Hey Beer People,
The summer is now reaching its peak, don't you think it's time for a cold one? There's plenty of delicious beer to be had and some fun beer-events coming up this month. Seek out an event near you and try something new!
Cheers!
Brian Cendrowski, Southern Brew News
sbnhoptips@brewingnews.com
Click on a state below or scroll down to see the upcoming events over the next few months that we know about:
Florida
July 31
Craft Beer Expo
Mr. Beery's, Sarasota, FL
25 breweries, free cheese tasting. $30. 3-7 pm.
http://www.craftbeerexpo.org or 941-228-1469
August 3
Beer Tasting
Dorn's, Gainesville, FL
Monthly beer tasting, usually with around a dozen selections. $15. 6-8 pm.
352-378-0229
August 4
Brewery Night - Blue Point Brewing Company
Mr. Beery's, Sarasota, FL
Rob Johnson, from Blue Point Brewery, will be in attendence to discuss the fine ales and lagers from Strong Island. 7-11 pm.
http://www.mrbeeryssrq.com or 941-343-2854
August 7
WaZoo
Lowery Park Zoo, Tampa, FL
200+ beers and beverages from around the world, food sampling from local restaurants, and live music from local artists. 7:30-10:30 pm.
http://www.lowryparkzoo.com/wazoo/index.html or 813-935-8552 x276
August 14
Stone Brewing Co. 14th Annivesary Party
Mellow Mushroom, Brandon, FL
They'll have 1 of 2 14th Anniversary kegs in the Tampa area. Also pouring Cali-Belgique, Sublimely Self Righteous, Ruination, and Arrogant Bastard. 7-9 pm.
http://www.mellowmushroom.com or 813-685-1122
August 18
Beertopia featuring Rogue Ales
World Of Beer, Sarasota, FL
Rogue Ales Rep Jason Gavin will be present for a portion of the evening. Samplers will include Chatoe Oregasmic, along with a cheese platter from Rogue Creamery. 5-10 pm.
http://sarasota.wobusa.com or 941-306-5868
August 24
Meet Garrett Oliver, Brooklyn Brewery Brewmaster
Total Wine & More, Pembroke Pines, FL
Garrett Oliver will share food pairing information for some Brooklyn beers on hand and will be signing Brooklyn bottles. 6:30-7:30 pm.
http://www.totalwine.com or 954-437-5557
Georgia
July 31
The Porter's Farm Tour
The Porter Beer Bar, Atlanta, GA
Urban hay ride to The Porter's farm in Inman Park. Tour the farm, enjoy beer and a pig roast. 5 pm.
http://www.theporterbeerbar.com or 404-223-0393
August 12
Heavy Seas Brewery Dinner
Square One Fish Co, Athens, GA
Five course Heavy Seas beer & food pairing dinner hosted by Kevin Fox of Heavy Seas. $35. 5:30-7:30 pm.
http://www.hsbeer.com/beer-dinner-square-one-fish-co-athens-ga or 706-353-8862
August 12
Terrapin Takeover & Hopzilla Release
Leon's Full Service, Athens, GA
Hopzilla Double IPA release. All fourteen tap lines will be strictly Terrapin. 5 pm.
http://leonsfullservice.com or 404-687-0500
August 14
Heritage Sandy Springs Beer Fest
Heritage Green, Sandy Springs, GA
Craft beer, food and live music. $25 in advance; $30 at the gate. 4-8 pm.
http://www.hssbeerfest.com or 404-851-9111
August 17
Beer Class: Wild Beers
The Porter Beer Bar, Atlanta, GA
Sample beers made with wild yeast or a little brett funk. 7:30 pm.
http://www.theporterbeerbar.com or 404-223-0393
August 21
Back to School Bash
Terrapin Beer Company, Athens, GA
Enjoy some great beer, live music, a round of cornhole and get educated on all things Terrapin on a tour. 5:30-7:30 pm.
http://www.terrapinbeer.com or 706-549-3377
August 29
Brewhaha
Aromas, Athens, GA
11 rare beers on tap, including Founders Canadian Breakfast Stout and Black Biscuit, The Bruery Tradewinds Triple, Coast Boy King and Cigar City Oatmeal Raisin Cookie. 2 pm.
http://www.aromaswinebar.com or 706-208-0059
Mississippi
July 31
Top of the Hops
Jackson Convention Complex, Jackson, MS
Two ounce unlimited sampling of craft beers from around the world combined with great food, music and games. 2-8 pm.
http://www.topofthehopsbeerfest.com or 205-799-2292
August 7
Snowden Grove Beer Festival
Snowden Grove Park, Southaven, MS
70 beers for sampling, including Mississippi's own Lazy Magnolia Brewery. $30 in advance; $35 day of. 2-6 pm.
http://www.snowdenbeerfestival.com
North Carolina
July 31
Western NC Hops Farm Tour
Black Mountain, NC
Two local hops farms (Canton and Black Mountain, NC) and one local brewery. $10 per car.
buncombe.ces.ncsu.edu or 828-255-5522
August 4
Beer Geek Series Part II - American Wild Ales
Dos Perros, Durham, NC
The wild beers will be poured in three flights of two along with appropriate dishes to accompany. $40. 7-9 pm.
hthttp://dosperrosrestaurant.com or 919-956-2750
August 6-7
Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival
Kona Booth Amphitheater at Regency Park, Cary, NC
60 beers, 40 bourbons, lots of BBQ. $35.
http://www.beerandbourbon.com/cary/show-info
August 7
Hops Month Celebration Kick Off
Mac's Speed Shop - Steel Creek, Charlotte, NC
Kicking of their celebration of hops with a cask from Foothills. $4/pint. 2 pm.
http://www.macspeedshop.com or 704-504-8500
August 13
Foothills Brewing Baltic Porter Release
Foothills Brewing Company, Winston-Salem, NC
Celebrate the 5th Anniversary of Pop The Cap with the release of Baltic Porter in 22oz bottles. 11 am.
http://www.foothillsbrewing.com or 336-777-3348
August 14
Summertime Brews Festival
Greensboro Coliseum, Greensboro, NC
Beers from around 50 breweries. $30 in advance; $35 at the door. 4-8 pm.
http://www.rock92.com/pages/4769666.php
August 21
Bluez ÔN Brewz Festival
The Promenade, Kitty Hawk, NC
80 beers on tap. $30 in advance; $35.
http://bluezandbrewz.com
August 28
Stone Brewing Co's "4 Horsemen of Old Guardian"
Flying Saucer, Raleigh, NC
Four vintages of Stone Old Guardian Barleywine will be pouring: 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2010. 5 pm.
http://www.beerknurd.com or 919-821-7468
August 28
Great North Carolina Beer Festival
Tanglewood Park, Clemmons, NC
Craft breweries from all across the state, region, and nation. 1-8 pm.
http://www.greatncbeerfestival.com or 336-712-0064
South Carolina
August 5
Bell's Beer Dinner
Flying Saucer, Columbia, SC
5-course beer dinner with a Caribbean theme. $40 for members, $45 for non-members. 7-9 pm.
http://www.beerknurd.com or 803-933-9712
August 9
Beer Dinner Du Buff
Barley's Tap Room, Greenville, SC
7 courses, 7 beers featuring Stone, Dogfish, and Victory and their collaboration Saison Du Buff. $55. 7-10 pm.
http://www.barleysgville.com or 864-232-3706
Tennessee
July 31
Music City Brewer's Festival
Music City Walk of Fame Park, Nashville, TN
44 breweries, including local, regional and national breweries. Session 1: 12-4 pm, $35; Session 2: 6-10 pm, $40.
http://musiccitybrewersfest.com
August 28
Southern Brewers Festival
Downtown Riverfront, Chattanooga, TN
24 breweries, 70+ beers & music by Big Head Todd & The Monsters. $15 in advance; $20 at the gate. 2 pm.
http://www.southernbrewersfestival.com or 423-757-5259
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