Selected Events (from The Real Beer Page's events database, and beyond!) - December 2003
December 5, 2003 to December 7, 2003 - Downtown Portland, Oregon, United States
The Holiday Ale Festival
Twenty-five potent winter ales are featured at the event, all of which are created specifically to bring warmth and cheer to the holiday season. Also featured are on-site food, craft vendors selling handmade gifts, a root beer garden, appearances by Ebenezer Scrooge, and seasonal background music.
Location: Pioneer Courthouse Square, located at the intersection of SW Broadway and Yamhill streets Hours: Noon to 9:30 p.m Admission: Admission to the event is free. A 2003 souvenir mug is required for tasting beer and costs $3. Patrons pay $3 for each 12-ounce mug of beer, or $1 for a three-ounce taste.
Phone: 503/274-0019
December 5, 2003 to December 7, 2003 - Mount Snow, Vermont, United States
Beer Summit Brew-SKI weekend
Love to drink Beer? We knew that. Now, do you love to ski? That is what we thought! Beer Summit has teamed up with Mount Snow to bring you the first Beer Summit Brew-Ski Weekend December 5-7th. Come drink, ski, and hang with the best brewers, skiers and drinkers on the planet. Packages start at $169.00 p/p quad occupancy and include 2 nights stay, 2-day lift ticket, Friday pre-party, taxes/service fees and access to both Beer Summit sessions on Saturday.
December 5, 2003 to December 6, 2003 - Boston, Massachusetts, United States
Harpoon Christmas Party
'Tis the season to be jolly so throw on your Santa caps and come down to the Harpoon Christmas Party 2003. Good tidings and fresh beer await the more than 3,000 holiday revelers expected to participate in this annual winter tradition. Guests can enjoy a wide selection of Harpoon's Boston-brewed beers, including Harpoon IPA and the famous holiday seasonal beer, Harpoon Winter Warmer. Live music warms the toes and hot food warms the bellies under the heated tent decorated with all the trimmings.
Location: Harpoon Brewery 306 Northern Avenue Boston, MA 02210 Hours: Friday, December 5, 5:30 to 11:00 pm (Entrance closes at 9:30 pm), NEW SATURDAY HOURS!! December 6, 3:30 to 9:00 pm (Entrance closes at 7:30 pm) Admission: $10 includes souvenir cup Organization: Harpoon Brewery Contact: Fitz Granger Phone: 888-HARPOON ext. 3 Fax: (617) 482-9361 Email: lmelby@harpoonbrewery.com
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