Posts Tagged ‘beer sampling’

Milwaukee’s First Annual Brewfest!

Tuesday, June 29th, 2010

Working with a number of craft breweries, sponsors, and civic groups coming together, Milwaukee will host its first annual 2010 Milwaukee Brewfest on Saturday, July 31st. Milwaukee Brewfest will be held at the Old Coast Guard Pavilion Park on Milwaukee’s Eastside. This prime location offers a beautiful view of Lake Michigan and McKinley Marinan not to mention ample parking.

In addition to unlimited sampling of over 170 craft beers and micro brews from around the world, there will also be a number of other on-site activities:

  • Musical performances
  • Home brewing demonstrations
  • Exhibits from Museum Of Beer & Brewing
  • Keg barrel race, bingo, and ring toss
  • A crowning of 2010 Miss Brewfest
  • A variety of food for purchase from local restaurants and vendors

The ticketed event will run from 3PM – 7PM, with VIP ticket holders allowed in at 2PM to sample limited edition and rare brews. Only 2000 tickets will be sold with advance purchase available online and at select retailer locations prior to the event.  General admission tickets will be $40, with VIP Tickets will be sold for $55.

Join BeerFM at Milwaukee Brewfest to make it an event to remember and one to return to, year after year!

Ray’s Wine & Spirits Lakefront Brewery Tasting with Russ Klisch

Monday, June 28th, 2010

Ray’s Wine & Spirits is kicking off their first-ever beer tasting in the new tap room this Thursday, July 1st, at 6:30 PM with Lakefront president and all-around nice guy Russ Klisch (how can you say no to a face like that?)! Come on out to Ray’s Tasting Room and Education Center to sample some of Lakefront’s newer beers, Fixed Gear and Bridge Burner as well as classics like their Klisch Pilsner and White! Not only will you have a chance to sample beer with Russ himself but he’ll be providing a segment on current craft beer trends as well as sharing insight on the way the beer industry is changing!

The cost is only $10 a ticket and seats are limited so head to http://www.rayswine.com/Tasting-Room.asp to get your ticket now! If you haven’t had any Lakefront beer yet, or just need to restock your current supply, Ray’s will have the Lakefront beers on special to purchase!

Beerwolf and I will be there and we hope to see you, too!