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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

NY Craft Beer Week Schedule: Rattle N' Hum

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

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

9/15 – Left Hand brewing Co tasting

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

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

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

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

9/20 Captain Lawrence blow out with Scott Vaccaro

9/21 Lagunitas v Green Flash Breweries

9/22 Stone Brewing Company w/Greg Koch

9/23 Ballast Point v Two Brothers Brewing Co

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

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

The Good Beer Seal Inducts 2011 Class

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/ 

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

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

Get Real NY Cask Beer Festival

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
michael.piazza4@gmail.com
or
Patrick Donagher, 917-238-2449
Patrick@GetRealNY.com