Events for May 2012

Friday NIght Sampling: Sierra Nevada May 04, 2012 - The Beer Yard

Sierra Nevada Pale, Torpedo and Summerfest will pour and maybe we will even do a blind taste test with Can vs Bottle. 5-7pm. That's the feature of the night; Mark will be the animated short subject.

3rd Annual IPA Block Party May 05, 2012 - Hawthorne's Cafe, 38 S. 11 St., Philadelphia

Held outside on 11th Street between Fitzwater and Catharine streets. **CASH ONLY** Purchase drink tickets for $5 each and redeem them at the beer of your choice 24 drafts. Hard Cider and Margarita's also available. Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Tacos, Nachos and Popcorn available. 2 Live bands (Swift Technique 12pm - 4pm and Pete Guadiesso & Friends from 4pm - 8pm) This event is kid and pet friendly. Noon - 8pm ( Rain Date: Saturday May 12). 215.827.3012

Dock Street Big Bottle Release May 05, 2012 - Dock St. Brewery & Restaurant, 50 & Baltimore, Phila.

Dock Street Brewery releases a vast selection of limited, hand-bottled, naturally carbonated beers in 750ml format. Door open from Noon to 4pm for bottle sales (first come first serve), live music, pizza by the slice and a special selection of beers on tap.

Sly Fox Bock Fest & Goat Race May 06, 2012 - Sly Fox Brewhouse & Eatery, 520 Kimberton Rd., Phoenixville

One of the region's most popular annual events. Starts at 11am, races begin at 2pm. Bock beers of all sorts and thousands of cheering fans. More details at website.

Ommegang Goes to the Opera @ Devil’s Den May 09, 2012 - Devil's Den, 1148 S. 11th Street, Philadelphia

Join the Devil’s Den & Ommegang as they host a night of singing and theater with the Center City Opera Theater.. Devil’s Den will be tapping a selection of limited special releases and year round offerings from Ommegang Brewery: Duvel Single, Hennipen, Witte, Art of Darkness, Adoration and Seduction. A special DiBruno Brother’s cheese plate will be available during the night. The cheeses will be paired to complement the different Ommegang beers. At 10pm, the Center City Opera Theater will be preforming their After Hours Arias. A program where the artists preform timeless drinking songs from famous operas, and sing along with members of their Young Artist Program.

Friday Night Sampling: Ommegang May 11, 2012 - The Beer Yard

Maybe we'll give Mark the night off so you can come in and harass Ommegang sales rep Megan McGuire instead. Plus we'll have lots of good beer to drink .5-7pm as always.

Stoudt's 25th Anniversary Party May 11, 2012 - Stoudt's, Route 272 2800 N. Reading Rd., Adamstown Pa

Stoudt's Brewing Co.,the first brewpub in Pennsylvania when it opened back in 1987, will celebrate its 20th Anniversary in May with a party in its Adamstown Beer Garden fro 6-10pm. .This non-profit event is supporting the local library and will also showcase two special anniversary beers.. Tickets are $35 which includes food, beer, and music. For more information, call 717.484.4386 x 204 or check out the website.

Stoudt's Microfest May 12, 2012 - Stoudt's, Route 272 2800 N. Reading Rd., Adamstown Pa

Feel free to attend in either 60's, 70's, or 80's garb to celebrate a trifecta of anniversaries in the biergarten (also the antique mall and Black Angus Restaurant). Music by The Ryan Wickersham Band and food by Chef Jim Carr. $35 from each ticket sold donated to the Adamstown Public Library. Weekend package available. Tickets at 717-484-4386 x204. More info online.

Brewfest @ Mount Hope May 12, 2012 - Mount Hope Estate & Winery, Route 72, Manheim., PA

The 4th annual BrewFest at Mount Hope will have two sessions: 11am - 3pm & 4:30pm - 8:30pm. Tickets and more information online.

Don"t Block the Bocks @ Johnny Brenda's May 12, 2012 - Johnny Brenda's, 1201 N. Frankford Ave., Philadelphia

A day of Bocks at Johnny Brenda's starting at 11am and going all day, featuring a variety of local Bocks: Sly Fox Maibock, Sly Fox Slackerbock, Sly Fox Hefeweizen Doppelbock, Victory St. Boisterous Hellerbock, Victory Moonglow Weizenbock, Lancaster Rumspringa, Ramstein Maibock, Troeg's Troegenator & Stoudt's Maibock. The kitchen will be serving up brats, bockwurst, and the delectable raw milk cheeses of Birchrun Hills Farm. SPECIAL GUEST: he winner of last year's Sly Fox Goat Race, the 3-legged upstart, Peggy, will again be visiting. She will be in attendance from noon until 3pm!

Craft Beer Week Dinner (Allagash) @ a.kitchen May 16, 2012 - a.kitchen, 135 South 18 St., Philadelphia

Executive chef Bryan Sikora of a. kitchen will celebrate American Craft Beer Week (May 14-20) with a special Beer Pairing Menu featuring Allagash Brewing Company. The pairings will be available a la carte or as a four-course meal and will be served all night in addition to the restaurant’s regular menu. Dishes will range in price from $9 to $18; beers will range in price from $6 to $8, including a side-by-side taste of Victor and Victoria that will allow guests to savor the latest batch of the aromatic beers. For $65 per person, guests can create their own four-course meal from the special menu. Starts @ 6pm.

Founders Tap Takeover @ FWOT May 16, 2012 - Fingers Wings and Other Things, 107 - 109 W. Ridge Pike, Conshohocken

FWOT will be pouring many of the great hand crafted beers from the award winning Michigan brewer and a special tasting menu featuring some Founders inspired treats from the FWOT kitchen will be available. Tap time is noon (and things run until 11:30 PM) for this pay as you go event.

The beers: Double Trouble, Breakfast Stout, Curmudgeon, Dirty Bastard, Centennial IPA. Red’s Rye PA & Porter.

Friday NIght Sampling: Southampton May 18, 2012 - The Beer Yard

The new Burton IPA, Biere de Mars and Double White will be here for your tasting pleasure. 5-7pm

Brandywine Valley Craft Brewers' Festival May 19, 2012 - Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant, 30 E. State St. Media, PA

This event has become a local favorite and this year should be better than ever! 25 local breweries swill be howcasing the best craft beer in the region, along with food and live music all day. Tickets are $45 online, $50 at the door, and $5 for Designated Drivers. Proceeds will benefit the Media Youth Center, providing educational and recreational opportunities for youth in the community. Buy tickets here.

Greater NE Philadelphia Beer Festival May 19, 2012 - Cannstatter Volkfest Verein. 9130 Academy Road, Phila.

Some of the best local bands, great food and most of all a festival of beer from all over the world! 50+ beers will be available to sample from some of your favorite breweries this year. Tickets and details online.

Friday NIght Sampling: Yards May 25, 2012 - The Beer Yard

The one and only Tom Kehoe will be pouring all the brewery's year-round beers the recently released Saison seasonal. Even Mark is excited about this one. 5-7pm 6/1 - Adam from Victory will be here with some Summer Love