Sunday, October 30, 2016

Beer Event Calendar: What To Do in November 2016

2016 is rapidly coming to a close and the beer events calendar is as full as ever. Trust you can find something interesting to do with your beer buddies on this ever-diverse list of events from free tastings to grand festivals and dinners. Even free beer on election day—well-deserved no doubt!

And it's that special gift-giving time of year again, so I'm inclined to remind you again of my book, Beer Lover's Mid-Atlantic. To buy, send a note to me for personal signing and delivery, ping Amazon.com, or drop by your local bookstore such as Barnes & Noble.

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


$20 and under, down to and including FREE...Pay As You Go (PAYG) also included here

Philadelphia
Tue. 11/1; 8 p.m.-10 p.m. — Tuesday Tapping at Lucky's Last Chance in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Wed. 11/2; 3:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m. — Rare Beer for Books Swap for Mighty Writers at Dock Street Brewing Company in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Thu. 11/3; 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. — Quizzo vs. Yards Brewing at The Industry in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Thu. 11/3; 3 p.m.-10 p.m. — Doctor Strange Release Party with Avery Brewing at The Institute in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Thu. 11/3; 7 p.m. — Terrapin Brewing Tap Takeover at Union Tap House in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Fri. 11/4; 6 p.m.-10 p.m. — Friday’s Sixtel: Heavy Seas Red Sky at Morning at Grey Lodge Pub in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Fri. 11/4; 7 p.m.-9 p.m. — Ballantine Bar Spend at Grey Lodge Pub in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Fri. 11/4; 12 p.m.-3 p.m. — Joe & Casey's "European Spoils" Lunch with Cantillon at Sancho Pistola's in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sat. 11/5; All Day — 4th Anniversary at Bainbridge Street Barrel House in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sat. 11/5; 1 p.m.-8 p.m. — The Great Harvest Cider and Beer Festival at Hawthornes in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sat. 11/5; 12 p.m. — Framboise For A Cure at Monk's Café in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sat. 11/5; 6 p.m.-11 p.m. — Oktobefest at Cannstatter Volksfestverein in Philadelphia, Pa. [$10-$12]
Sat. 11/5; 2 p.m.-5 p.m. — Chili Cook-Off for the LLS at Dawson Street Pub in Philadelphia, Pa. [$25 to enter, $PAYG to attend]
Sat. 11/5; 1 p.m.-8 p.m. — The Great Harvest Cider and Beer Festival at The Cambridge in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sun. 11/6; 5 p.m.-10 p.m. — New Belgium Cookie Smack Down at Devil's Den in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sun. 11/6; 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. — Goose Island Beer: Sofie & Matilda Go to Brunch at For Pete's Sake Pub in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sun. 11/6; 3 p.m.-6 p.m. — Chili Cook-Off at The Cambridge in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Tue. 11/8; 8 p.m. — Black & White Party at Varga Bar in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Tue. 11/8; 5 p.m.-9 p.m. — Booze & Brews featuring Bell's Brewery at Lucky's Last Chance in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Tue. 11/8; All Day — Free Beer Election Day at Brauhaus Schmitz in Philadelphia, Pa. [$Free]
Tue. 11/8; All Day — Free Beer Election Day at Whetstone Tavern in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Wed. 11/9; 9 p.m.-12 a.m. — J the Audiophile and Bella Vista at The Trestle Inn in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Fri. 11/11; 6 p.m.-10 p.m. — Friday’s Sixtel: Evil Genius 2015 I'll Have What She's Having at Grey Lodge Pub in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Fri. 11/11; 4 p.m. — 20th Anniversary Celebration at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Fri. 11/11; 7 p.m. — Bullfrog Tap Takeover and Bottle Takeaway at Jon's Bar & Grille in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Fri. 11/11; 7 p.m.-11 p.m. — Veteran's Day fundraiser with 2SP & Friends at Devil's Den in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sat. 11/12; All Day — Wet Hop Rodeo & Ranchero Brunch at Johnny Brenda's in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sat. 11/12; 1 p.m.-10 p.m. — 3rd Anniversary Block Party at Tap Room On 19th in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Thu. 11/17; 6 p.m.-9 p.m. — PBW Raffle Live Drawing at City Tap House-Logan in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Fri. 11/18; 6 p.m.-10 p.m. — Mad Elf, Happy You Night at Grey Lodge Pub in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sat. 11/19; 5 p.m.-11 p.m. — Freigeist Bierkultur Meet & Greet at Devil's Den in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Tue. 11/22; All Day — Annual Dog Photo Contest Entries Due at Good Dog Bar in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Wed. 11/23; 4:30 p.m. — Goose Island Black Wednesday at Alla Spina in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Wed. 11/23; 4 p.m. — Five-Year Anniversary Party at American Sardine Bar in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Wed. 11/23; 5 p.m.-11 p.m. — Thanksgiving Eve with Yards Brewing Company at Devil's Den in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Fri. 11/25; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. — Black Friday Beer Brunch at Devil's Den in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Fri. 11/25; 6 p.m.-10 p.m. — Friday’s Sixtel: Weyerbacher Sunday Mole Stout at Grey Lodge Pub in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]
Wed. 11/30; 3 p.m. — Allagash vs. Dogfish Head Night at Barcade in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]

after November in Philadelphia
Sun. 12/4; 7 p.m. — 13th Anniversary Party at Good Dog Bar in Philadelphia, Pa. [$PAYG]


Philadelphia's close suburbs (within 20 mile radius of Philadelphia)
Thu. 11/3; All Day — International Stout Day at Fingers Wings & Other Things in Conshohocken, Pa. [$PAYG]
Thu. 11/3 through Sun. 11/6; All Weekend — Annual Fresh Hops Draft Event at Capone's in Norristown, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sat. 11/5; 3 p.m.-6 p.m. — GABF Party at 2SP Brewing Company in Aston, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sat. 11/5; 12 p.m.-4 p.m. — Philly Blind Dog Rescue Fundraiser at The Greeks Next Door in Narberth, Pa. [$PAYG]
Thu. 11/10; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. — Oskar Blues Black Out at Pinocchio's in Media, Pa. [$PAYG]
Fri. 11/11; 4 p.m. — 20th Anniversary Celebration at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Ardmore, Pa. [$PAYG]
Fri. 11/11; 4 p.m. — 20th Anniversary Celebration at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Huntingdon Valley, Pa. [$PAYG]
Fri. 11/11; 4 p.m. — 20th Anniversary Celebration at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Maple Shade, NJ [$PAYG]
Fri. 11/11; 4 p.m. — 20th Anniversary Celebration at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Media, Pa. [$PAYG]
Fri. 11/11; 4 p.m. — 20th Anniversary Celebration at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in North Wales, Pa. [$PAYG]
Thu. 11/17; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. — Peak Night at Pinocchio's in Media, Pa. [$PAYG]
Fri. 11/18; 5 p.m. — Voldemort's Wrath IPA Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Media, Pa. [$PAYG]
Fri. 11/18; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. — Ship Bottom Night at Pinocchio's in Media, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sun. 11/20; All Day — One-Year Anniversary and Bottle Release at Sterling Pig Brewery in Media, Pa. [$PAYG]

after November in Philadelphia's close suburbs
Thu. 12/1; 5 p.m.-7 p.m. — Allagash Night at Pinocchio's in Media, Pa. [$PAYG]


Greater Philadelphia Metro / Eastern Pennsylvania / Other (beyond 20 mile radius of Philadelphia)
Tue. 11/1; 5 p.m.-8 p.m. — Six Fingers Sam GABF Gold Medal Celebration at Two Rivers Brewing Company in Easton, Pa. [$PAYG]
Tue. 11/1; All Day — Last Alarm IPA Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Wilmington, Del. [$PAYG]
Thu. 11/3; 5 p.m.-8 p.m. — Charity Cask Night at Bethlehem Brew Works in Bethlehem, Pa. [$PAYG]
Thu. 11/3; 5 p.m.-10 p.m. — Toolbox Brewing Company at Hunger N Thirst in Lancaster, Pa. [$PAYG]
Fri. 11/4; 6 p.m.-9 p.m. — Evan Pugh Vanilla Porter Official Release at Bog Turtle Brewery in Oxford, Pa. [$PAYG]
Fri. 11/4; All Day — Incubus Friday at Sly Fox Brewing Company in Phoenixville, Pa. [$PAYG]
Fri. 11/4; All Day — Incubus Friday at Sly Fox Brewing Company in Pottstown, Pa. [$PAYG]
Fri. 11/4; 5 p.m. — Beer Tasting: Bell's Brewery at Washington House in Sellersville, Pa. [$PAYG]
Fri. 11/4; 5 p.m.-7 p.m. — Free Samples at Goshen Beverage in West Chester, Pa. [$Free]
Sat. 11/5 & Sun. 11/6; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. — Beer For Breakfast Launch Brunch at Chesapeake & Maine in Rehoboth Beach, Del. [$PAYG]
Mon. 11/7; 6 p.m.-8 p.m. — The New Wave of British Beer at Bulls Head Public House in Lititz, Pa. [$PAYG]
Tue. 11/8; 5 p.m. — Long Trail Tap Takeover at Isaac's Pickle Bar in Lancaster, Pa. [$PAYG]
Thu. 11/10; All Day — F.B.I.A. Limited Release at Allentown Brew Works in Allentown, Pa. [$PAYG]
Thu. 11/10; All Day — F.B.I.A. Limited Release at Bethlehem Brew Works in Bethlehem, Pa. [$PAYG]
Fri. 11/11; 4 p.m. — 20th Anniversary Celebration at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Lancaster, Pa. [$PAYG]
Fri. 11/11; 4 p.m. — 20th Anniversary Celebration at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Newark, Del. [$PAYG]
Fri. 11/11; 4 p.m. — 20th Anniversary Celebration at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Phoenixville, Pa. [$PAYG]
Fri. 11/11; 4 p.m. — 20th Anniversary Celebration at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Voorhees, NJ [$PAYG]
Fri. 11/11; 4 p.m. — 20th Anniversary Celebration at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in West Chester, Pa. [$PAYG]
Fri. 11/11; 4 p.m. — 20th Anniversary Celebration at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Wilmington, Del. [$PAYG]
Fri. 11/11 through Sun. 11/13; All Weekend — Glass Pours of Anchorage Brewing at Teresa's Next Door in Wayne, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sat. 11/12; 12 p.m.-5 p.m. — Fantastic Beers and Where To Find Them at Mispillion River Brewing Company in Milford, Del. [$PAYG]
Sat. 11/12; 12 p.m.-8 p.m. — 2016 Homebrew Contest at Weyerbacher Brewing Company in Easton, Pa. [$Free]
Sun. 11/13; 8 a.m.-4 p.m. — Sly Fox Cyclocross at Sly Fox Brewing Company in Pottstown, Pa. [$PAYG]
Fri. 11/18; All Day — Third Friday Firkin Fest at Sly Fox Brewing Company in Phoenixville, Pa. [$PAYG]
Fri. 11/18; 5 p.m. — Voldemort's Wrath IPA Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Voorhees, NJ [$PAYG]
Fri. 11/18; 6 p.m. — 10th Annual Tröegs Mad Elf Event at Teresa's Next Door in Wayne, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sat. 11/19; 5 p.m.-11 p.m. — Third Birthday Party at Mispillion River Brewing Company in Milford, Del. [$PAYG]
Wed. 11/23; All Day — Dark Wednesday at Victory Brewing Company in Downingtown, Pa. [$PAYG]
Fri. 11/25; All Day — Black Friday Stout Invasion at Hunger N Thirst in Lancaster, Pa. [$PAYG]
Sat. 11/26; All Day — Back In Black Stout Fest at Union Jack's On The Manatawny in Boyertown, Pa. [$PAYG]
Wed. 11/30; All Day — SingleCut Beersmiths at TJ's in Paoli, Pa. [$PAYG]

after November in Greater Philadelphia Metro / Eastern Pennsylvania / Other
Thu. 12/1; 5 p.m.-8 p.m. — Charity Cask Night at Bethlehem Brew Works in Bethlehem, Pa. [$PAYG]
Fri. 12/2; 5 p.m. — Cookies with Santa Beer Release at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Phoenixville, Pa. [$PAYG]
Fri. 12/2; 5 p.m. — Beer Tasting: Holiday Brews at Washington House in Sellersville, Pa. [$PAYG]
Fri. 12/9; All Day — Anniversary Party at Sly Fox Brewhouse & Eatery in Phoenixville, Pa. [$PAYG]
Thu. 12/15; 6 p.m.-9 p.m. — Beer & Brownie Pairing at Liberty Taproom in Reading, Pa. [$PAYG]


Events Over $20

Philadelphia
Sat. 11/5; 2 p.m.-7 p.m. — Brawlerfest at Yards Brewing Company (500 Spring Garden St.) in Philadelphia, Pa. [$20-$55]
Sat. 11/5; 12 p.m.-5 p.m. — Beer Brewing Program, Level One at Philly Beer School in Philadelphia, Pa. [$150]
Sun. 11/6; 2:30 p.m.-5 p.m. — Bacon and Beer Festival at 23rd Street Armory in Philadelphia, Pa. [$50-$85]
Thu. 11/10; 6:30 p.m.-11 p.m. — Craft Rum & Beer Cocktail Party at Manayunk Brewing Company in Philadelphia, Pa. [$25]
Sat. 11/12; 2 p.m. — Beer Tasting at Earth Bread + Brewery in Philadelphia, Pa. [$27]
Wed. 11/16; 7 p.m. — Vegan Beer Dinner at Strangelove's in Philadelphia, Pa. [$60]
Fri. 11/25; 12 p.m. — Into The Black at City Tap House-University City in Philadelphia, Pa. [$35]
Sat. 11/26; 1 p.m.-4:30 p.m. & 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. — Winter Beer Fest at 23rd Street Armory in Philadelphia, Pa. [$10-$50]

after November in Philadelphia
Fri. 12/2; 7:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. — Beer & Brewing 101 at Philly Beer School in Philadelphia, Pa. [$39.98]


Philadelphia's close suburbs (within 20 mile radius of Philadelphia)
Tue. 11/1; 7 p.m. — Fall Beer Dinner at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Maple Shade, NJ [$75]
Sat. 11/5; 12 p.m.-5 p.m. — Hot Rods & Hops at Neshaminy Creek Brewing Company in Croydon, Pa. [$20-$25]
Mon. 11/7; 7 p.m.-10 p.m. — Long Trail Cigar Dinner at Dog and Bull in Croydon, Pa. [$50]

after November in Philadelphia's close suburbs
None yet


Greater Philadelphia Metro / Eastern Pennsylvania / Other (beyond 20 mile radius of Philadelphia)
Tue. 11/1; 6:30 p.m. — Frightening Food Beer Dinner Lite at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Lancaster, Pa. [$55]
Fri. 11/4; 6 p.m.-10 p.m. — Autos & Ales at AACA Museum in Hershey, Pa. [$20-$50]
Fri. 11/4; 7 p.m. — Beer Dinner at Hotel du Pont in Wilmington, Del. [$60]
Sat. 11/5; 3:30 p.m.-8 p.m. — Reading Craft Beer Festival at Santander Arena in Reading, Pa. [$45]
Wed. 11/9; 7 p.m.-9 p.m. — Six Degrees of Bacon Beer Dinner at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in Wilmington, Del. [$75]
Sat. 11/12; 3 p.m.-5 p.m. — Long Trail Brew Review at Isaac's Pickle Bar in Lancaster, Pa. [$30]
Sun. 11/13; 6:30 p.m. — Dogfish Head IPA Beer Dinner at Caffé Gelato in Newark, Del. [$79]
Sun. 11/13; 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. — Vertical Ageable Ales Dinner at Dogfish Head Craft Brewery in Rehoboth Beach, Del. [$65]
Wed. 11/16; 7 p.m.-9 p.m. — The Thankful Brewer's Feast Beer Dinner at Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant in West Chester, Pa. [$65]
Sat. 11/19; 12 p.m.-5 p.m. — Hibrewnation at Farm Show Complex in Harrisburg, Pa. [$20-$55]
Sat. 11/19; 3 p.m. — Grilled Cheese and Craft Beer Tasting at World Café Live in Wilmington, Del. [$40]
Sat. 11/19-Sun. 11/20; 12 p.m.-4 p.m. — Great Brews Classic Beer Festival at Split Rock Resort in Lake Harmony, Pa. [$10-$70]
Mon. 11/28; 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. — Big Hill Cider Dinner at Teresa's Next Door in Wayne, Pa. [$80]
Wed. 11/30; 5:30 p.m. — Carton Beer and Food Tasting at Bulls Head Public House in Lititz, Pa. [$35]

after November in Greater Philadelphia Metro / Eastern Pennsylvania / Other
Sat. 12/3; 12 p.m.-4 p.m. and 5 p.m.-8 p.m. — Craft Beer Festival at Allentown Brew Works in Allentown, Pa. [$10-$35]
Wed. 12/7; 7 p.m.-10 p.m. — Avery Beer Dinner at Trapp Door in Emmaus, Pa. [$75]
Wed. 12/7; 6:30 p.m.-9:30 p.m. — Festivus Part 2 Beer Dinner at Pickled Pig Pub in Rehoboth Beach, Del. [$TBA]





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