Selected Events (from The Real Beer Page's events database, and beyond!) - November 2005
November 5, 2005 - San Francisco, California, United States
Wet Hop Festival
Something a little bit different - a festival showcasing beers made with hops that have not been dried, a process that imparts a different aroma and flavor profile than does the use of normal, kilned hops.
Location:Toronado 547 Haight Hours: 11:30am till close Admission: NC Contact: David Keene Phone: (415) 863-2276 Email: info@toronado.com URL: www.toronado.com
November 12, 2005 - Chicago, Illinois, United States
Third Annual Festival of Barrel-Aged Beer
Showcasing beers that have been aged in or on wood. Awards will be given in seven style categories along with a best of show, with an eighth "wild beer" category judged and awarded separately. Proceeds to benefit the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild. FoBAB III is sponsored by Brewers Supply Group and the Goose Island Beer Company
Location: Goose Island - Wrigleyville, 3535 North Clark Street Organization: Illinois Craft Brewers Guild Contact: Jeff Sparrow Email: jeff@chibeer.org URL: www.illinoisbeer.com
November 19, 2005 - Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Late Autumn Beer Festival in support of Leukemia Research
Spend a Saturday afternoon helping the cause of Leukemia research while enjoying a selection of winter warmers, cask-conditioned ales and festival exclusives. Taste the best of Ontario at the special Ontario Craft Brewers table, or join Stephen Beaumont for one of three special food and beer pairing sessions in the back room ($10 extra per tasting, with all proceeds going to Leukemia research, advance registration at the bar recommended).
Location: beerbistro, 18 King Street East (at Yonge), Toronto Hours: 2pm to 7pm Admission: $20 in advance, $25 at the door. Admission includes five tasting tickets, unlimited hors d'oeuvres and a tasting glass that's yours to keep Contact: beerbistro, 416-861-9872 Email: beerbistro@rogers.com
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