http://www.beermenus.com en-us 25 to 30 rare and delicious cask ales through the weekend (11 at any one time). No entry fee, reasonable prices! BeerMenus Fri, 16 May 2008 http://beermenus.com//events/15th-cask-head-cask-ale-festival 15th-cask-head-cask-ale-festival Ladies, you might think beer is mainly for the fellows, but did you know that women were the first brewers and sellers of beer and thirsty men were their first customers? Learn about gender roles in beer and much more in this laid back, fun class. You’ll enjoy a guided tasting of wide variety of delicious beers with your host Samuel Merritt, president of Civilization of Beer, whose mission is to promote through education and appreciation the responsible enjoyment of high-quality beer in the context of our rapidly changing culinary landscape. Bring your significant other for this evening of learning together about the rich history and cultural significant of beer, proper tasting method, and much more. BeerMenus Fri, 16 May 2008 http://beermenus.com//events/beer-drinking-for-couples beer-drinking-for-couples 25 to 30 rare and delicious cask ales through the weekend (11 at any one time). No entry fee, reasonable prices! BeerMenus Sat, 17 May 2008 http://beermenus.com//events/15th-cask-head-cask-ale-festival 15th-cask-head-cask-ale-festival 25 to 30 rare and delicious cask ales through the weekend (11 at any one time). No entry fee, reasonable prices! BeerMenus Sun, 18 May 2008 http://beermenus.com//events/15th-cask-head-cask-ale-festival 15th-cask-head-cask-ale-festival On Tuesday, May 20th, the New York City Homebrewers Guild will hold its seventh annual May mead meeting. Paul Holmes, of the Long Island Meadery is our guest speaker and will be talking about mead. Come on in and learn a little about the nectar of the gods as we share commercial and homemade meads. About NYHG: The New York City Homebrewers Guild is the oldest homebrewing club in the New York City area. Founded in 1987, the guild's main purpose was to give homebrewers a rest haven to talk and learn about the aspects of making high quality hand-crafted beers and wines. In the past 20 years, many guild members have moved on from homebrewing into commercial brewing at various brewpubs and breweries. BeerMenus Tue, 20 May 2008 http://beermenus.com//events/nyc-homebrewers-guild-monthly-meeting nyc-homebrewers-guild-monthly-meeting Back Forty will turn over its draft and cask lines to Brooklyn-based Sixpoint Craft Ales, and the company's co-founder, Jeff Gorlechen, along with one of its brewers, will pull pints of and talk about five of its boldly flavored brews (including a cask ale made specially for the event). Back Forty's Michael Fuquay will also be on hand to match the beers with hearty British (and British-style) cheeses. Post-class lingering is encouraged as Sixpoint Craft Ales' brews will be on tap all night at the restaurant--or until the casks run dry. BeerMenus Wed, 21 May 2008 http://beermenus.com//events/sixpoint-craft-ales-meet-british-cheeses-at-back-forty sixpoint-craft-ales-meet-british-cheeses-at-back-forty Ola Dubh (or ‘Black Oil’) is a collaboration between Harviestoun Brewery and Highland Park, Distiller of the Year*. It is based on Harviestoun’s award-winning Old Engine Oil. With more than a stylistic nod to the classic Imperial Porters (and Stouts) of the nineteenth century, this deliciously rich, dark, 8% a.b.v. beer is the first ale to be aged in malt whisky casks from a named distillery and, with traceable casks and numbered bottles, the rst with genuine provenance. Available in Keg (30yr); Cask (30yr); bottle (12yr, 16yr, 30yr). Enjoy a taste of JW Lees Harvest Ale matured in Sherry cask while you're there. BeerMenus Wed, 21 May 2008 http://beermenus.com//events/harvietoun-ola-dubh-event harvietoun-ola-dubh-event Accompany Jon Lundbom and a lineup of the world's best brewers on a journey through the world of craft-brewed, artisanally-produced beer...paired with the perfect cheeses, of course! Whether expert or novice, join us for a wild night at the "pub" as we explore the wonders of artisanal cheese through the amber lens of refreshing, handcrafted beers. Order tickets on their website BeerMenus Thu, 22 May 2008 http://beermenus.com//events/craft-beer-artisanal-cheese-class craft-beer-artisanal-cheese-class Ola Dubh (or ‘Black Oil’) is a collaboration between Harviestoun Brewery and Highland Park, Distiller of the Year*. It is based on Harviestoun’s award-winning Old Engine Oil. With more than a stylistic nod to the classic Imperial Porters (and Stouts) of the nineteenth century, this deliciously rich, dark, 8% a.b.v. beer is the first ale to be aged in malt whisky casks from a named distillery and, with traceable casks and numbered bottles, the rst with genuine provenance. Available in Keg (30yr); Cask (30yr); bottle (12yr, 16yr, 30yr). Enjoy a taste of JW Lees Harvest Ale matured in Sherry cask while you're there. BeerMenus Thu, 22 May 2008 http://beermenus.com//events/harvietoun-ola-dubh-event harvietoun-ola-dubh-event Allagash Night, featuring 8 styles on draft. BeerMenus Sat, 24 May 2008 http://beermenus.com//events/allagash-night allagash-night Beer fan? Cheese fan? Join us on a culinary adventure exploring the world's finest craft beer and artisan cheese! We'll be learning about – and, more importantly, tasting – a world-class lineup of craft beer from across the globe, paired perfectly with fine artisan cheeses from the United States and beyond. Our hosts will be Jon Lundbom from B. United International (www.bunitedint.com ), one of the nation's foremost beer importers, and Justin Philips, owner of Brooklyn's own Beer Table (www.beertable.com ). Beer and cheese - what could be better? BeerMenus Tue, 27 May 2008 http://beermenus.com//events/beer-cheese-better-together beer-cheese-better-together 5 Sierra Nevada drafts will be available. No pale ale. Free Burgers from Paul's. BeerMenus Thu, 05 Jun 2008 http://beermenus.com//events/standings-sierra-summerfest-2008 standings-sierra-summerfest-2008 There are over sixty styles of beers brewed in the world, more than 5,000 breweries and in excess of 15,000 brands of beer among all the styles brewed. In this class, we’ll taste them all in one night. Ok, maybe not all of them, but we will cover ten of the classic styles, all brewed by U.S. craft breweries. It's no longer just imported beers that serious beer lovers seek out. There has been a renaissance in the brewing and consumption of beer in the U.S. since the late 1970s, and we’ll taste some beers brewed in the Irish, English, Belgian, German, Czech — and American — style. Beer doesn’t have to be bland and yellow! In the course of the tasting, we’ll discuss the history of beer through the millennia, from the dawn of civilization to the present. An Ancient Sumerian proverb read, “No children without sex. No drunkenness without beer.” Homer Simpson said, “I would kill everyone in this room for a drop of sweet beer.” In Vino Veritas, In Cervesio Felicitas BeerMenus Fri, 13 Jun 2008 http://beermenus.com//events/beer-101-the-domestic-crafts beer-101-the-domestic-crafts Summer Beer Tasting June 13th 7:00PM You will sample a variety of beers and a brew master will walk you through the history of the beer, how to taste it , and more. BeerMenus Fri, 13 Jun 2008 http://beermenus.com//events/summer-beer-tasting-in-nyc summer-beer-tasting-in-nyc Believe it or not, Italy is hands-down the most exciting and innovative place in the world for craft beer! With no tradition to speak of, the Italians have built their beer culture from the ground up, drawing far more extensively from the Slow Food movement than traditional English, German, or Belgian styles. And, over the past ten years, hundreds of artisanal breweries and brewpubs have sprung up all over The Boot, creating extraordinary products that defy categorization and titillate even the most experience palate! Join Jon Lundbom from B. United International, one of the nation's premier beer importers, on a journey learning about and – more importantly, tasting - an extensive selection of world-class beers from across Italy. Not to be missed! BeerMenus Tue, 17 Jun 2008 http://beermenus.com//events/italian-craft-beer-who-knew- italian-craft-beer-who-knew- Join Brooklyn Brewery Brewmaster Garrett Oliver in tasting craft-brewed beers paired with a selection of the world’s greatest grilled foods. The New York Times raved about Garrett’s “brilliant” food-matching ability with beer and called his award-winning book, The Brewmaster’s Table, “essential reading.” Here’s your chance to see for yourself! He’ll present a wide range of beers that represent diverse brewing styles from a number of regions. You will also enjoy a tasting menu that includes Chinese Lacquered Pork Ribs; Barbecued pulled Pork; Grilled Shrimp with Tamarind Sauce; Grilled Fresh Sardines with Olive Oil and Sea Salt; Malaysian Chicken Satay; Barbecued Salmon with Teriyaki Sauce; Grilled Vegetables with a Balsamic Glaze. Learn everything about real beer, the “new affordable luxury.” BeerMenus Fri, 25 Jul 2008 http://beermenus.com//events/beers-and-bbq-with-garrett-oliver beers-and-bbq-with-garrett-oliver Samuel Merritt has spent the last decade selling and teaching great beer with the Craft Brewers Guild and the Brooklyn Brewery in New York, and now runs his own company, The Civilization of Beer. In Beer 101, you will gain an understanding of the basics of beer ingredients, brewing processes, the difference between ales and lagers, and much more. He will also discuss the role craft beers are playing in today’s changing culinary landscape, taste some great beer and, above all, show you a great time! This is a perfect course for people who have an interest in beer, but need the tools to begin fully experiencing the affordable luxury that is craft beer. BeerMenus Sat, 23 Aug 2008 http://beermenus.com//events/beer-101-with-samuel-merritt beer-101-with-samuel-merritt New York's largest and longest running event dedicated to the craft beer enthusiast in all of us. This event is indoors at Pier 92 at 52nd Street and the Hudson River. Featuring hundreds of brewers, tons of beer and fun. BeerMenus Fri, 31 Oct 2008 http://beermenus.com//events/brewtopia-the-great-world-beer-festival-vii brewtopia-the-great-world-beer-festival-vii