(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.

Duel of the Chefs (With Independence Brewing)

 

Happening this Sunday at Judges' Hill Restaurant:

Check this out..... Beer and Wild Game Pairing featuring Independence Brewing Co. and Broken Arrow Ranch. Chef Jonathan Gelman of The Driskill Grill vs. Chef Rob Snow of Judges' Hill Restaurant to benefit Sustainable Food Center!!! Guests decide the winner!!! 6 Courses - $55/ Person

Only a handful of tickets left.

Two Events Outside Austin....

.... that I probably will not be going to.



Camp Beer IV: From Scandinavia, With Love
Sunday, March 6, 2011




The Texas Beer Fest
May 7, 2011

The Penguin and the Bismark

Happening at the High Ball:

We will pour 3.5oz of Tactical Nuclear Penguin and 1.75oz pour of Sink the Bismark respectively and pair with complimentary snacks as well as tossing in another taster or two of another fine craft beer.

Not for me, but maybe you'd like to go.

Tickets ($55)

More info on ABW Last Call

Further info on ABW's Last Call. Can't wait to try Indy's Red IPA and of course one of my favorites, LIVE OAK PRIMUS!:

Highlights include favorites and extremely rare beers:

(512) Brewing
- Whiskey Barrel Aged Double Pecan Porter - Cask
- ONE Brandy Barrel Aged
- TWO Double IPA

Real Ale
- 2009 Sisyphus - Cask
- Coffee Porter
- Devil's Backbone
- Mysterium Verum (a secret whiskey barreled aged beauty)

Live Oak
- Primus - Cask

Independence Brewing Company
- Stash IPA - Cask
- Convict Hill Stout - Cask
- 6th Anniversary Braggot
- Groovin' Leuven - Head Brewer Justin Rizza's Red IPA!

Everyone's guaranteed a pour, and numerous brewers and owners will be in attendance, including from Austin's brewpubs (Uncle Billys, NXNW, Draught House, Lovejoy's and Black Star Co-op) and soon-to-be brewers like South Austin Brewing Company, Deep Ellum Brewing, Adelberts Beer and others.

For noshing, the creative minds at the HighBall have delivered:

Cheese Plate
Featuring Chimay, Guinness Cheddar, Bleu, Wisconsin-Aged Cheddar, Fireman's 4 Beer Bread, Hops-Pickled Vegetables, Nuts, Fruit, Crackers

Sweet Potato Gaufrettes
Herbed Creme Fraiche

Beef Roulade
Smoked, Beer Braised Kale, Apple Mostarda

Pretzel Sliders
Pretzel Bread, Beer Braised Sausage, Slaw

Chocolate Stout Cake
Framboise Raspberry filling, Ganache coating

PLUS... all Last Call attendees receive a $10 off coupon good toward membership in the Texas Craft Brewers Guild.

ABW: Saint Arnold Divine Reserve Vertical Tasting #1-9

Wanna go to the DR Tasting with Brock Wagner during Austin Beer Week? Well, you better go sign up for the chance to BUY tickets. It's that limited. Winners will be chosen October 8.

I would love to go to this, but at $50, I just can't justify it. I'll be doing so much other stuff that week, can't swing it. Sounds awesome though.

Brewtopia Thursday

Coming up today at Central Market for Brewtopia:

NORTH LAMAR

Thursday, September 23, 2010
4 – 6 p.m. Boulevard Brewing Company, Sampling in the Beer Department
Steven Pauwels, Brew Master
Cost: Free

6:30 – 9 p.m. The Boulevard Gastropub, Cooking class in the Cooking School
Steven Pauwels, Brew Master, Boulevard & CM Cooking
School Staff
Cost: $60 per person
Class description: Founded in 1989, Boulevard Brewing Co. is the
Midwest’s home for fine ales and lagers. The Brewmaster will
discuss the mission (to produce fresh, flavorful beers using the
finest traditional ingredients and the best of both old and new
brewing techniques) as you enjoy: Unfiltered Wheat Beer, a GABF
gold medal winning brew and the best selling craft beer in the U.S.
that will be paired with Panzanella Salad; Single Wide IPA, an
American version of a style that originated in 18th C Great Britain,
that has a prominent flowery, grapefruit hop aroma, a moderate
caramel malt flavor and should pair perfectly with Indonesian-style
Shrimp Salad; Bob’s 47 Oktoberfest is a medium bodied, Munichstyle
lager and will be paired with Polpette (Fried Torpedo Shaped
Meatballs); Tank 7 Farmhouse Ale begins with fruity aromatics and
grapefruit hoppy notes that taper off to a peppery, dry finish and
complements Chicken Roulades with Taleggio Cheese; and The
Sixth Glass, a Belgian-style Strong Ale, is full bodied and will be
presented with Chocolate Mousse.

WESTGATE
Thursday, September 23, 2010

4 – 7 p.m. Victory Brewing Company, Sampling in the Beer Department
Cost: Free

Antonelli's Cheese Dinner & Pairing at 24 Diner

Just saw this come across the wires (facebook):

We are excited to partner up with Antonelli's Cheese Shop here in Austin to bring you a five course dinner with both beer & wine pairings! Seats are limited for this event, so please call us at 512-472-5400 or email info@24diner.com to reserve your spot!

24 DINER & ANTONELLI’S CHEESE SHOP PAIRING MENU

September 29 · 7:00pm - 9:00pm

GOUGÈRES
•Quicke’s Clothbound Cheddar Great Britain / Cow’s Milk / Firm
•Harpoon UFO White

FIRST COURSE
•Cheese Plate with Honeycomb, Pear Mostarda & Toasted Nuts
•Uplands Cheese Co. Pleasant Ridge Reserve Wisconsin / Cow’s Milk / Semi-Firm
•Pure Luck Hopelessly Blue Texas / Goat’s Milk / Blue
•Ommegang Hennepin

SECOND COURSE
•French Onion Soup with Beef Stock, Crouton & Hatch, Sweet & Red Onions
•Wildspitz Switzerland / Cow’s & Goat’s Milk / Semi-Soft
•Hoch-Ybrig Switzerland / Cow’s Milk / Firm
•Bedretto Switzerland / Cow’s Milk / Firm
•Real Ale Oktoberfest

THIRD COURSE
•Ravioli with Roasted Mushrooms, Mint, Caramelized Pecans & Brown Butter
•Robiola Tre Latte Italy / Cow’s, Goat’s & Sheep’s Milk / Soft Ripened
•Domaine Dominique Cornin, Mâcon-Chaintré, 2005

FOURTH COURSE
•Roasted Lamb on Risotto with Fried Goat Cheese & Charred Brussels Sprouts
•Taleggio Italy / Cow’s Milk / Washed Rind
•Sartori SarVecchio Wisconsin / Cow’s Milk / Hard
•Bianco Sardo Italy / Sheep’s Milk / Hard
•Redwood Hill Chèvre California / Goat’s Milk / Fresh Ripened
•Château des Tours, Côtes du Rhône, 2004

FIFTH COURSE
•French Bleu Tart with Champagne and Jasmine Poached Pear
•Saint Agur France / Cow’s Milk / Double Cream Blue Ripened
•Château Les Justices, Sauternes, 2004

$60 per person

Brewtopia @ North Lamar Central Market - Sept. 22 — Oct. 5

List of North Lamar events:

Wednesday, September 22, 2010
6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Beer Round-Up, Happy hour event on the Mezzanine
CM Cooking School Staff; Beer Experts; Bakers; and
Deli/Cheese Experts
Cost: $30 per person or $20 for two or more

Thursday, September 23, 2010
4 – 6 p.m. Boulevard Brewing Company, Sampling in the Beer Department
Steven Pauwels, Brew Master
Cost: Free

6:30 – 9 p.m. The Boulevard Gastropub, Cooking class in the Cooking School
Steven Pauwels, Brew Master, Boulevard & CM Cooking
School Staff
Cost: $60 per person
Class description: Founded in 1989, Boulevard Brewing Co. is the
Midwest’s home for fine ales and lagers. The Brewmaster will
discuss the mission (to produce fresh, flavorful beers using the
finest traditional ingredients and the best of both old and new
brewing techniques) as you enjoy: Unfiltered Wheat Beer, a GABF
gold medal winning brew and the best selling craft beer in the U.S.
that will be paired with Panzanella Salad; Single Wide IPA, an
American version of a style that originated in 18th C Great Britain,
that has a prominent flowery, grapefruit hop aroma, a moderate
caramel malt flavor and should pair perfectly with Indonesian-style
Shrimp Salad; Bob’s 47 Oktoberfest is a medium bodied, Munichstyle
lager and will be paired with Polpette (Fried Torpedo Shaped
Meatballs); Tank 7 Farmhouse Ale begins with fruity aromatics and
grapefruit hoppy notes that taper off to a peppery, dry finish and
complements Chicken Roulades with Taleggio Cheese; and The
Sixth Glass, a Belgian-style Strong Ale, is full bodied and will be
presented with Chocolate Mousse.

Friday, September 24, 2010
4 – 6 p.m. Sierra Nevada Brewing Company, Sampling in the Beer
Department
Terence Sullivan, Brew Master
Cost: Free

6:30 – 9 p.m. The Sierra Nevada Gastropub, Cooking class in the Cooking
School
Terence Sullivan, Brew Master, Sierra Nevada & CM Cooking
School Staff
Cost: $55
Class description: A standard in the industry, Sierra Nevada began
with experimentation by two home brewers. The company’s
dedication to quality products remains after almost thirty years of
production. Enjoy three brews that are available year round and
one seasonal beer, each paired with small plates that will
complement their unique qualities. As the Brew Master discusses
each beer and answers your questions, you’ll enjoy: Sierra Nevada
Pale Ale, an exceptionally full-bodied, complex character with a
fragrant bouquet & spicy flavor paired with Crispy, Spicy
Avocadoes with Cilantro; Torpedo Ale, an American IPA with
bold , assertive flavors and complex citrus, pine & herbal notes in
the aroma, paired with Cajun Shepherd’s Pie; Kellerweis, one of
the only American Hefeweizens made using the traditional Bavarian
style of open fermentation, paired with Frisée aux Lardons (Curly
Endive Salad with Bacon & a Poached Egg); and Tumbler
Autumn Brown Ale, with a gracefully smooth malt character, paired
with Chapa Bread filled with Coffee Rubbed Rib Eye.

Saturday, September 25, 2010
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. Breckenridge Brewery, Sampling in the Beer Department
Brew Master
Cost: Free

2 – 5 p.m. Real Ale Brewing Company, Sampling in the Beer Department
Brad Farbstein, Owner
Cost: Free

6:30 – 9 p.m. The Real Ale Gastropub, Cooking class in the Cooking School
Brad Farbstein, Owner, Real Ale & CM Cooking School Staff
Cost: $55
Class description: Real Ale Brewing Co. was founded in 1996 in the
small Hill Country town of Blanco. In 1998, Brad Farbstein bought
the small family owned brewery, which has seen a meteoric rise in
production. Enjoy sampling his brews while our Cooking School
staff creates dishes that will perfectly pair with them. Menu
includes: FULL MOON PALE RYE ALE, an assertive American
amber ale will be complemented by Hoosier Chicken with Potato
Chip Crust; FIREMAN #4 BLONDE ALE, refreshing blonde ale
that stands up to the Texas heat will be served with Mixed Green
Salad with Sichuan Peppercorns; OKTOBERFEST, brewed
using traditional Bavarian methods and the highest quality German
malt, hops and yeast. Well balanced and satisfying, this lager
should be complemented by the earthy richness of Hummus &
Toasted Pita Bread; BREWHOUSE BROWN, rich and roasty with
a dry finish, this delicious dark ale with be paired with Wild
Mushroom Struedel; and RIO BLANCO PALE ALE, a uniquely
Texas version of an English-style pale ale, has a crisp finish and a
delicate aroma that should be complemented by Grilled Lamb
Kebabs with Smoky Tomato Sauce.

Sunday, September 26, 2010
12 – 3 p.m. Breckenridge Brewery, Sampling in the Beer Department
Brew Master
Cost: Free

6:30 – 9 p.m. Outdoor Grilling, Cooking class on the Mezzanine
Louis Ortiz, CM Cooking School
Cost: $60
Cost: Fall is the best time for grilling in Texas. On our shaded
upstairs mezzanine, you'll learn the best way to prepare your pit,
build your fire and experience the pros and cons of gas vs. charcoal
grilling. Using a variety of seasonings and marinades, you will grill,
then enjoy these dishes paired with specialty beers: Burgers; Sirloin
Steak; Salmon; Chicken Breasts and Thighs; and Vegetables.

Monday, September 27, 2010
6:30 – 9 p.m. Rather Sweet Double Take, Cooking Class in the Cooking School
Rebecca Rather, Cookbook Author; Pastry Chef/Owner,
Rather Sweet Bakery, Fredericksburg
Cost: $55
Class description: Indulge in Rebecca’s delightful fall menu,
showcasing local seasonal produce and cheeses: Sweet Potato
Scones; Jailhouse Potato Cinnamon Rolls; Southern Comfort Apple
Pie; Apple Spiced Layer Cake with Caramel Swirl Icing; Savory
Crab & Shrimp Cheesecake with Baby Greens in Balsamic
Vinaigrette; and Individual Chocolate-Dipped Cheesecake Bites.
Samples will be paired with specialty beers.

Tuesday, September 28, 2010
6:30 – 9 p.m. Brewtopia: From Pint to Plate with Kent Rathbun, Cooking class
in the Cooking School
Kent Rathbun, Chef, Abacus, Jasper’s & Rathbun’s Blue Plate
Cost: $65
Class description: Who better to introduce you to our festival of
beers than a local favorite? You’ll learn to prepare these dishes that
include beer as an ingredient and how easy it is to pair beer with a
variety of flavors. Menu includes: Spicy Lamb Meatballs with Beer
Braised Vidalia Onions & Ancho Barbecue Sauce; Grilled Chicken
& Shishito Pepper Skewers with Jasmine Rice & Yellow Curry
Sauce; Pan Roasted Striped Bass, Bourbon Cream Corn & Texas
Peach Barbecue Sauce; and Cinnamon-Chocolate Molten Cake
with Cherry-Beer Ice Cream.

Wednesday, September 29, 2010
6:30 – 9 p.m. Louie’s Tex-Mex, Cooking class in the Cooking School
Louis Ortiz, CM Cooking School Instructor
Cost: $40
Class description: Learn to prepare Tex-Mex favorites at home,
using authentic fresh ingredients and traditional techniques. Menu
includes: Shrimp Campechana; Grilled Chicken Flautas; Blackened
Red Fish Enchiladas; and Shrimp & Chicken Chile Rellenos.

Thursday, September 30, 2010
6:30 – 9 p.m. Beer 101, Cooking class in the Cooking School
Seth Pollard, CM Beer & Wine Manager
Scot Loranc, CM Cooking School
Cost: $50
Class description: Explore the wonderful world of beer—history,
traditions, styles, and brewing terminology—as you taste an array
of CM’s best brews, paired with this beer-worthy menu: Wings with
Blue Cheese; Jalapeño Shrimp with Bacon & Sriracha Ranch Dip;
Bock-Marinated Brats with Homemade Mustard; Pulled Pork
Sliders with Potato Salad; and Mesquite Grilled Oysters with Hot
Sauce.

Friday, October 1, 2010
4 – 7 p.m. New Belgium Brewing Company, Sampling in the Beer
Department
Brew Master/Sensory Specialist
Cost: Free

6:30 – 9 p.m. Big 12 & Beer, Cooking class in the Cooking School
Christina Lee, CM Cooking School Instructor
Cost: $50
Class description: It’s tailgating season! We’ve paired great party
food and excellent beers for your enjoyment and inspiration. Menu
includes: Shrimp & Snapper Tacos with Cilantro Cream with an
American Pale Ale; Beef Satay with a Belgian Saison; Grilled
Venison Sausage with Cherry Ketchup with a British Porter; Cedar
Plank Salmon with Dill Crème Fraîche with a German Pilsner; and
Shortbread Cookies with a Scottish Ale.

Saturday, October 2, 2010
6:30 – 9 p.m. Shiner Beer Dinner, Cooking class in the Cooking School
Jaime Jurado, Shiner & CM Cooking School Staff
Cost: $60
Class description: Since 1909, the Spoetzl Brewery has been
handcrafting some of the finest beers in Texas. Sample these
delicious brews as Jaime discusses a little of the history and some
of the traditional techniques that produce: Shiner Oktoberfest with
its deep amber color and slightly toasted flavor pairs well with
Chicken Meatball Lasagnettes; and Shiner Bock, in the Bavarian
tradition, is strong and malty, with a smoothness developed over
months of cold aging and will be paired with Stuffed Pork Loin with
Sautèed Apples & Potato Dumplings. The Brew Master plans to
unveil special beers at this special dinner, so plan to join us.

Sunday, October 3, 2010
3 – 5:30 p.m. Home Brewing Workshop, Cooking class in the Cooking School
Cost: $10

Austin Beer Week - Saint Arnold Tasting

A hint of what's to come:

@franktex: Teaser for another event for @austinbeerwee - @SaintArnold Divine Reserve 1-9 vertical tasting w/Brock-details coming soon!

St. Arnold's Tasting with Brock Wagner @ Alamo Lake Creek

The title says it all I guess. This is the menu:

1st Course - See-Food
St. Arnolds Lawnmower : New England Clam Chowder.
St. Arnolds Texas Wheat: Kristalweizen Mussels with coriander and shallots

2nd Course - Taco Party
St. Arnolds Amber: Amber marinated flat iron steak with roasted poblano peppers and cotija cheese
St. Arnolds Elissa IPA: Achiote and Orange marinated chicken w/ Habenero cream sauce..
St. Arnolds Oktoberfest: Braised pork w/ mango and red cabbage

3rd Course - Dessert
St. Arnolds Brown Ale: Pear Fritters and Marzipan ice cream with almonds and St. Arnolds Brown ale Wort Reduction.

h/t: Liquid Austin

Sam Adams/Lake Creek Alamo Drafthouse Dinner

Unfortunately I did not make it out to the dinner. But lucky for you my dear readers, Sarah Spradling stood in for me. And no Josh, this did not count as a "date." You still owe her one. Thanks Sarah, take it away:

Settled into my seat inside the Alamo Drafthouse theater. The tasting began with a cold bottle of Sam Adams Light and some old school beer commercials on the big screen to get everyone in the mood.

Servers came around with more beer all too quickly…mmm, now to the good stuff. Samplers of the Boston Lager and Stony Brook Red accompanied the first course, a smoked sardine with a baby arugula salad and American Kriek vinaigrette. I only picked at my sardine (ick!), but I found the Lager was the better of the beers to compliment the saltiness of the fish and spiciness of the arugula. I am in no way dissing the Red…it was awesome on its own. Deliciously fruity and sour, yum.

Bam! Two more samplers in front of me to accompany the wurst and cheese plate…I could not keep up—so much beer. This time the Octoberfest and Double Bock. I found that the Red (I still had some left) was great with the cave-aged gruyere and white cheddar that was part of the second course. I saved the Octoberfest to go with the wurst, and sipped on the Bock like it was dessert.

Next up were the New World Tripel and Cream Stout. I was running out of space at the table, geez. The third course was pork belly, squash and super-delicious Double Bock mashed potatoes.

Alright, time for dessert. The summer berry pudding with stout cream was served with Imperial Stout and the American Kriek. Cleaned my plate and savored the cherry-goodness of the Kriek.

The Alamo entertained us with some Drunk History when brewmaster Bob wasn’t chatting to us about beer and answering questions. This really opened my eyes to all the craft-beer-goodness Sam Adams has to offer, just wish we could more easily get our hands on it down here. It was a fun time with delicious food.

Reminder: Sam Adams/Lake Creek Alamo Drafthosue Beer Dinner

Unfortunately I won't be making out for this one, but that shouldn't stop you. Wish I could, looks damn good. Ugh, that Stony Brook Red is sooo good. From Lake Creek's website:

Sam Adams Beer Tasting with Brewmaster Bob Cannon
Tuesday August 10th
8:00pm
$65

Here at the Alamo, we are always looking for a good excuse to kick a few back with some friends. doubly so if those friends also happen to be rockstars of the brewing industry. It’s hard to talk about craft brewing in America without mentioning Sam Adams, who’s always been a leader in the industry while still maintaining the spirit of a craft brewery. Utopias alone is reason enough to praise Jim Koch’s name every night before you lay your head down to sleep. As a part of our devotion to beers with flavor and how they came to be, we are excited to announce a tasting hosted by none other than Sam Adams brewmaster Bob Cannon. You may not recognize the name, but you sure will recognize the epic facial hair he is sporting in all of the Sam Adams commercials. Word on the street is that up to 5% of all Sam Adams is in fact produced by an ultra-craft brewery located inside of Bob’s goatee. The man has forgotten more about brewing beer than most of us will ever learn. And with a puff of Noble hops aroma (which is his trademark), Bob will arrive ready to discuss the beverage of the Gods while we sample various offerings from the Sam Adams catalogue.

The menu will include:

Sam Adams Light

One
Boston Lager
Stoney Brook Red

Smoked sardines with Boggy creek farms baby arugula and American Kriek vinaigrette

Two
Octoberfest
Double Bock

Wurst and Cheese Plate

Three
New World Tripel
Cream Stout

Richardson Farms Pork Belly braised with cherry and pearl onions in Sam Adams Lager with double bock mashed potatoes, roast local squash

Four
Imperial Stout
American Kriek

Summer Berry Pudding with Stout creme

Sam Adams Tasting @ Lake Creek Alamo Drafthouse

Looks like they got a lot of the biggies lined up for this tasting/dinner. I LOVE the Stoney Brook Red!

The Menu:

Sam Adams Light

One
Boston Lager
Stoney Brook Red

Smoked sardines with Boggy creek farms baby arugula and American Kriek vinaigrette

Two
Octoberfest
Double Bock

Wurst and Cheese Plate

Three
New World Tripel
Cream Stout

Richardson Farms Pork Belly braised with cherry and pearl onions in Sam Adams Lager with double bock mashed potatoes, roast local squash

Four
Imperial Stout
American Kriek

Summer Berry Pudding with Stout creme

They should play this during the tasting. Sam Adams is all over that thing.

Happening Tomorrows

From Artisanal Imports:

April 14, Wednesday night at the Gingerman Austin, from 6-8 pm, we have the wonderful & talented Hildegard van Ostaden from the Urthel brewery tasting her beer and answering your questions. We will also be displaying the brand new Urthel Saisonnière, an adventurous hybrid style of Saison and golden ale brewed with 20% wheat! Come on out!

More on Urthel Saisonnière.

BJ/Stone Dinner - April 20 (Austin)

Thanks to Steve from All Good Beer for pointing this little jewel out to me. $30 - I think I just may go this one. Finally, a beer event just down the street from my new apartment. Oooo-eeee.

More info (other cities). The lineup:

BrewDog Tasting at Draught House

Draught House is hosting a tasting with BrewDog. Details at Beer Town Austin.

Utopia Tasting at the High Ball

More info at Beer Town Austin.

GO in ATX

Ole Garrett Oliver is in town this week. Basically doing the "beer and food" thing. Check him out. I can't. I'll be in Jacksonville, FL, most likely drinking Corona Light with my cousins.

See a complete schedule and interview at Liquid Austin.

TwitterTasteLive: Dogfish Head

If I can get over this damn cold by tomorrow, I will be participating.