening. I guess this will make them "official." They had presale tickets. I can not promise they are selling tickets at the door, but what do you have to do tomorrow? It's Saturday. YOLO. I've never had any of their mead, but I like that they exist. The idea is nice.

UPDATE

So I found the song, duh, it was " Box Elder." Now these two songs may not seem the same, but they way the started "Jealous Again" made me immediately think "Box Elder."

Blog Talk 2 Real Talk (Bitch Beer Blog-a-Thon)

There are bad blogs. There are good blogs. I was gonna talk a load of shit about some local beer blog, but why bother? I ain't gonna be a bully, even though at this point they are probably considered a bigger blog. Can a lesser, wimpier entity be considered a bully? Maybe I'd be a Robin Hood of sorts, blogwise—stealing from the content rich, to give to the content deprived. Only one problem—said blog sucks, nothing good to steal and share with you, my poor readers. So, instead, let me spread some love for a far less sucky blog. Love is what craft beer, or should I say Craft Beer, is all about, right? Who cares if the beer tastes like swill, or their marketing blows, or their taproom is boring . . . they are really good people. Everything is awesome! Anyway, Bitch Beer is having a bitch-a-thon, I mean a blog-a-thon. Don't look at me, I have no idea what a blog-a-thon is.

Basically, they need money for Europe. I'd poo poo on this idea too, but somebody has to go to Europe and it's not gonna be me this year. I'll be there from 10pm-1am. I'll be the one not wearing a fedora. Maybe they will let me do some guest blogging.  

Facebook RSVP here.

Cuvée Coffee [CROWLER NIGHT] featuring La Condesa & Dogfish Head

Put that beer down and listen to this. Or rather, read this. There is an event happening next week that Cuvée REALLY wants you to know about. I was going to count the number of times they plugged it on Twitter recently, but got tired of counting at 15. So go and tell 'em Bitch Beer sent you.

Tuesday, April 28 at 5:00pm - 9:00pm

Cuvee Coffee Bar, 2000 E 6th St, Austin, Texas 78702

Prepare thyselves, ATX. It's Taco & Beer pairing time. Our great Crowler Night tradition continues with an array of specially selected beers from Dogfish Head Brewery paired perfectly with tacos from the famous La Condesa food truck, El Cubico.

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BONUS: One VIP winner will win a Free Crowler & Free Food. Must be redeemed in person during the event.
Winner randomly selected from RSVP list ➜ [RSVP Now]
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BEERS: Aprihop, Burton Baton, Sixty One and Black & Blue
TACOS: Pollo, Carnitas, Acelgas and Elotes (on the cobb)

BONUS BONUS:
The local Dogfish Head rep will be there to provide insight to the brewery as well as to giveaway SWAG throughout the night.

BONUS BONUS BONUS:
Tacos! Beers! Bonuses!

Do that FB RSVP thing.

ABG: Summer Issue Cover and Party Tease

We are so teasing you right now. Proofs are approved. Summer is here. Issue release party is happening June 28th at Billy's on Burnet. More info later.

Ticket Giveaway: OCFF BLAZING SADDLES Quote-Along Beer Party Rolling Roadshow

Ok, first two commenters that reply with the correct answer win a pair of tickets. This is what you will win tickets to: BLAZING SADDLES Quote-Along Beer Party Rolling Roadshow.

1. Everyone must be 21, you and your guest.
2. You must be able to attend the party, don't win tickets and not go. That is lame. I've done it before and you feel like a douchebag.

At last year's OCFF, what was printed on Ranger Creek's Rob Landerman's tshirt?

hint: check out the Craft Austin archives.

More 2012 Off-Centered Film Fest

First let me say, I will be giving away 2 pairs of tickets to the BLAZING SADDLES Quote-Along Beer Party Rolling Roadshow later today. So stick around.

There is a lot going on, besides the Rolling Roadshow.

FRIDAY, APRIL 20^th – Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar

ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST DOGFISH HEAD BEER FEAST – 7:00 PM

Join Sam Calagione, founder of Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, for an evening of off-centered ales and incredibly awesome food from Alamo Drafthouse Executive Chef John Bullington. Attendees will be treated to a breathtaking 6 course Italian feast, paired with 8 beers from Dogfish Head Craft Brewery. Sam Calagione will be bringing special, hard to come by Dogfish Head kegs with enough character and nuance to stand up to any wine. See the link below to download the full menu for this event with beer pairings and prepare for some intense yearning.

Event Ticket Purchase:

http://drafthouse.com/movies/ocffonce_upon_a_time_in_the_west_dogfishhead_beer/austin

WAINY DAYS SCREENING – 10:30 PM

Join us for a screening of the hilarious hit web series WAINY DAYS with series creator David Wain in attendance along with special guests Jo Lo Truglio and Ken Marino. We will be exploring the best episodes of all 5 seasons and debuting some never before seen outtakes and deleted scenes from the recent feature film Wanderlust while enjoying some Dogfish Head brews.

Event Ticket Purchase:

http://drafthouse.com/movies/ocffwainy_days_w_wain_truglio_marino/austin

ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE LAMAR

1120 South Lamar Boulevard, Austin, TX 78704

SATURDAY, APRIL 21^st – Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar

BEST OF THE SHORTS CONTEST SCREENING – 7:30 PM

Sam Calagione and crew will be at the Alamo Drafthouse on S. Lamar enjoying some pints and celebrating some Western off-centered films. 18 of the short films submitted will be screened including the first, second and third place films. This year for the first time an Audience Award will be presented to the short film that receives the most online votes. The top 10 shorts, as determined by our esteemed panel of judges, are now online for viewing and voting at http://vote.offcenteredfilmfest.com/. Vote for your favorite film and then join us at the screening when the winners are announced!

Event Ticket Purchase:

http://drafthouse.com/movies/ocff_best_of_the_shorts_contest_screening/austin

ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE LAMAR

1120 South Lamar Boulevard, Austin, TX 78704

TICKETS ARE ON SALE NOW!

OFCC WEB SITE: http://www.offcenteredfilmfest.com/home

ALAMO DRAFTHOUSE WEB SITE: http://www.drafthouse.com/

And remember, 2 pairs of tickets will be given away to the BLAZING SADDLES Quote-Along Beer Party Rolling Roadshow later today. I don't know, say, around 3pm. Don't hold me to that. Let's just say

Off-Centered Film Fest BLAZING SADDLES Quote-Along Beer Party Rolling Roadshow

The Dogfish Head/Alamo Drafthouse Off-Centered Film Fest is happening next week. They are kicking it off with the BLAZING SADDLES Quote-Along Beer Party Rolling Roadshow. This party was awesome last year. They of course have more events happening, but this one takes (or took) the cake. You wanted a good beer fest . . . here you go. Take a peek at this beer list:

(512) BREWING COMPANY IPA
(512) BREWING COMPANY A firkin of Pecan Porter with Toasted Coconut and Dried Cherry
ADELBERT'S Dancin' Monks Dubbel Ale
ADELBERT'S Tripel B Tripel Ale
AUSTIN BEER WORKS Black Thunder
AUSTIN BEER WORKS The Number 6 (blend of Golden Fist Belgian Style Golden Ale and Battle Axe Imperial Red)
CIRCLE BREWING COMPANY Alibi Blonde
CIRCLE BREWING COMPANY Special TBA Beer
DOGFISH HEAD CRAFT BREWED ALES Indian Brown Ale
HOPS & GRAIN Pale Dog Pale Ale
HOPS & GRAIN Greenhouse Belgian Imperial Stout
INDEPENDENCE BREWING COMPANY Stash IPA
INDEPENDENCE BREWING COMPANY Lupulust
JESTER KING CRAFT BREWERY Cask of Noble King Hoppy Farmhouse Ale
JESTER KING CRAFT BREWERY Gravity keg of Jester King/Mikkeller Beer Geek Rodeo
LIVE OAK BREWING COMPANY Gravity cask of Hefeweizen
LIVE OAK BREWING COMPANY Smoked Big Bark Amber Lager
RANGER CREEK BREWING AND DISTILLING Lucky Ol' Sun Belgian Ale
RANGER CREEK BREWING AND DISTILLING Strawberry Milk Stout
REAL ALE BREWING Devil's Backbone
REAL ALE BREWING Special TBA Beer
ROGNESS Ost London Porter
ROGNESS Rook Scotch Ale
SOUTH AUSTIN BREWING Saison D'Austin
SOUTH AUSTIN BREWING Belgian Style Golden Ale
THIRSTY PLANET BREWING Buckethead IPA
THIRSTY PLANET BREWING Jittery Monk Smoked Coffee Dubbel
TWISTED X Twisted X Premium Lager Fuego Jalapeno Pilsner

Each will be available as a 4oz pour for $3. Note: many of the more rare/special brews might go fast so be sure to come early!

ABG Spring Issue Dudes!

Whoah, been awhile, huh? If you have not noticed, most of my time goes toward Austin Beer Guide these days. Which is why I am throwing up this post. We are set to release our spring issue. Read it. And come party with us at the Black Star Co-op next Monday. All the details are here.

RSVP on FB too.

I'll try to keep in touch, once in awhile at least. Love you.

ABG Winter Issue Release Party January 26, 7pm @ Draught House

WHEN: Thursday, January 26, 7pm

WHERE: Draught House Pub and Brewery

WHAT: Come celebrate the latest issue of the Austin Beer Guide at our release party. We will also be awarding the winners of our Best of 2011 Readers Poll. If that is not enough (we know what you want, good beer) we will also have be a keg of the Bourbon Barrel Night RYE-der collaboration we brewed with Hops & Grain!

Jester King First Anniversary Party

Only one year old and already planning a big party:

We’ve put together a very special beer list for the event that we feel is truly one of a kind. The beer list is a reflection of our philosophy, which is to serve unfiltered, unpasteurized, naturally conditioned beer that embraces nature and the world beyond cultured brewers yeast.

Beer List

Boxer’s Revenge Wild Ale (Casks & Gravity Kegs)
Das Wunderkind! Sour Saison (Casks & Gravity Kegs)
Barrel Aged Sour Black Metal Imperial Stout (Gravity Kegs & Draught)
Barrel Aged Wild Commercial Suicide Dark Mild (Gravity Kegs & Draught)
Wytchmaker Farmhouse Rye IPA (Draught)
Mad Meg Farmhouse Provision Ale (Draught)
Le Petit Prince Farmhouse Table Beer (Draught)
Noble King Hoppy Farmhouse Ale (Draught)
Black Metal Farmhouse Imperial Stout (Draught)
Thrash Metal Farmhouse Strong Ale (Draught)
Bonnie the Rare Berliner Weisse (Draught)

Rare guest draughts, casks and gravity kegs from De Proef, Mikkeller and Ridgeway as well as Bavarian gravity kegs.

Very Special Mystery Guest Keg

Our anniversary party also reflects our philosophy in that we’re using it as a platform to promote other local, artisan businesses. The following local businesses will be in attendance sampling and selling their wares:

Buddha’s Brew
Id Soda
Cuvee Coffee
Texas Tea
Baby Zach’s Hummus
Austin’s Best Soup
Confituras Small batch, locally sourced jams, jellies and preserves
Jaymee Luu Jewelry

We expect a few additional local businesses to join us as well. We’ll keep you posted. For any local, artisans wishing to participate, please e-mail events@jesterkingbrewery.com or call 512-584-9990.

During the party, music and entertainment will be provided by:

The Vintage 15
The Jake Levinson Band
Clyde & Clem’s Whiskey Business
Megan Le Fay (Tarot card reading)

Tickets to our 1st Anniversary Party & Market are $20 and will only be available through online, pre-sale. The price of the ticket includes entrance to and use of the brewery grounds, parking, a spot on any or all of the tours and a souvenir glass. The sizes of our free sample pours will be reduced from our normal tastings so that guests can sample all of the nearly 20 different artisan beers we’ll have available.

Tickets are available for purchase. Congrats JK!

Saint Arnold Austin Scavenger Hunt

Ok, you have until Sunday to turn in your photos. Get on it. Actually don't, we want to win the kegerator. So don't go around drinking good beers and taking photos of yourself and get invited to a party with a chance to win a kegerator—let us handle it. More info here.

A Sunday Bike Ride with Craft Austin and BeerTown Austin

I'm really sick of those BTA guys. They keep getting me involved in shit. First it was the Austin Beer Guide. Now they keep roping me into events with them for Austin Beer Week. Dudes, I just want to enjoy the week and drink some beer. LEAVE ME ALONE.

But still, you should come bike with us (and these other things):

SUNDAY 10-23 THE ULTIMATE FANBOY BIKE PUB CRAWL OFF STRIKES MFin’ BACK

Yes, the most popular event (in our opinion) of Austin Beer Week 2010 returns with a lazy, last minute, procrastinatin’, lackadaisical MFin’ attitude. And by lazy, I mean that we’ve trimmed this crawl down to only three stops, yeah, lazy. Less bike, more pub for your money!

3ish PM FLYING SACUER > 4ISH PM DRAUGHT HOUSE (for the MFin’ Beer’ Olympics!) > 6ish PM BILLY’S ON BURNET (time to replenish those calories lost to biking with MFin’ COBRAS)

Bring cash, IDs, bikes, and bad attitudes!

Draught House 43rd Anniversary Party - THE LIST

The party is happening Saturday 10/22 from 1-10 PM, kicking off Austin Beer Week (more on that later). Check out this good stuff from DH :

Our 43rd Anniversary Party with a nice selection of craft cellared, soured, barrel aged, cask and otherwise fun beers. Food from Sugar Shack BBQ. Music from the massive vinyl collection of DJ JBL.

[Partial List]

KEG
(512) Whiskey Double Pecan Porter
Brooklyn 2007 Monster
Brooklyn 2009 Black Chocolate Stout
Deschutes Jubel 2010
Deschutes Black Butte XXIII
Draught Folie - a sour we blended at New Belgium
Independence Oak Aged Anniversary Ale
Jester King Wine Barrel Commercial Suicide - gravity keg
Jester King Boxers Revenge Wild Provision Ale - gravity keg
Jester King Das Wunderkind! Wild Table Beer - gravity keg
Jester King Farmhouse Black Metal
Jester King Farmhouse Wytchmaker
Live Oak Old Treehugger
New Belgium Ooh La La
New Belgium Vrienden
Rahr La Grange Saison
Real Ale WT3F?!
Sierra Nevada Brewer's Reserve Grand Cru
Sierra Nevada Ovila Saison
Southern Star Double Dry Hopped Pro-Am Cascadian Dark Ale
Twisted X Senor Viejo
Victory Helios Saison

FIRKINS
(512) IPA dry "hopped" with apricots
Austin Beerworks Fire Eagle IPA
Bear Republic Pete Brown
Bear Republic Racer 5
Great Divide Yeti - with a twist
Green Flash Imperial IPA
Lagunitas Dogtown Pale Ale
Lagunitas Maximus
Left Hand Milk Stout - with a twist
Ranger Creek Jerky Mesquite Smoker Porter - made with real jerky!
Real Ale Lost Gold IPA

(512) Brewing 3rd Anniversary Open House

What: Fall Open House and release of (512) THREE. See below for tons of details.

When: Saturday, October 8, 1pm-5pm

Where: (512) Brewing Co., 407 Radam, F200

Much more info from (512):

Come taste the NEW (512) THREE Belgian Style Tripel

Get two free tastes. Buy a new Limited Edition (512) 3rd Anniversary Glass for $10 and we'll use your new glass as the tasting glass. Cash and checks only please.

Bring one non perishable items to benefit Bastrop county fire victims and receive one additional free beer ticket.

We will be projecting the TEXAS/OU Game

PARKING - PLEASE CARPOOL AND DESIGNATE A DRIVER!!! - PARKING
Please try and park in lots near the brewery before parking in the neighborhood across from the brewery. Suggested lots: Bender Bar (turn north just east of the brewery on Radam - EAT THERE AFTERWARDS! St John’s Lutheran Church (easiest access is from East bound Ben White Access Road) We will also be parking cars perpendicular to Radam in the grassy area near the entrance (see parking attendant). Please do not park illegally in the neighborhood, as cars will be TOWED Please observe our neighbor’s parking signs (this makes up 4 or 5 spots in total)

TAKE THE BUS!
Ride Capital Metro to the SOUTH CONGRESS TRANSIT CENTER and walk west on Radam
http://www.capmetro.org/planner/

Children are welcome, but they must be supervised at all times.

Texas Wins 4 Medals at GABF, 3 for Austin

GABF was fun. Duh, right? It was really fun for these guys:



Congratulations to NXNW, Austin Beerworks, Uncle Billy's and Humperdink's. Well deserved.

TCBF - Special Brew Tapping Schedule

Tomorrow is the big day. The Texas Craft Brewers Festival! There will be plenty of beer to be had, but below is the limited, SPECIAL beer list and tapping times. Plan accordingly:

1:00 pm
Ranger Creek Brett-Barrel La Bestia Aimable
(Belgian-style dark strong ale)-Aged for 6 months in oak with 3 strains of Brettanomyces sp. giving characteristics of leather, fig, oak, tobacco, cherry, and subtle earthy horse blanket. 9.4%

1:30 pm
(512) Pale - Dry hopped with Apollo - cask-conditioned firkin - 5.8% ABV

2:00 pm
Real Ale Empire- IPA aged in American oak wine barrels for seven months - ABV 6.6%

2:30 pm
Jester King Black Metal Imperial Stout (whiskey/oak)
Pitch black with huge notes of chocolate, roast, coffee, burnt malt and alcohol balanced by aggressive hop bitterness. Cask-conditioned firkin with oak cubes soaked in Tennessee whiskey. 10.4% ABV

3:00 pm
Live Oak Wet Hop Oaktoberfest - cask-conditioned firkin - 5.8% ABV

3:30 pm
St. Arnold Divine Reserve No. 11 - Double IPA - cask-conditioned firkin - 8.9% ABV

4:00 pm
Austin Beerworks Mr. Falcon - Yipee, Ki, Yay. cask-conditioned firkin - 5.9% ABV

4:30 pm
Real Ale Morgul Ale- Another recent addition to the Mysterium Verum line. Our Porter (sans coffee) aged in Kentucky bourbon barrels for 7 months - ABV 5.6%

5:00 pm
(512) Double IPA - cask-conditioned firkin - 9% ABV

5:30 pm
Jester King Wytchmaker Rye IPA (whiskey/oak) -Wytchmaker Rye IPA cask-conditioned firkin with oak cubes soaked in Tennessee whiskey - 7.0% ABV

Brewtopia at Central Market: WESTGATE

As promised, below are the Brewtopia events happening at the Westgate Central Market:

Wednesday, September 14, 2011
4 – 7 p.m. Breckenridge Brewery, Sampling in the Beer Department
Todd Usry, Brew Master
Cost: Free

Thursday, September 15, 2011
4 – 7 p.m. Woodchuck Cider, Sampling in the Beer Department
Regional Representative
Cost: Free

Pyramid & Magic Hat Brewery, Sampling in the Beer Department
Regional Representative
Cost: Free

Boston Beer Company, Sampling in the Beer Department
Local Representative
Cost: Free

Friday, September 16, 2011
4 – 7 p.m. Real Ale Brewing Company, Sampling in the Beer Department
Local Representative
Cost: Free

Saturday, September 17, 2011
1 – 4 p.m. Brewery Ommegang, Sampling in the Beer Department
Representative
Cost: Free

Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, Sampling in the Beer Department
Local Representative Cost: Free

Sunday, September 18, 2011
1 – 4 p.m. Rahr & Sons Brewing Company, Sampling in the Beer Department
Fritz Rahr, Owner and Brew Master
Cost: Free

Tuesday, September 20, 2011
4 – 7 p.m. New Belgium Brewing, Sampling in the Beer Department
Local Representative
Cost: Free

Wednesday, September 21, 2011
4 – 7 p.m. Lagunitas Brewing Company, Sampling in the Beer Department
Regional Representative
Cost: Free

Thursday, September 22, 2011
4 – 6 p.m. Alamo Beer Company, Sampling in the Beer Department
Eugene Simor, Founder and Owner
Cost: Free

4 – 7 p.m. Original Sin Cider, Sampling in the Beer Department
Gidon Coll, Owner
Cost: Free

Friday, September 23, 2011
4 – 6 p.m. Brooklyn Brewery, Sampling in the Beer Department
Regional Representative
Cost: Free

4 – 7 p.m. Original Sin Cider, Sampling in the Beer Department
Gidon Coll, Owner
Cost: Free

Saturday, September 24, 2011
4 – 7 p.m. Harpoon Brewery, Sampling in the Beer Department
Local Representative
Cost: Free

Napa Smith Brewery, Sampling in the Beer Department
Don Barkley, Brew Master
Cost: Free

Monday, September 26, 2011
1 – 4 p.m. Real Ale Brewing Company, Sampling in the Beer Department
Brad Farbstein, Owner and Brew Master
Cost: Free

Brewtopia 2011: NORTH LAMAR

Brewtopia is back at Central Market, well it will be next week. September 14-27. Nothing mind melting for beer nerds, but some solid events lined up. Obviously geared towards the average CM shopper. Duh. Still, worth checking out. Below are the events happening at the North Lamar location. Get yr calender out and make your plans. I'll post Westgate events later:

Wednesday, September 14, 2011
4 – 7 p.m. Woodchuck Cider, Sampling in the Beer Department
Regional Representative
Cost: Free

Pyramid & Magic Hat Brewery, Sampling in the Beer Department
Regional Representative
Cost: Free

Thursday, September 15, 2011
4 – 7 p.m. Breckenridge Brewery, Sampling in the Beer Department
Todd Usry, Brew Master
Cost: Free

Boston Beer Company, Sampling in the Beer Department
Local Representative
Cost: Free

Friday, September 16, 2011
4 – 7 p.m. North Coast Brewing Company, Beer & Cheese pairing in the Beer Department
Tom Allen, Founder and Vice President
Cost: Free

6:30 – 9 p.m. A Night in Germany: Featuring Traditional Recipes Paired with Beers and Ales, Cooking Class in the Cooking School
Cindy Haenel, CM Cooking School Instructor
Cost: $45

Saturday, September 17, 2011
1 – 4 p.m. Rahr & Sons Brewing Company, Sampling in the Beer Department
Fritz Rahr, Owner and Brew Master
Cost: Free

Sunday, September 18, 2011
1 – 4 p.m. Brewery Ommegang, Sampling in the Beer Department
Representative
Cost: Free

Mendocino & Butte Creek Brewing, Sampling in the Beer Department
Local Representative
Cost: Free

11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Smoke & Beer, Cooking Class in the Cooking School
Amanda Wright, CM Cooking School Instructor
Jeremy Wright, Grillmaster
Cost: $50


Monday, September 19, 2011
4 – 7 p.m. New Belgium Brewing, Sampling in the Beer Department
Local Representative
Cost: Free

Tuesday, September 20, 2011
4 – 7 p.m. Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, Sampling in the Beer Department
Terence Sullivan, Brew Master
Cost: Free

Wednesday, September 21, 2011
4 – 7 p.m. Lagunitas Brewing Company, Sampling in the Beer Department
Regional Representative
Cost: Free

Thursday, September 22, 2011
4 – 6 p.m. Brooklyn Brewery, Sampling in the Beer Department
Regional Representative
Cost: Free

4 – 7 p.m. Original Sin Cider, Sampling in the Beer Department
Gidon Coll, Owner
Cost: Free

Friday, September 23, 2011
4 – 7 p.m. Harpoon Brewery, Sampling in the Beer Department
Local Representative
Cost: Free

Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, Sampling in the Beer Department
Local Representative
Cost: Free

6:30 – 9 p.m. Easy Indian Favorites Paired with Ales & Beers, Cooking Class in the Cooking School
Chaya Rao, Vegetarian Chef & Food Blogger
Cost: $50

Saturday, September 24, 2011
1 – 4 p.m. Real Ale Brewing Company, Sampling in the Beer Department
Brad Farbstein, Owner and Brew Master
Cost: Free

6:30 – 9 p.m. Brewtopia with Real Ale, Cooking Class in the Cooking School
Scot Loranc, CM Cooking School Instructor
Cost: $50

Monday, September 26, 2011
6:30 – 9 p.m. Cooking with Beer, Cooking Class in the Cooking School
Christina Lee and Amanda Wright, CM Cooking School Instructors
Cost: $45

Open the Taps Austin Launch

WHAT: The Launch of Open The Taps in Austin
 
WHEN: Saturday, October 15 · 2:00pm - 8:00pm
 
WHERE: Draught House Pub and Brewery, 4112 Medical Pkwy
 
More from Open the Taps:

Help celebrate the launch of Open The Taps in Austin!Open The Taps is a grassroots, non-profit consumer advocacy group representing craft beer enthusiasts in Texas. Our goal is to change laws and regulations surrounding the craft beer industry in our state.

Come out to Draught House Pub & Brewery to chat with the board members of Open The Taps and join the movement to make Texas more craft beer friendly!

There are two membership levels available:
Base Membership: $35/year and includes a tshirt
100 4 100 (Austin): $100/year and includes a tshirt and inclusion in our focus groups that help determine the agenda, as well as invites to special events!

We take cash and credit card payments to sign up for membership.

http://www.openthetaps.org

Beer Dork Night: Belgium

From Aviary:

Increase Your Alcohol Awareness with
“Beer Dork Night: Belgium”

Aviary Lounge to Host an Evening with Beer & Food Pairings

Austin, Texas (August 23, 2011) – Austin boutique shop, Aviary Lounge & Decor, presents another creative occasion with their latest event “Beer Dork Night: Belgium” on Thursday, Sept 1 at 8 pm.

The lounge features a flight of six different Belgium beers from the U.S and beyond as well as great food to match. Limited seating will be available.

To reserve a spot, please email marco@aviarydecor.com, and the event is be $40 per person.

Aviary is located at 2110 S. Lamar, Austin and is open Tuesday to Saturday 12am to 12am, Sunday 3pm to 10pm. For more information call 916-4445 or go online to aviarylounge.com.