Ladies of Craft Beer

Posted By: Stevie Caldarola

Posted By: Kim Riemann

Certain beers are legend. Dogfish 120 IPA, Pliny the Younger, and Founders Canadian Breakfast Stout to name a few. When you have the opportunity to try them, you do and whether or not they live up to the hype or not, well, that’s up to each individual imbiber.

A few months ago only 27 cases of CBS were delivered to the entire state of NJ and my local beer store, Cranbury Buy Rite, snagged a few.  Now this was some hard to find stuff and they could have hoarded it for themselves, their friends, or their loyal customers but instead they opted to do something special.  They partnered with a local restaurant, Zinna’s Bistro, and created a Beer Tasting Dinner with a portion of the proceeds going to Elijah’s Promise, a soup kitchen, and much more.

For the 90 or so people who filled the restaurant (it was closed to other customers), we were treated to a nine course tasting of small plates, cooked with and accompanied by beer.  Friends, family and strangers, all beer enthusiasts, shared tables and spent the night together talking about beer, favorites, places to drink, home brewing and more.  We were even treated to a special surprise when half-way through the meal, we paused to enjoy another hard-to-find beer, a bit of Victory’s Dark Intrigue.

My favorites for the evening, the spicy mussels cooked in Allagash’s Dubbel, and Kane’s Head High IPA (accompanied with a little bacon cheeseburger slider). By the way, Kane’s a local NJ brewery, making some really good stuff. If you’re a hop-head and have an opportunity to try some of their brew, you should. Surprises for the evening? Well, never having had a scotch ale (that I can recall), I really enjoyed the Founders Backwoods Bastard and the Dark Intrigue was pretty tasty too.

When raising money for a good cause involves this much fun, who can say no?  I’m looking forward to more beer dinners, hoping this trend continues.

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Posted By: Jessica Rice

On a scorching hot day in Riverside, California, Packinghouse Brewing Co. held their first anniversary party. Despite the dry and oppressive heat that beat down on Saturday, everyone was in good spirits. Everyone was happy to be there which might have been due to the event donating a portion of the proceeds to Habitat for Humanity (which is an awesome charity) or because the event admission was free and the beer was cold and amazing. As the day went on, it became one of my favorite events I have been to due to the laid-back nature of it all. When it comes down to it all we really want to do is just hang out with good people and drink a few beers, right?

The people that we got to hang out with all day are just plain awesome. The first person I ran into was the famous homebrewer Robert French (@ThreeFrenchs) or “Frenchs” as I called him, and it was so nice to finally meet him in person. It’s a strange and wonderful thing when a twitter/facebook/google+/ untapped friend is tangible and standing in front of you. To all you readers at home I will tell you exactly what I think after meeting Frenchs in person: he’s fantastic. Stephen Johnson, John Holzer and Matt Becker from New Brew Thursday were in attendance with Thomas J. Ham (@ThomasJHam) and posed for some marvelous pictures and swapped beer stories. Don McAllister, brewer and founder of Packinghouse Brewery, was a great host and constantly moving about the party but also was warm and great to talk to. It was also really great to finally meet Jason Harris (@munche) and Erick (@ithor13) and put faces to the twitter conversations.

The beer that was had at PBCo. was damn good and impressive for being only one year old. The anniversary beer was a hoppy, respectable Double Red IPA (8.4% ABV) and exactly was I wanted in the hot weather. Also very different and interesting was the Boysenberry Kona Stout “Mystery Beer” that was unveiled during the event. This beer was 5.5% ABV and surprisingly I really enjoyed the taste and texture of this beer. It doesn’t sound like coffee and berries would go together very well, but this beer was well balanced and had a great aftertaste.

Well done, Packinghouse! I look forward to more innovative and exciting things from you.

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Posted By: Stevie Caldarola

BIG thanks to all who came out and supported the National Breast Cancer Foundation by attending our Beer for Boobs Brunch this year! Not only was the event a blast, but we raised a total of $2,409 to donate for breast cancer awareness. How awesome is that?! It’s all due to you- so again, thank you, for supporting women and craft beer.

Cheers!

Do you have a story/pictures/video that you would like to share with us about your experience at the Beer for Boobs Brunch? Please email me and we’ll put together a post sharing all of your experiences!

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Posted By: Stevie Caldarola

Come join the Ladies of Craft Beer at Freshcraft in Denver, Colorado as we clear up our hangovers from the Thursday night Great American Beer Festival session and help support breast cancer awareness.

Women count for 25% beer sales, and yet, the stereotype still stands that beer is a man only drink. Ladies of Craft Beer is an online publication resource started almost 2 years ago in order to shift that way of thinking. We are women, and we love our craft brews! While all of our contributors and staff are women, we are proud to say that we have a large following of men as well, because, well, who doesn’t love a woman that loves beer? (Plus- we love you guys and we want to be able to meet you and enjoy some brew together!)

Last year, over 100 beer lovers (male and female) gathered at Freshcraft on Friday morning to enjoy delicious food and craft beer, proceeds of which were donated to the National Breast Cancer foundation. This year, we plan to up the ante with a very special beer (to be announced soon!) and food designed to specifically pair with this beer. The raffle will also be back, so be prepared to have your lucky face on!

Ticket prices include access to buffet style brunch and discounted draft beer and bottles. 100% of the proceeds from the discounted beer will also go towards breast cancer charities. Tickets should be printed out and brought to the door, or can also be brought via mobile device. Visit the event page at Brown Paper Tickets to get your ticket today before we’re sold out!

UPDATES:

• Ginger Johnson from Women Enjoying Beer will be at the brunch to talk briefly about women and beer and what we can do to encourage more women to at least give craft beer a try.
• We are currently putting together our beer selection for the brunch, but make no mistake- we have some special offerings up our sleeve. Stay tuned for more details.
• We will be having our raffle again this year, so remember to bring some change with you, should you wish to participate. The bottled beer for charity that we will be offering will also be cash only, so plan accordingly!
• If you aren’t able to make the brunch, but would still like to make a donation to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, we have set up a donation page here.

We hope that you will join us for this morning of food, drink, fun and prizes! Cheers!

Stay tuned on here or follow us on Twitter (@LadiesOCB) for more information and updates about the brunch as we get closer to the event date.

Visit Freshcraft’s website for more information on the venue or find Freshcraft on Twitter at @FreshcraftFood.

Official Beer for Boobs Tees are on sale in our Spreadshirt Shop!

Official Ladies 2011 Brunch Tee (Front)

*UPDATED* Official List of Attendees (so far):

With Nebraska Brewing Company:

Paul Kavulak,
Kim Kavulak,
Tyson Arp,
Angela Arp
Ray Knott
Carla Knott
Sam Riggins

With Beltane Brewing:
Alan Atha

Cathy Portje

With Ruination Press:
Jeremy Banas
Brooke Barker

Official Ladies 2011 Brunch Tee (Back Design)

Steve Barragan

Patricia Benevenia

From Newport Beach Brewing Company:
Derek Bougie

From BillyBrew.com
Billy Broas

From Rogue:
Sebbie Buhler

Just Call Me Brah... Men's Tee (Front)

Kevin Butler

Stacey Butler

Pat Callard

Richard Callard

John Chetbundit

From The Roaming Pint:
Brian Devine
Maria Scarpello

From Total Bev:
Bess Dougherty

Jason Evans

Rebecca Evans

Just Call Me Brah... Men's Tee (Back)

From Mystery Brewing Company:
Sarah Ficke
Erik Myers
Jen Shields
Chris Shields

Jennifer Fowler

Robert French

Amy Gentry & friend

Michelle Ham

Ken Ham

From Denver Off The Wagon:
PJ Hoberman
Monica Ignaszewski
Jess Hunter

Just Call Me Brah... Ladies Tee (Front)

The New Brew Thursday Crew

Nicole Hughes & friend

From Alaskan Brewing Company:
Ashley Johnston

From Kupko’s Mind. Bottled.:
Jeff Kupko
Janine Turner

Michael Loewenthal

RJ Mauro

From Georgia Ale and Lager Sirens:
Jennifer O’Connell
John O’Connell

Al Scullin

Just Call Me Brah... Ladies Tee (Back)

Michelle Simons

David Simutis

Michelle Simutis

From Craft Beer Consultants:
Chris Spradley

Leslie Sprague

John Speights

With Big Sky Brewing:
Don Cutler
Joseph Petrilli

Rich Glazier

From Great Divide Brewing Co:
Hanna Laney

From PowderKeg Travel:
Mark Camp
John Farmer
Michael Lemoult
Michael Lemoult, Jr.

Christine Dempsey

John D. Dempsey

John N. Dempsey

Darci Hopkins

Cheryl Jacobs

Ralph Jacobs

Mike Vail

Bruce Yeoman

Tyler Barshows

Katie Trzebiatowski

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Posted By: Stevie Caldarola

UPDATE: The Second Annual Beer for Boobs Brunch is now 60% sold out! Get your ticket while  you still can!

Come join the Ladies of Craft Beer at Freshcraft in Denver, Colorado as we clear up our hangovers from the Thursday night Great American Beer Festival session and help support breast cancer awareness.

Women count for 25% beer sales, and yet, the stereotype still stands that beer is a man only drink. Ladies of Craft Beer is an online publication resource started almost 2 years ago in order to shift that way of thinking. We are women, and we love our craft brews! While all of our contributors and staff are women, we are proud to say that we have a large following of men as well, because, well, who doesn’t love a woman that loves beer? (Plus- we love you guys and we want to be able to meet you and enjoy some brew together!)

Last year, over 100 beer lovers (male and female) gathered at Freshcraft on Friday morning to enjoy delicious food and craft beer, proceeds of which were donated to the National Breast Cancer foundation. This year, we plan to up the ante with a very special beer (to be announced soon!) and food designed to specifically pair with this beer. The raffle will also be back, so be prepared to have your lucky face on!

Ticket prices include access to buffet style brunch and discounted draft beer and bottles. 100% of the proceeds from the discounted beer will also go towards breast cancer charities. Tickets should be printed out and brought to the door, or can also be brought via mobile device. Visit the event page at Brown Paper Tickets to get your ticket today before we’re sold out!

We hope that you will join us for this morning of food, drink, fun and prizes! Cheers!

Stay tuned on here or follow us on Twitter (@LadiesOCB) for more information and updates about the brunch as we get closer to the event date.

Visit Freshcraft’s website for more information on the venue or find Freshcraft on Twitter at @FreshcraftFood.

Official Beer for Boobs Tees are on sale in our Spreadshirt Shop!

Official Ladies 2011 Brunch Tee (Front)

Official List of Attendees (so far):

With Nebraska Brewing Company:
Paul Kavulak,
Kim Kavulak,
Tyson Arp,
Angela Arp
Ray Knott
Carla Knott
Sam Riggins

With Beltane Brewing:
Alan Atha

Cathy Portje

With Ruination Press:
Jeremy Banas
Brooke Barker

Official Ladies 2011 Brunch Tee (Back Design)

Steve Barragan

Patricia Benevenia

From Newport Beach Brewing Company:
Derek Bougie

From BillyBrew.com
Billy Broas

From Rogue:
Sebbie Buhler

Just Call Me Brah... Men's Tee (Front)

Kevin Butler

Stacey Butler

Pat Callard

Richard Callard

John Chetbundit

From The Roaming Pint:
Brian Devine
Maria Scarpello

From Total Bev:
Bess Dougherty

Jason Evans

Rebecca Evans

Just Call Me Brah... Men's Tee (Back)

From Mystery Brewing Company:
Sarah Ficke
Erik Myers
Jen Shields
Chris Shields

Jennifer Fowler

Robert French

Amy Gentry & friend

Michelle Ham

Ken Ham

From Denver Off The Wagon:
PJ Hoberman
Monica Ignaszewski
Jess Hunter

Just Call Me Brah... Ladies Tee (Front)

The New Brew Thursday Crew

Nicole Hughes & friend

From Alaskan Brewing Company:
Ashley Johnston

From Kupko’s Mind. Bottled.:
Jeff Kupko
Janine Turner

Michael Loewenthal

RJ Mauro

From Georgia Ale and Lager Sirens:
Jennifer O’Connell
John O’Connell

Al Scullin

Just Call Me Brah... Ladies Tee (Back)

Michelle Simons

David Simutis

Michelle Simutis

From Craft Beer Consultants:
Chris Spradley

Leslie Sprague

John Speights

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Posted By: Theresa Carpine

The Feast of Saint Arnold, patron saint of brewers, is celebrated annually on July 18. To honor their namesake, Saint Arnold Brewing in Houston, Texas is offering beer specials all around town leading up to a big feast at the brewery on July 15, 2011.

A portion of the proceeds from the following events will go to Texas Children’s Hospital IBD Center / Gastroenterology Clinic. With donations like these from Saint Arnold, the Texas Children’s Hospital IBD Center is on its way toward becoming the leading center for the treatment and study of IBD and related diseases in the country.

Here are some schedule highlights to plan your celebration of Saint Arnold in Houston!

Tuesday, July 12, 2011
5 PM: Boondoggles – Divine Reserve 11 on cask.
Donations: $1 per pint to charity.

7 PM: Petrol Station – Brown Ale, barrel-aged with cherries, on cask.
Donations: ALL proceeds to charity.

Wednesday, July 13, 2011
7 PM: Rudyard’s – Saint Arnold Beer Tasting Dinner. Tickets are $60. For reservations, call (713) 521-0521.
Donations: $10 per ticket, plus $1 per pint, to charity.

Thursday, July 14, 2011
Flying Saucer – Divine Reserve 11 on cask, plus surprise kegs when DR runs out.
Donations: $1 per pint to charity.

Friday, July 15, 2011
7 PM: Saint Arnold Brewing – Feast of Saint Arnold. Chef Scott Castell of Brenner’s will cover the brewery tables with offerings of beef, fish, pork, and fowl. Special items from the barrel room will be available. Tickets are $85 per person. Call (713) 686-9494 for availability.
Donations: At least $50 per ticket going to charity.

Visit Saint Arnold Brewing for more information.

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Posted By: Theresa Carpine

Along with brewing up delicious craft beer, Issaquah Brewhouse (acquired by Rogue Ales in 2000) is doing its part to spread holiday cheer and goodwill this year!

Head brewer Steve Luke found a creative use for the brewery’s spent grain this year. In brewing, grain is cracked and boiled to release sugars that are later converted into alcohol. Typically, leftover mash is thrown away, but the spent grain is the perfect fuel for hungry reindeer! Throughout the year, Steve delivered and handfed the grain to the reindeer, benefiting the animals and our environment by reducing waste.

Issaquah Brewhouse is also helping kids in need this holiday season by hosting a Reindeer Engine Toy Drive with Eastside Fire & Rescue on Thursday, December 23, 2010 at 6 PM. Bring a toy donation and Santa will be there to collect the toys and take pictures with brewhouse patrons of all ages.

While you’re enjoying the celebration, try a beer from Issaquah Brewhouse’s signature Frog series, like Menage A Frog Ale, or see if you can buy a pint of Santa’s Private Reserve for the big man himself.

The Issaquah Brewhouse has been open since 1994 and offers brewery tours, free meeting space, and seating that is family and dog friendly. For more information, contact Issaquah Brewhouse at (425) 557-1911.

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Posted By: Stevie Caldarola

Join the Ladies of Craft Beer for this mix and mingle event open to all people who support the growing population of amazing women that love craft beer. This group is about creating a comfortable forum where people are encouraged to bring women into the craft beer world.

Tickets for this event can be purchased here.

Current list of attendees:

Stevie Caldarola, founder of Ladies of Craft Beer

Taylor Shaw

Suzanne Schalow & Kate Baker

Maureen Basenburg & Hunter Basenburg

Sebbie Buhler of Rogue Ales

Laurie Delk

Angela Arp & Kim Kavulak of Nebraska Brewing Company

Elizabeth Dougherty

Carol Farrar

Meredith Klinger

Rochelle Mills

Jennifer O’Connell

Micki Sievwright

Melanie Strachan

Lee Norman Williams

Stephen Johnson, John Holzer & Brad Kohlenberg of New Brew Thursday

Dr. Bill Sysak of Master Pairings

Tyson Arp & Paul Kavulak of Nebraska Brewing Company

Ed Cox

John Chetbundit

Eric Farrar

Robert French

John Gideon

Jennie Chen

Ashley Johnston

Jeremy Banas

Jen Buck

Craig Hendry

Sara Ivey

Devon King & Todd Neece

Carla & Ray Knott

Robert Kosman

Jeff Kupko

Randi Mauro

Joey McDaniel

Amie Mizell

Craige Moore

John Romero

Ken Roland

Rick Gideon

Renee Rounds & Jordan Rounds

Geoff Sawtell

Chris Spradley of Breweries, Bars, Beer & Food

Richard Stoner

Billy Broas

Brian Venus

Steven Barragan

Emily Wilson

Donna Yandle

Mel Ward & Ray Merkler

Update: New Attendees! We’re 91% sold, don’t miss your chance to get a ticket!

Ashley Rouston & Brian Kropf of Mutineer Magazine

Melissa Jernigan

Brittany Dern of the Brewers Association

Erica Higgins

Ken Thorne

Leila Hamilton

Steve Lowe

Todd Venning of Beer Men TV

Jamey Barlow

Nicole Margeson

Janet Inkrott

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