Selected Events (from The Real Beer Page's events database, and beyond!) - May 2007
May 26, 2007 to May 27, 2007 - Opstal-Buggenhout, Belgium
16th Weekend of Spontaneous Fermentation
This is the largest beer festival devoted to beer based on spontaneous fermentation. All lambics, gueuzes, krieken and other specialties will be available. Emphasis is on the authentic, tart, complex beers and not on the commercial, sweet ones. Over night accommodation and taxi-service between the venue hall and the railway station of Buggenhout and Heizijde are available. Please check the website for more information about these 2 services.
Location: Tapperij Beukenhof, Broekstraat 18, 9255 Opstal-Buggenhout Hours: Sat: 3pm-..., Sun: 5pm-... Admission: Free Organization: Opstalse Bierpallieters, a local branch of Zythos vzw Contact: Tim Wouters Phone: +32 499 341 398 Email: via website Web:www.bierpallieters.be
May 26, 2007 - Avila Beach, California, United States
21st Annual California Festival of Beers
The 21st annual California Festival of Beers features over 50 brewers and over 100 of their finest craft brewed creations. Admission includes souvenir beer glass and unlimited (but responsible) samples of offerings. Enjoy some of California's most beautiful settings while listening to the sounds of the featured bands.
Location: Avila Beach Resort and Golf Course Hours: 1:00am-3:00pm Admission: $40 before May 7, $45 after May 7, $10 DD Organization: Hospice of San Luis Obispo County Contact: Chris Aho Phone: 805-544-2266 Email: chrisaho@hospiceslo.org
May 30, 2007 to June 3, 2007 - Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Mondial de la bière
A beer-tasting adventure that showcases the many different flavours of beer, ice ciders and whiskies. Also featuring one of the nicest indoor/outdoor settings a beer fest could ask for, in the heart of downtown Montreal, and superior gastronomy
Location: Windsor Station and Courtyard Hours: Thursday to Saturday 11:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Wednesday and Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Admission: Free. $1 per coupon. Organization: Mondial de la bière Contact: Marie-Josée Lefebvre Phone: 514-722-9640 Fax: 514-722-8467 Email: mbiere@globetrotter.net Web: www.festivalmondialbiere.qc.ca
And Plan Ahead For ...
June 29, 2007 to July 1, 2007 - Seattle, Washington, United States
Seattle International Beerfest
Boasting 130 beers from 15 different countries and specializing in hard-to-find rare & exotic styles from breweries near & far, the SIB is a beer aficionado's treat. The feel is similar to the famed beer gardens of Germany & Belgium: Stroll around the tree-laden grass with a gourmet beer as you listen to great bands play all weekend. You'll find delicious BBQ and other good stuff to eat, along with a world-class cigar bar and plenty of free games such as darts, chess, checkers, and backgammon. It's 21 & over only, but pet-friendly.
Location: Seattle Center Mural Amphitheater, right under the Space Needle
Hours: FRI: 4-10pm, SAT: 12-10pm, SUN 12-7pm Admission: $20 includes 10 beer tickets & glass. Extra tickets $1 each. Organization: PET CROSS: A Seattle-based charity who donates all event profits to other local animal welfare groups (kind of an "Animal Santa" if you will) Contact: Rick Carpenter Phone: 800-301-7715 Fax: 206-937-1900 Email: info@seattlebeerfest.com
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