Southeastern PA–Holiday Beer Events

Here's a pretty extensive list of Holiday beer-related events happening in Southeastern PA. Courtesy of Mid-Atlantic Brewing News

Tuesday, December 21st: The Grinch Drank Christmas at Teresa’s Next Door, Wayne

Many rare beers in bottle and on tap. Details at 610-293-0119 or www.teresas-cafe.com.

 

Tuesday, December 21st: 14th Anniversary and Winter Solstice Party at Selin’s Grove –

Special firkin tapping at 3pm. 14 dozen souvenirs given away. Lew Bryson will be on hand to sign/sell copies of his new edition of PA Breweries between 6-9pm. 570-374-7308 or www.selinsgrovebrewing.com.

 

Tuesday, December 21st: “Sixpoint Mad Scientist Series” Spelt Wine Tapping Party at City Tap House

The first quaff to make it out of the lab is a spelt wine-a twist on a barleywine that uses the ancient cereal grain to create a brew that Shane Welch (brewmaster) describes as "very dry," with "tart and spicy notes." Tapping at 7pm. 215-662-0105 or www.citytaphouse.com.

 

Tuesday, December 21st: Christmas Beer Night at London Grill, Philly –

On tap for the night: Anchor 2010 Christmas, Great Lakes Christmas, St. Bernardus Christmas, Sly Fox Christmas, and Tröegs Mad Elf. 7pm-midnight. 215-978-4545 or www.londongrill.com.

 

Tuesday, December 21st: The Night of the Three Elves at Old Eagle Tavern –

Join in as they tap Brew Works Rude Elf Reserve (10.5%), Ridgeway Criminally Bad Elf (10.5%) and Tröegs Mad Elf (11%). Food Specials TBA. 7-10pm. 215-483-5535 or www.oldeagletavern.com.

 

Wednesday, December 22nd: 2nd Annual Yuletide One On Night (Tröegs Tap Takeover) at Craft Ale House, Limerick –

As many Tröegs beers as they can put on tap for one night to close out 2010 as their last Tröegs Promo in the area. 6-9pm. 484-932-8180 or www.craftalehouse.com.

 

Wednesday, December 22nd: Flying Fish Exit Series Tasting at The Foodery, Philly –

Come out and sample Exit 6, Exit 4, and the newest, Exit 13. 6-8pm. 215-928-1111 or http://www.fooderybeer.com.

 

Wednesday, December 22nd: Great Lakes Brewing Co You Buy the Glass Night at The Abbaye –

$10 gets you a keepsake pint glass with refills of your favorite Great Lakes Brews and a chance to win cool stuff from the brewery. 215-940-1222.

 

Wednesday, December 22nd: Sixpoint Mad Scientist Spelt Wine at Khyber Pass Pub –

The Spelt Wine is a twist on the more traditional barleywine beer style and features 51% spelt malt. One of 10 Philly bars to host this beer. 7-9pm. 215-238-5888 or www.khyberpasspub.com.

 

Thursday, December 23rd: Christmas Ales and Santa at The Abbaye –

Santa himself will be there bringing Holiday Brews such as Delirium Noel and Tröegs Mad Elf as well as presents to all the boys and girls. 215-940-1222.

 

Thursday, December 23rd: Happy McFadden's New Year –

Three different party rooms, booth reservations, 2 DJs, and a complimentary champagne toast. Packages at http://mcfaddensphilly.ticketleap.com/mcfaddens-2011-new-year-celebration/. 215-928-0630.

 

Friday, December 24th: It’s a Charlie Brown Christmas at The Institute –

Spend Christmas Eve with Charlie, Heather, and Christmas Spirit. They’ll be playing all Christmas Classic movies and putting out free sugar cookies. 1/2 off all drafts from 7pm to midnight and $2 off all menu items. 267-318-7772 or www.institutebar.com.

 

Sunday, December 26th: Boxing Day Beer Festival at Memphis Taproom –

Celebrate the true spirit of Boxing Day by bringing canned food and gently used winter coats and warm blankets for donation to local organizations that distribute to families in need. $1 off each beer you have by bringing in a coat, a blanket, or 3 cans of food (please, something nourishing, not just any old can of water chestnuts from the back of your cupboard). 11am-11pm. 215-425-4460 or www.memphistaproom.com.

 

Sunday, December 26th: Winterfest 2010 at World Café Live –

From noon to 4pm, sample stouts, porters, and winter seasonal from local and national craft brewers. Finger foods lincuded. Everyone gets a souvenir. $45 or $20 dd. 215-222-1400 or http://tickets.worldcafelive.com/eventcategory.asp?c=97.

 

Wednesday, December 29th: 2nd Anniversary Celebration at Craft Ale House, Limerick –

Russian River Blind Pig, Pliny the Elder, Consecration, Parkerford Brewing Lost Cause, and more. 484-932-8180 or www.craftalehouse.com.

 

Thursday, December 30th: Bar Reboot Party at The Institute –

They’re increasing their taps from 12 to 16, and increasing the number of bar seats. Free glass of Roy Pitz Dirty Irish Prig Smoked Porter. 4-11:30pm. 267-318-7772 or www.institutebar.com.

 

Friday, December 31st: New Year’s Eve Dinner at Monk’s –

Early seating at 6:30pm ($55) includes a four-course meal, four beers (or wine), and noisemakers. Late seating at 9pm ($125) includes a six-course extravaganza, rare beers from Tom’s cellar, hats, and noisemakers. 215-545-7005 or www.monkscafe.com.

 

Friday, December 31st: Golden Monkey, Mad Elf NYE Party at Standard Tap –

It's becoming a bit of a tradition. It's the Golden Monkey, Mad Elf dance party. No cover and those high octane beers are on special all night. 7pm-1am. 215-238-0630 or http://news.standardtap.com.s86406.gridserver.com.

 

Friday, December 31stNew Year’s Surf Rockin Eve (with rare sixtels) at The Grey Lodge Pub –

Ring the new year with great beer and surf rock. Rey Rico will be playing from 10pm to 1am. Complimentary pub food and champagne toast. 215-856-3591 or http://greylodge.com.

 

Friday, December 31st: NYE 2011 at Iron Abbey, Horsham –

Join in the celebration of 2011 with a crafted NYE menu with suggested beer pairings. Served 5-9pm. DJ and dancing at 10pm with two rooms open. Free admission. 9pm tapping of a Dogfish Head 75 Minute IPA firkin. 5pm to 1am. 215-956-9600 or http://ironabbey.com.

 

Friday, December 31st: NYE Beer Dinner at Varga Bar –

Two dinner seatings: 3-courses at 6pm for $45 and 5-courses at 8pm for $55. Open bar from 10pm to 1am for $50. Midnight 10ft ribeye cheesesteak. 215-627-5200 or http://vargabar.com.

 

Friday, December 31st: NYE Ommegang/Duvel Party at Khyber Pass Pub –

Featuring Ommegang Abbey Ale, Ommegang Rare Vos, Ommegang Hennepin, and Maredsous 10 draft. Each of the 22 draft beers will be $3 from 9-11pm. For a little something extra special the complimentary midnight toast will not be champagne, it will be Duvel. 215-238-5888 or www.khyberpasspub.com.

 

Sunday, January 1st: Local 44 is Turning Two! Anniversary Party –

Brunch from 11am straight thru ‘til 10pm, offering comfort and relief no matter what time you drag yourself out of bed. 215-222-BEER or www.local44beerbar.com.

 

Sunday, January 1st: New Year’s Day - 20 Stouts on Tap at Monk’s –

Every line will have a stout running though the spout. As always, they'll have some recognizable ones and a few kegs that most have never tasted. Noon to midnight. 215-545-7005 or www.monkscafe.com.

 

Tuesday, January 25th: Brooklyn Beer Dinner with Steve Hindy at Monk’s –

Brooklyn Brewery founder, Steve Hindy, will be on hand to discuss his startup back in 1987. Steve is an interesting man, a former Middle Eastern correspondent, business man, beer lover, and all around good guy. 7pm. 215-545-7005 or www.monkscafe.com.

 

Saturday, January 29th: 3rd Annualish Khyber Beer Chili Cook-Off, Khyber Pass Pub –

Contestants cook up a batch of chili prepared with a beer of their choice. All chilis will be judged by an esteemed panel of experts, and beer prizes will be awarded. Entry is free, and you can still come and judge the chili for yourself even if you are not competing. Contestants must sign up at the bar. 215-238-5888 or www.khyberpasspub.com.

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