Beer Events
2016 Dark Lord Day Ticket Information Released
February 27, 2016 | Mike ZollerDetails for 3 Floyds’ 2016 Dark Lord Day have now been released on the event’s official website. There are some big changes to the event as it’s now going to be modeled similarly to Cigar City’s Hunahpu’s Day.
Event Preview | 14th Annual Avery Strong Ale Festival Lineup
February 26, 2016 | Tristan Chan
Local fans of Avery Brewing Company can relate that over the past 14 years, Avery has been on the forefront of throwing niche mid-sized beer festivals with a mega … Read More
Event Preview | Naperville Winter Ale Fest
February 24, 2016 | Mike Zoller
Typically the Naperville Winter Ale Fest is about drinking craft beer from around the country and braving the winter elements. With a forecasted high temperature of 52 degrees this Saturday, at least the craft beer will be constant in the third year of this festival.

PorchDrinking’s Weekly Denver Beer Beat | February 24th, 2016
February 24, 2016 | Cory Pelc
Goodbye Stout Month, hello March Madness. Lots of great events coming your way. We recommend you stop by EACH AND EVERY event (jk, that would be crazy) but if you have to choose, we hope you choose accordingly and that you have a most excellent time drinking it all in!
Event Preview | St. Louis Centennial Beer Festival @ Lafayette Square
February 23, 2016 | Jordan Palmer
What’s better than enjoying amazing craft beer?
Enjoying that amazing beer while talking about it with the men or women who actually made it. That’s the basic idea … Read More
Beer & Yoga: Bringing the Flavors of Life Together
February 23, 2016 | Jordan Palmer
“The flavors of life.” Four words that, when expressed, leave one feeling a bit more fulfilled. But for most of us, keeping those flavors handy is a daily struggle. … Read More
Big Changes for St. Louis Brewers Heritage Festival
February 19, 2016 | Jordan PalmerThere is just something I like about enjoying a brew down by the river. And that is why I’m thrilled that Troika Brodsky and the St. Louis Brewers Guild are … Read More
Event Preview | Cherry Blossom Homebrew Competition: A Budding Event
February 18, 2016 | Stacey Goers
Washington D.C. may be buried in frigid temperatures, but the cherry blossoms are still on tap to bloom in early April. This means that homebrewers are also on tap to compete in the DC Homebrewers Club‘s 3rd annual competition featuring the best in inspired brewing, for beer lovers of all experience levels. Read More
NYC Beer Week Preview | An Interview with the President
February 17, 2016 | Carly Mento
Photo Courtesy of Brooklyn Brewery
It’s almost here!!! In preparation for the opening day of NYC Beer Week, I had a conversation with Kelly Taylor, President of the NYC Brewer’s Guild (host for NYCBW) and owner of KelSo Beer. Keep on scrolling to find out the inside scoop on what’s happening in the Big Apple, and how to line up your itinerary!
PorchDrinking’s Weekly Denver Beer Beat | February 17th, 2016
February 17, 2016 | Cory PelcAverage Reading Time: [less than a minute]
It might as well be May with this weather! We are stoked AF for some patio sessions this week with the temps crawling up into the seventies. Get your bike out of storage, grab your leash and your furry friends, let’s go drink on a porch somewhere!!!!!
Short’s Brewery to Distribute in Illinois Come March 4
February 16, 2016 | Mike Wronski
Short’s Brewing broke the news a couple weeks ago about their intentions to begin distributing outside of Michigan for the first time. They would head to Pennsylvania and Illinois within the near future, exciting many Chicagoans at no longer having to make the trek to New Buffalo, MI for their Short’s fix.
With Pennsylvania already receiving their first shipments of Short’s, many Chicago fans were anxiously awaiting their own fix. Well, it appears now that all the Illinois distributors have been solidified, and Chicagoans can expect their first taste of Short’s beers on March 4th! Read More
Galentine’s Day at Wild Heaven Craft Beers Would Make Leslie Knope Proud
February 15, 2016 | Jess Baker
Forget the chocolates, flowers and stuffing ourselves into heels for fancy price fixed meals full of menu items we can’t pronounce. Galentine’s Day is about what us modern women … Read More
Beef & Barley Beer Dinner Featuring Revolution Brewing
February 15, 2016 | Mike Zoller
Tickets for Beef & Barley’s next Dinner and Drinks series dinner featuring Revolution Brewing are now on sale. The Beef & Barley Beer Dinner Featuring Revolution Brewing, which will take place on Feb. 23rd, is the fourth beer dinner the Ashland and Wellington restaurant has hosted.
Event Preview | 2016 Cincy Winter Beerfest
February 10, 2016 | Kristen Ballinger
When: February 12 – February 13
6:30pm-11pm (Early Admission and Connoisseur tickets)
7:30pm-11pm (Regular Admission tickets)
Where: Duke Energy Convention Center, 525 Elm St Cincinnati, OH 45202
Skip the … Read More
PorchDrinking’s Weekly Denver Beer Beat | February 10th, 2016
February 10, 2016 | Cory Pelc
You did it!
You survived Monday’s hangover from that BRONCOS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP WIN! And you survived the massive Bronco’s Country Parade and its subsequent traffic.
So, what better way to ease you way back into the week than some craft beer events news?!
Event Preview | BeerShop Pairs Chocolate and Beer for Valentine’s Day
February 8, 2016 | Mike Zoller
While chocolate is easily the most associated food and drink item with Valentine’s Day, the BeerShop has found a way to bring craft beer into the celebration.
2016 Where to Find Pliny the Younger in Colorado
February 5, 2016 | Tristan Chan 4
Pliny the Younger, Russian River Brewing‘s highly sought after Triple IPA, will return once again in limited availability beginning the week of February 20th. Elite Brands, which distributes Russian River … Read More
Event Preview | Oskar Blues Southern Hemisphere Hop Fest
February 4, 2016 | Cecelia Kathleen
Want to Win Tickets to Saturday’s Southern Hemisphere Hop Fest? – scroll to bottom for details.
Ah, February. When the air is warm, the days are long, … Read More
Event Recap | 5 Best Quotes from the Pelican Pub and Brewery’s Brewer’s Dinner
February 4, 2016 | Jan Wanot 2
Last week, our staff was able to attend the Pelican Pub and Brewery Brewer’s Dinner. To say that we were blown away by the food, beer and hospitality is … Read More
Event Preview | Lost in the Woods 2016
February 3, 2016 | Brady Akers
New Belgium Brewing Company’s annual event celebrating the releases of La Folie and TranksAtlantique Kriek is back and this year, Lost in the Woods is providing a magical sour beer experience for fans across the country. While they’re best known to most people for their flagship hoppy amber ale Fat Tire, New Belgium has advanced their barrel aging program to one of the industry’s most revered by both peers and customers. Read More
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