Hot enough for ya?

I know you want to punch me out right now, but thankfully we’re separated by technology and distance. Actually the real question is: What are you doing to cool down? Well, there I can help you. Wherever you live in New England, there’s something going on soon near you that will help you break the heat and keep hydrated… you know, in moderation.

Maine
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July 15: Lion’s Pride, Stout and Blues Festival in Brunswick – The dark allure of stouts, and the sweet sorrow of the blues, how can you refuse? For more info call 207-373-1840 or visit http://mainelionspride.blogspot.com.

New York
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July 24: International Great Beer Expo at the Neversink Valley Area Museum in Cuddebackville – A huge celebration with food, beer, and music provided by Eight Days of Blues. For more info call 631-940-7290 or visit http://www.greatbeerexpo.com.

July 27: Captain Lawrence Beer Dinner at the Vanderbilt in Brooklyn – A five course beer dinner from the Captain himself. No, not that one.
> Bouche, with Special Beer
>Crisp Calamari, radish, ponzu paired with Kolsch
>Barbeque Pork Shoulder, local spinach, apricot paired with Smoked Porter
>Braised short rib, green papaya, chili, lime paired with Xtra Gold
>Fromage Blanc cheesecake, pistachio, blueberries paired with Birra DeCicco
For more info, call 718-623-0570 or visit http://www.thevanderbiltnyc.com.

Massachusetts
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July 24: Yankee Homecoming Brew Fest in Newburyport – This is another beer-themed fundraiser, as all proceeds go to Yankee Homecoming. The shindig happens rain or shine under a great big tent and features live music, huzzah! For more info visit http://www.yankeehomecoming.com

July 28: Seventh Annual Stripe Bass Festival at Cambridge Brewing Company – Looks like we caught a big one this time, featuring a special menu, and of course, the great specialty beer to go with it. For more info call 617-494-1994 or visit http://www.cambridgebrewingcompany.com.

July 27: Opa Opa Beer Dinner at Cambridge Common Restaurant – Another four course beer dinner from the people who just can’t stop.
>Premeal Beer:  Belgian White
>~ Appetizer ~ Chilled Tomato & Avocado Soup paired with Honesty 47 Pale Ale
>~ Salad ~ Caesar with a Classic Dressing paired with American Wheat
>~ Entree ~ [choice of]
>Catfish Tacos with a Spicy Mango Slaw, Black Beans, sweet Plantains, Lettuce, >Tomato, & Sour Cream paired with IPA
>OR
>Summer BBQ Plate with Chicken, Andouille Sausage, & Pulled Pork, Baked Beans, >Smashed Potatoes, and Corn Bread paired with Red Rack Amber
>~ Dessert ~ Watermelon Sorbet with Sugar Cookies paired with Watermelon Ale
For more info call 617-547-1228 or visit http://www.cambridgecommonrestaurant.com.

July 29: Hophead Throwdown at The Publick House & Monk's Cell in Brookline – Think you’re a big Hophead? Put your money where your beer-hole is and throw down with the pros. For more info visit http://www.eatgoodfooddrinkbetterbeer.com.-

Rhode Island
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July 17: Narragansett Beer at Paddy’s, Misquamicut Beach in Westerly – The ‘Gansetts seize control of Paddy’s for some strange reason. For more info call 401-437-8970.

July 25: Pretty Things Beer Dinner at Julian’s in Providence – That’s right, the great Pretty things Beer and Ale Project is bringing their fare to the Ocean State, kicking it off with a beer dinner at the restaurant that’s making beer dinners their stock in trade, Julian’s. I’ve no menu info, but why should that stop you? For more info call 401-861-1770 or visit http://www.juliansprovidence.com.

New Hampshire
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July 24: Redhookfest at the brewery in Portsmouth – Another year, another beer, and a great big music festival to drink to. For more info call 603-430-8600 or visit http://www.hookfest.com.

Vermont
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July 16-17: Vermont Brewers Festival at the Burlington Waterfront Park – A great day for Vermont beer lovers, as the best of Burlington gather for a big bash. For more info call 802-760-8535 or visit http://www.vermontbrewers.com.

July 24-25: Championships of New England Barbecue at the Harpoon Brewery in Windsor – Beer and BBQ go together like… well, beer and any kind of outdoor summer celebration, really. Two straight days of smoking grills and foaming brews! For more info, call 1-888-HARPOON or visit http://www.harpoonbrewery.com.

July 25: Vermont Cheesemakers Festival at Shelburne Farms in Shelburne – In addition to all the cheese, there will be 20 different breweries and wineries making an appearance, not too shabby. For more info call 800-884-6287 or visit http://www.vtcheesefest.com.

Connecticut
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July 17: Waterbury Brew Fest at Luke’s Liquors in Waterbury – It’s supposed to be a hot one, cool down with some CT brews. For more info call 203-574-5668.

July 26: Harpoon Beer Dinner at the Ginger Man in Norwalk – You don’t have to be a Ginger, or have a love of long, piercing weapons to appreciate a good meal with some great beer. For more info call 203-354-0163 or visit http://www.gingermannorwalk.com/

Thanks for reading, and if I missed something, let me know. Drop me a line, and please include as much information as possible. Thanks. Peace.

Cheers,
Peter Larrivee
ybnhoptips@brewingnews.com

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