Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Out of Pittsburgh and Into the Holiday Season


I spent the big turkey holiday out in Pittsburgh and have never felt so out of touch. I had limited access to a computer or Blackberry so there were several days of no email or posting. It has been awhile since I truly felt out of touch and while many welcome the occasional disconnect it felt odd not to have easy access to the web. Now that I am back I am swimming through email and trying to figure out all the upcoming beer activity for December.

TONIGHT

If your like me and for whatever reason just stepping back into the real world start the holiday season off right with a bit of winter brew. Since it is sold out most of you already know about the Ho Ho Ho Holiday Brews class at Tria's Fermentation School with Don "Joe Sixpack" Russell. If you couldn't score a ticket you still have the chance to taste a little holiday cheer. Head down to Tria (12th & Spruce) to meet Prof. Sixpack for a pre-class drink (sounds like my college days). Sample pours of several holiday beers and chat it up with the Prof. 4-6PM. More details.

FRIDAY

Memphis Taproom, Repeal Day bash. Celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the end of Prohibition. All beer on draft $1.00 from 3-4PM.
The Grey Lodge Pub, Mad Elf Night. The 2007 and 2008 on draft. 6-9PM
The Blue Dog Pub, New Holland Beer Tasting. Expect 7 New Holland beers on draft. 7-9PM.
Drafting Room Spring House, Holiday Tapping. One lucky winner takes home a Jeraboam of 07 Mad Elf. 5:30-11:30PM.


SATURDAY

Cliveden Winter Beer Fest. VIP 1-6PM and Gen Admission 2-6PM.
TJ's Restaurant and Drinkery, 5th Anniversary Party. 7PM-1AM
Iron Hill Wilmington DE, Bottled Lambics Release Party. 2-5PM.
Zeno's, Sleigh Bells Ring. A Winter & Holiday Ale Tasting. 3-8PM.
Weyerbacher Brewing Co., Delta Release Party. Sample the Brewer's Select Spiced Stout. Noon-3PM.

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