Selected Events (from The Real Beer Page's events database, and beyond!) - November 2006
November 4, 2006 - Chicago, Illinois, United States
Festival of Barrel-aged Beer
Sample dozens of different beers from breweries around the country aged in whiskey barrels, wine barrels, new oak and more. Many of these beers are never seen outside of their brewery. Awards for the winning competition beers announced during the event.
Location: Goose Island-Wrigleyville Hours: 1:00-5:00 P.M. Admission: $30 advance/$35 door Organization: Illinois Craft Brewers Guild Phone: 773.832-9040
November 30, 2006 to December 3, 2006 - Portland, Oregon, United States
Holiday Ale Festival
The only beer festival in the Northwest to be held outdoors in the dark, cold and often wet month of December, the Holiday Ale Festival is truly distinctive. Despite chilly temperatures and often-inclement weather outside, attendees stay warm and dry under a large clear tent that covers the gas-heated venue while allowing for views of the city lights. More than 30 potent winter craft beers are featured at the event, all of which are created specifically to bring warmth and cheer to the holiday season. Festival highlights include on-site food; craft vendors; beer apparel and merchandise; a complimentary root beer garden for minors and designated drivers; mead tasting; a Brewers Brunch (separate admission) and seasonal background music.
Location: Pioneer Courthouse Square, 701 SW Sixth Ave Hours: 11 am to 10 pm Thur-Sat, Noon to 6 pm Sunday Admission: Admission is free. A one-time purchase 2006 souvenir mug is required for tasting beer and costs $4. Patrons pay $4 for each full mug of beer, or $1 for a taste. Organization: Holiday Ale Festival Contact: Chris Crabb Phone: 503-314-7583 Fax: 503-296-2779 Email: crabbsoup@comcast.net
(Recognizing that not everyone can get away to a great beer event on one month's notice or less, and that many of the events featured here sell out well in advance, this new component of World of Beer's Selected Events page will highlight upcoming events anywhere from just over a month to half-a-year in advance.)
And Plan Ahead For . . .
Mar. 22 - 27, 2007 - Sidney, British Columbia, Canada
The Tall Sails & Ales Cruise
This unique, 5-day cruise is hosted by tour operator Maple Leaf Adventures and Greg Evans, a nationally-acclaimed brewing historian and executive director of the Maritime Museum of British Columbia. Under the sails of the historic tall ship Maple Leaf, participants will sample the best brews and local cuisine of the spectacular Gulf Islands in southwestern B.C., a part of the famed Inside Passage that most don't get to see. Included in the cruise are: Special tastings at local breweries, chef-cooked meals of local cuisine matched to the brews, conversations with Evans about beer types, brewing history, the pairing of food and beers, the social history of drinking on Vancouver Island, and much more.
Location: The cruise departs from and returns to Sidney, B.C. Cost: $1895 CDN, includes all meals, beer, shore excursions, lectures and optional sailing training. Web: www.MapleLeafAdventures.com/tallsailsales.htm Contact: Maple Leaf Adventures Phone: 1-888-599-5323 or 386-7245 in Victoria
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