Thursday, February 04, 2016

Weekly Beer Calendar Update: February 4 - February 10

And just like that, it appears that the beer events calendar has gone from good to great. It's as if the post-holiday, post-blizzard schedulers have come roaring alive here in the beginning of February. Here below are almost 50 ways to find great beer all around the greater Philly region in the next 7 days and nights.

While I don't envision any book events for at least the next month, I'll continue to stick a quick plug here pointing you to: a) my publisher; b) Amazon.com; c) BarnesAndNoble.com. As always, I thank you for your continued support.

As you review beer events, don't forget PhillyTapFinder.com. They host an impressive listing of beer event draft lists to help better inform your beer event planning.

Click through here for a look at the full monthly calendar of beer events around the Philadelphia region.

Bethlehem, Pa.
Thu. 2/4; 5 p.m.-8 p.m. — Charity Cask Night at Bethlehem Brew Works [100% of cask proceeds will be donated to Miller-Keystone Blood Center.  $PAYG]

Conshohocken, Pa.
Wed. 2/10; All day — Stone Brewing Rare Gems at Fingers Wings & Other Things [Serving an assortment of limited releases from Stone.  $PAYG]

Dover, Del.
Fri. 2/5; 5 p.m.-8 p.m. — Not Your Daughter's Thin Mint Release Party at Fordham & Dominion Brewing Company [Join us for the 14 barrel release of Not Your Daughter's Thin Mint, a milk stout brewed using fresh mint and cocoa nibs. We'll have music from Emily Moses and food from The Wandering Chef.  $PAYG]

Kulpsville, Pa.
Fri. 2/5; 6 p.m. — Stable 12 Tap Takeover at CJ's Doghouse [We will have over 5 beers from Stable 12 on draft.  $PAYG]

Kutztown, Pa.
Fri. 2/5; 3 p.m.-10 p.m. — First Friday, Firkin, & Flatbread Night at Saucony Creek Brewing Company [We celebrate the First Friday of each month with a feature of a local artist, a specialty cask conditioned Firkin from our brewing team led by head brewer Nick Micio, and some tasty Flatbreads from Chef Tim Howells.  $PAYG]

Lancaster, Pa.
Thu. 2/4; 5 p.m. — Almanac Tap Invasion at Hunger N Thirst [Tapping a bunch of amazing beers from Almanac Beer Co. We will also have Mick Kalata in the house shucking oysters.  $PAYG]

Lancaster, Pa.
Sat. 2/6; 12 p.m.-4 p.m. — Make It Funky Multi-Tap at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant [Groove to the ’70s with 8 funky beers at our Barrel-Aged and Sour Beer Release Party  $PAYG]
Sat. 2/6; 7 p.m.-10 p.m. — New Belgium Brewing's Lost In The Woods Sour Beer Release Party at The Fridge [For one night only, we will be hosting a special release party full of beers, food and an array of entertainment to introduce the newest iterations of New Belgium vintage sours.  $50]
Sun. 2/7; 12 p.m.-5 p.m. — Super Beer Sunday at The Fridge [Join us Super Bowl Sunday for our annual pre-game party.  $PAYG]

Media, Pa.
Thu. 2/4; 5 p.m.-7 p.m. — Stone Night at Pinocchio's [A night of beers from Stone.  $PAYG]
Wed. 2/10; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. — Firestone Walker Milk & Cookies Event at Pinocchio's [Pair some cookies with beers from Firestone Walker.  $PAYG]

Milford, Del.
Sat. 2/6; 12 p.m. — Rise Or Shine Beer Release at Mispillion River Brewing Company [Come by for a mug of Rise or Shine or coffee and you'll be able to get your hands on a special edition coffee mug created just for this event.  $PAYG]

Milton, Del.
Thu. 2/4; 4:30 p.m. — Vintage & Vinyl at Dogfish Head Craft Brewery [We're digging into our Vintage Stash and spinning some groovy Vinyl for one fantastically awesome Happy Hour at our Milton brewery.  $PAYG]

Narberth, Pa.
Sun. 2/7; 3 p.m.-5 p.m. — Superbowl Sunday Free Beer & Bread Sampling at The Greeks Next Door [We'll be having a pre-superbowl party with Starr Hill Brewery in for a free beer sampling with loads of giveaways and growler fill specials along with Jerry the Baker who will be brining in delectable flatbread pizzas and freshly baked Bavarian pretzels.  $Free]

Oxford, Pa.
Mon. 2/8; 5 p.m. — Two Stories Blonde Ale Launch Night at Bog Turtle Brewery [Two Stories Blonde Ale is the fourth of Bog Turtle Brewery's four introductory beers, a perfectly balanced ale with just the right blend of Pilsner malt and classic Bavarian hops.  $PAYG]

Philadelphia, Pa.
Thu. 2/4; 5 p.m.-7 p.m. — A Pink Elephant in the Room: Brewery Huyghe at Tria Taproom [A special Delirium happy hour in honor of a visit from their export manager Stefaan Naeyaert, as well as their national director. Join us for special prices on Delirium Tremens, Nocturnum, and more.  $PAYG]
Thu. 2/4; 7 p.m. — Karneval Kostume Party at Brauhaus Schmitz [1/2 price Kölsch Bier for Ladies Night. Enter to win a free kegerator. Costume contest. Fasnachts sold 2/4-2/9.  $PAYG]
Fri. 2/5; 3 p.m.-6 p.m. — Friday Night Sampling at Bell Beverage [Tasting samples of Super Bowl-themed beers with Joe Sixpack.  $Free]
Fri. 2/5; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. — 1st February Event: New Belgium Tasting and Taps at Bottle Bar East [List of beers from New Belgium Brewing Company.  $PAYG]
Fri. 2/5; 7 p.m. — Terrapin Brewing Tap Takeover at Jon's Bar & Grille [A night of beers from Terrapin Brewing Company  $PAYG]
Fri. 2/5; 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. — Beer & Brewing 101 at Philly Beer School [This is our introduction to how beer is made, major beer styles, and brewing history.  $39.98]
Sat. 2/6; 12 p.m. — Nugget Nectar Firkin Tap at Bottle Bar East [Come enjoy the Nugget Nectar as a firkin by Tröegs.  $PAYG]
Sat. 2/6; 12 p.m. — Lost in The Woods with New Belgium Brewery at Monk's Café [Monk's Café is proud to offer the debut of the New Belgium 2016 Lost In The Woods Series.  $PAYG]
Sat. 2/6; 5 p.m. — Catch A Fire: A celebration of the Music of Robert Nesta Marley at City Tap House-University City [Join City Tap House and Firestone Walker for our annual expression of gratitude and one love to the music and life of Bob Marley.  $PAYG]
Sun. 2/7; 11 a.m. — Blind PigSkin Sunday at Bierstube [NFL Superbowl on our Four large screen televisions and Russian River Brewing Company Blind Pig IPA on tap.  $PAYG]
Sun. 2/7; 6 p.m. — Super Bowl Party at Brauhaus Schmitz [Watch the game on the big screen in our Brauer Bund Beer Hall. Bottomless beer specials paired with a huge buffet of pork rinds, roast beef, meatballs, wings, and more.  $50]
Sun. 2/7; 6 p.m. — Super Bowl 50 at Brü Craft & Wurst [Catch Super Bowl 50 on our giant projection wall while you kick-it with food and drink specials and the debut of our killer monster sandwich.  $PAYG]
Sun. 2/7; 6:30 p.m.-10:30 p.m. — Super Bowl Sunday at Dock Street Brewing Company [We'll have food and beer specials throughout, and good old-fashioned friendly neighborly vibes, which is really what watching the game is all about, at least to us here at Dock Street. That and the commercials, we admit.  $PAYG]
Sun. 2/7; 6:30 p.m.-11 p.m. — Super Bowl Party at Hop Angel Brauhaus [Dream about the future when the Eagles are back in the big game. Enjoy the present with great beer and free sandwiches and appetizers at half time.  $PAYG]
Sun. 2/7; 7 p.m. — Superbowl of Draft Lists at Bottle Bar East [Come and enjoy the finest beer or beers.  $PAYG]
Sun. 2/7; All day — The Elder Bowl - Peyton vs. Pliny at Eulogy [We'll tap a keg of Russian River Brewing Company Pliny the Elder at 11 am opening time, serve our delicious brunch menu up until 3 pm, and then have some food specials for the game.  $PAYG]
Mon. 2/8; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. — Bottle Shop Happy Hour at Local 44 [Complimentary tastings and specials on bottle selections from Søle Artisan Ales.  $Free]
Tue. 2/9; 12 p.m. — Cocktail Jawn 3: Founders vs. Left Hand at U-Bahn [Each brewery will have a slate of four contestants crafting a cocktail using a different featured beer, and our panel of celebrity guest judges will evaluate and declare a finalist from each side.  $10 + $PAYG]
Tue. 2/9; 6 p.m. — Beer School at Coeur [Featuring Tim Roberts, Head Brewer at Yards Brewing, talking all about Yards Love Stout and so many more of his great beers.  $Free]
Tue. 2/9; 6 p.m.-11 p.m. — Mardis Gras at Interstate Drafthouse [Sin the night away with $5 hurricanes and Abita drafts. We'll bring the beads.  $PAYG]
Tue. 2/9; 7 p.m.-9 p.m. — Beer and Chocolate Beer Dinner Lite at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant [Six chocolates paired with Saison, Winter Warmer, Hopewell Furnace IPA, Bourbon Wee Heavy, Russian Imperial Stout, and Munich Dunkel.  $55]
Tue. 2/9; 7 p.m. — Dinner with Tomme Arthur - Lost Abbey Brewery at Monk's Café [A six-course meal paired with Lost Abbey's Carnivale, Duck Duck Gooze, Red Poppy, Veritas 14, Lost & Found, Cuvee de Tomme, and Angel’s Share.  $125]
Tue. 2/9; All Day — A Blast of Barleywine Past: Ballantine Burton Ale, or "The Greatest Beer Never Sold" at Tria Taproom [The legend of this great beer lived on. Anchor Old Foghorn, the first modern Barleywine, and Dogfish Head Burton Baton were both inspired by the original version of this beer. Pabst, the current owner of the Ballantine brand, revived the beer for one small batch, replicating the original as closely as possible.  $PAYG]
Wed. 2/10; 9 p.m. — Bella Vista Beer Night at The Trestle Inn [Featuring Winter Farmhouse Ale, Winter Warmer and Honey Crisp Farmhouse Apple Tripel from Pizza Boy Brewing.  $PAYG]

Phoenixville, Pa.
Fri. 2/5; 11:30 a.m. — Incubus Friday at Sly Fox Brewing Company [Belgian-style Tripel pours until the keg kicks.  $PAYG]
Sat. 2/6; 1 p.m.-5 p.m. — British Invasion Multi-Tap at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant [We will be featuring eight English style beers and a traditional British-inspired menu.  $PAYG]
Sat. 2/6; 6 p.m. — Long Trail/Otter Creek Tap Takeover at Bistro on Bridge [First 50 customers to order from the above selections will receive a complimentary glass.  $PAYG]

Pottstown, Pa.
Fri. 2/5; 11:30 a.m. — Incubus Friday at Sly Fox Brewing Company [Belgian-style Tripel pours until the keg kicks.  $PAYG]

Reading, Pa.
Thu. 2/4; 5 p.m. — Dogfish Head Big Beer Weekend at Liberty Taproom [We will be tapping four high ABV beers including 120 Minute IPA, Higher Math, Fort, and Miles Davis Bitches Brew.  $PAYG]

Rehoboth Beach, Del.
Thu. 2/4; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. — RAR launch party at Pickled Pig Pub [Very excited to welcome these guys to Delaware.  $PAYG]

Sellersville, Pa.
Fri. 2/5; 5 p.m. — Beer Tasting: New Belgium at Washington House [Taste a lineup of beers from New Belgium Brewing Company.  $PAYG]

Wayne, Pa.
Sat. 2/6; All Day — Super Bowl Saturday at Teresa's Next Door [We will pour some hoppy stuff, some sour stuff, some dark stuff, some fruity stuff, and some other dusty old stuff.  $PAYG]

West Chester, Pa.
Thu. 2/4; 5 p.m.-7 p.m. — Free Samples at Goshen Beverage [Tasting samples of beers from Ballast Point.  $Free]
Sun. 2/7; 10 a.m. — Kegs 'n' Eggs at Levante Brewing Company [Don't sweat what you look like, just brush your teeth, put a hat on or do the ponytail thing, put on some slippers or show up with what your wore last night. We don't judge.  $PAYG]

Wilmington, Del.
Sat. 2/6; 3 p.m. — Grilled Cheese and Craft Beer Tasting at World Café Live [We have taken two of the best things on earth and paired them together in unexpected and delicious ways. Bring your vegetarian friends, too — we can accommodate them on all pairings.  $40]



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