Thursday, September 22, 2011

Weekly Beer Calendar Update: September 22 - September 30

Did you think last week's beer event calendar around the Philly region was crowded with over 30 events? This week's isn't much different. You wouldn't know that a bunch of the regular party people are getting ready to head out west to GABF.

My Houdini act continues this week as I'll miss much or all of this calendar.

Check out the entire September 2011 calendar over here.

If I'm missing any that you feel should be on here, let me know.

Special Tastings, Brewery Promos, and Samplings
@Bell Beverage, Philadelphia, PA--- Fri. 9/30 - Free Sampling (4:00pm-6:00pm; Free tasting samples and chance to vote for Samuel Adams Beer Lover's Choice)

@Capone's, Norristown, PA--- Thu. 9/22 - Southern Tier Draft Specials (11:30am; PAYG for 2XIPA, Crème Brûlée, Gemini Imperial Blended Ale, Harvest Ale, Oat Imperial Oatmeal Stout, Iniquity Imperial Black Ale, Mokah Stout, and Pumking)

@Earth Bread + Brewery, Philadelphia, PA--- Thu. 9/22 - Keep the Pint Night (5:00pm; PAYG for a night of Sly Fox's Pikeland Pils, Royal Weisse, Black Raspberry Reserve, Falconer's Flight Pale, and Belgian Blonde)

@Exton Beverage, Exton, PA--- Fri. 9/23 - Friday Night Sampling (4:00pm-6:00pm; Free tasting samples of Fegley's beers)
@Exton Beverage, Exton, PA--- Fri. 9/30 - Friday Night Sampling (4:00pm-6:00pm; Free tasting samples of Flying Fish's beers)

@Goshen Beverage, West Chester, PA--- Fri. 9/23 - Free Samples (4:00pm-6:00pm; Free tasting samples of Crispin Cider)
@Goshen Beverage, West Chester, PA--- Sat. 9/24 - Free Samples (12:00pm-2:00pm; Free tasting samples of Blue Moon Pale Moon)
@Goshen Beverage, West Chester, PA--- Sat. 9/24 - Free Samples (4:30pm-6:30pm; Free tasting samples of Weyerbacher's beers)

@Iron Hill Brewery, Newark, DE--- Fri. 9/23 - Pumpkin Ale Release Party (5:00pm-7:00pm; PAYG for the first pints of his most popular fall seasonal beer.)

@Roosevelt's Pub, Philadelphia, PA--- Thu. 9/29 - Cape of Good Hope & The Fleeting Ends (8:30pm; $8 Cover & PAYG for a special music night with The Fleeting Ends. Joining them will be Ron Gallo of Toy Soldiers with special guest the Levee Drivers. And they will be pouring Cape of Good Hope)

@Superior Beverage, Phoenixville, PA--- Fri. 9/30 - Free Beer Tasting (4:00pm-6:00pm; Free tasting samples of Philadelphia Brewing's beers)

@The Grey Lodge Pub, Philadelphia, PA--- Fri. 9/30 - Spaten Oktoberfest Night (6:00pm-9:00pm; PAYG for beer by Spaten, delicious German food by Chef Eric, and for music, Spaten rep Tom Neuhauser will be on hand with his accordion. If you come dressed in lederhosen or a dirndl, Tom might have a nice goody for you.)

@The Institute, Philadelphia, PA--- Thu. 9/22 - Yelp Movie Club Night (7:00pm-10:00pm; PAYG for Back to School on the big screen and discounted Flying Fish ESB & HopFish on tap)

@Wegmans, Downingtown, PA--- Fri. 9/23 - Free Beer Tasting (4:00pm-6:00pm; Free tasting samples of Philadelphia Brewing's beers)


Alles ist Gut at Oktoberfest celebrations
@Bell Beverage, Philadelphia, PA--- Fri. 9/23 - Free Sampling (4:00pm-6:00pm; Free tasting samples of American Oktoberfests with Joe Sixpack)

@Brauhaus Schmitz, Philadelphia, PA--- Mon. 9/19-Sat. 9/24 - Oktoberfest (12:00pm; PAYG for a week of nightly fun culminating in a block party on the 24th with plenty of live music, pig roast, and tons of tons of tons of Bavarian Bier.)

@Hop Angel Brauhaus, Philadelphia, PA--- Sat. 9/24-Sun. 9/25 - Oktoberfest (3:00pm-7:00pm, 1:00pm-5:00pm; PAYG for the first of 3 weekends of Oktoberfest fun. Music, beer, food and more. Out back weather permitting, inside if rainy. Free sausage sandwich to anyone wearing lederhosen or a dirndl.)
@Hop Angel Brauhaus, Philadelphia, PA--- Sun. 9/25 - Oktoberfest Pre-Game Wheat Beer Breakfast (11:00am-1:00pm; PAYG to start off your Oktoberfesting right with a wheat beer breakfast.)

@Standard Tap, Philadelphia, PA--- Fri. 9/23-Thu. 9/29 - Sausage Fest (PAYG to enjoy Oktoberfest beers and wieners of all varieties all week long)

@Stoudt's Brewery, Adamstown, PA--- Sat. 9/24-Sun. 9/25 - OktoberFest opening weekend (12:00pm; PAYG as gates open at noon, music from 2 to 6, and food available from 1-5pm)

@United German Hungarian Club, Oakford, PA--- Fri. 9/23-Sun. 9/25 - Oktoberfest (PAYG with plenty of free parking. Featuring live German Music and traditional Bavarian Dancers. Home-cooked Bavarian food, desserts, and refreshments all weekend long! Soccer Games throughout the weekend)

@With Love Garden at The Four Seasons, Philadelphia, PA--- Fri. 9/23 - Oktoberfest (5:00pm-8:00pm; PAYG for featured seasonal beers from Victory Brewing Company, including one of the last opportunities to enjoy the Summer Love Ale collaboration beer from GPTMC and Victory. Also on tap will be Victory Brewing Company’s Oktoberfest-style Festbier, which will be paired with tasty Oktoberfest-inspired treats from Executive Chef Rafael Gonzalez and his culinary team.)


Food and Beer events
@Hawthornes, Philadelphia, PA--- Sun. 9/25 - Friends of Hawthornes Beer Dinner (6:30pm-8:30pm; $50 for a 3-course dinner paired with New Belgium's Somersault, Fat Tire, Ranger, and Mother Ship Wit)

@High Street Caffe/Vudu, West Chester, PA--- Mon. 9/26 - ALS Beer Dinner with Yards ($55/$75 for a five-course meal paired with Philly Pale Ale, Brawler, Thomas Jefferson Ale, Cape of Good Hope IPA, and Bourbon Barrel-Aged Love Stout)

@Midatlantic Restaurant, Philadelphia, PA--- Thu. 9/29 - Birdies, Beer, & Booze (6:00pm; $40/$60 for a five-course meal paired with a handful of spirits and Dock Street's OMG Pale Ale, Kölsch, OMG Pale Ale/Dry Hopped Firkin, Rye IPA, and Man Full of Trouble Porter)

@Morris Arboretum, Philadelphia, PA--- Thu. 9/22 - Beer Tasting and Dinner (7:00pm-9:00pm; $50/$55 for an Ales of the Revolution Dinner, modeled on the annual City Tavern dinner during Philly Beer Week)

@Triumph Brewing, Princeton, NJ--- Sat. 9/24 - Texas Bar-B-Que & Craft Beer Fest (1:00pm-5:00pm; $50 for a festival of beer, live music, and food by Hambone Opera Catering)

@Victory Brewing, Downingtown, PA--- Sun. 9/25 - Bike Fresh Bike Local (7:00am; $40/$45 for your choice of a 25, 50 or 75 mile bike route on some of the area's most beautiful roads, delicious local foods lunch, and an award-winning Victory draft beer)


Special Events with a little something extra
@Cooperage Wine & Whiskey Bar, Philadelphia, PA--- Wed. 9/28 - Victory Village Celebration of Beer and Coffee (6:00pm-10:00pm; PAYG for this celebrated brown ale with coffee served along with plenty of other Victory brews, unique coffee-inspired dishes, and some excellent One Village coffee)

@Harry's Savoy Grill, Wilmington, DE--- Fri. 9/23 - Grapes vs. Grains (7:00pm-10:00pm; $75/$140 for a selection of great wine against Dogfish Head craft beers -- My Antonia, Red & White, and Black & Blue -- with each course and you will deside which paired better combo)

@Iron Hill Brewery, Newark, DE--- Thu. 9/22 - Pick Me A Winner (6:00pm-9:00pm; PAYG to pick which beer will win a medal at the Great American Beer Festival and win 1000 Mug Club points.)

@Khyber Pass Pub, Philadelphia, PA--- Sat. 9/24 - Ryes Above (12:00pm; PAYG for tasty rye brews from Founders, Sixpoint, Bear Republic, and more)

@Memphis Taproom, Philadelphia, PA--- Wed. 9/28 - Back to School Staff Beer Training (12:00pm; Free/PAYG to learn about some of the beer on our menu in depth along with our staff. Four ounce pours of each beer we will discuss are being offered as our treat to you during the class.)

@Total Wine, Claymont, DE--- Thu. 9/29 - Beerrelevance: The tastiest history lesson you've ever had (6:30pm-8:30pm; $15 for a class that includes beer selections, tasting sheets, take-home educational materials, and discounts on the beer presented in class.)

@Tria, Philadelphia, PA--- Thu. 9/22 - Beer 101 (6:30pm-8:00pm; $50 as Tria founder and beer aficionado Jon Myerow brings beer down to earth with a tasting and discussion that will enhance your enjoyment and confidence in any beer situation.)


Fall Beer Festivals continue
@The Stocking Works, Newtown, PA--- Sat. 9/24 - Newtown Beerfest 2011 (12:30pm-5:30pm; $10/$40/$75 to sample from over 80 breweries)

@The Suzanne Morgan Center at Ridgeland in Fairmount Park, Philadelphia, PA--- Sun. 9/25 - Taste of Fall (1:00pm-5:00pm; $10-$60 for a festive afternoon in the outdoors filled with food, wine, and beer tastings, activities, and live music. Enjoy items for sale from local farms, specialty food vendors, and select artists. Bring your children to enjoy a variety of activities in the children’s area.)

@Yards Brewing Company, Philadelphia, PA--- Fri. 9/23 - Smoke 'em if Yous Got 'em (2:00pm-6:30pm; $25/$50/$60 for an annual tribute to smoked beer, smoked food, smoked cheese, smoked everything)


And a Homebrewing Event
@Keystone Homebrew Supply, Bethlehem, PA--- Wed. 9/28 - Next Step Brewing Class (6:30pm; $40 to brew up a Keystone beer kit, which is extract based with specialty grains, fresh hops, and liquid yeast. We will taste and discuss your homebrews and ours, so be sure to bring some.)

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