Premier New York City Restaurants to Host Oktoberfest

Celebrate Oktoberfest with a French twist this year as the Tour de France Restaurant Group launches its savory Sausage and Suds Festival at all nine of its Manhattan restaurants from October 12-21. Executive chefs from these exceptional French restaurants promise to invigorate taste buds with dozens of special menu items featuring exquisite combinations of sausage and beer.  A host of beers from Brewery Ommegang and Duvel - all hand-selected by Tour de France's master beer sommelier Gianni Cavicchi - will accompany and enhance each flavorful sausage dish. 
BUT the best part...Endless Beer and Sausage on October 11th! There is a kick off celebration happening on October 11th at 404 (404 10th Avenue @ 33rd Street) where each restaurant is making one sausage from their menu paired with a beer also from Brewery Ommegang & Duvel. There is a VIP hour starting at 6:30 where guests will have the opp to mingle with brewers and tap the special Aphrodite beer and then General Admission begins at 7:30. The cost to attend is $53 for VIP from 6:30-10pm and $38 for General Admission from 7:30-10pm. To purchase tickets, please visit:

http://www.tourdefrancenyc.com/

The Tour De France Restaurant Group started its Sausage and Beer festival 15 years ago at their iconic Park Avenue restaurant L’Express and are celebrating in a BIG way this year! Some pairings are below to whet your appetite:

Some pairings are below that will be served at the Endless Sausage & Beer Fest:

Nice Matin- Grilled Venison Sausage creamy polenta with red currants plumped in maple syrup

Paired with- Ommegang "Abbey Ale" Dubble, Cooperstown, New York I
Inspired by the centuries-old brewing practices of the Belgian Trappist monks. This dubble has notes of figs, clove, toffee, caramel and licorice

French Roast Uptown- PEI Mussels with Chorizo Spicy Tomato and White Wine Sauce

Paired with- Ommegang "Hennepin" Saison, Cooperstown, New York
A refreshing style originally brewed for the farmers on the Wallonia country side in Belgium. Notes of lemon grass, gingersnap and floral hop aromas

Cafe D'Alsace- Duck Sausage In Puff Pastry with Green Peppercorns

Pairing- Brasserie d¹Achouffe "Mc Chouffe" Scotch Ale, Achouffe, Belgium.
Adventurous and experimental Brasserie d¹Achouffe perfects the Scottish style. Notes of Chocolate, doughy dark malts, raisins and coffee
Le Monde- Boudin Blanc With Braised Leeks & A Truffle Cream Sauce

Pairing- Duvel "Single" Strong Blonde Ale Breendonk-Puurs, Belgium.
A new lighter version of Belgium's favorite ale. Notes of pilsner malt, white pepper and lemon peel

Shmaltz Owner Jeremy Cowan Releases His Book

CRAFT BEER FOUNDER'S DEBUT BOOK LAUNCHES AT BOOKSTORES NATIONWIDE

Small Press United (A Division of IPG) Will Nationally Distribute Shmaltz Brewing Proprietor Jeremy Cowan's Small Business Memoir, Craft Beer Bar Mitzvah, Hits Bookstores in October 2011 on Malt Shop Publishing

Early Buzz:

"Hilariously mind-blowing"
-Alan Kaufman, author of Jew Boy, a Memoir and editor of The Outlaw Bible of American Literature

"A must read on how to get from there (a crazy dream) to here successfully in beer."
-Tom Dalldorf, Publisher, Celebrator Beer News

"Craft Beer Bar Mitzvah mixes comedic, self-deprecating anecdotes with general acts of badassery - which pretty much sums up the brands [Cowan] has created." -Jeff Cioletti, Editor-in-Chief, Beverage World Magazine

"This man knows how to build a brand from scratch and reading his story is a fascinating, can't-put-the-book-down tale. Just don't read it from right to left." -Pete Slosberg, founder of Pete's Wicked Ale

New York, San Francisco, Beyond! - September 28, 2011 - Shmaltz Brewing Co. proprietor Jeremy Cowan teams up with Small Press United, a subsidiary of Independent Publishers Group (IPG), to distribute nationally his debut book: Craft Beer Bar Mitzvah: How It Took 13 Years, Extreme Jewish Brewing, and Circus Sideshow Freaks to Make Shmaltz Brewing Company an International Success. Small Press United provides book distribution for small press publishers to chain and independent bookstores, wholesalers, libraries, the gift and specialty markets, and online retailers; IPG is the second largest independent press distributor in the United States. Cowan's own Malt Shop Publishing has sold nearly 1,500 copies of Craft Beer Bar Mitzvah to date through the Shmaltz distribution network. Craft Beer Bar Mitzvah is now available at bookstores across the country, as well as at major digital retail outlets including Amazon.com. Detailed information on Craft Beer Bar Mitzvah, including a free sampling of Chapter One and suggested beer pairings, can be viewed at craftbeerbarmitzvah.com.

Jeremy Cowan will celebrate the national launch of Craft Beer Bar Mitzvah this week at the Great American Beer Festival (Denver, CO) with several book signing and reading events. Cowan will also head out on a book tour this fall and winter hitting major and regional markets including NYC, San Francisco, Los Angeles, St. Louis, Atlanta, North Carolina, Philadelphia, Washington DC, and others. Upcoming GABF and future book events will include (many more TBA):

*Thursday, Sept. 29, 2011 @ Beer Enthusiast Bookstore (6 pm - 7 pm): Onsite at GABF, Cowan will sign copies of Craft Beer Bar Mitzvah at the main bookstore. Shmaltz Brewing will have select beers from both the HE'BREW Beer® and Coney Island Craft Lagers® line-ups available for tastings at GABF. They will be located in the Pacific section at booth #F34.

*Sunday, Oct. 2, 2011 @ Backcountry Pizza (20 E. Lakeview Drive, Nederland, CO, 7 pm - 9 pm): Cowan will conduct a book reading and signing at one of Boulder's best pizza joints. The event is sponsored by Soul Food.

*Monday, Nov. 14, 2011 @ Atlanta Jewish Book Festival (Marcus JCC Atlanta, 7:30 pm): Cowan will join author David Javerbaum (The Last Testament) for a book reading, which will be accompanied with a HE'BREW Beer® tasting.

*Thursday, Nov. 17, 2011 @ St. Louis Jewish Book Festival (J's Staenberg Family Complex, Creve Coeur, MO, 7:30 pm): Cowan will do a book reading at the 33rd Annual St. Louis Jewish Book Festival; the largest Jewish book festival in the U.S.

About Craft Beer Bar Mitzvah:
In his small business memoir, Jeremy Cowan divulges how he took on the craft beer world and ultimately created one of the most respected niche brands in the country. Craft Beer Bar Mitzvah tracks Cowan's evolution from the earliest days of hand squeezing pomegranates and delivering 100 cases of hand-bottled HE'BREW Beer® to winning awards 13 years later at top U.S. craft beer festivals. This meaningful, insightful and often hilarious memoir takes readers on a wild ride with the head of today's most successful and decorated Jewish Celebration Freak Show Craft Brewery.

To co-write and edit the tale of Craft Beer Bar Mitzvah, Cowan enlisted the help of longtime friend and professional journalist, James Sullivan. Sullivan worked as a staff writer for the San Francisco Chronicle and contributor to the Boston Globe. He is the author of three books: 7 Dirty Words: The Life and Crimes of George Carlin, The Hardest Working Man: How James Brown Saved the Soul of America, and Jeans: A Cultural History of an American Icon. Cowan entrusted Sullivan to help capture the intimate, purposefully conversational style of his story and to transform his writing from beer labels and sell sheets into a 300 plus page narrative.

On working with Cowan, James Sullivan assesses, "Jeremy puts all sorts of ingredients into his delicious beers, but the first one is always chutzpah. He sold the first cases of HE'BREW out of the trunk of his grandma's Volvo, and now it's available across the country. Same with Craft Beer Bar Mitzvah -- he self-published, and now he's got national distribution. Beer, perseverance and comedy: a very sessionable recipe."

A standout success story in the beer world, Shmaltz Brewing features two lines, HE'BREW Beer® and Coney Island Craft Lagers®, that have gained a dedicated cult following. A renowned contract brewer, Jeremy Cowan has developed Shmaltz into a nearly $3 million a year business with more than 10 employees. The brand has been highlighted with many distinguished media outlets including The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, CNN, NPR "Weekend Edition," The Onion, and Beer Advocate Magazine. Craft Beer Bar Mitzvah captures the heart and soul of a visionary small business owner dedicated to producing exceptional handcrafted products, and turning on the average consumer to the delicious world of craft beer.
About Shmaltz Brewing Company
Shmaltz Brewing Company was recently named "Best American Craft Brewer" and won the "Best In Show 2010" title by Beverage World Magazine, after being named "Breakout Brand" for 2009. Shmaltz was also included in the "Top 50 Fastest Growing Bay Area Companies" by San Francisco Business Times, and is a recipient of the "Distinguished Business Award" by the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce.

Established in San Francisco in 1996 with the first batch of 100 cases of HE'BREW Beer® bottled, labeled, and delivered by hand, Shmaltz has sold more than ten million bottles of beer to date. Along with their acclaimed line of HE'BREW Beers®, Shmaltz introduced its new line of sideshow-inspired Coney Island Craft Lagers®. Proceeds help Coney Island USA, a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit fulfill its mission to defend the honor of lost forms of American popular culture in Brooklyn's historic Coney Island neighborhood.

Shmaltz offerings are available in more than 25 states through 30 wholesalers at more than 3,500 retail specialty shops across the U.S., including Beverages & More, Whole Foods, Total Wine, select Krogers and Cost Plus.

Shmaltz Brewing beers have appeared in such distinguished media outlets as The New York Times, Wall Street Journal, CNN Headline News, The Onion, Beer Advocate Magazine, Celebrator Beer News, Ale Street News, NPR's "Weekend Edition," New York Magazine, Newsweek, Men's Health, BUST, Playboy, Associated Press, Reuters, MSNBC, San Francisco Magazine, The Jerusalem Report, New York Jewish Week, Washington Post, MAXIM, Forbes.com, Smartmoney.com, Entrepreneur.com and Epicurious.com. For more information, please visit www.shmaltzbrewing.com.

About IPG
Independent Publishers Group was founded in 1971, the first organization specifically created for the purpose of representing titles from independent presses to the book trade. IPG is the second largest independent book distributor in the United States. Their innovative publisher services, aggressive marketing, and extensive reach ensure access into every channel, including gift, specialty, wholesale, and digital accounts worldwide. Small Press United is the small press arm of IPG. For more information, please visit: www.ipgbook.com.
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5 Napkin Burger to Host Kelso Beer Dinner

5 Napkin Burger’s 2nd Beer Dinner is coming up with Brooklyn’s Kelso on October 6th. The dinner will begin with an informal reception where guests will mingle with the husband and wife brewers Kelly and Sonya and dine on signature appetizers from 5 Napkin Burger’s menu and ones that Chef Andy D’Amico will prepare with the featured beers just for the event. This evening is a unique and rare opportunity to taste beers with the head brew-masters in a tasting room setting, followed by a sit down two course dinner all expertly paired with a different Kelso beer. 

Kelly and Sonya are bringing out all the stops and are pouring rare brews such as their Bourbon Barrel Aged, Brandy Barrel Aged IPA and the Flemish Red Ale. A complete list of the beers being served throughout the night are below:

Pilsner
5 Napkin Lager
India Pale Ale
Bourbon Barrel Aged Recessionator Doppelbock
Brandy Barrel Aged IPA
Kellerfest
Flemish Red Ale

MENU:

Cocktail Hour Appetizers:
Crispy Chicken Nuggets with 5NB Brew BBQ Sauce
Brandy Barrel Aged IPA Pulled Pork Sliders with pickled veggies, cilantro, sriracha and lime
Kellerfest and Cheddar Soup with Candied Bacon

Entrees (choice of):
5 Napkin Burger
Lobster Mac N' Cheese

Dessert:
Flemish Red Ale Moon Pie

The dinner is $60 (including tax and tip) and includes seven full beers, 6 different appetizers during the cocktail reception, choice of entrée and dessert. To purchase tickets, please visit
www.5napkinburger.eventbrite.com. 5 Napkin Burger Astoria is located at 35-01 36th Street at 35th Avenue (718.433.2727; 5napkinburger.com).

Geektoberfest: The Official Beer of NY Craft Beer Week.

A second-year collaboration from Shmaltz Brewing, Captain Lawrence Brewing, and Ithaca Beer Company, Geektoberfest® is a blend of six barrel-aged beers originally brewed in New York and is the official beer of the 4th Annual NY Craft Beer Week. The collaboration represents each brewery's exuberant determination to make New York a destination for the finest craft beer in the country. Geektoberfest® will be available for tasting at the Brewer's Choice event happening tonight, Thursday, Sept. 22 at City Winery, as well as these select beer destinations throughout Beer Week:

Amsterdam Ale House, Rattle N Hum, Blind Tiger, 4th Avenue Pub, Washington Commons, Barcade, Good Beer, The Room, Jimmy's 43, Habitat, Burp Castle, Idle Hands, Spring Lounge, Pony Bar, Spitzers Corner, MexiQ, Sunswick 35/35, Queens Kickshaw, Mel's Burger, Colicchio & Sons, Dive Bar 95, George Keeleys, Rye House, Tap Room, Earl's Beer & Cheese, and Manchester Pub.

Mark Your Calendars: Shmaltz Brewing will pour select beers at the "Paint Works Closing Party" happening at the Gowanus Ballroom (55 9th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 347.460.2687) this Friday, Sept. 23 and Saturday, Sept. 24, 2011. "Paint Works" will host an amazing exhibition and an extraordinary group of artists with two nights of live music, performances led by the notorious Seanna Sharpe (the Williamsburg Bridge aerialist), fire acts, and more. For additional event info, please visit: http://gowanusballroom.com.

Best,
Jesse
JP Cutler Media
415.655.3431
http://www.shmaltzbrewing.com
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About Shmaltz Brewing Company
Shmaltz Brewing Company was recently named "Best American Craft Brewer" and won the "Best In Show 2010" title by Beverage World Magazine, after being named "Breakout Brand" for 2009. Shmaltz was also included in the "Top 50 Fastest Growing Bay Area Companies" by San Francisco Business Times, and is a recipient of the "Distinguished Business Award" by the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce.

Established in San Francisco in 1996 with the first batch of 100 cases of HE'BREW Beer® bottled, labeled, and delivered by hand, Shmaltz has sold more than ten million bottles of beer to date. Along with their acclaimed line of HE'BREW Beers®, Shmaltz introduced its new line of sideshow-inspired Coney Island Craft Lagers®. Proceeds help Coney Island USA, a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit fulfill its mission to defend the honor of lost forms of American popular culture in Brooklyn's historic Coney Island neighborhood.

Shmaltz offerings are available in more than 25 states through 30 wholesalers at more than 3,000 retail specialty shops across the U.S., including Beverages & More, Whole Foods, Total Wine, select Krogers and Cost Plus.

Shmaltz Brewing beers have appeared in such distinguished media outlets as The New York Times, CNN Headline News, The Onion, Beer Advocate Magazine, Celebrator Beer News, Ale Street News, NPR's "Weekend Edition," New York Magazine, Newsweek, Men's Health, BUST, Playboy, Associated Press, Reuters, MSNBC, San Francisco Magazine, The Jerusalem Report, New York Jewish Week, Washington Post, MAXIM, Forbes.com, Smartmoney.com, Entrepreneur.com and Epicurious.com.


For more information, please visit www.shmaltzbrewing.com

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Peekskill Brewery Ready to Celebrate 3rd Birthday!

Peekskill, NY- Beer “geeks” of every kind are welcomed to join the Peekskill Brewery’s third birthday celebration on Saturday, October 15th. The birthday bash will begin at 2 pm on Railroad Avenue in Peekskill with the Hudson River as its backdrop.
This annual event focuses on local craft and creativity, drawing on Peekskill and surrounding areas to contribute handmade art, music, food, and of course, beer.

The main attraction-the tasting of fine craft beers- will take place under a tent and will include sought-after beers from longtime brewer friends like Kelso of Brooklyn and Ithaca Brewing Co., and new additions to the local New York brewery scene.

As a community event, the day also features a schedule of free live music ranging from funk, punk, rock and indie. The bands range from national to regional to local acts, but all got their start in the Peekskill/Cortlandt Manor area.


Local vendors and restaurants will set up shop to showcase food items, vintage accessories, handcrafted jewelry, landscape photography, sculpture and knitwear. In addition, family friendly activities such as pumpkin decorating, face painting and a bounce castle will be avaialble with a suggested donation fee of $5. Proceeds of the kids activities and games will be donated to a local charity.


The Peekskill Brewery’s Birthday Bash is an event designed to epitomize the local and independent spirit shared both by the Brewery and the artists of the community.


For more information contact owner Kara Berardi at 914-734-2337 or email mail@thepeekskillbrewery.com

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Conkling Hall Calling Homebrewers and Cooks

Hot, mild, veggie, white, or local. If you make a mean chili that can be called traditional hot, traditional mild, vegetarian, white (made with domestic poultry), or local (made with 3 or more ingredients from local farms), you are invited to participate in Conkling Hall’s 2011 Chili Cook-off and Artisan Beer Tasting to be held on October 1, from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. at Conkling Hall in Rensselaerville. Chili contestants will compete for cash prizes. The entry fee is $15 per batch. Each entrant must bring 1.5 gallons of chili in a crock pot and a 12-foot extension cord. Complete information and on-line registration materials are at www.blacksheepdesigns.com/chili.html or call Tim Lippert at 518-339-6030. Registration deadline is September 28th.

This year, the Chili Cook-off will be paired with the opportunity to sample regional artisan beers from Brewery Ommegang in Cooperstown and Keegan Ales in Kingston. Homebrewers are encouraged to enter their brews in the following categories: Lager/Pilsner, Porter/Stout, Brown Ale, IPA and Wild Card. Entree fee for brewers is $15. Please bring 2 gallons, +/-.

Conkling Hall is a 160-year old historic center that offers cultural programming and space for such activities as performances, senior lunches, exercise classes and children’s events. Net proceeds from the Chili Cook-off and Brewers Festival will help Conkling Hall continue to serve the local community.

Conkling Hall to Host Beer Fest and Chili Cook-Off

Autumn leaves, mountain views and a pot of chili at the end of the road.  It’s a combo that can’t be beat.  Conkling Hall’s 2011 Chili Cook-off and Artisan Beer Tasting, on October 1 from 12:00 noon to 3:00 p.m. in Rensselaerville, will offer all that in one of the most picturesque settings in the Capital Region.  Contestants will compete for the best chili in five categories: Traditional Hot, Traditional Mild, White (domestic poultry), Vegetarian and Local (three or more ingredients must be from local farms).  A ticket to try four chilis is $12.  New this year will be a homebrewer's competition and tasting!  Homebrewers are encouraged to enter their brews and compete for cash prizes. And if tasting doesn’t fill you up, there will be Conkling Hall “house” chili and beverages for sale as well.  
Contestants are invited to enter their best chili or homebrew.   The entry fee is $15 per batch.  Each chili entrant must bring 1.5 gallons of chili in a crock pot and a 12-foot extension cord.  Brewers should bring 2 gallons (or as much as you can carry!).  Complete information and on-line registration materials are at www.blacksheepdesigns.com/chili.html or by calling Tim Lippert at 518-339-6030. Registration deadline is September 28^th.

This year, the Chili Cook-off will be paired with the opportunity to sample regional artisanal beers from Brewery Ommegang in Cooperstown and Keegan Ales in Kingston.  Admission to the beer tent is $19 for those of legal drinking age only. ID will be required and checked.

Conkling Hall is a 160-year old historic center that offers cultural programming and space for such activities as senior lunches, exercise classes and children’s events.  Net proceeds from the Chili Cook-off and Brewers Festival will help Conkling Hall continue to serve the local community.

NY Craft Beer Week Schedule: Pretty Things Beer and Ale Project

It is almost time for the fourth annual New York Craft Beer Week. While you can find a complete list of all of the events here, we here at TheFoamingHead will be posting blogs highlighting all of the events thats some of the better bars and breweries will be putting on. Our fourth preview takes a look at the upcoming events that will be put on by Pretty Things Beer &Ale Project.

Things start off before the week in a truly strange way w/the launch of People are Strange Wednesday's!! It's a weekly DJ night hosted by Rattle N Hum, 14 East 33rd Street New York, NY starting at 6pm featuring me, Bocky spinning strange records while Patrick pours our kooky,Pretty Beers!
http://rattlenhumbar.wordpress.com/2011/08/26/strange-wednesdays/

We then help Pat from Smutty Nose and Jeremy at Schmaltz Brewing launch beer week in the Freakiest way possible at the 4th Annual Freaktoberfest Sept 16th 7pm at Southpaw, 125 5th Ave Brooklyn, NY. We'll pour Baby Tree and American Darling; madness and merriment will ensue!

Saturday afternoon finds at Grab Specialty Foods in Park Slope, Brooklyn 4pm-7pm. http://grabspecialtyfoods.com/
We'll be sampling Jack D'Or, St. Botolph's, Baby Tree, and Hedgerow Bitter. So come by, give us a hollar, and take home a growler!!

Then come to dinner with us at Jimmy's No. 43 Sept. 19th at 7pm for the Nano and Nomads Beer Dinner! We're honored to be back at this dynamic dinner amongst such amazing brewers and great friends!
http://jimmysno43.com/events/event/nanos-and-nomads/

We've also been chosen as the featured brewery during beer week at 2 of our other favorite bars in the city!

First, we'll be at Rye House, 11 West 17th Street New York, NY Sept. 21st at 6pm for our Pretty Things Good Time Beer Social featuring 4 of our beers on tap including our rustic saison, Fieldmouse's Farewell.
http://ryehousenyc.com/

Sept 22nd sees us at Swift Hibernian Bar, 34 East 4th St # A New York at 6pm for yet another Good Time Beer Social. Anthony has held on to some choice surprise beers for this, so this is NOT TO BE MISSED!
swiftbarnyc.com/

NY Craft Beer Week Schedule: Brooklyn Brewery

It is almost time for the fourth annual New York Craft Beer Week. While you can find a complete list of all of the events here, we here at TheFoamingHead will be posting blogs highlighting all of the events thats some of the better bars and breweries will be putting on. Our third preview takes a look at the upcoming events for the Brooklyn Brewery.

Concoction Vs Penicillin: The Final BattleSeptember 16-18, all night
The Counting Room
44 Berry St (Corner of Berry & N 11th St)
Brooklyn, NY 11249
$10 for a taste of The Brooklyn Concoction beer and a Penicillin, the cocktail the beer is based on.

FREAKTOBERFEST IV
Friday, September 16, 7pm-1am
Southpaw
125 5th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11215
Official kick-off party for NYCBW. Tickets are $50, which includes a glass and unlimited tastings for the duration of the festival.

NY Craft Beer Week Brooklyn Menu Special
September 16th – 25th, 2011
Austin’s Ale House
82-70 Austin Street
Kew Gardens, NY 11415
718.849.3939

The Food Experiments National Championship
Sunday, September 18, 1-4pm
Brooklyn Brewery
79 N11 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11249
Tickets $35 and include all food samples and unlimited beer
Purchase tickets at: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/194661

The Oxford Companion To Beer Release Party
Monday, September 19, 7:30-10pm
Brooklyn Brewery
79 N11 Street
Brooklyn, NY 11249

This event is invite-only, but we’re giving away tickets to 10 lucky NYCBW Passport holders. Simply email info@brooklynbrewery.com, with the subject line, “Passport” for a chance to win. If chosen, you’ll have to present your NYCBW Passport at the door to gain entry.


Tallboy Tuesdays, brought to you by Brooklyn Brewery and Transportation Alternatives
Tuesday, September 20, 7-9pm
d.b.a.
41 1st Ave
New York, 10003
(212) 475-5097

Brooklyn Brewery Sampling @ Good Beer
Tuesday, September 20, 6:30-9pm
Good Beer
422 East 9th St.
New York, NY 10009
Sample Post Road Pumpkin Ale, Blast!, The Companion and a special “Ghost Bottle”

Brooklyn Bounty
Wednesday, September 21, 6:30-9:30pm
Brooklyn Historical Society
128 Pierrepont Street
Brooklyn, NY 11201

Brooklyn Brewery Take Over @ The Brooklyneer
Wednesday, September 21, 7-10pm
The Brooklyneer
220 West Houston Street
New York, NY 10014
Featuring Weisse, Lager, East India Pale Ale, Oktoberfest, The Companion and a special “Ghost Bottle”

Brewer’s Choice
Thursday, September 22, 6-10pm
City Winery
155 Varick Street
New York, NY 10013

Brooklyn Brewery Feature Night @ Ski Bar
Thursday, September 22, 7:30pm
Ski Bar
7314 Fifth Avenue ( 73rd & 74th St)
Bay Ridge, Brooklyn NY 11209
718.630.5266

NY Craft Beer Week Schedule: The Stag's Head

It is almost time for the fourth annual New York Craft Beer Week. While you can find a complete list of all of the events here, we here at TheFoamingHead will be posting blogs highlighting all of the events thats some of the better bars and breweries will be putting on.  Our second preview takes a look at the upcoming events at The Stag's Head.

Monday, Sept 19: Allagash Tasting Night with Susan Greene
We'll be pouring some of the finest Allagash has to offer, including their Vrienden collaboration, Interlude '10, Confluence, Victoria, Curieux and more. We'll also be supporting a raffle to raise money for City Harvest, giving away Allagash shwag and gift certificates. 6PM

Wednesday, Sept 21: Strong Island Beer Night
We'll be featuring Greenport Brewing Co., with offerings also from Barrier, Blue Point and Southampton. Chef Bruce will be offering steamer and baked clam specials. Brewers and owners from Greenport will be in the house to talk anything and everything beer with you. 6PM

Thursday, Sept 22: Canned Beer Night with Oskar Blues and Butternuts
Come by for $25 Buckets of Oskar Blues and Butternuts, and have a Wizard Wand contest with reps Yvon Pasquarello and Red Dacquel! Winner of the longest wand wins a $20 gift certificate. Superglue and tape provided. 6PM

Friday, Sept 23: New York vs Boston Beer Night
Kicking off the weekend of Yankees vs Red Sox with offerings from Harpoon, Pretty Things, Wachusett and Sam Adams vs Kelso, Butternuts, Captain Lawrence and Chelsea. All weekend long.

NY Craft Beer Week Schedule: Rattle N' Hum

It is almost time for the fourth annual New York Craft Beer Week.  While you can find a complete list of all of the events here, we here at TheFoamingHead will be posting blogs highlighting all of the events thats some of the better bars and breweries will be putting on.  First up, is one of our favorite bars in the city, Rattle N' Hum.

9/13 – An invasion of AWESOMENESS by 12% imports

9/15 – Left Hand brewing Co tasting

9/16 – Barrier & Greenport Harbor kick off the week

9/17- Allagash v Ommegang v The Bruery v Jolly Pumpkin

9/18 Dogfish Head ‘Beer N Pig’ Brunch & Dinner – Tickets Only

9/19 Empire Brewing Co. Dave and Tim in the house!

9/20 Captain Lawrence blow out with Scott Vaccaro

9/21 Lagunitas v Green Flash Breweries

9/22 Stone Brewing Company w/Greg Koch

9/23 Ballast Point v Two Brothers Brewing Co

9/24 New York State of Mind – NY breweries ONLY!

9/25 Hill Farmstead ‘Beer N Pig’ Brunch & Dinner – Tickets Only

Greenport Harbor and Blue Point Win Applebees Contest at North Fork Craft Beer, BBQ & Wine Festival

BAY SHORE, NY. - Attendees at the 5th Annual North Fork Craft Beer, BBQ & Wine Festival held at Martha Clara Vineyards in Riverhead, NY on August 13, 2011 were asked to vote for their favorite beer of the festival as part of the Applebee's favorite beer contest. The two beers that received the highest number of votes will be offered on draught at Applebee's locations on Long Island, one in Nassau County, one in Suffolk County.

"It it was wonderful to see how excited the festival attendees were to cast their vote for their favorite craft beer," said Marc Prince, Director of Operations for Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar/Doherty Enterprise. "We run the voting to give our guests who enjoy craft beers a say in what we serve in our restaurants. We want to offer them choices. For our guests, this is a way for them to let us know what they want," added Prince.

With a sold out crowd in attendance yielding nearly 1100 votes, the attendees selected two seasonal beers as the most popular at the festival: the Pumpkin Ale from the Blue Point Brewing Company (Patchogue, NY) and the Leaf Pile Ale from Greenport Harbor Brewing Company (Greenport, NY). "Talk about a hometown advantage," said Andy Calimano, event producer and owner of Starfish Junction. "These Long Island breweries make amazing beers, and the locals really recognize that." Blue Point Brewing Company's Pumpkin Ale will take over a tap line at all the Nassau County Applebee's restaurants, and Greenport Harbor's Leaf Pile Ale will be available at more than 14 Applebee's locations in Suffolk County, starting at the end of September.

Blue Point's Pumpkin Ale is golden orange, crisp and delicious, with an innocent hint of cinnamon and nutmeg that articulates the fall season. The limited availability of this seasonal beer makes it highly desirable. Just like the leaves, it's gone after Thanksgiving. Leaf Pile Ale is "like a slice of pumpkin pie in a glass," says DJ Swanson, brewer at the Greenport Harbor Brewing Company. "Fresh whole ginger, cinnamon, all spice, and nutmeg gives this ale its distinct character," he explained.

Executives from Applebee's work with event producer Starfish Junction to conduct three fan favorite voting platforms per year, one in the spring at the Spring Craft Beer Festival (www.SpringCraftBeerFestival.com) held in March at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, NY; at the award-winning North Fork Craft Beer, BBQ & Wine Festival (www.NorthForkCraftBeerFest.com) held every August at Martha Clara Vineyards in Jamesport, NY.; and every fall at the fun-filled International Great Beer Expo (www.GreatBeerExpo.com/Nassau) held each November at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, NY. Previous winners have included Fire Island Beer Co. (NY), Brooklyn Brewery (NY), Magic Hat Brewery (VT), and Blue Point Brewing Company (NY). To find an Applebee's location near you, visit www.Applebees.com.



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Inaugural Richmond County Craft Beer Fest Set

Staten Island, NY --- The 2011 Richmond County Craft Beer Fest (RCCBF) happens on Saturday, October 22, 2011 at the Richmond County Bank Ballpark at St.George, a meticulously kept stadium (home to the Staten Island Yankees) with a view of Manhattan and the New York City harbor as a backdrop.

RCCBF features craft breweries from the region and beyond. The event partners over two dozen top Staten Island chefs and food venues with featured craft brewers. RCCBF presents each guest with a souvenir sipping glass for a complimentary taste of over 60 beers.

Guests will enjoy music by two homegrown bands, The Bandulos and Stout. Working steampunk sculpture, “Brewing as Art” by home brewer Mark Zappasodi and metal sculptor Scott Van Campen, will be on display.

VIP ticket holders gain entrance to RCCBF at noon, one hour before the event opens to the general public. This pass gains access to climate controlled sky boxes at Richmond County Ballpark plus a special cheese sampling, first tastes of a dozen local home brewed beers and an official RCCBF event t-shirt. VIP passes cost $55 and are available for pre-purchase only. General admission passes cost $35 in advance, $40 the day of the event. RCCBF wraps up at 5 p.m.

Tickets sales started on September 1st at: www.siyanks.com/beer

Richmond Country Craft Beer Festival (RCCBF)
Saturday, October 22nd, 2011, rain or shine
VIP Hour: 12:00 - 1:00PM, Ticket Price $55
General Admission: 1:00 - 5:00PM
Advance Purchase Tickets --- $35; Day-of Event Tickets --- $40.

For more information on RCCBF go to: www.RCCBF.com.
If you have any questions, reach out to us at: RCCBFest@gmail.com.
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Shmaltz and Terrapin Team Up To Release Reunion '11

SHMALTZ BREWING & TERRAPIN BEER PRESENT:

Reunion Ale '11: A Beer For Hope

Dark Imperial Brown Ale Brewed with Cocoa Nibs, Vanilla and Chili Peppers

Proceeds Benefiting the Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research

New York, NY - Teaming up as a brewing partner with Terrapin Beer Company and Alan Shapiro of SBS Imports, Shmaltz Brewing is proud to participate for the first time in creating Reunion Ale '11: A Beer for Hope®. Now in its fifth year of production, Reunion® is brewed annually in memory of Virginia MacLean, a dear friend of Alan Shapiro (founder of SBS Imports) and Pete Slosberg's (creator of Pete's Wicked Ale) and a dedicated cancer research supporter who lost her own battle with Multiple Myeloma in 2007. It was her wish to raise funds and awareness on behalf of the Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research, and a portion of the proceeds from Reunion Ale '11® is donated directly to the IMBCR. Reunion Ale '11® is now available in 22 oz bottles and a limited amount of draft in the nearly 40 U.S. states that receive distribution from Terrapin and Shmaltz, and in Western Canada through Shmaltz's distribution network. National fundraising events will occur throughout the fall and winter. Please see the line-up of upcoming events listed below.

Inspired by a delicious dessert at MacLean's favorite restaurant, Reunion Ale '11® is a dark, Imperial Brown Ale brewed with vanilla, chili peppers, and cocoa nibs from Nashville, Tennessee's Olive and Sinclair Chocolate Company. Brewmasters Spike Buckowski (Terrapin Beer Co.), Pete Slosberg, Paul McErlean (Shmaltz Brewing Co.), and Shmaltz Brewing proprietor Jeremy Cowan designed this year's recipe to combine sweet and spicy aromas with complex malt flavors and decadent vanilla and chocolate overtones. After the initial blissful sips, the chilies build a subtle and satisfying heat in the finish.

Reunion was conceived initially by Shapiro, MacLean and Slosberg - who all met during the early days of Pete's Brewing Company - as a way to increase awareness of myeloma and bone cancer and raise donations for the IMBCR. Although MacLean passed away just four months after the release of Reunion® 2007, the Reunion project has carried on the vision of these three friends, raising more than $130,000 for the IMBCR through bottle and draft sales of Reunion®, retailer fundraising events, and private donations. "Virginia emphasized the importance of continuing our support of IMBCR," Shapiro explains. "She believed wholeheartedly in the work of the Institute and understood the value of bringing hope to others." "Every dollar we raise goes directly to IMBCR to fund research," adds co-founder Pete Slosberg. Beer lovers can also donate money through the Reunion website, the Reunion Facebook page, or the IMBCR website.

Although Reunion Ale '11® is Shmaltz Brewing's first collaboration with Shapiro and Slosberg, Jeremy Cowan's relationship with the two dates back to the San Francisco craft beer scene in the 1990s. "Shmaltz is extremely pleased to join the Reunion family for 2011," says Cowan. "Tzedakah (charity) is one of the core values of Shmaltz Brewing. To be able to work with longtime industry friends on this project makes it even more special for our entire company."

Reunion Ale '11® is one of several exceptional collaboration projects in which Shmaltz will participate in 2011. The next release will be the second edition of Geektoberfest®, a collaborative blend of six barrel-aged beers from New York brewers Shmaltz Brewing, Captain Lawrence Brewing Company, and Ithaca Beer Company. Geektoberfest® is the official beer of NY Craft Beer Week (Sept. 16 - 25, 2011), and will be available on draft at select Beer Week events and participating beer bars in New York City.

National fundraising and featured beer events will commence throughout the fall and winter to raise funds and awareness for the Institute for Myeloma & Bone Cancer Research. Below is a list of Shmaltz's forthcoming events, and additional events will be added to the online calendar at www.shmaltzbrewing.com.

Tuesday, September 13, 2011 @ Red Light Red Light (745 Bennett Road, Orlando, FL): Join Shmaltz rep Darren Quinlan as he features Reunion Ale '11® at this fundraising event for the IMBCR.

Wednesday, September 21, 2011 @ Barley's (25 West Washington Street, Greenville, SC): Barley's will have Reunion Ale '11® on draft, and Darren Quinlan will be onsite to answer questions about this special brew.

Thursday, September 29, 2011 @ Freshcraft (1530 Blake Street, Denver, CO): Shmaltz & Friends: A Year of Collaborative Brewing will feature Reunion Ale '11® as well as other innovative collaboration brews from Shmaltz, Redstone Meadery, SBS Imports, Terrapin, Ithaca, and Captain Lawrence. Shmaltz proprietor Jeremy Cowan will also host a book reading and signing for his debut small business memoir, Craft Beer Bar Mitzvah. The event will raise funds for the IMBCR and is part of the festivities happening in Denver, CO during the Great American Beer Festival.

-Additional featured events for Reunion Ale '11® will take place in Manhattan throughout the months of September and October 2011 at such venues as Rattle N Hum, Rye House, Gingerman, and Lily's. Further details and new events happening in other cities around the country will soon be announced on www.shmaltzbrewing.com.


About IMBCR
The Institute for Myeloma and Bone Cancer Research is dedicated to independent research on developing effective therapies that improve the quality of life and longevity of patients with myeloma and bone cancer. Myeloma and bone cancer are two of the fastest growing diseases in the world, afflicting more than one million people in the U.S. alone.

About Shmaltz Brewing Company
Shmaltz Brewing Company was recently named "Best American Craft Brewer" and won the "Best In Show 2010" title by Beverage World Magazine, after being named "Breakout Brand" for 2009. Shmaltz was also included in the "Top 50 Fastest Growing Bay Area Companies" by San Francisco Business Times, and is a recipient of the "Distinguished Business Award" by the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce.

Established in San Francisco in 1996 with the first batch of 100 cases of HE'BREW Beer® bottled, labeled, and delivered by hand, Shmaltz has sold more than ten million bottles of beer to date. Along with their acclaimed line of HE'BREW Beers®, Shmaltz introduced its new line of sideshow-inspired Coney Island Craft Lagers®. Proceeds help Coney Island USA, a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit fulfill its mission to defend the honor of lost forms of American popular culture in Brooklyn's historic Coney Island neighborhood.

Shmaltz offerings are available in more than 25 states through 30 wholesalers at more than 3,000 retail specialty shops across the U.S., including Beverages & More, Whole Foods, Total Wine, select Krogers and Cost Plus.

Shmaltz Brewing beers have appeared in such distinguished media outlets as The New York Times, CNN Headline News, The Onion, Beer Advocate Magazine, Celebrator Beer News, Ale Street News, NPR's "Weekend Edition," New York Magazine, Newsweek, Men's Health, BUST, Playboy, Associated Press, Reuters, MSNBC, San Francisco Magazine, The Jerusalem Report, New York Jewish Week, Washington Post, MAXIM, Forbes.com, Smartmoney.com, Entrepreneur.com and Epicurious.com.


For more information, please visit:
www.shmaltzbrewing.com
www.reunionbeer.com

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