Selected Events (from The Real Beer Page's events database, and beyond!) - January 2006
January 6, 2006 to January 7, 2006 - Vail, Colorado, United States
6th Annual Big Beers, Belgians & Barleywines 2006
A weekend devoted to the sampling, education and enjoyment of specialty beer. Friday afternoon is the American Homebrewers Association-sanctioned Belgians, Barleywines and Strong Ales Homebrew Competition, with judging by a select panel. Friday evening is our Second Annual Big Beers Brewmasters' Dinner, returning by popular request. On Saturday afternoon, the tasting portion of the Big Beers Festival begins at 2:00 pm. at the Manor Vail Conference Center, which is open to the public and showcases over 125 different commercially produced specialty beers from around the world.
Location: Manor Vail Resort Hours: 1:30 PM - 7:00 PM Admission: $22/pp in advance ~ $25/pp at the door Phone: (970) 524-1092 Email: bigbeersfestival@hotmail.com
January 13, 2006 to January 14, 2006 - Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Great Alaska Beer & BarleyWine Festival
Over 50 of the regions best breweries sampling over 175 of the finest pale ales, stouts, pilsners, porters, specialty brews, barley wines, Belgian ales and more. Sanctioned "Best Barley Wine Competition". Live music.
Location: Egan Convention Center
Hours: 1/13: 5-10p; 1/14:3-10p Admission: $30 per person. Includes 6oz. commemorative glass, 30 samples and official program. Organization: Aurora Productions, Inc. Contact: Annie Chavez Phone: 907-562-9911 Fax: 907-562-9889 Email: showpros@alaska.net
January 18, 2006 to January 21, 2006 - Manchester, England
National Winter Ales Festival
The other major beer fest in the U.K., this annual event features wide range of draught and bottled real ales, ciders, perries, and draught and bottled foreign beers, plus the crowning of the 2006 Champion Winter Beer of Britain. The fest returns to Manchester following a two year absence.
Location: New Century Hall, Manchester, England Hours: Wednesday from 5:30pm to 10:30pm; Thursday (trade session) from 1:00pm to 3:00pm; Thursday from 4:30pm to 10:30pm; Friday and Saturday (both days) from noon to 10:30pm. Entrance fee: Friday evening £4, other times £3; CAMRA members £1 reduction. Organization: Campaign for Real Ale and Manchester Evening News, operating as a benefit for Francis House Children's Hospice Contact: Steven Prescott, 01942 719037; Rd.greatermanchester@camra.org.uk Web: www.camra.org.uk
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