Selected Events (from The Real Beer Page's events database, and beyond!) - November 2003
November 7, 2003 - Somerville, Massachusetts, United States
Redbones 9th Annual Northwest Fest
Redbones brings the best of the Northwest to new England exclusively for this annual beer bonanza. Over 20 breweries participate by sending over 60 beers - most never available outside of Washington and Oregon - which remain on tap throughout November. Redbones pairs its award winning BBQ with Northwest beers at two beer banquets in November, featuring Dick Cantwell from Elysian Brewing, Fred Bowman from Portland Brewing, Steve Lovin from Siletz, Fal Allen from Anderson Valley -- who is crossing the state line from California to join his pals from the NW -- and Jim Cline from Rogue.
Location: 55 Chester St Davis Square Somerville, MA 02144 Hours: lunch 11:30 - 4pm, dinner 4pm daily Admission: $35.00 for food, beer, speakers, tax & gratuity Organization: Redbones BBQ Phone: 617.628.2200 Email: mail@redbones.com
November 21-22, 2003 - Bury, England
Bury Beer Festival
More than 60 cask-conditioned ales plus traditional ciders and perries, foreign bottled beers, and fruit wines will be served at this two day festival. Hot and cold food will be available and all sessions are quiet -- no piped or live music to distract from the conversation and beer.
Location: Met Art Centre (Derby Hall), Bury, England Hours: Friday 12 noon-3pm and 5pm-11pm; Saturday 12 noon-4pm and 6pm-11pm Admission: free at all times to CAMRA members, otherwise lunchtimes £1, Fri eve £2.50, Sat eve £2. Sponsor: Rochdale & Oldham & Bury Branch, Campaign for Real Ale Web: http://www.robcamra.freeuk.com/festival2003details.htm
November 22, 2003 - Eugene, Oregon, United States
Beer Summit
Eugene Beer Summit fundraiser for the Consumer Justice Alliance 30 breweries from around the world will pour over 100 beers. In addition to an enormous selection of beer, the Civil War game will be broadcast inside for those who could not get tickets. Before and after the game live music will be available for patrons to enjoy, with food provided by Ron's Island Grill.
Location: Alton Baker Park, close to Autzen Stadium Hours: 11am - 10pm Admission: $20 advance / $25 door ; Each ticket includes 6 pints and 8 8oz samples. Additional pints are only $2 and additional 8oz samples are only $1. Contact: Beer Summit Phone: 888-945-BEER Email: info@beersummit.com
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