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Clifford's Supper Club on the fourth Wednesday of every month at 7:30 PM.
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AMERICAN HOMEBREW CONTEST - ENTRIES DUE MAY 10 – 24, 2013
Aspiring homebrewers have another shot at achieving their dream by entering the 2013 Samuel Adams LongShot American Homebrew Contest. Interested beer drinkers can check online at www.SamuelAdams.com in March for contest rules, regulations and information on purchasing a homebrewing kit. In addition, they can download Jim Koch’s video, “The Art of Homebrewing” offering his personal tips on making a successful homebrew. Entries will be accepted in the Spring of next year and the winners will be announced at the 2013 Great American Beer Festival.
2013 Beer Barons - World of Beer Festival - June 1, 2013- Milwaukee, WI
Welcome to the10th Anniversary of theWorld of Beer Festival!
Tired of beer festivals where you spend more time in line waiting for a beer than you do tasting them? Welcome to a small beer festival Taste distinctive beers from around the world. An opportunity to taste over 200 different beers, meads,and ciders hand picked by the Beer Barons of Milwaukee and the brewers exposing their inner beer geek!
Saturday, June 1, 2013
1:00 - 5:00 pm
Schwabenhof Pavilion (Indoor/Outdoor Facility)
14750 W Silver Spring Drive
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Click here for details.
Tired of beer festivals where you spend more time in line waiting for a beer than you do tasting them? Welcome to a small beer festival Taste distinctive beers from around the world. An opportunity to taste over 200 different beers, meads,and ciders hand picked by the Beer Barons of Milwaukee and the brewers exposing their inner beer geek!
Saturday, June 1, 2013
1:00 - 5:00 pm
Schwabenhof Pavilion (Indoor/Outdoor Facility)
14750 W Silver Spring Drive
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Click here for details.
Kohler Festival of Beer - Follow for June 2013 Details - Kohler, WI
This popular celebration brings more than 1,000 brew fans to Kohler for a weekend filled with beer-themed happenings, a homebrew competition, lively entertainment and tastings from more than 30 brewers.
Great Northern Beer Festival - Follow for June 2013 Details - Eagle River, WI
beer festivals are an appreciation of beer.
The Great Northern Beer Festival is a great opportunity to try many
different styles of beers from many different breweries. Feel free to ask
questions and make plans to visit some of the many quality breweries.
Many of them offer tours.
The Great Northern Beer Festival is a great opportunity to try many
different styles of beers from many different breweries. Feel free to ask
questions and make plans to visit some of the many quality breweries.
Many of them offer tours.
2012 German Fest Homebrew Competition - Follow for June 2013 Details - Milwaukee, WI
Held in conjunction with the German Fest.
July 2012 Milwaukee German Fest and Home Brewed German Bier Competition Awards Presented by Beer Barons of Milwaukee.
One of Milwaukee's finest festivals, maybe the World's. It's where today's culture meets yesterday's traditions with Old World recipes, music , dance + more. You'll be hard pressed to find a Festival that rivals GERMAN FEST FOOD. It's made & served fresh daily BUT Come hungry, for more than food!
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July 2012 Milwaukee German Fest and Home Brewed German Bier Competition Awards Presented by Beer Barons of Milwaukee.
One of Milwaukee's finest festivals, maybe the World's. It's where today's culture meets yesterday's traditions with Old World recipes, music , dance + more. You'll be hard pressed to find a Festival that rivals GERMAN FEST FOOD. It's made & served fresh daily BUT Come hungry, for more than food!
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Click here to follow the competition.
Wisconsin Beer Lovers Festival - Follow for June 2013 Details - Glendale, WI
The Wisconsin Brewers Guild and the City of Glendale welcome you to experience the second annual all-Wisconsin craft beer and tasting festival. Enjoy more than 100 of Wisconsin’s finest craft beers and sample specially prepared cuisine designed to complement more than 20 unique beers from our state’s finest craft breweries. Meet the brew masters and chefs behind the creations and spend the afternoon enjoying the sights and sounds of Bayshore Town Center.
Click here for details.
National Homebrewers Conference - Follow for June 2013 Details
8th Annual Schooner Homebrew Championship - Aug/Sept 2013
Entries Accepted in August 2012.
One beer will be chosen from the "Best of Show" beers to be ramped up and brewed with Dave at Rock Bottom Brewery.
Visit the website for official dates and drop-off locations. Click here for details.
4th Annual Milwaukee Brewfest - July 2013 - Milwaukee, WI
EVENT TIME:
GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET PRICES:
$40 Advanced - $45 At Event Entry
A General Admission Ticket gets you:
Unlimited sampling of over 200 craft beers and micro brews from around the world, as well as a number of other on-site activities such as:
* Musical performances
* Home brewing demonstrations & other exhibits
* Crowning of 2012 Milwaukee Brewfest Queen
* A variety of food for purchase from local restaurants and vendors
VIP TICKET PRICES:
$55 Advanced - $60 At Event Entry
A VIP Admission Ticket gets you:
* Early admission at 2PM
* Sampling of rare and limited edition brews
* Plus everything that a General Admission ticket would get you
DESIGNATED DRIVER ADMISSION TICKETS:
$15 at the gate day of the event
A Designated Driver Admission gets you:
Brat or Hot Dog meal and 3 beverage tickets (water or soda)
Event rain or shine "no refunds."
- VIP Admission - 2:00PM (Limited Tickets)
- General Admission - 3:00PM
- Event will close at 7:00PM.
GENERAL ADMISSION TICKET PRICES:
$40 Advanced - $45 At Event Entry
A General Admission Ticket gets you:
Unlimited sampling of over 200 craft beers and micro brews from around the world, as well as a number of other on-site activities such as:
* Musical performances
* Home brewing demonstrations & other exhibits
* Crowning of 2012 Milwaukee Brewfest Queen
* A variety of food for purchase from local restaurants and vendors
VIP TICKET PRICES:
$55 Advanced - $60 At Event Entry
A VIP Admission Ticket gets you:
* Early admission at 2PM
* Sampling of rare and limited edition brews
* Plus everything that a General Admission ticket would get you
DESIGNATED DRIVER ADMISSION TICKETS:
$15 at the gate day of the event
A Designated Driver Admission gets you:
Brat or Hot Dog meal and 3 beverage tickets (water or soda)
Event rain or shine "no refunds."
Firkin Fest - July 2013 - Milwaukee, WI
Firkin Fest is Milwaukee’s preeminent beer tasting event and features over 80 craft beers to sample from Milwaukee breweries as well as guest beers from around the country! New this year will also be a Cask Tasting Tent, featuring 10+ all cask conditioned barrels, or firkins, where you’ll have the chance to taste beer as it was produced 100 years ago. Also, enjoy live music from some of Milwaukee’s finest musicians!
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9th Annual Brewfest - July 2013 - Minnocqua, WI
We look forward to 2012, good beer, good food, good music, good fun and plenty of good sunshine!!
Torpy Park in downtown Minnocqua on the shoresof beautiful Lake Minocqua.
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Tickets will become available on-line, at the Chamber, by mail and at all participating Trigs stores after April 31, 2012.
$25 pre-buy ; $30 at the gate
Designated drivers and children free with paid admission. Please present ID when arriving at the gate.
You will be given a wrist band,commemorative pilsner tasting glass, a program,and ballot for People's Choice Award.
Sampling of craft and specialty brews will be in the historic pavilion & adjacent tents. Vote for the People's Choice Award. Merchandise and cash raffles all afternoon.
Brats, hot dogs and hamburgers available on the grounds. Brewfest T-shirts, hats & beer caddies for sale.
Back by popular demandlive music withDUBLIN O'SHEA
Torpy Park in downtown Minnocqua on the shoresof beautiful Lake Minocqua.
1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Tickets will become available on-line, at the Chamber, by mail and at all participating Trigs stores after April 31, 2012.
$25 pre-buy ; $30 at the gate
Designated drivers and children free with paid admission. Please present ID when arriving at the gate.
You will be given a wrist band,commemorative pilsner tasting glass, a program,and ballot for People's Choice Award.
Sampling of craft and specialty brews will be in the historic pavilion & adjacent tents. Vote for the People's Choice Award. Merchandise and cash raffles all afternoon.
Brats, hot dogs and hamburgers available on the grounds. Brewfest T-shirts, hats & beer caddies for sale.
Back by popular demandlive music withDUBLIN O'SHEA
Pilsner Urquell Master Homebrewer Competition - August 2013
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 PilsnerUrquellUSA@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.
So if you’re one of DC’s extremely talented homebrewers and want to take a stab at a Czech-style pilsner, go for it! And let us know how Plzen is!
So if you’re one of DC’s extremely talented homebrewers and want to take a stab at a Czech-style pilsner, go for it! And let us know how Plzen is!
4TH ANNUAL POTOSI BREWFEST - August 2013 - Potosi, WI
Time: 1:00-5:00 PM
Place: Holiday Gardens Event Center, Potosi, WI
Tickets are limited so get yours today!
Again this year, Warco Transportation will be offering round-trip transportation from various locations for $15. This year you will be able to sign up and pay for this transportation when you purchase your ticket online. Click HERE for your Warco Brewfest Round Trip Ticket. Print out the pick-up and drop-off SCHEDULE.
The band this year is Mr. Baber's Neighborhood: The Solar String Band. Check them out at www.baberhood.com.
Hope to see you all on August 25th! Pass this email on to all your friends & family!
Cheers,
The Potosi BrewFest Committee
Place: Holiday Gardens Event Center, Potosi, WI
Tickets are limited so get yours today!
Again this year, Warco Transportation will be offering round-trip transportation from various locations for $15. This year you will be able to sign up and pay for this transportation when you purchase your ticket online. Click HERE for your Warco Brewfest Round Trip Ticket. Print out the pick-up and drop-off SCHEDULE.
The band this year is Mr. Baber's Neighborhood: The Solar String Band. Check them out at www.baberhood.com.
Hope to see you all on August 25th! Pass this email on to all your friends & family!
Cheers,
The Potosi BrewFest Committee
Great American Beer Festival - Oct 11-13 - Denver, CO
October 11 – 13, 2012.
Cheers to the 30th Great American Beer Festival! Safe travels home to everyone and congratulations to all the winning breweries! We’ll see you next year at GABF, October 11 – 13, 2012.
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Cheers to the 30th Great American Beer Festival! Safe travels home to everyone and congratulations to all the winning breweries! We’ll see you next year at GABF, October 11 – 13, 2012.
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2013 Brewer's Ball - March 2013 - Washington D.C.
This unique micro-beer & food tasting gala, to benefit the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, is back, March 3, 2012 at Nationals Park, Stars & Stripes Club, D.C. A popular annual tradition, Brewer's Ball offers guests the opportunity to sample a variety of handcrafted microbrews from more than a dozen of the region's best microbreweries and brewpubs, while also enjoying the cuisine of several popular restaurants. The evening will feature live entertainment and guests can enjoy an exciting auction!
The 2012 Brewer's Ball will include an exclusive VIP Reception featuring rare bottled brews by select breweries accompanied by delicious pairings. For more information, please contact Laura Starr, Development Director
at (301) 657-8444x201 or email lstarr@cff.org
The 2012 Brewer's Ball will include an exclusive VIP Reception featuring rare bottled brews by select breweries accompanied by delicious pairings. For more information, please contact Laura Starr, Development Director
at (301) 657-8444x201 or email lstarr@cff.org
11th Annual Thirsty Troll Brew Fest – September 2013 - Mt.Horeb, WI
10th Annual Thirsty Troll Brew Fest – September 8, 2012
Grundahl Park, 401 Blue Mounds Street, Mount Horeb
Gate opens at noon for Food Service ONLY.
Beer Tasting is from 1-5 PM.
Advance tickets may be purchased on line for $30 plus $2 processing fee. Tickets may be purchased at the gate starting at noon: Beer Ticket-$40 and Designated Driver Ticket-$10.
Grundahl Park, 401 Blue Mounds Street, Mount Horeb
Gate opens at noon for Food Service ONLY.
Beer Tasting is from 1-5 PM.
Advance tickets may be purchased on line for $30 plus $2 processing fee. Tickets may be purchased at the gate starting at noon: Beer Ticket-$40 and Designated Driver Ticket-$10.
Great Lakes Brew Fest - September 2013 - Racine, WI
The Great Lakes Brew Fest is in its 9th year and will feature unlimited sampling of more than 250 craft beers and sodas from nearly 100 brewers on the beautiful shore of Lake Michigan. All paid attendees will receive a souvenir tasting glass. Food served by local restaurants will be available for purchase. The festival also features live music including performances by the world renowned Kilties Drum and Bugle Corps.
The Great Lakes Brew Fest also serves as the host of the Schooner Home Brew Championship.
Attendance is limited and tickets will go on sale available beginning June 1. Visit www.greatlakesbrewfest.com for more information or call 262-636-9312.
The Great Lakes Brew Fest also serves as the host of the Schooner Home Brew Championship.
Attendance is limited and tickets will go on sale available beginning June 1. Visit www.greatlakesbrewfest.com for more information or call 262-636-9312.
Egg Harbor Alefest - September 2013 - Egg Harbor, WI
Limited General Admission and VIP Tickets Available1-4pm (VIP admission at 12pm)
• Unlimited Sampling of 100+ Craft Beers
• Commemorative Pint Glass to all Attendees
• Home Brewing Demonstrations
• Great Food Available for Purchase• Live Music• Awesome View of the Bay
• Unlimited Sampling of 100+ Craft Beers
• Commemorative Pint Glass to all Attendees
• Home Brewing Demonstrations
• Great Food Available for Purchase• Live Music• Awesome View of the Bay
Tops of the Hops - October 2013 - Green Bay, WI
Top of the Hops – Green Bay Beer Festival will showcase the growing popularity of craft beers from around the country and the world in a relaxed and friendly environment. Patrons will receive a commemorative sampling mug and have access to unlimited, two-ounce sampling of over 150 craft beers in various Beer Gardens. The festival will also feature the Samuel Adams Brew University Education Area where patrons will enjoy beer seminars such as Cooking with Beer, Food Pairings, How to Brew Beer and other beer education sessions. Come enjoy the mass of craft beers with live music and fun games like corn hole.
- General Admission tickets are $35
- VIP tickets are $75
- Designated Driver tickets are $15
- VIP Designated Driver tickets are $25
- For more ticketing information, Click HERE
ISTHMUS BEER & CHEESE FESTIVAL - JANUARY 2014 - MADISON,WI
Hundreds of local craft beers and artisanal cheeses in one place for an all-you-can-sample celebration of Wisconsin's finest. Get your favorites, try something new and find out what you've been missing out on from brewers and cheese makers across the state.
Food & Froth - February 2013 - Milwaukee Public Museum
Milwaukee was once considered the beer capital of the world. Raise a glass to our city’s history — and sample its legacy — at the Milwaukee Public Museum’s 15th Annual Food & Froth Fest. Sample stout crafted halfway around the world, or pair a lager brewed across town with appetizers from a variety of area restaurants and caterers. You’ll also get a taste of Milwaukee’s great music scene through an exceptional line-up of local bands.
This year, we’re limiting tickets to give guests more room to move! Don’t be left without a ticket – this event will sell out fast! Purchase tickets today. Call (414) 278-2728 or (888) 700-9069 during museum hours.
Proceeds benefit the Museum’s exhibits and educational programs.
This year, we’re limiting tickets to give guests more room to move! Don’t be left without a ticket – this event will sell out fast! Purchase tickets today. Call (414) 278-2728 or (888) 700-9069 during museum hours.
Proceeds benefit the Museum’s exhibits and educational programs.
National Homebrew Competition - February 2014
What is the NHC? The National Homebrew Competition (NHC) is the world's largest international beer competition recognizing the most outstanding homebrewed beer, mead, and cider produced by amateur brewers worldwide.
The 2013 NHC Rules & Regulations are available for download.
The 2013 NHC Rules & Regulations are available for download.
MMXIII Midwinter Homebrew Competition - February 2014
EntriesTo enter, please go to http://midwinterhbc.beerbarons.org/ and proceed through the registration process.
The competition will be limited to 800 entries.
Entry DeadlineAll entries must be received by our shipping location or at a drop-off location by Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 5:00 PM, CST. Entries will not be accepted beyond this date.
Registration DeadlineRegistration will close on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 5:00 PM, CST. Please note: registered users will not be able to add, view, edit, or delete entries on the registration website after this date.
The competition will be limited to 800 entries.
Entry DeadlineAll entries must be received by our shipping location or at a drop-off location by Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 5:00 PM, CST. Entries will not be accepted beyond this date.
Registration DeadlineRegistration will close on Saturday, February 2, 2013 at 5:00 PM, CST. Please note: registered users will not be able to add, view, edit, or delete entries on the registration website after this date.
Milwaukee Beer Week - April 2014 - Milwaukee, WI
The ultimate celebration of craft beer returns to the Brew City with 4th Annual Milwaukee Beer Week, April 13 – 20. The week of festivities will consist of a variety of public and exclusive events in and around the city, sampling, sharing and celebrating great beer.
A complete schedule of events and details will be released closer to the kick-off date, but in the meantime consumers can watch for ongoing updates and click here to monitor our countdown clock
A complete schedule of events and details will be released closer to the kick-off date, but in the meantime consumers can watch for ongoing updates and click here to monitor our countdown clock
The Dairy State Cheese & Beer Festival - April 2014 - Kenosha, WI
The FestDairy State Cheese & Beer Festival is a fundraiser to benefit Boys & Girls Club of Kenosha. The Festival committee, made up of local community leaders, has organized an event for Saturday, April 20, 2013, to help support after school programs for at risk youth of the community. This will be the 7th annual event.
Experience some of the finest beers in and around the state of Wisconsin
Experience some of the finest beers in and around the state of Wisconsin
- Sample cheeses from the most popular cheese factories in the state
- Live music by: Beef Tea and The New Chevelles
- Items for sale at the Festival will include shirts, pint glasses and more!
Wisconsin Microbrewers Festival - May 19, 2013 - Chilton, WI
May 19, 2013
A beer lover's paradise! More than 25 Wisconsin micro-brewers offer 120+ hand-crafted brews, ales to stouts. Live music. Tickets must be purchased in advance for entrance.
Call for ticket information. www.rowlandsbrewery.com
Contact Information
Voice: 920-849-2534
Event Date Detail
5/19/2013
1-6pm.