Thursday, January 16, 2014

Weekly Beer Calendar Update: January 16 - January 22

The beer events calendar is heating up and must be having some effect on the recent temperatures as well. Check out all the stuff you don't want to miss over the next seven days.

And check out the entire January 2014 calendar over here. If I'm missing any that you feel should be on here, don't hesitate to let me know.


Tastings/Samplings/Freebies and Special One-offs or Debuts
@Barcade, Philadelphia, Pa. — Thu. 1/16 - Winter Beer Night (4 p.m.; $PAYG for a special event draft list that can be found at PhillyTapFinder.com.)

@Beer Yard, Wayne, Pa. — Fri. 1/17 - Friday Night Sampling (5 p.m.-7 p.m.; $Free tasting samples of Stoudt's Four Play IPA and Yards Rye IPA.)

@Brew, Philadelphia, Pa. — Fri. 1/17 - Free Tasting (5 p.m.-7 p.m.; $Free tasting samples of beers from Samuel Smith.)

@Exton Beverage, Exton, Pa. — Fri. 1/17 - Friday Night Sampling (4 p.m.-6:30 p.m.; $Free tasting samples of Yards' Rye and Ales of the Revolution.)

@Goshen Beverage, West Chester, Pa. — Fri. 1/17 - Friday Night Sampling (4 p.m.-6 p.m.; $Free tasting samples of beer from Sly Fox.)

@Iron Hill, North Wales, Pa. — Thu. 1/16 - The Grand Inquisitor Beer Release (6 p.m.; $PAYG for the release of our award-winning Russian Imperial Stout, aged in bourbon barrels with whole vanilla beans.)
@Iron Hill, Voorhees, NJ — Fri. 1/17 - Titus 2XIPA Beer Release (5 p.m.-8 p.m.; $PAYG for the release of Titus 2xIPA, an Epic American IPA.)

@Local 44 Bottle Shop, Philadelphia, Pa. — Mon. 1/20 - Happy Hour (6 p.m.-8 p.m.; $Free for a for brewery representative led complimentary tasting and specials on bottle selections from Brooklyn Brewery.)

@Sly Fox, Phoenixville, Pa. — Fri. 1/17 - Third Friday Firkin Fest (11:30 a.m.; $PAYG for firkins of Christmas Ale and London Calling Porter alongside our year round Chester County Bitter.)


Brewery Promos and "Takeovers"
@Bishop's Collar, Philadelphia, Pa. — Thu. 1/16 - Russian River Tap Takeover (5 p.m.; $PAYG for a special event draft list that can be found at PhillyTapFinder.com.)

@Grey Lodge, Philadelphia, Pa. — Mon. 1/20 - 120 on 01/20 (10 a.m.; $PAYG for tapping/defusing of Dogfish Head's extremely extreme 120 Minute IPA; weighing in around 18% ABV, we expect this sixtel to last all day.)

@Iron Hill, Media, Pa. — Sat. 1/18 - Sour Saturday Beer Release (1 p.m.-5 p.m.; $PAYG to Pucker up for this multi-tap event with the release of seven barrel-aged sour beers, including Le Brett Blue.)

@Kite & Key, Philadelphia, Pa. — Fri. 1/17 - Ben Franklin's Birthday with Evolution Brewing ($PAYG for a special lineup of Evolution brewing to celebrate this momentous occasion. Founder Tom Knorr and the Evolution brew crew will be here to celebrate.)

@Kraftwork, Philadelphia, Pa. — Wed. 1/22 - Rustic Country Pickin' Soiree-An Evening with Jolly Pumpkin Artisanal Ales (12 p.m.; $PAYG for a special event draft list that can be found at PhillyTapFinder.com.)

@Red Owl Tavern, Philadelphia, Pa. — throughout January 2014 - Brewer Of The Month ($PAYG for month-long specials on Sly Fox beers, including Helles Golden Lager and Route 113 IPA.)


Food and Beer events
@Kildare's, all Philadelphia locations, Pa. — Wed. 1/22 - Yards Beer Dinner (6:30 p.m.; $25 for beer pairing events at all area Kildare locations.)

@World Café Live, Wilmington, Del. — Sat. 1/18 - Grilled Cheese and Craft Beer Tasting (3 p.m.; $40 for two of the best things on earth paired together in unexpected and delicious ways. Bring your vegetarian friends, too – we can accommodate them on all pairings.)
@World Café Live, Philadelphia, Pa. — Mon. 1/20 - Grilled Cheese and Craft Beer Tasting (7 p.m.; $45 for two of the best things on earth paired together in unexpected and delicious ways. Bring your vegetarian friends, too – we can accommodate them on all pairings.)


Homebrewing, Charity, Schooling, and Miscellanies
@BRÜ Craft & Wurst, Philadelphia, Pa. — Sat. 1/18 - Allagash Beer Bingo (3 p.m.; $PAYG for some gems on the draftlist: White, Black, Dubbel, Hugh Malone, James Bean, Midnight Brett, Grand Cru, Confluence, and Very Spéciale Belge Saison. We will have four rounds of bar bingo with Host Suzy Woods, declaring the winners through social media.)

@Sly Fox, Phoenixville, Pa. — each Wednesday through 3/12 - St. Patrick's Day Boot Camp (11:30 a.m.; $PAYG to earn chances to win a trip to Ireland. See website for all the details.)
@Sly Fox, Pottstown, Pa. — each Thursday through 3/13 - St. Patrick's Day Boot Camp (11:30 a.m.; $PAYG to earn chances to win a trip to Ireland. See website for all the details.)

@Tröegs Tasting Room, Hershey, Pa. — Sat. 1/18 - Book Signing (11 a.m.-4 p.m.; $PAYG to meet author John Holl and purchase his book, The American Craft Beer Cookbook.)

@Victory Brewing Company, Downingtown, Pa. — Sat. 1/18 - Beer & Yoga (9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; $25 to unwind after the holidays with a yoga class and post-class selection of light appetizers paired with Victory beers.)




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