Brewers Guild of Alaska http://www.brewersguildofalaska.org The Brewers Guild of Alaska Sun, 22 Jan 2012 14:00:09 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 en hourly 1 AK Beer Week SUN JAN 22.2012 http://www.brewersguildofalaska.org/bga-events/ak-beer-week-sun-jan-22-2012/ http://www.brewersguildofalaska.org/bga-events/ak-beer-week-sun-jan-22-2012/#comments Sun, 22 Jan 2012 14:00:09 +0000 barb http://www.brewersguildofalaska.org/?p=386 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM Farewell Brunch at Spenard Roadhouse. End AK Beer Week here with brunch specials for festgoers. Make sure to wear your GABBF wrist band! Check out http://spenardroadhouse.com for more details.

2 PM AK Beer Week 2012 ends today. We’ll close out our SILENT ART AUCTION by announcing the winning bids today at 2 PM. Come early to check out Scott Clendaniel’s very popular oil paintings of beer, including some heavy-hittin’  MSBC beers.

]]> http://www.brewersguildofalaska.org/bga-events/ak-beer-week-sun-jan-22-2012/feed/ 0 AK Beer Week SAT JAN 21.2012 http://www.brewersguildofalaska.org/bga-events/ak-beer-week-sat-jan-21-2012/ http://www.brewersguildofalaska.org/bga-events/ak-beer-week-sat-jan-21-2012/#comments Sat, 21 Jan 2012 19:00:03 +0000 barb http://www.brewersguildofalaska.org/?p=432 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
The Beer Show with Chris and Brock
Tune in to 95.5 FM Fox Talk radio on Saturdays between 11 AM and NOON for The Beer Show with Chris Moore and Brock Lindsoe.

11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Raid the Cellar at the Snowgoose Restaurant
TUE thru SAT this week only, Snowgoose will dig deep in the cellar and pull out vintage and aged bottles of world class beer. There are vintage Gouden Carolus, Dog Fish Head, aged Rocheforts, St. Bernardus and many many more. Get in early to get the best picks. These bottles are available for in-house service only – not to-go – so bring some friends.

2:00 – 5:00 PM
Great Alaska Beer and Barley Wine Festival at Egan Center
Connoisseurs Session
This session is $45 – special beers plus announcement of Barley Wine Competition winners.
For tickets: http://www.ticketmaster.com/Beer-Barley-Wine-Festival-tickets/artist/1373708. 2012 Fest Guest is Steven Pauwels, brewer for Boulevard Brewing, the Midwest’s largest independent brewery. For more info on Steven, please visit: http://www.boulevard.com/sales/blog/ba_9_08_boulevard.pdf.

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
The Better Beer Show with Kathy Phillips
Get the latest news on beer, mead and more Saturdays from 3 – 5 PM on The Better Beer Show at 103.7 FM KFQD Talk Radio. If you miss the live broadcast, download podcast at www.kfqd.com.

6:00 – 9:00 PM
Great Alaska Beer and Barley Wine Festival at Egan Center
This session is $35. For tickets: http://www.ticketmaster.com/Beer-Barley-Wine-Festival-tickets/artist/1373708. 2012 Fest Guest is Steven Pauwels, brewer for Boulevard Brewing, the Midwest’s largest independent brewery. For more info on Steven, please visit: http://www.boulevard.com/sales/blog/ba_9_08_boulevard.pdf.

7:00 PM
Yoga, Reggae & Beer at Anchorage Athletic Club
Join Randie Mead in an inspiring yoga practice at Anchorage Athletic Club, 802 Gambell. Vinyasa Yoga along to Reggae Music with Craft Beer afterwards. It’s an amazing experience. Reserve your mat spot at 907-277-6937 or anchorageathletic@gmail.com.

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Dusty Beer Days at MSBC Loft
MON thru FRI this week only, Midnight Sun is offering 3 different “dusty beer bottles” from its cellar to be enjoyed up in the Loft in 6- and 12-oz pours. These bottles are NOT available for TO-GO sales so bring along some beer geek friends. Each day’s offerings will be posted on midnightsunbrewing.com.

11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Raid the Cellar at the Snowgoose Restaurant
TUE thru SAT this week only, Snowgoose will dig deep in the cellar and pull out vintage and aged bottles of world class beer. There are vintage Gouden Carolus, Dog Fish Head, aged Rocheforts, St. Bernardus and many many more. Get in early to get the best picks. These bottles are available for in-house service only – not to-go – so bring some friends.

6:00 – 9:00 PM
Great Alaska Beer and Barley Wine Festival at Egan Center
This session is $35. For tickets: http://www.ticketmaster.com/Beer-Barley-Wine-Festival-tickets/artist/1373708. 2012 Fest Guest is Steven Pauwels, brewer for Boulevard Brewing, the Midwest’s largest independent brewery. For more info on Steven, please visit: http://www.boulevard.com/sales/blog/ba_9_08_boulevard.pdf.

]]> http://www.brewersguildofalaska.org/bga-events/ak-beer-week-fri-jan-20-2012/feed/ 0 AK Beer Week THU JAN 19.2012 http://www.brewersguildofalaska.org/bga-events/ak-beer-week-jan-thu-19-2012/ http://www.brewersguildofalaska.org/bga-events/ak-beer-week-jan-thu-19-2012/#comments Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:00:05 +0000 barb http://www.brewersguildofalaska.org/?p=424 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Dusty Beer Days at MSBC Loft
MON thru FRI this week only, Midnight Sun is offering 3 different “dusty beer bottles” from its cellar to be enjoyed up in the Loft in 6- and 12-oz pours. These bottles are NOT available for TO-GO sales so bring along some beer geek friends. Each day’s offerings will be posted on midnightsunbrewing.com.

11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Raid the Cellar at the Snowgoose Restaurant
TUE thru SAT this week only, Snowgoose will dig deep in the cellar and pull out vintage and aged bottles of world class beer. There are vintage Gouden Carolus, Dog Fish Head, aged Rocheforts, St. Bernardus and many many more. Get in early to get the best picks. These bottles are available for in-house service only – not to-go – so bring some friends.

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Weekly Brewery Tour at MSBC (meet up in Loft)
GM Gary Busse leads you through the brewery, explaining the brewing process and providing insight as to how MSBC brews its fabulous beers. FREE. Persons under age 21 must be accompanied by parent/guardian. No reservations required. Come early to grab a beer or two before the tour. Last call for food+beer up in the Loft is 7:45 PM every evening.

]]> http://www.brewersguildofalaska.org/bga-events/ak-beer-week-jan-thu-19-2012/feed/ 0 AK Beer Week WED JAN 18.2012 http://www.brewersguildofalaska.org/bga-events/ak-beer-week-wed-jan-18-2012/ http://www.brewersguildofalaska.org/bga-events/ak-beer-week-wed-jan-18-2012/#comments Wed, 18 Jan 2012 16:00:17 +0000 barb http://www.brewersguildofalaska.org/?p=416 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Dusty Beer Days at MSBC Loft
MON thru FRI this week only, Midnight Sun is offering 3 different “dusty beer bottles” from its cellar to be enjoyed up in the Loft in 6- and 12-oz pours. These bottles are NOT available for TO-GO sales so bring along some beer geek friends. Each day’s offerings will be posted on www.midnightsunbrewing.com.

11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Raid the Cellar at the Snowgoose Restaurant
TUE thru SAT this week only, Snowgoose will dig deep in the cellar and pull out vintage and aged bottles of world class beer. There are vintage Gouden Carolus, Dog Fish Head, aged Rocheforts, St. Bernardus and many many more. Get in early to get the best picks. These bottles are available for in-house service only – not to-go – so bring some friends.

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
HASH Wednesday at MSBC Loft
Join Anchorage Alaska Hash House Harriers for their weekly “Drinking Practice.” Wear your most outrageous “beer geek” garb to garner attention and prizes.

6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Alaskan Brewing’s Dark Beer Dinner at Simon and Seafort’s
5 beers paired with food courses. Menu TBA. Black IPA, Winter Ale, Oatmeal Stout, Smoked Porter, Barley Wine. 40 seats. Call Simon and Seafort’s for reservations: 907-274-3502. www.simonandseaforts.com

6:00 PM
Anchorage Brewing’s Belgian Beer Dinner at SubZero Bistro & MicroLounge
Menu TBA. Call SubZero for reservations. 907-276-2337. www.humpys.com.

6:00 PM
Boulevard Beer Maker’s Dinner at Kinley’s Restaurant
$60 per person. Call Kinley’s for reservations. 907-644-8953. See MENU: www.kinleysrestaurant.com/index.php/events/event info/01-18-12 boulevard beer makers dinner

7:00 PM
Beer Dinner at Suite 100
Featuring Chimay Trappist ales and Schneider Classic Bavarian wheat beers with James Williams. Call Suite 100 at 344-1000 for info and reservations.

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Dusty Beer Days at MSBC Loft
MON thru FRI this week only, Midnight Sun is offering 3 different “dusty beer bottles” from its cellar to be enjoyed up in the Loft in 6- and 12-oz pours. These bottles are NOT available for TO-GO sales so bring along some beer geek friends. Each day’s offerings will be posted on midnightsunbrewing.com.

11:30 AM – 10:00 PM
Raid the Cellar at the Snowgoose Restaurant
TUE thru SAT this week only, Snowgoose will dig deep in the cellar and pull out vintage and aged bottles of world class beer. There are vintage Gouden Carolus, Dog Fish Head, aged Rocheforts, St. Bernardus and many many more. Get in early to get the best picks. These bottles are available for in-house service only – not to-go – so bring some friends.

5:00 PM – CLOSE
Kenai River Brewing’s Beer Dinner at Spenard Roadhouse
Spenard Roadhouse is creating a special dish to pair with one of Kenai River’s brews and will be pouring Peninsula Brewer’s Reserve [PBR] on tap…and Sunken Island IPA and Skilak Scottish in cans. Kenai River Brewing Company owner/brewer Doug Hogue and brewer Wendell will both be here to chat up the beers and answer questions as you proceed through your wonderfully crafted meal. Get a free KRBC glass with every special KRBC meal purchased during dinner hours 5 PM to CLOSE.

6:00 PM
“Meet and Greet” at Crush Wine Bistro and Cellar
This event features Unibroue Belgian-style Ales with presentations by Rick Tamer. Check out www.crushak.com for more info and reservations. 

6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Gluten Free Kosher night at TapRoot
La Bodega and TapRoot are teaming up to serve flights of 5 beers from Shmaltz Brewing and 5 ciders from Wood Chuck Ciders. Visit www.labodegastore.com and www.taprootalaska.com for more details.

6:30 PM
Pike Brewing’s Beer Dinner at Cafe Amsterdam
Meet the pioneers of the Pacific Northwest brewing industry. 5 course dinner with lots of beer. (When have you known us to pour less?) $60 per person. Call Cafe Amsterdam at 907-274-0074 for reservations.

7:00 PM
Big Sky Brewing’s Beer Dinner at Eagle River Alehouse
Meet Matt Long, Head Brewer at Big Sky. 6 beers paired with 6 food courses: Moose Drool, Scape Goat, Powder Hound, IPA, Bobo’s Porter, Kriek—matched up with “wild” fare, like elk, pheasant and mocha “moose”. $60 per person. Call Eagle River Alehouse at 907-696-3000 for reservations.

7:30 PM
Anchor Brewing’s Beer Dinner at Ginger
This pairs Anchor beers with five food courses with presentations by Anchor’s Dana Blum.
Great Beer and a 5-course dinner! Who wouldn’t want to come to that? This beer dinner is going to feature the wonderful beers from Anchor Brewing of San Francisco presented by Anchor’s Dana Blum. Help celebrate Alaska Beer Week and the Great Alaska Beer and Barley Wine Festival at Ginger. Call Shawn at Specialty Imports at 907.563.9100 for TIX. Seating is for 35-40 people.

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Dusty Beer Days at MSBC Loft
MON thru FRI this week only, Midnight Sun is offering 3 different “dusty beer bottles” from its cellar to be enjoyed up in the Loft in 6- and 12-oz pours. These bottles are NOT available for TO-GO sales so bring along some beer geek friends. Each day’s offerings will be posted on www.midnightsunbrewing.com.

4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
King Street Brewing Company Social
Come by for light appetizers and meet the principals and brewers at Anchorage’s newest brewery.  Guided brewery tours will be offered on the hour between 5:00 PM and 7:00 PM. Check www.kingstreetbrewing.com for more location and details.

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Anchorage Brewing Company’s Beer Tasting at Firetap (Southside location)
This function will be a casual night of mingling and tasting with a flight of brewer Gabe’s beers and an assortment of appetizers. (Not a sit down dinner). $22 per person. Call Firetap at 561-2337 or email firetap@alaska.net (ATTN: Diane or Tracy) for reservations.

5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
Midnight Sun Brewing Company’s Super Foods Beer Dinner at MSBC Loft
(Loft closes and downstairs To-Go Bar opens at 4 PM for event.)
6 beers paired with 4 super food courses. Menu TBA. PRIME UP for a week’s worth of beer events with SUPER FOODS…and beer! 40 seats. $75 beer+food or $56 food only. Both types of TIX include 18% gratuity. Call MSBC’s Loft 344-6653 for tickets.

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The Beer Show with Chris and Brock
Tune in to 95.5 FM Fox Talk radio on Saturdays between 11 AM and NOON for The Beer Show with Chris Moore and Brock Lindsoe.

11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
SugarSpoon Cupcakes and Beer Pairings at MSBC Loft
MSBC celebates SugarSpoon bakery’s 4TH Anniversary with cupcake and beer pairings. We’ll match up four delicious cupcake flavors with our fabulous beers: Chocolate-Cherry with Mammoth Extra Stout, Classic Carrot Cake with Panty Peeler Tripel, Tiramisu with Monk’s Mistress Special Dark Ale and Lemon Meringue with Hop Dog Double Wheat IPA. Check out www.aksugarspoon.com for many more delectable treats!

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Anchorage Book Swap at MSBC Loft
Bring books. Drink beer. Find your next great read. (You do not have to bring books to take books…or vice versa.) No cash exchanged for books in either direction. This is a community-spirited event. We do these swaps once every 3 months so read your books then bring them back for exchange. 4X per year. PAYG on beer and food.

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
The Better Beer Show with Kathy Phillips
Get the latest news on beer, mead and more Saturdays from 3 – 5 PM on The Better Beer Show at 103.7 FM KFQD Talk Radio. If you miss the live broadcast, download podcast at www.kfqd.com.

4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Celestial Meads’ Open House
Award-winning mead maker, Mike Kiker, invites you to Celestial Meads every SAT from 4 – 8 PM for samples and purchases. Bring your growlers for ciders and cysers. Visit www.celestialmeads.com or call 250-8362 for more info.

9:00 PM
Panty Peeler Strip Show at Mad Myrna’s
Watch the panties peel while you drink Midnight Sun’s Panty Peeler! Cory’s Strip Show will be proudly serving Panty Peeler Tripel in 22-ounce bottles and Kodiak Brown Ale on draft for this one-of-a-kind, truly Alaskan experience. The show features men and women—all non-professional entertainers—stripping down to raise funds for Four A’s Organizations. $5 cover at the door. Bring your dollar bills for tipping. All proceeds benefit Four A’s.

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AK Beer Week Kick-off at Midnight Sun Brewing Company’s Loft
Begin AK Beer Week here with the debut of ANCHORAGE Ice Bock–on tap and in 22’s (around Anchor-town as well). Also, SILENT ART AUCTION begins today. Come up to our Loft and bid on Scott Clendaniel’s very popular oil paintings of beer, including some heavy-hittin’  MSBC beers. We’ll announce the winning bids on SUN JAN 22 at 2 PM.

1:13 PM on 1/13
Lucky Firkin Friday at MSBC’s Loft
We tap a firkin of Sockeye Red IPA, dry-hopped with citrusy Meridian hops at 1:13 on 1/13. Who’s says Friday the 13TH has to be unlucky?

6:00 PM
Denali Brewing’s Beer Dinner at Twister Creek (TALKEETNA)
Kick off AK Beer Week in Talkeetna with this beer dinner featuring six specialty and experimental sour and Belgian beers paired with a home-style menu. Call Twister Creek for reservations: 907-733-2537. Keep up with Denali Brewing Company beer releases and news at www.denalibrewingcompany.com. $30 per person. Check out menu at:http://beeradvocate.com/events/info/51077.

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