Events for July 2008

Meet The Brewer Series: The Great Tastes of Hook & Ladder July 02, 2008 - Spinnerstown Hotel, 2195 Spinnerstown Rd., Spinnerstown

Help support local firefighters at this Summer picnic bash Sample four tastings. Enjoy fantastic picnic fare prepared by Chef Karl. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Milford Fire Company. #35. 7-9pm. Call: 215.536.7242

Incubus Friday July 04, 2008 - Sly Fox Brewhouse & Eatery, Phoenixville

It's that First Friday thing again but this time combined with our National Holiday. Will the Incubus firkin kick before 7pm as usual? Sooner? Later? Will there be fireworks? Only you can answer that and only if you show up. The taps open at Noon. Pay as you go.

Revolutionary IPA Festival July 05, 2008 - Union Jack's Inn on Manatawny, 546 Manatawny Rd., Oley, PA

14 IPAs, including Bells Two Hearted Ale, Bear Republic Racer 5, Founders Centennial, Victory HopDevil, Sly Fox Rt. 113, Green Flash West Coast IPA, Blue Point Hoptical Illusion, Stone IPA, Ballast Point Big Eye, Lagunitas IPA, Weyerbacher Hops Infusion, Smuttynose IPA, Great Divide Titan IPA & Dock Street Rye IPA. Pay as you go, starts at Noon.

Sly Fox & BBQ @ Citizens Bank Park (Mets Game) July 05, 2008 - Citizens Bank Park, South Philadelphia

Sly Fox beers and Sweet Lucy's Smokehouse chicken and ribs will be featured at a BBQ before the Phillies v. New York Mets game as part of the July 4 Weekend celebration. $75 includes all the beer and food you can handle, a ticket to the game and a commemorative t-shirt. Optional bus transportation from Conshohocken, leaving at 2:30pm. Tickets can be purchased here or by calling 610.292.0880

Local Beer, Local Wine, Local Food July 08, 2008 - Monk's Cafe, 16 & Spruce Sts., Philadelphia

Monk's 11th annual Local Beer / Local Food dinner twill have the added panache of Chadds Ford Winery. Eric Miller from this award winning winery will be on hand for a dinner pair ingboth beer and wine with each course. The beers will be from local breweries and all the produce, meat, fish and fruit will be locally harvested. 7pm $65

A Variety of IPAs July 10, 2008 - Drafting Room Exton, 635 N. Pottstown, Pike, Exton

Award-winning brewer Brian O’Reilly from Sly Fox Beer will be on hand for a special presentation of Styrian Goldings from his year-long “IPA Project 2008: Also pouring: Sterling IPA, Horizon IPA, Target IPA (2007) & First Gold IPA(2007). Pay as you go. Taps open at 6pm.

Xmas in July July 11, 2008 - Grey Lodge Pub, 6235 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia

No gifts, no carols, no Santa, just great Xmas beer that Scoats has been hording since December including Sly Fox Christmas Ale and Troegs Mad Elf. While supplies last, free Xmas dessert with purchase of dinner. 6-9pm. Pay as you go.

Royal Stumble July 12, 2008 - Nodding Head Brewery & Restaurant, 1516 Sansom St. (second floor), Philadelphia

On the second Saturday of every July, there comes the Stumble, the beer-fest-in-reverse. They want you to kick their kegs and they'll chase you around the room (as much as is possible among a sold-out crowd) to get it done. Plus a theme (this year it's mudwrestling) and costumes. Gotta be there if you can. 1-5pm. $40

Bastille Day Festival July 12, 2008 - Eastern State Penitentiary, Fairmount Ave.

The annual Fairmount Bastille Day celebration has become one of Philadelphia’s premier summer events, attracting thousands of visitors to the massive shadow of Eastern State Penitentiary’s wall along Fairmount Avenue.2:30-6pm REENACTMENT AT 5:30.

Buy Fresh, Buy Local Kick-Off Party July 13, 2008 - Philadelphia Brewing Co., 2439 Amber St., Kensington

The 6th Annual kickoff party offers local food (w/veggie options), local music (The Spinning Leaves) and, of course, your favorite locally brewed beer - PBC. Tents and giant mist fans will offer relief from the heat. $20 ($25 at the door). $35 family rate (two parents and two children 12 and under). For more information or to purchase tickets: go here.

Joe Sixpack Post Book Signing Beer Sampling July 16, 2008 - McGillin's Olde Ale House, 1310 Drury Street

Joe Sixpack (a.k.a. Don Russell) will read from his book, Joe Sixpack’s Philly Beer Guide: A Reporter’s Notes on the Best Beer-Drinking City in America, at the Philadelphia Free Library tongith. Afterwards, McGillin’s Olde Ale House, will throw open its doors for “Joe Sixpack Night.” The reading starts at 7pm, the party at approximately 9pm. McGillin’s will serve “Joe Sixpack of Beer” – a beer sampler featuring six beers and $2 pints of a featured local microbrew. Russell will be on-hand to discuss his favorite libation and sign copies of his book (which will be available). For more information: 215.735.5562

John Francis & Friends @ General Lafayette Inn July 18, 2008 - General Lafayette Brewery & Inn, 646 Germantown Pike, Lafayette Hill, PA

Prominent Philadelphia songwriter and social activist John Francis will bring together an incredible group of Philadelphia and New York cohorts (New York singer/songwriters Sarah Fullen and Kelley McRae and Philadelphian Hezekiah Jones) for one night of music to benefit The Philadelphia AIDS Fund. Francis has made a career of helping others, both through his music and his community involvement. His work at a South Philadelphia community center, participation in various Hurricane Katrina events and other social work have shaped the people around him as well as his own art. He was honored by ASCAP as the 2006 recipient of the prestigious Sammy Cahn Lyricist Award for his song "Love Came to Me Dressed in Red" and performed in October 2006 for the United Nations summit To End World Poverty. 7pm. $11 in advance, $13 at the door. Tickets available at the General Lafayette Inn. For more information: 610.642.0292

Flying Fish Brewer @ Di Bruno’s July 18, 2008 - Di Bruno Bros., 1730 Chestnut St., Philadelphia

Meet brewer Gene Muller as he talks about his trade and passion. Among the 6 beers will be Flying Fish Abbey Dubbel and the Hop Fish IPA. Six great cheeses have been selected which pair very well with these balanced beers, bringing out flavors as well as contrasting and complimenting each other. Among the cheeses on the line-up are the Gorwydd Caerphilly and Valtellina Casera. 6-8pm $45

Summer Beer Dinner July 19, 2008 - Iron Hill West Chester

Ceviche Playero (Rock crab, scallops, honey, manila mango, papaya, pineapple, jicama, pasilla chiles, grapefruit, lime and plantain tostadas) paired witrh The Cannibal Strong Belgian Golden Ale; Roasted Pork Tamale…. Dan’s way Sweet corn, cilantro and cheesy grits) paired with German Pilsner;Pescado con Hongos Crema (Serrano marinated woodland mushroom-poblano cream, rustic smashed potatoes and grilled green beans) paired with Saison Belgian Farmhouse Ale; Pato en Clemole Castellano (Grilled-roasted, red chilled rubbed duck breast, mole of ancho and pasilla chiles, pecan and hazelnuts with black beans, braised greens and crispy onions) paired with Black and Tan (Ironbound and Porter); Chocolate Chipotle Cake with cajeta sauce paired with Baltic Porter. 7 pm Only 30 seats available. $50 plus tax and gratuity. e-mail chrisl@ironhillbrewery.com for reservations.

Oregon Brewers Festival July 24, 2008 - July 27, 2008 - Tom McCall Waterfront Park, Portland, OR

One of the nation's longest-running and best-loved craft beer festivals celebrates its 21st birthday this year. Seventy-two craft breweries from 18 different states will each send one product to serve at the event, hailed by many industry experts and beer fans alike as the premier craft beer festival in the nation. A 73rd beer, Collaborator, is a joint project between members of the Oregon Brew Crew homebrewing club and Widmer Brothers Brewing Co. More than 60,000 beer connoisseurs annually travel from around the world to sample the vast number of beer styles, which highlight the influences that different regions have on the brewing process. Admission free, a 2008 souvenir mug costing $5 is required for consuming beer. Hours are Noon to 9 p.m. Thursday through Saturday, and Noon to 7 p.m. Sunday. More details on website.

Michigan Brewers Festival July 25, 2008 - July 26, 2008 - Riverside Park. Depot Town., Ypsilanti, MI

11th Annual Summer Beer Festival will showcase of more than 200 hand-crafted beers from over 30 local breweries; live music and food. Friday: 5-9pm; Saturday: 1-6pm. You can purchase tickets online here.

Battle of the Brewery Bands (Rock & Rollin' for Charity) July 26, 2008 - Stoudts Brewing Co., Adamstown, PA

All proceeds will be donated to charity. Local brew bands get to show off their other talents in a musical fight for the “Golden Keg” and the benefit of their choice. Proceeds will be donated to the winner's favorite charity. The winning band will have 50% of the proceeds donated to the charity. Second place winning band will receive 20% for charity, and the additional 30% will be divided up among the rest of the bands to donate. 6-10 pm, ticket price is $20 which includes beer, food & music. Only 600 tickets will be sold. Participating breweries will bring a keg of their choice. Participating Bands: Tröegs, Victory, Legacy, Union Barrel Works, PA. HomeBrew Club, and Stoudts of course. Only 600 tickets available call 717-484-4386 X204.

Brew at the Zoo July 26, 2008 - Philadelphia Zoo, 34th & Girard, Fairmount Park

The Fifth Annual Brew at the Zoo will feature more than 25 national, local and home brewers as well as food and entertainment. $40, $50 at the gate. 6-10pm. Call 888.317.8633

New Jersey Brewers Brunch July 27, 2008 - Grey Lodge Pub, 6235 Frankford Ave., Philadelphia

Join Lew Bryson & Mark Haynie for the launch of their new book, New Jersey Breweries, Lew and Mark will be on hand selling and signing their book. New Jersey beers on tap and our brunch menu will be available. 11am -2pm. Pay as you go. Lew is willing to sign body parts.