The Stag’s Head Presents: Beers of San Diego

Visit Midtown East’s Best Craft Beer Bar for a Taste of San Diego’s Best Brews

What: The Stag's Head welcomes Mission Brewing to New York City to give guests a taste of their Amber and Shipwreck; along with brews from Greenflash (West Coast IPA, Hop Head Red), Ballast Point (Reef Rye, Sculpin) and Stone Brewing (15th Anniversary, Sublimely Self-Righteous). Ben Wood from Ballast Point will host the tasting and talk all things Southern California beer, and Chef Bruce will be making free treats for the beer-loving patrons. Re-established in 2007, Mission Brewery was awarded two national medals at the Great American Beer Festival. Greenflash specialize in brewing assertive and distinctive beers, such as their West Coast I.P.A.: an award-winning beer whose wide acceptance has helped define a category. They also brew seasonal, collaborative and barrel-aged beers. Almost 15 years after its inception, Ballast Point Brewing’s dedicated team of craftsmen (and women) is still innovating, trying new methods and ingredients. Real beer lovers making real good beer. Stone Brewing was named "All-time Top Brewery on Planet Earth" by BeerAdvocate magazine in 2008 and 2009. "The most popular and highest rated brewery – ever!"

When: Wednesday, October 26, 6-8pm

Cost: Free

Where: The Stag’s Head



About The Stag’s Head

The Stag's Head is Midtown East's answer to the growing demand for access to real craft beers! We are a lodge-style gastropub, dedicated to 16 rotating drafts of American Craft brew and over 50 rotating bottles and cans. The Stag’s Head serves comfort pub fare, with a southern-cajun flair for lunch, dinner and weekend brunch. Happy Hour is from 11am – 7pm every day and we have weekly beer tasting events, all-American beer cocktails and live music every Monday night. The Stag's Head provides conscientious and delicious food and drink to their guests, with an emphasis on locally sourced ingredients and a well-educated staff. We are open from 11am-4am on Monday through Saturday and 12pm-4am on Sunday. The Stag’s Head is located at 252 East 51st St. New York, NY. 10022. For more information, please visit www.thestagsheadnyc.com or call (212) 888.2453


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Peekskill Brewery Snags Top Brewer

Peekskill Brewery Teams up with Award Winning Brewmaster Jeff O’Neil

Peekskill, NY- The Peekskill Brewery is pleased to officially announce Jeff O’Neil as their Brewmaster effective November 1, 2011. He recently announced his departure from Ithaca Beer Co. after nine years. O’Neil is a multiple award-winning brewer who most recently received a silver medal at the 2011 Great American Beer Festival. Under his direction in 2008, Ithaca Beer Co. received the honor of the F.X. Matt Cup as New York State’s Best Brewery.

“Chief” is a graduate of the Siebel Institute of Technology in Chicago, IL, a member of the Institute of Brewing and Distilling in London, England and the Vice President of the Master Brewers Association of America- District Western New York. He began his brewing career in the 90s in the San Francisco Bay Area at the 20 Tank Brewery, Gordon Biersch, Jupiter Brewing and Drake’s Brewing, before moving to Ithaca Beer Co. in the Finger Lakes region of New York in 2002.


On his decision to leave Ithaca he says, “I’m moving away from a bigger production model for this awesome opportunity to get really creative and have an intimate connection with those drinking the beer. This is a smaller project but it’s still accessible because of the close proximity to New York City. I’m thrilled for the chance to work with the Berardis and Chef Sean Corcoran, and everyone should expect amazing things to come from Peekskill from here on out. As my idol Steve Martin once said, ‘Let’s get small.’”

O’Neil’s style complements Peekskill Brewery’s mission to bring hand crafted American beer and innovative pub food to the Hudson Valley region. “Having one of the most talented brewers in the country join our team is beyond exciting. Jeff’s skills and experience will further our journey in being a culinary destination and ultimately the premier brewpub on the East Coast,” said Peekskill Brewery owner Keith Berardi.

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