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June 16, 2015 · 6:42 am

Tour De Fat in Returns to Durham this Saturday!

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Tour de Fat is New Belgium Brewing’s traveling celebration of all things bicycle to increase awareness and participation in cycling as a sustainable form of transportation. Each year Tour de Fat travels to 10 cities across the U.S. The day-long festivities are free in every city, but the proceeds from beer sales go to local non-profits.

The events kick off with a costumed bicycle parade around downtown Durham that will wind through downtown Durham, ending in grassy area by the Durham Performing Arts Center. That’s when eclectic entertainment takes over from musical acts to yo-yo performers, bike contests and even vaudeville acts (great people watching). To get a sense of what this family friendly event is like check out the short video below. To view the schedule of events on Saturday in Durham visit http://www.newbelgium.com/events/tour-de-fat/durham.aspx.

If you want to get a “Carnie Cut” to sport at the event make sure you stop by Pedro Williams in Durham on Friday. See details here. If you are in Raleigh you may also want to checkout the Yelp Pre-Party Kickoff Event at the Raleigh Historic Depot (Tasty Beverage, Jose & Sons, Videri Chocolate Factory) and take the train over to Durham.

Tour De Fat Durham ~ Saturday June 20, 2015
318 Blackwell Street, Durham NC
Bike Parade : 11am
Revilation: 12pm-5pm
https://www.facebook.com/events/829292973816701/

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June 5, 2015 · 10:45 am

My visit to the 919 Beer Podcast – Local Beer & Trends in the Triangle

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Photo courtesy Wayne Holt

I’ve been told  I have a great face for radio. Maybe that’s why earlier this week I was invited to sit down with  99.9 The Fan’s Joe Ovies and 919 Beer’s Adam Eshbaugh and Wayne Holt to talk about my blog, trends in the Triangle and the ongoing patio debate in downtown Raleigh on their weekly podcast. Seriously though, it was an honor to talk with these guys and stick around to listen in on their discussion about the local craft beer scene. I don’t want to spoil the whole thing for you so go ahead and catch the full podcast here on WRALSportsFan.com and remember you can also subscribe to the 919 Beer podcasts on itunes.

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After 5 years of managing this blog  it was a fun  to share my thoughts about why I started and trends I’ve noticed happening around the Triangle. However the real highlight of the podcast was sitting in to listen to Joe, Adam, and Wayne share interesting stories about the craft beer community and recap their weekend beer adventures and upcoming events. These guys have their fingers on the pulse of the craft beer community and I highly recommend subscribing to their free podcast and following them on twitter and facebook to stay up to date on news about local breweries and beer events.

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About 919 Beer
919 Beer is focused on building the craft beer community by engaging, educating, and being a resource for all who want to be a part of the craft beer scene. They host monthly “Taste the Triangle” events at local breweries, a weekly podcast where they discuss the latest news in the craft beer scene. They also organize and put on “Beericana” –  a huge music and craft beer festival in Holly Springs. This year’s festival is scheduled for September 12, 2015. You can learn more about Beericana at http://www.beericana.com.

website: http://www.919beer.com
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/919beer
twitter: @919Beer
instagram: https://instagram.com/919beer/

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May 17, 2015 · 12:44 pm

Big Boss Run Club 4th Anniversary Party ~ Tuesday May 19th

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The Big Boss Run Club (BBRC) held its first group run back on May 10th, 2011. Organized by a group of friends with a shared passion for running and craft beer,  Jon Odgers, Win Bassett, Greg Mulholland, and Ben Gaddy created what has become one of the most popular brewery supported run clubs in the Triangle. On Tuesday May 19th the club will celebrate its 4th anniversary with an official group run at 7pm followed by beers, raffles, and food truck options at the brewery. A group photo will be taken at 7pm on the patio in front of the brewery by the club’s local celebrity runner photographer Gary Franks.  Everyone is asked to wear their BBRC shirts for the photo. Don’t worry if you don’t have a shirt yet. This run club is open to all runners of all levels. Everyone is welcome to attend!

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Bulkogi Truck at Big Boss

A special beer release of Big Boss’s “Tail Wind” is also scheduled as part of the celebration. Tail Wind is an easy drinking, hoppy session ale brewed by run club organizer Jon Odgers and the Big Boss head brewer. Known as run club beer, it’s the only beer brewed for a run club by a runner. The event will feature several awesome guests that will be offering free raffles and discounts including:

  • The 2015 Big Boss Run club sponsors Fleet Feet Sports Raleigh and Brooks Running
  • U.S. National Whitewater Center
  • Raleigh City of Oaks Marathon and half marathon
  • Race 13.1 Raleigh, NC – Spring half marathon
  • 2016 Rock ‘n’ Roll Raleigh Marathon & 1/2 Marathon
  • Food from Bulkogi Truck, Taco Grande and Not Just Icing, Inc.

Big Boss Run Club – 4th Anniversary Party
Tuesday May 19, 2014
Group Run at 7pm
For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/events/101272316871081/.

 

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April 15, 2015 · 2:33 pm

Brewgaloo Returns to Downtown Raleigh Saturday April 25th!

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Brewgaloo Returns April 25, 2015

One of my favorite Raleigh events returns next Saturday. Shop Local Raleigh’s Brewgaloo 2015, a North Carolina Craft beer festival featuring only NC breweries, live bands, food trucks and local vendors. The 4th annual festival will be held in downtown Raleigh’s City Plaza on April 25, from 2-10pm. This event supports Shop Local Raleigh and its mission to sustain programs that strengthen our local businesses.

Here is what you can expect at Brewgaloo 2015

  • 70 local NC breweries (list of breweries)
  • 50 local food truck and vendor partners. (list of food trucks)
  • 17 live local bands.
  • Brewers, food trucks and vendors stretching from city plaza to the Capital in downtown Raleigh.

General admission is free. The purchase of beer tokens includes a pint glass (special unbreakable acrylic souvenir glasses, available while supplies last). Guests can purchase $5 drink tokens to use for full pints (1 token) or a sampler card totaling 5- 3oz samplers (1 token).

Drink ticket pre-sales are available at local stores, Ray Price Harley Davidson and Galatea Boutique or online at http://shoplocalraleigh.org/brewgaloo/. Tokens will be on a special sale of 5 tokens for $20 through April 24! Pre-sales will also be able to arrive early to get their tokens, wristband and cup on the day of the event.

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Event Details
Brewgaloo 2015  ~ Saturday, April 25th
Raleigh City Plaza (Map)
2:00 – 10:00PM
Website: http://www.shoplocalraleigh.org/brewgaloo/
Twitter: @Brewgaloo
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/Brewgaloo

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March 30, 2015 · 1:06 pm

My Picks for NC Beer Month – April 2015

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Trophy Brewing ~ Raleigh, NC

April ushers in a month long celebration of North Carolina Beer at breweries from all corners of the State. Scheduled events include numerous beer festivals, tastings, and dinners. Below are just a few of the Triangle beer related events in April that caught my interest. For a full list of NC Beer Month activites visit http://www.ncbeermonth.com.

April 1st – Casks On Fools at Crank Arm Brewery
At least 23 breweries are joining with Crank Arm to celebrate the kick off of NC Beer Month by bringing a signature cask. Portion of proceeds going to NC Brewers Guild and the NC Chapter of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society

April 3rd – Trophy Brewing Cask Event at Glass Jug
Every Friday in April at 5pm Glass Jug will be tapping a cask of beer from a different North Carolina brewery. They kick things off this Friday April 3rd with a special cask from Raleigh’s own Trophy Brewing Co.

April 4th – 2nd Annual Brewery Olympics at Raleigh Brewing
Six local breweries compete in events including feats of knowledge and strength. Food trucks onsite as well.

April 3-5th – Deep River Brewing Company 2nd Anniversary
Weekend long celebration at Clayton’s only brewery featuring live music, food trucks, and lots of Deep River Beer.

April 22nd – Strange Cargo at Big Boss Brewery
Enjoy sampling several of Big Boss’s Strange Cargo barrel aged beers including bourbon, wine, tequila and brandy barrel aged brews.

April 25th – Brewgaloo 
Local craft beer festival presented by Shop Local Raleigh featuring 70+ NC breweries, 30+ food trucks and live music.

April 26th – LoneRider Beer Dinner at Academy Street Bistro
Four course dinner with each course paired with a different LoneRider Beer, including Hops You Rode on IPA, Shotgun Betty Hefeweizen, Eve Amber Ale, Sweet Josie Brown Ale and Tombstone Reserve-Oak Aged Rye Stout.

 

 

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