Ladies of Craft Beer

Posted By: Stevie Caldarola

The following is a press release sent to me by Nicole Courides, Social Media Chair of the Pink Boots Society:

NATIONWIDE: This Mother’s Day, May 13 from 1-4PM, raise a pint to honor the world’s first beer brewers – women. The ladies of the Pink Boots Society invite breweries, brewpubs, restaurants, bottle shops and patrons to participate in the nationwide educational campaign, Bring Mom Out For A Beer (BMOFAB).

“Not only were women the first brewers,” says Teri Fahrendorf, founder of the Pink Boots Society, “but those first women brewers were also mothers,” she concludes. Fahrendorf refers to as early as 3500 BC when women were responsible for the beer making since it was considered a provisional food group.1 And many may argue it still is.

Whether it is enjoying a brewery tour, a guided beer tasting or food pairing, the Pink Boots Society encourages beer lovers to share quality time, as well as a bit of beer education, with the special woman they call “Ma.”

All participating establishments are invited to post their Mother’s Day festivities on www.craftbeer.com under “Events,” or on BMOFAB 2012’s Facebook page (Bring Mom Out For A Beer 2012).

Last year’s participants included:

Saraveza (Portland, Ore.), The Thirsty Monk (Asheville, N.C.), Pi Bar (San Francisco, Calif.), Brown’s Brewing Company (Troy, N.Y.), Wolverine State Brewing Co. (Ann Arbor, Mich.), Wild Rose Brewery (Canada), Icicle Brewing Co. and Munchen Haus Bavarian Grill & Beer Garden (Leavenworth, Wash.), Brugge Brasserie (Indianapolis, Ind.), Full Sailing Brewing Co. (Hood River, Ore.), SanTan Brewing Co. (Chandler, Ariz.), Ladyface Alehouse & Brasserie (Agoura Hills, Calif.), Market Cross Pub & Brewery (Carlisle, Pa.), Triumph Brewing Co. (New Hope, Pa.) and Pike Brewing Co. (Seattle, Wash.).

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Since 2007, Fahrendorf has been marching one pink boot in front of the other in creating a renowned network of women with one strong passion – encouraging the education and appreciation of beer. The international Pink Boots Society is composed of more than 735 professional females within the beer industry (i.e. owners, CEOs, brewers, packagers, marketers, manufacturers, servers and beer journalists).

Posted By: Stevie Caldarola

The following is from a press release I received from Emily Garland of Tapped Craft Beer Events in NYC.

NEW YORK, NY – Over 100 women who work or are involved in the beer industry in NYC will gather together on Monday, February 27 for “New York City Women in Beer,” a social and networking event to be held at Taproom 307 (307 3rd Ave.) in Manhattan.

The event is organized by Emily Garland, Founder and CEO of Tapped Craft Beer events, and Sonya Giacobbe, co-owner of Kelso Beer Co.

“The idea for NYC Women in Beer originally came to me because I’m interested in meeting more women in the industry,” said Garland. “Sonya and I are thrilled with the response. Our hope is that this event will not only provide women with an opportunity to expand their networks and discover new business opportunities, but also encourage dialogue and education among different sides of the the industry that may not frequently interact, leading to a strengthening of the community and a foundation for further growth and innovation.”

Giacobbe added, “Networking is the grease in any field of work. It’s through networking that unexpected opportunities, surprising collaborations and new ideas are formed. For whatever reason, most women in the industry just aren’t in the positions that afford them the chance to network on a regular basis, so we wanted to create that space. Also, beer people are good people, so why not organize a night of drinking with them?”

Admission is free but an RSVP is required. There will be $5 draft beers during the event, which will run from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Women from many notable breweries, bars, distributors and other beer-related organizations have registered, including the Brooklyn Brewery, Peekskill Brewery, Union Beer Distributors, Blind Tiger, Brooklyn Homebrew and Yankee Brew News.

“It is a very exciting time for beer in New York City – I’m excited to see where this event could lead us, and encourage all women in the industry to attend!” said Garland.

Visit http://nycwomeninbeer.eventbrite.com/ for more information.

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Posted By: Theresa Carpine

One of my favorite breweries, Deschutes Brewery, is making all my dreams come true next week. I exaggerate, but I am very excited about a variety of Deschutes events taking place in my hometown and its surrounding environs between February 28 and March 3, 2012. I love that we get them for an extra day; thanks, Leap Year!

Spokane, Washington and several nearby cities in north Idaho are the first stop of Deschutes’ 2012 “Base Camp” series, a ten city tour that brings “specialty beer tastings, beer and food pairings and a celebration of craft beer goodness” to locations around the brewery’s distribution territory.

Woody, via Deschutes Flickr

I’m especially excited for the event on Tuesday, February 28th at Soulful Soups and Spirits to Celebrate Women and Craft Beer at a beer pairing dinner with Deschutes employees Angela and Gina. Beer cocktails, beer cheese soup, and a chocolate dessert with some beer loving ladies? Yes, please!

Another must for Deschutes Base Camp? Getting my picture taken with Woody, a giant traveling beer barrel and mobile tavern. Woody will be parked outside The Blue Spark on Wednesday, February 29th for Trivia Night, so don’t miss this opportunity to best Deschutes employees with your beer knowledge for swag and prizes.

Visit Deschutes Brewery Events to find all the great opportunities to drink Deschutes beer at Base Camp in the Inland Northwest and beyond.

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Posted By: Julia Taylor

Catherine the Great

Valentine’s Day is around the corner, which means that the commercial world is very busy brainwashing guys to buy roses, chocolates, and heart shaped jewelry. We are Ladies of Craft Beer, so it is only appropriate that our Valentines present us with a special brew, a true chick beer, one suitable for an empress…

During the porter rage of the 18^th century, Peter the Great of Russia became a fan during his visit to England.  He requested that some of this brown elixir be sent to his Imperial Court, but the beer spoiled along the thousand-mile route.  In an effort to salvage England’s brewing reputation, Barclay Brewery of London increased the amount of alcohol and hops for the second batch.  The result was the “Russian Imperial Stout”, a dark complex ale that quickly warmed the bodies and hearts of the people of Russia. According to legend, Empress Catherine the Great of Russia  was very partial to the stout and repeatedly ordered large quantities for her own consumption and for her court. Her support of this brew made in popular inEngland and has contributed to its popularity today.

Russian Imperial Stouts are very popular among craft brewers, and today’s ebony brew has moved far from tradition with additives like chocolate, chili peppers, fruit, and herbs. Sometimes, however, the rich, roasty, and bittersweet flavors of this complex ale is all that is needed. I have tried many Imperial Stouts, but the one that you have not tried always seems to be the best, and I aspire for a Portsmouth Brewery’s Kate the Great.  This brew has received a World-Class (100) rating on Beer Advocate  from both Reviewers and The Bros , which places it as the crème de la crème of Imperial Stouts. The beer is brewery only release  planned for March 5 and is sold via a lottery system. Fourteen barrels were brewed for this year’s release, and 2,000-11.6 oz. bottles will be available for sale. A total of 15,000 scratch-off tickets will go on sale at the brewery approximately three weeks before the release, and there will be 2,000 “winners” mixed randomly among them, entitling the bearer to purchase a bottle for $8. The tickets are $2 each and all revenue will go to charity. Ticket announcements will be posted on their  Facebook  and sent out on Twitter , so stay tuned if you’re in the Portsmouth, NH area.

If you’re not lucky enough to get a “winning” ticket, join me in my attempt to brew a Kate the Great clone  utilizing the brewer’s recipe and the meticulous notes of  The Mad Fermentationist.

Kate the Great Clone

OG: 1.101  FG: 1.030  SRM: 51 ABV: 12%  IBU: 73

Mash Temp: 149 Boil Time: 135 minutes  Volume: 5.5 gal.

Grain Bill

17.75 lbs. American Pale “2-row” (73.9%)

1.00 lbs. Light DME (4.2%)

0.81 lbs. Flaked Barley (3.4%)

0.81 lbs. Special B (3.4%)

0.81 lbs. Wheat Malt (3.4%)

0.69 lbs. Carafa Special III (2.9%)

0.56 lbs. Aromatic Malt (2.3%)

0.50 lbs. Crystal 60L (2.1%)

0.44 lbs. Roasted Barley (~500L) (1.8%)

0.22 lbs. Black Patent Malt (0.9%)

0.22 lbs. Chocolate Malt (0.9%)

0.22 lbs. Crystal 120L (0.9%)

 Hops

2.00 oz. Columbus (Pellet, 13.00% AA) @ 75 min.

1.00 oz. Styrian Goldings (Pellet, 5.25% AA) @ 0 min.

 Additions

0.50 tsp Yeast Nutrient @ 15 min.

0.50 Whirlfloc @ 15 min.

0.75 oz Port soaked medium toast French oak cubes for 120 days

Yeast

WYeast 1272 American Ale II

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Posted By: Jessica Rice

On Sunday, Nov. 13^th 2011 from 10am to 4pm Stone Brewing Co. will be hosting the Pour It Black event at the Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens in Escondido, CA. This event is brand-spanking new and joins the ranks of other Stone Brewing Co.’s beloved events like the Sour Fest and Oakquinox. I went to Oakquinox for the first time this year and fell in love with Stone events. The events held at Stone are by far the most organized, well-structured, prepared, enjoyable events I have attended. Maybe the secret weapon is that “Dr.” Bill Sysak is the beer wrangler and he always pulls out the best events.

The purpose for Pour It Black is to showcase the nation’s best stouts and porters, with a dash of black IPA’s which seems only fitting coming from Stone. The beer list is insane! Check it out:

DRAFT:
Alaskan Perseverance Ale
AleSmith Kopi Luwak Speedway Stout
AleSmith Speedway Stout
Ballast Point Barrel Aged Victory at Sea
Ballast Point Bourbon Barrel Aged Black Marlin Porter
Ballast Point Indra Kunindra
Beachwood Kilgore Stout
Bison Organic Bourbon Barrel Aged Chocolate Stout
BJ’s Whiskey Stout
Craftsman Edgar’s Ale
Craftsman El Prieto Sour Black Ale
Deschutes The Abyss 2010
Emelisse Espresso-Stout
Emelisse Imperial Russian Stout – Jack Daniels Barrel Aged
Flying Dog Wild Dog Barrel-Aged Gonzo
Great Divide Belgian Yeti
Great Divide Chocolate Oak Aged Yeti
Green Flash Double Stout
Green Flash I Plead The 5th IPA
Iron Fist Velvet Glove w/ Vanilla Beans and Rum-soaked Oak Chips on cask
Lightning Black Lightning Porter
Lost Abbey Deliverance Ale
Lost Abbey / Port Brewing Ad Lib
Mikkeller Rauch Geek Breakfast
Mission Dark Seas Imperial Stout
Pizza Port Carlsbad Bourbon Barrel Aged Night Rider
Pizza Port Carlsbad Cow Stout
Pizza Port Carlsbad Coffee Monster
Pizza Port Carlsbad Night Rider
Pizza Port Carlsbad Sticky Stout
Pizza Port Ocean Beach Z Man Stout
Pizza Port Solana Beach Tubby’s Porter
Port Brewing Old Viscosity
Port Brewing Older Viscosity
Port Brewing Older Viscosity 2010
Port Brewing Santa’s Little Helper
Sierra Nevada / Dogfish Head Life & Limb
‘t Smisje Catherine The Great Imperial Stout
Speakeasy Scarface Imperial Stout
Stone 12th Anniversary Bitter Chocolate Oatmeal Stout aged in Bourbon Barrels
Stone 15th Anniversary Escondidian Imperial Black IPA with Espresso Beans
2008 Stone Imperial Russian Stout Aged in Bourbon Barrels
Stone Imperial Russian Stout 10th Anniversary Special Blend
Struise Black Damnation III Black Mes
Struise Black Damnation IV Coffee Club
Struise / Stillwater Outblack
Taps Imperial Russian Stout

BOTTLES
21st Amendment / Firestone Walker / Stone El Camino (Un)Real Black Ale
Avery Mephistopheles Stout
Big Sky Ivan the Terrible Imperial Stout 2010
BrewDog / Cambridge / Stone Juxtaposition Black Pilsner
BrewDog / Stone bashah
BrewDog Tokyo
De Molen Hel & Verdoemenis
Deschutes Black Butte XXII
Deschutes The Abyss 2010
Emelisse Imperial Russian Stout
FiftyFifty Eclipse Imperial Stout 2010 Four Roses Single Barrel
FiftyFifty Eclipse Imperial Stout Heaven Hill
Firestone Walker Parabola Imperial Stout 2010
Firestone Walker Velvet Merlin
Full Sail Top Sail Imperial Porter
Goose Island Bourbon County Brand Stout 2009
Great Divide Belgian Yeti
Great Divide Chocolate Oak Aged Yeti
Great Divide Oak Aged Yeti
Great Divide Yeti Imperial Stout
Green Flash Silva Stout
Jolly Pumpkin Madrugada Obscura
Ken Schmidt / Maui / Stone Kona Coffee, Macadamia, Coconut Porter
Midnight Sun Berserker Imperial Stout
Midtfyns Imperial Stout
Mikkeller Barrel-Aged Black Hole Bourbon Edition
Mikkeller Barrel-Aged Black Hole Cognac Edition
Mikkeller Barrel-Aged Black Hole Peat Whiskey Edition
Mikkeller Barrel-Aged Black Hole Red Wine Edition
Mikkeller Barrel-Aged Black Hole Tequila Edition
Mikkeller Barrel-Aged Black Hole White Wine Edition
Mikkeller Beer Geek Bacon
Mikkeller Beer Geek Breakfast
Mikkeller Beer Geek Brunch
Mikkeller Beer Geek Brunch Weasel
Mikkeller Black
Mikkeller Black Tie
Nebraska Reserve Series Black Betty Imperial Stout Aged in Bourbon Barrels
Nectar Ales Black Xantus
Nøgne Ø Dark Horizon 3. Edition
Nøgne Ø Sweet Horizon
North Coast Old Rasputin XII
Port Brewing Older Viscosity 2010
Port Brewing Santa’s Little Helper 2010 – Bourbon Barrel Aged
Sierra Nevada 30th Anniversary Fritz & Ken’s Ale
Struise Black Albert
Struise / Stillwater Outblack
Uinta Labyrinth Black Ale

Tickets are $45 pre-tax and are available from Brown Paper tickets here. For the $45 you get 15 3oz. tasters (which is more than it seems, trust me!), a commemorative glass, and to hang out with the best of the best beer people.

I highly recommend attending and I hope to see everyone there! Let me know if anyone is attending and I will seek you out and we can freak out about all the Mikkeller beers together.

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Posted By: Stevie Caldarola

The following is from the Wynkoop Brewing website:

On December 3 from 1-4:30 PM we’re presenting our third annual Parade of Darks. This beer-powered holiday fundraiser will present over 50 of the best beers from Colorado, the US and Belgium in the amber to opaque categories.

The beer list includes holiday seasonal beers, amber ales, porters, stouts, barley wines, Belgian beers, sour beers and more from the nation’s best and biggest-hearted breweries. These breweries are donating their beer to the event.

100% of all ticket sales for the Parade of Darks go to Metro CareRing, a downtown Denver food pantry that is experiencing record demand for its services in 2011.

Tickets are $25 in advance and can be purchased at ticketalternative.com. Tickets are $30 the day of the event. Admission will be limited to 300 attendees. We will also present a silent auction for Metro CareRing on the day of the event.

With this event we aim to hip local beer lovers to the best dark-hued beers, and then hand Metro CareRing a hefty check and enjoy some “better to give than receive” holiday pleasure. Please come and help us in this cause.

For details on Metro CareRing’s efforts visit www.metrocarering.org.

Last year’s event raised over $8,000 and we hope to pass that mark for 2011.

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Posted By: Stevie Caldarola

The following is from a press release from Stone Brewing Company:

Women Only: Celebrating Craft Beer
Wednesday, November 9th
7-9pm

Previous Women's Only groups at Stone Brewing Company

Stone Indoctrination Specialist Kathryn Bouscaren hosts a night just for the ladies. Relax, sample delicious brews, and enjoy lively discussion and the camaraderie of other women who love good beer. The evening will focus on women in the craft beer industry with an emphasis on the awesome brewing scene in our own back yard.

Tickets are $31.94 with tax and gratuity included, and are available at the Stone Company Store or online here.

Check out the tasty beer list!

* AleSmith Nautical Nut Brown Ale

* Ballast Point Black Marlin Porter

* The Bruery Autumn Maple

* Great Divide Oak Aged Yeti

* The Lost Abbey Red Barn Ale

* Moylan’s Hopsickle Imperial Ale

* Stone 15th Anniversary Escondidian Imperial Black IPA

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Posted By: Stevie Caldarola

The following is a press release from Redstone Meadery:

5th Annual Redstone Mead Dinner at Restaurant 4580
Join us for an evening of fine food, mead and merriness!

Thursday, November 3, 2011
Restaurant 4580
Mead Cocktails start at 6:30 PM, Dinner served at 7 PM

4580 Broadway Rd, #D1 (Broadway & Yarmouth), North Boulder
Please contact Restaurant 4580 for reservations:
(303) 448-1500 or restaurant4580.com

$45.00 per person for 5 courses + 7 meads
(vegetarian & gluten free options available for each course)

Menu

in the beginning
Mead Cocktail

first course
diver caught scallop
butternut squash puree, wilted kale, Nectar of the Hops burre blanc
Nectar of the Hops

second course
black raspberry braised pork belly
crispy potato, caramelized onion, black raspberries, natural jus
Black Raspberry Nectar

third course
spinach salad
toasted pecans, amish bleu cheese, grilled apple, boysenberry vinaigrette
Blueberry Mountain Honey Wine

fourth course
schnitzel
potato puree, cauliflower + white pyment + sage gravy
White Pyment Mountain Honey Wine

a sweet ending
Vanilla beans & Cinnamon sticks poached pear & ice cream
Vanilla Beans & Cinnamon Sticks Mountain Honey Wine

a gift from david + madoka
2005 Black Raspberry Reserve

All Redstone meads are Gluten-free and made with
No Sulfites Added!

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How glorious does that sound?! For more information, visit Redstone Meadery’s website.

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Photo courtesy of Vanberg & DeWulf

 According to the Vanberg & DeWulf Inspiration from Coast to Coast™ Eventbrite Page:

On November 15, 2011, the best Belgophile bars, restaurants, and stores across the nation will be raising a glass to celebrate Vanberg & DeWulf’s 30 years of importing Belgian beers to American shores.  We could not have hit the big 3-0, however, without the help and support of beer patrons like you.  We’re ready to party – are you?

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Vanberg & Dewulf, located in Cooperstown, New York, has been a leading importer of belgian beer for thirty years. Help celebrate this momentous anniversary by participating in the Coast to Coast™ Toast. For more information on venues that are participating in the toast, visit the Vanberg & DeWulf Eventbrite Page. Click here to see the official event beer list.

Here are some more details from a recent Vanberg & DeWulf email:

With the Coast to Coast™ Toast drawing closer, Great Ideas are popping up everywhere!  The executions of the Coast to Coast™ Toast are as varied as the venues themselves.  In the spirit of cross-pollination, we thought we would share some neat ones:

• ChurchKey (DC) is pouring a whopping 18 Vanberg & DeWulf beers on tap and a bunch more in bottles.
• The Publican (Chicago, IL) is preparing a 5 course dinner with a choice of over a dozen beers
• Tully’s (Wells, Maine) is holding an in store tasting and Belgian beer knowledge quiz – with prizes for correct answers.  For example: Name 3 Belgian beer styles (wit, abbey, lambic, etc.), name 3 spices Belgian brewers use (paradise grain, curacao orange peel, star anise), and name 3 classic Belgian beers & the style( Saison Dupont, Saison; Witkap Stimulo , Abbey; Scaldis, strong golden ale, etc.)
• A Philly venue is organizing a Belgian beer class with our beers.
• Vandaag (New York, NY) bier, restaurant, bakery is inventing a new cocktail for us for the occasion.

Do note that you don’t have to be Belgian to get in on the fun!

• Ceres’ Table (Chicago, IL) is pouring Posca Rustica. This Italian resto likes the fact that the beer was inspired by libations of the Roman era in Belgium.
• El Rey Burrito Lounge (Montgomery, AL) is serving Mexican fare – but pouring Belgian ale.
• In some towns, beer enthusiast clubs are organizing pub crawls.
• Native Belgians living in the States are organizing parties at various venues.
• Fabulous Belgian beer bastions like Lucky Baldwin’s (CA), Monk’s (Philadelphia, PA), and Tria (Philadelphia, PA) are pouring the full lineup of our portfolio in a literal outpouring of affection. Thanks, we love you too!

Got a fun idea or unusual twist?  Let us know by posting on our facebook page or shooting me [Wendy] an email.  We would love to share your stories!

That’s not all… Vanberg & DeWulf has teamed up with our friends at Untappd for an amazing offer:

Vanberg & DeWulf co-founder, Wendy Littlefield, revealed that the Belgian beer import specialist is partnering with the year-old, fast-growing site and mobile app for beer enthusiasts, Untappd. Untappd will unveil their Belgian beer badge in Vanberg & DeWulf’s honor on Tuesday, November 15^th.

Belgian Holiday Badge

November 15^th is the day (and night) of the Coast to Coast Toast ™. It is expected to bethe single largest one-day national celebration of Belgian beer culture held in the USA this millennium. An estimated 350 bars, restaurants, and shops across America will feature Vanberg & DeWulf beers and raise a toast to the importer that has been singularly dedicated to building Belgian beer connoisseurship in the USA. To find the beers and the hosts for the events, people need only consult the Vanberg & DeWulf and Untappd sites. Find the locations hosting toasts on the Coast to Coast Toast™  Eventbrite page and check in with the beers on Untappd.

Much excitement surrounds the launch of a new badge at Untappd. There have been more than 2 million “check-ins” in year one alone.  To earn the Belgian badge Untappers need to try at least one (1)  “related” beer and share it on Untappd. Starting November 15^th and for a month, the Belgian badge can only be earned by “checking in” with Vanberg & DeWulf’s beers. Aspiring badge-earners have the option to be entered into a drawing to win a trip for two to Belgium sponsored by The Belgian Tourist Office and Delta Airlines.

The Coast to Coast Toast ™ is at once an anniversary party and a salute to the people and places that have done so much to build today’s vibrant US beer culture. Participants span two generations of craft beer advocates – uniting pioneers like Lucky Baldwin’s and Toronado (CA), Monk’s, Eulogy and Tria (PA), Higgins and Belmont Station (Portland), Hopleaf, Map Room (IL), Winking Lizard (Ohio), BJ’s (the West) and Flying Saucer  (6 states), Gingerman, DBA (NYC), and the Brickstore (GA) and more recently minted “Heroes of the Good Beer Movement” ™ like El Rey Burrito Lounge and J Clyde (Alabama), The Publican and Bluebird (Chicago), Church Key (Washington, D.C.) , Capital Bar and Grill (Arkansas), Jimmy’s 43,  Rattle N Hum, Vandaag, and Blue Monk (NY), The Fred (GA), and Redlight Redlight (Florida) to name but a few.

Not just on premise locations are participating in the celebration. Retailers all around the country – from Tully’s in Wells, Maine to Whole Foods on the Bowery in NYC, from Binny’s in Chicago to Wine Thief and Ale Jail in St Paul, MN – are taking part in the party.

“We have had a great career that has allowed us to pursue our love of Belgium and Belgian beer. As our 30th anniversary approached, we were absolutely convinced that we had to send a huge bear hug to our friends and colleagues. They took up our passion and together we changed how Americans enjoy beer ” said Wendy Littlefield.  “Untappd lets us spread the love in a new and unprecedented ways,” added Don.

Posted By: Leah

I’m excited to announce the first Grapes Vs. Grains Dinner at The Tasting Room Uptown Park in Houston, Texas. It will be a night of great food, wine, and beer as we pair the chef’s special menu with both wine and beer for a unique dining experience.

The event will be held on Monday, November 7, 2011 from 6:45PM-8:45PM and tickets are $65 each.

Please visit the link below for more details or to purchase tickets if you are interested in joining us for this delicious event!

Buy Tickets

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