Selected Events (from The Real Beer Page's events database, and beyond!) - May 2005
May 10, 2005 - Stockholm, Sweden
Sour & Bitter in Stockholm
At this unique and fascinating fest, the sister bars Oliver Twist and Akkurat will offer a wide range of US craft brewed IPAs and Belgian lambics on draught and bottles. The two establishments, which are located a mere two minutes walk apart, claim that it will be the widest such selection in Europe.
Location: Oliver Twist Pub & Restaurant and the Akkurat Hours: 11:00 am - 1:00 am Admission: Free Organization: Oliver Twist and Akkurat
Contact: Jörgen Hasselqvist and Sten Isacson Phone: 046 8 6400566 and 46 8 6440018 Fax: 0046 8 6411566 Email: jorgen@olivertwist.se and stene@akkurat.se
May 14, 2005 to May 14, 2005 - Austin, Texas, United States
Texas Craft Brewers Festival
The Texas Craft Brewers Festival is the largest beer tasting in Texas, featuring the state's best independent breweries. With more than 40 handcrafted beers on tap, the festival provides a unique opportunity to taste some of Texas' best beer, learn about different beer styles, and talk with local brewers. Enjoy food and beer pairing sessions led by the Texas Culinary Academy, and free live music in the beer garden.
Location: West 4th and Guadalupe Streets, in the heart of Austin's warehouse district. Hours: 3:00-8:00 pm Admission: Admission is free. Purchase 5 beer tastings for $10. Organization: Texas Society for Brewing Contact: Amy Cartwright Phone: 512-797-7879 Email: info@txbrewersfestival.com
May 20, 2005 to May 21, 2005 - Melbourne, , Australia
Autumn International Beer Festival
Come and taste beers from around the world and from breweries large and small at this year's Autumn International Beer Festival. Chat with master brewers, participate in seminars and entertainment, enjoy live music or just relax with a beer in the bar with your mates.
Session Times: Friday 20 May: Session 1 - 4.00pm - 7.00pm Session 2 - 8.00pm - 11.00pm Saturday 21 May: Session 3 - 11.00am - 2.00pm Session 4 - 3.00pm - 6.00pm Session 5 - 7.00pm - 10.00pm Location: Royal Exhibition Building, Nicholson Street, Carlton Hours: 5 x 3 hour sessions Admission: $35 per adult Organization: The Royal Agricultural Society of Victoria Limited Contact: Nicole Girling Phone: (03) 9914 2478 Fax: (03) 9372 1947 Email: events@rasv.com.au
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