And just like that, we're right in the midst of it. Thanksgiving is past and the calendar reads December. And everyone wants to celebrate with a great beer in hand. Here are more than forty ways in which you can do just that over the next seven days.
Also, please keep my book events in mind where I'm talking beer, selling/signing books, and in some cases tasting beer with anyone who shows up. The events thus far have been successful and I'm looking forward to keeping it going.
Here's a link to the full list of future and past events where you can catch me selling Beer Lover's Mid-Atlantic. Plenty of opportunities to find me in PA, NJ, DE, and MD before Christmas. Tomorrow and Saturday I'll be in Dover, Del. and the northern NJ beach region.
As you review beer events, don't forget PhillyTapFinder.com. As always, they host an impressive listing of beer event draft lists to help better inform your beer event planning.
Click through here for a look at the full monthly calendar of beer events around the Philadelphia region.
Allentown, Pa.
Sat. 12/5; 12 p.m.-4 p.m. and 5 p.m.-8 p.m. - Craft Beer Festival at Allentown Brew Works ($10-$50 for more than 50 craft beer samples provided by dozens of your favorite brewers and vendors.)
Ardmore, Pa.
Thu. 12/3; 6 p.m. - Pelon Weizenbock Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant ($PAYG for the release of this amber full-bodied ale. A collaboration brew of the grandfather of Weizen beers with our friends Rich from Varga Bar and Dave from Jose Pistola's.)
Fri. 12/4; 5 p.m.-7 p.m. - Neshaminy Creek Tasting at The Beer Shoppe ($PAYG for a lineup of beers and samplings from Neshaminy Creek.)
Bethlehem, Pa.
Thu. 12/3; 5 p.m. - Charity Cask Night at Bethlehem Brew Works ($PAYG as the entire procees from a Fegley's firkin will be donated to the Bethlehem Mounted Police.)
Bristol, Pa.
Sun. 12/6; 2 p.m.-5 p.m. - Shave 'em Down at Broken Goblet Brewing ($PAYG for our No Shave November fundraiser.)
Cherry Hill, NJ
Fri. 12/4; 4 p.m.-9 p.m. - First Firkin Friday at Forgotten Boardwalk ($PAYG for the firkin of Ginger Snap Cookie.)
Downingtown, Pa.
Sun. 12/6; 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. seatings - Brunch with Santa at Victory Brewing Company ($12-$28 as we host Santa for a special brunch. Kids 12 & under includes a photo with Santa and children under 5 are free.)
Horsham, Pa.
Wed. 12/9; 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. - 12 Beers of Christmas Beer Dinner at Iron Abbey ($70 for the best of 12 Christmas beers paired with six courses of food.)
Kulpsville, Pa.
Thu. 12/4 - Bourbon County Stout Takeover at CJ's Doghouse ($PAYG for flights of Goose Island's Bourbon County Stout (2013, 2014, and 2015). We will also have Lolita and Experimental Ale until they run out.)
Lafayette Hill, Pa.
Fri. 12/4; 6:30 p.m.-10 p.m. - Gingerbread Jesus Release & Holiday Party at Barren Hill Tavern & Brewery ($PAYG for the release of our esteemed holiday seasonal beer, Gingerbread Jesus — brewed in collaboration with Father Kirk of St Timothy's Episcopal Church.)
Sun. 12/6; 12 p.m.-3 p.m. - Brunch with Santa at Barren Hill Tavern & Brewery ($PAYG for a special Brunch as Santa and Mrs. Claus will be here to hear everyone's Christmas wish list. Treats and fun for the kids, beers and mimosas for the parents.)
Lancaster, Pa.
Wed. 12/9; 6 p.m.-9 p.m. - Drink and Be Merry at Pour ($40 for an upscale casual wine and beer tasting with 24 wines and 12 beers.)
Limerick, Pa.
Tue. 12/8; 5 p.m. - He'Brew Jewbelation Aged Vertical Event at Craft Ale House ($PAYG to celebrate the jewbelation of seasons past with several aged versions of He'Brew Jewbelation.)
Lititz, Pa.
Mon. 12/7; 5 p.m. - Beer Dinner at Bulls Head Public House ($35 for four courses of food paired with four beers from Free Will Brewing Company.)
Maple Shade, NJ
Fri. 12/4; 6 p.m.-9 p.m. - Om Nom Nom Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant ($PAYG for an oatmeal cookie in a glass — Brewed with oats, cinnamon, whole vanilla beans, and five pounds per barrel of pureed raisins.)
Media, Pa.
Thu. 12/3; 5 p.m.-7 p.m. - Dominion Night at Pinocchio's ($PAYG for a night of beers from Fordham & Dominion.)
Fri. 12/4; 4 p.m.-8 p.m. - Winter Warmer Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant ($PAYG for the release two seasonal holiday favorites — Winter Warmer, a medium-bodied dark ale and Scrooge IPA, an American-style IPA.)
Milton, Del.
Thu. 12/3; 4:30 p.m. - Vintage & Vinyl at Dogfish Head ($PAYG for some groovy vinyl during one fantastically awesome Happy Hour at our Milton brewery. Pouring '05 World Wide Stout, '07/'11/'12 Olde School Barleywine, '09/'10/'11 Burton Baton, and '11 Sah'tea.)
Newark, Del.
Fri. 12/4; 5 p.m.-8 p.m. - Winter Warmer Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant ($PAYG for the release of our most popular spiced beer. Christmas Season is in full flight, time to break out your best (worst) Ugly Sweater and drink a little holiday ale...while supporting the Food Bank of Delaware.)
Oaks, Pa.
Sat. 12/5; 12:30 p.m.-4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. - Valley Forge Beer & Cider Festival at Greater Philly Expo Center ($10-$60 for over 150 beers and ciders for sampling.)
Paoli, Pa.
Fri. 12/4 & Sat. 12/5 - 12th Anniversary Weekend at TJ's ($PAYG for a extra-special lineup of beers throughout the weekend.)
Philadelphia, Pa.
Thu. 12/3; 5 p.m.-11 p.m. - An Early Christmas Present From New Belgium Brewing at Kite & Key ($PAYG to sample some new releases to the Philly market.)
Thu. 12/3; 6 p.m.-9 p.m. - Thomas Creek is Up Our Street at Grey Lodge Pub ($PAYG as Casey from Thomas Creek Brewing will be in town, so we're going to show him some Northeast Philly hospitality and do an event with him.)
Thu. 12/3; 6 p.m. - Ballast Point Night at Varga Bar ($PAYG for Barmy, Pumpkin Down, Even Keel, and Grapefruit Sculpin on draft. Grunion and Wahoo Wheat in cans and Habanero Sculpin in bottles.)
Fri. 12/4; 5 p.m.-7 p.m. - First Friday at Bottle Bar East ($PAYG for a guided sampling through Brooklyn's Blast!, Sorachi Ace, Double Choc Stout, Defender, Lord Sorachi, and Hammerby Syndrome, plus live jazz.)
Fri. 12/4; 6 p.m.-9 p.m. - Rowhouse Spirits Big Lebowski Night at Grey Lodge Pub ($PAYG as we are teaming up with Philly's own Rowhouse Spirits for a Big Lebowski Party.)
Sat. 12/5; 12 p.m. - Celebrate Repeal Day at Coeur ($PAYG to celebrate the anniversary of repeal day with a special keg and $1 pints until it's gone.)
Sat. 12/5; 8 p.m.-11 p.m. - Ugly Sweater Party at City Tap House-University City ($40 for open bar and hors d'oeuvres and a portion of the proceeds will benefit the Matthew Mullin Memorial Foundation and the Kyle Ambrogi Foundation.)
Sun. 12/6; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. - Brunch With Santa at City Tap House-University City ($PAYG for a City Tap Brunch with a special kid-friendly menu. Children under 10 eat complimentary and pictures with Santa are included.)
Sun. 12/6; 2 p.m. - Eagles Tailgate with Harpoon and Allagash at Varga ($PAYG for food specials and $4 drafts.)
Sun. 12/6; 7 p.m. - 12th Anniversary Celebration at Good Dog Bar ($PAYG for passed appetizers, raffle prizes, souvenir photobooth, dog photo contest winners announced, and a charitable fundraiser for The Monster Milers.)
Mon. 12/7; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. - Bottle Shop Happy Hour at Local 44 ($Free tasting samples of beers from Great Lakes.)
Tue. 12/8; 8 p.m. - Tuesday Tapping at Lucky's Last Chance ($PAYG for a night of beers from Evolution Brewing Company.)
Tue. 12/8; 7 p.m. - Annual Holiday Dinner at Monk's Cafe ($125 for a seven-course meal paired with eight world-class beers.)
Wed. 12/9; 5 p.m. - Belgian Beer & Frites at South Philadelphia Tap Room ($PAYG for a whole evening to this awesome duo.)
Wed. 12/9; 7:09 p.m. - Vintage Anchor Christmas at The Belgian Cafe ($PAYG for an event to celebrate the annual holiday beer from Anchor Brewing Company.)
Phoenixville, Pa.
Fri. 12/4; 5 p.m.-7 p.m. - Cookie Monster Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant ($PAYG to enjoy the Phoenixville Christmas Parade with the release of our Cookie Monster Dark Ale.)
Sat. 12/5; 5 p.m.-8 p.m. - Burning of the Phoenix Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant ($PAYG for the release of Winter Warmer, our medium-bodied dark ale finished with classic winter spices. We will also be featuring “fire†inspired fare in celebration of the Firebird Festival.)
Phoenixville & Pottstown, Pa.
Fri. 12/4; 11:30 a.m. - Incubus Friday at Sly Fox Brewing Company ($PAYG for the Belgian-style Tripel.)
Rehoboth Beach, Del.
Wed. 12/9; 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. - Dogfish Head Spirits Dinner at Pickled Pig Pub ($TBA for a five-course meal paired with Dogfish Head's brand new line of craft spirits.)
Sellersville, Pa.
Fri. 12/4; 5 p.m. - Friday Night Beer Tasting at Washington House ($PAYG for flights of seasonal, hearty brews.)
Wayne, Pa.
Thu. 12/3 - Tröegs Annual Mad Elf Christmas Party at Teresa's Next Door ($PAYG for one of our favorite annual events marking the start of the holiday season.)
West Chester, Pa.
Fri. 12/4; 5 p.m.-8 p.m. - Steal The Cheer Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant ($PAYG for the release of Scrooge IPA and Rudolph's Revenge.)
Westmont, NJ
Thu. 12/3; 5 p.m. - Dogfish Head 20th Anniversary Party at The Pour House ($PAYG for Dogfish Head's Higher Math — 20th Anniversary Celebration Beer, Pennsylvania Tuxedo, Fort, Vintage Raison D'Extra, Piercing Pils, Namaste to be infused through the Randall, 60 Minute IPA, and 90 Minute IPA.)
Sat. 12/5; 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. - Brunch with Santa at Keg & Kitchen ($17 for a special pre-fixe menu with seasonal drinks for all, festive cocktails, and Santa arrives at 11:30 a.m., ready for wish lists and pictures.)
Thursday, December 03, 2015
Tuesday, December 01, 2015
Beer Calendar: What To Do in December 2015
Is it that most wonderful time of the year? Regardless of your take on the holidays, the beer events calendar always looks swell at this time of year. A little of everything from great gift-giving opportunities, to free tastings, to hearty beer pairing dinners.
Sales of my new book Beer Lover's Mid-Atlantic continue to hum along quite nicely. I have a full list of 11, maybe soon to be 13 events, between Thanksgiving and Christmas in all four states covered in the book. It's now that perfect gift-giving time of year, so don't forget your beer reading needs on the gift lists! Watch for me to pop up at Heavy Seas in Baltimore in December where they'll have custom-brewed beer per my recipe specs pouring during my book signing event.
For now, head on over to the publisher's website where you can find a series of links to online sites, such as Amazon, where you can find the book for sale. Brick-and-mortar stores, too, are carrying the book so look for it at your local Barnes & Noble, for example.
As always, if I'm missing any that you feel should be on here, let me know.
$20 and under, down to and including FREE...Pay As You Go (PAYG) also included here
Philadelphia
Tue. 12/1 - Annual Fire Lighting Party at Devil's Den in Philadelphia, Pa. (7 p.m.; $PAYG)
Tue. 12/1 - Tuesday Tapping (Great Lakes) at Lucky's Last Chance in Philadelphia, Pa. (8 p.m.; $PAYG)
Wed. 12/2 - Founders "B" Brews at The Belgian Cafe in Philadelphia, Pa. (7:02 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 12/3 - An Early Christmas Present From New Belgium Brewing at Kite & Key in Philadelphia, Pa. (5 p.m.-11 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 12/3 - Thomas Creek is Up Our Street at Grey Lodge Pub in Philadelphia, Pa. (6 p.m.-9 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 12/3 - Ballast Point Night at Varga Bar in Philadelphia, Pa. (6 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 12/4 - First Friday (Brooklyn) at Bottle Bar East in Philadelphia, Pa. (5 p.m.-7 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 12/4 - Rowhouse Spirits Big Lebowski Night at Grey Lodge Pub in Philadelphia, Pa. (6 p.m.-9 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sat. 12/5 - Celebrate Repeal Day at Coeur in Philadelphia, Pa. (12 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sun. 12/6 - Brunch With Santa at City Tap House (University City) in Philadelphia, Pa. (11 a.m.-3 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sun. 12/6 - Eagles Tailgate with Harpoon and Allagash at Varga in Philadelphia, Pa. (2 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sun. 12/6 - 12th Anniversary Celebration at Good Dog Bar (7 p.m.; $PAYG)
Mon. 12/7 - Bottle Shop Happy Hour (Great Lakes) at Local 44 in Philadelphia, Pa. (6 p.m.-8 p.m.; $Free)
Tue. 12/8 - Tuesday Tapping (Evolution) at Lucky's Last Chance in Philadelphia, Pa. (8 p.m.; $PAYG)
Wed. 12/9 - Vintage Anchor Christmas at The Belgian Cafe in Philadelphia, Pa. (7:09 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 12/10 - Yuengling IPL Keep The Glass Night at Hop Angel Brauhaus in Philadelphia, Pa. (6 p.m.-9 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 12/11 - Christmas Extravaganza at Kite & Key in Philadelphia, Pa. (5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sat. 12/12 - Santa Visits the Bottle Shop at Local 44 in Philadelphia, Pa. (12 p.m.-3 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sat. 12/12 - 2SP Saison Jawn & The Day of Three Events at Brü Craft & Wurst in Philadelphia, Pa. (12 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sat. 12/12 through Wed. 12/23 - 12 Days of Xmas at Brü Craft & Wurst in Philadelphia, Pa. ($PAYG)
Sat. 12/12 through Wed. 12/23 - The Bruery Spotlight at Brü Craft & Wurst in Philadelphia, Pa. ($PAYG)
Sun. 12/13 - Brunch With Santa at Hop Angel Brauhaus in Philadelphia, Pa. (10 a.m.-3 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sun. 12/13 - Eagles Tailgate with Coppertail at Varga in Philadelphia, Pa. (11 a.m.; $PAYG)
Mon. 12/14 - Bottle Shop Happy Hour (Wyndridge Farm) at Local 44 in Philadelphia, Pa. (6 p.m.-8 p.m.; $Free)
Wed. 12/16 - Ugly Sweater Party! at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Philadelphia, Pa. (5 p.m.-9 p.m.; $PAYG)
Wed. 12/16 - Winter Is Coming at The Belgian Cafe in Philadelphia, Pa. (7:16 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sun. 12/20 - Eagles Tailgate with Dark Horse at Varga in Philadelphia, Pa. (11 a.m.; $PAYG)
Sun. 12/20 - Festivus at Grey Lodge Pub in Philadelphia, Pa. (6 p.m.-10 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sun. 12/20 - Christmas Karaoke w/ Brooklyn and Smuttynose at Varga Bar in Philadelphia, Pa. (8 p.m.; $PAYG)
Tue. 12/22 - Tuesday Tapping (Left Hand) at Lucky's Last Chance in Philadelphia, Pa. (8 p.m.; $PAYG)
Wed. 12/23 - Mad Elf Night at Hop Angel Brauhaus in Philadelphia, Pa. (7 p.m.-10 p.m.; $PAYG)
Wed. 12/23 - Christmas Eve Eve Open House Happy Hour at Local 44 in Philadelphia, Pa. ($PAYG)
Sat. 12/26 - Boxing Day Beer Festival at Memphis Taproom in Philadelphia, Pa. ($PAYG)
Sat. 12/26 - Dan Conway's Birthday Extravaganza at Varga Bar in Philadelphia, Pa. (8 p.m.; $PAYG)
Philadelphia's close suburbs (within 20 mile radius of Philadelphia)
Tue. 12/1 - Hook & Lager Appreciation Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Media, Pa. (6 p.m.-9 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 12/3 - Dominion Night at Pinocchio's in Media, Pa. (5 p.m.-7 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 12/3 - Dogfish Head 20th Anniversary Party at The Pour House in Westmont, NJ (5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 12/3 - Pelon Weizenbock Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Ardmore, Pa. (6 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 12/3 - Tröegs Annual Mad Elf Christmas Party at Teresa's Next Door in Wayne, Pa. ($PAYG)
Fri. 12/4 - Winter Warmer Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Media, Pa. (4 p.m.-8 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 12/4 - First Firkin Friday at Forgotten Boardwalk in Cherry Hill, NJ (4 p.m.-9 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 12/4 - Neshaminy Creek Tasting at The Beer Shoppe in Ardmore, Pa. (5 p.m.-7 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 12/4 - Om Nom Nom Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Maple Shade, NJ (6 p.m.-9 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 12/4 - Gingerbread Jesus Release & Holiday Party at Barren Hill Tavern & Brewery in Lafayette Hill, Pa. (6:30 p.m.-10 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sat. 12/5 - Brunch with Santa at Keg & Kitchen in Westmont, NJ (10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; $17)
Sun. 12/6 - Brunch with Santa at Barren Hill Tavern & Brewery in Lafayette Hill, Pa. (12 p.m.-3 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sun. 12/6 - Shave 'em Down at Broken Goblet Brewing in Bristol, Pa. (2 p.m.-5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 12/10 - Ninkasi Draft Event at Capone's in Norristown, Pa. (5 p.m.-8 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 12/10 - Evolution Night at Pinocchio's in Media, Pa. (6 p.m.-10 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 12/11 - Yards Tasting at The Beer Shoppe in Ardmore, Pa. (5 p.m.-7 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sat. 12/12 - Winter Warmer Multi-Tap at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Maple Shade, NJ (1 p.m.-5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Wed. 12/16 - Cookie & Beer Pairing at Barren Hill Tavern & Brewery in Lafayette Hill, Pa. (6 p.m.-10 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 12/17 - Mad Elf Night at Pinocchio's in Media, Pa. (6 p.m.-8 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 12/17 - Home For The Holidays at Dog and Bull in Croydon, Pa. (7 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 12/18 - Boulevard Tasting at The Beer Shoppe in Ardmore, Pa. (6 p.m.-8 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sat. 12/19 - Evolution Tasting at The Beer Shoppe in Ardmore, Pa. (3 p.m.-5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Wed. 12/23 - Perennial Night at Pinocchio's in Media, Pa. (6 p.m.-8 p.m.; $PAYG)
Wed. 12/23 - Tap Takeover at Uno Chicago Grill in Maple Shade, NJ (7 p.m.-9 p.m.; $PAYG)
Greater Philadelphia Metro / Eastern Pennsylvania / Other (beyond 20 mile radius of Philadelphia)
Tue. 12/1 - Hallowed Ground Bottle Release at McKenzie Brew House in Malvern, Pa. (12 p.m.; $PAYG)
Wed. 12/2 - Brewer's Choice For Charity at Allentown Brew Works in Allentown, Pa. (5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Wed. 12/2 - Tröegs Night of Mad Dreams at Shank's Tavern in Marietta, Pa. (6 p.m.-8 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 12/3 - Vintage & Vinyl at Dogfish Head in Milton, Del. (4:30 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 12/3 - Charity Cask Night at Bethlehem Brew Works in Bethlehem, Pa. (5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 12/4 - Incubus Friday at Sly Fox Brewing Company in Phoenixville and Pottstown, Pa. (11:30 a.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 12/4 - Cookie Monster Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Phoenixville, Pa. (5 p.m.-7 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 12/4 - Winter Warmer Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Newark, Del. (5 p.m.-8 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 12/4 - Steal The Cheer Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in West Chester, Pa. (5 p.m.-8 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 12/4 - Friday Night Beer Tasting (Holiday Brews) at Washington House in Sellersville, Pa. (5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 12/4 & Sat. 12/5 - 12th Anniversary Weekend at TJ's in Paoli, Pa. ($PAYG)
Thu. 12/4 - Bourbon County Stout Takeover at CJ's Doghouse in Kulpsville, Pa. ($PAYG)
Sat. 12/5 - Burning of the Phoenix Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Phoenixville, Pa. (5 p.m.-8 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sun. 12/6 - Brunch with Santa at Victory Brewing Company in Downingtown, Pa. (10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. seatings; $12-$28)
Thu. 12/10 - Yards Beer Dinner at The Press Room in Lancaster, Pa. (6 p.m.-8 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 12/11 through Sun. 12/13 - 20th Anniversary Celebration at Sly Fox Brewing Company in Phoenixville and Pottstown, Pa. ($PAYG)
Sun. 12/13 - Brunch with Santa at Victory Brewing Company in Kennett Square, Pa. (10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. seatings; $PAYG)
Thu. 12/17 - Bruery Flight Night at Liberty Taproom in Reading, Pa. (5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 12/18 - Third Friday Firkin Fest at Sly Fox in Phoenixville, Pa. (11:30 a.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 12/18 - Friday Night Sampling (Flying Fish) at Goshen Beverage in West Chester, Pa. (4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.; $Free)
Fri. 12/18 - Beer Geek Christmas at Hunger N Thirst in Lancaster, Pa. (5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sat. 12/19 - The Dark Side Party Multi-Tap at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Wilmington, Del. (1 p.m.-5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sun. 12/20 - Brunch with Santa at Victory Brewing Company in Parkesburg, Pa. (10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. seatings; $12-$28)
Events Over $20
Philadelphia
Sat. 12/5 - Ugly Sweater Party at City Tap House (University City) in Philadelphia, Pa. (8 p.m.-11 p.m.; $40)
Tue. 12/8 - Annual Holiday Dinner at Monk's Cafe in Philadelphia, Pa. (7 p.m.; $125)
Tue. 12/15 - Christmas Dinner with the Three Drunk Wise Men at Sancho Pistola's in Philadelphia, Pa. (7 p.m.; $TBA)
Sat. 12/19 - Belgian Beer Experience at Philly Beer School in Philadelphia, Pa. (4 p.m.-6 p.m.; $48.98)
Mon. 12/21 - The Bruery's Six Days of Christmas Tasting at Devil's Den in Philadelphia, Pa. (7 p.m.; $30)
Thu. 12/31 - New Year's Eve at Varga Bar in Philadelphia, Pa. (5:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., and 9:30 p.m. seatings; $55+)
Thu. 12/31 - New Year's Eve 2016 at Lucky's Last Chance in Philadelphia, Pa. (6 p.m. and 9 p.m. seatings; $TBA)
Thu. 12/31 - New Year's Eve at Monk's Cafe in Philadelphia, Pa. (6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. seatins; $75-$125)
Thu. 12/31 - New Year's Eve Beer Bash at Strangelove's in Philadelphia, Pa. (8 p.m.; $125)
Philadelphia's close suburbs (within 20 mile radius of Philadelphia)
Wed. 12/9 - 12 Beers of Christmas Beer Dinner at Iron Abbey in Horsham, Pa. (6 p.m.-8:30 p.m.; $70)
Greater Philadelphia Metro / Eastern Pennsylvania / Other (beyond 20 mile radius of Philadelphia)
Wed. 12/2 - Annual d’Achouffe Christmas Party at Spinnerstown Hotel in Spinnerstown, Pa. ($65)
Sat. 12/5 - Craft Beer Festival at Allentown Brew Works in Allentown, Pa. (12 p.m.-4 p.m. and 5 p.m.-8 p.m.; $10-$50)
Sat. 12/5 - Valley Forge Beer & Cider Festival at Greater Philly Expo Center in Oaks, Pa. (12:30 p.m.-4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m.; $10-$60)
Mon. 12/7 - Beer Dinner at Bulls Head Public House in Lititz, Pa. (5 p.m.; $35)
Wed. 12/9 - Drink and Be Merry at Pour in Lancaster, Pa. (6 p.m.-9 p.m.; $40)
Wed. 12/9 - Dogfish Head Spirits Dinner at Pickled Pig Pub in Rehoboth Beach, Del. (6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.; $TBA)
Sat. 12/12 - Grilled Cheese & Craft Beer at World Cafe Live in Wilmington, Del. (3 p.m.; $40)
Tue. 12/15 - Holiday Beer Dinner at Victory Brewing Company in Kennett Square, Pa. (6:30 p.m.; $65)
Thu. 12/17 - Holiday Beer Dinner at Victory Brewing Company in Downingtown, Pa. (6:30 p.m.; $75)
Thu. 12/31 - 20 Beers for 20 Years New Year’s Eve Celebration at Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats in Rehoboth Beach, Del. (6:30 p.m.; $125)
Thu. 12/31 - New Year's Eve 2015 at Station Taproom in Downingtown, Pa. (6:45 p.m.; $100)
Sales of my new book Beer Lover's Mid-Atlantic continue to hum along quite nicely. I have a full list of 11, maybe soon to be 13 events, between Thanksgiving and Christmas in all four states covered in the book. It's now that perfect gift-giving time of year, so don't forget your beer reading needs on the gift lists! Watch for me to pop up at Heavy Seas in Baltimore in December where they'll have custom-brewed beer per my recipe specs pouring during my book signing event.
For now, head on over to the publisher's website where you can find a series of links to online sites, such as Amazon, where you can find the book for sale. Brick-and-mortar stores, too, are carrying the book so look for it at your local Barnes & Noble, for example.
As always, if I'm missing any that you feel should be on here, let me know.
$20 and under, down to and including FREE...Pay As You Go (PAYG) also included here
Philadelphia
Tue. 12/1 - Annual Fire Lighting Party at Devil's Den in Philadelphia, Pa. (7 p.m.; $PAYG)
Tue. 12/1 - Tuesday Tapping (Great Lakes) at Lucky's Last Chance in Philadelphia, Pa. (8 p.m.; $PAYG)
Wed. 12/2 - Founders "B" Brews at The Belgian Cafe in Philadelphia, Pa. (7:02 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 12/3 - An Early Christmas Present From New Belgium Brewing at Kite & Key in Philadelphia, Pa. (5 p.m.-11 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 12/3 - Thomas Creek is Up Our Street at Grey Lodge Pub in Philadelphia, Pa. (6 p.m.-9 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 12/3 - Ballast Point Night at Varga Bar in Philadelphia, Pa. (6 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 12/4 - First Friday (Brooklyn) at Bottle Bar East in Philadelphia, Pa. (5 p.m.-7 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 12/4 - Rowhouse Spirits Big Lebowski Night at Grey Lodge Pub in Philadelphia, Pa. (6 p.m.-9 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sat. 12/5 - Celebrate Repeal Day at Coeur in Philadelphia, Pa. (12 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sun. 12/6 - Brunch With Santa at City Tap House (University City) in Philadelphia, Pa. (11 a.m.-3 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sun. 12/6 - Eagles Tailgate with Harpoon and Allagash at Varga in Philadelphia, Pa. (2 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sun. 12/6 - 12th Anniversary Celebration at Good Dog Bar (7 p.m.; $PAYG)
Mon. 12/7 - Bottle Shop Happy Hour (Great Lakes) at Local 44 in Philadelphia, Pa. (6 p.m.-8 p.m.; $Free)
Tue. 12/8 - Tuesday Tapping (Evolution) at Lucky's Last Chance in Philadelphia, Pa. (8 p.m.; $PAYG)
Wed. 12/9 - Vintage Anchor Christmas at The Belgian Cafe in Philadelphia, Pa. (7:09 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 12/10 - Yuengling IPL Keep The Glass Night at Hop Angel Brauhaus in Philadelphia, Pa. (6 p.m.-9 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 12/11 - Christmas Extravaganza at Kite & Key in Philadelphia, Pa. (5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sat. 12/12 - Santa Visits the Bottle Shop at Local 44 in Philadelphia, Pa. (12 p.m.-3 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sat. 12/12 - 2SP Saison Jawn & The Day of Three Events at Brü Craft & Wurst in Philadelphia, Pa. (12 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sat. 12/12 through Wed. 12/23 - 12 Days of Xmas at Brü Craft & Wurst in Philadelphia, Pa. ($PAYG)
Sat. 12/12 through Wed. 12/23 - The Bruery Spotlight at Brü Craft & Wurst in Philadelphia, Pa. ($PAYG)
Sun. 12/13 - Brunch With Santa at Hop Angel Brauhaus in Philadelphia, Pa. (10 a.m.-3 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sun. 12/13 - Eagles Tailgate with Coppertail at Varga in Philadelphia, Pa. (11 a.m.; $PAYG)
Mon. 12/14 - Bottle Shop Happy Hour (Wyndridge Farm) at Local 44 in Philadelphia, Pa. (6 p.m.-8 p.m.; $Free)
Wed. 12/16 - Ugly Sweater Party! at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Philadelphia, Pa. (5 p.m.-9 p.m.; $PAYG)
Wed. 12/16 - Winter Is Coming at The Belgian Cafe in Philadelphia, Pa. (7:16 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sun. 12/20 - Eagles Tailgate with Dark Horse at Varga in Philadelphia, Pa. (11 a.m.; $PAYG)
Sun. 12/20 - Festivus at Grey Lodge Pub in Philadelphia, Pa. (6 p.m.-10 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sun. 12/20 - Christmas Karaoke w/ Brooklyn and Smuttynose at Varga Bar in Philadelphia, Pa. (8 p.m.; $PAYG)
Tue. 12/22 - Tuesday Tapping (Left Hand) at Lucky's Last Chance in Philadelphia, Pa. (8 p.m.; $PAYG)
Wed. 12/23 - Mad Elf Night at Hop Angel Brauhaus in Philadelphia, Pa. (7 p.m.-10 p.m.; $PAYG)
Wed. 12/23 - Christmas Eve Eve Open House Happy Hour at Local 44 in Philadelphia, Pa. ($PAYG)
Sat. 12/26 - Boxing Day Beer Festival at Memphis Taproom in Philadelphia, Pa. ($PAYG)
Sat. 12/26 - Dan Conway's Birthday Extravaganza at Varga Bar in Philadelphia, Pa. (8 p.m.; $PAYG)
Philadelphia's close suburbs (within 20 mile radius of Philadelphia)
Tue. 12/1 - Hook & Lager Appreciation Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Media, Pa. (6 p.m.-9 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 12/3 - Dominion Night at Pinocchio's in Media, Pa. (5 p.m.-7 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 12/3 - Dogfish Head 20th Anniversary Party at The Pour House in Westmont, NJ (5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 12/3 - Pelon Weizenbock Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Ardmore, Pa. (6 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 12/3 - Tröegs Annual Mad Elf Christmas Party at Teresa's Next Door in Wayne, Pa. ($PAYG)
Fri. 12/4 - Winter Warmer Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Media, Pa. (4 p.m.-8 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 12/4 - First Firkin Friday at Forgotten Boardwalk in Cherry Hill, NJ (4 p.m.-9 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 12/4 - Neshaminy Creek Tasting at The Beer Shoppe in Ardmore, Pa. (5 p.m.-7 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 12/4 - Om Nom Nom Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Maple Shade, NJ (6 p.m.-9 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 12/4 - Gingerbread Jesus Release & Holiday Party at Barren Hill Tavern & Brewery in Lafayette Hill, Pa. (6:30 p.m.-10 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sat. 12/5 - Brunch with Santa at Keg & Kitchen in Westmont, NJ (10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; $17)
Sun. 12/6 - Brunch with Santa at Barren Hill Tavern & Brewery in Lafayette Hill, Pa. (12 p.m.-3 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sun. 12/6 - Shave 'em Down at Broken Goblet Brewing in Bristol, Pa. (2 p.m.-5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 12/10 - Ninkasi Draft Event at Capone's in Norristown, Pa. (5 p.m.-8 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 12/10 - Evolution Night at Pinocchio's in Media, Pa. (6 p.m.-10 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 12/11 - Yards Tasting at The Beer Shoppe in Ardmore, Pa. (5 p.m.-7 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sat. 12/12 - Winter Warmer Multi-Tap at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Maple Shade, NJ (1 p.m.-5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Wed. 12/16 - Cookie & Beer Pairing at Barren Hill Tavern & Brewery in Lafayette Hill, Pa. (6 p.m.-10 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 12/17 - Mad Elf Night at Pinocchio's in Media, Pa. (6 p.m.-8 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 12/17 - Home For The Holidays at Dog and Bull in Croydon, Pa. (7 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 12/18 - Boulevard Tasting at The Beer Shoppe in Ardmore, Pa. (6 p.m.-8 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sat. 12/19 - Evolution Tasting at The Beer Shoppe in Ardmore, Pa. (3 p.m.-5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Wed. 12/23 - Perennial Night at Pinocchio's in Media, Pa. (6 p.m.-8 p.m.; $PAYG)
Wed. 12/23 - Tap Takeover at Uno Chicago Grill in Maple Shade, NJ (7 p.m.-9 p.m.; $PAYG)
Greater Philadelphia Metro / Eastern Pennsylvania / Other (beyond 20 mile radius of Philadelphia)
Tue. 12/1 - Hallowed Ground Bottle Release at McKenzie Brew House in Malvern, Pa. (12 p.m.; $PAYG)
Wed. 12/2 - Brewer's Choice For Charity at Allentown Brew Works in Allentown, Pa. (5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Wed. 12/2 - Tröegs Night of Mad Dreams at Shank's Tavern in Marietta, Pa. (6 p.m.-8 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 12/3 - Vintage & Vinyl at Dogfish Head in Milton, Del. (4:30 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 12/3 - Charity Cask Night at Bethlehem Brew Works in Bethlehem, Pa. (5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 12/4 - Incubus Friday at Sly Fox Brewing Company in Phoenixville and Pottstown, Pa. (11:30 a.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 12/4 - Cookie Monster Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Phoenixville, Pa. (5 p.m.-7 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 12/4 - Winter Warmer Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Newark, Del. (5 p.m.-8 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 12/4 - Steal The Cheer Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in West Chester, Pa. (5 p.m.-8 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 12/4 - Friday Night Beer Tasting (Holiday Brews) at Washington House in Sellersville, Pa. (5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 12/4 & Sat. 12/5 - 12th Anniversary Weekend at TJ's in Paoli, Pa. ($PAYG)
Thu. 12/4 - Bourbon County Stout Takeover at CJ's Doghouse in Kulpsville, Pa. ($PAYG)
Sat. 12/5 - Burning of the Phoenix Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Phoenixville, Pa. (5 p.m.-8 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sun. 12/6 - Brunch with Santa at Victory Brewing Company in Downingtown, Pa. (10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. seatings; $12-$28)
Thu. 12/10 - Yards Beer Dinner at The Press Room in Lancaster, Pa. (6 p.m.-8 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 12/11 through Sun. 12/13 - 20th Anniversary Celebration at Sly Fox Brewing Company in Phoenixville and Pottstown, Pa. ($PAYG)
Sun. 12/13 - Brunch with Santa at Victory Brewing Company in Kennett Square, Pa. (10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. seatings; $PAYG)
Thu. 12/17 - Bruery Flight Night at Liberty Taproom in Reading, Pa. (5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 12/18 - Third Friday Firkin Fest at Sly Fox in Phoenixville, Pa. (11:30 a.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 12/18 - Friday Night Sampling (Flying Fish) at Goshen Beverage in West Chester, Pa. (4:30 p.m.-6:30 p.m.; $Free)
Fri. 12/18 - Beer Geek Christmas at Hunger N Thirst in Lancaster, Pa. (5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sat. 12/19 - The Dark Side Party Multi-Tap at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Wilmington, Del. (1 p.m.-5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sun. 12/20 - Brunch with Santa at Victory Brewing Company in Parkesburg, Pa. (10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. seatings; $12-$28)
Events Over $20
Philadelphia
Sat. 12/5 - Ugly Sweater Party at City Tap House (University City) in Philadelphia, Pa. (8 p.m.-11 p.m.; $40)
Tue. 12/8 - Annual Holiday Dinner at Monk's Cafe in Philadelphia, Pa. (7 p.m.; $125)
Tue. 12/15 - Christmas Dinner with the Three Drunk Wise Men at Sancho Pistola's in Philadelphia, Pa. (7 p.m.; $TBA)
Sat. 12/19 - Belgian Beer Experience at Philly Beer School in Philadelphia, Pa. (4 p.m.-6 p.m.; $48.98)
Mon. 12/21 - The Bruery's Six Days of Christmas Tasting at Devil's Den in Philadelphia, Pa. (7 p.m.; $30)
Thu. 12/31 - New Year's Eve at Varga Bar in Philadelphia, Pa. (5:30 p.m., 7:30 p.m., and 9:30 p.m. seatings; $55+)
Thu. 12/31 - New Year's Eve 2016 at Lucky's Last Chance in Philadelphia, Pa. (6 p.m. and 9 p.m. seatings; $TBA)
Thu. 12/31 - New Year's Eve at Monk's Cafe in Philadelphia, Pa. (6:30 p.m. and 9 p.m. seatins; $75-$125)
Thu. 12/31 - New Year's Eve Beer Bash at Strangelove's in Philadelphia, Pa. (8 p.m.; $125)
Philadelphia's close suburbs (within 20 mile radius of Philadelphia)
Wed. 12/9 - 12 Beers of Christmas Beer Dinner at Iron Abbey in Horsham, Pa. (6 p.m.-8:30 p.m.; $70)
Greater Philadelphia Metro / Eastern Pennsylvania / Other (beyond 20 mile radius of Philadelphia)
Wed. 12/2 - Annual d’Achouffe Christmas Party at Spinnerstown Hotel in Spinnerstown, Pa. ($65)
Sat. 12/5 - Craft Beer Festival at Allentown Brew Works in Allentown, Pa. (12 p.m.-4 p.m. and 5 p.m.-8 p.m.; $10-$50)
Sat. 12/5 - Valley Forge Beer & Cider Festival at Greater Philly Expo Center in Oaks, Pa. (12:30 p.m.-4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m.; $10-$60)
Mon. 12/7 - Beer Dinner at Bulls Head Public House in Lititz, Pa. (5 p.m.; $35)
Wed. 12/9 - Drink and Be Merry at Pour in Lancaster, Pa. (6 p.m.-9 p.m.; $40)
Wed. 12/9 - Dogfish Head Spirits Dinner at Pickled Pig Pub in Rehoboth Beach, Del. (6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m.; $TBA)
Sat. 12/12 - Grilled Cheese & Craft Beer at World Cafe Live in Wilmington, Del. (3 p.m.; $40)
Tue. 12/15 - Holiday Beer Dinner at Victory Brewing Company in Kennett Square, Pa. (6:30 p.m.; $65)
Thu. 12/17 - Holiday Beer Dinner at Victory Brewing Company in Downingtown, Pa. (6:30 p.m.; $75)
Thu. 12/31 - 20 Beers for 20 Years New Year’s Eve Celebration at Dogfish Head Brewings & Eats in Rehoboth Beach, Del. (6:30 p.m.; $125)
Thu. 12/31 - New Year's Eve 2015 at Station Taproom in Downingtown, Pa. (6:45 p.m.; $100)
Wednesday, November 25, 2015
Weekly Beer Calendar Update: November 25 - November 30
Coming at you a day earlier than the weekly calendar normally comes out. Figuring you might be pre-occupied with turkey, parades, football, and/or nursing hangovers tomorrow. So here is the remainder of the month in beer events, beginning with today's.
Also, please keep my book events in mind where I'm talking beer, selling/signing books, and in some cases tasting beer with anyone who shows up. The events thus far have been successful and I'm looking forward to keeping it going. Here's a link to the full list of future and past events where you can catch me selling Beer Lover's Mid-Atlantic. Plenty of opportunities to find me in PA, NJ, DE, and MD before Christmas.
As you review beer events, don't forget PhillyTapFinder.com. As always, they host an impressive listing of beer event draft lists to help better inform your beer event planning.
Click through here for a look at the full monthly calendar of beer events around the Philadelphia region.
Ambler, Pa.
Sat. 11/28; 12 p.m.-5 p.m. - Holiday Bazaar at Forest & Main ($PAYG for a beer and some early holiday shopping from our talented friends and an old fashioned holiday bazaar.)
Conshohocken, Pa.
Fri. 11/27; 11 a.m. - Black Friday at Flanigan's Boathouse ($PAYG for some deliciously dark beers from our cellar for your drinking pleasure.)
Downingtown, Pa.
Sat. 11/28; 4 p.m. - Yards Sampling at Wegmans ($Free tasting samples of beers from Yards.)
Sun. 11/29; 12 p.m.-4 p.m. - Movember Beef & Beer Fundraiser at Victory Brewing Company ($40 for a Beef & Beer and Auction benefiting Movember, the leading global organization committed to changing the face of men’s health.)
Downingtown, Kennett Square, and Parkesburg, Pa.
Wed. 11/25; 9 a.m. - Dark Wednesday at all three Victory locations ($PAYG for the Java Cask bottle release, growler fills, and breakfast.)
Doylestown, Pa.
Fri. 11/27; 7 p.m.-10 p.m. - Goose Island Black Friday Bourbon County Tapping and Raffle at Penn Taproom ($PAYG for some amazing beers from Goose Island including 2015 Bourbon Barrel and Lolita Sour and an auction for rare bottles from Goose Island.)
Lancaster, Pa.
Fri. 11/27; 11 a.m. - Black Friday Stout Invasion at Hunger N Thirst ($PAYG for a variety of "black as night" beers available for consumption.)
Mount Holly, NJ
Sat. 11/28; 7 p.m.-10 p.m. - Lighting of the Leg & Notafingah! Release at Village Idiot Brewing Company ($PAYG for the first annual lighting, a beer release, and who knows what else.)
Norristown, Pa.
Fri. 11/27; 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. tappings - Black Friday Tappings at Capone's ($PAYG for special beers available all day and a brunch from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m.)
Philadelphia, Pa.
Wed. 11/25; 12 p.m. - Night of the Sardine: 4 year Anniversary Party! at American Sardine ($PAYG for a kick-ass beer list, prizes, specials, festivus-style feats of strength, and a special staff-created sardine menu.)
Wed. 11/25; 4:30 p.m. - Goose Island Black Wednesday at Alla Spina ($PAYG for Goose Island's BCBS, BCBS Barleywine, BCBS Regal Rye, and Lolita.)
Thu. 11/26; 7 p.m. - Thanksgiving at Devil's Den ($PAYG for two of our favorite things — Craft Beer & football. We will be open for the night game, with a limited menu, and $1 off Barren Hill Beers, including Mel's Pumpkin Pie.)
Fri. 11/27; 11 a.m. - Everything Went Black Friday at Memphis Taproom ($PAYG for dark beers all day long and our full brunch menu until 3 p.m.)
Fri. 11/27; 11 a.m. - Fade To Black Friday III at Brü Craft & Wurst ($PAYG as "Captain" Dan Conway presents our third annual Black Friday all-day happy hour, tapping eleven dark beers from eleven different breweries.)
Fri. 11/27; 12 p.m. - Into The Dark at City Tap House-University City ($PAYG for a stellar selection of dark craft beers. A $35 tasting package available that includes keep-sake tasting glass and 10 tokens for 10 tastes at 5 oz. each.)
Fri. 11/27; 3 p.m.-8 p.m. - Victory Java Cask Launch Party at Johnny Brenda's ($PAYG for a collaborative effort between William Reed at Johnny Brenda's and our friends at Victory.)
Sat. 11/28; 8 p.m.-10 p.m. - Flightschool + Dock Street Release Party at TLA ($12 for a co-brewed, limited-release draft beer – Little Chicken Pale Ale – that will be tapped at the show.)
Sun. 11/29; 5 p.m. - Tom vs. Peyton, Patriots vs. Broncos, Harpoon vs. New Belgium at City Tap House-Logan ($PAYG to toast Tom & Peyton with Harpoon & New Belgium for $4 drafts all night long.)
Mon. 11/30; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. - Bottle Shop Happy Hour at Local 44 ($Free Manayunk brewery representative led complimentary tastings and specials on bottle selections.)
Spinnerstown, Pa.
Fri. 11/27; 11:30 a.m. - Black Friday at Spinnerstown Hotel ($PAYG for a dark beer tap takeover.)
Wayne, Pa.
Fri. 11/27; 11:30 a.m. - Russian River Flows at Teresa's Next Door ($PAYG for five fabulous beers from Russian River Brewing including Pliny the Elder, Blind Pig, Damnation, Consecration, and Supplication.)
West Chester, Pa.
Wed. 11/25; 12 p.m.-2 p.m. - Beer Sampling at Goshen Beverage ($Free tasting samples of beers from SweetWater.)
Wed. 11/25; 4 p.m.-10 p.m. - Thanksgiving Eve Party at Levante Brewing ($PAYG for very special beer releases, awesome food, and great company.)
Wed. 11/25; 6 p.m. - Thanksgiving Eve All Star Jam at Boxcar Brewing Company ($PAYG for plenty of live music, comedians, food, and beer.)
Wilmington, Del.
Fri. 11/27; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. - Holiday Ale Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant ($PAYG for the first of our Winter Beer releases with this classic Copper American-style double IPA.)
Also, please keep my book events in mind where I'm talking beer, selling/signing books, and in some cases tasting beer with anyone who shows up. The events thus far have been successful and I'm looking forward to keeping it going. Here's a link to the full list of future and past events where you can catch me selling Beer Lover's Mid-Atlantic. Plenty of opportunities to find me in PA, NJ, DE, and MD before Christmas.
As you review beer events, don't forget PhillyTapFinder.com. As always, they host an impressive listing of beer event draft lists to help better inform your beer event planning.
Click through here for a look at the full monthly calendar of beer events around the Philadelphia region.
Ambler, Pa.
Sat. 11/28; 12 p.m.-5 p.m. - Holiday Bazaar at Forest & Main ($PAYG for a beer and some early holiday shopping from our talented friends and an old fashioned holiday bazaar.)
Conshohocken, Pa.
Fri. 11/27; 11 a.m. - Black Friday at Flanigan's Boathouse ($PAYG for some deliciously dark beers from our cellar for your drinking pleasure.)
Downingtown, Pa.
Sat. 11/28; 4 p.m. - Yards Sampling at Wegmans ($Free tasting samples of beers from Yards.)
Sun. 11/29; 12 p.m.-4 p.m. - Movember Beef & Beer Fundraiser at Victory Brewing Company ($40 for a Beef & Beer and Auction benefiting Movember, the leading global organization committed to changing the face of men’s health.)
Downingtown, Kennett Square, and Parkesburg, Pa.
Wed. 11/25; 9 a.m. - Dark Wednesday at all three Victory locations ($PAYG for the Java Cask bottle release, growler fills, and breakfast.)
Doylestown, Pa.
Fri. 11/27; 7 p.m.-10 p.m. - Goose Island Black Friday Bourbon County Tapping and Raffle at Penn Taproom ($PAYG for some amazing beers from Goose Island including 2015 Bourbon Barrel and Lolita Sour and an auction for rare bottles from Goose Island.)
Lancaster, Pa.
Fri. 11/27; 11 a.m. - Black Friday Stout Invasion at Hunger N Thirst ($PAYG for a variety of "black as night" beers available for consumption.)
Mount Holly, NJ
Sat. 11/28; 7 p.m.-10 p.m. - Lighting of the Leg & Notafingah! Release at Village Idiot Brewing Company ($PAYG for the first annual lighting, a beer release, and who knows what else.)
Norristown, Pa.
Fri. 11/27; 7 a.m. and 3 p.m. tappings - Black Friday Tappings at Capone's ($PAYG for special beers available all day and a brunch from 8:30 a.m. until 1 p.m.)
Philadelphia, Pa.
Wed. 11/25; 12 p.m. - Night of the Sardine: 4 year Anniversary Party! at American Sardine ($PAYG for a kick-ass beer list, prizes, specials, festivus-style feats of strength, and a special staff-created sardine menu.)
Wed. 11/25; 4:30 p.m. - Goose Island Black Wednesday at Alla Spina ($PAYG for Goose Island's BCBS, BCBS Barleywine, BCBS Regal Rye, and Lolita.)
Thu. 11/26; 7 p.m. - Thanksgiving at Devil's Den ($PAYG for two of our favorite things — Craft Beer & football. We will be open for the night game, with a limited menu, and $1 off Barren Hill Beers, including Mel's Pumpkin Pie.)
Fri. 11/27; 11 a.m. - Everything Went Black Friday at Memphis Taproom ($PAYG for dark beers all day long and our full brunch menu until 3 p.m.)
Fri. 11/27; 11 a.m. - Fade To Black Friday III at Brü Craft & Wurst ($PAYG as "Captain" Dan Conway presents our third annual Black Friday all-day happy hour, tapping eleven dark beers from eleven different breweries.)
Fri. 11/27; 12 p.m. - Into The Dark at City Tap House-University City ($PAYG for a stellar selection of dark craft beers. A $35 tasting package available that includes keep-sake tasting glass and 10 tokens for 10 tastes at 5 oz. each.)
Fri. 11/27; 3 p.m.-8 p.m. - Victory Java Cask Launch Party at Johnny Brenda's ($PAYG for a collaborative effort between William Reed at Johnny Brenda's and our friends at Victory.)
Sat. 11/28; 8 p.m.-10 p.m. - Flightschool + Dock Street Release Party at TLA ($12 for a co-brewed, limited-release draft beer – Little Chicken Pale Ale – that will be tapped at the show.)
Sun. 11/29; 5 p.m. - Tom vs. Peyton, Patriots vs. Broncos, Harpoon vs. New Belgium at City Tap House-Logan ($PAYG to toast Tom & Peyton with Harpoon & New Belgium for $4 drafts all night long.)
Mon. 11/30; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. - Bottle Shop Happy Hour at Local 44 ($Free Manayunk brewery representative led complimentary tastings and specials on bottle selections.)
Spinnerstown, Pa.
Fri. 11/27; 11:30 a.m. - Black Friday at Spinnerstown Hotel ($PAYG for a dark beer tap takeover.)
Wayne, Pa.
Fri. 11/27; 11:30 a.m. - Russian River Flows at Teresa's Next Door ($PAYG for five fabulous beers from Russian River Brewing including Pliny the Elder, Blind Pig, Damnation, Consecration, and Supplication.)
West Chester, Pa.
Wed. 11/25; 12 p.m.-2 p.m. - Beer Sampling at Goshen Beverage ($Free tasting samples of beers from SweetWater.)
Wed. 11/25; 4 p.m.-10 p.m. - Thanksgiving Eve Party at Levante Brewing ($PAYG for very special beer releases, awesome food, and great company.)
Wed. 11/25; 6 p.m. - Thanksgiving Eve All Star Jam at Boxcar Brewing Company ($PAYG for plenty of live music, comedians, food, and beer.)
Wilmington, Del.
Fri. 11/27; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. - Holiday Ale Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant ($PAYG for the first of our Winter Beer releases with this classic Copper American-style double IPA.)
Thursday, November 19, 2015
Weekly Beer Calendar Update: November 19 - November 25
Here we go again. As you prepare to be thankful for everything else in your life next Thursday, take some time to thank those that work tirelessly to bring you great beer. These couple dozen events in the next seven days are a great start.
Also, please keep my book events in mind where I'm talking beer, selling/signing books, and in some cases tasting beer with anyone who shows up. The events thus far have been successful and I'm looking forward to keeping it going. Here's a link to the full list of future and past events where you can catch me selling Beer Lover's Mid-Atlantic.
As you review beer events, don't forget PhillyTapFinder.com. As always, they host an impressive listing of beer event draft lists to help better inform your beer event planning.
Click through here for a look at the full monthly calendar of beer events around the Philadelphia region.
Harrisburg, Pa.
Sat. 11/21; 12 p.m.-5 p.m. - Hibrewnation at Farm Show Complex ($20-$55 for 80 hand-selected craft and local brews.)
Lake Harmony, Pa.
Sat. 11/21 & Sun. 11/22 - Split Rock Beerfest at Split Rock Resort ($10-$70 for live music, tasty food, a beer dinner, and plenty of beer tasting.)
Lancaster, Pa.
Fri. 11/20; 5 p.m. - Straub Brewery Tap Takeover at Isaac's Pickle Bar ($PAYG for the lineup of taps dedicated to Straub beers.)
Malvern, Pa.
Sat. 11/21; 1 p.m. - Yards Sampling at Wegmans ($Free tasting samples of beers from Yards.)
Montgomeryville, Pa.
Sat. 11/21; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. - 23rd Anniversary Party at Keystone Homebrew Supply ($Free admission covers samplings, demonstrations, live music, and a bouncy castle for the kids. $PAYG for merchandise and an on-site food truck.)
Narberth, Pa.
Fri. 11/20; 6 p.m.-9 p.m. - Free Cranberry Sauce and Beer sampling for a cause at The Greeks Next Door ($PAYG for our annual Project HOME fundraising event where you can sample and buy their incredibly delicious cranberry sauce, and get a free beer sampling to boot.)
North Wales, Pa.
Thu. 11/19; 5 p.m.-9 p.m. - Tröegs and Victory at The Pour House ($PAYG for a solid lineup from both breweries including the exclusive collaboration brew with Victory — Hoppy White.)
Tue. 11/24; 5 p.m.-8 p.m. - Allagash Tap Takeover at The Pour House ($PAYG for Allagash's White, Black, Victoria, Interlude, Odyssey, Saison, Farm to Face, Aventureux, and Victor.)
Philadelphia, Pa.
Thu. 11/19; 4 p.m. - Brooklyn Defender Happy Hour at Brü Craft & Wurst ($PAYG for $4 happy hour Brooklyn drafts — Black Chocolate '14, Defender IPA, and more to come.)
Thu. 11/19; 6 p.m.-10 p.m. - Pints For North Light at Manayunk Brewery & Restaurant ($50-$80 to grow and raise much-needed funds to keep North Light’s programs and services affordable.)
Fri. 11/20; 4 p.m. - Mad Elf = Happy You Night at Grey Lodge Pub ($PAYG for three years of Mad Elf.)
Fri. 11/20; 5 p.m.-7 p.m. - Flying Fish Sampling at Bella Vista ($Free tasting samples of Flying Fish beers.)
Fri. 11/20; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. - Manayunk Tasting plus Taps at Bottle Bar East ($PAYG for a night of beers from Manayunk.)
Sat. 11/21; 4 p.m.-6 p.m. - Craft Beer and Cheese Pairing at Philly Beer School ($48.98 for a class that combines the talent of one of Philadelphia’s top beer geeks and beloved cheesemongers for the ultimate class on beer and cheese pairings.)
Sun. 11/22; 11 a.m. - Eagles Tailgate with Coppertail Brewing at Varga ($PAYG for Eagles versus Buccaneers, food specials, and $4 drafts until the end of the game.)
Mon. 11/23; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. - Bottle Shop Happy Hour at Local 44 ($Free Neshaminy Creek brewery representative led complimentary tastings and specials on bottle selections.)
Tue. 11/24; 5 p.m.-7 p.m. - Yards Sampling at The Foodery ($Free tasting samples of Yards' Signature Ales, Cicada, and Old Bart.)
Tue. 11/24; 5 p.m.-10 p.m. - Pre-Thanksgiving Bottle Release Shindig at Dock Street Brewery ($PAYG for some extremely rare, limited releases for sale, which are perfectly transportable wherever Thanksgiving and the other holidays, denominational or not, take you.)
Wed. 11/25; 12 p.m. - Night of the Sardine: 4 year Anniversary Party! at American Sardine ($PAYG for a kick-ass beer list, prizes, specials, festivus-style feats of strength, and a special staff-created sardine menu.)
Phoenixville, Pa.
Fri. 11/20; 11:30 a.m. - Third Friday Firkin Fest at Sly Fox ($PAYG for the stalwart Chester County Bitter pouring through the beer engines that day alongside two distinctive Porter firkins — Pughtown Porter and London Calling Porter.)
West Chester, Pa.
Fri. 11/20; 4 p.m.-6 p.m. - Friday Night Sampling at Goshen Beverage ($Free tasting samples of beers from Kona.)
Wed. 11/25; 12 p.m.-2 p.m. - Beer Sampling at Goshen Beverage ($Free tasting samples of beers from SweetWater.)
Wed. 11/25; 4 p.m.-10 p.m. - Thanksgiving Eve Party at Levante Brewing ($PAYG for very special beer releases, awesome food, and great company.)
Wed. 11/25; 6 p.m. - Thanksgiving Eve All Star Jam at Boxcar Brewing Company ($PAYG for plenty of live music, comedians, food, and beer.)
Westmont, NJ
Thu. 11/19; 5 p.m. - Victory Tap Takeover at The Pour House ($PAYG for a solid lineup from Victory including the exclusive collaboration brew with Victory — Hoppy White.)
Sat. 11/21; 5 p.m. - East Coast vs. West Coast Tap Takeover at The Pour House ($PAYG for featured breweries including Dogfish Head, Yards, and Ballast Point.)
Wilmington, Del.
Sat. 11/21; 3 p.m. - Grilled Cheese & Craft Beer at World Cafe Live ($40 for two of the best things on earth paired together — Grilled Cheese and Craft Beer — featuring beers from Mispillion River Brewing.)
Also, please keep my book events in mind where I'm talking beer, selling/signing books, and in some cases tasting beer with anyone who shows up. The events thus far have been successful and I'm looking forward to keeping it going. Here's a link to the full list of future and past events where you can catch me selling Beer Lover's Mid-Atlantic.
As you review beer events, don't forget PhillyTapFinder.com. As always, they host an impressive listing of beer event draft lists to help better inform your beer event planning.
Click through here for a look at the full monthly calendar of beer events around the Philadelphia region.
Harrisburg, Pa.
Sat. 11/21; 12 p.m.-5 p.m. - Hibrewnation at Farm Show Complex ($20-$55 for 80 hand-selected craft and local brews.)
Lake Harmony, Pa.
Sat. 11/21 & Sun. 11/22 - Split Rock Beerfest at Split Rock Resort ($10-$70 for live music, tasty food, a beer dinner, and plenty of beer tasting.)
Lancaster, Pa.
Fri. 11/20; 5 p.m. - Straub Brewery Tap Takeover at Isaac's Pickle Bar ($PAYG for the lineup of taps dedicated to Straub beers.)
Malvern, Pa.
Sat. 11/21; 1 p.m. - Yards Sampling at Wegmans ($Free tasting samples of beers from Yards.)
Montgomeryville, Pa.
Sat. 11/21; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. - 23rd Anniversary Party at Keystone Homebrew Supply ($Free admission covers samplings, demonstrations, live music, and a bouncy castle for the kids. $PAYG for merchandise and an on-site food truck.)
Narberth, Pa.
Fri. 11/20; 6 p.m.-9 p.m. - Free Cranberry Sauce and Beer sampling for a cause at The Greeks Next Door ($PAYG for our annual Project HOME fundraising event where you can sample and buy their incredibly delicious cranberry sauce, and get a free beer sampling to boot.)
North Wales, Pa.
Thu. 11/19; 5 p.m.-9 p.m. - Tröegs and Victory at The Pour House ($PAYG for a solid lineup from both breweries including the exclusive collaboration brew with Victory — Hoppy White.)
Tue. 11/24; 5 p.m.-8 p.m. - Allagash Tap Takeover at The Pour House ($PAYG for Allagash's White, Black, Victoria, Interlude, Odyssey, Saison, Farm to Face, Aventureux, and Victor.)
Philadelphia, Pa.
Thu. 11/19; 4 p.m. - Brooklyn Defender Happy Hour at Brü Craft & Wurst ($PAYG for $4 happy hour Brooklyn drafts — Black Chocolate '14, Defender IPA, and more to come.)
Thu. 11/19; 6 p.m.-10 p.m. - Pints For North Light at Manayunk Brewery & Restaurant ($50-$80 to grow and raise much-needed funds to keep North Light’s programs and services affordable.)
Fri. 11/20; 4 p.m. - Mad Elf = Happy You Night at Grey Lodge Pub ($PAYG for three years of Mad Elf.)
Fri. 11/20; 5 p.m.-7 p.m. - Flying Fish Sampling at Bella Vista ($Free tasting samples of Flying Fish beers.)
Fri. 11/20; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. - Manayunk Tasting plus Taps at Bottle Bar East ($PAYG for a night of beers from Manayunk.)
Sat. 11/21; 4 p.m.-6 p.m. - Craft Beer and Cheese Pairing at Philly Beer School ($48.98 for a class that combines the talent of one of Philadelphia’s top beer geeks and beloved cheesemongers for the ultimate class on beer and cheese pairings.)
Sun. 11/22; 11 a.m. - Eagles Tailgate with Coppertail Brewing at Varga ($PAYG for Eagles versus Buccaneers, food specials, and $4 drafts until the end of the game.)
Mon. 11/23; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. - Bottle Shop Happy Hour at Local 44 ($Free Neshaminy Creek brewery representative led complimentary tastings and specials on bottle selections.)
Tue. 11/24; 5 p.m.-7 p.m. - Yards Sampling at The Foodery ($Free tasting samples of Yards' Signature Ales, Cicada, and Old Bart.)
Tue. 11/24; 5 p.m.-10 p.m. - Pre-Thanksgiving Bottle Release Shindig at Dock Street Brewery ($PAYG for some extremely rare, limited releases for sale, which are perfectly transportable wherever Thanksgiving and the other holidays, denominational or not, take you.)
Wed. 11/25; 12 p.m. - Night of the Sardine: 4 year Anniversary Party! at American Sardine ($PAYG for a kick-ass beer list, prizes, specials, festivus-style feats of strength, and a special staff-created sardine menu.)
Phoenixville, Pa.
Fri. 11/20; 11:30 a.m. - Third Friday Firkin Fest at Sly Fox ($PAYG for the stalwart Chester County Bitter pouring through the beer engines that day alongside two distinctive Porter firkins — Pughtown Porter and London Calling Porter.)
West Chester, Pa.
Fri. 11/20; 4 p.m.-6 p.m. - Friday Night Sampling at Goshen Beverage ($Free tasting samples of beers from Kona.)
Wed. 11/25; 12 p.m.-2 p.m. - Beer Sampling at Goshen Beverage ($Free tasting samples of beers from SweetWater.)
Wed. 11/25; 4 p.m.-10 p.m. - Thanksgiving Eve Party at Levante Brewing ($PAYG for very special beer releases, awesome food, and great company.)
Wed. 11/25; 6 p.m. - Thanksgiving Eve All Star Jam at Boxcar Brewing Company ($PAYG for plenty of live music, comedians, food, and beer.)
Westmont, NJ
Thu. 11/19; 5 p.m. - Victory Tap Takeover at The Pour House ($PAYG for a solid lineup from Victory including the exclusive collaboration brew with Victory — Hoppy White.)
Sat. 11/21; 5 p.m. - East Coast vs. West Coast Tap Takeover at The Pour House ($PAYG for featured breweries including Dogfish Head, Yards, and Ballast Point.)
Wilmington, Del.
Sat. 11/21; 3 p.m. - Grilled Cheese & Craft Beer at World Cafe Live ($40 for two of the best things on earth paired together — Grilled Cheese and Craft Beer — featuring beers from Mispillion River Brewing.)
Thursday, November 12, 2015
Weekly Beer Calendar Update: November 12 - November 18
A cool couple of dozen beer events (nearly forty if you add in all the individual events of the Craft Beer Express on Saturday) to choose from over the next seven days. Good luck and happy imbibing; I know you have it in you.
Also, please keep my book events in mind where I'm talking beer, selling/signing books, and in some cases tasting beer with anyone who shows up. The events thus far have been successful and I'm looking forward to keeping it going. Here's a link to the full list of future and past events where you can catch me selling Beer Lover's Mid-Atlantic.
As you review beer events, don't forget PhillyTapFinder.com. As always, they host an impressive listing of beer event draft lists to help better inform your beer event planning.
Click through here for a look at the full monthly calendar of beer events around the Philadelphia region.
Drexel Hill, Pa.
Thu. 11/12; 6 p.m.-9 p.m. - Victory Tap Takeover at 2312 Garrett ($PAYG for a night of beers from Victory.)
Horsham, Pa.
Wed. 11/18; 7 p.m.-9 p.m. - Russian River Beer Dinner at Iron Abbey ($60 for a four-course meal served with Russian River's Blind Pig, Damnation, Pliny The Elder, Consecration, and Supplication.)
Lancaster, Pa.
Sat. 11/14; 3 p.m.-5 p.m. - Saturday Brew Review at Isaac's Pickle Bar ($25 for a four-course meal paired with beers from Straub.)
Malvern, Pa.
Sat. 11/14; 2 p.m. - Yards Sampling at Wegmans ($Free tasting samples of beers from Yards.)
Media, Pa.
Thu. 11/12; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. - Oskar Blues Death By Coconut at Pinocchio's ($PAYG for a night of beers from Oskar Blues.)
Fri. 11/13; 4 p.m.-8 p.m. - Russian Rumble Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant ($PAYG for the release of our Famous Award Winning Russian Imperial Stout along with three other variations in a four Russian Imperial Stout Sampler.)
Tue. 11/17;4 p.m.-6 p.m. - Neshaminy Happy Hour at Pinocchio's ($PAYG for a special happy hour of beers from Neshaminy Creek.)
North Wales, Pa.
Fri. 11/13; 5 p.m.-8 p.m. - Grudge Match Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant ($PAYG for Blame the Dog vs. Kiki’s Sweet Revenge.)
Perkasie, Pa.
Wed. 11/18; 6 p.m.-9 p.m. - Give Thanks for Beer Dinner at Free Will Brewing Company ($70 for a fun and contemporary spin on Thanksgiving, as we pair six Free Will beers with artisanal cuisine. Attendees also take home an engraved glass and a pre-release bottle of beer.)
Philadelphia, Pa.
Thu. 11/12; 4 p.m. - 4th Anniversary Party at Barcade ($PAYG for a special lineup of anniversary-worthy beers.)
Thu. 11/12; 4 p.m. - Boulevard Happy Hour at Brü Craft & Wurst ($PAYG for $4 happy hour Boulevard drafts — Deep Dive, Collaboration #5, Snow and Tell, Tank 7, The Calling, maybe some cool stuff from Ommegang too...it's all in the family.)
Thu. 11/12; 5 p.m. - Welcome To Philly Party at American Sardine Bar ($PAYG to welcome Long Island's Great South Bay Brewery to Philadelphia.)
Thu. 11/12; 8 p.m. - Prince & the Evolution at McCrossen's Tavern ($PAYG for a bunch of Prince music and five great beers from Evolution on draft.)
Fri. 11/13; 12 p.m. & 6 p.m. tappings - Friday The Firkinteenth at Grey Lodge Pub ($PAYG for 26 firkins of "wow beer" spread out over two tappings.)
Fri. 11/13; 7 p.m. - Paraskevidekatriaphobia at Bottle Bar East ($PAYG for 13 beers from Bell's Brewing.)
Sat. 11/14; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. - Sixpoint Lounge at City Tap House-University City ($PAYG as the former Sixpoint Sales Rep is taking over the tunes for the night, while we pour amazing beers including Sweet Action, Resin, winter seasonal Global Warmer, and tempt avid Sixpoint fans with some secret beers coming from the brewery specially for us.)
Sat. 11/14; 7 a.m. - Founders Breakfast Stout for Breakfast at South Philadelphia Tap Room ($PAYG for a $10 breakfast plate and $4 pours of Founders Breakfast Stout. Stop by anytime the rest of the day for a special Founders draught line-up and delicious Breakfast Stout cocktails.)
Sat. 11/14; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. - Craft Beer Express at 12 high-quality beer joints ($10 for a bus ticket if you wish, plus $PAYG at each establishment. See website for individual establishment event details.)
Sat. 11/14; 2:30 p.m.-5 p.m. - Bacon and Beer Festival at 23rd Street Armory ($46.50-$75 for area restaurants and breweries offering creative bacon-based dishes made with 1732 Meats and fine brews. Proceeds will benefit MANNA.)
Sun. 11/15; 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. - Pumpkin Beer Dinner at Hawthornes ($70 for four amazing courses and five savory pumpkin beers.)
Sun. 11/15; 11 a.m. - Eagles Tailgate with Conshohocken Brewing at Varga ($PAYG for Eagles versus Dolphins, food specials, and $4 drafts until the end of the game.)
Mon. 11/16; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. - Bottle Shop Happy Hour at Local 44 ($Free Bell's brewery representative led complimentary tastings and specials on bottle selections.)
Tue. 11/17; 7 p.m. - Philly Beer Week Collaboration Beer Raffle at City Tap House-Logan ($PAYG for raffle entry, live drawing, and a 40 tap lineup of amazing local beers.)
Wed. 11/18 - 5th Anniversary Celebration at Khyber Pass Pub ($PAYG for a bunch of special beers befitting the fifth anniversary since Khyber's "makeover".)
Phoenixville, Pa.
Sun. 11/15; 12 p.m.-3 p.m. - Mugs for Mutts — Home for the Holidays at Stable 12 Brewing Company ($PAYG to support Tiny Miracles Farm, Petcare, and Rescue with donations and proceeds from "Pale for Paws", a dry-hopped infused Pale Ale.)
Reading, Pa.
Sat. 11/14; 6 p.m.-10 p.m. - Brewphoria at Canal Street Pub ($45 for eighteen breweries, music by The Youngers, and the famous all-session buffet.)
West Chester, Pa.
Fri. 11/13; 4 p.m.-6 p.m. - Friday Night Sampling at Goshen Beverage in West Chester, Pa. ($Free tasting samples of beers from Oskar Blues.)
Also, please keep my book events in mind where I'm talking beer, selling/signing books, and in some cases tasting beer with anyone who shows up. The events thus far have been successful and I'm looking forward to keeping it going. Here's a link to the full list of future and past events where you can catch me selling Beer Lover's Mid-Atlantic.
As you review beer events, don't forget PhillyTapFinder.com. As always, they host an impressive listing of beer event draft lists to help better inform your beer event planning.
Click through here for a look at the full monthly calendar of beer events around the Philadelphia region.
Drexel Hill, Pa.
Thu. 11/12; 6 p.m.-9 p.m. - Victory Tap Takeover at 2312 Garrett ($PAYG for a night of beers from Victory.)
Horsham, Pa.
Wed. 11/18; 7 p.m.-9 p.m. - Russian River Beer Dinner at Iron Abbey ($60 for a four-course meal served with Russian River's Blind Pig, Damnation, Pliny The Elder, Consecration, and Supplication.)
Lancaster, Pa.
Sat. 11/14; 3 p.m.-5 p.m. - Saturday Brew Review at Isaac's Pickle Bar ($25 for a four-course meal paired with beers from Straub.)
Malvern, Pa.
Sat. 11/14; 2 p.m. - Yards Sampling at Wegmans ($Free tasting samples of beers from Yards.)
Media, Pa.
Thu. 11/12; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. - Oskar Blues Death By Coconut at Pinocchio's ($PAYG for a night of beers from Oskar Blues.)
Fri. 11/13; 4 p.m.-8 p.m. - Russian Rumble Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant ($PAYG for the release of our Famous Award Winning Russian Imperial Stout along with three other variations in a four Russian Imperial Stout Sampler.)
Tue. 11/17;4 p.m.-6 p.m. - Neshaminy Happy Hour at Pinocchio's ($PAYG for a special happy hour of beers from Neshaminy Creek.)
North Wales, Pa.
Fri. 11/13; 5 p.m.-8 p.m. - Grudge Match Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant ($PAYG for Blame the Dog vs. Kiki’s Sweet Revenge.)
Perkasie, Pa.
Wed. 11/18; 6 p.m.-9 p.m. - Give Thanks for Beer Dinner at Free Will Brewing Company ($70 for a fun and contemporary spin on Thanksgiving, as we pair six Free Will beers with artisanal cuisine. Attendees also take home an engraved glass and a pre-release bottle of beer.)
Philadelphia, Pa.
Thu. 11/12; 4 p.m. - 4th Anniversary Party at Barcade ($PAYG for a special lineup of anniversary-worthy beers.)
Thu. 11/12; 4 p.m. - Boulevard Happy Hour at Brü Craft & Wurst ($PAYG for $4 happy hour Boulevard drafts — Deep Dive, Collaboration #5, Snow and Tell, Tank 7, The Calling, maybe some cool stuff from Ommegang too...it's all in the family.)
Thu. 11/12; 5 p.m. - Welcome To Philly Party at American Sardine Bar ($PAYG to welcome Long Island's Great South Bay Brewery to Philadelphia.)
Thu. 11/12; 8 p.m. - Prince & the Evolution at McCrossen's Tavern ($PAYG for a bunch of Prince music and five great beers from Evolution on draft.)
Fri. 11/13; 12 p.m. & 6 p.m. tappings - Friday The Firkinteenth at Grey Lodge Pub ($PAYG for 26 firkins of "wow beer" spread out over two tappings.)
Fri. 11/13; 7 p.m. - Paraskevidekatriaphobia at Bottle Bar East ($PAYG for 13 beers from Bell's Brewing.)
Sat. 11/14; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. - Sixpoint Lounge at City Tap House-University City ($PAYG as the former Sixpoint Sales Rep is taking over the tunes for the night, while we pour amazing beers including Sweet Action, Resin, winter seasonal Global Warmer, and tempt avid Sixpoint fans with some secret beers coming from the brewery specially for us.)
Sat. 11/14; 7 a.m. - Founders Breakfast Stout for Breakfast at South Philadelphia Tap Room ($PAYG for a $10 breakfast plate and $4 pours of Founders Breakfast Stout. Stop by anytime the rest of the day for a special Founders draught line-up and delicious Breakfast Stout cocktails.)
Sat. 11/14; 11 a.m.-7 p.m. - Craft Beer Express at 12 high-quality beer joints ($10 for a bus ticket if you wish, plus $PAYG at each establishment. See website for individual establishment event details.)
Sat. 11/14; 2:30 p.m.-5 p.m. - Bacon and Beer Festival at 23rd Street Armory ($46.50-$75 for area restaurants and breweries offering creative bacon-based dishes made with 1732 Meats and fine brews. Proceeds will benefit MANNA.)
Sun. 11/15; 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. - Pumpkin Beer Dinner at Hawthornes ($70 for four amazing courses and five savory pumpkin beers.)
Sun. 11/15; 11 a.m. - Eagles Tailgate with Conshohocken Brewing at Varga ($PAYG for Eagles versus Dolphins, food specials, and $4 drafts until the end of the game.)
Mon. 11/16; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. - Bottle Shop Happy Hour at Local 44 ($Free Bell's brewery representative led complimentary tastings and specials on bottle selections.)
Tue. 11/17; 7 p.m. - Philly Beer Week Collaboration Beer Raffle at City Tap House-Logan ($PAYG for raffle entry, live drawing, and a 40 tap lineup of amazing local beers.)
Wed. 11/18 - 5th Anniversary Celebration at Khyber Pass Pub ($PAYG for a bunch of special beers befitting the fifth anniversary since Khyber's "makeover".)
Phoenixville, Pa.
Sun. 11/15; 12 p.m.-3 p.m. - Mugs for Mutts — Home for the Holidays at Stable 12 Brewing Company ($PAYG to support Tiny Miracles Farm, Petcare, and Rescue with donations and proceeds from "Pale for Paws", a dry-hopped infused Pale Ale.)
Reading, Pa.
Sat. 11/14; 6 p.m.-10 p.m. - Brewphoria at Canal Street Pub ($45 for eighteen breweries, music by The Youngers, and the famous all-session buffet.)
West Chester, Pa.
Fri. 11/13; 4 p.m.-6 p.m. - Friday Night Sampling at Goshen Beverage in West Chester, Pa. ($Free tasting samples of beers from Oskar Blues.)
Thursday, November 05, 2015
Weekly Beer Calendar Update: November 5 - November 11
This fall has seen a bevy of beer events, the next seven days is absolutely no exception with nearly 40 events hitting this weekly calendar. Goes well above that if you count the events of Wilmington Beer Week.
Also, please keep my book events in mind where I'm talking beer, selling/signing books, and in some cases tasting beer with anyone who shows up. The events thus far have been successful and I'm looking forward to keeping it going. Here's a link to the full list of future and past events where you can catch me selling Beer Lover's Mid-Atlantic.
As you review beer events, don't forget PhillyTapFinder.com. As always, they host an impressive listing of beer event draft lists to help better inform your beer event planning.
Click through here for a look at the full monthly calendar of beer events around the Philadelphia region.
Ardmore, Pa.
Thu. 11/5; 6 p.m. - Kaffee IPA Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant ($PAYG for a West Coast-style IPA that was brewed in collaboration with La Colombe Coffee and is aged on Ethiopean coffee beans which lend aromas of blueberry and wild strawberry.)
Fri. 11/6; 5 p.m.-9 p.m. - New Belgium Bash at The Beer Shoppe ($PAYG for five New Belgium rare and limited beers on draft, raffle giveaways, New Belgium Plinko, Beer Shoppe cornhole, and more.)
Bethlehem, Pa.
Thu. 11/5; 5 p.m. - Charity Cask Night at Bethlehem Brew Works ($PAYG as 100% of cask sales proceeds will be donated to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Northeastern Pennsylvania Chapter — Allentown.)
Devon, Pa.
Thu. 11/5; 5 p.m. - Bottle Signing with Olde Bartholomew at Whole Foods ($PAYG to meet Old Bart himself where he will be signing bottles of this legendary ale.)
Hershey, Pa.
Fri. 11/6; 6 p.m.-10 p.m. - Autos & Ales at AACA Museum ($15-$45 for live music, beer sampling, and a 50/50 raffle to benefit Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.)
Kulpsville, Pa.
Thu. 11/5; 6:30 p.m. - Hill Farmstead at CJ's Doghouse ($55 for ten different Hill Farmstead beers.)
Tue. 11/10 - Women's Beer Club — Dark Horse at CJ's Doghouse ($PAYG for a 2014 Dark Horse Plead the Fifth imperial stout, a single hop IPA, and many others.)
Lancaster, Pa.
Thu. 11/5; 5 p.m. - Free Will Tap Invasion at Hunger N Thirst ($PAYG for some amazing beers and Mick Kalata will be here shucking oysters just to add an extra layer of deliciousness.)
Malvern, Pa.
Sat. 11/7; 2 p.m.-4 p.m. - Flying Fish Sampling at Wegmans ($Free tasting samples of beers from Flying Fish.)
Maple Shade, NJ
Tue. 11/10; 11:30 a.m. - Cerberus Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant ($PAYG for a dark, rich oatmeal stout brewed with New Jersey oyster shells.)
Merchantville, NJ
Thu. 11/5; 7 p.m. - Beer versus Wine Dinner at Blue Monkey Tavern ($70 for a four-course meal served with five wines and five beers from Founders — Mosaic Promise Ale, Centennial IPA, Reds Rye IPA, Dirty Bastard, and Kentucky Breakfast Stout.)
Media, Pa.
Thu. 11/5; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. - SweetWater Night at Pinocchio's ($PAYG for a night of beers from SweetWater.)
Newark, Del.
Thu. 11/5; 5 p.m.-8 p.m. - Handlebar IPA Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant ($PAYG to help support the Movember Foundation with the release of our Handlebar IPA.)
Tue. 11/10; 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m. - Taste of Fall Beer Dinner at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant ($75 for a five-course meal paired with Main Street IPL, Charlie Pumpkin Brown, Blonde Bombshell, Revolution Ale, and Russian Imperial Stout.)
Norristown, Pa.
Thu. 11/5; 6 p.m.-9 p.m. - Ithaca's Box of Hops at Capone's ($PAYG to meet Erick from Ithaca and drink a lot of great beers from the brewery.)
North Wales, Pa.
Sat. 11/7; 11 a.m. - Stone Arrogant Bastard's Birthday Party at The Pour House ($PAYG for Arrogant Bastard's 18th birthday celebration.)
Philadelphia, Pa.
Thu. 11/5; 12 p.m. - 3rd Anniversary Party at Bainbridge Street Barrel House ($PAYG for a tap takeover of sours, barrel-aged, and so many more.)
Fri. 11/6; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. - First Friday at Bottle Bar East ($PAYG for an Evil Genius tap takeover and sampling.)
Sat. 11/7; 12 p.m.-8 p.m. - Fall Festival Block Party at Hawthornes ($PAYG for some of the best autumn beers, ciders, seasonals, pumpkin beers that we can get our hands on, plus many more styles, IPAs, gluten free, etc to wet your whistle. Fall fun decorated with fire pits, hay bales, scarecrows, and delicious food.)
Sat. 11/7; 6 p.m.-11 p.m. - GTV Almrausch Oktoberfest at Cannstatter Volksfest Verein ($10-$12 for music from The Adlers Band with performances from the GTV Almrausch throughout the night. Food and beverage available for purchase.)
Sat. 11/7; 7 p.m. - Flying Fish Beer Dinner at 1st Ward Sandwich Shop ($45 for a five-course meal paired with beers from Flying Fish.)
Sun. 11/8; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. - Sweet Georgia Brunch at City Tap House-University City ($PAYG for a Georgia-inspired brunch paired with SweetWater's 420 Extra Pale, IPA, Blue Ale, Hop Hash IPA, Take 2 Pils, Georgia Brown Ale, Hash Brown Ale, and Festive Ale.)
Sun. 11/8; 3 p.m. - Chili Cook Off at The Cambridge ($PAYG for prizes, pumpkin beers, and tons of chili.)
Sun. 11/8; 4 p.m. - The Pre-Eagles Tailgate with Terrapin..."The Assistant Tailgate to the 2SP Tailgate" at Varga ($PAYG to hang with Terrapin rep, Matt Satten, and drink some great beers in the pregame to the pregame.)
Sun. 11/8; 6 p.m. - Eagles Tailgate with 2SP Brewing at Varga ($PAYG for Eagles versus Cowboys, food specials, and $4 drafts until the end of the game.)
Mon. 11/9; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. - Bottle Shop Happy Hour at Local 44 ($Free Victory brewery representative led complimentary tastings and specials on bottle selections.)
Tue. 11/10; 4 p.m. - Hardywood Happy Hour and Gingerbread Stout Release at Brü Craft & Wurst ($PAYG for Hardywood Park's Gingerbread Stout and a bunch of other cool limited/barrel releases that we've accumulated.)
Tue. 11/10; 4:30 p.m. - 10 Pence Launch at Alla Spina ($PAYG for a nitro pale ale brewed in collaboration with the Vetri Group. Special guest appearances by Yards' founder Tom Kehoe, Doug Mashington, and "The Rick".)
Tue. 11/10; 6:30 p.m. - Wine vs. Beer Dinner at Pizzeria Vetri ($55 for a four-course meal facing off 2SP Brewing Company and South Italy Imports.)
Phoenixville and Pottstown, Pa.
Fri. 11/6; 11:30 a.m. - Incubus Friday at Sly Fox Brewing Company ($PAYG for the Belgian-style Tripel pouring until the keg kicks, usually around 7 p.m.)
Phoenixville, Pa.
Sat. 11/7; 1 p.m.-5 p.m. - Zombie Hopocalypse at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant ($PAYG for the release of 8 bone-chilling beers featuring Hopocalypse. In celebration with Phoenixville’s Zombie Run and Fun Day.)
Pottstown, Pa.
Sun. 11/8; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. - Sly Fox Cyclocross at Sly Fox Brewing Company ($PAYG to combine the Sly Fox community with the cycling community.)
Sellersville, Pa.
Fri. 11/6; 5 p.m. - Friday Night Beer Tasting at Washington House ($PAYG for beers from Boaks.)
Stockton, NJ
Sun. 11/8; 4 p.m.-7 p.m. - Pints Not Pipelines at Prallsville Mills ($40 for craft beer and conversation as we raise funds and awareness to fight the proposed PennEast pipeline and other pipelines threatening our water, land, and communities.)
Voorhees, NJ
Fri. 11/6; 4 p.m.-7 p.m. - Winter Warmer Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant ($PAYG to enjoy Santa’s arrival at the VTC and get a Winter Warmer at Iron Hill Brewery to keep you feeling cozy for the holiday fun.)
West Chester, Pa.
Fri. 11/6; 4 p.m.-6 p.m. - Friday Night Sampling at Goshen Beverage ($Free tasting samples of beers from Penn Brewing Company.)
Wed. 11/11; 7 p.m.-9 p.m. - Craft Beer Series: Dogfish Anniversary at The Inn Keeper's Kitchen ($TBD for a special selection of the fine craft beers from Dogfish Head to celebrate their 20th anniversary.)
Westmont, NJ
Tue. 11/10; 5 p.m. - Great Divide Yeti Event at Pour House ($PAYG to try all the Yeti's under one roof.)
Wilmington, Del.
Sat. 11/7 through Sat. 11/14 - Wilmington Beer Week all around Wilmington, Del. (See website for up-to-date calendar of events and individual establishment event details.)
Also, please keep my book events in mind where I'm talking beer, selling/signing books, and in some cases tasting beer with anyone who shows up. The events thus far have been successful and I'm looking forward to keeping it going. Here's a link to the full list of future and past events where you can catch me selling Beer Lover's Mid-Atlantic.
As you review beer events, don't forget PhillyTapFinder.com. As always, they host an impressive listing of beer event draft lists to help better inform your beer event planning.
Click through here for a look at the full monthly calendar of beer events around the Philadelphia region.
Ardmore, Pa.
Thu. 11/5; 6 p.m. - Kaffee IPA Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant ($PAYG for a West Coast-style IPA that was brewed in collaboration with La Colombe Coffee and is aged on Ethiopean coffee beans which lend aromas of blueberry and wild strawberry.)
Fri. 11/6; 5 p.m.-9 p.m. - New Belgium Bash at The Beer Shoppe ($PAYG for five New Belgium rare and limited beers on draft, raffle giveaways, New Belgium Plinko, Beer Shoppe cornhole, and more.)
Bethlehem, Pa.
Thu. 11/5; 5 p.m. - Charity Cask Night at Bethlehem Brew Works ($PAYG as 100% of cask sales proceeds will be donated to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation Northeastern Pennsylvania Chapter — Allentown.)
Devon, Pa.
Thu. 11/5; 5 p.m. - Bottle Signing with Olde Bartholomew at Whole Foods ($PAYG to meet Old Bart himself where he will be signing bottles of this legendary ale.)
Hershey, Pa.
Fri. 11/6; 6 p.m.-10 p.m. - Autos & Ales at AACA Museum ($15-$45 for live music, beer sampling, and a 50/50 raffle to benefit Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.)
Kulpsville, Pa.
Thu. 11/5; 6:30 p.m. - Hill Farmstead at CJ's Doghouse ($55 for ten different Hill Farmstead beers.)
Tue. 11/10 - Women's Beer Club — Dark Horse at CJ's Doghouse ($PAYG for a 2014 Dark Horse Plead the Fifth imperial stout, a single hop IPA, and many others.)
Lancaster, Pa.
Thu. 11/5; 5 p.m. - Free Will Tap Invasion at Hunger N Thirst ($PAYG for some amazing beers and Mick Kalata will be here shucking oysters just to add an extra layer of deliciousness.)
Malvern, Pa.
Sat. 11/7; 2 p.m.-4 p.m. - Flying Fish Sampling at Wegmans ($Free tasting samples of beers from Flying Fish.)
Maple Shade, NJ
Tue. 11/10; 11:30 a.m. - Cerberus Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant ($PAYG for a dark, rich oatmeal stout brewed with New Jersey oyster shells.)
Merchantville, NJ
Thu. 11/5; 7 p.m. - Beer versus Wine Dinner at Blue Monkey Tavern ($70 for a four-course meal served with five wines and five beers from Founders — Mosaic Promise Ale, Centennial IPA, Reds Rye IPA, Dirty Bastard, and Kentucky Breakfast Stout.)
Media, Pa.
Thu. 11/5; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. - SweetWater Night at Pinocchio's ($PAYG for a night of beers from SweetWater.)
Newark, Del.
Thu. 11/5; 5 p.m.-8 p.m. - Handlebar IPA Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant ($PAYG to help support the Movember Foundation with the release of our Handlebar IPA.)
Tue. 11/10; 7 p.m.-9:30 p.m. - Taste of Fall Beer Dinner at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant ($75 for a five-course meal paired with Main Street IPL, Charlie Pumpkin Brown, Blonde Bombshell, Revolution Ale, and Russian Imperial Stout.)
Norristown, Pa.
Thu. 11/5; 6 p.m.-9 p.m. - Ithaca's Box of Hops at Capone's ($PAYG to meet Erick from Ithaca and drink a lot of great beers from the brewery.)
North Wales, Pa.
Sat. 11/7; 11 a.m. - Stone Arrogant Bastard's Birthday Party at The Pour House ($PAYG for Arrogant Bastard's 18th birthday celebration.)
Philadelphia, Pa.
Thu. 11/5; 12 p.m. - 3rd Anniversary Party at Bainbridge Street Barrel House ($PAYG for a tap takeover of sours, barrel-aged, and so many more.)
Fri. 11/6; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. - First Friday at Bottle Bar East ($PAYG for an Evil Genius tap takeover and sampling.)
Sat. 11/7; 12 p.m.-8 p.m. - Fall Festival Block Party at Hawthornes ($PAYG for some of the best autumn beers, ciders, seasonals, pumpkin beers that we can get our hands on, plus many more styles, IPAs, gluten free, etc to wet your whistle. Fall fun decorated with fire pits, hay bales, scarecrows, and delicious food.)
Sat. 11/7; 6 p.m.-11 p.m. - GTV Almrausch Oktoberfest at Cannstatter Volksfest Verein ($10-$12 for music from The Adlers Band with performances from the GTV Almrausch throughout the night. Food and beverage available for purchase.)
Sat. 11/7; 7 p.m. - Flying Fish Beer Dinner at 1st Ward Sandwich Shop ($45 for a five-course meal paired with beers from Flying Fish.)
Sun. 11/8; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. - Sweet Georgia Brunch at City Tap House-University City ($PAYG for a Georgia-inspired brunch paired with SweetWater's 420 Extra Pale, IPA, Blue Ale, Hop Hash IPA, Take 2 Pils, Georgia Brown Ale, Hash Brown Ale, and Festive Ale.)
Sun. 11/8; 3 p.m. - Chili Cook Off at The Cambridge ($PAYG for prizes, pumpkin beers, and tons of chili.)
Sun. 11/8; 4 p.m. - The Pre-Eagles Tailgate with Terrapin..."The Assistant Tailgate to the 2SP Tailgate" at Varga ($PAYG to hang with Terrapin rep, Matt Satten, and drink some great beers in the pregame to the pregame.)
Sun. 11/8; 6 p.m. - Eagles Tailgate with 2SP Brewing at Varga ($PAYG for Eagles versus Cowboys, food specials, and $4 drafts until the end of the game.)
Mon. 11/9; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. - Bottle Shop Happy Hour at Local 44 ($Free Victory brewery representative led complimentary tastings and specials on bottle selections.)
Tue. 11/10; 4 p.m. - Hardywood Happy Hour and Gingerbread Stout Release at Brü Craft & Wurst ($PAYG for Hardywood Park's Gingerbread Stout and a bunch of other cool limited/barrel releases that we've accumulated.)
Tue. 11/10; 4:30 p.m. - 10 Pence Launch at Alla Spina ($PAYG for a nitro pale ale brewed in collaboration with the Vetri Group. Special guest appearances by Yards' founder Tom Kehoe, Doug Mashington, and "The Rick".)
Tue. 11/10; 6:30 p.m. - Wine vs. Beer Dinner at Pizzeria Vetri ($55 for a four-course meal facing off 2SP Brewing Company and South Italy Imports.)
Phoenixville and Pottstown, Pa.
Fri. 11/6; 11:30 a.m. - Incubus Friday at Sly Fox Brewing Company ($PAYG for the Belgian-style Tripel pouring until the keg kicks, usually around 7 p.m.)
Phoenixville, Pa.
Sat. 11/7; 1 p.m.-5 p.m. - Zombie Hopocalypse at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant ($PAYG for the release of 8 bone-chilling beers featuring Hopocalypse. In celebration with Phoenixville’s Zombie Run and Fun Day.)
Pottstown, Pa.
Sun. 11/8; 9 a.m.-4 p.m. - Sly Fox Cyclocross at Sly Fox Brewing Company ($PAYG to combine the Sly Fox community with the cycling community.)
Sellersville, Pa.
Fri. 11/6; 5 p.m. - Friday Night Beer Tasting at Washington House ($PAYG for beers from Boaks.)
Stockton, NJ
Sun. 11/8; 4 p.m.-7 p.m. - Pints Not Pipelines at Prallsville Mills ($40 for craft beer and conversation as we raise funds and awareness to fight the proposed PennEast pipeline and other pipelines threatening our water, land, and communities.)
Voorhees, NJ
Fri. 11/6; 4 p.m.-7 p.m. - Winter Warmer Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant ($PAYG to enjoy Santa’s arrival at the VTC and get a Winter Warmer at Iron Hill Brewery to keep you feeling cozy for the holiday fun.)
West Chester, Pa.
Fri. 11/6; 4 p.m.-6 p.m. - Friday Night Sampling at Goshen Beverage ($Free tasting samples of beers from Penn Brewing Company.)
Wed. 11/11; 7 p.m.-9 p.m. - Craft Beer Series: Dogfish Anniversary at The Inn Keeper's Kitchen ($TBD for a special selection of the fine craft beers from Dogfish Head to celebrate their 20th anniversary.)
Westmont, NJ
Tue. 11/10; 5 p.m. - Great Divide Yeti Event at Pour House ($PAYG to try all the Yeti's under one roof.)
Wilmington, Del.
Sat. 11/7 through Sat. 11/14 - Wilmington Beer Week all around Wilmington, Del. (See website for up-to-date calendar of events and individual establishment event details.)
Tuesday, October 27, 2015
Beer Calendar: What To Do in November 2015
Did you miss me? Somehow I took October off — completed unplanned and rather accidental — and didn't publish a monthly calendar. Thanks to those of you that noticed and expressed concern. I must've been still hungover from celebrating the ten years of The Brew Lounge.
But, the events actually did carry on nonetheless. And now I'm back with a November docket that should keep you busy for a while. Noteworthy on the local Philly scene is the preparation for the 2016 Philly Beer Week collaboration beer brewing trip to Europe. Check out the details at PhillyBeerWeek.org for all the details and entry form to win. What do they say "you can't win if you don't play" or "someone's got to win"? Last year, that someone was me, so I can vouch for both those marketing slogans!
Sales of my new book Beer Lover's Mid-Atlantic continue to hum along quite nicely. I've been on the road recently in Baltimore showing and selling the book. It's now that perfect gift-giving time of year, so don't forget your beer reading needs on the gift lists! Watch for me to pop up at Heavy Seas in Baltimore in December where they'll have custom-brewed beer per my specs pouring during my book signing event.
For now, head on over to the publisher's website where you can find a series of links to online sites, such as Amazon, where you can find the book for sale. Brick-and-mortar stores, too, are carrying the book so look for it at your local Barnes & Noble, for example.
As always, if I'm missing any that you feel should be on here, let me know.
$20 and under, down to and including FREE...Pay As You Go (PAYG) also included here
Philadelphia
Sun. 11/1 - Eagles Bye Week Tailgate...Nitrovember with Left Hand at Varga in Philadelphia, Pa. (6 p.m.; $PAYG)
Mon. 11/2 - Bottle Shop Happy Hour (Two Roads) at Local 44 in Philadelphia, Pa. (6 p.m.-8 p.m.; $Free)
Mon. 11/2 - Sweetwater Happy Hour at Brü Craft & Wurst in Philadelphia, Pa. (4 p.m.; $PAYG)
Tue. 11/3 - Craft Beer Tuesday (Weyerbacher) at Grace Tavern in Philadelphia, Pa. (12 p.m.; $PAYG)
Tue. 11/3 - Tuesday Tapping (Bell's) at Lucky's Last Chance in Philadelphia, Pa. (8 p.m.-11 p.m.; $PAYG)
Wed. 11/4 - Dock Street Beer Ain't Nothing To Funk With Release Party at Dock Street Brewery in Philadelphia, Pa. (5 p.m.-11 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 11/5 - 3rd Anniversary Party at Bainbridge Street Barrel House in Philadelphia, Pa. (12 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 11/6 - First Friday (Evil Genius) at Bottle Bar East in Philadelphia, Pa. (6 p.m.-8 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sat. 11/7 - Fall Festival Block Party at Hawthornes in Philadelphia, Pa. (12 p.m.-8 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sat. 11/7 - GTV Almrausch Oktoberfest at Cannstatter Volksfest Verein in Philadelphia, Pa. (6 p.m.-11 p.m.; $10-$12)
Sun. 11/8 - Chili Cook Off at The Cambridge in Philadelphia, Pa. (3 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sun. 11/8 - The Pre-Eagles Tailgate with Terrapin..."The Assistant Tailgate to the 2SP Tailgate" at Varga in Philadelphia, Pa. (4 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sun. 11/8 - Eagles Tailgate with 2SP Brewing at Varga in Philadelphia, Pa. (6 p.m.; $PAYG)
Mon. 11/9 - Bottle Shop Happy Hour (Victory) at Local 44 in Philadelphia, Pa. (6 p.m.-8 p.m.; $Free)
Tue. 11/10 - Hardywood Happy Hour and Gingerbread Stout Release at Brü Craft & Wurst in Philadelphia, Pa. (4 p.m.; $PAYG)
Tue. 11/10 - 10 Pence Launch at Alla Spina in Philadelphia, Pa. (4:30 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 11/12 - 4th Anniversary Party at Barcade in Philadelphia, Pa. (4 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 11/12 - Boulevard Happy Hour at Brü Craft & Wurst in Philadelphia, Pa. (4 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 11/13 - Friday The Firkinteenth at Grey Lodge Pub in Philadelphia, Pa. (12 p.m. & 6 p.m. tappings; $PAYG)
Fri. 11/13 - Paraskevidekatriaphobia at Bottle Bar East in Philadelphia, Pa. (7 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sat. 11/14 - Founders Breakfast Stout for Breakfast at South Philadelphia Tap Room in Philadelphia, Pa. (7 a.m.; $PAYG)
Sat. 11/14 - Craft Beer Express at 12 high-quality beer joints in Philadelphia, Pa. (11 a.m.-7 p.m.; $10 for a bus ticket if you wish, plus $PAYG at each establishment)
Sun. 11/15 - Eagles Tailgate with Conshohocken Brewing at Varga in Philadelphia, Pa. (11 a.m.; $PAYG)
Mon. 11/16 - Bottle Shop Happy Hour (Bell's) at Local 44 in Philadelphia, Pa. (6 p.m.-8 p.m.; $Free)
Tue. 11/17 - Philly Beer Week Collaboration Beer Raffle at City Tap House (Logan) in Philadelphia, Pa. (7 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 11/19 - Brooklyn Defender Happy Hour at Brü Craft & Wurst in Philadelphia, Pa. (4 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 11/20 - Mad Elf = Happy You Night at Grey Lodge Pub in Philadelphia, Pa. (4 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 11/20 - Flying Fish Sampling at Bella Vista in Philadelphia, Pa. (5 p.m.-7 p.m.; $Free)
Fri. 11/20 - Manayunk Tasting plus Taps at Bottle Bar East in Philadelphia, Pa. (6 p.m.-8 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sun. 11/22 - Eagles Tailgate with Coppertail Brewing at Varga in Philadelphia, Pa. (11 a.m.; $PAYG)
Mon. 11/23 - Bottle Shop Happy Hour (Neshaminy Creek) at Local 44 in Philadelphia, Pa. (6 p.m.-8 p.m.; $Free)
Tue. 11/24 - Yards Sampling at The Foodery in Philadelphia, Pa. (5 p.m.-7 p.m.; $Free)
Wed. 11/25 - Night of the Sardine: 4 year Anniversary Party! at American Sardine in Philadelphia, Pa. (12 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 11/27 - Everything Went Black Friday at Memphis Taproom in Philadelphia, Pa. (11 a.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 11/27 - Fade To Black Friday III at Brü Craft & Wurst in Philadelphia, Pa. (11 a.m.; $PAYG)
Sat. 11/28 - Flightschool + Dock Street Release Party at TLA in Philadelphia, Pa. (8 p.m.-10 p.m.; $12)
Mon. 11/30 - Bottle Shop Happy Hour (Manayunk) at Local 44 in Philadelphia, Pa. (6 p.m.-8 p.m.; $Free)
Philadelphia's close suburbs (within 20 mile radius of Philadelphia)
Wed. 11/4 - SPCA Fundraiser at Pinocchio's in Media, Pa. (4 p.m.-8 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 11/5 - Bottle Signing with Olde Bartholomew at Whole Foods in Devon, Pa. (5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 11/5 - SweetWater Night at Pinocchio's in Media, Pa. (6 p.m.-8 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 11/5 - Ithaca's Box of Hops at Capone's in Norristown, Pa. (6 p.m.-9 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 11/5 - Kaffee IPA Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Ardmore, Pa. (6 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 11/6 - New Belgium Bash at The Beer Shoppe in Ardmore, Pa. (5 p.m.-9 p.m.; $PAYG)
Tue. 11/10 - Cerberus Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Maple Shade, NJ (11:30 a.m.; $PAYG)
Tue. 11/10 - Great Divide Yeti Event at Pour House in Westmont, NJ (5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 11/12 - Oskar Blues Death By Coconut at Pinocchio's in Media, Pa. (6 p.m.-8 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 11/12 - Victory Tap Takeover at 2312 Garrett in Drexel Hill, Pa. (6 p.m.-9 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 11/13 - Russian Rumble Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Media, Pa. (4 p.m.-8 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 11/13 - Grudge Match Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in North Wales, Pa. (5 p.m.-8 p.m.; $PAYG)
Tue. 11/17 - Neshaminy Happy Hour at Pinocchio's in Media, Pa. (4 p.m.-6 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 11/20 - Free Cranberry Sauce and Beer sampling for a cause at The Greeks Next Door in Narberth, Pa. (6 p.m.-9 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sat. 11/21 - East Coast vs. West Coast Tap Takeover at Pour House in Westmont, NJ (5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 11/27 - Russian River Flows at Teresa's Next Door in Wayne, Pa. (11:30 a.m.; $PAYG)
Sat. 11/28 - Lighting of the Leg & Notafingah! Release at Village Idiot Brewing Company in Mount Holly, NJ (7 p.m.-10 p.m.; $PAYG)
Greater Philadelphia Metro / Eastern Pennsylvania / Other (beyond 20 mile radius of Philadelphia)
Sun. 11/1 - Stoudts Cross PACX Cyclocross Race at Stoudts Brewing Company in Adamstown, Pa. (7 a.m.-5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Wed. 11/4 - Brewer's Choice For Charity at Allentown Brew Works in Allentown, Pa. (5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 11/5 - Handlebar IPA Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Newark, Del. (5 p.m.-8 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 11/5 - Free Will Tap Invasion at Hunger N Thirst in Lancaster, Pa. (5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 11/5 - Charity Cask Night at Bethlehem Brew Works in Bethlehem, Pa. (5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 11/6 - Incubus Friday at Sly Fox Brewing Company in Phoenixville and Pottstown, Pa. (11:30 a.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 11/6 - Winter Warmer Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Voorhees, NJ (4 p.m.-7 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 11/6 - Friday Night Sampling (Penn Brewing) at Goshen Beverage in West Chester, Pa. (4 p.m.-6 p.m.; $Free)
Fri. 11/6 - Friday Night Beer Tasting (Boaks) at Washington House in Sellersville, Pa. (5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sat. 11/7 - Zombie Hopocalypse at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Phoenixville, Pa. (1 p.m.-5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sat. 11/7 - Flying Fish Sampling at Wegmans in Malvern, Pa. (2 p.m.-4 p.m.; $Free)
Sat. 11/7 through Sat. 11/14 - Wilmington Beer Week all around in Wilmington, Del. (See website for up-to-date calendar of events and individual establishment event details.)
Sun. 11/8 - Sly Fox Cyclocross at Sly Fox Brewing Company in Pottstown, Pa. (9 a.m.-4 p.m.; $PAYG)
Tue. 11/10 - Women's Beer Club — Dark Horse at CJ's Doghouse in Kulpsville, Pa. ($PAYG)
Fri. 11/13 - Friday Night Sampling (Oskar Blues) at Goshen Beverage in West Chester, Pa. (4 p.m.-6 p.m.; $Free)
Sat. 11/14 - Yards Sampling at Wegmans in Malvern, Pa. (2 p.m.; $Free)
Sun. 11/15 - Mugs for Mutts — Home for the Holidays at Stable 12 Brewing Company in Phoenixville, Pa. (12 p.m.-3 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 11/20 - Third Friday Firkin Fest at Sly Fox in Phoenixville, Pa. (11:30 a.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 11/20 - Straub Brewery Tap Takeover at Isaac's Pickle Bar in Lancaster, Pa. (5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sat. 11/21 - Yards Sampling at Wegmans in Malvern, Pa. (1 p.m.; $Free)
Sat. 11/28 - Yards Sampling at Wegmans in Downingtown, Pa. (4 p.m.; $Free)
Events Over $20
Philadelphia
Sat. 11/7 - Flying Fish Beer Dinner at 1st Ward Sandwich Shop in Philadelphia, Pa. (7 p.m.; $45)
Tue. 11/10 - Wine vs. Beer Dinner at Pizzeria Vetri in Philadelphia, Pa. (6:30 p.m.; $55)
Sat. 11/14 - Bacon and Beer Festival at 23rd Street Armory in Philadelphia, Pa. (2:30 p.m.-5 p.m.; $46.50-$75)
Sun. 11/15 - Pumpkin Beer Dinner at Hawthornes in Philadelphia, Pa. (6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.; $70)
Thu. 11/19 - Pints For North Light at Manayunk Brewery & Restaurant in Philadelphia, Pa. (6 p.m.-10 p.m.; $50-$80)
Sat. 11/21 - Craft Beer and Cheese Pairing at Philly Beer School in Philadelphia, Pa. (4 p.m.-6 p.m.; $48.98)
Philadelphia's close suburbs (within 20 mile radius of Philadelphia)
Mon. 11/2 - River Horse Cigar Dinner at Dog and Bull in Croydon, Pa. (7 p.m.; $50)
Thu. 11/5 - Beer versus Wine Dinner at Blue Monkey Tavern in Merchantville, NJ (7 p.m.; $70)
Wed. 11/18 - Russian River Beer Dinner at Iron Abbey in Horsham, Pa. (7 p.m.-9 p.m.; $60)
Greater Philadelphia Metro / Eastern Pennsylvania / Other (beyond 20 mile radius of Philadelphia)
Sun. 11/1 - Chef's Table with Bullfrog Brewery at Hunger N Thirst in Lancaster, Pa. (5 p.m.; $80)
Tue. 11/3 - Holiday Hope Chest Fundraiser at Victory Brewing Company in Downingtown, Pa. (6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.; $50)
Wed. 11/4 - Firestone Walker Beer Dinner at The Side Bar in West Chester, Pa. (6:30 p.m.; $60)
Wed. 11/4 - Weyerbacher Beer Dinner at Spinnerstown Hotel in Spinnerstown, Pa. (7 p.m.; $55)
Thu. 11/5 - Hill Farmstead at CJ's Doghouse in Kulpsville, Pa. (6:30 p.m.; $55)
Fri. 11/6 - Autos & Ales at AACA Museum in Hershey, Pa. (6 p.m.-10 p.m.; $15-$45)
Sun. 11/8 - Pints Not Pipelines at Prallsville Mills in Stockton, NJ (4 p.m.-7 p.m.; $40)
Tue. 11/10 - Taste of Fall Beer Dinner at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Newark, Del. (7 p.m.-9:30 p.m.; $75)
Wed. 11/11 - Craft Beer Series: Dogfish Anniversary at The Inn Keeper's Kitchen in West Chester, Pa. (7 p.m.-9 p.m.; $TBD)
Sat. 11/14 - Saturday Brew Review (Straub) at Isaac's Pickle Bar in Lancaster, Pa. (3 p.m.-5 p.m.; $25)
Sat. 11/21 - Hibrewnation at Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, Pa. (12 p.m.-5 p.m.; $20-$55)
Sat. 11/21 - Grilled Cheese & Craft Beer at World Cafe Live in Wilmington, Del. (3 p.m.; $40)
Sat. 11/21 & Sun. 11/22 - Split Rock Beerfest at Split Rock Resort in Lake Harmony, Pa. ($10-$70)
Sun. 11/29 - Movember Beef & Beer Fundraiser at Victory Brewing Company in Downingtown, Pa. (12 p.m.-4 p.m.; $40)
But, the events actually did carry on nonetheless. And now I'm back with a November docket that should keep you busy for a while. Noteworthy on the local Philly scene is the preparation for the 2016 Philly Beer Week collaboration beer brewing trip to Europe. Check out the details at PhillyBeerWeek.org for all the details and entry form to win. What do they say "you can't win if you don't play" or "someone's got to win"? Last year, that someone was me, so I can vouch for both those marketing slogans!
Sales of my new book Beer Lover's Mid-Atlantic continue to hum along quite nicely. I've been on the road recently in Baltimore showing and selling the book. It's now that perfect gift-giving time of year, so don't forget your beer reading needs on the gift lists! Watch for me to pop up at Heavy Seas in Baltimore in December where they'll have custom-brewed beer per my specs pouring during my book signing event.
For now, head on over to the publisher's website where you can find a series of links to online sites, such as Amazon, where you can find the book for sale. Brick-and-mortar stores, too, are carrying the book so look for it at your local Barnes & Noble, for example.
As always, if I'm missing any that you feel should be on here, let me know.
$20 and under, down to and including FREE...Pay As You Go (PAYG) also included here
Philadelphia
Sun. 11/1 - Eagles Bye Week Tailgate...Nitrovember with Left Hand at Varga in Philadelphia, Pa. (6 p.m.; $PAYG)
Mon. 11/2 - Bottle Shop Happy Hour (Two Roads) at Local 44 in Philadelphia, Pa. (6 p.m.-8 p.m.; $Free)
Mon. 11/2 - Sweetwater Happy Hour at Brü Craft & Wurst in Philadelphia, Pa. (4 p.m.; $PAYG)
Tue. 11/3 - Craft Beer Tuesday (Weyerbacher) at Grace Tavern in Philadelphia, Pa. (12 p.m.; $PAYG)
Tue. 11/3 - Tuesday Tapping (Bell's) at Lucky's Last Chance in Philadelphia, Pa. (8 p.m.-11 p.m.; $PAYG)
Wed. 11/4 - Dock Street Beer Ain't Nothing To Funk With Release Party at Dock Street Brewery in Philadelphia, Pa. (5 p.m.-11 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 11/5 - 3rd Anniversary Party at Bainbridge Street Barrel House in Philadelphia, Pa. (12 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 11/6 - First Friday (Evil Genius) at Bottle Bar East in Philadelphia, Pa. (6 p.m.-8 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sat. 11/7 - Fall Festival Block Party at Hawthornes in Philadelphia, Pa. (12 p.m.-8 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sat. 11/7 - GTV Almrausch Oktoberfest at Cannstatter Volksfest Verein in Philadelphia, Pa. (6 p.m.-11 p.m.; $10-$12)
Sun. 11/8 - Chili Cook Off at The Cambridge in Philadelphia, Pa. (3 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sun. 11/8 - The Pre-Eagles Tailgate with Terrapin..."The Assistant Tailgate to the 2SP Tailgate" at Varga in Philadelphia, Pa. (4 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sun. 11/8 - Eagles Tailgate with 2SP Brewing at Varga in Philadelphia, Pa. (6 p.m.; $PAYG)
Mon. 11/9 - Bottle Shop Happy Hour (Victory) at Local 44 in Philadelphia, Pa. (6 p.m.-8 p.m.; $Free)
Tue. 11/10 - Hardywood Happy Hour and Gingerbread Stout Release at Brü Craft & Wurst in Philadelphia, Pa. (4 p.m.; $PAYG)
Tue. 11/10 - 10 Pence Launch at Alla Spina in Philadelphia, Pa. (4:30 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 11/12 - 4th Anniversary Party at Barcade in Philadelphia, Pa. (4 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 11/12 - Boulevard Happy Hour at Brü Craft & Wurst in Philadelphia, Pa. (4 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 11/13 - Friday The Firkinteenth at Grey Lodge Pub in Philadelphia, Pa. (12 p.m. & 6 p.m. tappings; $PAYG)
Fri. 11/13 - Paraskevidekatriaphobia at Bottle Bar East in Philadelphia, Pa. (7 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sat. 11/14 - Founders Breakfast Stout for Breakfast at South Philadelphia Tap Room in Philadelphia, Pa. (7 a.m.; $PAYG)
Sat. 11/14 - Craft Beer Express at 12 high-quality beer joints in Philadelphia, Pa. (11 a.m.-7 p.m.; $10 for a bus ticket if you wish, plus $PAYG at each establishment)
Sun. 11/15 - Eagles Tailgate with Conshohocken Brewing at Varga in Philadelphia, Pa. (11 a.m.; $PAYG)
Mon. 11/16 - Bottle Shop Happy Hour (Bell's) at Local 44 in Philadelphia, Pa. (6 p.m.-8 p.m.; $Free)
Tue. 11/17 - Philly Beer Week Collaboration Beer Raffle at City Tap House (Logan) in Philadelphia, Pa. (7 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 11/19 - Brooklyn Defender Happy Hour at Brü Craft & Wurst in Philadelphia, Pa. (4 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 11/20 - Mad Elf = Happy You Night at Grey Lodge Pub in Philadelphia, Pa. (4 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 11/20 - Flying Fish Sampling at Bella Vista in Philadelphia, Pa. (5 p.m.-7 p.m.; $Free)
Fri. 11/20 - Manayunk Tasting plus Taps at Bottle Bar East in Philadelphia, Pa. (6 p.m.-8 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sun. 11/22 - Eagles Tailgate with Coppertail Brewing at Varga in Philadelphia, Pa. (11 a.m.; $PAYG)
Mon. 11/23 - Bottle Shop Happy Hour (Neshaminy Creek) at Local 44 in Philadelphia, Pa. (6 p.m.-8 p.m.; $Free)
Tue. 11/24 - Yards Sampling at The Foodery in Philadelphia, Pa. (5 p.m.-7 p.m.; $Free)
Wed. 11/25 - Night of the Sardine: 4 year Anniversary Party! at American Sardine in Philadelphia, Pa. (12 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 11/27 - Everything Went Black Friday at Memphis Taproom in Philadelphia, Pa. (11 a.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 11/27 - Fade To Black Friday III at Brü Craft & Wurst in Philadelphia, Pa. (11 a.m.; $PAYG)
Sat. 11/28 - Flightschool + Dock Street Release Party at TLA in Philadelphia, Pa. (8 p.m.-10 p.m.; $12)
Mon. 11/30 - Bottle Shop Happy Hour (Manayunk) at Local 44 in Philadelphia, Pa. (6 p.m.-8 p.m.; $Free)
Philadelphia's close suburbs (within 20 mile radius of Philadelphia)
Wed. 11/4 - SPCA Fundraiser at Pinocchio's in Media, Pa. (4 p.m.-8 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 11/5 - Bottle Signing with Olde Bartholomew at Whole Foods in Devon, Pa. (5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 11/5 - SweetWater Night at Pinocchio's in Media, Pa. (6 p.m.-8 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 11/5 - Ithaca's Box of Hops at Capone's in Norristown, Pa. (6 p.m.-9 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 11/5 - Kaffee IPA Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Ardmore, Pa. (6 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 11/6 - New Belgium Bash at The Beer Shoppe in Ardmore, Pa. (5 p.m.-9 p.m.; $PAYG)
Tue. 11/10 - Cerberus Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Maple Shade, NJ (11:30 a.m.; $PAYG)
Tue. 11/10 - Great Divide Yeti Event at Pour House in Westmont, NJ (5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 11/12 - Oskar Blues Death By Coconut at Pinocchio's in Media, Pa. (6 p.m.-8 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 11/12 - Victory Tap Takeover at 2312 Garrett in Drexel Hill, Pa. (6 p.m.-9 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 11/13 - Russian Rumble Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Media, Pa. (4 p.m.-8 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 11/13 - Grudge Match Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in North Wales, Pa. (5 p.m.-8 p.m.; $PAYG)
Tue. 11/17 - Neshaminy Happy Hour at Pinocchio's in Media, Pa. (4 p.m.-6 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 11/20 - Free Cranberry Sauce and Beer sampling for a cause at The Greeks Next Door in Narberth, Pa. (6 p.m.-9 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sat. 11/21 - East Coast vs. West Coast Tap Takeover at Pour House in Westmont, NJ (5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 11/27 - Russian River Flows at Teresa's Next Door in Wayne, Pa. (11:30 a.m.; $PAYG)
Sat. 11/28 - Lighting of the Leg & Notafingah! Release at Village Idiot Brewing Company in Mount Holly, NJ (7 p.m.-10 p.m.; $PAYG)
Greater Philadelphia Metro / Eastern Pennsylvania / Other (beyond 20 mile radius of Philadelphia)
Sun. 11/1 - Stoudts Cross PACX Cyclocross Race at Stoudts Brewing Company in Adamstown, Pa. (7 a.m.-5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Wed. 11/4 - Brewer's Choice For Charity at Allentown Brew Works in Allentown, Pa. (5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 11/5 - Handlebar IPA Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Newark, Del. (5 p.m.-8 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 11/5 - Free Will Tap Invasion at Hunger N Thirst in Lancaster, Pa. (5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Thu. 11/5 - Charity Cask Night at Bethlehem Brew Works in Bethlehem, Pa. (5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 11/6 - Incubus Friday at Sly Fox Brewing Company in Phoenixville and Pottstown, Pa. (11:30 a.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 11/6 - Winter Warmer Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Voorhees, NJ (4 p.m.-7 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 11/6 - Friday Night Sampling (Penn Brewing) at Goshen Beverage in West Chester, Pa. (4 p.m.-6 p.m.; $Free)
Fri. 11/6 - Friday Night Beer Tasting (Boaks) at Washington House in Sellersville, Pa. (5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sat. 11/7 - Zombie Hopocalypse at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Phoenixville, Pa. (1 p.m.-5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sat. 11/7 - Flying Fish Sampling at Wegmans in Malvern, Pa. (2 p.m.-4 p.m.; $Free)
Sat. 11/7 through Sat. 11/14 - Wilmington Beer Week all around in Wilmington, Del. (See website for up-to-date calendar of events and individual establishment event details.)
Sun. 11/8 - Sly Fox Cyclocross at Sly Fox Brewing Company in Pottstown, Pa. (9 a.m.-4 p.m.; $PAYG)
Tue. 11/10 - Women's Beer Club — Dark Horse at CJ's Doghouse in Kulpsville, Pa. ($PAYG)
Fri. 11/13 - Friday Night Sampling (Oskar Blues) at Goshen Beverage in West Chester, Pa. (4 p.m.-6 p.m.; $Free)
Sat. 11/14 - Yards Sampling at Wegmans in Malvern, Pa. (2 p.m.; $Free)
Sun. 11/15 - Mugs for Mutts — Home for the Holidays at Stable 12 Brewing Company in Phoenixville, Pa. (12 p.m.-3 p.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 11/20 - Third Friday Firkin Fest at Sly Fox in Phoenixville, Pa. (11:30 a.m.; $PAYG)
Fri. 11/20 - Straub Brewery Tap Takeover at Isaac's Pickle Bar in Lancaster, Pa. (5 p.m.; $PAYG)
Sat. 11/21 - Yards Sampling at Wegmans in Malvern, Pa. (1 p.m.; $Free)
Sat. 11/28 - Yards Sampling at Wegmans in Downingtown, Pa. (4 p.m.; $Free)
Events Over $20
Philadelphia
Sat. 11/7 - Flying Fish Beer Dinner at 1st Ward Sandwich Shop in Philadelphia, Pa. (7 p.m.; $45)
Tue. 11/10 - Wine vs. Beer Dinner at Pizzeria Vetri in Philadelphia, Pa. (6:30 p.m.; $55)
Sat. 11/14 - Bacon and Beer Festival at 23rd Street Armory in Philadelphia, Pa. (2:30 p.m.-5 p.m.; $46.50-$75)
Sun. 11/15 - Pumpkin Beer Dinner at Hawthornes in Philadelphia, Pa. (6:30 p.m.-9 p.m.; $70)
Thu. 11/19 - Pints For North Light at Manayunk Brewery & Restaurant in Philadelphia, Pa. (6 p.m.-10 p.m.; $50-$80)
Sat. 11/21 - Craft Beer and Cheese Pairing at Philly Beer School in Philadelphia, Pa. (4 p.m.-6 p.m.; $48.98)
Philadelphia's close suburbs (within 20 mile radius of Philadelphia)
Mon. 11/2 - River Horse Cigar Dinner at Dog and Bull in Croydon, Pa. (7 p.m.; $50)
Thu. 11/5 - Beer versus Wine Dinner at Blue Monkey Tavern in Merchantville, NJ (7 p.m.; $70)
Wed. 11/18 - Russian River Beer Dinner at Iron Abbey in Horsham, Pa. (7 p.m.-9 p.m.; $60)
Greater Philadelphia Metro / Eastern Pennsylvania / Other (beyond 20 mile radius of Philadelphia)
Sun. 11/1 - Chef's Table with Bullfrog Brewery at Hunger N Thirst in Lancaster, Pa. (5 p.m.; $80)
Tue. 11/3 - Holiday Hope Chest Fundraiser at Victory Brewing Company in Downingtown, Pa. (6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m.; $50)
Wed. 11/4 - Firestone Walker Beer Dinner at The Side Bar in West Chester, Pa. (6:30 p.m.; $60)
Wed. 11/4 - Weyerbacher Beer Dinner at Spinnerstown Hotel in Spinnerstown, Pa. (7 p.m.; $55)
Thu. 11/5 - Hill Farmstead at CJ's Doghouse in Kulpsville, Pa. (6:30 p.m.; $55)
Fri. 11/6 - Autos & Ales at AACA Museum in Hershey, Pa. (6 p.m.-10 p.m.; $15-$45)
Sun. 11/8 - Pints Not Pipelines at Prallsville Mills in Stockton, NJ (4 p.m.-7 p.m.; $40)
Tue. 11/10 - Taste of Fall Beer Dinner at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Newark, Del. (7 p.m.-9:30 p.m.; $75)
Wed. 11/11 - Craft Beer Series: Dogfish Anniversary at The Inn Keeper's Kitchen in West Chester, Pa. (7 p.m.-9 p.m.; $TBD)
Sat. 11/14 - Saturday Brew Review (Straub) at Isaac's Pickle Bar in Lancaster, Pa. (3 p.m.-5 p.m.; $25)
Sat. 11/21 - Hibrewnation at Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, Pa. (12 p.m.-5 p.m.; $20-$55)
Sat. 11/21 - Grilled Cheese & Craft Beer at World Cafe Live in Wilmington, Del. (3 p.m.; $40)
Sat. 11/21 & Sun. 11/22 - Split Rock Beerfest at Split Rock Resort in Lake Harmony, Pa. ($10-$70)
Sun. 11/29 - Movember Beef & Beer Fundraiser at Victory Brewing Company in Downingtown, Pa. (12 p.m.-4 p.m.; $40)
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