Selected Events (from The Real Beer Page's events database, and beyond!) - February 2006
February 3 - 4, 2006 - Chesterfield, England, U.K.
1st Annual Gluten-Free Beer Festival
(Organized as part of the Chesterfield Beer Festival 2006)
To our knowledge the first-ever beer fest devoted to gluten-free beers will feature at least 18 celiac-friendly brews, including beers from Finland, Italy, the U.S., Canada and Australia. The intent of this festival is to continue as both a concept and, beginning in February, a website: www.glutenfreebeerfestival.com. Additionally, there will be over 80 real ales at the main fest, plus ciders, perries and country wines.
Location: Winding Wheel, Holywell Street Hours: Fri 5-11pm; Sat 11am-3pm; Sat 6.30-11pm Admission: £5 evenings; £2.50 for the afternoon session Organization: CAMRA Contact: Dr. S. Ford Email: sfinbox-beerfestival@yahoo.co.uk Web: www.chesterfieldbeerfestival.org.uk
February 6, 2006 - Hayward, California, United States
6th Annual Double IPA Festival
Like hops? Come sample 50 Imperial or double IPAs, all on tap at The Bistro. A professional beer judging panel will select the best and an awards ceremony will follow. There will also be live music & BBQ all day
Location: The Bistro 1001 B Street Hours: 11am to 7 pm Admission: $20.00 6oz. glass with 5 tokens Organization: The Bistro Contact: Vic Phone: (510) 886-8525 Fax: 510 8861513 Email: vicbistro@yahoo.com
And Coming Up in March:
If you plan to be in Belgium for the Zythos Beer Festival (formerly the 24 Hours of Beer Festival), don't miss The Night of Large Thirst at the church square in Eizeringen (Lennik). First organized in 2004, this remarkable festival features perhaps the most comprehensive selection of traditional lambic found anywhere in the world. Plan for Friday, March 3, and check out www.nightoflargethirst.be for further details.
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