What is it? Oktoberfest was established in 1810, with the marriage of King Ludwig I of Bavaria and his bride, Princess Theresia. The event was particularly unusual because the king invited the public to attend his wedding. The marriage has been celebrated every year in Bavaria ever since and today it is celebrated all over …
The guys at Heartland Brewery are kicking off a full 10 day of celebrating beer, starting with their Brewfest this Friday and ending with the 2nd Annual Manhattan Cask Ale Festival at the Chelsea Brewing Company, which features 45 cask-conditioned ales available per pour from noon to midnight the weekend of the 19th. In between …
I think we’ve all been there at some point where those that pass out early are susceptible to practical jokes. Usually these pranks involve shaving cream, hair clippers, permanent markers, food, or the left over trash. Then there are these guys that thought it would be a laugh to light their friend on fire and …
MAY 12 – 15 – Bacon and Summer Beer Week at Jimmy’s No. 43 in E Village on 7th. and 2nd Ave. They will be featuring food with bacon and summer beers on through May 15th. Get down there or visit www.jimmysno43.com / call 212 982 3006 for more info Jimmy’s is a good beer …
New York City, a Dutch colony in the 1600s known as New Amsterdam, will serve as the base for a mock “Dutch Takeover” on May 15 to support a new campaign by Heineken and Amstel Ligh. This effort to “reclaim” the Amsterdam Avenue section of Manhattan will include a nod to the bicycle culture of …
The guys at the BeerAdvocate are putting together a great Craft beer festival Boston on the weekend of June 20th and 21st. Check out the details and their site for tickets for a good time. Dates: June 20 & 21, 2008 The American Craft Beer Fest (ACBF), which is being hosted at the Seaport World …
Get your tickets early (like today) as this event sells out EARLY! August 01-03, 2008 Entry and camping fee. All tickets will go on sale April 1st to the pulic. Online purchase only! Friday night, 7-10pm VIP dinner with live music. 150 VIP tickets for sale. Saturday, 2-6pm beer tasting with live music and food …
You have your choice; one is in NYC and the other Boston. One focuses on Belgian Brews and the other there’s now restriction to flavor, malt or style. Both claim over 100 brews to sample and are both around the same cost. Brewtopia: the Great World Beer Festival (GWBF)! on Oct 26th and 27th. In …
If you’re out this way, I recommend checking out this brew event: From The Beer Hall (blog) Put this on your calendar! Firkin Friday at Deks in Rocky Point will feature a firkin of cask conditioned Oatmeal Stout from Blue Point Brewing Company. The cask will be tapped at 9 p.m. on Friday, September 28, …
Ahh that time again! No trip planned this time but feel free to let us know how it goes for you all! Sept. 22nd through Oct. 10th Not certain how this is so news worthy, but apparently this chick was “banned” from attending this years Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany. Apparently, the locals felt that her …