Selected Events (from The Real Beer Page's events database, and beyond!) - January 2007
January 5 & 6, 2007 - Vail, Colorado, USA
Seventh Annual Big Beers, Belgians & Barleywines Festival
Start the year right at this ski country festival of big, bold and bodacious brews. Sample from among a host of beers ranging from lambics to barleywines and almost everything in between. Plus, sit down to dinner with Hildegard van Ostaden, Brewmaster and co-founder of Belgium's Brouwerij de Leyerth, at the Brewmaster's Dinner.
Location: Manor Vail Lodge & Conference Center Admission: $22 in advance, $25 at door; $49.99 plus tax and gratuity for the Friday night Brewmaster's Dinner Web: www.bigbeersfestival.com Email: BigBeersFestival@hotmail.com Phone: High Point Brewing, (970) 524-1092
January 20, 2007 - St. Paul, Minnesota, United States
Fifth Annual Winterfest
The Minnesota Craft Brewer's Guild presents their annual sampling of winter beers, strong ales and other brews designed for the coldest months. Ticket holders receive a commemorative tasting glass, program and access to a wonderful appetizer buffet, plus live local jazz.
Location: Landmark Center Hours: 6:30-9:30 PM Admission: $42.50, available at www.ticketworks.com Organization: Minnesota Brewers Guild Email: info@mncraftbrew.org URL: www.mncraftbrew.org
And Plan Ahead For ...
February 9, 2007 to February 10, 2007 - Denver, Colorado, United States
5th Annual International Mead Festival
Get set for the world's largest tasting of meads, or as the producers sometimes like to call them, "honey wines." If you're a fan, there is nowhere a larger selection is available, and if you're a novice, there's no better place to start!
Location: Sheraton Denver West, 360 Union Boulevard Hours: check website - multiple sessions Admission: $30 advance / $35 at the door...Available for purchase October 1, 2006 Organization: International Mead Association) Email: info@meadfest.com URL: http://www.meadfest.com
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