New York State Beer and Cheese Pairing Sail

If you haven’t been on a Schooner before now is the time to go!  The New York State Beer and Cheese Pairing Sail is a two-hour sail through the New York Harbor. There will be 5 craft beers paired with 5 fine cheeses.  Also, there will be a guest host from one of NYC’s best breweries, such as Coney Island Craft Brews, Kelso, Keegan Ales & Fire Island Brew.

The New York State Beer and Cheese Pairing will be held on August 3rd at 6:45pm.  For more information visit their website.

Saranac/Lake Placid Tasting at Puck Fair Bar

On July 28th at 6-8pm Puck Fair Bar of 298 Lafayette St will hold a Saranac/Lake Placid Tasting.

Details are limited, check out http://www.puckfairbar.com/ for more info!

North Fork Craft Beer BBQ and Wine Fest – VIP Sold Out!

Just a quick announcement – The North Folk Craft Beer BBQ and Wine Fest has already sold out of their VIP Session.

In case you don’t know yet, the North Folk fest will feature over 50 craft breweries, and is held in Martha Clara Vineyards in jamesport NY.

The fest will be held on August 14th, 2010 and will feature 2 sessions, one of which is sold out.  The session that is stil available starts at 6pm.

For more information and tickets, visit http://www.northforkcraftbeerfestival.com/

Wild Goose/Magic Hat Tasting – A Goose with a Magic Hat!

Continuing the now weekly beer & brewery events, the Wild Goose, at 530 Forest Avenue Staten Island, NY, welcomes Magic Hat Brewing Company.  Beers will be from the Odd Notion series, their 100 IBU IPA and their American Pale Wheat Ale.

Come on out to The Wild Goose and get ready to experience some of the “Strange Brews” that makes Magic Hat so unique!

For more information visit the Wild Goose’s website

Chocolate & Cherry Beer Tasting – The Village Pourhouse

Tomorrow, February 10th, join the Village Pourhouse in NYC, for a Chocolate, Cherry & Wheat Beer Tasting to celebrate Valentine’s Day. The Pourhouse Beer Sommelier will take you on a journey through the history of their favorite beers they love. Taste some of our unique brews and interesting Beer Concoctions for the perfect Valentine’s Day gift.

Learn more at the Village Pourhouse’s website

Paste Magazine/Stag’s Head – A Taste of Paste

Paste Magazine will be at Stags Head, 252 E 51 st, in NYC on Wednesday, Feb 10th, celebrating their picks for top American breweries of the decade. We’ll have $4 drafts from 6:30-9:30PM, including beers from Rogue, Lagunitas, Ommegang, Jolly Pumpkin, Wayerbacher, Avery, Allagash and more! 16 draft lines plus 1 on cask! Come speak to the publisher and editor of Paste, plus beer representatives from all the breweries.

Learn more at the official event website

Grab Specialty Foods Beer Tasting – 438 7th Ave

From 5-7:30pm on Saturday, January 9th 2010, Grab Specialty foods on 438 7th Ave in Brooklyn will be hosting a beer tasting.

Whole Foods Beer Tasting – 10 Columbus Circle

From 3-7pm on Friday, January 8th 2010, Whole Foods Market on 10 Columbus Circle will be hosting a beer tasting. The tasting will include the Harlem Brewing Company’s Sugar Hill Golden Ale.

For more information please call Whole Foods at 212-823-9600.

Red Wagon IPA Lunch Party

On Thursday, January 7 join FBIC founders for lunch at TJ Finley’s in Bay Shore, and enjoy Red Wagon IPA among other beers. For more information visit – http://www.tjfinleys.com

1st Annual Beer, Bourbon & BBQ Festival

January 30th  -  Saturday

TWO SESSIONS

Noon – 4pm The VIP Whole Hog and Bacon Session

5pm – 9pm       Afternoon Session

at la.venue
608 West 28th Street, NYC 10001 (11th & 28th)

The Show Sweeping The Country Comes To The Big Apple! Join Us as we bring our down-home, Southern-fried, good time to NYC.  Get ready to enjoy all those pleasures that true Southerners live by – Beer, Bourbon, Barbeque, Bacon, and Bluegrass! It’s a great day of beer sippin’, bourbon tastin’, music listenin’, cigar smokin’, and barbeque eatin’. Your admission buys you a sampling glass so you can enjoy an ALL-YOU-CARE –TO-TASTE sampling of beer and bourbon.

What You Can Expect…..

• Guests enjoy a relaxed atmosphere where  a souvenir glass awaits.  Stroll and sip over 60+ beers and 40+ high-end bourbons being poured.
• We have brought in pitmasters from throughout the South to cook up the best BBQ right outside the front door.  The first session will feature WHOLE HOG samples.
• Guests can also enjoy the other fantastic restaurants who are on-hand to sample their favorite Southern inspired dishes.
• Seminars.  Enjoy seminars from brewmasters and master distillers. Sit in on a panel discussion with your favorite bloggers.
• Live Music.   If you just enjoy sippin and listenin’….enjoy the fantastic bluegrass playing at the haymarket stage.
• Cooking demonstrations.  Learn how to make the Bacon Explosion and other great foods from our featured chefs.
• Hot sauces, bbq accessories, and even a heated cigar tent will be on-hand for all guests.
• Bacon.  If you are a lover of the pork belly….join us for the first session.  We’re frying up 10 different kinds of bacon along with fantastic bacon dishes from local restaurants.

Admission :

SESSION TICKETS ARE LIMITED AND TICKETS ARE SOLD FIRST-COME FIRST-SERVE.

SPECIAL 4-PACK   VIP WHOLE HOG AND BACON SESSION   –   NOON – 4PM:
$300  – ONLY 20 STILL AVAILABLE. Includes 4 VIP Tickets. Valid from Noon-4pm. Each ticket includes admission into the event, a souvenir tasting glass, unlimited sampling of beer and bourbon, souvenir t-shirt, 10+ intl bacon sampling, all food including bbq servings.

VIP WHOLE HOG AND BACON SESSION   –   NOON – 4PM:
89% SOLD OUT $95 Admission. THIS WILL SELL OUT.   Valid from Noon-4pm. Includes admission into the event, a souvenir tasting glass, unlimited sampling of beer and bourbon, souvenir t-shirt, 10+ intl bacon sampling, all food including bbq servings.

AFTERNOON SESSION    -    5PM – 9PM:
84% SOLD OUT $75 Admission.   THIS WILL SELL OUT. Valid from 5pm – 9pm. Includes admission into the event, a souvenir tasting glass, unlimited sampling of beer and bourbon, some food.