Events for July 2009

Meet the Brewer Series: Blue Point Brewing Clambake @ Spinnerstown July 01, 2009 - Spinnerstown Hotel, 2195 Spinnerstown Rd., Spinnerstown

Traditional cherrystone clam bake with three courses and four beers including Hoptical Illusion on cask, Imperal Pilsner, Rastafar Rye and Toasted Lager. 7pm $35 per person. More info: 215.536.7242

BBQ, Blues n Christmas in July Brews July 02, 2009 - Ron's Original Bar & Grill, 74 E. Uwchalan Ave., Lionville

Ron's will feature Jimmy's BBQ from Frazer and will be tapping 8 Christmas Beers at 6pm, featuring Troegs Mad Elf '08. There will also be a very special Christmas Gift to all beer lovers out there with a keg from Stone Brewing Company. You'll have to bet here to find out what it is, ONE of only TWO kegs for the area of this special brew! Pay as you go.

Dogs 4 Dogs @ The Beer Yard July 03, 2009 - The Beer Yard

Come and enjoy free samples of Flying Dog Brews! We’re grilling out for charity with $1 hot dogs All proceeds/ donations/tips from the night will benefit the Delaware County SPCA. 5-8pm

The Beer Yard will be donating $5.00 a case for each case sold this weekend to the SPCA.

Beer-B-Que @ General Lafayette July 04, 2009 - General Lafayette Brewery & Inn, 646 Germantown Pike, Lafayette Hill, PA

Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Chicken, Corn on the Cob, Potato Salad, Watermelon, Cake & more. $19.99. Under 12 $9.99. With select open beer $29.99 2-6pm Info: 610-941-0600

Extröeginary Beers @ Tria July 08, 2009 - Tria Fermentation School, Philadelphia

The extröeginary creations from Tröegs Brewing Company in Harrisburg make it easy to love local beer. Join founding brothers Chris and John Trogner for a taste of their coolest beers - including some that rarely make it out of the brewery. To celebrate more than 10 years of success, Chris and John have created a series of small-batch, one-off "Scratch Beers." We'll taste fun experiments like Apollo Imperial Ale, Double Espresso Oatmeal Stout, barrel-aged Triple, bourbon-barrel-aged Mad Elf, plus flagship favorites like Sunshine Pils and Hopback Amber with our local brewing heroes. 6:30-8pm $35

Friday Night Sampling: Victory July 10, 2009 - The Beer Yard

Super Sales Gal Tracy fwill be here, pushing her Summer beers, Hefeweizen, Whirlwind Wit and the highly acclaimed Prima Pils. We could have gotten Bill and Ron but Mark said no. 5-7pm

Royal Stumble @ Nodding Head July 11, 2009 - Nodding Head Brewery & Restaurant, 1516 Sansom St. (second floor), Philadelphia

Tickets for the 10th Annual Royal Stumble go on sale June 1 at Nodding head by phone at 215.569.9525. Participating breweries not yet announced, but "look for a few special guests this year." $45 (tickets go fast and it always sells out). 1pm start.

Pints for Pups July 11, 2009 - First Energy Stadium, Reading

The 2009 Pints for Pups---benefiting the Humane Society of Berks County---will be held at FirstEnergy Stadium, home of the Reading Phillies. Confirmed breweries so far: Reading Brewing Company, Legacy Brewing Company, Sly Fox Brewing Company, Appalachian Brewing Company, Lancaster Brewing Company, Stoudt's Brewing Company, Green Mountain Cidery, Dogfish Head and Troegs. Music will be provided by the legendary Dibbs Preston & the Detonators!

$30 general admission includes a custom event pint glass, full access to the beer tasting area, Spike's Doggie Bar & Buffet for the pooches, music and other cool happenings. $100 VIP passes (for two) add entry to the exclusive Legacy Brewing VIP area with reserved seating just for VIP's, expanded buffet options, and a full service Legacy Beer and Barefoot Wine bar for VIP's only. 6-9pm More info: 610.921.2348

Sly Fox Hop Project Night @ Drafting Room Exton July 15, 2009 - Drafting Room Exton, 635 N. Pottstown, Pike, Exton

Featuring single hop beers from Hop Project 2008 and 2009 on tap: Amarillo IPA, Cluster IPA, Mt. Rainier IPA, Aurora IPA, Willamette Pale Ale & Marynka Pale Ale. Plus a firkin of Rt. 113 IPA and a special treat, Burn’s Scottish Ale. Drafting Room runs BBQ specials on Wednesdays in the summer and those should go nicely with some hoppy beers. Pay as you go. More info: 610.363.0521

Ommegang Beer & Wine Throwdown @ Tria July 15, 2009 - Tria Fermentation School • Medical Arts Building, 1601 Walnut St, Phila

In this corner: Ommegang's head brewer Phil Leinhart and his captivating, complex Belgian-style brews. And in this corner: Ommegang's sommelier Kate Stamps with an irresistible line up of sparkling, white, red and dessert wines. Each round starts with a delicious snack then beer and wine square off in a food-pairing contest. You're the referee. Which pairing is a knock-out? $42 6:30-8pm

Friday Night Sampling: Bear Republic July 17, 2009 - The Beer Yard

It's Bear Republic night in Wayne and we will be featuring the new Racer 5, Hop Rod Rye and Red Rocket 12oz Bottles. Mark says they're just the right size. 5-7pm

Beers of Michigan Night at TJ’s July 18, 2009 - TJ's Restaurant & Drinkery, Paoli Village Shops, Paoli

On hand: Dr. Joel from New Holland, Derek from Bells and Bernie from Stockertown representing Founders. On tap: New Holland Mad Hatter, Imperial Hatter, Brother Jacob, Existential & Night Tripper; Founders Double Trouble, Imperial Stout, Curmudgeon & Pale Ale; Bells Two Hearted, Oberon, Double Cream Stout,& Best Brown Ale. 6PM-1AM Pay as you go.

Good Food, Good Beer, and the Rest is History July 18, 2009 - Head House Square, 2nd & Lombard

Ten local restaurants and ten local breweries will greet you with their best creations under the colonial market shed at New Market. And the atmosphere is over-the-top romantic, with flowers and candles, under the roof of this historic building. Tickets are $30 for five tasting tickets and $22 for three. Beer is complimentary. This event is a fund raiser for the Philadelphia Convivium of Slow Food and Green Village Philadelphia. SOLD OUT ONLINE, TICKETS AT GATE IF AVAILABLE

Hops. Vines & Wines Festival @ Selin'sgro July 18, 2009 - Downtown Selinsgrove, PA

The second annual, sponsored by Selin's Grove Brewing. More brewers, more fun this year. Details on the website.

Home Brew Event @ Mémé July 21, 2009 - Mémé, 2201 Spruce St., Phila

July at Mémé will be dedicated to bringing together both novice and savvy brewers with food lovers and Chef David Katz is scouring the Philadelphia beer scene to identify non-professional artisans who’d like to introduce their craft to a new audience of beer (and food) lovers. The first annual Home Brew event--the first in a series of events highlighting craftspeople and their use of artisan ingredients--will showcase the talents of every day people that hand craft their own brews. 6:30 - 8:30. 215-735-4900 for more information and to arrange to submit a sample of your beer for consideration (before June 15).

HIt Blondes @ Tria July 22, 2009 - Tria Fermentation School • Medical Arts Building, 1601 Walnut St, Phila

Quench your thirst for knowledge about summer's hottest brews to keep you cool in a fun, new beer class for suds lovers of all levels. Join Tria owner Jon Myerow and Fermentation School principal Erin McLean to learn about golden beer treasures from around the world. But wait there's more: we will start the class with a blind tasting of all the beers and award prizes to the top two beer geeks! 6:30-8Pm $30

Friday Night Sampling: Yards July 24, 2009 - The Beer Yard

We'll have a brewer in the house as we celebrate the great beers from Philly's oldest craft brewer. The brews coming out of their new brewery and causing a sensation among local beer lovers, from the classic ESA to the reformulated Saison, not to mention the new Brawler. "Wow!" That's what Mark says, 5-7pm

Battle of the Brewery Bands (Rock & Rollin' for Charity) July 25, 2009 - Stoudts Brewing Co., Adamstown, PA

The anxiously awaited 2nd Annual Battle of the Brewery bands will be held tonight at Stoudt’s Biergarten. This event raised $5,000 for charity last year and plans to top that this year. Join in the fun and cheer on your favorite participating brewery competing for the Golden Keg and their chosen charity. Great times, rocking tunes, fantastic beer and lots of laughs. Get your tickets soon, they sell out fast. Call the Stoudt’s office in Adamstown at 717-484-4386x204 and ask for Maika

Summer Ale Festival @ Philadelphia Zoo July 25, 2009 - Philadelphia Zoo, 3400 W. Girard Ave., Philadelphia

Celebrate the season with fabulous food and regional craft beers. Breweries will be on hand to showcase their best “summer beers” and much more. Attendees can register to participate in a zoo-wide scavenger hunt that, if tasks are completed correctly, enter them into a drawing to win awesome prizes. VIP passes will be available for special access to breakout sessions and swag bags! More information to follow. Tickets will be available for purchase starting in May. 6-10pm.

Irish Pub Tour de Shore July 26, 2009 - Phialdelphia - Altantic City and back

over 750 bicyclists will gear up to ride a 65-mile bike tour of scenic South Jersey beginning at the Irish Pub on 20th and Walnut in Philadelphia, to the Irish Pub in Atlantic City. Celebrity riders for the event often include Michael Smerconish host of CBS Radio's The Big Talker 1210 AM, Gregg Murphy of Comcast SportsNet, Commissioner John Timoney, Miami Chief of Police, and John Bolaris of Fox 29.

During the Tour de Shore's 20+ year history, the Irish Pub Tour de Shore has raised awareness for various local children's charities. Throughout its tenure, it has raised over $1,200,000.00 for various beneficiaries. Each year, various local children's charities, who keep their operating costs to a minimum, are chosen as the benefactor. This year, the 22nd Annual Tour de Shore is proud to announce the benefactors are the following Philadelphia Police Charities:
The Daniel Faulkner Educational Grant Fund
FOP Survivor's Fund
Police Athletic League of Philadelphia

To sign up online, go here.

A Pint & a Pound @ Tria July 29, 2009 - Tria Fermentation School • Medical Arts Building, 1601 Walnut St, Phila

The sun never set on the British beer and cheese empire. Many beloved beer styles like Pale Ale, Stout and Barleywine and famous cheeses like Cheddar and Stilton hail from the British Isles. Tria fromager Jenny Harris and Fermentation School principal Erin McLean will pair an array of iconic, artisanal beers and cheeses from England, Ireland and Wales, matching classics perfected over centuries with the newest fermentations from the Isles. 6:30-8pm $45

Belgium Comes to Cooperstown July 31, 2009 - August 01, 2009 - Brewery Ommegang, Cooperstown, NY

Friday July 31: Multi-course catered dinner with beer pairings. Guest speakers. Live band. Saturday August 1: 12 noon- doors open. 2-6pm- Belgian and Belgian-style beer tasting. 45-50 breweries and 5+ Belgian Specialty Importers. All in all over 200 beers to sample. 3 pm- Live music begins. Food vended separately all day. 7 pm- Ommegang beer stand opens. After dark- Bonfire and Beatles movies. THIS EVENT IS SOLD OUT