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May 1, 2012
May drinking events
Tuesday, May 1 at 7 p.m. Peligrosa Tequila dinner at Jack Allen’s Kitchen. Five-course tequila dinner featuring Peligroso Tequila cocktails created by Jack Allen’s Kitchen mixologist David Toby. $65 per person includes drink pairings and gratuity. 852-8558 for reservations.
Wednesday, May 2 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Extract/Mini Mash Beginner’s Brewing Class at Austin Homebrew Supply. Learn the basics of how to pick the right equipment, and brew your own beer at home. $15.
Thursday, May 3 from 7 to 10 p.m. Opal Divine’s American Whiskey Festival at Opal Divine’s Penn Field. Sample American bourbons, Tennessee and Canadian whiskies. Hors d’oeuvres available. $30 in advance or $35 at the door on the date of the festival.
Saturday, May 5 from 1 to 5 p.m. Twisted X Brewing Co. First Anniversary party. Brewery tours, live music, Twisted X pint glass and free beer samples all covered in the $20 admission price.
Saturday May 5 from 1 to 3 p.m. First Saturday Tour Day at Independence Brewing. Tour the brewery and sample Independence beers. Free wristband gets you 3 free samples of beer, or buy a pint glass for larger samples. Cash only.
Saturday, May 5 from 4 to 11 p.m. Derby Day party at Drink.Well. Specials on derby cocktails. Floppy hats and seersucker suits encouraged.
Wednesday, May 9 at 6:30 p.m. Wine dinner at Bistrot Mirabelle. Four-course wine pairing dinner featuring Napa Valley Winery Schramsberg. $70 (plus tax and gratuity).
Thursday, May 10 at 7 p.m. Five-course wine tasting menu at ASTI Trattoria. Jane & Steve Darland, producers of Traditional Aceto Balsamico of Monticello will be on hand to pair their wines with the Five-course tasting menu. Tasting Menu is $65 with a wine pairing for additional $40. Reservations at 512.451.1218.
Thursday, May 10 at 6:30 p.m. Begin with a bit of bubbly at Central Market North. Five-course tasting menu paired with sparkling wines from Champagne Henriot. $65 per person.
Saturday, May 12. Austin Beerworks First Anniversary Party. Two sessions are available to RSVP for, one at noon and one at p.m. Free entrance comes with three 4 oz. samples. Buy a pint glass for $10 and have that filled 3 times. The last batch of tickets will be released Friday May 11 at 8 a.m.
Saturday, May 12 through Sunday, May 20. San Antonio Beer Week. A week full of beer activities. Check out the website for specific event details and costs.
Saturday, May 12 from 2 to 5 p.m. Kinky Friedman tequila bottle signing at Spec’s Brodie Lane. Kinky Friedman will sign bottles of his new tequila, Man In Black.
Saturday, May 12 from noon to 2 p.m. Pink Fest at Vino Vino. Taste over 50 pink wines to celebrate Mother’s Day. $20, and 10% of proceeds go to Big Brothers Big Sisters.
Tuesday, May 15 at 6:30 p.m. WillaKenzie Estate Winemaker Dinner at Cru in the Domain. Four-course meal paired with five wines from Oregon’s WillaKenzie Estate. $65. Reservations required.
Wednesday, May 16 at 7 p.m. Whitehall Lane Wine Dinner at Sullivan’s Steakhouse. Four-course meal with wines paired from Whitehall Lane Winery and Vineyard. Whitehall Lane Winery Owner Tom Leonardini will be on hand to discuss each wine pairing. The four-course menu with wine pairings is $90 per person, plus tax and gratuity. Call Sullivan’s for reservations 512.495.6504.
Thursday, May 17 at 6:30 p.m. Wines 101: France at Central Market North Lamar. Sample six wines from France, paired with small plates. $50.
Thursday, May 17 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Slow Food Austin’s May Happy Hour at Boggy Creek Farm. Lara Nixon of Bad Dog Bar Craft will shake up Dripping Springs Vodka and Balcones Whisky cocktail, Sommelier Dirk Miller will pour wine, and food from chef Matt Taylor will be available. Suggested donation of $15 at the door.
Sunday, May 20 from 3-8 p.m. Texas Sake Company party. Tastings of sake, live music and food trailer on site.
Sunday, May 20 at 5:30 p.m. MAX’s Wine Dive Local Farmer and Organic Wine Dinner to Benefit the Settlement Home for Children. Max’s celebrates its third year anniversary with a four-course meal paired with organic wines. $75 per person. $10 of the ticket fee goes to Settlement Home For Children. Reservations: 512.904.0111.
Tuesday, May 22 at 6:30 p.m. Krupp Brothers Wine Dinner at Cru on 2nd St. four course meal carefully paired with four selected spectacular wines from Napa Valley’s renown Krupp Brothers winery. $65. Reservations required.
Tuesday, May 22 at 6 p.m. Meet the Brewer night at Drink.Well American Pub. The Thirsty Planet/Franklin BBQ/Kohana Coffee collaboration will be tapped. Jake Maddux from the brewery will be on site to answer questions.
Wednesday, May 23 from 7- to 8 p.m. Intro to Kegging Class at Austin Homebrew Supply. Learn procedures and equipment needed to keg your homebrews. $10.
Thursday, May 24 at 7 p.m. Homefield Grill beer dinner. Five-course meal featuring bacon paired with beer. $49.95. 512-388-4663 for reservations.
Thursday, May 24 from 4 to 7 p.m. Leopold Spirits happy hour at Drink.Well. Leopold Bros. spirits, new to Texas this month, host a special happy hour featuring cocktails made with their portfolio.
Wednesday, May 30 from 5 to 7 p.m. The Dude ice cream launch party at Amy’s Ice Cream on Burnet. Meet Tito and Amy, taste the ice cream and listen to live music.
Wednesday, May 30 at 6:30 p.m. Beer Pairings: Artisan Sausage and Brew at Central Market. Taste Central Market’s signature sausages, paired with various microbrews. $50.
May 31 at 8 p.m. Cork Dork Night at Aviary. Six wines from Duchman Family Winery paired with traditional Texas food. $40. RSVP to marco@aviarydecor.com
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March 30, 2012
Where to get your drink on in April
Monday, April 2 at 6 p.m. Austin Beer Guide Spring Issue release party at Black Star Co-op. Celebrate a year of the Austin Beer Guide with special cask tappings.
Monday, April 2 at 7 p.m North Coast Brewing Co. pairing dinner at 24 Diner. Five-course pairing with North Coast beers to match. Call 472-5400 for reservations. $65.
Monday, April 2 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Cabernet Grill Hill Country Wine and Music Festival Dinner and fundraiser. Live music reception followed by a five-course meal and wine pairing. Proceeds benefit the Texas Center for Wine and Culinary Arts. $100 includes gratuity.
Tuesday, April 3 from 6 to 10 p.m. Barrel-aged cocktail release at the Tigress Pub. Bad Dog Bar Craft’s Lara Nixon has crafted another cocktail in her barrel-aged series. Come out and taste the 12 Miles Out, a mixture of white rum, Calvados brandy and Swedish Punsch.
Wednesday, April 4 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Extract/Mini Mash Beginner’s Brewing Class at Austin Homebrew Supply.
Thursday, April 5 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Meet the Beermaker Dinner at Whole Foods: Jester King Craft Brewery. A four-course meal paired with Jester King brews. $50.
Saturday, April 7 from 2 to 5 p.m. First Saturday Open House at Ranger Creek in San Antonio. Samples the beer and bourbon, take a tour of the brewstillery tours, and rock out to live music. Food available for purchase. $5 for the standard souvenir pint glass, filled with beer up 3 times. For $2 more you can add a bourbon evaluation, which happens on the hour at 3:00 and 4:00. If you already have your own Ranger Creek pint glass, bring it with you and you can just pay $3 for tickets.
Monday ,April 9 from 7 to 10 p.m Drambuie Nail or Fail bartender competition at Lavaca Street Bar. Watch local bartenders whip up Drambuie cocktails in this competition.
Monday, April 9 at 6 p.m. AMOA and Edible Austin garden party. Mini-golf, Brooklyn Brewery samples, and cupcake bar. $15 ($10 for AMOA members).
Tuesday April 10 from 7 to 10 p.m. Drambuie Nail or Fail bartender competition at the Rattle Inn. Watch local bartenders whip up Drambuie cocktails in this competition.
Wednesday, April 11 at 6:30 p.m. Wines of Rioja and food from the grill pairing at Central Market North Lamar. James King, Wine Educator, teaches what makes the area unique in terms of soil, climate and grapes, all of which contribute to the diversity in style and flavors, the basics of age classification and leads a tasting. $45.
Wednesday, April 11 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wine Kit Beginner’s Winemaking Class at Austin Homebrew Supply.
Thursday, April 12 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Basic Food and Wine Pairing at Whole Foods Lamar. Learn the proper ways to pair wines with foods, including desserts. $50.
Friday, April 13 from 7 to 10 p.m. Beer for Books and Trivia at Lucy’s Retired Surfers bar and restaurant. $10 suggested donation includes the rounds of trivia contests - for every $1 donated, 1 book goes to a child in Asia and Africa. The night also includes prizes for the trivia contests, food specials, $1 donated for every beer purchase, .50 donated for each Deep Eddy Vodka drink purchased .
Saturday, April 14. Independence Brewing and Top Notch Hamburgers charity Disc Golf Tournament at The MetCenter. 2-person team format tournament with 2 teams on each scorecard. Players of all skill levels are invited to join in on the fun. Proceeds with benefit Austin City Space(Space 12). $30.
Saturday, April 14 from 3 to 8 p.m. New sake release at Texas Sake. The newest batch of saké, Teràn de los Ríos debuts. Toji Yoed Anis will have a Q&A session from 3 to 4:30 p.m. Free tastings in the tasting room at the same time.Live music by The Ramsey Park Rounders, ASK and Four Pegs & a Pug begins at 4 p.m. Yumé Burger food truck will offer food for sale from 5 to 8 p.m.
Sunday April 15 at 11 a.m. Wine Brunch at Central Market North Lamar: Chardonnay and small plates. $50.
Wednesday, April 18 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Extract/Mini Mash Beginner’s Brewing Class at Austin Homebrew Supply.
Thursday, April 19 at 7 p.m. Monthly beer dinner at Homefield Grill. Five-course meal paired with craft brews. $49.95 per person. 388-4663 for reservations.
Saturday, April 21 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Basics of Wine Appreciation demonstration at Central Market North Lamar. Learn about and sample a selection of wines paired with light hor d’oeuvre. $45.
Saturday, April 21 from 2 p.m. to midnight. Opening party for Workhorse Bar.
Sunday, April 22 at 4 p.m. Mezcal Week ending celebration at Takoba. Complimentary Wahaka Mezcal, music from DJ Manolo Black of Peligrosa and other surprises until 9 p.m.
Sunday, April 22 from 5 to 7 p.m. USBG Don Q Rum competition at Drink.well. American Pub Watch as local bartenders compete with original cocktail recipes to win a trip to the Manhattan Cocktail Classic in New York.
Wednesday, April 25 from 7 to 9 p.m. Beer Recipe Design Class featuring Brian Peters and Amos Lowe of Uncle Billy’s at Austin Homebrew Supply.
Thursday, April 26 from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Hill Country Wine and Music Festival dinner and fundraiser at Cabernet Grill. Five-course meal paired with wines. Proceeds benefit the Texas Center for Wine and Culinary Arts. $100. Tickets still available as of 4/24.
Thursday, April 26 at 6:30 p.m. Cape Classics Wine-Pairing Dinner at Fonda San Miguel. Four-course meal paired with wines from South Africa. Andre Shearer, the founder and CEO of Cape Classics will lead the pairing. Reservations: 459-4121. $75.
Thursday, April 26 at 9 p.m. Dessert tasting at Trace. New York Pastry Chef Pichet Ong and TRACE Executive Pastry Chef Janina O’Leary will present an evening of desserts, cocktails and music at TRACE at W Austin. $25 per person or $40 with cocktail pairings from W Austin’s in-house libationist, Joyce Garrison.
Saturday, April 28 from 1 to 4 p.m. Great Spring Reveal Wine Tasting at Max’s Wine Dive. Sample from 25 new wines such as Vanishing Point Pinot Grigio, Retrospect Cabernet Sauvignon, Hartford Court Pinot Noir and Angeline Reserve Merlot. Gourmet bites from MAX’s Executive Chef Erica Beneke will be available. $25 gets tastes of 15 wines and a $25 voucher towards same-day purchase of a 6-pack or more. VIP runs $40 per person for 25 wine tastes and $40 voucher towards the same-day purchase of a case or more
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February 29, 2012
March drinking calendar
SXSW makes March one of the most jam packed months for drinking events out of the whole year in Austin. I’ll be putting together a round-up of great drinking events for SXSW separately from your normal drinking calendar this month, so keep your eyes peeled for that. Here’s where you can get your drink on outside of festival activities.
Wednesday, March 1 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Winemaker Happy Hour with Christopher Cannan at Vino Vino. Meet wine industry legend Christopher Canaan of Christopher Cannan Wines and taste 3 wines with light tapas. $20.
Thursday and Friday March 1-2 from 6:30 to 8 and 8:30 to 10 p.m. each evening. Macallan Scotch Tasting at the Marchesa. Free.
Friday, March 2, see various times below. Republic Tequila tastings for Texas Independence Day.
- Sam’s Boat, 3908 West Braker Lane, Austin, Texas, Texas Heat Margarita feature all day, sampling 12-2 p.m.
- The Tavern, 922 West 12th Street, Austin, Texas, Texas Heat Margarita feature all day, sampling 4-5 p.m.
- Shiner Saloon, 422 Congress Ave., Ste. D, Austin, Texas, Texas Heat Margarita feature all day, sampling 5-6:30 p.m.
- Hecho en Mexico, 6001 West William Cannon, Austin, Texas, Texas Heat Margarita feature all day
Saturday March 3 from 6:30 to 8: 30 p.m. Basics of Wine Appreciation at Central Market North Lamar. Andy Christianson, CM Wine Expert, will demystify the jargon and pretense surrounding the enjoyment of wine. A selection of wines will be paired with light hor d’oeuvre. $45.
Tuesday, March 6 at 7 p.m. Real Ale Brewery beer dinner at The League Kitchen & Tavern. Real Ale Brewing Co. Brewmaster and Owner Erik Ogershok will be bringing the last keg of the 15th anniversary Amber. Executive Chef Devan Gernert will walk guests through the beers and food pairings. Cost is $65/person. Reservations are required.
Tuesday, March 6 at 7 p.m. Jack Allen’s Kitchen monthly Texas spirit dinner. Thirsty Planet ales will be featured with a five-course dinner. $45.
March 7 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Extract/Mini Mash Beginner’s Brewing Class at Austin Homebrew. 1 1/2 hour class that covers the basics of making your own homemade beer. $15
Thursday, March 8 at 7 p.m. HomeField Grill Beer and Cheese pairing. Cheese Maestro Forrest Allen will lead a tasting of 10 ounce samples of each of the beers and a perfect portion of the cheeses. Call 512-388-4663 to make a reservation. $35.
Thursday, March 8 from 6 p.m. to close. Volstead Lounge 1 Year Anniversary Party. Complimentary food and drinks while they last, and DJ sessions by The Shake, Peligrosa All Stars, DJ Orion, Warm Leatherette and more.
Saturday, March 10 from 1 to 5 p.m. Circle Brewing One Year Anniversary. Circle will release the ALIBI Blonde at the anniversary party. 3 free samples, tours, and full samples available with $10 pint glass purchase.
Saturday, March 17 beginning at 7 a.m. Fadó Irish Pub & Restaurant’s St. Patrick’s Day celebration. Paddython will feature live entertainment on two stages, Irish food, kegs and an outdoor beer garden. Festivities will take place both inside Fadó Austin and within the blocked off area of 4th Street between Colorado and Lavaca. Doors open at 7 a.m., and the outdoor event begins at noon. All ages from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., and ages 21+ only from 3 p.m. to closing. $10.
Saturday, March 17 at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Twisted X Brewing Co. Brewery Tour. Spots are limited, so register online today. $10
Saturday, March 17 from 1 to 6 p.m. Danish Day Festival at Jester King Craft Brewery. The second annual installment of the festival will feature the release the second collaboration with Mikkeller, which is called “Weasel Rodeo,” a strong stout brewed with chipotle peppers, smoked malt and Vietnamese weasel coffee. Tickets are $20 and includes entrance to Ceres Park Ranch, home of Jester King, use of the brewery grounds, parking, a spot on any or all of the tours and souvenir stemware. The souvenir stemware can then be used for free samples of all the different beers.
Saturday, March 17 from 3 to 5:30 p.m. Cooking with Beer class at Whole Foods Lamar. Learn to brew up a complete menu of delicious foods with beer as the main ingredient. $70.
Wednesday, March 21 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Extract/Mini Mash Beginner’s Brewing Class at Austin Homebrew. 1 1/2 hour class that covers the basics of making your own homemade beer. This course is intended for beginners who have never made beer. $15.
Sunday, March 25 from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Tenneyson Absinthe Brunch at Contigo. In addition to their normal brunch menu, Contigo will offer special Tenneyson cocktails for $5 a piece. Owner Graham Wasilition on site to answer questions.
Monday, March 26 at 7 p.m. Cinema Cocktails at Alamo Slaughter: “From Russia with Love.” Drink Russian vodka martinis (shaken, not stirred) during this classic James Bond flick at the new Alamo theater.
Wednesday, March 28 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Intro to Kegging Class at Austin Homebrew. A 1 hour class that will go over the procedure and equipment necessary to keg your homebrew. $10.
Thursday, March 29 at 7 p.m. Domaine Serene wine dinner at Travaasa Austin. Five-course meal paired with wines from Oregon’s Domaine Serene winery. $90.
Friday, March 30 from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday Night Tasting: Beer and Cheese at Whole Foods Lamar. Tiffany Cunningham, Whole Foods Market Specialty Team Member, and Jason Delaney, Whole Foods Market Beer Team Member will guide a tasting of a variety of beers and artisanal cheeses that complement them. $25.
Saturday, March 31. The Austin Beer Fest at the Travis County Expo Center. More than 500 different beers from around the world available to sample and purchase. Food available to purchase. Live music entertainment. $25-35.
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January 30, 2012
February drinking calendar
Wednesday, February 1 at 7 p.m. Beer Pairing Dinner at Flix Brewhouse. Five-courses paired with brewer Justin Rizza’s house-made beers. Tickets are available at the box office or online at flixbrewhouse.com. $59.95 including tax and gratuity.
Wednesday, February 1 at 6 p.m. Pint night at Zax. Pint night tonight features Boulevard Brewing’s Dark Truth Stout and Harvest Dance Wheat Wine. Buy the pint, keep the glass while supplies last.
Friday, February 3 at 6:30 p.m. Basics of Wine Appreciation at Central Market North. Central Market’s wine expert will distill the complex practice of tasting wine down to the essentials. Both Old World and New World, dry and sweet, red and white, will be sampled; paired with light hor d’oeuvres. $45.
Friday, February 3 from 8-10 p.m. Left Hand Nitro Milk Stout release at the Draft House. Texas will be the third state to receive Milk Stout Nitro from the Colorado brewery. More details on the brewery’s Facebook page.
Friday, February 3 at 10 p.m. Left Hand Nitro Milk Stout release at the Flying Saucer. Texas will be the third state to receive Milk Stout Nitro from the Colorado brewery. More details on the brewery’s Facebook page.
Saturday, February 4 from 2 to 5 p.m.Ranger Creek Saturday Open House. $5 gets you the souvenir pint glass filled up with Ranger Creek beer three times. For $2 more you can add a bourbon sample between 3 and 4 p.m.
Saturday, February 4 from 1 to 3 p.m. First Saturday at Independence Brewing. Free wristband entitles you to 3 complimentary samples. Buy a pint glass for larger samples. Cash only. Bring your empty and used Independence six pack and four pack carriers, because the brewery re-uses them.
Monday, February 6 at 7 p.m. Brewery Night at Flix: Independence Brewing. The brew crew from Independence will present video clips, and walk you through their five favorite beers. $25 gets you five pours and an item from the food menu. 244-2739.
Tuesday, February 7 at 8 p.m. Dulce Vida Tequila Dinner at Vivo Lake Creek. $30 per person. RSVP to vivolakecreek@yahoo.com.
Wednesday, February 8. Amore Wine Dinner at Hudsons on the Bend. Seven courses and seven wines. $150 plus tax and gratuity. Call the restaurant at 512.266.1369 to reserve your seat. Time TBA.
Wednesday, February 8 at 6 p.m. Uncle Billy’s Brew Tour at Barton Springs location. Check out the brewing facilities, discuss and sample beers after with Brewer Amos.
Saturday, February 11 from 2 to 7 p.m. South Austin Brewing Grand Opening. Welcome the newest addition to Austin’s craft brewing scene. Live music, beer samples, tours and food. e-mail info@southaustinbrewing.com or telephone 512-762-6102 for more information.
Monday, February 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. Complimentary scotch tasting at Stephen F’s Bar and Terrace. Tasting flights of Pig’s Nose, Sheep’s Dip and Dewar’s 12 year Scotch Whiskies.
Tuesday, February 14th from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Valentine’s Day Food and Wine Pairing at Whole Foods Lamar. Wes Mickel, Senior Chef Instructor and Trey Mclean, Whole Foods Market Wine Team Member, share a four-course meal paired with wine. $150 per couple.
Thursday, February 16 from 5 to 8 p.m. Come and Taste It wine event at The Grapevine in Gruene. Live music from Rubullion, and wine pairings from The Gristmill.
Friday, February 17 at 10 p.m. Great Guinness Toast at Fado. Celebrate the official kick-off to “St. Patrick’s Day season,” the pub boasts. Guests will have a chance to win a free pint of Guinness every day for the rest of the year with the Toastmaster Competition that will take place on their facebook page.
Saturday, February 18 at 4 p.m. Uncle Billy’s Brew Tour at Lake Travis location. Check out the brewing facilities, discuss and sample beers after with the brewers.
Monday and Tuesday, February 20-21 from 4 p.m. to midnight. Tips for TIP at Tigress Pub. The Tigress will host Anvil Bar & Refuge (Houston, TX) bartenders Alba Huerta and Bobby Heugel for two days to benefit the Tequila Interchange Project - a non-profit organization promoting awareness of tequila culture and sustainability. In addition to an agave- based menu, Foreign and Domestic will provide Mexican themed snacks.
Tuesday, February 21 at 7 p.m. Great Divide Beer Dinner and screening of “Vanishing Point” at the Alamo Drafthouse Village. Five-course meal paired with craft brews from Colorado’s Great Divide Brewery. $60 per person.
Wednesday, February 22 at 7:30 p.m. Widmer Brothers Beer dinner at Zax. A four course meal will be paired with Widmer Brothers ales. Founder Kurt Widmer will be in attendance. $50 per person plus tax and gratuity. Reservations recommended. Call 481-0100.
Wednesday, February 22 at 7 p.m. February beer dinner at Homefield Grill. Five course meal paired with craft brews. $49.95 per person. Reservations required 388-4663.
Saturday, February 25 from 1:30 to 5 p.m. Texas Sake “Spring is Around the Corner” Celebration. Live music, local food vendors and Texas Sake by the glass or bottle featuring the kura’s latest batch — Salinas Verona, named after the second Governor of Texas. The brewery will be open for video tours and the Toji will be on hand to answer sake questions. 5501 N. Lamar #A115. For more details, please visit our facebook page, www.facebook.com/txsake.
Wednesday, February 29 at 6:15 p.m. Pub Run and Screening of Back to the Future at the Paramount Theater. Start the night at the Paramount Theatre, where the group will jog/run 1.1 miles to Luke’s Locker. Enjoy a pint of Thirsty Planet beer and then hike back to the Paramount for more Thirsty Planet and a screening of Back to the Future. Costumes encouraged. $15 covers admission to the movie, free beer and a special t-shirt for the first 50 people to register.
Wednesday, February 29 at 7 p.m. Laphroaig Pairing Dinner at Contigo. A four-course meal paired with Laphroaig scotch 10-year, Cask Strength, Quarter Cask and 18-year. $55/person
Have an event to add? ejanzen@statesman.com
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January 4, 2012
January drinking calendar
Just because it’s January and everyone is working on their annual detox, doesn’t mean there aren’t at least a few drinking events happening this month. Here’s a handful, for those of you who don’t care about working off those extra holiday pounds.
Friday, January 6 and Saturday, January 7 at 10 p.m. Screening of “Cocktail” at Alamo Ritz. Bill Norris has mixed up some special cocktails for the screening of this 80’s classic. A little flair bartending might also happen before the movie.
Saturday, January 7 from 1 to 4 p.m. Jester King rally for Open the Taps. During their regular tour and tasting room hours, the brewery will also rally to raise awareness about the grassroots organization that is working towards bettering the craft beer scene in Texas. The brewery will also release Das Wunderkind Sour Saison.
Wednesday, January 11 at 6 p.m. Uncle Billy’s Brew Tour at Barton Springs location. Check out the brewing facilities, discuss and sample beers after with Brewer Amos.
Thursday, January 12 at 6 p.m. Twisted X pint night at Fion Steiner Ranch. Several kegs of Twisted X will be tapped, along with some tasty snacks. Free pint glasses to the first 50 or so guests who purchase the Twisted X Premium Lager or Senor Viejo Imperial Black Lager aged in Republic Tequila barrels.
Saturday, January 14 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Austin Brew Bus Tour. Visit a handful of Austin’s breweries by bus — without the worry of driving yourself. $55 per person.
Sunday, January 15. Flying Saucer Austin 4th Anniversary. Special Tappings all day and $3 Texas Pints.
Sunday, January 15 at 6:30 p.m Winemaker Dinner at Cru in the Domain. A four course dinner paired with Krupp Brothers wines from Atlas Peak to Pritchard Hill. $75 per person. Special bottle discounts. Reservations required. 512-339-9463.
Monday, January 16 at 7 p.m. A Torrid Affair January Supper Club at Springdale Farm. Dwayne Clark of Peche and Bryce Gilmore of Barley Swine team up to create a six course plate and cocktail combination. Proceeds benefit the Dell Children’s Medical Center and Sustainable Food Center. $100.
Tuesday, January 17 from 5 to 7 p.m. Bourbon, Bites and Blues at the Four Seasons. $5 Angel’s Envy bourbon cocktails, bites from TRIO and live blues music.
Wednesday, January 18 at 7 p.m. Texas beer tasting at the Draft Pick. Select samples from Texas breweries including Southern Star Brewing, Independence Brewing, Circle Brewing, Thirsty Planet, (512) Brewing, and Rahr & Sons and a special food buffet menu will be available. $20 at the door. A drawing will take place for a tour of one of the breweries for the winner and 9 guests, including a 3 drink tix per person, souvenir glasses, and a reserved table after the tour.
Thursday, January 19 at 7 p.m. Homefield Grill Beer Dinner. A five course dinner paired with craft brews. $49.95 per person. Reservations required at 388-4663.
Friday, January 20 from 6 to 7 p.m. Wine and Cheese Pairing at Whole Foods Market. Taste handpicked wines and how they pair with handpicked cheeses. Led by Joan Mckern, Whole Foods Market Wine Team Member, and Tiffany Cunningham, Whole Foods Market Cheese Specialist.
Saturday, January 21 all day. Port and Pairings along the Frederisckburg Wine Road 290. 10 wineries featuring tastings of Port paired with snacks. Participating wineries: Becker Vineyards, Chisholm Trail Winery, Fredericksburg Winery, Grape Creek Vineyards, Pedernales Cellars, Rancho Ponte Vineyard, Texas Hills Vineyard, Torre di Pietra Vineyards, William Chris Vineyards, and Woodrose Winery. No extra cost for the event, but some of the wineries charge a tasting fee.
Saturday, January 21 at 4 p.m. Uncle Billy’s Brew Tour at Lake Travis location. Check out the brewing facilities, discuss and sample beers after with the brewers.
Tuesday, January 24 at 6 p.m. Lone Star Paralysis Tequila Bash at Jack Allen’s Kitchen. Five area chefs—Albert Benitez of Cover 3 and Cover 2, Bryce Gilmore of Barley Swine, chef and cookbook author Rebecca Rather and Chris TenEyck and Jack Gilmore of Jack Allen’s Kitchen—will be pairing food with tequila and tequila cocktails from Ambhar, Don Julio, Dulce Vida, Patron, Pepe Z and Republic Tequila. Tickets are $200, and 100% of the donation goes to the Lone Star Paralysis Foundation. Ticket price includes spirit pairings, in addition to tax and gratuity.
Wednesday, January 25 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Bobby Burns Day at Twin Liquors. Scotch sampling commemorating the birth anniversary of Poet Robert Burns. Light Bites and instruction included. At Twin Liquors Marketplaces-Hancock,Four Points, Waco, San Antonio and College Station.
Thursday, January 26 from 7:30-9:30 p.m. Burgess Cellars Wine & Food Pairing at Cru on 2nd. Four pairings of Burgess wine and food from Cru for $35.
Thursday, January 26 at 7 p.m. Austin Beer Guide Winter Issue Release Party at Draught House Pub. Come grab a copy of the new issue. A keg of the Bourbon Barrel Night RYE-der will be tapped, as will a gravity keg of Jester King cask-hopped Thrash Metal Farmhouse Strong Ale.
Friday, January 27. Meet the Beermaker Dinner at Whole Foods: Austin Beerworks. Waitlist room only. Sign up for cancellations.
Friday, January 27 at 5 p.m. Prohibition Party at Sullivan’s Steakhouse. Costumes, Prohibition style cocktails, and door prizes are all part of the speakeasy fun. Live music, cocktail specials and a costume contest will all take place at the party.
Saturday, January 28th from 1 to 6 p.m. Jester King 1st Anniversary and Market. Jester King beers, rare guest draughts, casks and gravity kegs from De Proef, Mikkeller and Ridgeway as well as Bavarian gravity kegs will be available to drink. Food from local vendors, and music as well. $20. 500 people limit.
Saturday, January 28 at noon. First Anniversary party at The Barber Shop. Fish and Chips all day. No cover. Glass giveaways from Real Ale, Rahr, Circle, Sierra, Jester King, and Ommegang. More info on their Facebook page.
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November 29, 2011
December calendar
‘Tis the season to go to as many holiday events as possible and drink lots of lovely booze. Here’s the first half of the month. Updates will trickle in as the weeks progress.
Thursday, December 1 from 8 p.m. to 2 a.m. Movember party at the Highball. Show off your mustache and drink some Angel’s Envy cocktails at the end of Movember gala.
Thursday, December 1 at 7 p.m. December beer dinner at Homefield Grill. Five-course meal with beer to pair. $49.95 per person. Reservations: 512-388-4663.
Thursday, December 1 from 7 to 10 p.m. Opal Divine’s Whisky Festival at Penn Field. The 9th annual event will offer over 50 malts from all the whisky regions of Britain. Hors d’oeuvres also offered. $40 advance tickets, $45 at the door. Proceeds benefit Meals on Wheels.
Friday, December 2 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Champagne tasting at Whole Foods Market. Joan McKern, a member of the Whole Foods Wine Team, leads the course on Champagne and sparkling wines. $25
Saturday, December 3 from 2 to 5 p.m. Ranger Creek one year anniversary open house. The brewstillery turns one year old, and reveals the latest brew in honor of the event. UNO is an oak-aged rye OPA. Other birthday revelries and food available, including a bourbon evaluation at 3 p.m. $5 gets you a pint glass, which can be filled 3 times. $2 for the bourbon tasting.
Saturday, December 3 at 6 p.m. Craft Cocktail pop-up bar at 721 Congress. Fusebox Festival hosts a pop-up cocktail bar for the Downtown Holiday Stroll.
Saturday, December 3 from noon to 3 p.m. Texas Three-Step wine tasting at the Austin Wine Merchant. Three wines from Becker Vineyards available for sample.
Saturday, December 3 Thirsty Planet’s Silverback Pale Ale Launch Party. Details to follow.
Sunday, December 4 at 5 p.m. Spirit Salon #2: American Whiskey at East Side Show Room. The second installment of the Spirits Salon series focuses on whiskey. 6 American whiskeys and 2 classic cocktails available. $35 per person.
Monday, December 5 from 7 to 10 p.m. Repeal Day party at Peche. Live music and Maker’s Mark cocktail specials to mark the date that Prohibition ended in 1933.
Tuesday, December 6 at 7 p.m. Local spirits and wild game pairing dinner at Jack Allen’s Kitchen. Five-course meal of wild game, paired with cocktails made from spirits from Treaty Oak Distilling. $100 per person.
Wednesday, December 7 at 7 p.m. Chocolate and Wine dinner at La Sombra. A multi-course dinner exploring chocolate, paired with wine. $65.
Wednesday, December 7 at 7 p.m. Sommelier Cinema at the Alamo Ritz. This month Woody Allen’s Midnight in Paris screens, and a guest wine connoisseur will choose a wine flight to complement a film.
Wednesday, December 7 at 7:30 p.m. Domaine Serene Wine Dinner at Cru downtown. Four courses paired with wines from oregon’s Domaine Serene Winery. A winery representative will be on hand to answer questions. $75 per person. RSVP 472-9463.
Thursday, December 8 at 6:30 p.m. Edible Austin’s Drink Local night. Taste local spirits, and watch the finest bartending talent compete for the title of Official Drink of Austin. $35.
Thursday, December 8 at 7 p.m. Rahr & Sons Beer dinner at JW Marriott San Antonio. Four courses paired with beer from Rarhr & Sons. $55 per person. Reservations: 210.276.2500.
Friday, December 9 at 5 p.m. Cocktails for a Cause to celebrate one year of the W Hotel. The W turns one. A celebration cocktail has been created for the occasion. Half of the proceeds benefit SafePlans. The celebratory cocktail is available at the W all month for $10.
Saturday, December 10 at 1 p.m. Edible Austin’s Local Brew Fest. The closing event of this year’s Eat Drink Local Week takes place at Black Star Co-Op. Texas craft brewers on site with samples at the event. $20.
Saturday, December 10 from 6 to 10 p.m. One year anniversary party at Black Star Co-op. Live music, $3 house beers and more at the brewpub’s one year anniversary party.
Saturday, December 10 at 3 p.m. Holiday Beer Tasting at the Ginger Man. Ten winter seasonal beer samples with snacks, trivia and prizes. RSVP by Thursday, December 8th. $35 per person.
Sunday, December 11 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Independence Beer dinner at Frank. Four course meal paired with Indy brews. $40 per person. Make your reservation by calling Frank at 512-494-6916.
Wednesday, December 14 at 7 p.m. Ranger Creek one year anniversary brewery night at Flying Saucer. Buy the beer, keep the glass.
Wednesday, December 14 at 7 p.m. Feast of the Seven Fishes at Springdale Farm. Chef Sonya Cote will prepare the traditional Italian Christmas Eve meal. Jason Stevens dug up a recipe for one of Charles Dickens’ favorite punches to be served after dinner. Music by Graham Reynolds and the Golden Arm Trio. $125 per person. BYOB (except for pre-dinner cocktail and punch).
Thursday, December 15 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Beer and cheese pairing at (512) Brewing. 6 Antonelli’s Cheeses will accompany 5 selected (512) brews. $35 for Slow Food members, $40 for non-members. Proceeds benefit Slow Food Austin.
Thursday, December 29 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wine 101 at Whole Foods Market. Certified Wine Instructor Daniel Kelada leads this intro class on the basics of wine. $50.
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November 1, 2011
November Calendar
Off to a slow start this month, but as usual, I promise to keep you updated as new events pop up. Here’s the roundup:
Tuesday, November 1 at 7 p.m. Wine dinner at Jack Allen’s Kitchen. Five course meal with wines from Flat Creek Winery. $65.
Thursday, November 3 at 6 p.m. Bourbon tasting with Garrison Brothers. Dan Garrison leads a tasting of rye versus wheat Bourbons at the UT Campus Club. $30 members, $40 non-members. RSVP needed.
Friday, November 4 from 7 to 9 p.m. Austin Tequila Fest at Casa Chapala Mexican Grill. More than 45 tequilas to sample. $25. Proceeds go to Homeless Coach.
Friday, November 4 at 6:30 p.m. Basics of Wine Appreciation class at Central Market. Andy Christianson, CM Wine Expert leads the course. $45. Takes place at the North Lamar location.
Saturday, November 5 at 2 p.m. St. Arnold Brewery Cheese Pairings. Beers from St. Arnold Brewery and cheese. Presented by Michele Harem, Emmi Roth Kase & Frank Mancuso of St. Arnold Brewery. $12 per person. RSVP at 512.542.2333.
Saturday, November 5 from 1 to 3 p.m. First Saturday Brewery Tour and Beer Tasting at Independence Brewing. Tour and beer tastings are free, bring some cash to purchase food and brewery merchandise.
Saturday, November 5 at 2 to 5 p.m. Open House at Ranger Creek in San Antonio. The “brewstillery” welcomes visitors to sample beer, check out the brewery and listen to live music. Buy a pint glass for $5 and get 3 samples of our beer poured right in it. RSVP here.
Tuesday, November 8 at 6:30 p.m. Patron Tasting Dinner at Kenichi. 5 course dinner with Patron tequila cocktails and samples. $65 per person. 512-320-8883.
Thursday, November 10 from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Parsons House Wine Tasting. Two non-perishable food items or $5 gets you into a special wine tasting that benefits the the Capital Area Food Bank. Parsons House Independent and Assisted Living community in Austin, 1130 Camino La Costa, Austin, TX 78752.
Friday, November 11 from 7-11 p.m. Nigel Tunfel Day at North by Northwest. The Restaurant and brewery is celebrating all things Spinal Tap, with a screening of the film, live music by Iron Maiden and Spinal Tap tribute bands, costumes encouraged, and most importantly, a special tapping of “Spinal Hop,” which is the Py Jingo Pale Ale dry hopped with 11 kinds of hops. $2 donation benefits Health Alliance for Austin Musicians.
Friday, November 11 from 5 to 7 p.m. .36 Release Beer and Bourbon Tasting at the Whip In. Sample the first bourbon from Ranger Creek for the first time. $3 pints of Ranger Creek beer. Bottles of .36 will be available for purchase at Travis Heights Beverage World, right next door to Whip In. Head distiller TJ Miller and head brewer Rob Landerman will both be on hand as well.
Saturday, November 12 at 6 p.m. Barrel tasting and wine dinner at Pleasant Hill Winery, Brenham.
Monday, November 14 at 7 p.m. Wine dinner at Sagra. Five course holiday meal with Italian wine pairing hosted by Gina Hunt and Jerom Chlaudi of Kobrand Corporation and Republic National Distributing. $55 per person.
Tuesday, November 15 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. New barrel-aged cocktail debuts at the Tigress. The Widow’s Kiss, a cocktail blended and aged for 30 days by Lara Nixon of Bad Dog Bar Craft. The drink features Laird’s AppleJack Brandy, Green Chartreuse, Benedictine and a dash of Angostura bitters.
Tuesday, November 15 from 5 to 7 p.m. Tasting of the Buffalo Trace Texas Bartender Barrel Selection at the Highball. $10 for Single Barrel flight.
Tuesday, November 15 at 7 p.m. Meaning of Life Beer Dinner at Alamo Drafthouse Lake Creek. The Monty Python movie screened with a five course dinner paired with Austin Beerworks. $65.
Wednesday, November 16 at 6:30 p.m. Brookyln Brewery beer dinner at Barley Swine. Six course dinner. Email info@barleyswine.com to inquire about tickets. $120 per person.
Wednesday, November 16 at 7 p.m. A Torrid Affair cocktail pairing dinner at Urban Roots Farm. Florian Minor of Haddingtons and Justin Elliott of the Volstead Lounge have concocted some cocktails to accompany a five-course meal featuring food from Urban Roots, Loncito’s Lamb and Twin Oaks Heritage Pork.
Wednesday, November 16 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.Tequila pairing dinner at Mesa Ranch. The Queen of Tequila hosts this four course dinner with appetizers, salad, choice of entree, and dessert along with a Mexican Martini, taste of three Tequilas , Mesa Ranch Rattlesnake Margarita, and The Queens Tequila cocktail for dessert. Call to reserve: 512-853-9480.
Thursday, November 17 from 6:30-9:30 p.m. Texas Wine and Food Foundation’s Big Reds and Bubbles at the Driskill Tastings of champagnes, sparkling wines and “big reds.” Food from local restaurants. $100 per person.
Thursday, November 17 from 7 to 9 p.m. Austin Eastciders Launch Party at the Longbranch Inn. Free samples of the new cider, and free Franklin BBQ. Yes you read that right. I’d get there early if I were you.
Friday, November 18 at 5 p.m. Meet the Brewers at Alamo Lake Creek. The Twisted X guys will be on hand for a Fuego tasting.
Saturday, November 19 from noon to 2 p.m. Vino Vino wine tasting. Sample 30 wines for $10.
Wesnesday, November 23. Buy the Beer, Keep the Glass at Homefield Grill. This week’s featured brew is Jester King Farmhouse Wytchmaker.
Wednesday, November 23 at 7 p.m. Glass night at Flying Saucer. Dogfish Head Punkin’ will be tapped. Buy the beer, keep the glass.
Saturday, November 26 from 7 to 9 p.m. .36 Bourbon Release Dinner with Luke. Ranger Creek is hosting a launch party for the new Bourbon at the brewstillery. Food from Luke will accompany beer pairings, and a taste of the new .36 bourbon with dessert. $60. RSVP 210-227-5853 or email jsoloman@chefjohnbesh.com.
Wednesday, November 30. Glass night at Flying Saucer. Ommegang 3 Philosphers will be tapped. Buy the beer, keep the glass.
Friday, November 25 at 4 p.m. Jester King firkin tapping at Homefield Grill. The new beer from Jester King Brewery, the Noble King will be tapped at 4 p.m.
Saturday, November 26 from 7 to 9 p.m. .36 Ranger Creek Bourbon dinner at Luke in San Antonio. Casual ranch style dinner with a bourbon cocktail reception, and beer pairing with the main meal. Dessert paired with the .36 bourbon. $60. RSVP 210-227-5853.
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September 30, 2011
October Calendar
Sundays in October at 8 p.m. Dexter screenings with Bloody Orange Mimosa specials at Jo’s Downtown. $5 Blood Orange Mimosas with food specials during a screening of the serial killer drama series.
Saturday, October 1 from 1 to 7:30 p.m. Texas Sake Company Grand Opening. Texas’ First Organic Sake Kura (brewery), is having their grand opening celebration on International Sake Day. Live music all day, sake pottery competition and a variety of food trucks. Tickets are $30 at the door which includes 4 samples of sake.
Saturday, October 1 from 2 to 9:30 p.m. Flying Saucer Beer Festival. Taste craft beer from around the country. Tasting card is good for 10 samples and a commemorative Fall Beer Festival tasting glass. German bratwurst, Bavarian pretzels, brews by the pint and soft drinks will also be available for sale at the festival. $30.
Sunday October 2 at 7 p.m. Digestible Feats Spirit Salon #1: Rum at the East Side Show Room. A tasting of six rums and two classic rum cocktails. $35.
Tuesday, October 4 at 7 p.m. Messina Hof wine pairing at Jack Allen’s Kitchen. Texas wines showcased at Jack Allen’s Kitchen. $65 per person.
Wednesday, October 5 at 7 p.m. Sommellier Cinema at Alamo Drafthouse. Matt McGinnis of What are you Drinking? hosts a wine flight paired to the film My Dinner with Andre.
Wednesday, October 5. John Lennon glass night at the Flying Saucer. Buy the beer, keep the glass.
Thursday, October 6 through Sunday October 9. Gruene Wine and Music Festival. Wine tastings, music, crafts and more. See website for full details.
Thursday, October 6 from 7 to 10 p.m. Ranger Creek Beer & Bourbon Dinner. $55 per person, very limited seating. RSVP through the JW Marriott at 210-276-2500 ext. 5835.
Saturday, October 8. Brewery Tours begin at Uncle Billy’s on the Lake. See how the beers are made, and taste samples. 4 p.m.
Saturday, October 8 from 1 to 5 p.m. (512) Brewing Company Third Anniversary. Buy the anniversary pint glass, get two free tastes of the Belgian Style Tripel. Bring one non perishable items to benefit Bastrop county fire victims and receive one additional free beer ticket. The TX/OU game will also be projected.
Saturday, October 8. Oktoberfest at Baker St. Pub and Grill. 10 German-style beers, food, contests, live music and prizes. Free.
Thursday, October 13. Dolce Vita Food and Wine Fesetival. Food from local restaurants and wine tastings. $125 for non-AMOA members, $100 for members.
Thursday, October 13 at 6 p.m. Oktoberfest Celebration At Zax Restaurant. German food including Austin’s Own Smokey Denmark Beer Brats, Oktoberfest beer, giveaways and other great surprises. 512-481-0100.
Friday, October 14 at 7:30 p.m. Tapas and Champagne pairing at Fino. Special tapas menu paired with with flights of 4 or 8 Champagnes. Guests will also have the opportunity to meet the Champagne producers (Jean-Baptiste Geoffroy from Rene Geoffroy, Arnaud Margaine from Margaine, Etienne Goutorbe from Henri Goutorbe & Laetitia Billiot from H.Billiot) at this event. 512-474-2905 (There is a 72 hour cancellation policy).
Sunday, October 16 at 6:30 p.m. Highball University: Local Beer Tasting. $45 per person.
Sunday, October 16. Third Anniversary party at Peche. Celebrate with cocktails, food and a benefit raffle for Austin’s Sustainable Food Center. To get tickets, you have to go to Peche in person and talk to owner Rob Pate.
Tuesday, October 18 at 7 p.m. Boulevard Brewing Beer Dinner at Cool River Cafe. Six course meal paired with Boulevard craft beers. $42.95 per person.
Thursday, October 20 at 7 p.m. October Beer Dinner at Homefield Grill. A five-course French meal with beer to match. $49.95 per person. 512-388-4663.
Saturday, October 22. Fredericksburg Wine and Food Festival. A full-course celebration of Texas food, wine, music, specialty booths, food court, and fun.
Saturday, October 22, from 12 noon until 6 p.m. German Oktoberfest at the German Free School. Sausage and sauerkraut from Best Wurst and Schnitzel Sandwiches from Ilsa’s Kitchen be served along with pretzels and apple strudel. To wash it down, Spaten Oktoberfest, Dunkel, and Premium Lager and Franziskaner Hefe Weisse beers as well as German Riesling wine will be available. Admission is $10 adults. Children 12 and under free.
Saturday, October 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Oktoberfest at NXNW. German food, beer and live local music. NXNW encourages attendees to donate $2 at the door. The 10th annual event will benefit three local non-profits: Breast Cancer Resource Center, Therapy Pet Pals of Texas and Central Texas Dachshund Rescue.
Saturday, October 22. Independence Brewery Anniversary Party. 2 food vendors, limited edition 7 year anniversary glassware, and special brew. See website for details.
Saturday October 22 through Sunday October 30. Austin Beer Week. A week of beer events featuring local breweries at local restaurants. Details TBA.
Saturday, October 22 from 1 to 10 p.m. Draught House 43rd Anniversary party. A great selection of cask, sour, barrel aged, rare, wild, and cellared beers, available in a collectible sample glass. Sugar Shack BBQ will bring the food and DJ JBL with his massive vinyl collection will spin his magic.
Sunday, October 23 from 11:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. Oktoberfest at NXNW. German food, beer and live local music. NXNW encourages attendees to donate $2 at the door. The 10th annual event will benefit three local non-profits: Breast Cancer Resource Center, Therapy Pet Pals of Texas and Central Texas Dachshund Rescue.
Wednesday, October 26 at 5 p.m. Jack Allen’s Fall kick-off party. Live music, tequila and pork will be the features of the night, with drink specials, a whole roast pork and live music from the Bo Porter Band.
Saturday, October 29 from 1 to 6 p.m. Funk’n Sour Gravity Fest at Jester King Brewery. An assortment of wild and farmhouse ales available to taste, many of which will be naturally conditioned and served from German gravity kegs.
Saturday, October 29 from noon to 3 p.m. Fall Open House at Circle Brewing. Kick off Halloween weekend at the brewery, where the Hooligan Hoppy Irish Red will debut. Five food trucks in attendance, and Halloween costumes encouraged.
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August 31, 2011
September Calendar
Thursday, September 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. Brewer’s Table with Ranger Creek at Flying Saucer. Free Samples and special firkin tapping.
Labor Day Weekend, September 2 - 5. Second annual BrewMasters Craft Beer Festival at Moody Gardens in Galveston. Great excuse for a road trip. Over 400 craft brews featured.
Saturday, September 3 from 1 to 3 p.m. Brewery Tour and Beer Tasting at Independence Brewery. Free brewery tour and beer tasting. Featuring food from Rockin’ Tomato and live music.
Sunday, September 4. NXNW 12th anniversary party. Limited release brews, special firkin tapping, music and more. $5 suggested donation to benefit SafePlace.
Tuesday, September 6 at 7 p.m. TX Wine Twitter Tuesday. Sandstone Cellars’ Don Pullum presents three recipes and six wines from Texas. Join in the conversation on Twitter with the hashtag #TXwine.
Wednesday, September 7. Brazilian Independence Day at La Sombra. Specials on Cachaca drinks like the Caipirinha and Ipanema. Live samba jazz from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Special food menu also available.
Thursday, September 8 from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. Wine & Food Foundation of Texas’ annual Tour de Vin at the W Hotel. Wine tasting showcasing 15 of Austin’s chefs and over 15 wineries. $55 for Foundation Members and $80 for the General Public. Register online.
Saturday, September 10 from noon to 7 p.m. Dripping with Taste Wine and Food Festival in Dripping Springs. Culinary demonstrations, wine tastings, live music and more. $25 ($30 at the gate) for adults. 5 for ages 6-20 (no wine included).
Saturday, September 10 at 2 p.m. Open House Saturday at Ranger Creek in San Antonio. The last batch of Ranger Creek Hefe, and the first batch of the seasonal Gulf Coast Imperial IPA (8%) on tap. Food from Bistro Six. Buy a pint glass for $5 and get 3 samples of beer. RSVP here.
Monday, September 12 from 7 to 11 p.m. USBG Presents: 2nd Annual Bourbon, BBQ & Bluegrass Event at Stubbs. Tasting of 20 different bourbons and specialty cocktails, appetizers and live music by Hem and Haw! $20 non-members, $15 USBG members.
Tuesday, September 13 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. (and subsequent Tuesdays through December). Tipsy Tech Mixology 101 at Twin Liquors. Tipsy Texan David Alan leads the fourth semester of his acclaimed booze education courses. $275 for the entire semester, or can pay on class by class basis.
Wednesday, September 14 from 7 to 10 p.m. ACL CraftBeer While You Can Tweetup at Opal Divine’s. Local beer bloggers and @ACL_craftbeer teamed up to throw a pre-ACL party so everyone can drink as much craft beer as they desire before the fest. At Opal Divine’s Freehouse, $2.50 Texas beers all night.
Wednesday, September 14 from 6:30 to 8: 30 p.m. Port Seminar by 4th Generation Port Family at Twin Liquors Marketplace Galleria. Tickets $25.00 each or $40 Twin Deal.
Wednesday, September 14 at 6:30 p.m. Russian River Valley pairing dinner at Fonda San Miguel. Five-course wine-pairing dinner highlighting Russian River Valley wines and authentic Mexican flavors. $85 per person. RSVP to (512) 459-4121.
Friday, September 16 through 18. Anniversary party at Trifecta. Details TBA.
Tuesday, September 20, 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Bourbon Talk at Trifecta. Bourbon brand TBA.
Tuesday, September 20 from 2 to 6 p.m. Grand Tasting at Twin Liquors Hancock Center. Stop by and sample up to 20 new and interesting wines.
Tuesday, September 20 from 9 p.m. to midnight. Fino late night cocktails with Bobby Heugel. Bar Manager Josh Loving has invited Anvil Bar & Refuge’s Bobby Heugel to get together and create a Bitter and Amaro themed cocktail menu featuring seven original cocktails for $8 a piece and special pricing on Fino Amaros.
Thursday, September 22 at 7 p.m. September Homefield Grill beer dinner. The twelfth edition of the beer dinner series hosted at Homefield Grill will feature pizza and craft beers from Twisted X, Dogfish Head and Sierra Nevada, among others. $49.95 per person. RSVP at 388-4663.
Saturday, September 24 from 2 to 9 p.m. Texas Craft Brewers Festival at Fiesta Gardens. Non-profit outdoor festival featuring Texas-brewed beer and ale. Live music, local food vendors, food and beer pairings. $20 to $70 (VIP).
Saturday September 24 at 11 a.m. Austin Brew Bus Tour. Visit several of Austin’s independent micro breweries and brew pubs. Brewery tours at some of the locations and beer samples included.
Saturday, September 24 at 6 p.m. Oktoberfest at Ginger Man. Live music, beer and brats.
Saturday, September 24 at 4 p.m. 3rd Annual Malia More Benefit at Opal Divines Penn Field Two Hoots and a Holler, Erik Larson and Peace Maker, Bob Cheevers and Twilight Trio will play as part of a benefit for Malia Moore, a child with an extremely rare brain disorder.
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August 2, 2011
August calendar
Apparently the heat is getting to everyone, and people are forgetting to drink. Here’s what I have for now on this month’s events. Please get in touch if you want your event listed. I’ll update it as things pop up.
Every Tuesday and Wednesday. Tikimatica at Bar Congress. Enjoy classic cocktails inspired by the islands.
August 1 through 7 at 6 p.m. The Dogfish Head Days of Summer at the Ginger Man. A different Dogfish Head brew will be tapped every day at 6 p.m. See website for schedule.
Tuesday, August 2 at 7 p.m. GO TEXAN Twitter Tuesday. Raymond Haak, owner and winemaker for Haak Vineyards and Winery in Santa Fe, Texas chats via twitter about this year’s Texas grape harvest and what he’s seeing in his vineyard. Search the hashtag #GOTEXAN to participate.
Tuesday, August 9 from 6 to 10 p.m. Barrel-aged cocktail night at the Tigress. Lara Nixon reveals her third barrel-aged cocktail, the Blackthorn, at the Tigress Pub on North Loop.
Tuesday, August 9 at 8 p.m. Corralejo Tequila Dinner at Vivo Lake Creek. $30. RSVP to vivolakecreek@yahoo.com or call 331-4660.
Wednesday, August 10 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Bourbon 101 at TenOak. This month’s class features Hudson Whiskey. The classes include a full tasting and educational session taught by distillers along with passed appetizers and access to exclusive bourbon specials throughout the evening. $25.
Wednesday, August 10 at 6 p.m. Uncle Billy’s Monthly Brew Tour at the Barton Springs location. An in-depth view of the brewing process. Discuss and sample beers afterwards with Amos.
Monday, August 15 at 4 p.m. Tiki Night at Peche. Peche bartenders whip up Tiki classics.
Tuesday, August 16 at 7:30 p.m. Bourbon talk at Trifecta on 3rd. Bourbon of the month TBA.
Tuesday, August 16 at 7 p.m. Independence Brewing paired dinner at Jack Allen’s. Five-course pairing with Independence beers. Chef Gilmore interactive in the private dining room. $45. 745-4713.
Thursday, August 18 at 7 p.m. Homefield Grill Beer Pairing Dinner. Five-courses. $49.95 per person. 512-388-4663.
Thursday, August 18 from 7 to 11 p.m. Birds Barbershop Neighborhood “Bock” Party. Birds Barbershop and Shiner will toast their new partnership with a party featuring complimentary Shiner Bock and Shiner Light Blond beer, a live Oompah band and DJ, photo booth, Shiner Bock flavored Amy’s ice cream and more at the shop located at 1902 South Congress Ave.
Monday, August 22 at 6 p.m. Gluten Morgan showing at Gibson. Free gluten-free cocktails and snacks during a screening of Karen Morgan of Blackbird Bakery’s new online show.
Wednesday, August 24 at 7 p.m. St. Arnold night at the Flying saucer. Special guests from the brewery will be in attendance.
Wednesday, August 24 at 7 p.m. Wines from the Valley of the Sun at La Sombra. The Wine and Food Foundation and pairs up with La Sombra to feature a multi-course dinner featuring wines from Ica, Peru. $65 per person. 458-1100.
Friday, August 26 at 7 p.m. Opening of Haven Lounge. New bar opens in the warehouse district at 409 B Colorado Street. OPening party starts at 7 p.m., followed by Elements of Avant Garde, an official Austin Fashion Week event.
Tuesday, August 30 at 5 p.m. New Belgium Brewing Company is filming a small piece to promote 1554 Enlightened Belgian Black Ale at the Draught House. Free BBQ, Antonelli’s Cheese and Ice Cream while it lasts. Steel Head String Band will be playing until 8 p.m.
Wednesday, August 31. French 75 competition at Second Bar + Kitchen. Not your typical cocktail competition, this one is between some of the best cocktail bars across the state. Anvil (Houston), The Esquire (Houston) and Cedars Social (Dallas) will compete with Second Bar + Kitchen to see who can sell the most French 75 cocktails in their respective bars. Each bar will offer the classic cocktail (gin or cognac, champagne, lemon juice, simple syrup) for a special price of $7.50.
Wednesday, August 31 from 7 to 10 p.m. VODKA FEST at Cool River Cafe Choose from over 30 different Vodkas to taste, from flavors of Russia to local spirits such as Dripping Springs vodka from Texas. Tickets $20 advance, $25 at the doors.
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June 30, 2011
July Calendar
All of July. Iconic Cocktail Series at Haddington’s. July will feature cocktails from “Trader Vic’s Book of Food & Drink.” Special cocktails are only $10 each during regular service, and $8 during happy hour and from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
Every Tuesday and Wednesday. Tikimatica at Bar Congress. Enjoy classic cocktails inspired by the islands.
Saturday, July 2. Austin Brew Bus Tour. Visit 4-5 local breweries and brewpubs. Sample beers. $50.
Saturday, July 2. Tour the Live Oak Brewery. Free hour and a half tour. Beer tastings. Don’t forget your ID. Register for tickets.
Saturday, July 2 from 1 to 3 p.m. Tour the Independence Brewery. The first tour starts at 1:15 p.m. and the second tour starts at 2 p.m. The beer samples are free. You have the option to purchase a brewery pint glass for $6.00, which your samples will be served in.
Monday, July 4 from 8 to 11 p.m. Beer, Bourbon, and BBQ Burger at TenOak.
Monday, July 4 from 4 to 8 p.m. VinoPalooza Wine Festival at Flat Creek Estate. Sample Texas Hill Country Wines from five area wineries. $5 advance online sales or $10 at the door. $5 for 5 Food and drink tickets. 1 ticket per wine taste or 5 tickets per glass. Picnic lunch costs 10 Tickets. No outside food or drinks. No Fireworks.
Friday, July 8 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Summer Chill: Chilled Wines and Salads at Central Market. Learn the basics of wine and food pairings, along with tasting tips and techniques to improve your wine palate. Led by Cooking School instructor Louis Ortiz. $50.
Friday July 8 through Monday July 10. Davis Cup Wine matches at Trio. To celebrate the fact the Davis Cup is in Austin, TRIO will be staging matches between Spanish and American wines. Sommelier Mark Sayre has selected two wine contenders for each tennis match, with the wine from the winning country marked down 50% each day of play.
Monday, July 11 at 7 p.m. Death’s Door Pig Roast at Contigo. Contigo Austin is closing the restaurant for a special event with Death’s Door Spirits the makers of Death’s Door Gin, Vodka and White Whisky. Pig and cocktails. $45.
Saturday, July 9 from 4 to 7 p.m. Circle Brewing Open House and Beer Release. Brewery will release the fourth brew, the EPIC Hop Bock.
Wednesday, July 13 from 6 to 10 p.m. Bourbon 101 with Woodford Reserve at TenOak.
Wednesday, July 13 from 5 to 7 p.m. Wine Down Wednesdays at ACL Live’s Front Porch. Wendy Colonna plays music, and food provided by Trace. Free.
Thursday, July 14 from 6 to 10 p.m. North American Whiskey Dinner with Jack Daniels at TenOak.
Saturday, July 16 at 11 a.m. Beer & Cheese Class at North by Northwest. $35 per class. Call ahead to reserve 467-6969.
Saturday, July 16 at 3 p.m. Belgian beer tasting at Ginger Man. Ten Belgian Beers paired with fine cheeses and meats. $40 per person. Get $5 off if you RSVP before Thursday, July 14.
Monday, July 18 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. SIDURI: Focus on Pinot Noir at Central Market. Diana and Adam Lee from Siduri lead the class. $60.
Tuesday, July 19 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Bourbon Talk at Trifecta. This month’s bourbon TBA.
Tuesday, July 19 from 7 to 10 p.m. Jasper’s Vision Cellars Wine Dinner at Jasper’s. July’s wine dinner will be with Vision Cellars wine and winemaker, Mac McDonald. Four courses. $80 per person. Reservation Required through Lane Strickland at LaneS@KentRathbun.com or 512-832-8012. Seating is Limited.
Wednesday, July 20 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Winemaker Luncheon at La Sombra. 4 course luncheon with pairings and a special guest, Hugo Martino, from Fincas Don Martino in Mendoza, Argentina. $40 all inclusive. Call La Sombra at 512-458-1100 for reservations.
Wednesday, July 20 at 7:30 p.m. Master Distiller Dinner at La Sombra. The Master Distiller from Pisco Porton distillery in Ica, Peru will be on site for 5 courses prepared by Chef Julio-Cesar Florez with pisco pairings from Pisco Portón. $65 per person. Reservations at 512-458-1100.
Monday, July 25 at 7 p.m. Haddingtons Hosts Beer and Cheese Pairing Event Featuring Cheese Expert Cathy Strange. Tasting Menu includes North Coast Brewing Company Beers, fine cheeses & five-course meal. $65 per person.
Thursday, July 28 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Edible Austin and AMOA present Cold War, Cold Cocktails. Tipsy Texan David Alan will discuss the popularity of “home bartenders, barware, cocktail guides and why vodka became the Cold War drink of choice.”
Monday, July 25 through Sunday July 31. Go Texan Beer week at Opal Divine’s. Opal’s 3rd Annual Go Texan Beer Week benefits Capital Area Food Bank. All Texas Craft Beer all week featuring a different Texas brewery each day. Look for special pricing and special tappings from these featured breweries on these days.
Thursday, July 28 at 7 p.m. La Sombra One Year Anniversary Party. The event happens to coincide with Peruvian Independence Day. Pisco Porton specials all evening long and late night snacks from Chef Julio-Cesar Florez. Regular dinner service will be available until 10 p.m.
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June 6, 2011
June drinking events calendar
All of June. Iconic Cocktail Series at Haddington’s. June will feature cocktails from the The Savoy Cocktail Book. Special cocktails are only $10 each during regular service, and $8 during happy hour and from 11 p.m. to 2 a.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights.
All of June. Drink Pink at Opal Divine’s. Opal’s will donate 50 cents from all Opal’s Margaritas made with Prickly Pear mix directly to the Breast Cancer Resource Centers of Texas.
Wednesday, June 8 from 6:30-7:30 p.m. Jefferson Reserve tasting at Twin Liquors Hancock Center. Master Distiller Trey Zoeller will be in attendance. Enjoy light appetizers for $15 per person or a Twin Deal of $20 for two people. Cost includes food, materials and presentation. Tastings are Free.
Saturday, June 11 at 11 a.m. Beer & Chocolate Class at North by Northwest. $35. 512-467-6969.
Saturday, June 11. Austin Brew Bus Tour. Visit 4-5 local breweries and brewpubs. Sample beers. $50.
Saturday, June 11 from 4 to 11 p.m. Key West 6th: A Beach-themed Bar Crawl on West 6th St. Drink specials at participating bars.
Wednesday, June 15 at 6:30 p.m. Benziger Family Wine Dinner Menu at Cru Wine Bar in the Domain. Five course meal paired with selected wines from Benziger Family Winery. Kathy Benziger, representative for the winery, will be on hand to present the wines and answer your questions. $75 per person.
Thursday, June 16 from 6 to 7 p.m. Beer and Cheese Tasting at Whole Foods Lamar. Say cheers to Dear Old Dad with a beer and cheese tasting. Led by Jason Delaney, Whole Foods Market Beer Team Member and Tiffany Cunningham, Whole Foods Market Specialty Team Member. $25.
Friday, June 17 at 9 p.m. MIX: Celebrate Texas Cocktails at The Mansion-Texas Federation of Women’s Clubs. Enter into the historic Mansion and sip custom-made libations. Specialty rum, vodka and tequila cocktails will be created by some of the best Texan mixologists from 13 different Texas born and bred spirits for a total of 26 different drink options. $50 in advance (advance tickets are available until noon on June 17) or $60 at the door. 512-535-1801.
Saturday, June 18 National Cornhole Challenge at Jester King Craft Brewery. The Young Faces of ALS campaign has organized a fundraiser event complete with Austin food trucks, hours of live blue grass music, amazing raffle prizes and a cornhole tournament (bean bag toss). Entry to the cornhole tournament: $40 per person .Entry as a spectator: $20 per person. Kids 12 & under: Free.
Wednesday, June 22 from 5 to 7 p.m. Wine Down Wednesdays at ACL Live’s Front Porch. Seth Walker plays with food from Cru. The food is complimentary (while it lasts), entry is free and there are happy hour prices on Clos du Bois wines. At ACL Live at The Moody Theater.
Wednesday, June 22 at 7 p.m. Austin Beer Guide Summer Issue release party at the Draught House. BeerTownAustin Fu Manchu Mustache pint glasses will be given out for free with the purchase of any beer featured in the guide.
Thursday, June 23 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Wine 101 at Whole Foods Lamar. Learn all the basics about wine styles, wine and food pairing and proper wine evaluation, with emphasis on White, Rosé and Red wines. Includes tastings. Led by Daniel Kelada, Master Candidate and Certified Wine Instructor, Owner Gusto Tastings. $50.
Thursday June 23 at 7 p.m. June Beer Dinner at HomeField Grill. Five course meal paired with beers. Reservations are required. 512-338-46636.
Friday, June 24 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Winemaker Dinner Series: Guess who’s coming to dinner? at Whole Foods Lamar. Led by Wes Mickel, Senior Culinary Chef Instructor. $55.
Friday, June 24. Maui Tap takeover at the Draughthouse. 5 of our taps will be taken over by Maui Brewing Company. Coconut Porter, Imperial Coconut Porter, Mana Wheat, Big Swell IPA and Double Overhead IPA will be on tap. Glasses will be available with some of their beers and Maui Brewing Co. owner Garrett Marrero will be present from 6-9 p.m. to answer any questions.
Saturday June 25 at 8:30 p.m. Chef’s Table: Lobster and Rose dinner at Fino. Chef Jason Donoho presents a special Lobster Menu with Rose Wine. 16 seats at the chef’s table. $85 per person plus wine (includes welcome cocktail). 474-2905.
Saturday, June 25 from noon to 5 p.m. Real Ale’s 15th Anniversary. Beer, music and food. $5 parking.
Sunday, June 26 at 7 p.m. Duel of the Chefs Benefiting The Sustainable Food Center. Independence Brewing beers paired with wild game dinner at the Mansion at Judge’s Hill. Six courses. $55 per person.
Tuesday, June 28 at 6:30 to 9 p.m. Burgers and Bordeaux at Central Market. Led by Guy Stout, Master Sommelier & Corporate Director of Beverage Education, Glazer’s Distributors. Learn about Bordeaux wines and eat a three-course meal. $60-70.
UPDATE: This event has been canceled due to the W closing. Wednesday, June 29 from 5 to 7 p.m. Wine Down Wednesdays at ACL Live’s Front Porch. The Trisha’s play with food from Jo’s. The food is complimentary (while it lasts), entry is free and there are happy hour prices on Clos du Bois wines. At ACL Live at The Moody Theater.
Thursday, June 30 at 6:30 p.m. Free Beer Book Tour at Book People. Meet three authors and drink free Lagunitas beer.
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May 9, 2011
May calendar UPDATED
Sunday, May 1 at 6 p.m. Somms under Fire at the W Austin. A food and wine pairing competition. General admission tickets still available for $35 (plus tax).
Sunday, May 1 from 1 to 5 p.m. Texas Artisanal Beer Fundraiser at the German Free School. The fundraiser will benefit the Austin YMCA. Sample craft beers from over 20 Texas breweries. Suggested donation of $50-75 per person. RSVP.
Monday, May 2. Beer pairing dinner at Barley Swine. A six-course dinner paired with beers from Independence Brewery. $75. 512.394.8150.
Tuesday, May 3 at 7 p.m. Five-course wine dinner at Jack Allen’s Kitchen. Dinner served with wines from Hope Family Wines. Winemaker Austin Hope will be in attendance. Email banquets@jackallenskitchen.com or call 512.745.4713 to reserve.
Tuesday, May 3 (and ongoing) from 6 to 8 p.m. Mixology 101 at Twin Liquors. Join David Alan and Lara Nixon to learn about the history of Mixology. Every Tuesday in May. Individual classes $30, sign up online.
Wednesday, May 4 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Bourbon Talk at Trifecta on 3rd: Forty Creek. John Hall, creator of Forty Creek Whiskey in attendance. Drinks and appetizers, compliments of Forty Creek.
Thursday, May 5 from 7 to 10 p.m. 3rd Annual American Whiskey Festival at Opal Divines Penn Field. Sample a selection of American Bourbon and Tennessee, Canadian & Rye Whiskeys. Hors d’oeuvres, and a sampling of fruits, cheeses and smoked meats also available. $30. Register online.
Thursday, May 5 at 7 p.m. Twisted X Brewing Co. Initial Release Party at the Dig Pub, Cedar Park. Meet the brewers, taste the beer, live music and food specials.
Thursday, May 5 from 6 to 9 p.m. Cinco De Mayo party at Santa Rita Tex Mex Cantina. Live music, drink specials, Ambhar tequila tastings.
Thursday, May 5 from 5 to 10 p.m. Third Annual La Condesa Cinco de Mayo Downtown Block Party. Tequila and beer specials, tacos, music and more.
Thursday, May 5 through Sunday May 8. Whip In 25th anniversary party. Music and beer specials.
Saturday, May 7 from 2 to 5 p.m. Kentucky Derby Mint Julep tasting at Twin Liquors Hancock Center. Taste Woodford Reserve mint juleps. Free.
Saturday May 7 from noon to 5 p.m. 1st Annual Kentucky Derby Party at Trifecta. Specials on mint juleps, outfit prizes, food. (512) 436-3116, or email Party@TrifectaAustin.com for more information.
Saturday, May 7 from 1 to 10 p.m. The Texas Beer Fest in Humble, Texas. $34 pre-sale ($40 at the door) will get you 12 coupons that can be used for food or 2 oz. beer samples. 25% of the proceeds go to the Houston Food Bank.
Saturday, May 7 from noon to 6 p.m. German Texan Heritage Society presents Maifest. Family friendly fun with German food, beer and wine and traditional music.
Saturday, May 7 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Introduction to Wine Tasting at Central Market North. The course will “demystify wine tasting for beginners and expand the knowledge of established wine lovers.” $50.
Wednesday, May 11 at 7 p.m. Mystical Wines of Chile dinner at La Sombra. Exclusive Multi-course dinner from Executive Chef Julio-Cesar Florez with special wine pairings from the Limari Valley, Chile. Benefitting The Wine and Food Foundation of Texas. $65 per person.
Wednesday, May 11 from 5 p.m. to 2 a.m. Dive Bar & Lounge Grand Opening party. Free food, drink specials and a DJ.
Thursday, May 12 from 1 to 3 p.m. Tales of the Cocktail Texas Tour at Haddingtons. Buffalo Trace and Eagle Rare cocktails. Ann Tuennerman, Mrs. Cocktail herself, fills us in on what will happen at the cocktail festival this year. See website for other Texas dates.
Friday, May 13 from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Whole Foods Lamar Winemaker Dinner Series: Torbreck Vintners. Winemaker David Powell in attendance for Torbreck wines paired with food. $55.
Friday, May 13 from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. Angel’s Envy tasting at Twin Liquors Hancock. Free.
Saturday, May 14 from 4 to 7 p.m. Circle Brewing Bar Crawl. No fee for the crawl, just pay for your own brews along the way.
Sunday May 15 through the 22nd. San Antonio Beer Week. Beer dinners and tastings, walking pub crawls, a bus pub crawl and more.
Sunday, May 15 from noon to 4 p.m. Cowboys + Gauchos at the Salt Lick Pavilion. BBQ and wine from Texas and South America, and live music. $45.
Monday, May 16 at 6 p.m. Saint Arnold pint night at the Ginger Man.
Tuesday, May 17 from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. Bourbon Talk at Trifecta on 3rd: Bulleit Bourbon. Learn about Bulleit.
Wednesday, May 18 at 7 p.m. Sommelier Cinema at the Alamo Ritz featuring ‘Nights Of Cabiria.’ Jeremy Parzen, food and wine historian and writer for the blog Do Bianchi, will be choosing wines to pair with the Fellini film.
Thursday, May 19 at 7 p.m. Sierra Nevada beer tasting at the Ginger Man. Four 5 oz. samples of Sierra Nevada craft brews - Brewmaster’s Reserve, Jack and Ken, Hoptimum and Ovila Dubbel. Hosted by Jody Hunt of Sierra Nevada. $15.
Saturday, May 21. Real Ale Ride through the Texas Hill Country. A bike ride that ends at Blanco’s Real Ale brewery for a celebration with beer and food.
Saturday, May 21 at 7 p.m Independence Brewing Co. Draught Sessions Concert. Eagle Eye WIlliamson and Look Mexico play, complimentary tasting for 21+. $10.
Sunday, May 22 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. METODO TRADICIONAL: The Fine Art of Spanish Sparkling Wines with Michel Parellada. This Central Market class focuses on Spanish sparkling wines, paired with small plates. $55
Wednesday, May 25. MacPhail Wine Dinner at 24 Diner. Winemaker James MacPhail is flying in from California just to host this six-course dinner. 512.472.5400 for reservations. $85.
Wednesday, May 25 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. 2nd Annual Beer & Sushi Tasting at Kenichi. Enjoy 15 Beers paired with Kenichi Cuisine. $35. Tickets may be purchased at the door or by calling 320-8883.
Friday, May 27 from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday Night Tasting at Whole Foods Lamar: Wings and Beer. Sample wings prepared in a variety of ways, paired with beer. $25
Saturday, May 28. Austin Brew Bus Tour. Visit 4-5 local breweries and brewpubs. Sample beers. $50.
Sunday, May 29 Memorial Day Celebration at the Ginger Man. Live music, St. Arnold beer and bratwursts.
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March 31, 2011
April Calendar
SXSW is over, the Texas Hill Country Wine and Food Festival is upon us, and Austin Restaurant Week starts up on the 10th. It’s a great time for food and drink, Austinites. Here’s a glimpse of events where you can wet your whistle during the first half of April. More events to come, so stay tuned. Want an event listed? get in touch
Thursday, March 31 through Sunday April 3. Texas Hill Country Wine and Food Festival Several wine events going on during the fest, not yet sold out as of Thursday at noon. Check out the website for specifics.
Friday, April 1 from 2 to 5 p.m. New beer tasting at Real Ale Brewery. More details in this blog post.
Friday, April 1 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Cognac seminar at Spec’s Brodie Lane. Alexandre Gabriel, owner of Pierre Ferrand will be in attendance to discuss the history and rules of cognac, followed with a tasting of four cognacs. RSVP at 512-366-8260.
Saturday, April 2 from 2 to 5 p.m. Ranger Creek Brewing & Distilling open house. Samples of beer, tours, and music. Food available for purchase. $5 gets you a pint glass and three beer samples. Ranger Creek is located at 4834 Whirlwind Dr. #102, San Antonio, TX 78217.
Saturday, April 2 at 10:45 a.m. Austin Brew Bus brewery tour. Hop on a bus and visit 4 or 5 of Austin’s independent microbreweries and brewpubs. Schedule varies, check website for stops. The tour last approximately 5 hours. Free samples of 12-18 beers. Lunch for $10 or bring your own. $50.
Saturday, April 2 from 4 to 6 p.m. Garrison Brothers Bourbon bottle signing at Twin Liquors Galleria. Owner Dan Garrison will be signing bottles. Supplies will be limited. Free.
Saturday, April 2 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Garrison Brothers Bourbon bottle signing at Twin Liquors Hancock Center. Owner Dan Garrison will be signing bottles. Supplies will be limited. Free.
Sunday, April 3 from 1 to 8 p.m. Drink Beer, Save Texas party at Uncle Billy’s Brew & Que on the Lake. Music, silent auction and more to rally support for HB660. $15 advance, $20 general admission at the door. VIP tickets available.
Monday, April 4 from 6 to 8 p.m. Austin Lifestyle Magazine Contraband Comeback party at Peche. $5 cocktails and live music.
Tuesday, April 5 at 7 p.m. Patron tequila paired dinner at Jack Allen’s. A five-course pairing of food and tequila. $65. Menu. 512-745-4713.
Tuesday, April 5 at 7 p.m. Sommelier Cinema at the Alamo Drafthouse Ritz. Screening of Francois Truffaut’s ‘Jules and Jim.’ Guest sommeliers are Rachel Wilson, educator from Wine for the People, and Darcie Fromholz, from Wink. European wines paired with Antonelli’s Cheese during the film. $26
Saturday, April 9 at 10:45 a.m. Austin Brew Bus brewery tour. Hop on a bus and visit 4 or 5 of Austin’s independent microbreweries and brewpubs. Schedule varies, check website for stops. The tour last approximately 5 hours. Free samples of 12-18 beers. Lunch for $10 or bring your own. $50.
Wednesday, April 13 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Austin Thirsty Girls at Parkside. Meet wine expert and author Leslie Sbrocco (author of “Wine for Women” and regular TODAY Show wine contributor), and taste TG Select Wines. $30.
Wednesday, April 13 at 6:30 p.m. Pig Roast and Tiki Drinks at Fino. Chef Jason Donoho celebrates his 29th birthday with a feast. Josh Loving mixes up authentic and modern Tiki cocktails. $75 per person.
Friday, April 15 at 7 p.m. Dogfish Head beer feast at Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar. Hosted by Dogfish Head’s owner Sam Calagione with food by Drafthouse chef John Bullington. Seven-course feast paired with Dogfish Head beers. $75.
Saturday, April 16 from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Bordeaux, Part Deux at Central Market Cooking School. The Austin Wine Guy Rob Moshein pairs up with Central Market Cooking School Instructor Scot Loranc to present a five course wine and food pairing from Bordeaux. $60.
Wednesday, April 20 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Tequila class at Santa Rita. Learn about tequila, taste specialty cocktails with Ambhar tequila, participate in tequila trivia and compete for prizes. Free, but limited to fifty participants. RSVP by emailing catering@santaritacantina.com.
Thursday, April 21 at 6:30 p.m. Boulevard Beer pairing dinner at Zed’s. Appetizers and three courses paired with Boulevard beers. $45.
Thursday, April 21 at 7 p.m. Homefield Grill beer dinner. Five course meal with beer pairing. Call 512-388-4663 for reservations. $49.95
Thursday, April 28. Uncle Billy’s Anniversary Party. Llive music, drink specials on some of the new brews.
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March 1, 2011
March Calendar
March roars with opportunities for indulging in adult beverages. Everyone has SXSW on the brain, and for festival-goers, attempting to plan your schedule can create a headache loud enough to warrant cracking open a cold one. If you opt to avoid the noise this year (or simply want to continue the party before or afterwards), below is the list of non-SXSW related events going on this month. Have an event you’d like included? Get in touch.
For SXSW-related drinking events, check out the SXSW Side Parties Database and search by “free food/drinks.” This will return a list of all the parties offering freebies from March 10-20. Also, check out our new partnership with the Daily Texan by following @sxswfreedrinks on Twitter for all the latest news on the best free beer and spirits parties.
Tuesday, March 1 at 7 p.m. GO TEXAN Texas Twitter Tuesday led by grape grower Cliff Bingham with Bingham Family Vineyards. Cliff will talk about promising varieties in the High Plains. If you want to taste and Tweet, Cliff recommends the following wines made from his grapes that he will talk about: Duchman Vermentino, Becker Viogner, and Landon Tempranillo. To chat with Cliff, follow him on Twitter BinghamVineyard and use the hashtag #GOTEXAN.
Tuesday, March 1 from 7 to 10 p.m. Barrel-Aged Cocktail Uncorking at The Tigress. Lara Nixon of Tipsy Tech and TheBlueRuin.com uncorks her second barrel-aged cocktail, based on “The Brave,” originated by Bobby Heugel of Anvil Bar and Refuge. Read more about the barrel-aging trend here. 512-600-3232.
Wednesday, March 2 from 5 to 7 p.m. Compass Box Scotch tasting at Haddingtons. In the Fox Tavern. Led by Robin Robinson of Compass Box Scotch. Cocktails, scotch tasting and snacks. 512-992-0204 to book.
Wednesday, March 2 at 7 p.m. Ommegang Beer dinner at 24 Diner. 5 courses, paired with Ommegang beers. Check out the menu. $55. For reservations, call 512-472-5400.
Wednesday, March 2 from 6 to 9 p.m. Independence Day party at Santa Rita Tex Mex Cantina. Republic Tequila drink specials and tastings, complementary queso, wings and nachos. The party will happen at both Santa Rita locations. South location at 5900 W. Slaughter Ln., 288-1500, or Central location at 1206 West 38th St., 512-419-7482.
Wednesday, March 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. Anniversary of Texas Independence party with Tito’s vodka at the Key Bar. Tito’s sampling, specialty Tito’s drinks available and music by Lucas Cook.
Wednesday, March 2 at 6 p.m. Jack Allen’s 1st Anniversary Patio Party. Republic Tequila shots and specialty drinks on special, a whole pig roast, with special pork slider appetizer, and live music. 512-852-8558.
Thursday, March 3 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Sake Festival at Kenichi. Over 30 Ultra Premium Sakes to taste. $25. 512-320-8883
Saturday, March 5 from 2 to 5 p.m. Open House at Ranger Creek Brewery in San Antonio. Buy a pint glass for $5 and get 3 samples of beer. RSVP required.
Sunday, March 6 from 3 to 5 p.m. Zinfandel Grand Tasting at the AT&T Executive Education and Conference Center. Taste award-winning Zinfandels from over 29 premiere wineries. Tickets are $50 for members and $60 for non-members.
Sunday, March 6 at 3 p.m. Beer Chili Cookoff at Flying Saucer. Vote for your favorite chili that incorporates beer into the recipe. Free admission. 512-454-8200.
Sunday, March 6 from 1 to 4 p.m. Texas Beer Freedom Rally at Austin Homebrew. Freetail Brewing, NXNW Restaurant and Brewery, Uncle Billy’s Brew & Que and Austin Homebrew host a rally in support of the brewpub bill HB 660.
Tuesday, March 8 from 5 to 11 p.m. An Evening with Ransom Spirits & Wine at Fino. Tad Seestedt, founder, distiller & winemaker of Oregon’s Ransom Spirits and Wine presents cocktails and wine to be paired with Chef Jason Donoho’s tapas. Food and drink available a la carte or as a 3-course cocktail with tapa pairing for $30 per person. For reservations 512-474-2905.
Thursday, March 10. Deschutes Beer Dinner at the Flying Saucer. Brew master Larry Sidor hosts a six course dinner with beers. Tickets are $40, $35 for members. 512-454-8200.
Thursday, March 10 at 7:30 p.m. The Brooklyn Brewery Pork Experiment Diner at Haddington’s. Four course dinner with Brooklyn beer pairing (sample-size). James Beard winner, Garret Oliver and Brewmaster for Brooklyn Brewery will be in attendance. Limited seating. $68. Call Haddington’s for reservations. 512-992-0204
Thursday, March 10 from 7 to 10 p.m. Texas Beer Tweet Up at Opal Divine’s Freehouse. Meet Texas brewers, enjoy happy hour specials, check out Opal Divine’s new Texas-Centric beer menu, and read an issue of the recently released Austin Beer Guide.
Saturday, March 12 from 2 to 6 p.m. Circle Brewery opening. The brewery will open for tours. Three free samples, or buy the $10 pint glass to fill with beer. Food trailers will provide snacks.
Thursday, March 17 at 7 p.m. Homefield Grill Beer Dinner. Five course beer pairing dinner. $49.95. 512-338-4663 for reservations.
Thursday, March 17 from 6 to 10 p.m. St. Patrick’s Day at NXNW. Celebrate the holiday with green-tinted craft beer, lively music and authentic cuisine. Free.
Saturday March 26 and Sunday March 27. Wine tasting at the Sherwood Forest Faire in McDade. Seatings at noon on both days, and an additional seating at 3:30 on Saturday. The wine tasting events will occur only on the weekend of March 26-27, but the faire is open all weekends through April 3rd. $42.50 includes a plate of fruit, cheese, bread and dessert, and tastings of 8 wines. Tickets do not include admission to the faire, which is $15 for adults.
Thursday, March 31 from 7 to 10 p.m. Maker’s Mark Craft Cocktail Competition at the Stars Across Texas Classic at The Long Center for the Performing Arts. Central Texas’ top bartenders will craft original cocktails to compete for Maker’s Mark Texas Hill Country Wine & Food Festival’s official cocktail of 2011. $100
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February 17, 2011
UPDATED February calendar
A healthy glass full of booze-related events this month. Here are some of the highlights. I’ll update as more events make themselves known. UPDATED 02.17.11.
Friday, Feb. 18. at 10 p.m. 19th Annual Great Guinness Toast at the Ginger Man. Join other Guinness drinkers across the country in an attempt to break the record for the largest simultaneous toast. Sponsored by Guinness. 473-8801.
Saturday, Feb. 19 at 6:30 p.m. Aging Wines with Michael Vilim at Mirabelle. $25 per person. 346-7900.
Sunday, Feb. 20. at 11:00 a.m. Central Market Cooking School presents: Chef Diablo Does TexMex with Vino. Paul Petersen, Chef and author of the Keeper of the Flame Online Interactive Cookbook, applies his culinary artistry to Tex Mex, paired with a lively selection of wines. $60. 206-1014.
Monday, Feb 21 at 6:30 p.m. Tour of Italy Wine Dinner at Mirabelle. Laura DePasquale, Vice President of Fine Wine Development at Palm Bay International will be present for the dinner showcasing Palm Bay wines. $55 (reduced price). 346-7900.
Monday, Feb 21 at 6:30 p.m. Foley Family Wines Winemaker Dinner at Cru in the Domain. Four course meal paired with wines from the Foley Family of Wines. Leslie Mead Renaud, winemaker for Lincourt Vineyards, will be on hand to answer questions. View the menu. $65 per person.
Monday, Feb. 21 through 27. Barleywine Week at Flying Saucer. At 6 p.m. each night (and noon on Sunday), the Flying Saucer will tap several new vintage and current Barleywines.
Wednesday, Feb. 23 at 6:30 p.m. Andrew Will Tasting at Mirabelle. $35 per person. 346-7900.
Saturday, Feb. 26 from 3 to 7 p.m. Independence Brewery Indy Crawl. Join the pub crawl and get a limited run pint glass. Punch cards will be handed out at Opal Divine’s at 3 p.m., and then follow the crowd to the next bars. Check the event website for the full itinerary and details on a potential special cask offering.
Saturday, Feb. 26 from 6 to 10 p.m. Off the Vine 2011. Wine tasting and silent auction benefiting the Star of Texas Fair & Rodeo mission of Promoting Youth Education - Preserving Western Heritage. At the Oasis Starlight Room. $75 - $130.
