Category Archives: Beer

January 31, 2014 · 12:54 pm

Ponysaurus Brewery at Tasty Beverage in Raleigh February 6th

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Kellyn McGarity

I love how the Triangle’s local beer scene continues to grow. In recent months we have seen some new smaller breweries start operating in Raleigh and Durham. You’ll have a chance to try the beer from one of the newest additions next week when Ponysaurus Brewing Co., Durham’s newest nano-brewery visits downtown Raleigh’s Tasty Beverage on Thursday February 6th from 5:30-7:30. Brewmaster, Keil Jansen, will be on hand with kegs of their Fig Saison, IPA, Biere de Garde, Reserve, and Vidieri Chocolate Stout all on draft. There will also be a limited amount of  Ponysaurus bottles available for sale.

I haven’t had a chance to try the offerings from this local brewer yet, but I have heard very good things about them and look forward to stopping by this Thursday night to grab a pint. Hope to see you there!

Check out this great article about Ponysaurus in the Independent Weekly to learn more about the inspiration behind this creative new nano-brewery operating out of a space at The Cookery in Durham.

Ponysaurus Brewing Co.
1101 West Chapel Hill Street
Durham, NC 27701

website: http://ponysaurusbrewing.com/
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PonysaurusBrewing
twitter: @ponysaurusbrew
instagram: http://instagram.com/ponysaurusbrewing

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January 27, 2014 · 4:05 pm

9th Annual World Beer Festival – Raleigh April 5, 2014

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The 9th Annual World Beer Festival will be held in Raleigh April 5th, 2014 in Moore Square. Tickets go on sale to the general public tomorrow, January 28, 2014.  Tickets can be purchased online here 

Afternoon & Evening Sessions
As in the past, the event is broken up into two separate four-hour sessions. The first session (afternoon session) runs from 12-4pm. The second session (evening session) runes from 6-10pm. Standard admission to a single session is $45 in advance.  Admission gets you an event program, tasting glass, and access to sample literally hundreds of different beers from all over the word, including all of local breweries from right here in the Triangle.

VIP Tickets
There are also special VIP tickets available for $90 that give you access to certain beers not made available to the other event attendees, as well as access to a VIP lounge  located in beautiful Cobblestone Hall and a special travelling beer dinner at select food stands throughout the event.

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For more information visit:
website: allaboutbeer.com
facebook: https://www.facebook.com/allaboutbeermag
twitter: @allaboutbeer

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September 30, 2013 · 12:30 pm

Casktoberfest at Big Boss Brewing Co. ~ October 3, 2013

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The folks at Big Boss Brewing Co. in Raleigh are assembling over 30 cask conditioned ales for the Third Annual Casktoberfest Celebration this Thursday October 3rd. Brewers and staff at Big Boss Brewing have put together another stellar beer line up.  For the 2013 edition of Casktoberfest Big Boss has put together the company’s largest selection of firkins for the one night event including a set of two “Uber-Firkins” containing 55 gallons of beer each.

The first 20 casks have been announced on the event website:  http://www.casktoberfest.com/bung/

Casktoberfest is the Big Boss way of honoring two significant brewing cultures in one event:  National Cask Ale Week in the United Kingdom and Oktoberfest in Munich. This year they are also using the celebration as a way to benefit and bring attention to the North Carolina Mountains to Seal Trail!

With Casktoberfest you’ll experience a uniquely American approach to these world traditions and offer a variety of cask conditioned brews in a festive, beer-hall atmosphere complete with German cuisine provided by our neighbors at Catering Works.

Location:
Big Boss Brewing Company / 1249 Wicker Drive / Raleigh NC 27604

About Big Boss Brewing Co
Big Boss was formed as a collaboration between Geoff Lamb, a UNC graduate, who returned to North Carolina in 2006 to join forces with Brewmaster, Brad Wynn. Big Boss produces a lineup of year round beers like Bad Penny Brown Ale, High Roller Indian Pale Ale, and 12 seasonal beers including the ever popular Harvest Time Pumpkin Ale.

About The Friends Of The Mountains To Sea Trail
FMST is the growing group of citizens and volunteers who support North Carolina’s longest marked footpath.  The trail passes through 37 counties and is nearly 1,000 miles long.  Volunteers  work all over North Carolina, building and maintaining the trail, encouraging communities to create new sections of trail, and helping people hike it. http://www.ncmst.org

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September 3, 2013 · 6:30 am

4th Annual Science of Beer Event at Durham’s Museum of Life & Science ~ September 12, 2013

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Image courtesy of Museum of Life and Science

Brew enthusiasts eager to learn more about their favorite beers from around the Triangle will offer a toast to science on Thursday, September 12, 2013 at the Museum of Life and Science’s fourth annual Science of Beer. A part of the popular adults-only Museum AfterHours program series, this year’s event features tastings from over 15 local breweries, scientists from the Duke Institute for Brain Scientists and the NCSU Brewing Lab. Guests are invited to participate in hands-on experiments and workshop sessions exploring everything from the science of skunking to the lifecycle of a malt.

“This is the perfect event for such a beer loving area – you not only get to taste so many of your favorite local brews, but also learn why you love them so much! Do you genes play a role in your preference for IPA or is it the way your body reacts to that aroma over others? We’ve seen incredible growth over the past four years in both the number of beer enthusiasts and local breweries eager to attend – we look forward to the biggest Science of Beer yet!” remarked Master Teacher and event coordinator, Adrienne Testa.

About Science of Beer 2013
Taste a variety of beers from over 15 local North Carolina breweries and meet the scientists who make yeast, hops and bubbles their life’s passion.

  • Tastings and experiments with local brew experts exploring yeast production, balancing bitterness with salt, role of fermenting vessels and more.
  • Chocolate and charcuterie tastings complimenting beer selections provided by Escazu and G2B.
  • Meet local scientists and enjoy hands-on beer themed workshops on the role of genetics in determining beer preferences and the impact of Carbon Dioxide and Nitrogen on beer head.
  • Enjoy local food trucks including Pie Pushers, Parlour and Only Burger.
  • Over 15 local North Carolina breweries including:
Fullsteam Bull City Burger
Bull City Homebrew Mystery Brewing Company
Lonerider Brewing Company The Duck Rabbit Craft Brewery
Carolina Brewing Company Foothills Brewing
Mother Earth Brewing Sub Noir Brewing Company
White Street Brewing Company Raleigh Brewing
Natty Greene’s Brewing Company Gizmo Brew Works
Triangle Brewing Company
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Details & Ticket Info
Science of Beer: Tastings, Interactive Workshops and Hands-On Experiments
Location: Museum of Life and Science – 433 Murray Avenue, Durham, NC
Date: Thursday, September 12, 2013
Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Tickets available for purchase online: $15 Museum Members; $18 General Public

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