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Top Hops Beer Shop Opens

2012-01-19T13:00:00.000-08:00

Top Hops Beer Shop:

Merchants and Advocates of Great Beer

Part Bottle Shop, Part Tasting Room, Part Classroom

New York, NY [January 19, 2012] - Top Hops Beer Shop is now open at 94 Orchard Street on the Lower East Side in Manhattan. A retail store and tasting bar designed to showcase great beer from around the world, Top Hops offers a selection upwards of 700 brands, both American craft and import, available for purchase and on-premise imbibing.

Top Hops encourages people who are passionate about beer to come together to share their enthusiasm and gain a better understanding of the magic that is hops, yeast, barley and water. And to make Top Hops a true hub for dynamic beer experiences, Top Hops will host guest brewers, visiting beer writers and beer pairing seminars.

Don't know a Double IPA from a Dopplebock, or Saaz hops from the American Cascade variety? Not to worry, Top Hops welcomes beer drinkers of all knowledge levels, from the geek to the novice. Owner Ted Kenny has created a welcoming, unpretentious environment that encourages experimentation and -- most importantly -- fun. "It's beer, after all," says Kenny. "Hopefully we will introduce our customers to beers or styles they have never heard of or tried before."

Serious beer drinkers, however, are in for a treat. A 30-foot custom-built wood and polished aluminum bar invites customers to belly up and enjoy a tasting flight or a glass of any of the 20 beers on tap, as well as any bottle available in the store. Five of the 20 taps are dedicated to regional breweries including Greenport [Long Island], Kelso [Brooklyn], Captain Lawrence [Westchester, NY], Troegs [Hershey, PA] and River Horse [Lambertville, NJ]. Rotating taps will feature seasonal beers, limited editions and other hard to find selections, both domestic and imported. Growlers are available in 64-oz and 32-oz sizes for take home.

Never one to discriminate, Kenny has dedicated a tap line to Budweiser. "When served properly and stored and treated the way the brewer intended, Bud is in fact a good example of its style of beer, American Lager," explains Kenny. "Most places don't treat it properly, which is the issue."

Here's a fact that will make beer geeks smile, and give everyone the chance to taste the beers as they were meant to be tasted: Top Hops cleans their own draft lines and never goes longer than two weeks between cleanings. They are fanatic about clean draft lines. A blackboard behind the bars lists the date that each line was cleaned along with other pertinent details, including the date the keg was tapped, IBU, style, brewery, brewery location, and a description of the beer.

The bottle selection consists of nearly 700 brands and spans the globe with unparalleled breadth and depth. Top Hops works tirelessly to offer an unprecedented selection, with possibly the best selection of Belgian beers in New York City, including DeuS, Glaven Toren Saison and Contreras. Approximately half the inventory is dedicated to American craft beers, including offerings from cult gypsy brewers like Brian Stillwater of Stillwater Artisanal Ales.

A small menu of beer-friendly items is available, including a rotating selection of cheeses, charcuterie, olives, Mast Brothers chocolate and German-style pretzels, all sourced from The Essex Street Market around the corner. A small selection of wines by the glass, as well as non-alcoholic beverages, are also available for non-beer drinkers.

A native New Yorker, Ted Kenny spent 12 years in finance before seeing the light and moving to the beer business in 2006. He worked for the Anheuser-Busch/In Bev brewery and then distributor, learning something every day about beer. Kenny is a Certified Beer Server from the Cicerone Certification Program and is on his way to becoming a Certified Cicerone. Similar to the process of becoming a Master Sommelier, a Certified Cicerone undergoes an exam that demonstrates a vast knowledge of beer, from its history, its different styles and how to pair them with food, as well as a working knowledge of draft beer equipment and proper storage.

All Top Hops employees are required to become Certified Beer Servers. This commitment to knowledge and education is paramount to Kenny, "What's the point of offering 700 beers if my staff can't answer questions about them or pour them in the correct glass?"

Architect Russell Glover has created an inviting space using a palette of concrete, wood and aluminum - all the materials commonly found in a brewery. The heart and soul of the store are the two 26-foot long glass refrigerators that hold the cold bottles (organized by place of origin) and kegs that hug the right and left walls of the store, underneath an arched white-washed ceiling designed to look and feel like a beer cave.

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Sunoco Expands Craft Beer Exchange Program

2012-01-16T17:08:00.000-08:00

Last month we profiled Sunoco's Craft Beer Exchange Program in our year end spotlight. Local brewers have identified grocery and convenience stores as the next big area for growth. Well, Sunoco just announced that they are expanding the program to an additional 14 stores bringing the total number of A+ Plus stores with the program to 40.
The program started in Buffalo and moved east towards Rochester and Cortland, but this new expansion has gone even further by brining stores to Albany. Over the holidays I was able to visit one of the locations in Rochester and came away impressed.

Below is a Google map of all of the Sunoco locations that currently have Craft Beer Exchange programs.

*Editor's Note: There are 40 locations on the Craft Beer Exchange website but only 39 on our map. For whateve reason, Google Maps could not find the location listed at 8000 Main & Transit, Williamsville, NY 14221.

View Craft Beer Exchange in a larger map

2011 Beer Year in Review: Schumer Launches "I Love NY Brew" Campaign

2011-12-30T12:33:00.000-08:00

With the end of the year approaching, we decided to look back at some of the noteworthy craft beer stories from New York in 2011.

Earlier this month, U.S. Senator Chuck Schumer launched an initiative to promote beer grown in New York State. The campaign titled, “I Love NY Brew” is co-sponsored by the New York State Brewers Association and is designed to get more restaurants, bars, convenience stores and supermarkets to sell more beer brewed in New York State. The senator wrote a personal letter to the National Association of Convenience Stores and Fuel Retailing, as well as the New York State Restaurant Association, urging both to sell more local beers.

After touring several breweries earlier this year, Schumer is looking to the local beer industry to pump some money into the state’s struggling economy. On his tour, Schumer noted that brewery owners tend to put increased revenue back into their business through either expansion or hiring new employees.

“According to the Beer Institute, the 60,000 brewing-related (brewing, distribution, and sales) jobs in New York paid $4.6 billion in wages last year and accounted for more than $13.2 billion in economic activity during 2010. New York breweries paid $1.13 billion in federal taxes and $1.14 billion in state and local taxes last year.”

You can find Schumer's letter as well as the accompanying press release here: http://schumer.senate.gov/Newsroom/record.cfm?id=335126

While the "I Love NY Brew Campaign" may not have much of an impact on the craft beer industry in New York, (it has no state funding, making it basically a PR move by Schumer), it brings up an interesting idea. The craft beer market is one of the fastest rising markets in the country and that is particularly true in New York. According to Schumer, there are 77 microbreweries, regional craft breweries and brewpubs across New York. This is an increase of 32 from seven years ago, with plans to build another 39 breweries throughout the state.

In addition to an increasing number of breweries, we have seen an increase in the number of beer stores and beer bars popping up all over the state. The next big trend seems to be grocery and convenience stores stocking their shelves with more local beer. As Schumer spoke with brewers on his tour, they pointed out that this is the biggest untapped market for them.

Yesterday, we told you about Sunoco's Craft Beer Exchange Program. In 2012, it will be interesting to watch the beer shelves and coolers in local grocery and convenience stores to see if more New York produced craft beer starts to appear. If so, it can only mean good things for our local breweries.

2011 Beer Year in Review: Craft Beer Exchange

2011-12-29T08:28:00.000-08:00

With the end of the year approaching, we decided to look back at some of the noteworthy craft beer stories from New York in 2011.

A craft beer drinker has traditionally had two options when seeking out their favorite brews. The first option is to find a beverage store that carries one's favorite labels. Over the last few years, this has gotten easier as stores have seen the opportunity to profit off the rise in demand for craft beer, and have started to stock their shelves. Unfortunatly, I have found that this has brought about several new problems, the biggest one being store owners leaving beer out way past it's maturity date.

The second option for a craft beer fan has been to head straight for the source and purchase beer from a local brewery. While this is one of my favorite ways to buy beer, it is not always the most practical. While buying beer from the brewer is usually the most cost-effective and guarentees you the freshest beer, not everyone in New York lives close enough to a brewery to stop on the way home and stock up.

Brewers believe that the next big market opprtunity lies with grocery stores and conveinence stores. This Summer, Sunoco hopped onto the crowded craft beer bandwagon by starting its Craft Beer Exchange program at twelve of its APlus convenience stores. The program offerered customers the ability to created a mixed six pack of 12-ounce bottles for $9.99 as well as a choice of 12 rotating taps to fill up 64-ounce growlers.

The Philadelphia-based company started the Craft Beer Exchange in the Buffalo area as a test program at twelve of its stores. The feedback was so good that Sunoco decided to expand the program to fourteen locations in the Rochester and Southern Tier regions.

The list of Sunoco locations that participate in the Craft Beer Exchange.

5215 Sheridan Drive, Amherst, NY 14221
2977 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Amherst, NY 14228
6730 Packard Road, Niagara Falls, NY 14304
8000 Main & Transit, Williamsville, NY 14221
2546 Niagara Falls Boulevard, Tonawanda, NY 14150
402 Delaware at Grove, Tonawanda, NY 14150
1311 Sheridan & Military, Kenmore, NY 14217
2731 Delaware at Kenmore, Buffalo, NY 14217
2180 Bullis Street, Elma, NY 14059
5665 Seneca Street, West Seneca, NY 14224
1442 Union & Center Street, West Seneca, NY 14224
4949 Transit Road, Lancaster, NY 14086
1329 Ridge Street, Lackawanna, NY14218
13320 Broadway, Alden, NY 14004
1140 Lyell Ave, Rochester, NY 14606
210 S. Cayuga Street, Ithaca, NY 14850
265 Macedon Center Road, Fairport, NY 14450
5136 W. Taft Road, Liverpool, NY 13088
3550 Mt. Read Blvd, Rochester, NY 14616
101 Fayette Street, Manlius, NY 13104
1324 Latta Road, Rochester, NY 14612
484 S. Main Street, Canandaigua, NY 14424
147 Market Street, Potsdam, NY 13676
71 E. Main Street, Canton, NY 13617
2792 Wilmington Road, Lake Placid, NY 12946
1255 Arsenal Street, Watertown, NY 13601

The taps at the Latta Road Craft Beer Exchange

I was able to visit the Latta Road location in Rochester, NY over the holiday weekend. The selection of taps was impressive and the selection of 6 packs was even better. The beers available to creat your own 6 pack was solid. The prices ranged from about $9.99 to $17.99 per growler with If there was a downside, it was that 4 of the 12 tap lines were out and that service was a litle slow, although that taps being low might have been due to the holiday weekend rush and the service due to the fact that an elderly man had fallen outside and a Sunoco attendant was dealing with the situation.

Sunoco seems to be onto something here. The tap area was extrememly clean and the selction available was impressive. With convenience and grocery stores are the next big thing for the craft beer industry and it will be interesting to see if other local chains such as Stewart's start to stock more craft beers.

Greenport Harbor To Expand

2011-12-21T19:31:00.000-08:00

GREENPORT HARBOR BREWING IS EXPANDING:

Purchasing Lucas Ford Dealership in Southold

Keeping Tasting Room in Greenport

Greenport, NY. In order to make room for additional production capacity and ultimately the bottling of its beer, Greenport Harbor Brewing Company announced that it is now in contract on the Lucas Ford dealership in the Hamlet of Peconic, Southold Town.

There are, however, no plans to leave Greenport.

"Our heart and soul will always be in Greenport", said Richard Vandenburgh who co-founded the Brewery with his best friend, John Liegey. "We will maintain the tasting room on Carpenter Street and use the production space for an apprenticeship program. We want to give those interested in breaking into the business an opportunity to learn."

The Lucas Ford property not only provides room for increased operations, but land to cultivate and explore local grown crops solidifying the North Fork as a local beer destination. Once completed, it will also hold a tasting room with indoor and outdoor seating.

Greenport Harbor Brewery plans to close on the new property in spring of 2012 and be up-and-running in January of 2013. The new facility, with its 25,000 barrel brew house system, will quadruple production and double its workforce in 24 months.

Greenport Harbor Brewery is currently located on 234 Carpenter Street in Greenport, New York. Its mission is to create great tasting, local craft beer. No frills or fanciness--just great beer. Learn more at www.harborbrewing.com

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Get Real Presents Beer Bar Fest NYC

2011-12-07T16:45:00.000-08:00

WHAT: Get Real NY returns this December with its fourth festival – the Beer Bar Fest NYC. The Beer Bar Fest, a premiere craft beer and food event, will bring eight of the city’s best beer bars to one location. Long gone are the days when craft beer bars were known just for their exceptional craft taps. Today, beer bars are launching serous food programs and awakening to the wonders of how well artisanal foods pair with craft beer. Beer Bar Fest NYC Attendees will relish small bites from each bar artfully paired with some of the finest American craft beer available. A cask and oyster festival will also take place on the second floor and educational seminars on beer and food pairing will be given throughout the sessions. 12% Imports, a premier Brooklyn-based craft beer importer, will be serving a carefully curated selection of their finest kegs during the VIP hour.

WHEN: Saturday, December 10, 2011 over two sessions: 1-4 pm and 7-10 pm. VIPs will gain entry at noon and 6 pm, respectively.

WHERE: 404 Space, 404 10th Ave at 33rd Street, New York, NY, 10001

WHY: The National Restaurant Association Chef Survey (results) recently cited “food-beer pairings/beer dinners” as the number four alcohol and cocktails trend to watch for in 2011 (“locally-produced wine and beer” came in at number two). New York City bars are integrating the enjoyment of exceptional craft ales and lagers with artfully crafted food. The Beer Bar Fest is designed to showcase the finest food and craft beer that New York City has to offer.

SAMPLE PAIRINGS: Rattle n Hum will be pairing its first dish - house ground sea scallops, tiger shrimp and cod fish with herbs and hop salt served with garlic mayo and basil on a toasted brioche bun - with the Stillwater Stateside Saison, a Belgian-style ale brewed in Baltimore. The Bronx Ale House will be serving braised short rib chili, which will be paired with the local Bronx Brewery Pale Ale.

QUOTE: Patrick Donagher, founder of Get Real NY, says, “For too long, NYC has been overlooked as one of the nation's top craft beer towns. My aim is to unite the beer bars of NYC to show the world our city is at the forefront of the craft beer and local, artisanal food (re)Evolution”

http://getrealny.com/beerbarfest

Sixpoint Releases Diesel In Cans

2011-11-21T14:28:00.000-08:00

Original Sixpoint Offering is Brewery’s Limited-Edition Winter Can Release
November 21, 2011, BROOKLYN, NY — Fans of Sixpoint can now pick up the Sixpoint classic offering in 16-ounce cans starting this week. The Brooklyn-based brewery has just released Diesel cans for a limited time, available in bars and stores wherever Sixpoint is sold. Diesel marks the winter installment of the seasonal canned beer rotation, which was introduced this fall with Autumnation.

Sixpoint’s Diesel has been available as draft-only since 2005, the year the brewery began production. With a roasted, robust flavor and effervescent quality unlike most stout ales, the beer has been fondly welcomed each winter by both Sixpoint staff members as well as the public. The cans, which are black aluminum with bronze accents, reflect the beer’s intense and nuanced sooty-brown hue.

“Diesel was one of the first beers we ever made, an original homebrew recipe of mine. This beer was being brewed well before the style category ‘Black IPA’ was even invented. The original intention of this beer was to merge the hoppy and spicy characteristics of a solid IPA with the roasted and nutty character of an American Stout. Our fans have always regarded this beer as a cult classic, and now it is available for them to take home in 16 oz. cans, in true Sixpoint style.”

Speaking on behalf of the Sixpoint brewing staff, brewer Sean Redmond said of Diesel: “It’s always been hands-down our favorite beer that we make.”

As cans of Autumnation fade to black Diesel, fans can look forward to two more seasonal beers in cans from Sixpoint to come in 2012. The seasonal offerings have provided an exciting dimension to Sixpoint’s highly acclaimed canned beer program, which was introduced just three months ago. Soon after the brewery’s core beer flavors — Sweet Action, Bengali Tiger IPA, Righteous Ale, and The Crisp — became available in cans, customers began depleting stocks faster than they could be produced, and fans clamored for more of their favorite Sixpoint flavors to be available in the portable canned format. The design of the cans has earned praise from Esquire, The New York Times, and numerous websites and blogs, such as Power Animals, which dubbed it, “The classiest beer can ever.”

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The Stag’s Head Presents: Beers of San Diego

2011-10-19T07:38:00.000-07:00

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

2011-10-12T16:58:00.000-07:00

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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Premier New York City Restaurants to Host Oktoberfest

2011-09-29T13:22:00.000-07:00

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

2011-09-29T11:02:00.000-07:00

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

2011-09-29T08:44:00.000-07:00

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.

2011-09-23T13:32:00.000-07:00

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!

2011-09-23T13:29:00.000-07:00

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

2011-09-18T17:11:00.001-07:00

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

2011-09-18T17:10:00.000-07:00

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

2011-09-15T11:32:00.000-07:00

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

2011-09-15T11:19:00.000-07:00

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

2011-09-14T09:41:00.000-07:00

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

2011-09-14T08:06:00.000-07:00

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

2011-09-09T10:06:00.000-07:00

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

2011-09-07T07:51:00.000-07:00

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.
Follow RCCBF on Twitter for daily updates: http://twitter.com/RCCBFest
"Like" RCCBF on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/RichmondCountyCraftBeerFest

Shmaltz and Terrapin Team Up To Release Reunion '11

2011-09-03T19:15:00.000-07:00

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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Village Voice To Put On Brooklyn Pour

2011-08-22T12:00:00.000-07:00

THE VILLAGE VOICE ANNOUNCES

FIRST ANNUAL “BROOKLYN POUR” CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL

New York, NY – After hosting the off-Broadway Obie theater awards for 56 years, 11 successful years of producing breakout music festivals in New York City and four sold out years of the annual Choice Eats tasting event, The Village Voice announces today a new Fall event to its roster. The Village Voice’s Brooklyn Pour craft beer festival, featuring dozens of tri-state area craft beers along with food and entertainment will host its inaugural event on Saturday, October 15th in Fort Greene, Brooklyn at Skylight One Hanson (formerly the old Williamsburg Savings Bank) with tickets on sale August 24th.

The Village Voice's Brooklyn Pour craft beer festival will keep in the true form as its sister tasting event, Choice Eats, by curating local beers unique to New York City, mixed with a portfolio of beers from the East Coast craft beer community all under one roof for one afternoon. “Brooklyn Pour is our chance to create a unique beer tasting event for both the beer connoisseur and those just diving into the world of craft brews,” said Event Director Rosemary Raposo. “Not just a tasting event, Brooklyn Pour will offer all attendees the opportunity to learn about the world of craft beer and the people who create it.”

Brooklyn Pour will offer all guests a complimentary tasting of all beers, a souvenir glass, entertainment and live onsite beer demonstrations from the area’s top brew masters. VIP guests will be offered a special private tasting and demo room in the mezzanine along with a gift bag and surprise guests. Local fare from New York City’s top restaurants will also be available for additional purchase. Proceeds from the event are going to Brooklyn Pour’s charitable partner Brooklyn Food Coalition, a grassroots organization committed to the vision of a just and sustainable food system in Brooklyn.

Tickets sales will begin on August 24th here: www.villagevoice.com/brooklynpour

Saturday, October 15th, 2011
VIP Hour: 2:00 - 3:00PM, Ticket Price $60
General Admission: 3:00 - 6:00PM, Ticket Price $40

For more information on “Brooklyn Pour” please have a sip here: www.villagevoice.com/brooklynpour

Follow Brooklyn Pour on Twitter for daily updates here: http://twitter.com/BKPour

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About The Village Voice:
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5th Annual Ithaca Brew Fest Is Coming

2011-08-09T09:30:00.000-07:00

ITHACA, N.Y. - On Saturday, September 3, 2011 from 3:00 – 7:00PM beer and music lovers everywhere will make their pilgrimage to historic Stewart Park on Cayuga Lake for the fifth annual Ithaca Brew Fest. Ithaca Beer Co. and the Cayuga Radio Group are excited to host over 3,000 people coming from all over the country to experience craft beer and gourmet food in this uniquely beautiful setting.

Festival goers will get to sample beers poured by over 45 popular local, regional, and even international breweries. Popular local eateries will be cooking some extraordinary and sizzling dishes beloved by Ithacans. Emceed by Cayuga Radio Group, three musical acts Mosaic Foundation, The Mutron Warriors and The Sim Redmond Band will heat up the stage throughout the festival.

For craft beer fanatics desiring a bigger Brew Fest experience, the VIP ticket will surely deliver the thorough VIP treatment. This year's VIP tent sponsor, La Tourelle Resort & August Moon Spa will host the La Tourelle Lounge inside the VIP tent. VIPs can rest comfortably on leather sofas and chairs in the lounge while munching gourmet food catered by Simply Red Bistro and sipping ultra premium craft beers not easily found in most markets. August Moon Spa will offer complimentary 10-minute back massages in the lounge for VIPs desiring a mini break between beer samples. Exciting giveaways and contests await VIPs in the VIP tent too! Like last year, VIPs will be admitted into the Brew Fest at 2:00 PM, one hour earlier than General Admission, so VIPs can taste all of the beers under the beer tents without the lines! At 3:00PM, when gates open to General Admission, the VIP tent will also officially open so that VIPs can come and go between the VIP tent and main Brew Fest grounds throughout the day. VIP tickets can be purchased in advance only at all ticket locations for $85, but hurry, these tickets are very limited!

Like the four years before, a portion of all ticket sales will go towards the ongoing revitalization efforts at Stewart Park and the Cayuga Lake Waterfront. The Ithaca Brew Fest has helped bring back the Big Pavilion in Stewart Park already, and will continue to work on similar projects inside the park. That Brew Fest takes place in Stewart Park is no coincidence...it's an opportunity for Ithaca to show off the incredible beauty of the Finger Lakes region, showcase their unique culture, and demonstrate why it's so important for the next generation of Ithacans to have a clean, safe, and active park within the community.

Safe and responsible drinking is definitely a top priority at Brew fest. Sponsored by the Ithaca Ale House, TCAT will provide free rides between downtown Ithaca and Stewart Park to Brew Fest Ticket Holders. Taxis will also be available, if a shuttle does not suit you. The Ithaca Brew Fest strongly encourages its attendees to utilize the free shuttle service and taxis, rather than drive at all! Park in the Green St. or Seneca St. parking lot and pick up bus route 13 to Stewart Park. At the end of the night, ride back to the Commons and grab a bite to eat or a pint of beer at one of the many establishments like the Ithaca Ale House downtown!

General Admission and VIP Tickets for the Brew Fest are on sale now at the Ithaca Beer Company, the Ithaca Coffee Company, all Wegman’s grocery stores, and online through the Brew Fest website: www.ithacabrewfest.com. General Admission tickets are $40 in advance--$50 at the door. VIP tickets are available for $85 and can only be purchased prior to the event. Remember, the Ithaca Brew Fest is a non-smoking event. How better to end the summer than one big celebration with great beer, food, music, and unforgettable times in Ithaca, NY!

All press inquiries: Allison Graffin - allison@ithacabrewfest.com or (607) 273-0766.

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Aroma Thyme Bistro Celebrates Belgium's Independence Day

2011-08-09T08:15:00.000-07:00

Aroma Thyme Bistro in Ellenville, NY is one of the most innovative restaurants in New York State when it comes to the pairing of craft beer and great food. The restaurant offers monthly five course beer dinners in which Head Chef/Owner Marcus Guiliano pairs sustainable food with excellent beer.

This past week Guiliano partnered with Duvel Moortgat, the Belgian owners of Brewery Ommegang, to offer a special beer and food pairing to celebrate Belgium's independance day. The restaurant offered special Belgian beers as either stand alone pints, tasting flights, or paired with a dish created by Guiliano.

Aroma Thyme offered the following pairings.

Tarragon & Parsley Steamed Mussels
Duvel

Endive & Potato Soup
Ommegang Belgian Independence Day Ale (Spiced Saison)

Flemish Beer & Beef Stew
McChouffe

Crab Cake and Endive Slaw
Liefmans Cuvee Brut

For me, the best part of the Bistro's celebration was the opportunity to taste Ommegang's new spiced saison. A beer with a wonderful aroma, it was thick with plenty of spices, some fruit notes, and a light dry finish. The Cooperstown brewery used white pepper in this recipe and it shows. Much different than it's cousin Hennepin. You can check out a more extensive review of Ommegang's new beer here.

With the success of the Belgian celebration, Aroma Thyme will be hosting an Oktober celebration to celebrate the famous German event later in the year.

4th Annual New York Craft Beer Week Set To Launch

2011-08-08T08:03:00.000-07:00

4th Annual NY Craft Beer Week

September 16 - September 25, 2011

New York City's Top Craft Brewers, Celebrity Chefs, Beer Bars and Acclaimed Restaurants

Celebrate Beer Week with an Array of Delicious Events & Promotions

Special Events in all Five Boroughs Featuring

Exclusive Press Preview Event at Brooklyn Brewery, 4th Annual Freaktoberfest Boutique Beer & Music Festival, Get Real's All-American Craft Beer & Food Festival, Zagat Sponsored "Beer Pairing Menus," Garrett Oliver's "Oxford Companion to Beer" Launch Event, Celebrity Chef Food & Beer Pairing Dinners, Meet The Brewer Events, Beer Tours, and Much More

Plus a New Official Beer for NY Craft Beer Week: Geektoberfest,

and iPhone & Droid Apps for NY Craft Beer Week

New York, NY - The 4th Annual NY Craft Beer Week rounds up the state's premiere breweries, local celebrity chefs, over 100 beer destinations and 30 renowned restaurants across the City for an amazing line-up of special events happening in all five boroughs from Friday, September 16 - Sunday, September 25, 2011. Celebrated events such as the 4th Annual Freaktoberfest Boutique Beer & Music Festival, Get Real's All-American Craft Beer & Food Festival, and Brewer's Choice will return as part of this year's Beer Week. The week will also feature newly conceived boutique events, specialty food and beer pairing menus, educational tastings and tours, and the release of the official beer of the Week: Geektoberfest. Brewed by Shmaltz Brewing, Captain Lawrence Brewing, and Ithaca Beer Co., Geektoberfest includes a special blend of six barrel-aged beers, and will be available on draft at select Beer Week events and participating craft beer bars across New York City.

New York City beer enthusiasts and foodies alike will have the opportunity to enjoy over 100 craft beer destinations with the much-anticipated NYC Beer Passport 2011, the official NY Craft Beer Week program and resource guide. Passports are $10, and patrons will receive promotional deals and discounts on selections from their favorite craft breweries at participating venues. Each venue will feature one specific brewery, and instead of paying $7 per glass of beer, it's only $3 for the same beer through the Passport program (Passports have an offer for one serving at each bar). A majority of the bars will also offer a one-time $2 off a NY State produced beer through Labor Day 2012 to extend the Passport's value for those consumers unable to visit every bar during the Beer Week (offers may vary). Passports will be available for purchase at www.nycbeerweek.com, at each participating venue, a handful of retail outlets including the Strand Bookstore and others TBA, and in a new digital format as iPhone and Droid apps.

Passports include a calendar of all the featured events with a detailed description of each event, special editorial sections written by influential beer writers and industry insiders, FAQ's about NY Craft Beer Week, a list of all the participating restaurants with Zagat's "Beer Pairing Menus," a list of all the bars and retail outlets involved with NY Craft Beer Week, and much more.

Premiering this year is the NY Craft Beer Week mobile app for the iPhone and Droid, developed by technology partner Seed Labs. Both the free and paid apps will include: instant access to all updated content on nycbeerweek.org, a dedicated page for each venue (highlighting their brewery of choice, special offers and events schedule), a GPS powered map allowing users to find venues by distance, proximity to subway stops and featured brewery along with subway and walking directions, a searchable list of beers, and Foursquare-like functionality that will allow users to compete for fame, glory and prizes by "checking in" at venues and "checking off" beers they drink while simultaneously updating their Facebook and Twitter social networks on their activity. Badges that can be earned through "checking in" range from champions of various beer styles and beers from given geographic areas to conquering the full range of participating venues in each neighborhood. The free version of the app will serve as a companion to the printed passport, while the paid version will sell for $10 and allow users to redeem all of the deals offered in the printed passport.

Please see the initial list below highlighting the special events and promotions happening during the 4th Annual Craft Beer Week. Many more events and additional detailed information will be announced soon.

*Brooklyn Brewery Presents "Exclusive Press Preview Event" (Thursday, August 25, 6:30 pm)
-Come celebrate the release of the NYC Beer Passport. Fellow journalists and all participating breweries, bars, chefs, etc will enjoy locally produced artisan foods paired with craft beers provided by Brooklyn Brewery as well as other breweries.

*NYC Passport 2011
-Passport holders have access to special promotions at 100+ craft beer venues all over New York City (during the Beer Week and throughout the next year)!

*Zagat Sponsored "Beer Pairing Menus"
-Happening throughout the entire Beer Week, Zagat will present three- or four-course beer and food pairing menus at several prestigious restaurants. Each prix fixe menu includes a unique beer pairing for each course with prices varying between the restaurants.

*4th Annual Freaktoberfest Boutique Beer & Music Festival (Southpaw, Park Slope: Friday, September 16, 7 pm, $50)
-Sponsored by Shmaltz Brewing Company, Southpaw, Smuttynose and Beertender Brooklyn, more than 20 brewery owners will pour specialty beers while famous sideshow performers host the event and offer special performances alongside local indie-rock bands, burlesque dancers, and DJs. Freaktoberfest is the official "Opening Night Celebration" of NY Craft Beer Week. Tickets are now on sale through Ticketweb. More info is available at freaktoberfest.blogspot.com.

*Brewer's Choice (City Winery: Thursday, September 22)
-15 Brewmasters present their best beers and favorite food pairings in an intimate walk around tasting event for more than 400 people. More info at www.nycbrewerschoice.com

*Get Real's All-American Craft Beer & Food Festival (Friday, September 23 & Saturday, September 24)
-A one-of-a-kind tasting event, Get Real's All-American Fest will feature 80 of America's finest craft beers on tap, a cask bar with 30 cask-conditioned ales, the tri-state area's best homebrews, food tastings from some of NYC's top restaurants and food artisans, educational seminars, and, new for 2011, the first All-Americas Craft Chocolate Fest featuring some of America's top artisanal chocolate makers. Event details can be found at getrealny.com.

*The Ultimate Brewmaster's Degustation @ Mas (farmhouse) (Date and Price TBA)
-A reprisal of the phenomenal dinner held during the 2010 Beer Week. The special menu for the night at fine dining standout, Mas (farmhouse), will feature six courses prepared using creative reinterpretations of beer, and each course will be paired to a beer from different breweries. Many of the beers being featured during the dinner will have their brewmasters in attendance. Additional details will be announced soon.

*Brewer's Brunch (Sunday, September 25: Location and Price TBA)
-The best way to cap off an extended week of outstanding beers is to kick back with your friends and relive the best moments. With the hair of the dog in full effect, expect to find a broad selection of beers, reinventions of classic brunch cocktails using beer, and a broad gathering of industry luminaries as a leisurely brunch is enjoyed and the Beer Week is brought to a celebrated close. This is the "Official Closing Event" of the Week. Additional details will be announced soon.

*Garrett Oliver's Oxford Companion to Beer Launch Event (Location, Date & Price TBA)
-Brooklyn Brewery brewmaster and award-winning author of The Brewmaster's Table (2005), Garrett Oliver will host a special event celebrating the launch of his new book, Oxford Companion to Beer. Additional details will be announced soon.

*"Meet The Brewer" Events
-Occurring at several participating beer bars throughout Beer Week, top NY craft brewers will offer extensive selections from their beer line-ups, and will offer tasting notes.

Josh Schaffner, Director of NY Craft Beer Week, comments about the upcoming craft beer extravaganza, "Over the past four years, the concept of a Beer Week has progressed from non-existent to the most exciting series of events for the year in every beer drinking city throughout the country. NY Craft Beer Week is no exception; travelers come from throughout the world just to engage with the beer community, while local consumers eagerly anticipate the special events and the arrival of new Passports. It is with great excitement that there are now more beer-centric bars, restaurants and stores participating in the Beer Week than ever before, and a new set of smart phone apps will make the offerings even more accessible to all."

Brooklyn Brewery's Brewmaster Garret Oliver says, "NYC Beer Week is a great opportunity for people to check out the creativity and talent of New York's brewers. New York City is famous for having the best of everything, and NYC Beer Week is going to show off America's most diverse and exciting beer scene."

NY Craft Beer Week is proud to have Brooklyn Brewery, Shmaltz Brewing Co, and Empire Brewing Co as sponsoring breweries, Zagat Survey as a food partner, Just Food as a charitable partner, and Ace Hotel as the official hotel partner. Ace Hotel is a 12-story boutique hotel in the heart of Midtown Manhattan with 260 rooms and is offering a Beer Week rate of 15% off on their normal room reservations during the Beer Week. Reservations can be made using this link: http://acehotel.com/beerweek .

About NY Craft Beer Week
NY Craft Beer Week is a ten-day celebration of all things craft beer in the five boroughs of New York City. It is as much about civic pride as it is about appreciating the splendors available to us and celebrating the people who make it all happen. NY Craft Beer Week's focus is to fuse libation education with community appreciation, providing opportunities to discover new favorite breweries, beers, bars, stores and restaurants for enjoyment throughout the year. Learn more at: www.nycbeerweek.com.

About the Official Beer of NY Craft Beer Week: Geektoberfest
Brewed by Shmaltz Brewing, Captain Lawrence Brewing, and Ithaca Beer Co., Geektoberfest will feature a blend of six barrel-aged beers. All of the beers are originally brewed in the state of New York, and Geektoberfest will only be available on draft during NY Craft Beer Week. The beer represents each brewery and the folks at NY Craft Beer Week's exuberant appreciation of the mecca they call home, New York.

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Shmaltz Introduces Bourbon Barrel Aged Human Blockhead

2011-08-04T18:40:00.000-07:00

SHMALTZ BREWING COMPANY UNITES BOURBON AND BOCK:

CONEY ISLAND BARREL-AGED Human Blockhead®
New York, NY - August 4, 2011 - Shmaltz Brewing Company, ringleaders of the sideshow-inspired Coney Island Craft Lagers®, is excited to announce the release of Coney Island Barrel-Aged Human Blockhead®. Weighing in at 10% ABV, this burly Imperial American Bock has aged over five months in first-use Buffalo Trace Kentucky Straight Bourbon Barrels. While Human Blockhead® originally was conceived as a Tough-as-Nails strong lager, Barrel-Aged Human Blockhead® is the evolution of a true professional, bearing the signature richness of Munich and Vienna malt but emerging from the barrel softened and silky, with hints of maple, caramel, and vanilla. With approximately 500 cases produced, Barrel-Aged Human Blockhead® is as rare and special as it is highly coveted.

Coney Island Barrel-Aged Human Blockhead® joins the Shmaltz line-up as the third member in the Limited Engagement Barrel-Aged series, which also includes 2010 Great American Beer Festival Silver Medalist HE'BREW R.I.P.A. on Rye; 2011 World Beer Championships Gold Medalist HE'BREW Vertical Jewbelation; and HE'BREW Genesis 15:15, a 15% ABV barleywine brewed with grapes, figs, dates, and pomegranates, which will be released Fall 2011. The Limited Engagement Barrel-Aged series not only represents some of Shmaltz's most decorated beers, but also boasts the highest consumer ratings from BeerAdvocate.com and RateBeer.com. The latter recently ranked Shmaltz Brewing as one of the "Top 100 Brewers in the World" for 2011. With the release of Barrel-Aged Human Blockhead®, Shmaltz Brewing continues to design unique and sophisticated beers that can stand with the world's best specialty beverages.

In a fusion of Old World brewing tradition with bold, flavor-driven American ingenuity, Coney Island Human Blockhead® and Barrel-Aged Human Blockhead® are examples of how Shmaltz has elevated lagers to the creative peaks ales have enjoyed in the American craft beer movement. After selecting Coney Island Craft Lagers® as "Best in Show" at their inaugural BevStar Awards, Beverage World Magazine noted that "in a segment largely dominated by ales... Shmaltz has demonstrated how creative one can be when pushing the limits of lager." The Chicago Tribune also praised Shmaltz's artistic vision and pioneering spirit in a recent article, declaring that "the Coney Island series has put [Shmaltz] on the leading edge of craft lagers." Not surprisingly, Coney Island Human Blockhead® has garnered top awards across the country since its debut in March 2009. In its first bout against other strong lagers at the 2009 United States Beer Tasting Championships, Human Blockhead® took home the Gold Medal and then was designated the Bock/Doppelbock Grand Champion the following year at the World Beer Championships.

Like the other beers from Coney Island Craft Lagers®, Human Blockhead® pays tribute to the eclectic performance culture of Coney Island, New York. The Human Blockhead stunt, developed by renowned musician and sideshow entertainer Melvin Burkhardt, is kept alive today by Donny Vomit, whose persona is captured on the Human Blockhead® bottle label. Known for spellbinding stage antics with his trusty hammer, sixty-penny nail, and occasionally a power drill, Donny is thrilled to be featured in the Coney Island Craft Lagers® line. "As a kid, I always thought it would be cool to have an action figure made after me, but having a kickass beer is a whole lot better," says the man behind the mustache.

Coney Island Barrel-Aged Human Blockhead® is nationally available in 22 oz. bottles and limited draft at specialty shops and select bars from August - October 2011. A portion of the proceeds of Coney Island Craft Lagers® help Coney Island USA, a 501(c)(3) Arts Non-Profit, fulfill its mission to defend the honor of lost forms of American popular culture in Brooklyn's historic Coney Island neighborhood.

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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The Vanderbilt To Host Two Beer Events

2011-07-29T09:07:00.000-07:00

The Vanderbilt restaurant in Prospect Heights Brooklyn has two beer-centric events happening next week.

CLAMBAKE & KELSO BEER DINNER

The Vanderbilt & Kelso of Brooklyn are practically neighbors, so it’s about time that they've teamed up for one of the restaurant's beer dinners. The gastropub and microbrewery will be pairing their locally brewed drafts with Chef's Saul Bolton's menu a summer clambake for a four beer, four-course sit-down feast on Tuesday, August 2 at 7:30 PM. The Vanderbilt clambake menu includes a tomato and watermelon salad and St. Louis Barbecue Pork Steak rounding out for a perfect summer dinner. Tickets and reservations are available now by calling 718.623.0570 or emailing info@thevanderbiltnyc.com.

THE BARMAN'S FUND & BROOKLYN BREWERY

The Barman’s Fund is a collection of bartenders around New York City who pledge to donate every dollar they make on their first shift of the month to charity. On Friday, August 5 starting at 11 pm, the Barman's Fund will continue their do-good drink slinging and will be pouring pints donated by Brooklyn Brewery GRATIS. The Barmen invite all of the legal drinking age to come support their fundraising goals to raise money for local charities at The Vanderbilt restaurant in Brooklyn. Proceeds from this month's events will be donated to the Brooklyn Free Clinic. Admission is free and open to the public. Tips are encouraged, of course.

Location: The Vanderbilt
570 Vanderbilt Ave
Brooklyn, NY

Closest Subways:
B or Q trains: to 7th Avenue
2 or 3 trains: to Bergen Street

Click here for a complete list of all of the beer events taking place in New York State: http://thefoaminghead.com/new_york_beer_events.html

Coney Island Brewing Company Unveils "The World's Smallest Brewery"

2011-07-27T19:44:00.000-07:00

CRAFT BEER SMALLER THAN EVER IN NEW YORK CITY!

Official "Smallest Ribbon Cutting Ceremony"

Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Coney Island Brewing Company

3008 W. 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11224

Time: 5:30 pm

New York, NY - Tuesday, July 26, 2011 - Shmaltz Brewing Company, ringleaders of Coney Island Craft Lagers® and HE'BREW - The Chosen Beer®, heralds the opening of Coney Island Brewing Company - the World's Smallest Brewery - with the World's Smallest Ribbon Cutting Ceremony on Wednesday, August 10, 2011 at 5:30 pm. Please join the cast of Shmaltz Brewing for a raucous celebration featuring one-of-a-kind beers, sideshow freaks, live music, and luminaries from Brooklyn and the Coney Island community. A VIP press-only beer tasting will be held onsite from 6 pm - 7 pm. Shmaltz Brewing proprietor Jeremy Cowan is available for interviews. Additional details will follow announcing the final line-up of public speakers and live entertainment appearing at the event.

Fully-licensed as of June 24, 2011, Coney Island Brewing Company is officially the smallest commercial brewery in the world with a production capacity yielding approximately one gallon of beer per batch. Along with special guest brewers, the CIBC brewing staff will craft three original beers each week to be bottled and sold at the brewery in collectible Coney Island Brewing Company packaging. All recipes brewed at CIBC are exclusive releases inspired by the local artistic and gastronomical landscape. Recent batches include a Pumpernickel Bagel Porter; a Red, White, and Blueberry Hefeweizen; and a Caramel Apple Ale. Shmaltz Brewing's Coney Island Craft Lagers® and HE'BREW Beers® are also for sale at the brewery, and a limited amount of beer sampling will be available on premise.

Amid the controversy, chaos, and uncertainty surrounding the future of Coney Island, Shmaltz Brewing Company is proud to both honor the history and to participate in the ongoing evolution of America's Playground. A recipient of the Brooklyn Chamber of Commerce's "Distinguished Business Award" and recently named "Best American Craft Brewer (2010)" by Beverage World Magazine, Shmaltz continues its ambitious efforts to bottle Coney Island's unique culture and ferment excitement for the neighborhood's regeneration through the opening of Coney Island Brewing Company.

Coney Island Brewing Company's storefront was made possible by a fellowship from Coney Island USA as part of their small business incubator program, which runs through 2011 and up until December 2012. Although the "World's Smallest Brewery" will remain in operation as a permanent wonder and curiosity in Coney Island for many years to come, Shmaltz
Brewing is looking forward to future expansion plans for the brewery to a larger location in the summer of 2013.

Coney Island Brewing Company will be open for business during the summer through Labor Day Weekend and likely until Halloween, and the hours of operation are: Thursday - Sunday, 12 pm - 6 pm. The brewery is located at 3008 W. 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11224, directly adjacent to the Coney Island Circus Sideshow and Museum.

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:

coneyislandbrewingcompany.blogspot.com

www.shmaltzbrewing.com

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Samuel Adams Beer Lover's Choice National Taste Test Coming To New York

2011-07-13T11:30:00.000-07:00

**Editor's Note** This is the second year in a row that Sam Adams has selected this festival as a polling place. Here is our review of last year's choices.

Rock Hill, NY. July 13, 2011 - The International Great Beer Expo being held at the Rock Hill Fire Department on July 23, 2011 was just named as an official polling place for the 2011 Samuel Adams Beer Lover's Choice national taste test. It will be one of only two Hudson Valley locations where the voting will take place. Representatives from Samuel Adams will be on hand at the beer festival to meet attendees and to preside over the polling station. www.GreatBeerExpo.com/RockHill

Since 2005 the brewers of Samuel Adams have been offering drinkers a voice in choosing one of the new beers they will introduce in the coming year. This summer the trend continues as the Boston Beer Company, the makers of Samuel Adams, will take two recipes on the road to be judged in a head-to-head consumer taste test. "There were only two Hudson Valley locations selected as official polling places for the 2011 Beer Lover's Choice voting," said Lauren McCarthy, District Manager for the Boston Beer Company. "We selected the International Great Beer Expo at the Rock Hill Fire Department and the Renaissance Fair. We look forward to meeting the local craft beer lovers."

Ticket holders for the International Great Beer Expo at Rock Hill Fire Department will be able to sample and vote for one of the 2011 Beer Lover's Choice contestants:

(SAMPLE A) Samuel Adams® Oaked Ale: a deep red ale with an aroma of mocha and toffee, married with a subtle earthiness from the UK hops. Distinct notes of oak come through in the flavor of this medium-bodied brew. The malty sweetness and slight roastiness of the blend of malts nicely balance this oak character. With a smooth and clean finish, this brew has a lingering sweetness and a hint of oak on the finish.

(SAMPLE B) Samuel Adams® Maple Pecan Porter: sweet New England maple syrup and a distinct pecan character define this balanced porter. The roasted character of the blend of malts complements the maple sweetness with notes of coffee and chocolate. Reddish-black in color, this full-bodied brew has a sweet and slightly tangy nutty finish.

"Each year, we're amazed by how many drinkers across the country participate in the Beer Lover's Choice program," said Jim Koch, Samuel Adams founder and brewer. "The contest gives craft beer lovers an opportunity to enjoy new brews and broaden their palates."

Last summer, the Beer Lover's Choice contest yielded over 66,000 votes from coast-to-coast. Enthusiasts tasted two new Samuel Adams beer styles, Samuel Adams Revolutionary Rye and Samuel Adams Belgian IPA, and voted for their favorite. Drinkers evaluated the Beer Lover's Choice contending brews on five different characteristics: color, aroma, taste, mouth-feel and finish. Both the Belgian IPA (Sample A) and Samuel Adams Revolutionary Rye (Sample B) received rave reviews. But in the end, the Rye had it with 63 percent of the vote.

A fire department fundraiser, the International Great Beer Expo (www.GreatBeerExpo.com/RockHill ) will be held on Saturday, July 23, 2011 from 2:00pm-6:00pm at the Rock Hill Fire Department located at 61 Glen Wild Road, Rock Hill, N.Y. 12775. A limited number of tickets will be sold. Tickets are $40 each when purchased in advance at the event website www.GreatBeerExpo.com/RockHill or $55 at the door, if available. Tickets include admission to the event, a souvenir tasting glass, and the freedom to enjoy a 2 oz. sample of any of the beers present at the Expo. Designated driver tickets are also available for $10 each. No one under 21 will be admitted and photo ID is required for every entry. Food will be available for sale, it is not included in the price of the ticket. For tickets and information, visit: www.GreatBeerExpo.com/RockHill

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Cornerstone Tavern Presents: “Blue Point Tasting”

2011-07-08T12:07:00.000-07:00

Midtown East’s Hottest Sport Bar To Offer Samples of Blue Point’s Best Seasonal Ales

What: The beer reps from Blue Point will be at Cornerstone Tavern sampling out their Toasted Lager and their Blueberry Ale. Copper in color, Blue Point’s Toasted Lager is made from six different malts; including English Pale, Crystal, Munich, Carapils, Wheat, and Belgian Caravienna. Toasted Lager’s balanced flavor of malt and hops makes for easy drinking and the special lager yeast they use produces an exceptional, long-lasting smooth finish.
Blueberry Ale one is one of Blue Point’s top-sellers. First brewed in 1998, this delicious golden ale quickly became a year-round favorite. Their fresh Blueberry Ale offers an unusual twist on brewing that turns out to be a wonderful blend of fresh blueberries matched with a distinctive, thirst quenching ale. They carefully add 732 pounds of fresh, plump and juicy, handpicked, USA Northern Highbush Blueberries to every batch.

When: Thursday, July 14, 7pm

Cost: The sampling is free; the beers will be available for $6-$7

Where: Cornerstone Tavern
921 2nd Ave.
New York, NY. 10022

About Cornerstone Tavern
Cornerstone Tavern is Midtown East's hottest cocktail and sports bar. Showing every championship game with sound and hosting karaoke five nights a week, weekly trivia nights and 3 DJ parties a week, Cornerstone provides its customers with more than just food and beverage. In addition to our weekly hosted events, we also have an extensive and unique cocktail selection, sourcing local and seasonal ingredients to provide some of the most well-balanced libations in the city, along with new American comfort pub food. We also have a private party space for up to 100 guests, and happily tailor our party menu to suit the needs of our customers. Cornerstone Tavern is located at 921 2nd Ave. New York, NY. 10022. For more information, please visit www.cornerstonetavern.com, or call (212) 888.7403.

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The Stag’s Head Presents: “Fried Chicken and Cask Picnic”

2011-06-23T18:02:00.000-07:00

Enjoy a Summer Picnic in the Garden of Midtown East’s Best Craft Beer Bar
What: The Stag's Head is throwing a Fried Chicken and Cask Picnic on their rooftop garden next week. The picnic will include: Fried Chicken, Coleslaw, Potato Salad, Corn on the Cob, Watermelon and 3 Cask Beers. While you’re up there, check out the freshly-planted Sunbeam Hops that The Stag’s Head will use both as garnishes for IPAs, hoppy Pale Ale's and Pilsners when they start to flower.

When: Tuesday, June 28, 6-9pm

Cost: $20; tickets are available in advance by calling (212) 888.2453 or emailing partyplanner@cornerstonetavern.com

Where: The Stag’s Head
252 East 51st St.
New York, NY. 10022

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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Tasting New York IPA's

2011-06-20T15:24:00.000-07:00

Last week our friends at Serious Eats tasted fourteen New York State IPA's and graded them out on a scale of 1-5. We decided to break out our ratings and see how they compared to theirs.

*Editor's Note - Serious Eats tasted four IPA's that TheFoamingHead has not yet rated.

Serious Eats
Ithaca Beer Co. Flower Power IPA (7.5% ABV) - 4.75/5
Sixpoint Craft Ales Bengali Tiger (6.7% ABV) - 4.5/5
Kelso of Brooklyn IPA - 6.0% ABV - 4/5
Empire Brewing Co. IPA - 7.2% ABV - 4/5
Southampton India Pale Ale - 6.1% ABV - 4/5
Southern Tier IPA - 7.3% ABV - 4/5
Great South Bay Brewery Massive IPA - 6.8% ABV - 3.75/5
Brooklyn East India Pale Ale - 6.9% ABV - 3.75/5
Blue Point Brewing Co. Hoptical Illusion - 6.8% ABV - 3.25/5
Keegan Ales Hurricane Kitty - 3.25/5
Fire Island Beer Co. Red Wagon IPA - 7.0% ABV - 3/5
Saranac Brewery/Matt Brewing Co. IPA - 5.8% ABV - 2.75/5
Butternuts Beer & Ale Snapperhead IPA - 6.3% ABV - 2.75/5
Lake Placid Pub & Brewery IPA - 6.8% ABV - 2.5/5

TheFoamingHead
Ithaca Flower Power - 92.75
Sixpoint Bengali Tiger - 91.25
Keegan Ales Hurricane Kitty - 90.25
Saranac IPA - 90
Southampton IPA - 88
Southern Tier IPA - 85.75
Brooklyn East India Pale Ale - 85.75
Butternuts Snapperhead - 85.25
Blue Point Hoptical Illusion - 84.75
Lake Placid Pub & Brewery IPA - 83.75
Kelso IPA - NR
Empire IPA - NR
Great Southbay Massive IPA - NR
Fire Island Red Wagon IPA - NR

The Vanderbilt Restaurant to Host Peak Organic Brewing Beer Dinner

2011-06-18T17:55:00.000-07:00

Brooklyn's Vanderbilt Restaurant will host a Peak Organic Brewing Company Beer Dinner on Tuesday, June 21st at 7:30 PM. Chef Saul Bolton has prepared a four beer, four course meal that features local and sustainable ingredients, including Lone Acre Farms produce and Fleischer’s meats.

BEER DINNER MENU

Lone Acre Farms Vegetable Salad
Raw, Cooked, and Pickled vegetables, Herb emulsion
Beer: Weiss Principal

Country Fried Veal Sweetbreads
Lone Acre peas and pea shoots, Homemade guanciale
Beer: King Crimson

Fleischer’s Pork Loin and Crisp Belly
Beans, Pickled peppers, Arugula
Beer: Peak Organic IPA

Buttermilk Panna Cotta
Blueberry, Streusel
Beer: Espresso Amber

Call or E-mail for Reservations:
718.623.0570
info@thevanderbiltnyc.com

The Good Beer Seal Inducts 2011 Class

2011-06-18T13:36:00.000-07:00

Any fan of craft beer in New York City has probably seen the "Good Beer Seal" sticker. On Tuesday June 14th, seven beer bars were inducted to the 2011 Class of The Good Beer Seal. The following bars were honored:

4th Avenue Pub (76 4th Ave., at Bergen St., Boerum Hill)
Bierkraft (191 Fifth Ave., at President St., Park Slope)
Brouwerij Lane (78 Greenpoint Ave., at Franklin St., Greenpoint)
The Double Windsor (210 Prospect Park West, at 16th St., Windsor Terrace)
Mission Dolores (249 4th Ave., at Carroll St., Park Slope)
The Stag’s Head (252 E. 51st St., at 2nd Ave., Turtle Bay)
Waterfront Ale House (540 2nd Ave., at 30th St., Kips Bay)
The Seal is given to bars that serve "good beer" and was developed when Garry Gillis of the Burp Castle and Standings, Ray Deter of DBA and DBA Williamsburg, and Jimmy Carbone of Jimmy’s No. 43 joined together in attempt to certify bars that served good beer.

According to the Good Beer Seal website, there are five criteria for receiving a Good Beer Seal.

1) Have 80% craft domestic or special imported beers
2) Serve a good portion of their beers via a draft beer and/or cask ale program
3) Maintain a strong “Pub” vibe as a nice, local place to drink a beer and visit with friends
4) Active community presence, as well as being an independently operated establishment
5) Good beer should be a strong feature, if not THE FOCUS of the operation

The following is a list of beer bars in New York City that have previously received the Good Beer Seal.

MANHATTAN
Jimmy's No. 43 - 43 East 7th St btw 2nd & 3rd Ave Downstairs - 212.982.3006
Burp Castle - 41 East 7th St btw 2nd & 3rd Av - 212.982.4576
DBA - 41 1st Ave btw 2nd & 3rd St - 212.475.5097
Standings - 43 East 7th St btw 2nd & 3rd Ave Upstairs - 212.475.5097
East Village Tavern - 158 Ave C @ 10th St - 212.253.8400
Blind Tiger Ale House - 281 Bleecker St - 212.462.4682
Against The Grain - 620 E 6th St - 212.420.0002
The Pony Bar - 637 10th Ave (45th St @ 10th Ave) - 212.586.2707
BROOKLYN
DBA Williamsburg - 113 N. 7th St btw Berry & Wyeth - 718.218.6006
The Diamond - 43 Franklin St - 718.383.5030
Beer Table - 427 B 7th Ave btw 14th & 15th St - 718.965.1196
Spuyten Duyvil - 359 Metropolitan Ave - 718.963.4140
Bar Great Harry - 280 Smith St - 718.222.1103
The Gate - 321 5th Ave & 3rd St - 718.768.4329
Barcade - 388 Union Ave - 718.302.6464

http://www.goodbeerseal.com/

http://goodbeerseal.blogspot.com/

The Stag's Head To Host Weyerbacher Brewery Night

2011-06-07T15:38:00.000-07:00

The Stag’s Head Presents: “Weyerbacher Brewery Night”

Midtown East’s Best Craft Beer Bar to Serve Tastings from Pennsylvania’s Most Eclectic

Brewery, Paired with Pennsylvania Delicacy, Scrapple

What: The Stag’s Head will offer tastings of Weyerbacher beers this Wednesday at 6pm. Guests will enjoy samples of Merry Monks, Hops Infusion, Blithering Idiot Barleywine and a few surprises from their Eaton, PA brewery. The Stag’s Head’s own, Chef Bruce Dillon will dish up the Pennsylvania delicacy, Scrapple, to go along with the tastings, which is made from pork butt & cornmeal, then fried.

When: Wednesday, June 8, 6-8pm

Cost: Tasting prices will range from $5 at happy hour to $6, $7 and $8 after happy hour. The Scrapple will be free.

Where: The Stag’s Head
252 East 51st St.
New York, NY. 10022

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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Terrapin’s BeerFEST Set To Celebrate Fifth Anniversary

2011-06-07T15:14:00.000-07:00

Terrapin’s BeerFEST is Back, Celebrating our Fifth Anniversary with Limited Special Release Tastings

Terrapin announces that the 5th Annual New York State Craft BeerFEST, a one day festival including tastings from the finest New York State craft brewers, all-you-can-eat bbq, music and fun, will be held on August 6th.

May 20, 2011, Rhinebeck, NY — Terrapin Restaurant is proud to announce that BeerFEST will be returning for a fifth year this August. The event is scheduled to be held at Terrapin Catering in Staatsburg, NY, overlooking Dinsmore Golf Course and spectacular views of the Hudson Valley, on August 6, 2011 from 2pm-8pm. Each year BeerFEST draws a unique crowd of beer lovers, from casual tasters to professionals and home brewers. This year, beer fanatics will have the opportunity to sample more than 100 of the finest New York State craft beers, hand selected by Terrapin’s Beverage Manager, Chris “BevMan” Carbone. In addition, as part of the fifth anniversary celebration, some of Terrapin’s favorite New York State brewers have agreed to pour exclusive tastings of limited, special release beers for attendees. Between sips, tasters will enjoy music and refuel on Chef Josh Kroner’s innovative pub-grub barbeque fare.

“The idea behind the annual New York State BeerFEST is not only to promote New York State, but also to showcase and to raise awareness of the quality of what is available from New York, thus making it easier for establishments across New York State and the entire country to serve and support New York Beer” says Chris “BevMan” Carbone.

All beers at the festival are brewed in New York State, and representatives from most of the breweries involved will be present to guide novice and expert tasters alike. BeerFEST 2010 included tastings from Bluepoint Brewery, Brooklyn Ales, Butternuts, Browns, Captain Lawrence Brewery, Chatham Brewery, Cooperstown, Defiant, Ellicottville, Fire Island, Hyde Park Brewery, Ithaca, Keegan Ales, Kelso, Lake Placid, Mendocino, Middle Ages, Ommegang, Saranac, Olde Saratoga, Schmaltz, Sixpoint, Southampton, Southern Tier, Wagner Valley and Warwick Valley. These breweries have all been invited to return to the festival this year. Interested brewers are welcome to contact the restaurant for more information.

Tickets to BeerFEST 2011 will include beer sampling (including special release tastings), all-you-can-eat innovative Terrapin barbeque (with vegetarian friendly options available) and musical entertainment. Designated driver tickets will be available at a discounted price. Tickets will be available beginning July 1, 2011 at Terrapin Restaurant (6426 Montgomery Street, Rhinebeck, NY) or by calling 845-876-3330. Ticket prices will be $35/person or $19/designated driver (no beer tasting included). Tickets are expected to be available (but not guaranteed) at the event doors for $39/person.

About Terrapin Restaurant & Catering

Terrapin Restaurant & Catering is a Hudson Valley dining destination committed to providing our guests with a delightfully unique dining experience, using the freshest, highest quality food and celebrating the robust local bounty. Terrapin Restaurant operates in the center of Rhinebeck, NY and features a dining room, bistro and bar, serving American fusion cuisine seven days a week. Terrapin Catering is located in Staatsburg, NY along the Dinsmore Golf Course, where it hosts both on and off-site events, and operates a café catering to golfers.
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Peekskill Brewery To Host PB Pig Out: A Craft Beer and Pork Event

2011-06-01T14:41:00.000-07:00

For Immediate Release



June 1, 2011- “It would be disingenuous to the animal to not make the most of the whole beast”  (Nose to Tail: The Whole Beast, By Fergus Henderson) .  The Peekskill Brewery will be hosting its first ever “PB Pig Out” on Sunday, June 26^th.  Chef Sean Corcoran, a longtime fan of Fergus Henderson’s Nose to Tail: The Whole Beast is using this concept as inspiration to use every part of the pig and a create a complete feast with seasonal sides and Peekskill Brewery beers.

The event will allow for over 20 dishes to be made from the pig and served in a large picnic format. Tented tables will provide a relaxed and casual atmosphere to enjoy live music, eat and enjoy Peekskill Brewery beer from 1pm-4pm. 

Corcoran will be available that day to discuss the dishes and his technique.   “The idea is simple- paying tribute to the animal by using all of its parts- not just those that have been commercialized in our culture. This is going to be fun,” said Corcoran.

Tickets for the event went on sale Monday 30^th and are $50 for beer and food; they can be purchased at The Peekskill Brewery. Tickets must be purchased in advance since space is limited and will sell out quickly.  For more information please call 914-734-2337.

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Get Real New York To Host Belgian Beer Festival

2011-05-30T07:47:00.000-07:00

NEW YORK - Get Real NY today announced that it will hold its 1st Annual Belgian Beer Festival at the historic Altman Building on Friday, July 8, 2011 and Saturday, July 9, 2011.

As attendees have come to expect of a Get Real NY beer fest, the Belgian Beer Festival will include two days of all-you-care-to-consume Belgian-style brews and homebrews, live music, interactive tasting panels and plenty of good Belgian eats. The event serves as a celebration of Belgian brewing and an introduction to some popular beer styles that are taking the craft beer world by storm.

This granddaddy of Belgian beer festivals will feature 100+ of the most diverse, unique and hard-to-find Belgian and Belgian-inspired brews around from craft breweries at home and abroad. We’re talking Sours, we’re talking Trappists, we’re talking Dubbels, Tripels and Quads, we’re talking Gueuze, we’re talking Lambics and Flanders-style, basically we’re talking about one of the largest collection of Belgian-style beers ever assembled under one roof. Attendees can expect rare finds from breweries like Cantillon, De Ranke, Hitachino, Rodenbach, Jolly Pumpkin, Lagunitas, Cigar City, Allagash and tons more!

To help wash down all the amazing beer, there will be plenty of tasty Belgian bites on hand from local NYC restaurants and artisanal food shops, including mussels, oysters, artisanal cheeses and meats, chocolates, Belgian waffles, pommes frites, bratwurst and more.

The two-day event kicks off on Friday, July 8th with the “Sour Sessions” (3-6 P.M. and 8-11 P.M.) featuring a special section with dozens of sour brews including plenty of gueuze and lambics. The all-you-can-taste fest continues Saturday, July 9th with the “Extreme Belgian Sessions” featuring an epic selection of rarefied, funky beers that push the boundaries of brewing. There will also be three VIP sessions (Friday 7-11 P.M.; Saturday 2-6 P.M. &; 7-11 P.M.) with exclusive and limited quantity beers, special foods and tasting panels. New at this festival will be the Belgian Beer Hall with communal tables reminiscent of a European beer garden where attendees can unwind with some good beers, good food, good music and good company.

Each $85 general admission ticket comes with a souvenir glass, unlimited tasting pours, a fest beer guide, unlimited food sampling, live music, tasting panels and all the beer education you can handle. The$115 VIP tickets will include everything above in addition to one-hour early access to the festival, admission to a special VIP tasting room featuring several rare and hard-to-find beers and access to brewery tasting panels and discussions. The beer and food lineup will be continuously updated on the festival website at http://www.grbfny.com.

Get Real NY does not oversell its festivals! As such, tickets are extremely limited and both sessions will SELL OUT. General Admission tickets are $85 and must be purchased in advance. VIP tickets are $115and also must be purchased in advance.

For three days only, beginning Friday, May 27, 2011, General Admission tickets will be offered for $75 and VIP tickets will be offered for $100, and only through BeerMenus.com and Yelp . After this initial offer period expires, there will be no further price reductions through online coupon sites and all General Admission tickets will be $85 and VIP tickets will be $115 until sold out.

So come discover why we personally think Belgian brews are some of the most intriguing styles of beer on the planet during two glorious days of tasting, fun and beer education.

This is a 21+ only event. For more information on purchasing tickets for the Get Real NY Belgian Beer Festival, please visit www.grbfny.com. Members of the local media and bloggers may arrange for credentials by contacting Andy Freedman at 917-892-9328. Companies interested in exhibiting or sponsoring, please call Andy Freedman at 917-892-9328. Breweries interested in participating, please call Patrick Donagher at 917-238-2449

About Get Real NY

Get Real NY is a NYC-based festival production company focusing on the celebration of the best craft beer and local, artisanal food available. In addition to the Get Real NY Craft Beer & Food Experience, Get Real NY has plans for a Get Real Cask Ale Festival and an All-American Craft Beer Festival later this year.

Adirondack Brewery Introduces New Packaging

2011-05-26T13:51:00.000-07:00

Lake George, NY (May 2011) -- Just in time for the Lake George summer tourist season, the Adirondack Brewery has just released new packaging for its bottled beers and beer cases – eight new labels, each celebrating the iconic legends and tales of the Adirondack Region. Tourists visiting the region will now have the opportunity to drink the finest ale brewed and bottled right in Lake George Village while learning about the great legends that have made Lake George the “Queen of American Lakes.”

From the award-winning summer favorite, Dirty Blonde Ale that highlights the tales of summer romance on the shores of Lake George to the light-bodied lager to the history behind the Iroquois Pale Ale, each craft brew uniquely unleashes the spirit of the Adirondacks.

The concept and design of the new labels is the brainchild of Linda Wohlers, who has a vast knowledge about the history of the Adirondack region. “I wanted to create labels that not only caught the consumers eye, but also told a unique story that was symbolic of the Adirondack region,” states Linda. Each beer label and packaging of the six-packs and cases not only tells a story but also promotes the entire region by offering a brief history and introduction to the Adirondacks,” she furthers.

Below is an explanation of a sampling of the new labels:

Dirty Blonde Ale – Recently named “3rd Best Craft Beer in the Hudson Valley” by TAP NY, Dirty Blonde Ale is an all-American wheat beer with a twist of grapefruit, making this brew light, refreshing and perfect for drinking in the summer. The new label for Dirty Blonde Ale is an ode to the many summer romances that have taken place on the shores of Lake George since the early 1800’s and showcases a voluptuous longhaired dirty blonde lounging on the shores of Lake George.

A majestic, crystal clear lake, Lake George has attracted thousands of tourists and second-home owners each summer season. Bringing together downstaters, upstaters and out-of staters, Lake George village becomes a haven for the young, beautiful and the restless, all sharing the same love of good ole’ Lake George. These crowds bring hundreds of bright-eyed young ladies and eager gentlemen who are antsy to fall in love and set their sails free, for a summer of romance. View the label here.

Iroquois Pale Ale – A big American style India Pale Ale (IPA) with a deep orange color, and crisp citrus aroma, Adirondack Brewery’s Iroquois Pale Ale is dedicated to the Iroquois Nation – a powerful force that controlled most of the northeast United States and Canada abut made the land spanning from the Adirondacks to Niagara Falls, their homeland and their hunting grounds. The word "Adirondack" actually means "those who eat trees" in the language of the Iroquois.

During the early 1600’s the Europeans set foot on the region and soon encountered the Iroquois. A small fight began and the Iroquois people witnessed the French settlers shoot and kill two of their Chiefs; thus sparking the hatred of the French by the Iroquois, which eventually lead to an alliance between the British and the Iroquois. The Iroquois Nation was fierce, loyal, and fought alongside the British during the French and Indian War, which positioned the British as the dominant colonial power in the eastern half of North America. The Iroquois Nation to this day has an immense cultural influence amongst the land and the people in the Adirondack region.

Iroquois Pale Ale is dedicated to the powerful and peaceful Iroquois Nation. View the label here.

Fat Scotsman Ale – This big rich and malty Scottish ale is a tribute to Lockhart Mountain in Lake George, which was homestead for the Scottish Lockhart Clan who emigrated from Scotland to Lake George region in the early 1800's, where they settled on what would soon be called Lockhart Mountain. During the French and Indian War, members of the clan served as soldiers in the Scottish Regiments who fought alongside the British and the Iroquois. As history tells us, the Iroquois viewed the British as “wimps” and the Scots as fierce, proud, warriors who never backed down from a rowdy brawl! The Lockhart clan was rewarded from their service in the French & Indian War with a grant of land included all lakefront land on Route 9L north to Dunham's Bay on the water, and over the Mountain to Route 149.

Fat Scotsman Ale is a tribute to the bold Lockhart Clan ad their proud Scottish traditions. View the label here.

Headwater Hefe Beer – Headwater Hefe is Adirondack Brewery’s authentic Bavarian style Hefeweizen. Imported Malts and an Authentic German yeast strain give this lightly hopped wheat beer a refreshing flavor with hints of banana and clove in the finish.

Dedicated to Hudson River, a true symbol of New York State whose 315 miles of shoreline connects the largest state park in the country to the largest city in the country, Headwater Hefe Beer celebrates the origin of the Hudson River, which starts from the southwest slope of the tallest mountain in the New York, Mt. Marcy. At an elevation of a steep 4,293 feet lies Lake Tear of the Cloud, is a small tarn located in the town of Keene, in Essex County. It is both the highest lake in the state and the highest source of the Hudson River. We dedicate this beer to the river that links upstate to downstate, and urbanites to country folks, in one proud connection. View the label here.

For more information about the Adirondack Pub & Brewery, please visit www.AdkPub.com, like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter @ADKPub.

About Adirondack Pub & Brewery
Adirondack Pub & Brewery is a full-functioning brewery in the heart of Lake George village, with all craft-brewed beers made on premise using the finest malt, hops, yeast and water. The Adirondack pub, a full-service, Adirondack themed dining establishment serves up all-America cuisine is open for Friday-Sundays for lunch and dinner and Thursday for dinner. Brewery tours are given Saturdays at noon during the summer season or by appointment during the off-season. Visit Adirondack Pub & Brewery at 33 Canada Street in Lake George, New York, or call (518) 668-0002.

Blue Point Brewery is Long Island's Best

2011-05-23T18:52:00.000-07:00

Blue Point Brewery Takes Home Top Honors at Golden Tap Awards Gala

BAY SHORE, NY. (May 23, 2011) - The Golden Tap Awards Gala, one of the premiere events of Long Island's first Craft Beer Week, was be held last week at the Boulton Center for the Performing Arts in Bay Shore. Awards were given in a number of people's choice categories, including Long Island Beer of the Year. Blue Point Brewery took top honors in several categories and Harold "Hap" Boening, President of Boening Bros. Inc., was honored as the Lifetime Achievement honoree. Nearly 1500 Long Island beer enthusiasts participated in the online voting for five of the nine awards presented at the Gala on May 19, 2011.

The winners are:

BEST LONG ISLAND BEER BAR: The Cortland (Bay Shore)

BEST NEW YORK STATE BREWERY: Blue Point Brewing Co. (Patchogue)

BEST LONG ISLAND BREW PUB: Southampton Publick House (Southampton)

BEST LONG ISLAND NEW BEER OF THE YEAR-2010: BP Toxic Sludge (Blue Point Brewing Co.)

2011 LONG ISLAND BEER OF THE YEAR: Toasted Lager (Blue Point Brewing Co.)

Four additional awards were given during the evening's festivities. The results of an industry-only vote named Mr. Phil Ebel of the Great South Bay Brewery in Bay Shore as Best Long Island Brewery Sales Rep., the Beer Pioneer Award honored Mark Burford and Pete Cotter of the Blue Point Brewing Co., the Lifetime Achievement Award was bestowed upon Hap Boening, President of Boening Bros. Inc., and homebrewers Jim and Jean Thoms took home the 2011 Brewer's Cup from B.E.E.R (Brewers East End Revival).

The emcee for the evening's festivities was Long Island funny man, comedian, Mr. Dan Wilson, best known for his appearances on MTV, A&E, HBO, ESPN and Lifetime. Attendees at the Golden Tap Awards sampled some of the Beer of the Year nominees and enjoyed light fare prepared by local eatery, Milk and Sugar. The event was sponsored in part by LIBeerEvents.com.

Shmaltz Brewing To Brew George Washington's Beer

2011-05-05T13:29:00.000-07:00

New York, NY - May 4, 2011 - The New York Public Library has teamed up with Coney Island Brewing Company in Brooklyn to create a beer fit for a Founding Father - a porter based on George Washington's handwritten "small beer" recipe, which can be found in the Library's extensive collections.

The two institutions are brewing a very limited amount of "Fortitude's Founding Father Brew" to toast the 100th birthday of the Library's landmark Stephen A. Schwarzman Building on 42nd Street.

"This partnership is a fun and unique way to bring our awe-inspiring collections to life," said Ann Thornton, Acting Andrew W. Mellon Director of the New York Public Libraries. "Not only will it give people a rare opportunity to experience history first-hand, but it will shine a spotlight on the incredible depth and breadth of our collections. We have a treasure trove of materials that can be accessed by the public and used to advance the worlds of scholarship, literature, invention, creation . . . or even beer-making. It's a perfect message to send on the 100th birthday of our Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, which houses millions of these precious items. Cheers!"

The brewery - maker of such craft beer favorites as Coney Island Lager, Sword Swallower and Freaktoberfest and a part of Shmaltz Brewing Company, the "Best American Craft Brewer" according to Beverage World Magazine - is creating the beer in collaboration with two local brewers, Pete Taylor and Josh Knowlton, using Washington's own instructions, which he wrote on a small piece of paper.

"To Make Small Beer," reads Washington's recipe. "Take a large Siffer [Sifter] full of Bran Hops to your Taste. Boil these 3 hours then strain out 30 Gall[ons] into a cooler put in 3 Gall[ons] Molasses while the Beer is Scalding hot or rather draw the Melasses (sic) into the cooler & St[r]ain the Beer on it while boiling Hot. let this stand till it is little more than Blood warm then put in a quart of Yea[s]t if the Weather is very Cold cover it over with a Blank[et] & let it Work in the Cooler 24 hours then put it into the Cask -- leave the bung open till it is almost don[e] Working -- Bottle it that day Week it was Brewed."

The recipe sits along with Washington's Farewell Address and other items belonging to him and his family in the Library's Manuscripts and Archives Division.

"What an incredible opportunity that the New York Public Library has offered Shmaltz Brewing Company," said Jeremy Cowan, founder of Shmaltz. "A chance to bring history, culture, and the written word from revolutionary times into today's craft beer evolution. We are thrilled to transform Washington's recipe into an even more complex and flavorful robust porter using a delicious array of the best small batch dark malts and hop varieties to produce a truly spectacular celebration for the contemporary beer connoisseur. By adding Brown Malt to the grain bill and the additions of Northern Brewer hops and rich molasses to the boil we were able to produce a beer that is modern but with ingredients that have been a part of brewing for generations. The 100th birthday of the Schwarzman Building is such a monumental occasion, let's toast to 100 more successful years as a true New York cultural institution."

Tastings of the beer will be served to guests at the Library's Centennial gala on May 23 -- exactly 100 years after "The People's Palace" opened in 1911. The press will have an opportunity to taste the beer at an event on Wednesday, May 18 from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Rattle N Hum, located at 14 East 33rd Street in Manhattan. The public will have a chance to get a free tasting of the special brew as part of an event by Shmaltz Brewing Company at 7 p.m.

Bank of America is the Lead Sponsor of the Centennial Gala. Additional support for the Library's Centennial Festival has been made possible through an endowment established by family and friends of the late Richard B. Salomon, and by The Skeel Fund, MetLife Foundation, The Blackstone Charitable Foundation, Asprey, Wells Fargo, Celeste Bartos, The Wall Street Journal, the Metropolitan Transportation Authority, Titan, WABC-TV/Channel 7, Penguin Classics, Engine Yard and Gotham Magazine.

About The New York Public Library
The New York Public Library was created in 1895 with the consolidation of the private libraries of John Jacob Astor and James Lenox with the Samuel Jones Tilden Trust. The Library provides free and open access to its physical and electronic collections and information, as well as to its services. Research and circulating collections combined total more than 50 million items. In addition, each year the Library presents thousands of exhibitions and public programs, which include classes in technology, literacy, and English for speakers of other languages. All in all The New York Public Library serves more than 18 million patrons who come through its doors annually and millions more around the globe who use its resources at www.nypl.org.

About Shmaltz Brewing Company
Shmaltz Brewing Company was acknowledged by Beverage World Magazine as "Best American Craft Brewer 2010" and won the "Best In Show 2010" title, after being named "Breakout Brand" for 2009. Shmaltz was recently named one of the "Top 20 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 over 8 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® with seven featured attractions including Coney Island Lager®, Albino Python®, Sword Swallower®, Human Blockhead®, Mermaid Pilsner®, Freaktoberfest®, and Luna Lager(TM). Proceeds help Coney Island USA, a 501(c)(3) Arts 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 over 25 states through over 30 wholesalers at more than 1500 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, The Today Show, Bravo, NPR's "Weekend Edition," New York Magazine, Newsweek, Elle, SELF, Men's Health, BUST, Playboy, Associated Press, Reuters, MSNBC, San Francisco Magazine, The Jerusalem Report, New York Jewish Week, Washington Post, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, MAXIM.com, Forbes.com, Smartmoney.com, Entrepreneur.com, and Epicurious.com.

Media Contacts:

The New York Public Library
Angela Montefinise | 212.592.7506 | angela_montefinise@nypl.org

Shmaltz Brewing Company
Jesse P. Cutler | 415.655.3431 | publicity@jpcutlermedia.com
www.shmaltzbrewing.com

TAP-NY Preview

2011-04-22T12:19:00.000-07:00

Adirondack Pub & Brewery - Lake George

Belgian White
Double IPA
Bear Naked Ale
Bourbon Barrell Double Mocha Stout

C.H. Evans/Albany Pump Station - Albany
Bandwagon Brew Pub - Ithaca
Barrier Brewing Co. - Oceanside
Blue Point Brewing Co. - Patchogue
Brewery Ommegang - Cooperstown
Brooklyn Brewery - Brooklyn
Brown's Brewing Co. - Troy
Butternuts Beer & Ale Co. - Garrattsville

Captain Lawrence Brewing - Pleasantville
Cave Mountain Brewing - Windham

Black IPA
Belgian White
Spring Wheat
Strokeface 400

*On Sunday, there is a possibility Cave Mountain will pour their Black IPA through their own "hop infuser" which is similiar to Dogfish Head's Randal the Enamel.

Chatham Brewing Co. - Chatham

Eight Barrell Super IPA
Maple Amber
ESB
Blonde Ale (Possibility)
Scotch Ale (Possibility)
Porter (Possibility)

Chelsea Brewing Co. - Manhattan
Cooperstown Brewing Co. - Cooperstown
Cortland Beer Co. - Cortland
Crossroads Brewing Co. - Athens
The Defiant Brewery - Pearl River

Muddy Creek Lager
Medusa IPA
Special Cask (Will be Unveiled Saturday)
Special Cask (Will be Unveiled Sunday)

Dundee Brewing Co. - Rochester
Empire Brewing Co. - Syracuse

Cream Ale
White Aphro
India Pale Ale
Wheatwine

Gilded Otter - New Paltz
Great Adirondack Brewing - Lake Placid
Great South Bay Brewery - Bay Shore
Greenport Harbor Brewery - Greenport
John Harvard's Brew House - Lake Grove
High Point Brewing Co. - Butler, NJ
Horseheads Brewing Co. - Horseheads

Hot-Jala-Heim
Pumpkin Ale
Blackhorse India Black Ale

Hyde Park/Skytop Steak House - Hyde Park & Kingston

SOB ESB
Highland Diesel Smoked Scotch Ale
Winkle Pilsner

Ithaca Beer Co. - Ithaca

Apricot Wheat
Brute
Flower Power
THIRTEEN
"and maybe a couple of other surprises"

Keegan Ales - Kingston
Kelso of Brooklyn - Brooklyn

India Pale Ale
Nut Brown Lager
Belgian Pale
Bourbon Barrel Aged Recessionator Doppelbock.

Lake Placid Pub & Brewery - Lake Placid

Olde Saratoga Brewing Co. - Saratoga Springs
The Peekskill Brewery - Peekskill
Rohrbach Brewing Co. - Rochester

Vanilla Porter
Scotch Ale
Railroad Street IPA

Roosterfish Brewing Co. - Watkins Glen
Saranac/Matt Brewing Co. - Utica
Shmaltz Brewing Co. - Saratoga Spgs. & Bklyn.
Sixpoint Craft Ales - Brooklyn
Southampton Ales and Lagers - Southampton
Three Heads Brewing - Rochester
Warwick Valley Winery Hard Ciders - Warwick

Long Islanders Vote for Beer of the Year

2011-04-21T20:11:00.000-07:00

Winners to be Announced at Golden Tap Awards Gala on May 19

BAY SHORE, NY. (April 21, 2011) - The Golden Tap Awards Gala, one of the premiere events of Long Island's first Craft Beer Week, will be held at the Boulton Center for the Performing Arts in Bay Shore, NY on May 19, 2011. Awards will be given in a number of "people's choice" categories, including Long Island Beer of the Year. Public voting begins on Thursday, April 21, 2011 at www.LongIslandCraftBeerWeek.com and will end at midnight on Thursday, May 12, 2011. Winners will remain confidential until publicly revealed at the awards gala.

Golden Taps will be awarded to winners in all aspects of the craft beer industry including people's choice for Best Beer Bar, Best New York State Brewery, Best Long Island Brew Pub, Best Long Island New Beer of the Year 2010, and the highest people's choice honor, Long Island Beer of the Year. In a separate poll, industry players will vote on Best Brewery Sales Rep.

The B.E.E.R (Brewers East End Revival) homebrew club will be presenting the first award of the evening to the winners of the 2011 homebrew competition. The L.I.B.M.E. (Long Island Beer and Malt Enthusiasts) homebrew club, sponsors of the Golden Tap Awards Gala, will present The Beer Pioneer Award to Long Island's Blue Point Brewing Company. "We are very honored to be selected for this great honor," said Mark Burford, co-owner of the Blue Point Brewing Company.

The Lifetime Achievement Award will be presented to Hap Boening, current president of local beer wholesaler, Boening Brothers, Inc. Hap joined the growing family-owned and operated business back in 1950 and, with the exception of 1952 and 1953 when he served in the Korean War, has spearheaded the expansion and growth of the Boening Brothers, Inc. distribution empire.

The emcee for the evening's festivities is Long Island funny man, comedian, Mr. Dan Wilson, best known for his appearances on MTV, A&E, HBO, ESPN and Lifetime. Presenters for the evening include representatives from the beer industry as well as local business owners.

A limited number of tickets will be available for sale to the general public. Tickets include admission to the semi-formal gala, beer sampling, and light fare provided by eatery Milk & Sugar. Tickets can be purchased through the Boulton Center for the Performing Arts box office located at 37 West Main Street in Bay Shore or via their website. Tickets are $55. This is a 21+ event. Funds raised will support Long Island Craft Beer Week (LICBW) and its charity partners. LICBW is a 501(c)3 entity.

Long Island Craft Beer Week will launch next month, May 13-22, 2011 with special events planned for both Nassau and Suffolk counties. The 10-day, island-wide event is a collaborative venture created to raise awareness of the thriving local craft beer culture and promote patronage at local establishments. www.LongIslandCraftBeerWeek.com.

Contact:
Lynda Calimano, VP Media
Starfish Junction Productions
631-940-7290
LyndaC@StarfishJunction.com

First Ever Long Island Craft Beer Week Set to Launch

2011-04-18T14:19:00.000-07:00

BAY SHORE, NY. (April 18, 2011) - The first ever Long Island Craft Beer Week will launch next month, May 13-22, 2011 with special events planned for both Nassau and Suffolk counties. The 10-day, island-wide event is a collaborative venture created to raise awareness of the thriving local craft beer culture and promote patronage at local establishments.

The Brewers Association, the trade association for U.S. brewing companies, reports that in 2010 the U.S. craft brewing industry saw volume increase 11 percent and retail sales dollars increase 12 percent over 2009. "Craft brewers' stories resonate with Americans who are choosing small, independent companies making delicious beers in more than 100 different styles," said Paul Gatza, director, Brewers Association.

Uniting local breweries, restaurants, retailers, bars, and business partners with beer enthusiasts, the first Long Island Craft Beer Week will be a celebration of beer, the making of beer, and the enjoyment of beer. Long Island's first Craft Beer Week will be filled with entertaining and educational beer events-including:
· The Golden Tap Awards Gala honoring Long Island's beer makers, innovators and pioneers held at the Boulton Center for the Performing Arts (Bay Shore).

· Breakfast with the Brewers at Carlyle on the Green (Farmingdale). Sponsored by ExecuLeaders and www.LongIslandBeerEvents.com.

· Golf Tournament & Beer Dinner (Wading River) featuringthe beers of Long Ireland Beer Company.

· SimulCask-the simultaneous tapping of beer casks at locations across Long Island, among them T.J. Finley's (Bay Shore), Bobbique (Patchogue), Great South Bay Brewery (Bay Shore), The Good Life (Massapequa Park), The Cortland (Bay Shore), and the Tap and Barrel (Smithtown), .

· Long Island Craft Beer & Casino Cruise Night aboard the Opus Casino Cruise Lines (Freeport). Sponsored by The Good Life.

· Cask Festival which will feature 10 casks from local and regional breweries. Hosted by T.J. Finley's (Bay Shore).

· Super Neat Peanut Butter and Jelly Time at The Cortland-adventurous beer enthusiasts can try a homebrew of PB&J beer paired with Uncrustables® from Smucker's® while raising funds for Little Shelter Animal Rescue.

· East Coast v. West Coast IPA Challenge hosted by Left Coast Kitchen and Cocktails (Merrick).

Meet the brewer nights, beer dinners, brewery tours, cooking classes, beer tastings and more will be hosted by participating breweries, bars, retailers and restaurant owners across the Island. The ever-growing list of events can be viewed at www.LongIslandCraftBeerWeek.com.

Different levels of sponsorship are available to venues who wish to host events during this celebration. Sponsorship includes featured advertising in the special pull out guide being prepared and distributed by Long Island Press as well as on the event website www.LongIslandCraftBeerWeek.com. Official Long Island Craft Beer Week sponsors include: WBAB 102.3, Long Island Press, The New York State Brewers Association, L.I.M.B.E. (Long Island Malt and Beer Enthusiasts) Homebrew Club, and www.LIBeerEvents.com, Long Island's local beer calendar.

Long Island Craft Beer Week is a non-profit organization overseen by an executive board comprised of brewery owners, distributors, restaurateurs, retailers, event marketers. The executive board will oversee the distribution of net proceeds to both local and national charities.

Contact:
Lynda Calimano, VP Media
Starfish Junction Productions
631-940-7290
LyndaC@StarfishJunction.com

The Vanderbilt to Host Belgian Beer Dinner with Brooklyn Brewery

2011-04-13T15:00:00.000-07:00

The Vanderbilt's latest beer dinner is being hosted by Brooklyn Brewery and culinary powerhouses, Garrett Oliver & Chef Saul Bolton. The Vanderbilt has created a menu of Belgian themed dishes to pair with the Brooklyn Brewery beers. This is the Prospect Heights restaurant's third run in their popular series of beer dinner prix fixe menus following those with Sixpoint and Dogfish Head. This next event is 4 courses, 5 beers for $50 on Tuesday, April 19th at 7:30 PM.

BEER DINNER MENU

Beer: Brooklyn Local 1

White Asparagus
Poached Egg, House-cured Pancetta, Sabayon
Beer: Brooklyner Weisse

Moules Frites
Bouchot Mussels, Pommes Frites, Aioli
Beer: Brooklyn Sorachi Ace

Belgian Trippe Sausage
Spring Vegetable Stoemp
Beer: Brooklyn Wild One

Waffle Cone
Belgian Chocolate, Orange Ice Cream, Pistachio
Beer: Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout
$50.00 per person
Takeaway: Belgian Crystal Beer Goblet

Pilsner Urquell Unveils Master Home Brewer Competition

2011-04-07T12:04:00.000-07:00

Competitions in New York City, Washington, D.C. and Chicago to award trips to Prague

CHICAGO (April 7, 2011) – In 1842, Josef Groll brewed the world’s first golden beer and revolutionized an entire industry. Pilsner Urquell, translated as “original source,” remains a revered beer, both for its importance in beer history, as well as its intricate brewing process, including use of soft water, Saaz hops, pale malts and triple decoction.

Pilsner Urquell is inviting home brewers throughout the U.S. to take their shot at brewing a Czech-style pilsner, aiming for the standard Groll first brewed nearly 170 years ago. Three winners have the chance to earn trips for two to Plzen, Czech Republic this fall to tour the historic brewery, as well as attend the International Master Bartender Competition in Prague.

The Pilsner Urquell Master Home Brewer competitions will take place in New York, Washington, D.C. and Chicago this August, inviting home brewers from across the country to take on this challenging beer style.

Each competition will feature a panel of experienced judges, including Vaclav Berka, the Pilsner Urquell Brew Master in Plzen. Contestants will need to bring along three 10 to 14-ounce bottles of their home brew. The judges will sample each beer and select winners based on the following criteria:

· 70% -- Accuracy to style (Czech-style pilsner)
· 15% -- Cleanliness (absence of off flavors)
· 15% -- Artistic impression

“Home brewing is becoming more and more popular, and these brewers keep getting more talented, so we’re excited to offer this challenging opportunity,” said Berka, who is only the sixth Pilsner Urquell Brew Master since 1842. “The competitors will need to brew carefully, but the potential prize, including their wonderful batch of beer, should be a strong incentive.”

The dates for the Pilsner Urquell Master Home Brewer competition are:

· New York, NY -- August 8, 2011
· Washington, D.C. -- August 10, 2011
· Chicago, IL -- August 12, 2011

Pilsner Urquell is limiting the competition in each city to the first 50 home brewers who reserve a spot by emailing their name, phone number and competition city to PilsnerUrquelUSA@gmail.com. Pilsner Urquell will follow up directly with contestants to share the exact time and location of the competitions. More information and official rules are available at Facebook.com/PilsnerUrquellUSA .

No purchase necessary. Contestants must be 21 or older, and a legal resident of the United States (except CA). Void in CA and where prohibited by law. Begins at or about on 04/04/11 and ends on 08/012/11. Log on to Facebook.com/PilsnerUrquellUSA for entry details and for official rules.

About Pilsner Urquell

Created in Plzen, Czech Republic in 1842, Pilsner Urquell revolutionized the brewing industry as the world’s first golden beer, creating a new style of beer that became known as pilsner, named after its city of origin. For more than a century and a half, Pilsner Urquell has been offering discerning beer drinkers a balanced and refreshing beer that has become the standard against which all others are compared. Nearly 90 percent of the world’s beer is a variation of the original golden beer, making pilsner the most popular beer style in the world and further establishing Pilsner Urquell as a true original. For more information visit www.pilsnerurquell.com.

For more information, contact:

Thomas Ryan
312-496-2970
Thomas.Ryan2@TenthAndBlake.com

Jim Furrer
212-994-7559
Jim.Furrer@rfbinder.com

Dogfish to Help DeCicco's Open New Bar

2011-04-04T15:17:00.000-07:00

Date: Thursday, April 14th

Time: 6-8 pm

Location: 50 Independent Way

Brewster, NY, 10509
Phone: (845) 278-0836

Join Elizabeth Lyons from Dogfish as DeCicco's in Brewster Opens New Bar. DeCicco's will have five different Dogfish beers on tap as well as 10 bottles for purchase. Customers will receive a Dogfish glass with each purchase while supplies last. Draft lines will include Red & White, Olde School, 90 Minute IPA on the Randall, My Antonia and bottles will include Namaste, Bitches Brew, Theobroma, Squall, Palo Santo Maron, and Chateau Jiahu.

Rohrbach Grand Opening of New Tasting Room

2011-03-30T16:50:00.000-07:00

Grand Opening

April 4th-8th 10am-5pm

April 9th 9am-3pm

Come help us celebrate the new Rohrbach tasting room at the Railroad Street Brewery.

As part of our celebration we will offer $1 off all growlers and 25% off all retail apparel.

Be there on Saturday to sample Rochester's

favorite Spring beer Red Wing (Red) Ale and to

take a tour of the brewery. Tours are offered every hour on the hour from 10am-2pm.

97 Railroad St

Rochester, NY 14609

585-546-8020

Hope to see you there!

John Urlaub

http://www.rohrbachs.com/

Blue Point Brewery To Tap World's Largest Cask

2011-03-30T16:45:00.000-07:00

PATCHOGUE, NY - March 29, 2011. Award-winning Long Island microbrewer, Blue Point Brewing Company, will tap the world's largest cask when it hosts the 7th annual Blue Point Cask Ales Festival on Saturday, April 9th, 2011 from 2:00-6:00 pm at the brewery headquarters in Patchogue, NY. This year's cask will be filled with BP Toxic Sludge, a limited-release black IPA, brewed to benefit Tri-State Bird Rescue and Research in support of their "Spreading Our Wings" Capital Campaign which provides relief to birds affected by BP's Gulf Coast oil spill. The Blue Point Brewery is located at 161 River Avenue in Patchogue, NY 11772. Tickets are $45 ($15 for designated drivers) and can be purchased at www.BluePointBrewing.com or at the brewery prior to event day. The event will also serve as a food drive for the Long Island Cares Harry Chapin Food Bank. Attendees are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item for donation. This is a 21+ event.

Cask Ale, or Cask Beer, is the term used in the U.S. to refer to unfiltered and unpasteurized beer that is conditioned and served directly from a cask. Attendees at the Blue Point Brewing Company event will be able to walk right up to the cask and get the freshest, highest quality beer they've ever tasted. "This is such a unique opportunity and such a fun event, we look forward to it all year long," said Mark Burford, Brewmaster at the Blue Point Brewing Company.

The Blue Point Brewing Company's cask holds nearly 10,000 pints of beer and, this year, is filled with BP Toxic Sludge, a new style Black IPA, hopped at four stages of the brewing process to combine a hoppy India Pale Ale with a richer, darker malt base for a full bodied beer that's big on flavor. For many, "this is a once in a lifetime opportunity to taste the beer right out of the tank like the brewers always do," said Burford.

More than 25 other breweries have been invited to attend and showcase their own special cask brews. Joining the lineup will be several of Long Island's hometown favorites, including Black Forest Brew Haus, Blind Bat Brewery, BrickHouse Brewery, Brooklyn Brewery, Great South Bay Brewery, Greenport Harbor Brewing Co., John Harvard's Brew House, Kelso of Brooklyn, Long Ireland Beer Company, and Southampton Ales & Lagers. Also scheduled to attend: Captain Lawrence Brewing Company (NY), Cricket Hill Brewery (NJ), Defiant Brewing Company (NY), Firestone Walker Brewing Company (CA), Green Flash Brewing Company (CA), Keegan Ales (NY), Peekskill Brewery (NY), Smuttynose Brewing Co. (NH), Southern Tier Brewing Company (NY), Stone Brewing Co. (CA), Stoudts Brewing Company (PA), Two Brothers Brewing Co. (IL), and others. Three of largest home brew clubs on Long Island, the Brewers East End Revival (B.E.E.R.), Long Island Beer and Malt Enthusiasts (LIMBE), and Rocky Point Artisan Brewers are preparing casks to be shared with festival attendees. Local BBQ restaurant and caterer, Bobbique, will offer food for sale. Live music will add to the day's festivities.

The Blue Point Cask Ales Festival will take place rain or shine on Saturday, April 9, 2011 from 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm at the Blue Point Brewing Company located at 161 River Ave., Patchogue, NY 11772. General Admission tickets are $45.00 each, designated driver tickets are $15.00. Tickets can be purchased online at www.BluePointBrewing.com or at the brewery prior to event day. A limited number of tickets will be sold. Once the event sells out, no additional tickets will be available. General Admission ticketholders will receive a half-pint English-style souvenir glass and six beer tasting tickets. They will also receive a coupon redeemable for one free half-gallon growler of beer on their next visit to the brewery. Only those 21 and over with valid photo ID will be admitted to the event. No children or pets permitted.

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Octavia's Porch to Host Innis & Gunn Beer Dinner

2011-03-08T15:13:00.001-08:00

Oak aged beers have been growing in popularity and availability for good reason. Their complexity and mellowness, combined with unexpected flavors, make for great drinking. And great eating.

On March 16, Octavia’s Porch will host an exclusive tasting dinner featuring the highly rated, oak aged beers of Innis & Gunn. To join these four special beers, Chef Nikki Cascone has crafted a special menu including Wild Mushroom Knishes with Beer Mustard and Apple Cake with Caramel Rum Sauce.

A representative from Innis & Gunn will be on hand to guide guests through the four beers, which include two new offerings only available in the U.K..

o Rum Cask: Sweet & spicy, with a mellow oak background. A limited bottling, aged in American Oak before being put in Navy Rum barrels for the remainder of the maturation process

o Winter Brew: Natural hints of ripe fruit, vanilla, and caramel. Every ingredient used to brew this beer has been selected for its intensity of flavor. Large amounts of pale ale and crystal malts impart the caramel fruit character, strength and body

o Canadian Brew: Brewed with rye grains and aged in Canadian Whiskey Barrels, then matured for a total of 71 days

o Original Innis & Gunn: Luxurious malt and toffee giving way to mellow oak with vanilla overtones. Balanced by the orange peel citrus character

For more information and to book a spot at the dinner, call the restaurant at 212-677- 4096 or reserve via e-mail at igbeerdinner@octaviasporch.com

Wednesday, March 16, 6:30-10:30 pm

$48 Tasting Menu

For the Table - Canadian Cask
assorted house made pickles
wild mushroom knishes - beer mustard

Soup & Salad - Original Innis & Gunn
beets – goat cheese, lamb bacon
potato escarole soup

Entree (choose one) - Winter Brew
smoked fish with red onion - cucumber relish and cauliflower puree
grilled Romanian steak with beer-bbq sauce, potato shilkas

Dessert - Rum Cask
apple cake with caramel rum sauce
beer egg cream

Octavia’s Porch
40 Avenue B (between 3rd and 4th Streets)
Subway: F to 2nd Avenue or Delancey
$48 for 4 courses with beer pairings
212-677-4096 or igbeerdinner@octaviasporch.com
http://www.octaviasporch.com/

Shmaltz Releases Vertical Jewbelation

2011-02-28T13:57:00.000-08:00

100% BARREL AGED, RELEASE #3

Shmaltz Brewing Releases Vertical Jewbelation®, Limited Edition Seasonal

Featuring a Blend of All Seven Recipes of Jewbelation® Aged in Sazerac 6-Year Rye Whiskey Barrels

New York, San Francisco, Beyond! – February 2011 America’s smallest, biggest and most award-winning Jewish (and now Sideshow Freak) Beer Company, Shmaltz Brewing kicks off 2011 with the special release of the barrel-aged Vertical Jewbelation® (10.5% alc). Vertical Jewbelation® is a very rare brew as it is a blend of all seven recipes of every past anniversary offering of Jewbelation® (8 – 14) barrel-aged in Sazerac 6-year
rye whiskey barrels throughout 2010. Vertical Jewbelation® is nationally available in 22 oz. bottles and a very limited amount of draft for select bars.

Vertical Jewbelation® is the latest release is Shmaltz's barrel aged series, and recently took home a Gold Medal at the World Beer Championships 2011. Beverage Tasting Institute, the host of the World Beer Championships, states, "Vertical Jewbelation® is a delicious beer to savor." RateBeer.com currently lists a 99-rating overall.

HE'BREW's R.I.P.A. on Rye®, the first in Shmaltz’s barrel aged series, won a Silver Medal in the Wood and Barrel Aged Strong Beer category at this year's Great American Beer Festival (Denver, CO), and also received a Silver Medal at the Festival of Wood and Barrel Aged Beer 2010 (Chicago, IL).

Brewed with the same number of malts, hops and alcohol percent matching its anniversary year, since its inception in 2004, Shmaltz’s Jewbelation® series has been touted by critics receiving top accolades including “5 Stars” from Celebrator Beer News, “Best Holiday Beer” by Pacific Brew News, and Playboy Magazine pegging Jewbelation Twelve® as one of the "Best Winter Brews." Imbibe Magazine named Jewbelation 14® one of the Top 50 Beers in the world. Jewbelation 14® (2010-11) even won “Best Christmas Beer” in a blind
holiday tasting from Northern California’s, SF Weekly. A recent issue of Beer Advocate (Volume II, Issue VIII) commented, “Today, Jeremy Cowan of Shmaltz Brewing Company is arguably making some of the bestcontract-brewed beers in America.” Shmaltz Brewing broke into the Top 100 Breweries in the World rankings(top 1%) this year in RateBeer’s annual survey.

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 20 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 over 8 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® with seven featured attractions including Coney Island Lager®, Albino Python®, Sword Swallower®, Human Blockhead®, Mermaid Pilsner®, Freaktoberfest®, and Luna Lager(TM). Proceeds help Coney Island USA, a
501(c)(3) Arts 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 over 25 states through over 30 wholesalers at more than 1500 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, The Today Show, Bravo, NPR's "Weekend Edition," New York Magazine, Newsweek, Elle, SELF, Men's Health, BUST,
Playboy, Associated Press, Reuters, MSNBC, San Francisco Magazine, The Jerusalem Report, New York Jewish Week, Washington Post, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, MAXIM.com, Forbes.com, Smartmoney.com, Entrepreneur.com, and Epicurious.com.

For more information, please visit http://www.shmaltzbrewing.com/

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Terrapin's Beer and Chocolate Beer Dinner

2011-02-27T11:10:00.000-08:00

The Vanderbilt to Host Dogfish Beer Dinner

2011-02-17T08:05:00.000-08:00

The Vanderbilt is pairing up with Dogfish Head Brewery for a St. Patrick's Day themed celebration. Brooklyn dining founding father, Chef Saul Bolton will dish out his take on Irish food while Elizabeth Lyons shares the taste and tale of Dogfish Head’s craft brewed ales with every course.

The Vanderbilt invites food and beer lovers alike to join them on March 15th for rounds of crispy fried eggs, slow roasted lamb, soda bread and of course, the perfect beer pairing.
Please check out the menu (below and attached) for a full look at what the Prospect Heights gastropub will be serving to celebrate their Irish brethren.

House Smoked Salmon
Beets, turnips, and horseradish
Pangea

Crispy Fried Egg
Blood Sausage and potato hash
Squall

Slow Roasted Lamb Shoulder
Potato, cabbage, and pearl onions
Red & White

Soda Bread Pain Perdue
Stout Ice Cream, cranberry compote
2007 Fort

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Narragansett Beer Arrives in New York

2011-02-15T16:25:00.000-08:00

NARRAGANSETT BEER SAYS “HI NEIGHBOR!” TO THE BIG APPLE

Beloved New England Heritage Brew Expands Distribution to New York City and Brooklyn

February 14, 2011; Providence, RI - Iconic New England brewer Narragansett Beer proudly announces expansion into the New York City market. Narragansett, (affectionately referred to as ‘Gansett) is now officially available for purchase at Manhattan and Brooklyn-area bars and package stores.

As New England’s biggest ‘neighbor’, ‘Gansett is thrilled to introduce their award-winning beer to New York City’s enthusiastic communities of beer fans, from Coney Island and Columbus Circle to Williamsburg and Washington Heights. Both Narragansett Lager & Light, as well as the brewer’s winter craft offering, Porter, are currently available in a number of New York bars including Professor Thom’s, Union Hall, Rattle and Hum and Good Beer as well as Whole Foods and Trader Joe’s. Narragansett’s additional craft brews, Bock, Summer, and Fest, will be offered seasonally in the spring, summer, and fall respectively.

“Narragansett’s expansion into New York is an exciting step for our company as we look to accelerate the growth momentum we’ve built over the past five years,” states Narragansett CEO Mark Hellendrung. “Supported by a solid team of business partners and New York-based ‘Gansett fans, we’re optimistic the brand’s rich character will be well received by the city.”

First brewed in 1890 by the “Original Six” team of founders, an entrepreneurial group of German immigrants, Narragansett was the largest brewer and top selling beer of New England for decades. During its glory days, the Cranston, Rhode Island brewery produced almost two million barrels of beer per year and employed roughly 850 workers. As the official beer of the Boston Red Sox for more than three decades, the brands ubiquitous slogan “Hi Neighbor! Have a ‘Gansett”, became well known to audiences far beyond New England through nationwide sports broadcasts.

Due to a series of acquisitions starting in the 1970s, relocation of ‘Gansett’s production to Indiana, and the eventual demolition of the original brewery in 1995, the brand quickly lost its market share along with its unique character.

In 2005, Mark Hellendrung, former President of Nantucket Nectars, was introduced to Narragansett after asking for something with a ‘little more character’ in a Newport, RI bar. That year, he and a group of enthusiastic investors purchased the rights to the company, and, ever since, have been working to rebuild the ‘Gansett name, creating the foundation necessary to reestablish Narragansett as a beloved brand once again.

Since that time, the company has marked major business milestones and gained much national acclaim for its family of straightforward, high-quality beers. Recent accolades include the World Beer Cup Bronze Medal for Best Lager, being named #1 Premium Lager by Beer Advocate, and beating out Sam Adams and Sapporo as Best Lager in the 18th Annual Great International Beer Festival.

In addition to New York, Narragansett is currently sold in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont, New Hampshire, Maine, Florida, Pennsylvania, and North Carolina.

ABOUT NARRAGANSETT BEER:

Narragansett Beer......Brewed since 1890, ‘Gansett is a straight-forward, quality beer that has been a New England tradition for generations, producing a classic family of award winning American lagers & ales. Today ‘Gansett is produced at top-rated breweries in Rochester, NY and Latrobe, PA, with their craft-brews being produced in Providence, RI and Pawcatuck, CT. Narragansett Lager is available for purchase in local restaurants, bars and liquor stores throughout New England, Florida, Southern New York, Eastern Pennsylvania, and Western North Carolina.

Thirsty for more? Visit: www.narragansettbeer.com.

Mayor Bloomberg To Cut The Ribbon For The Local Expansion Of The Brooklyn Brewery

2011-02-12T09:13:00.000-08:00

BROOKLYN, NY (Feb 2011) - New York Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg will cut the ribbon to inaugurate the local expansion of The Brooklyn Brewery on Monday, Feb 14, at 10am.

The mayor will join brewery President Steve Hindy, Brewmaster Garrett Oliver and partners Robin and Eric Ottaway at the 79 North 11th St brewery in the Williamsburg neighborhood. Also attending will be Borough President Marty Markowitz, Assemblyman Joe Lentol, state Senator Daniel Squadron and Peter Davidson of the Empire State Development Corp.

The $8 million expansion will increase the capacity of the Brooklyn brewery from 12,000 barrels a year (1 barrel = 14 cases of beer) to 120,000 barrels. Last year, the brewery sold 108,000 barrels of beer, most of it produced under contract at the Matt Brewery in Utica, NY.

"The expansion of our Brooklyn brewery means that most of our growth in the next three years will be in Brooklyn," said Hindy. "We expect to double our sales in the next three years."

The brewery grew by 20% in 2010 in spite of capacity limitations.

The Empire State Development Corp. gave the brewery an $800,000 grant for the project from the Downstate Revitalization Fund, which is aimed at spurring development and job creation in New York.

The Brooklyn Brewery was started in 1988 by Hindy, a former Middle East correspondent for The Associated Press, and his Brooklyn neighbor, Tom Potter, a former banker. Potter retired from the business in 2004, and he now is starting a distillery in Brooklyn, the New York Distilling Co.

Craft brewers like Brooklyn Brewery are growing rapidly at a time when overall beer consumption in the United States is falling. In 2009, beer consumption declined by 2.5% and in 2010 by 2%. Craft beer grew by 10% in both of those years. The Brooklyn Brewery grew by 20% in those years.

The Brooklyn Brewery searched unsuccessfully for more space to expand its Brooklyn operations over the past five years. "It wasn't until the economy tanked that we were able to negotiate a lease that we could live with," said Hindy. In the end, the brewery acquired space directly adjacent to the brewing facility they opened in 1996.

The expansion also will allow for tours and special events on weekdays. Previously, the only public hours were Friday 6-11pm, Saturdays noon-8pm and Sundays noon-6pm.

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BeerAdvocate & Sixpoint Launch "Beer for Beasts" in Brooklyn

2011-02-01T18:10:00.000-08:00

A Celebration of Beer, Food and People, for a Good Cause

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

(Brooklyn, NY - Feburary 1, 2011) BeerAdvocate and Sixpoint are joining forces to host a phenomenal cultural event showcasing creative beers, food, and people, all in the name of compassion toward animals. Beer for Beasts will be held on Saturday, March 26, 2011, at The Bell House, located in Gowanus section (149 7th Street) of Park Slope in Brooklyn, NY, with all proceeds benefiting The Humane Society of New York City.

"We've hosted over 30 beer fests, but Beer for Beasts has already become close to our hearts. We're excited to be working with our friends at Sixpoint to celebrate our passion for good beer, food, people, and our love for animals," said BeerAdvocate founder Todd Alström.

Making the event even more extraordinary, Sixpoint will present at least 16 brand new beers, all brewed exclusively for Beer for Beasts. Many of these beers will be collaborative brews, made with other members of the community at Sixpoint's facility. The beers at Beer for Beasts will be the cumulative effort of months of collaboration, mentorship, and "Mad Scientist" innovation, with each member of the Sixpoint staff proudly representing a brew of their own. "Our goal is to showcase a community overflowing with talent, and celebrate their ingenuity and genuine good spirit with our friends by fostering a really positive experience," said Shane Welch, Sixpoint Brewery President.

And to help kick off this annual event in raucous style will be live entertainment from JerseyFresh Burlesque and other local artists, plus beer-friendly food pairings from Calexico, Mile End, Pizza Moto, Prime Meats, and Brooklyn Soda Works.

Beer for Beasts tickets will be $60 (all inclusive) and available via Brown Paper Tickets. Ticket price includes access to one session (1-5pm or 6-10pm), all beer tastings, food, and entertainment. All attendees must be 21+ with a valid ID. Tickets go on sale Friday - February 4, 2011. Tickets are limited.

For more info: http://beerforbeasts.com

About BeerAdvocate
Founded in 1996 by brothers Jason & Todd Alström, BeerAdvocate (BA) is a global, grassroots network, powered by an independent community of beer enthusiasts and industry professionals who are dedicated to supporting and promoting beer. With their motto "Respect Beer." as a foundation, BA organizes multiple world-class beer fest, publishes BA magazine monthly (celebrating 50 issues in March 2011), and hots the largest consumer website for beer on planet Earth. http://beeradvocate.com

About Sixpoint
Sixpoint Brewery was born out of an 800 square foot garage in Brooklyn, New York City in 2004 by homebrewer Shane Welch, who had amassed over 1000 individual homebrew recipes. The brewery's name is derived from the ancient six-pointed brewers' star, which had symbolically adorned the walls and equipment of ancient breweries since at least the Medieval period. Sixpoint's motto is "Beer is Culture" to highlight the human trajectory - the earliest human civilizations were founded upon the cultivation of cereal grains for making beer. Sixpoint aims to perpetually inspire the art, creativity, and community generated through beer by acknowledging the history of the craft, while forging ahead to inspire culture in a modern setting. http://facebook.com/sixpoint

Related links:
http://thebellhouseny.com
http://humanesocietyny.org
http://calexicocart.com
http://mileendbrooklyn.com
http://pizzamotobklyn.com
http://frankspm.com
http://brooklynsodaworks.com

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Facebook: http://facebook.com/Beer4Beasts
Twitter: http://twitter.com/Beer4Beasts

Event links in the BA calendar:
Day Session: http://beeradvocate.com/events/info/41350
Night Session: http://beeradvocate.com/events/info/41351

'Get Real NY' -- the Ultimate Craft Beer & Food Experience -- Returns to NYC on March 19-20th 2011

2011-01-29T07:14:00.000-08:00

All-You-Can-Eat-&-Drink Festival Brings Together the Best of Craft & Cask Ales &; NYC's Best Bites

NEW YORK, Jan. 27, 2011 -- Get Real NY announced today that it is bringing back its Craft Beer &; Food Festival to the Altman Building in NYC's Flatiron District on Saturday, March 19, 2011 and Sunday, March 20, 2011 for two more days of free-flowing suds and nonstop local eats. The all-you-care-to-taste extravaganza is being held across four sessions: The Saturday "March Madness" Sessions on the 19th from 12-3 P.M. and 5-8 P.M. and the "Sunday Funday" Sessions on the 20th from 12-3 P.M. and 5-8 P.M. There will also be a VIP session each day from 4-8 P.M. featuring several extremely rare and limited quantity beers, special foods and tasting panels.

Each $65 general admission ticket comes with a souvenir glass and offers guests unlimited tasting of some of the best and rarest craft beers around, with an emphasis again this year on cask-conditioned ales. General admission tickets also include unlimited food sampling, admission to brewery discussion panels and live music entertainment.

For those looking to maximize their craft beer and food indulgence, $80 VIP tickets will be available and will include everything above in addition to one-hour early access to the festival, admission to a special VIP tasting room featuring several uber-rare and hard-to-find beers and access to brewery tasting panels and discussions

"We're very excited to be bringing Get Real NY back to NYC. I think all those in attendance would agree that last year's inaugural events in September were a blast and a great addition to NY Craft Beer Week. This year we've added more of everything that guests enjoyed last year….plus a few surprises like beer cocktails, a special VIP Tasting Lounge and more," says Patrick Donagher, Get Real Founder and Co-Owner of NYC's Rattle N Hum.

Attendees should expect this year's event to be bigger and better, with even more food and craft beer options. Get Real NY has partnered with local website Wined & Dined to expand the festival's food offerings to include beer-friendly bites from the city's best restaurants and food trucks.

"Imagine walking into your favorite beer bar, being handed a glass and getting unlimited and unfettered access to all the taps for 3 full hours. That's Get Real NY, only we have 80+ beers to choose from and unlimited food samplings from 20+ NYC restaurants and food trucks. It really doesn't get any better than this," says Andy Freedman of Wined & Dined.

Tickets are extremely limited and both sessions will SELL OUT. General Admission tickets are $65 and must be purchased in advance. VIP tickets are $80 and also must be purchased in advance. Beginning Friday, January 28, 2011, General Admission tickets will be offered for $55 for a limited time and only through BeerMenus.com. After this initial offer period expires, there will be no further price reductions through online coupon sites and all General Admission tickets will be $65 until sold out.

Designated Driver admission is also available for $25 and includes admission to the event only. This is a 21+ only event. For more information on purchasing tickets for the Get Real NY Craft Beer & Food Festival, please visit www.GetRealNY.com. Members of the local media and bloggers may arrange for credentials by contacting Andy Freedman at 917-892-9328. Companies interested in exhibiting or sponsoring, please call Patrick Donagher at 917-238-2449. Breweries interested in participating, please call Patrick Donagher at 917-238-2449

About Get Real NY

Get Real NY is a NYC-based festival production company focusing on the celebration of the best craft beer and local, artisanal food available. In addition to the Get Real NY Craft Beer & Food Experience, Get Real NY has plans for a Belgian Beer Festival and an All-American Beer Festival later this year.

Contact:

Patrick Donagher
917-238-2449
Patrick@GetRealNY.com

Andy Freedman
917-892-9328
Andy@WinedandDined.com

SOURCE: Get Real NY
http://www.GetRealNY.com

Brewery Ommegang 2011 Beer Release Schedule

2011-01-21T07:28:00.000-08:00

BREWERY OMMEGANG NEWS FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Jan 21, 2011
Use through: open Contact: Larry Bennett (larry@ommegang.com) 607-544-1802
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2011 OMMEGANG LIMITED EDITION BEER RELEASE SCHEDULE

(Cooperstown, New York) For 2011 we offer this Limited Edition release schedule to keep everyone well-informed well. Let us know what you think, and remember to take frequent breaks from the demanding job of journalism to enjoy a fine beer.

Ommegang Chocolate Indulgence, 7% ABV, Belgian-Style Stout 1/6 bbl draft and 750 ML bottle. January-March 2011

Brewed with roasted, caramel and chocolate malts, and enhanced with authentic Belgian chocolate, Indulgence lives up to its name. It’s dark, malty, roasty, with clear notes of chocolate, yet finishes dry. Indulgence makes a fine after-dinner or dessert beer when paired with tart desserts. The newly released 2011 beer is refined to sublime levels of chocolaty, malty, and decadent indulgence.

Gnomegang, 9.4% ABV, Belgian-style Strong Blonde Ale 1/6 bbl draft and 750 ML bottle. April-June 2011

Fermented with Chouffe yeast in primary fermentation. Filled with highly apparent clove aroma and flavor, followed by light caramel flavors with non-cloying candy sweetness. Fruit and citrus typically associated with Chouffe beers shines through. Oats and wheat in the mash help balance the body of the beer. The use of Chouffe yeast in primary fermentation is a house first for Ommegang, in an experiment to explore different yeast strains for their flavor and aroma potentials. Bottle conditioned with Ommegang yeast.

Q3 Tart beer, ABV tbd, Belgian-style ale 1/6 bbl draft and 750 ML bottle.

July-September 2011

This beer is still being created. It will probably have a simple blonde base, be fermented to 7-8% abv, and employ raspberry and pear. Brett and/or lactobacillus will make an appearance. The idea is a flavorful, aromatic, drinkable, moderately strong, fruit-enhanced ale. One that’s decidedly tart and/or funky and not at all sweet. The nine months in the works have been a joy.

Ommegang Adoration, 10% ABV, Belgian-style Strong Winter Ale 1/6 bbl draft and 750 ML bottle.

October-November 2011

Adoration continues the glorious Belgian tradition of highly-spiced, high-alcohol special winter ales. Deep mahogany-red in color, brewed with a luxurious mixture of Belgian specialty malts and spices. Spiced with coriander, cardamom, mace, grains of paradise, and sweet orange peel; blessed with deep maltiness and substantial warming. A fine sipping beer, it will also stand up to dense, dark, sweet desserts. Enjoy it fireside, at winter celebrations, or to elevate any occasion. Adoration is suitable for cellaring for many years.

SPECIAL NOTE:
Released as a 2010 Limited Edition, BPA was highly successful and is hereby promoted to be our sixth year-round brew.

Ommegang BPA, 6.2% ABV, Belgian-Style Pale Ale 1/6 & 1/2 bbl, 12-oz 4-pk, 750 ML bottle. Rolls out nationally in 2011.

Ommegang BPA is pale. It’s ale. And it’s Belgian-style. We’ve combined the delicious aromas and flavors of Belgian-style ale with more hops than we’ve ever put in a beer. A well-balanced, ample, hop character defines the ale. It offers citrus and tropical fruit aromatics and flavors, full body and lush white pillowy head. BPA employs Ommegang’s Belgian yeast, five malts, two hops, and lots of patience to brew. Finishing touches include dry-hopping with Cascade hops. Pairs with lighter fare, salads and seafood, yet has the character and body to hold up to spicy foods, pizzas, burgers. Also a superb session-style draft beer. Delightfully easy to drink, yet always interesting and engaging. Legendary Ommegang character, quality and balance -- in a totally new Belgian-style Pale Ale.

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Brewery Ommegang opened in 1997 to craft-brew fine Belgian-style ales. The brewery creates six ales year-round as well as a range of limited edition ales. The beers have won a national following by connoisseurs of fine beer and are distributed in over 44 states. Ommegang production and sales continue to grow and the company is in the process of significant physical expansion to meet demand. The brewery is located on a 136-acre farmstead in Cooperstown, New York and offers free daily tours and tastings, as well as a well-stocked brewery store and seasonal events. Ommegang is open every day of the year except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve day, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. For more information contact info@ommegang.com, call 1-800-544-1809, or visit www.ommegang.com.
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Beer Festival Heads to the Meadowlands

2010-12-19T08:54:00.000-08:00

First-Ever International Beer Festival To Be Held at Meadowlands Expo Center-Feb 5

SECAUCUS, NJ. December 15, 2010 - The biggest names in international brewing will gather at the Meadowlands Exposition Center at Harmon Meadows in Secaucus, NJ on Saturday, February 5, 2011 for the Expos first-ever international beer festival. This international beer tasting extravaganza will showcase more than 50 breweries from across the globe, each providing samples of their country's proudest brewing achievement. Shoulder to shoulder with some of America's best breweries will be amazing beer from Scotland, Japan, Germany, Czech Republic, Belgium, Italy, Ireland, Mexico, Poland, Colombia, Peru, and others.

The event offers beer enthusiasts a unique pay-one-price opportunity to try some foreign beers from foreign lands. "Based on the success of our International Great Beer Expos held in New York and Philadelphia, adding New Jersey was a natural addition to our beer event portfolio," said event producer, Andy Calimano of Starfish Junction Productions. "We have a great reputation in the craft beer and import markets. We help breweries and importers reach new customers and we offer beer lovers a fun opportunity to learn about and try new beers," he added.

In his recent Beverage Dynamics (March 2010) article titled "Import Status", Michael Sherer reports that image alone isn't enough to get consumers to trade up to imports. He states that
"brand traits like heritage, authenticity, unique ingredients, and taste can differentiate them and give consumers reasons to discover them." With the launch of this new International Great Beer Expo, "we hope to lead beer lovers from New Jersey on a fantastic trans-continental journey," added Mr. Calimano.

The International Great Beer Expo (www.GreatBeerExpo.com) will have two sessions: 12-4:00 pm and 5:30-9:00 pm. A limited number of tickets will be sold. Once the event sells out, no additional tickets will be available for purchase. Tickets are on sale now. Tickets are $40 each and can be purchased at the event website www.GreatBeerExpo.com/Meadowlands. Tickets include admission to the Expo, admission to special beer seminars, a souvenir tasting glass, and the freedom to enjoy a 2 oz. sample of any of the beers present at the Expo. Designated driver tickets are also available for $10 each. No one, including designated drivers, under 21 will be admitted and photo ID is required for entry. The Meadowlands Exposition Center at Harmon Meadow is located at 355 Plaza Drive, Secaucus, New Jersey 07095.

The secure "CLICK AND PRINT" ticketing at the event website (www.GreatBeerExpo.com/Meadowlands) makes a ticket to this event a fantastic last-minute gift idea. Buy the ticket at the event website then immediately print the ticket from a home computer. A wonderful reward for the last minute Christmas shopper.

This event will raise funds for the Beer For Brains Foundation, a national organization dedicated to bringing awareness of and offering hope to those afflicted with brain cancer. The event is sponsored in part by NJBeerEvents.com. The event is produced by Starfish Junction, co-producer of the Philly Craft Beer Fest (www.PhillyCraftBeerFest.com), named one of the "Top 10 Beer Festivals in America" by Forbes Traveler.

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Ellicottville Releases New Winter Seasonal Beers

2010-12-02T15:59:00.000-08:00

Ellicottville Brewing Company Makes Merry With Eclectic Mix of Seasonal Beers; Cherry, Vanilla and Sour Pear Just Some of the Flavors

Ellicottville Brewing Company (EBC) is doing its part to contribute to the holiday cheer with an impressive line-up of seasonal beers including such flavors as cherry, vanilla, chocolate and sour pear

Ellicottville, NY (PRWEB) December 2, 2010

In the wake of the recent and always popular Ellicottville Beer and Wine Festival and just in time for Christmas, Ellicottville Brewing Company (EBC) is doing its part to contribute to the holiday cheer with an impressive line-up of seasonal beers. Beers that are available to be enjoyed onsite at either the Ellicottville or Fredonia EBC restaurants, or in take-out Growlers as a unique gift or holiday treat.

Two of EBC’s shining stars at the Beer and Wine Festival – both small batch oak aged brews are now available on tap. There’s the St. Jacob’s Oak Aged Stout 9.0% ABV which features hints of both vanilla and chocolate. And there’s the Bourbon Barrel Belgian Boozies Ale, a double-fermented 7.0% ABV ale with sour apple and oak tannin flavors, along with hints of banana and coriander.

Also on tap and only available during special beer festivals and at Valentines is the Chocolate Cherry Bomb, an 8.2% ABV beer brewed with real cherries. A nitrogen-fed beer, the Chocolate Cherry Bomb pours like a Guinness (only tastes better) and has an extremely smooth finish.

Lastly, and in true Christmas spirit, there’s the Winter Witte, a 5.8% wheat beer with spicy coriander, orange and citrus lemon grass notes. The Winter Witte is available not only on tap but in bottled six packs.

These seasonal beers round out a solid line up of perennial favorite beers, with both the Ellicottville and Fredonia restaurants offering a total of 16 different varieties of beer on tap.

“This year more than ever, I think we’ve come up with a line up of beers that showcase some of the more popular flavors people like to enjoy during the holiday season,” notes Head Brewer Dan Minner. “As you can tell, we aren’t afraid to try different flavor combinations in order to come up with a beer that’s truly unique. That also helps to explain why we get involved in such processes as double fermentation or fermenting beer in casks.”

About EBC
Now in its 16th year of operation, Ellicottville Brewing Company is inspired by the great microbreweries of Vail and the west coast and adds its own unique Victorian charm with its old mill setting and its large turn-of-the century solid walnut and granite bar. Not content to be viewed as just a ‘brew pub’, EBC strives to be a great restaurant with an equally great selection of beer brewed on premises. In addition to its Ellicottville restaurant, EBC opened a second restaurant in Fredonia, New York in 2005. Recently, in keeping with its spirit of giving customers more, EBC installed a new tap system in its Ellicottville restaurant, bringing the total number of micro-brewed beers served at any given time to 15. Currently, EBC bottled beer is available in 5 different states across the country.

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Rattle N Hum to Host Sierra Nevada's 30th Anniversary

2010-11-19T16:14:00.000-08:00

Total Tap Takeover on November 30th Includes 40 Drafts & 4 Casks Ranging From Classic Sierra Nevada Favorites to Numerous Rare, Never-Before-Released Beers

NEW YORK, Nov. 19, 2010 /PRNewswire/ -- Rattle N Hum Bar & Kitchen, NYC's foremost craft beer and food destination (14 East 33rd Street; 212-481-1586), announced today that it has been "tapped" as the East Coast venue for Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.'s 30th Anniversary celebration. It was back in November 1980 that the first-ever batch of beer made it through the Sierra Nevada brewhouse, ushering-in a new era of interesting, hand-crafted and flavorful beer. Some of the founding Sierra Nevada pioneers and other members of the Sierra Nevada family will be making the eastward trek to Rattle N Hum for this historic occasion.

The festivities kick-off at Rattle N Hum on Tuesday, November 30, 2010 at 4 p.m. and include a total tap takeover with 40 Sierra Nevada beers on tap, as well as 4 rare casks and numerous special bottled offerings. In addition to favorites like the Pale Ale, Torpedo and Celebration Ale, Sierra Nevada is bringing out many beers that have never have been, and never again will be, poured on the East Coast. These exceedingly rare beers include Hellraiser—a Chocolate Chili Imperial Stout, Barrel-Aged Life & Limb -- a collaboration beer with Dogfish Head Brewery, Hopsichord, Almond Marzen Project and four of the special one-off 30th Anniversary Beers. Check out the full list of beers that will be poured at the event here.

Certain of the beers are available only in limited quantities, so guests are urged to arrive early to ensure they get to taste the ones they are most looking forward to.

Commenting on the special celebration, Rattle N Hum's Owner Patrick Donagher stated, "For countless craft beer lovers, Sierra Nevada has served as the gateway beer for their foray into the American craft beer renaissance. Sierra Nevada's beers are just as relevant today as they were 30 years ago. We at Rattle N Hum are proud to be hosting the East Coast celebration of this momentous occasion for the Sierra Nevada family."

Rattle N Hum Bar & Kitchen is located at East 33rd Street between Madison Avenue and 5th Avenue.

About Rattle N Hum Bar & Kitchen

With 40 rotating craft beers on tap, 4 casks on at all times, 100+ of specialty craft bottles and weekly brewery visits, Rattle N Hum has become NYC's go-to spot for all things craft beer. Rattle N Hum stands firmly by its motto "No Crap on Tap!"

Twitter: @RattleNHumBar

Facebook: Rattle N Hum Bar & Kitchen

Web Site: www.rattlenhumbarnyc.com

About Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

Sierra Nevada Brewing Co. was founded in 1980 as one of America's first microbreweries. Sierra Nevada is regarded as the standard of quality for American craft brewers and has won numerous awards for its beers and ales. http://www.sierranevada.com

Contact:

Patrick Donagher, 917-238-2449

Patrick@GetRealNY.com

Shmaltz Brewing Releases Three Limited-Edition Holiday Seasonal Products

2010-11-06T11:14:00.000-07:00

***For Immediate Release***

Media Contact:
Jesse P. Cutler
JP Cutler Media
415.655.3431
publicity@jpcutlermedia.com

THE TRINITY OF JEWBELATION!

Shmaltz Brewing Releases Three Limited-Edition Holiday Seasonal Products:

Jewbelation 14, HE'BREW Holiday Gift Pack, and Barrel-Aged Vertical Jewbelation

New York, San Francisco, Beyond! - November 5, 2010 America's smallest, biggest and most award-winning Jewish (and now Sideshow Freak) Beer Company, Shmaltz Brewing celebrates its 14th year of brewing with the special release of three of the Most Extreme Chanukah Offerings including Jewbelation 14® (Release Date: November 1, 2010), HE'BREW Holiday Gift Pack® (Release Date: November 1, 2010), and barrel-aged Vertical Jewbelation® (Release Date: December 1, 2010). Jewbelation 14® and Vertical Jewbelation® will be nationally available in 22 oz. bottles and a very limited amount of draft for select bars, and will also be available in 12 oz. bottles in the HE'BREW Holiday Gift Pack®.

Brewed with 14 malts, 14 hops, and soaring to 14% alc., Jewbelation 14® marks Shmaltz's boldest anniversary ale to date. Since its inception in 2004, Shmaltz's Jewbelation® series has been touted by critics receiving top accolades including "5 Stars" from Celebrator Beer News, "Best Holiday Beer" by Pacific Brew News, and Playboy Magazine pegging Jewbelation Twelve® as one of the "Best Winter Brews." A recent issue of Beer Advocate (Volume II, Issue VIII) commented, "Today, Jeremy Cowan of Shmaltz Brewing Company is arguably making some of the best contract-brewed beers in America."

HE'BREW Holiday Gift Pack® features all seven recipes of the award-winning Jewbelation® series (8 - 14) plus a bottle of the barrel-aged Vertical Jewbelation®. The 8-beer Gift Pack will come with a custom glass, Chanukah candles and instructions on how to build your own beer menorah, with artwork by Bay Area illustrator Chris Blair, and a very special addition of "A Chanukah Prayer" by San Francisco stand-up comedian and Chronicle cartoonist, Michael Capozzola.

Vertical Jewbelation® is a very rare brew as it is a blend of all seven recipes of Jewbelation® barrel-aged in Sazerac 6-year rye whiskey barrels throughout 2010.

In December 2010, Shmaltz will host special events at acclaimed beer bars across the country featuring all eight Jewbelation® beers for the eight nights of Chanukah. Detailed event information can be viewed on www.shmaltzbrewing.com.

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 20 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 over 8 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® with seven featured attractions including Coney Island Lager®, Albino Python®, Sword Swallower®, Human Blockhead®, Mermaid Pilsner®, Freaktoberfest®, and Luna Lager(TM). Proceeds help Coney Island USA, a 501(c)(3) Arts 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 over 25 states through over 30 wholesalers at more than 1500 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, The Today Show, Bravo, NPR's "Weekend Edition," New York Magazine, Newsweek, Elle, SELF, Men's Health, BUST, Playboy, Associated Press, Reuters, MSNBC, San Francisco Magazine, The Jerusalem Report, New York Jewish Week, Washington Post, Who Wants to Be a Millionaire, MAXIM.com, Forbes.com, Smartmoney.com, Entrepreneur.com, and Epicurious.com.

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

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"Beerituality" Screening at The Burp Castle

2010-10-19T13:36:00.000-07:00

On Sunday, November 7th, The Burp Castle will be hosting a special screening of "Beerituality". The film is produced by FAD Productions and centers around a bar's attempt to circumvent a new mayor's ban on alcohol. The screening will start at 3 pm and is free to attend, and the bar will operate as a cash bar. The event is open to anyone 21 and over.

The Burp Castle is located at 41 East 7th St., New York, NY.

http://burpcastlenyc.wordpress.com/

About Beerituality:

In the town of Brewster, few places are as popular as the Abbey Normal beer bar--at least until the country's most infamous anti-alcohol zealots, Reverend Jimmy Patrick arrives. The prohibitionist preacher maneuvers his way into the mayor's chair and wastes no time in launching a referendum to ban all alcohol. The charismatic holy roller manages to eke out narrow passage of the referendum, thus putting Abbey Normal out of business. However, the pub's owners find a loophole in the local ordinance--a special allowance for alcohol served during religious services--and cleverly transform the bar into St. Abbey the Normal, The Church of Beer.

http://www.beeritualitymovie.com/

Peekskill Brewery To Host 2nd Annual Birthday Bash

2010-10-05T11:57:00.000-07:00

For Immediate Release

Peekskill, NY- In celebration of its birthday, Peekskill Brewery will once again hold its Annual Birthday Bash on Saturday, October 9th. The bash is a one day festival beginning at 2 pm outdoors on Railroad Avenue outside the pub. Last year's event brought over 1,500 people and a higher attendance is expected this year.

An outdoor craft beer tenting housing 30 draught lines will feature Peekskill Brewery house beers in addition to other breweries including Captain Lawrence Brewing Co., Dogfish Head, Ithaca Beer & Soda, Blue Point Brewing Co., Brewery Ommegang, Lake Placid Brewery, Keegan Ales, Goose Island, Defiant Brewery, Southampton Brewery and Brooklyn Brewery. Beer tickets are sold separately and guests must be at least 21 years old to enter the beer tent. The Peekskill Brewery's additional 16 draught lines inside will also have specialty beers on draught that day. Free live music, a kids corner and arts and crafts vendors are all free to the public. A special Sprout Creek Farm/Captain Lawrence tasting table will also be featured.

Profits earned from games such as Hi-Striker, Bottle Cap Count and Ring Toss will benefit the Jan Peek Homeless Shelter. For the full lineup of vendors and music that day visit www.thepeekskillbrewery.com.

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Terrapin To Host Hudson Valley Farm & New York State Beer Dinner

2010-09-30T09:35:00.000-07:00

On October 14th Terrapin Restaurant will host

Thursday, October 14th 2010
5pm - 9pm $45/person
Reservations Required (845)-876-3330

lambic poached pear and camembert phyllo purse migliorelli farm pears, old chatham sheep herding company camembert
Brown's Raspberry Lambic ~ an american take on a classic belgian lambic 4.5% abv

butternut squash, beet, goat cheese, candied pecan and arugula salad with a meyer lemon vinaigrette migliorelli farms squash and beets, coach farms goat cheese and sky farms arugula
Sixpoint Pilsner ~ a crisp czech style pilsner 5.2% abv
Southampton Saison ~ a rustic farmhouse style saison 7.4% abv
Keegan 4 Philosophers ~ a golden belgian tripel style ale 8.0% abv

tart red currant sauce
served over your choice of:
1/2 poussin chicken, juniper brined pork chop, sirloin steak,or crispy polenta corn cake served with a pine nut crusted baked rutabaga and chestnut custard, brown sugar spaghetti squash and sauteed kale northwind farms chicken and pork, hudson valley cattle company sirloin migliorelli farms squash, corn and kale
Ithaca White Gold ~ a rustic pale wheat ale 8.0% abv
Southerntier Harvest ~ an american harvest extra special bitter 6.7% abv
Captain Lawrence Xtra Gold ~ a dry hopped golden belgian ale 10% abv

a trio of tapas creme brulee
pumpkin, yellow carrot, and sour apple~cinnamon
migliorelli farms pumpkin, carrots and apples
Blue Point Pumpkin Ale ~ a spiced pumpkin ale 6% abv
Brooklyn Monster Ale ~ an american barleywine style ale 10.8% abv
Ommegang Zuur ~ a classic flanders sour brown blended with cherry lambic 6% abv

Captain Lawrence Beer Dinner at The Vanderbilt

2010-09-29T08:18:00.000-07:00

On October 5th, The Vanderbilt will host another 5 course beer dinner. The restaurant is known for supporting local farms and businesses and using local ingredients. For this event, they've teamed up with Captain Lawrence Brewing Company, located nearby in Pleasantville, New York. The brewery was started by Scott Vaccaro, and has won numerous awards, including the Mathew Vassar Brewer Cup for Best Craft Brewery in the Hudson Valley.

Butternut Squash Soup
Pumpkin Ale

Crisp Calamari
radish, ponzu
Kolsch

Barbeque Pork Shoulder
local spinach, apricot
Smoked Porter

Braised short rib
green papaya, chili, lime
Xtra Gold

Fromage Blanc cheesecake
pistachio, blueberries
Birra De Gicco

$60.00 per person
October 5, 2010 @ 7:00PM

China Institute To Offer Dogfish Beer Lecture and Tasting

2010-09-28T14:05:00.000-07:00

On October 7th, the China Institute will host Dogfish Head's Sam Calagione for a lecture and tasting of his 'archeological' beers that have recipes that date back to ancient civilizations. Anyone intrested can purchase tickets here.

Archaeology of Beers: Tastings of Ancient Ales

This two-part series will be jointly hosted by Dogfish Head Brewery’s founder and president Sam Calagione, Dr. Patrick McGovern of the University of Pennsylvania, and Dr. Agnes Hsu, China Institute’s Resident Scholar and Consulting Archaeologist to UNESCO World Heritage Centre. Since 1999, Calagione has worked closely with McGovern, a leading molecular archaeologist at the University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology, to bring ancient brewing history back to life.

The first beer they created together was Midas Touch, based on molecular evidence found in a tomb in Turkey believed to have belonged to the legendary King Midas of Greek mythology.

The second ancient ale was Chateau Jiahu, based on an ingredient list unearthed from a 9000-year-old Chinese burial. This recipe is the earliest evidence of fermented beverage in the history of civilization—proving that drinks made from fermented grains (beer) have a longer history than beverages made from fermented grapes (wine). Chateau Jiahu was awarded the Specialty Beer Gold Medal at the 2009 Great American Beer Festival.

Their third creation, Theobroma (“Food of the Gods” in the Aztec language), is based on the chemical analysis of pottery fragments found in Honduras that showed evidence of the earliest known alcoholic chocolate drink used by early civilizations to toast special occasions. Tastings of this ancient trio will be complemented by other exotic and seasonal ales that have become signatures of Dogfish Head’s craft brew masters.

Part I of the series will be hosted by Sam Calagione, Founder and President of Dogfish Head Brewery, who is also starring in Brewed, a Discovery Channel series about the fascinating history of beer making.

Part II will feature an in-depth talk by Dr. Patrick McGovern, Scientific Director of the Biomolecular Archaeology Laboratory for Cuisine, Fermented Beverages, and Health at the University of Pennsylvania Museum and Adjunct Professor of Anthropology. He is the author of Ancient Wine: The Search for the Origins of Viniculture (2003) and Uncorking the Past: The Quest for Wine, Beer, and Other Alcoholic Beverages (2009), as well as over 100 periodical articles.

2010 Great American Beer Festival

2010-09-21T07:20:00.000-07:00

In 2009, 6 New York State breweries took home 8 medals. This year, three breweries took home four medals. The Belgian Summer Ale from Great Adirondack Brewing Company in Lake Placid, NY was a repeat winner in the French- and Belgian-Style Saison taking a Bronze medal after last year's silver.

Category: 16 American-Style Sour Ale - 39 Entries
Gold: Brute, Ithaca Beer Co., Ithaca, NY

Category: 64 French- and Belgian-Style Saison - 52 Entries
Bronze: Belgian Summer Ale, Great Adirondack Brewing Co., Lake Placid, NY

Category: 67 Belgian-Style Abbey Ale - 76 Entries
Bronze: Three Philosophers, Brewery Ommegang, Cooperstown, NY

Category: 72 Foreign-Style Stout - 33 Entries
Silver: Whiteface Stout, Great Adirondack Brewing Co., Lake Placid, NY

The Shmaltz Brewing Company took home a medal as well. While the company is based in San Francisco, all of the beer is brewed in New York, with an entire line being named after characters from the Coney Island Freakshow in Coney Island, NY. I am claiming them as a New York brewery. Sue me GABF.

Category: 18 Wood- and Barrel-Aged Strong Beer - 77 Entries
Silver: HE’BREW RIPA on RYE, Shmaltz Brewing Co., San Francisco, CA

Get Real NY Cask Beer Festival

2010-09-14T09:38:00.000-07:00

Editor's Note: Readers of The Foaming Head will receive a $5 discount off their ticket. Just enter foaminghead1 in the discount box.

On September 25th and 26th, the "Get Real NY” Beer Fest will offer New Yorkers one of the largest selections of cask ale in the country. The NY Craft Beer Week event will be hosted at the old Altman Building (135 West 18th Street, NYC, NY 10011) where 80 world wide cask conditioned beers will be paired with local food prepared by some of New York City's best known chefs. Rattle N Hum (www.Rattlenhumbarnyc.com) co-owner and event producer, Patrick Donagher says:

“Get Real NY is not only a celebration of the best cask beer and local food available but wine lovers will be given a run for their alcohol dollar and an unparalleled taste bud challenge. Get Real NY is not only a celebration of the best cask beer and local food available but wine lovers will be given a run for their alcohol dollar and an unparalleled taste bud challenge.”

Over twenty artisan vendors and restaurants have been invited to prepare three of their best house specials. Those dishes will be paired with 80 imported ales from around the world. Local brewers will man the home brew section, comparing brewing techniques and sharing brewing tips. Vice President of NYC Homebrewers Guild Chris Cuzme says: “We will have approximately 20 cask conditioned home brewed ales that will rival the pros.”

Guests are invited to a home brew Question and Answer period during each session. The two time winner of the Ninkasi Award (2004 and 2009) and undisputed king of home brewers Mr. Jamil Zainasheff is slated as special guest during the Saturday night session. Bill Sysak, better known in the inner circle of craft-beerdom as “Dr.” Bill Sysak, will oversee all the food pairings.

The challenge to wine lovers comes from both event producer Donagher and his top chef Erik Norlander. Both gentlemen maintain craft beers possess “a more complex flavor profile”. According to Norlander:

“A traditional pairing of food and wine is limited to the complexity of the wine’s taste profile but when you are pairing a ‘real beer’ with food, the world of tastes opens eightfold.”

While the doors are open to all, a special challenge is aimed at wine connoisseurs. Event producer Donagher says:

“Give me five minutes with the most die hard wine lover and I’ll have him or her converted to some of the best tasting cask conditioned beers in the world.”

This all New York vendor event runs from noon Saturday, September 25th until Sunday night when the last glass will be tipped at 8 PM. General admission tickets are $65 and come with a free tasting glass, while the $80 VIP tickets entitle guest to an added hour of food and beer tasting, special discounts to participating bars and restaurants and VIP tours of local breweries. VIP guests will also have a variety of special cask beer to taste and a personalized session with the VIP Brewers. Tickets can be purchased at: http://getrealny.eventbrite.com/.

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Contacts
Get Real NY
Michael J. Piazza, 917-415-5552
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or
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3rd Annual NY Craft Beer Week Is Coming!

2010-08-19T11:36:00.000-07:00

3rd Annual NY Craft Beer Week
September 24 - October 3, 2010

New York City's Top Craft Brewers, Celebrity Chefs, Beer Bars and Acclaimed Restaurants
Celebrate the Delicious Art of Craft Beer

Special Events in all Five Boroughs Featuring

Exclusive Press Preview Event at Brooklyn Brewery, 3rd Annual Freaktoberfest Boutique Beer & Music Festival, Get Real NY Cask Ale & Food Festival, Zagat Sponsored "Beer Pairing Menus," Voyage of the IPA Event, Celebrity Chef Food & Beer Pairing Dinners, Long Island City Beer Festival, Meet The Brewer Events, Beer Walks, Bike Tours and Much More

Plus a New Official Beer for NY Craft Beer Week: Geektoberfest,
and iPhone App for NY Craft Beer Week

New York, NY - August 17, 2010 - Internationally recognized as one of the top craft beer destinations in the world, the 3rd Annual NY Craft Beer Week presents an outstanding line-up of special events and promotions happening in all five boroughs from Friday, September 24 - Sunday, October 3, 2010. The 3rd Annual NY Craft Beer Week rounds up today's top craft breweries available in the city and local chefs, over 100 beer destinations and 30 renowned restaurants for a delicious showcase of local brews, specialty food and beer pairing menus, educational tastings and tours, boutique beer festivals, and the release of the official beer of the Week: Geektoberfest. Brewed by Shmaltz Brewing, Captain Lawrence Brewing, and Ithaca Beer Co., Geektoberfest is blended and barrel aged, and available on draft only for purchase at various craft beer bars across New York City.

New York City beer enthusiasts and foodies alike will have the opportunity to enjoy over 100 craft beer destinations with the much-anticipated NYC Beer Passport 2010, the official NY Craft Beer Week program and resource guide. Passports are $10, and patrons will receive promotional deals and discounts on selections from their favorite craft breweries at participating venues. Each venue will feature one specific brewery, and instead of paying $6 or $7 per glass of beer, it's only $3 for the same beer through the Passport program (Passports have an offer for one serving at each bar). A majority of the bars will also offer a promo of their choice through Labor Day 2011 to extend the Passport's value for those consumers unable to visit every bar during the Beer Week. Passports are available for purchase now at www.nycbeerweek.com and at each participating venue beginning September 9, 2010.

Passports include a calendar of all the featured events with a detailed description of each event, special editorial sections written by influential beer writers and industry insiders, FAQ's about NY Craft Beer Week, a list of all the participating restaurants with Zagat's "Beer Pairing Menus," a list of all the bars and retail outlets involved with NY Craft Beer Week, and much more. An iPhone app will become available in early September 2010 reflecting an interactive version of the Passport and NY Craft Beer Week website. The user interface will incorporate the iPhone software's ability to provide location based browsing of information for discovering the events in closest proximity to the user.

Please see the list below highlighting the special events and promotions happening during the 3rd Annual Craft Beer Week:

*Brooklyn Brewery Presents "Exclusive Press Preview Event" (Wednesday, September 8, 6:30 pm). Come celebrate the release of the NYC Beer Passport and get a hard-hat tour previewing Brooklyn Brewery's new brewing facilities. Fellow journalists and all participating breweries, bars, chefs, etc will enjoy locally produced artisan foods paired with craft beers provided by Brooklyn Brewery as well as other breweries.

*NYC Passport 2010. Passport holders have access to special promotions at 100+ craft beer venues all over New York City (during the Beer Week and throughout the next year)!

*Zagat Sponsored "Beer Pairing Menus". Happening throughout the entire Beer Week, Zagat will present three-course beer and food pairing menus at such prestigious places as Mas (farmhouse), Colicchio & Sons Tap Room, Eleven Madison Park, Blue Smoke, Megu and 25+ additional restaurants. Each restaurant has the option of pricing their dinner pairing for either $40, $65 or $90 per person.

*3rd Annual Freaktoberfest Boutique Beer & Music Festival (Rock Shop, Park Slope: Friday, September 24, 7 pm). Presented by Shmaltz Brewing Company, over 35 brewery owners will pour specialty beers while performers from the Coney Island Sideshow host the event and offer special performances alongside local indie-rock bands, burlesque dancers, and DJs. Freaktoberfest is the official "Opening Night Celebration" of NY Craft Beer Week.

*Get Real NY Cask Ale & Food Festival (135 W 18th Street, NYC: Saturday, September 25 & Sunday, September 26, Sessions at 12 pm & 5 pm, VIP Session from 4 pm - 5 pm). A one-of-a-kind tasting event, Get Real will have specialty cask-conditioned beers from all over the world (including several from NY area homebrewers) and an assortment of artisan eats from nearby restaurants specializing in locally sourced food. Event details can be found at getrealny.com.

*Voyage of the IPA w/ Brooklyn Brewery's Brewmaster Garrett Oliver (On board The Clipper City of Manhattan by Sail from South St Seaport: Saturday, October 2, 4:30 pm). Garrett Oliver and the brewing team at Brooklyn Brewery lead a hoppy journey into their brewing past with tastings of three Brooklyn IPAs and additional selections from Captain Lawrence and Goose Island. The event will take place on Manhattan by Sail's magnificent 158-foot schooner sailing around New York harbor featuring Garrett's tales of IPA's original heyday.

*Long Island City Craft Beer Festival (Water Taxi Beach: Saturday, September 25). Two sessions filled with an array of specialty craft beers will take place at this inimitable outdoor venue.

*Zagat Presents Beer Dinner (Mas (farmhouse): Wednesday, September 29). Acclaimed chef Galen Zamarra will team up with "Homebrew Chef" Sean Paxton to prepare a multi-course dinner featuring fine-dining preparations infused with beer-based ingredients. Each course will be paired with a unique beer from sponsoring and supporting breweries of NY Craft Beer Week.

*Brewer's Choice (City Winery: Thursday, September 30, 6pm). 15 Brewmasters present their best beers and favorite food pairings in an intimate walk around tasting event for more than 400 people.

*"Meet The Brewer" Events. Occurring at several participating beer bars throughout Beer Week, top NY craft brewers will offer extensive selections from their beer line-ups, and will offer tasting notes.

*Beer Walks. Hosted by Urban Oyster and other leading tour guides, some of the featured tours will include "Brewed in Brooklyn," "Fermented NY," "Food Cart Tour," "Bike Brooklyn Beer Blitz!," "Homebrewers Tour," and other tours taking place throughout the boroughs.

*Official Closing Celebration w/ Eleven Madison Park (Sunday, October 3). Hosted by Eleven Madison Park, the event will feature food prepared by Chef Daniel Humm with multiple brewers representing their standout craft beers.

Josh Schaffner, Director of NY Craft Beer Week, comments about the upcoming craft beer extravaganza, "Historically, beer was enjoyed throughout New York City by a diverse cross-section of its denizens and in all manner of everyday life. In the city today, there is an incredible community surrounding craft beer that is so exciting in the ways it presents beer more and more as that same staple of everyday life. We are delighted in the continually expanding offerings of the Beer Week to provide more and more outlets and ideas for everyone from all walks of life to be able to enjoy craft beer as prominently in our lives as our fore-bearers."

Brooklyn Brewery's Brewmaster Garret Oliver says, "NYC Beer Week is a great opportunity for people to check out the creativity and talent of New York's brewers. New York City is famous for having the best of everything, and NYC Beer Week is going to show off America's most diverse and exciting beer scene."

NY Craft Beer Week is proud to have Brooklyn Brewery as a sponsoring brewery, Zagat Survey as a food partner, All About Beer Magazine as the exclusive beer media partner, and Just Food as a charitable partner.

About NY Craft Beer Week
NY Craft Beer Week is an idea born to fully appreciate the quantity and quality of the bars around us, and the beer that they serve. There is good beer to be had all over the City, and this is your opportunity to try it all and experience our great city, and the beers to be found within its borders. It is as much about civic pride as it is about taking value in the splendors available to us. NY Craft Beer Week's focus is to fuse libation education with community appreciation, thereby giving patrons the opportunity to gain new favorite breweries, beers and bars to enhance their regular repertoire throughout the year. Learn more at: www.nycbeerweek.com.

About the Official Beer of NY Craft Beer Week: Geektoberfest
Brewed by Shmaltz Brewing, Captain Lawrence Brewing, and Ithaca Beer Co., Geektoberfest will feature a specific beer from each brewery to be blended and barrel-aged in whiskey barrels. All of the beers are originally brewed in the state of New York, and Geektoberfest will only be available on draft during NY Craft Beer Week. The beer represents each brewery and the folks at NY Craft Beer Week's exuberant appreciation of the mecca they call home, New York.

Vermont Beer Night at Mudville9

2010-08-17T16:16:00.000-07:00

On Thursday, August 26th Mudville9 will host a Vermont Beer Night. The bar will be featuring beers from Wolavers, Otter Creek, and Magic Hat, and will have free samples, and giveaways for those in attendance.

Mudville9
126 Chambers Street
212-964-9464
http://www.mudville9.com/

Blue Point Brews Beer For Gulf Coast Charity

2010-08-04T09:07:00.000-07:00

Long Island, NY (August 3, 2010) – As American’s attention spans for the Deep Water Horizon oil spill begin to wane, Blue Point Brewing Company today announced a batch of charity brew created specifically to help birds hurt by oil spills, both now and in the future. The Black IPA (India Pale Ale) called Toxic Sludge will be available for distribution in draft and 22 oz bottles just in time for fall migration.

Blue Point will donate 100% of net proceeds from Toxic Sludge to Delaware-based Tri-State Bird Rescue and Research to fund their Spreading Our Wings Campaign and long term efforts to build a Wildlife Response Annex.

To help jumpstart fundraising efforts, starting today “Save the Buffleheads” T-shirts will be sold online for $25 at www.bptoxicsludge.com. The smallest diving duck in North America, the Bufflehead breeds in Canada and winters off the Gulf Coast.

Tri-State Bird Rescue & Research is an internationally recognized, licensed, nonprofit wildlife rehabilitation organization that cares for nearly 3,000 injured, orphaned, and oiled native wild birds each year ranging from hummingbirds to eagles. Tri-State is currently leading the wildlife rehabilitation response to the oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico. For more information, visit www.tristatebird.org.

Founded in 1998, Long Island, NY-based Blue Point Brewing is best known for its flagship brand, Toasted Lager that won Gold at the World Beer Cup in 2006. Blue Point brands are currently distributed in 12 states including MA, RI, NH, CT, NY, NJ, PA, DE, MD, VA, NC and FL as well as the District of Columbia. To learn more, visit www.bluepointbrewing.com.

Village Pourhouse Offers Craft Beer Events

2010-07-20T09:10:00.000-07:00

The Village Pourhouse is a major destinations for beer lovers in New York City. With both an uptown and and downtown location, it is easily accessible and offers a great environment. The Pourhouse is putting on several craft beer events this Summer. First, they will be hosting a Brewery of the Month beer tasting this month featuring product from Flying Dog Brewery. Tickets start at $25.00.

Second, the Village Pourhouse will be hosting their first ever Booze Cruise in August! This event will take place aboard the "Star of Palm Beach" boat and feature drinking, dancing, and contests. Boarding will take place at Pier #40, which is located at West Houston Street and the West Side Highway. Tickets start at $20.00 and VIP Packages are available.

Village Pourhouse
64 Third Avenue
New York, New York 10003

Brewery of the Month Beer Tastings
July 28th
7pm

Booze Cruise
August 7th
8pm

Buy tickets at https://villagepourhouse.ticketleap.com/
For more information on their events you may visit http://www.villagepourhouse.com/

In addition, the Village Pourhouse is also working together with Hudson Terrace to present another beer event. Every Friday between July 16th and August 27th, they will host a Beer Garden Beer Tasting presented by the Village Pourhouse. Attendees will be able to taste 5-6 different beers per event and learn about them from a participating brewery representative. Beer aficionados and casual drinkers alike will appreciate this event.

Hudson Terrace
621 W. 46th Street
New York, New York 10036

Beer Garden Beer Tasting
Fridays, July 16th - August 27th
6pm

Tickets start at $20.00.

Buy tickets at https://hudsonterrace.ticketleap.com/
For more information on their events you may visit http://www.hudsonterracenyc.com/

Terrapin Hudson Valley Farm & New York State Beer Dinner

2010-07-08T10:13:00.000-07:00

Hudson Valley Farm
&
New York State Beer Dinner
Thursday, July 22, 2010
5pm - 9pm
$39/person

Reservations Required - (845) 876-3330

sliced fresh summer peach, camembert and arugula crostini migliorelli peaches, sky farm arugula, old chatham sheep herding company camembert
Ommegang Witte ~ a classic belgian style white ale 4.5%abv

toussant cheese fondu with roasted vegetables and wild mushroom stuffed squash blossom migliorelli farm squash blossom and vegetables, sprout creek toussant cheese
Captain Lawrence Kolsh ~ a crisp pilsner style ale 5.5%abv
Keegan Old Capitol ~ a crisp, refreshing golden ale 4.8%abv
Brooklyn Sorachi Ace ~ a single hop, golden belgian saison style ale 7.6%abv

sauteed black trumpet & chanterelle mushrooms
served over your choice of:
half roasted chicken, grilled sirloin, or sweet summer corn cake served with carrot mashed and sauteed kale migliorelli farm carrots and kale, northwind farms chicken, hudson valley cattle company sirloin, wild local mushrooms provided by leigha
Bluepoint RastafaRye ~ a crisp, hoppy rye ale 7.5%abv
Wagner Valley Oatmeal Stout ~ a robust, earthy oatmeal stout 5.5%abv
Six Point Brownstone Ale ~ a rich, malty brown ale 5.7%abv

house made black forest ice cream cake
chocolate cherry ice cream on devils food cake coated in a hard chocolate shell
migliorelli farm cherries, hudson valley fresh cream
Ithaca 12 ~ a dark belgian style quadruple anniversary ale 12%abv
Brown's Whiskey Porter ~ a smooth, rich porter aged in whiskey barrels 5.75%abv
Southern Tier Creme Brulee ~ a rich, creamy imperial milk stout brewed with vanilla ~9.2%abv

Terrapin Restaurant is located at:

6426 Montgomery St
Rhinebeck, NY 12572
Phone: 845.876.3330
Fax: 845.876.6274

Captain Lawrence Brewing Company Beer Dinner at The Vanderbilt

2010-07-08T08:06:00.000-07:00

The Vanderbilt and Captain Lawrence Brewing Company Beer Dinner
$60.00 per person
July 27th 2010 @ 7:00 pm

Bouche
Special Beer

Crisp Calamari
radish, ponzu
Kolsch

Barbeque Pork Shoulder
local spinach, apricot
Smoked Porter

Braised short rib
green papaya, chili, lime
Xtra Gold

Fromage Blanc cheesecake
pistachio, blueberries
Birra de Cicco

Call or email for reservations
570 Vanderbilt Avenue @ Bergen
718.623.0570
info@thevanderbiltnyc.com

Village Pourhouse To Offer Two Craft Beer Events

2010-06-20T13:25:00.000-07:00

Summer Destination Beer Tasting at the Village Pourhouse

Thursday June 24th at 6:30pm

$30 person

Just because you're stuck in the city this summer doesn't mean you can't enjoy a taste of the most popular vacation destinations! Led by our beer sommelier, this tasting includes a variety of beers from breweries in summer hot spots- from Hawaii to Nantucket in one evening.

Featuring:

Fire Island Lighthouse Ale
Fire Island Red Wagon IPA
- South Hampton Double White
- South Hampton Alt Bier
- Kona Pipeline Porter
- Heavy Seas Loose Canon- Baltimore
- Cisco Whale Tail Pale Ale (only outdoor brewery) Nantucket, MA

villagepourhouse.ticketleap.com

Village Pourhouse
64 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10003
www.villagepourhouse.com
212.979.BEER (2337)
info@villagepourhouse.com

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Become a Fan: www.facebook.com/village.pourhouse

2nd Annual Village Pourhouse Brewfest
July 17th
1pm to 3pm

Join us for our 2nd Annual Village Pourhouse Brewfest- sample a selection of over 50 beers- including a variety of seasonal and specialty craft beers. Meet brand representatives to answer your questions and giveaways all afternoon.

$35/person
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Village Pourhouse
64 Third Avenue
New York, NY 10003
www.villagepourhouse.com
212.979.BEER (2337)
info@villagepourhouse.com

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Finger Lakes Riesling Festival To Host New York Breweries

2010-06-14T13:13:00.000-07:00

In addition to great wine, live entertainment, and local food, this year's Finger Lakes Reisling Festival will feature several New York State craft breweries. Brooklyn Brewery, North American Breweries (Genesee), Saranac Beer, Rooster Fish Brewing, Ithaca Beer and Soda Company, Southern Tier Brewing Company, and Ellicottville Brewing Company will all be pouring their beers in the craft beer tent.

The Festival attracted 25,000 to the Canandaigua area last year while raising more than $35,000 for the Canandaigua Family YMCA. In addition to the new Beer Tent, the Festival has also added a Car Show, Battle of the Bands Competition and horse-drawn carriage rides.

Finger Lakes Riesling Festival

August 14-15, 2010

Lakeshore Drive & Pier, Canandaigua, New York

http://www.rieslingfestival.com/

New York Brewers To Brew "Super" Beer

2010-06-11T17:49:00.000-07:00

Five of New York's best brewers will gather on June 18th to brew a collaborative brew called "Super Friends". Phil Leinhart of Brewery Ommegang, Phil Markowski of Southampton Publick House, Scott Vaccaro of Captain Lawrence Brewing Company, Jeff O'Neil and Eric Kugeman from Ithaca Beer Company will be joined by Steve Altimari from Valley Brewing Company and Casey Hughes from Flying Fish Brewing Company at the Ithaca Beer Company in Ithaca, NY.

After brewing the beer, the brewers will host a beer night at Korova on the Commons in Ithaca, starting at 8 p.m.

The Super Friends beer will be available on tap at the Ithaca Beer Co.’s Tasting Room and select Manhattan bars in late July. The official release date will be posted on the Ithaca Beer Company's website.

Long Island Beer and Wine Dinner To Benefit Chairities

2010-06-02T14:21:00.000-07:00

BELLPORT, NY-JUNE 1, 2010. Raising funds for three worthy Long Island non-profit groups, Camp Pa-qua-tuck, Lighthouse Mission, and the Bellport High School Scholarship Fund, an evening of great food and drink is planned for Thursday, June 10th, 2010 from 6-10pm at the Bellport Country Club located at 40 South Country Road, Bellport, NY 11713. The event is sponsored by the Bellport Chamber of Commerce, South Shore Wine & Liquors, and Bellport Cold Beer and Soda. Tickets are $37.25 when purchased online in advance at www.bellportbeer.com or $45 if purchased at the door on event day.

"We are so grateful for the local support," said Dave Schultzer, owner of Bellport Beer & Soda and one of the event organizers. "When everyone pulls together for these charities, great things can happen. The Long Island breweries jumped in as soon as I made the calls. It will be a fun time for all," he added. The event includes beer and wine sampling from the top Long Island producers. Established breweries like Blue Point Brewing Co. and Southampton Ales & Lagers will be joined by some of Long Island's newest breweries, including Great South Bay Brewery, Fire Island Beer Co., Greenport Harbor Brewing Co., Long Ireland Beer Company, and Barrier Brewing Co. Some of the region's best breweries, including Samuel Adams, will also be in attendance serving their best craft beers to event attendees.

Avino's Italian Table, The Bellport, Meritage, Pine Grove Inn, Porters On The Lane, Chachama Grill, and the South Country Inn are among the many restaurants who are participating in this evening of great food, wine and beer.

The beneficiaries of the event are three worthy groups. Located in Center Moriches, Camp Pa-Qua-Tuck www.camppaquatuck.com helps children and adults with disabilities achieve equality, dignity, and maximum independence through a safe and quality program of camping, recreation, and education in a summer-time environment. The Lighthouse Mission (Patchogue, NY) runs several programs throughout the year to help the thousands of Long Island families in need (www.lighthousemission.net), and the Bellport High School scholarship fund which will help educate today's youth by making advanced education more affordable for Long Island teens and their families.

"I'm sure the local community will come out once again to support this annual event. It will be a wonderful night with great give-backs to fellow Long Islanders," said Schultzer. For tickets and information, visit www.bellportbeer.com or call 631-286-0760.

“WillPoint Pub Crawl Benefitting the American Cancer Society” Sponsored by Red Star

2010-05-20T15:18:00.000-07:00

BROOKLYN, NEW YORK. May 14, 2010 – Red Star Bar, Brooklyn’s premier sports bar
and event space will present the first annual “Will Point Pub Crawl” on Saturday,
May 22, 2010 in the Williamsburg and Greenpoint neighborhoods of Brooklyn.

Nine of the most popular watering holes in the Williamsburg/Greenpoint area will
join forces in the pub crawl set to kick off at 3PM. All participating bars will
donate $150 dollars to the American Cancer Society and $1 for every drink sold.

Beginning at the Bedford L train at Spike Hill and the Brooklyn Ale House at 3PM
patrons can pick up a “crawl card”, a drink to benefit the American Cancer Society
and most importantly a stamp! Crawl up Bedford Ave into Greenpoint, purchase a drink
at every participating pub and get your crawl card stamped along the way to receive
a completion prize at Red Star, and automatically be entered into a grand prize
raffle!

Red Star Bar, known for its great sports and popular New American gastro pub style
menu, will close the crawl with raffles, prizes, and will host the official after
party!

"We are thrilled to be involved in such a great cause. Like so many of us, raising
money for Cancer research and awareness is a cause that is very close to my heart.
Bringing Williamsburg, Greenpoint and the people of New York together to raise money
for the American Cancer Society is something Red Star is thrilled to be
spearheading." – Eric Hall, General Manager, Red Star Bar.

What a better way to spend a Saturday afternoon than hanging out with your friends,
and meeting new ones, at some of the best bars in Brooklyn all while benefitting, an
amazing cause, the American Cancer Society.

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Will Point Pub Crawl Participants:

Spike Hill (Bedford and N.7th)
Brooklyn Ale House (Berry and N. 8th)
Soft Spot (Bedford, between N. 9th and N.10th)
Mugs Ale House (Bedford and N.10th)
The Gibson (Bedford and N. 11th)
The Gutter (N. 14th between Berry and Wythe)
Shayz Lounge (Franklin between Milton and Greenpoint)
The Black Rabbit (Greenpoint between Franklin and Manhattan)
Red Star (37 Greenpoint Ave, at the corner of West)

Shmaltz To Host Brooklyn Bar Crawl

2010-05-12T14:45:00.000-07:00

Shmaltz Brewing Company, handcrafters of HE'BREW- The Chosen Beer® and the new Coney Island Craft Lagers®, is excited to announce the Coney Island Bar Crawl happening on 4th Avenue in Brooklyn, NY on Thursday, May 20 as part of American Craft Beer Week. Come join Shmaltz Brewing ringleaders Matt Polacheck, Melissa Komadina, and Sean Lynch along with Coney Island Sideshow performers Donny Vomit (Human Blockhead) and Heather Holiday (Sword Swallower) for an outrageous evening of delicious craft beers and astonishing Freak Show performances at each stop. The Coney Island Bar Crawl will hit four bars each for 45 minutes. The crawl starts at Mission Dolores at 7 pm, then heads to Cherry Tree (8 pm), 4th Avenue Pub (9 pm), and ends at Pacific Standard (9:45 pm). $1 off HE'BREW® and Coney Island® drafts while the crawl is at each stop. There is no cover, but donations for Donny and Heather will be accepted.

Defiant IPA on Cask

2010-04-30T09:25:00.000-07:00

Last month, I stopped into Aroma Thyme Bistro in Ellenville, NY for their monthly cask beer night. Marcus decided to go local with an IPA from Defiant Brewing Company in Pearl River.

The IPA poured a hazy, golden orange yellow color with a thin, off white, bubbly white head. The nose had a distinct floral hop aroma with a little malt sprinkled in. The body was smooth, no carbonation with some more malt, a little honey, and some very interesting tea-like flavors. The finish was a nice mixture of dry and bitter. Overall, this was a a great brew to throw in a cask. I thought the body was well balanced and the hops rounded out nicely. This is a very solid offering from Defiant.

2010 Flour City Brewer's Fest Is Canceled

2010-04-29T11:30:00.000-07:00

One of my favorite things about the craft beer community are the various festivals that take place across the state. These festivals allow beer lovers to sample plenty of beers, meet some of the people who brew their favorite beer, and socialize with fellow craft beer nuts. One of the better beer festivals in the state is the Flour City Brewer's Fest in Rochester, NY. We attended last year's brewer's fest and had a great time.

Unfortunately the 2010 Flour City Brewer's Fest has been canceled. Last week we received an e-mail from Rohrbachs who runs the Fest. Owner John Urlaub writes: "The main reason for suspending the festival for a year is due to many ambiguous regulations from the State Liquor Authority that we would like to get clarification on before hosting another brewer’s fest."

The good news is that the FCBF will be return in 2011. Rohrbachs is planning on making several changes to the Fest and has asked for input. If you have any feedback, you can e-mail him at john@rohrbachs.com .

Empire Brewing Company's White Aphro

2010-04-28T11:50:00.000-07:00

Ommegang Names New Beer

2010-04-05T13:01:00.000-07:00

Ommegang's 2010 Innovation program is off to a great start and details on the next few beers are starting to be released.

Stan Hieronymus over at Brew Like a Monk writes that Ommegang has announced the name of their sour ale that will be released in July/August.

he label states: “Zuur – or Sour – is our collaborative Flemish sour brown ale. A beer whose style arises from the mists of brewing history. It uses mixed fermentation, real fruit, significant aging, and master blending.

All of these are ancient and revered Belgian techniques. This unique Flemish sour brown ale is complex, tart with a touch of sweetness, lightly malty and gently hopped. Zuur is a unique blend created in collaboration between Brewery Ommegang and Brouwerij Liefmans.”

Here is the schedule for Ommegang's 2010 Innovation Program.

-- Jan-Feb: Ommegang Chocolate Indulgence Stout. Very slightly revised for the 2010 edition.

-- March-April: The new Ommegang BPA (Belgian-style Pale Ale). It’s 5.8%, with citrus and tropical fruit aromas.

-- May-June: Ommegang Tripel (the name is not yet confirmed). Around 9%, spiced.

UPDATE: Check out our review of the Ommegang tripel!

-- July-August: Ommegang Sour Ale. Around 6%. This is an Oud Bruin style beer made in collaboration with Liefmans of Belgium. Name to be determined.

-- September-October: Ommegang Scotch Ale. A new Belgo-Scotch mash-up, Bennett says. The name and recipe are still under construction.

-- November-December: Ommegang Adoration returns. It’s 10%, malty , big and spicy. May be tweaked a bit.

Beers of the World to Open New Location

2010-04-05T09:34:00.000-07:00

The Rochester Democrat and Chronicle is reporting that the Angotti Beverage Corporation will be opening a new Beers of the World in Henrietta. The new store will join the other two Beers of the World locations currently in Henrietta and Batavia.

The new store will be located in the former Wegmans store at 2599 E. Henrietta Road and should be open by June.

Beers of the World is a must stop for any craft beer fan visiting Rochester. They already have one of the biggest beer selections in the country, and the new location will house one of the biggest beer stores in the country in terms of square footage.

Did You Know? Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout

2010-03-17T16:08:00.001-07:00

Did you know that Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout was the first beer in the country to be labled as a "chocolate stout"?

Peekskill Brewery Pairings for Hudson Valley Restaurant Week

2010-03-10T12:40:00.000-08:00

For the duration of Hudson Valley Restaurant Week, The Peekskill Brewery will be showcasing local ingredients on its prix fixe menu, but will also be offering Hudson Valley Beers and Wine to be paired with menu items. To further capture the essence of Hudson Valley Restaurant Week, The Peekskill Brewery will specially pair beers from The Peekskill Brewery, Keegan Ales (Kingston, NY), Defiant Brewing Co. (Pearl River, NY), Captain Lawerence Brewing Co., (Pleasantville, NY) and Ithaca Beer Co. (Ithaca, NY). Menu items will also be paired with wines and spirits from Millbrook Vineyard (Millbrook, NY), Whitecliff Vineyard (Gardiner, NY), Warwick Valley Winery & Distillery (Warwick, NY) and Tuthilltown Spirits (Gardiner, NY). The prix fixe menu can be ordered stand only at $28 or with pairings for $40. Call 914-734-2337 for reservations or visit www.opentable.com. Menu will be available from March 15th-March 28th.

Prix Fixe Dinner Menu
3 Courses/$28
Paired with Hudson Valley Beers or Wine/$40

FIRST COURSE
(choice of)

Mixed Green Salad
Pickled Radish, Toasted Almonds, Sherry Vinaigrette

Crispy Pork Belly
Braised Red Cabbage, Soft-boiled Egg

Pureé of Tomato Soup
Topped with Parmesan Tuille

SECOND COURSE
(choice of)

Cumin-crusted Pork Loin
Compote of Local Apples, Mountain Products
Smokehouse Bacon, Wild Rice

Seared Salmon
Preserved Lemon, Goat Cheese, Roasted Baby Beets, Wild Rice

Grilled Flatiron Steak
Cumin Marinade, Butternut Squash Purée, Roasted Vegetables

THIRD COURSE
(choice of)

Ginger Infused Flan
Ronnybrook Dairy Milk and Whipped Cream

Chocolate Porter Cupcake
Chocolate Ganache Frosting

Pear Cheesecake
Poached Pears and Walnuts

(prix fixe price does not include beverage, tax or gratuity)

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Dundee Ales & Lagers To Release Three New Beers

2010-03-09T12:40:00.000-08:00

Dundee Introduces New Irish Red Lager

in Time for St. Patrick’s Day

Irish Red Lager is the first of several seasonal beers planned for 2010

Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, Dundee Ales & Lagers announces its latest seasonal beer: Irish Red Lager. This sweet and malty lager is available through April, and is sure to be a hit with those celebrating St. Patrick’s Day.

Dundee Brewer Jim McDermott selected the finest Cara Red malt to impart the beer’s namesake red hue. Magnum and Czech Saaz hops balance the beer. McDermott finishes it off by dry-hopping each batch with a subtle touch of Cascade hops. The result is a full-bodied lager with just enough malty sweetness, and a slight dry finish.

“The goal was to deliver a very flavorful version of this style, which is a great-tasting ‘session beer,’” said McDermott. “We think it will be an excellent option for people that are looking for something a little different on St. Patrick’s Day. If you want to enjoy a good craft beer as part of your celebrations, it’s the perfect choice,” McDermott added.

Irish Red Lager is the first of a number of new beers scheduled to appear in Dundee’s seasonal lineup this year. The new beer is also Dundee’s first addition to its line of craft ales and lagers in over two years.

Dundee Ales & Lagers will brew and release the following seasonal beers for a limited time throughout the year:

- NEW Irish Red Lager: Spring Seasonal. Sweet, malty Irish Red, available February – April
- NEW Summer Wheat: Summer Seasonal. American-style Wheat Beer, available May – July
- Oktoberfest: Fall Seasonal. Traditional Märzen-style lager, available August – October
- Festive Ale: Winter Seasonal. Hearty ale with spices, available November – January

These beers will be available on draft at bars and restaurants, and in six-packs at convenience and grocery stores across the United States.

New Craft Pack Offering

Also new from Dundee this year are a smooth, slightly sweet Stout, and a crisp, refreshing Kolsch-style Ale. They are showing up on shelves this March for the first time in the Dundee Craft Pack. Fans of the Dundee Craft Pack – the brewery’s variety 12-pack – can still find the India Pale Ale there, alongside the other Craft Pack mainstay, Pale Bock Lager. This mix of beers will be available in the Dundee Craft Pack through October.

“We think that craft beer drinkers who are new to Dundee will find that it’s the ‘best beer they’ve never had,’” said Jason Drewniak, brand manager, Dundee Ales and Lagers. “We have a great team of brewers here that are dedicated to their craft. We’re sure that our consumers will appreciate their hard work and attention to detail in creating these signature beers.

“In November, the mix of beers in the Dundee Craft Pack will change again,” said Drewniak. “We know our consumers want variety and we’re going to deliver a lot of great new beer choices from the Dundee family this year.”

About Dundee Brewing Company

Dundee Brewing Company is based in Rochester, New York. The Dundee Brewing Company is part of North American Breweries, which also owns Labatt USA and the Genesee Brewery and a perpetual license for Seagrams Escapes. Please visit www.dundeebeer.com or http://twitter.com/dundeebeer for more information.

Dundee Ales & Lagers is a family of craft beers which includes the year round IPA and a full line of limited edition releases.

Please drink responsibly.
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