Thursday, January 25, 2018

Weekly Beer Event Calendar Update: Philadelphia & beyond: January 25 - January 31

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Click through here for a look at the full monthly calendar of beer events around the Philadelphia region and over here for a look at Philly Tap Finder's event draft lists.

Easton, Pa.
Sat. 1/27 & Sun. 1/28; 12 p.m.-3 p.m.; 5 p.m.-8 p.m.; 1 p.m.-4 p.m. — Super Barrel Weekend 2018 at The Tap Room at Weyerbacher [Tasty twists on some of your favorite Weyerbacher beers, as well as some experimental and trial batches.  $25-30]

Harrisburg, Pa.
Thu. 1/25; 6 p.m. — January Beer Dinner at The Millworks [Brewery tour with first beer and hors-d’oeuvres. Four unique off-menu dishes paired with Millworks beers in a private dining atmosphere. Explanation of each pairing from our Executive Chef and Master Brewer.  $60]

Lancaster, Pa.
Sat. 2/10; All day — Winterfest 2018 at Hunger N Thirst [We have been cellaring some kegs for the last few years and are eager to see the results.  $PAYG]

Newtown, Pa.
Sat. 1/27; All day — Russian River at Isaac Newton's [Details TBA.  $PAYG]

Norristown, Pa.
Fri. 1/26; 12 p.m. — IPA & Barrel-aged Event at Capone's [Details TBA.  $PAYG]

Perkasie, Pa.
Sun. 1/28; 12 p.m.-8 p.m. — Sour Sunday at Free Will Brewing Company [2018 promises to yield an eclectic array of offerings from the Sour Cellar, with several limited previews being showcased during the event.  $PAYG]

Philadelphia, Pa.
Thu. 1/25; 6 p.m.-9 p.m. — Cape May Tap Takeover at St. Stephen's Green [Live music, giveaways, raffles, and more.  $PAYG]
Thu. 1/25; 7 p.m. — Shred With Us and Long Trail at City Tap House-University City [Sip on Long Trail and Otter Creek draughts while waiting to hear whether you'll be the lucky winner of lift tickets, a snowboard, and more.  $PAYG]
Sat. 1/27; 12 p.m. — Cuvée Day at Monk's Cafe [Taste three vintages of Cuvée de Tomme on the first-ever Lost Abbey Cuvée Day.  $PAYG]
Sat. 1/27; All Day — Founders Tap Takeover at North 3rd [At least seven beers from Founders.  $PAYG]
Sun. 1/28; 2 p.m. — Cider Bowl at Cinder Copper & Lace [Each year we are picking a single brewery for special focus, and this year, we are stoked to have a horde of specialty drafts from one of our absolute favorites in the world — Oxbow Brewing Company from Maine.  $PAYG]
Sun. 1/28; All day — Sour Bowl IV at Brü Craft & Wurst [Cantillon will kick early, but otherwise not more than 2-3 other kegs will kick all day, so don’t despair if you can’t hit the first leg.  $PAYG]
Sun. 1/28; All day — Stout Bowl III at U-Bahn [Fourteen killer stouts on tap, a special firkin of fresh, local hoppy beer on hand pump, and some finger foods specials to keep folks from floating off of their stools.  $PAYG]
Fri. 2/2; 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. — 8 Beers To Try Before You Die at Philly Beer School [Come and enjoy the Philly Beer School’s bucket list of beers.  $60-$99]
Sun. 2/4; 2 p.m.-6 p.m. — Lost Abbey Dinner with Tomme Arthur at Devil's Den [An amazing lineup of beers from Lagunitas, cuddle with a Morris Animal Refuge Puppy, a special Tito's Greyhound Cocktail
Puppy Photo Booth, a special dog-themed food menu, and Lagunitas giveaways for both you and your furry pet.  $PAYG]
Tue. 2/6; 7 p.m. — Lost Abbey Dinner with Tomme Arthur at Monk's Cafe [Tomme is a pioneer of barrel aging beer, and we celebrated our 20th anniversary in 2017 by collaborating on 24 Steps, an oak-aged wild ale, which will certainly be served at this dinner.  $115]
Fri. 2/9; 9 p.m. — Catch A Firestone at City Tap House-University City [We will be celebrating the life and legacy of one of our favorite feel-good icons, Bob Marley. Ear Me Now Band will bring their reggae jams; Firestone Walker Brewing Co. will provide the beers.  $PAYG]

Phoenixville, Pa.
Sun. 1/28; 1 p.m.-6 p.m. — Phoenixville Punk Rock Flea Market at Root Down Brewing Company [Fulfill all of your fantastic, hard-to-find shopping needs, while listening to good, loud music and enjoying some tasty Sunday afternoon beers.  $PAYG]
Wed. 1/31 and each Wednesday through 3/17; All day — St. Patrick's Day Boot Camp at Sly Fox Brewing Company [Complete 8 Boot Camp evenings over the course of the 10-week program, then bring your stamped ID card to the finale on St. Patrick's Day for entry into the drawing to win fun prizes including the grand prize of a trip to Ireland.  $PAYG]

Pottstown, Pa.
Thu. 1/25 and each Thursday through 3/17; All day — St. Patrick's Day Boot Camp at Sly Fox Brewing Company [Complete 8 Boot Camp evenings over the course of the 10-week program, then bring your stamped ID card to the finale on St. Patrick's Day for entry into the drawing to win fun prizes including the grand prize of a trip to Ireland.  $PAYG]

Sellersville, Pa.
Tue. 1/30; 7 p.m.-10 p.m. — Evil Genius Beer Dinner at The Horse Tavern & Grill [You will be enjoying four courses of food perfectly paired with four great beers.  $40]
Sat. 2/3; 7 p.m.-10 p.m. — Free Will Flight Night at The Horse Tavern & Grill [Join us to sample Ella, Ralphius, Lord Business, and a newly released surprise beer.  $PAYG]

West Chester, Pa.
Fri. 1/26; 4 p.m.-6 p.m. — Free Samples at Goshen Beverage [Tasting samples from Victory.  $Free]
Sat. 1/27; 12 p.m. — Belgium Comes to West Chester at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant [Local breweries have graciously set aside their best Belgian beers for us, along with beers from all Iron Hill locations.  $PAYG]
Fri. 2/2; 5 p.m.-7 p.m. — Free Samples at Goshen Beverage [Tasting samples from Sly Fox.  $Free]




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