Wednesday, October 15, 2014

Atlanta Craft Beer Week Events (October 18-25, 2014)

This year, Atlanta Craft Beer Week runs from October 18 to October 25.  Surprisingly, it seems that few breweries or bars are holding events during this time.  Here are some of the "official" events, along with some other beer events that are going on during this week.

Decatur Craft Beer Festival (Decatur - October 18, Noon-5pm)
Held on the square in downtown Decatur, the festival will have over 100 craft beers, food and music.  Along with many Atlanta beers, a number of breweries from around the country will be represented, including many that are not normally found at Atlanta-area festivals.  General admission tickets are sold out, but at the time of this writing, VIP tickets were still available.

Burnt Hickory Open House (Kennesaw - October 18, Noon-5pm)
This is the first open house at the brewery since their new brewing equipment has been arriving.  Check out the new brewhouse while enjoying:
  POURING ALL DAY.
     1. "We're Desperate: An Ale for X" Harvest Wet hopped IPA.

     2. "Die Kreuzen" Imperial Pumpkin Porter.
     3. Ezekiel's Wheel Pale Ale.
     4. The Fighting Bishop Green Peppercorn Tripel.

  SPECIAL POURS.
     1. Charred Walls of the Damned. 13 % Double Barrel Aged Quad.
     2. Gourd Knocker. Egg Nog Stout Non-Barrel aged dosed with pumpkin spice.
     3. The Bloody Bishop. Tripel infused with cranberries.


The Wing Cafe and Taphouse Atlanta Craft Beer Week Tap Takeover (Marietta, October 20-26)
This is the event that I have been looking forward to.  All week, The Wing will put Georgia based breweries on all 42 taps, representing 23 different breweries.  This is a great chance to try some local beers in a casual setting, without having to go to a beer festival.

Taco Mac Southern Tier Zero Mile (All GA Locations - October 20)
All Georgia Taco Mac locations will be tapping one keg of Southern Tier Zero Mile, a schwarzbier brewed especially for Atlanta Craft Beer Week.

Leon's Full Service "Nose to Jail" Beer Dinner (Decatur - October 20)
Leon's will have a 6 course pork-inspired dinner, paired with Jailhouse Brewing Beers.  Tickets are $65.

Argosy Beer Camp Flight Night (East Atlanta Village - October 20, Starting at 5pm)
Flight will be available of the following Sierra Nevada Collaboration beers:
  • Tater Ridge (Asheville Brewers Alliance Scottish Ale)
  • CANfusion (Oskar Blues Rye Bock)
  • Double Latte (Ninkasi Coffee Milk Stout)
  • Yonder Bock (Cigar City Tropical Maibock)
  • Myron's Walk (Allagash Belgian-Style Pale Ale)

The Porter Beer Bar Victory Beer Tap Takeover (Little 5 Points - October 21)

Taco Mac - Reformation Brewing (Canton, Woodstock - October 21, starting at 5pm)
Reformation's Cadence, Atlas and Providence will be tapped at 5pm at the Canton and Woodstock Taco Mac locations.

Brick Store Pub Allagash Tap Takeover (Decatur - October 21)
Allagash's owner, Rob Tod will be on hand as every tap will be pouring Allagash's beers.

Argosy Westbrook Night Night (East Atlanta Village - October 21, Starting at 5pm)
On Tap: Mexican Cake, Aged 13 Months on Tequila Barrels
Cellar Pours: Funky Old Time, Grumpy Old Time, Brandy Old Time, Apple Brandy Barrel Aged Tripel, Mr. Chipper

The Porter Beer Bar United 5 Brewery Takeover (Little 5 Points - October 22)
Tap takeover will feature the beers of Boulevard, Orpheus, Second Self, Sierra Nevada and Terrapin.

Taco Mac - Southern Tier Blackwater Series (Duluth - October 22, starting at 6pm)
Starting at 6pm, Taco Mac's Duluth location will be tapping 5 beers from Southern Tier's Blackwater Series (Oatmeal Stout, Choklat Stout, Creme Brulee Stout, Plum Noir, Mokah Stout).  Flights will be available.

Taco Mac - Death by Pumpkin (Perimeter - October 22, 5pm)
The Georgia Chapter Room at the Taco Mac Prado location will have pumpkin beers/ciders from Starr Hill, RJ Rockers & Woodchuck, starting at 5pm.  Flights will be available.  A representative from each brewery will be present with trivia and giveaways.

Argosy Evil Twin: Wall of 12 Evils (East Atlanta Village - October 22, Starting at 5pm)
Beers Pouring: Even Less Jesus, Even More Denmark, Femme Fatale Blanc, Femme Fatale Sudachi, Femme Fatale Kabosu, Aun Mas Cafe Jesus, Lil' B, I Love You With My Stout, Imperial Doughnut Break 2013, Imperial Biscotti Break 2013, Classique Imperiale

The Georgia Pine Atlanta Beer Dinner (Lawrenceville - October 23, 6:30-9:00 pm)
The Georgia Pine will be hosting a five course dinner, including beers and brewers from Orpheus Brewing, Second Self Beer Company, Terrapin Beer Company, Sweetwater Brewing, Eventide Brewing and Savannah Bourbon Company.  Tickets are $45, and reservations are required.

Red Hare Sticky Stout Release (Decatur - October 23, 5pm & Marietta - October 25, 2-4pm)
Red Hare will be releasing its winter seasonal Sticky Stout during Atlanta Craft Beer Week.  There will be an early release on October 23 at the Marlay House in Decatur.  Then, the "normal" release will occur at the Marietta brewery during the regular Saturday open house.

Taco Mac - Terrapin Takeover (Perimeter - October 23, 5pm)
The Georgia Chapter Room at the Taco Mac Prado location will have a Terrapin takeover, starting at 5pm.  The featured beers will be Mosaic on Rye, Hopzilla on Bourbon, Midnight Monk, Moo-Hoo and Guano Loco.  Flights will be available.

Argosy New Holland Special Reserve (East Atlanta Village - October 23, Starting at 5pm)
Pouring: Dragon's Milk Special Reserve, Oak Barrel Aged Incorrigible, Pilgrim's Dole 2013

Brick Store Pub - Eight Red Brick Barrel-Aged Beers on tap (Decatur - October 23, starting at 5pm)
Pouring: Red Brick 21st Anniversary, 3 Bagger, Barrel Aged A-Town Brown, Barrel Aged Porter, Beard Envy, Single Barrel 20th Anniversary, Single Barrel Lost Years, The Beast

Taco Mac - Jekyll Special Tapping (Mall of Georgia - October 24, 6pm)
A special Jekyll beer was made for Taco Mac.  They started with Jekyll's 'Merican Amber Ale, and then added vanilla, bourbon and cedar.  The keg will be tapped at 6pm.

Argosy Prairie Artisan Ales Georgia Debut (East Atlanta Village - October 24, Starting at 5pm)
Pouring: Bomb!, Bierra, Prairie Ale

Georgia Craft Beer Festival (Candler Park - October 25, 1pm-6pm)
Held in Candler Park, this festival will include beers from over 30 local bars and brewpubs, food, crafts and entertainment.

The Wing Cafe and Taphouse Rare & Vintage Beer Fest (Marietta - October 25, 1:30-4:30pm)
The Wing will have 19 rare beers available for tasting.  Your ticket includes 12 - 3 ounce tastes, along with food and swag.  Advance Purchase Tickets are available for $55.

Argosy Bell's Barrel Aged Features (East Atlanta Village - October 25, Starting at 1pm)
Pouring: Quince Third Coast Old Ale, Cinnamon Sunrise Stout, Black Note, Bourbon Barrel Aged Kalamazoo Stout

If you happen to know of other local beer events (other than just the normal weekly beer tastings), leave a note in the comments.

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