Beer Updates - July 29, 2009

Been out of town for a while. Had a great time in Portland and checked out the Portland Beer Fest. Very Cool. A shout out to the Beer Goddess of Portland for hooking me up with a free room at the posh Hotel Monaco in Portland. Loved it!




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KID ROCKS BEER. GOOD OR BAD?




A LITTLE BANG FOR YOUR BUCK

Beer News - Good, Bad and everything in between

You can feel good about drinking these beers


End of the Fake ID?


Skinny = Beer


Drink a beer, save a tree. Only in Colorado


June Beer Trends


Miller cuts growth projections


This guy really loves beer


This is a dumb idea


Don’t spill your beer!


Yazoo Brewing info


Get beer shipped to your door


Don’t buy beer for your kids


Don't Steal Beer in Hawaii


T&A

Beer Updates

Following are a list of interesting beer articles I found on the web over the last 48 hours. Hope you find them interesting!


Check out this review on Sheeps Head Ale


A little love for Sam Adams


The Chinese Love Beer and Beer Loves them


Beer tastings may be legal soon in NC


Check out this cool contest from Alaska Beer


Vote to stop the NC Beer Tax


Drink Beer Go to Space. No Shit!


$2K with Bud/Bud Light


Man killed over a can of Beer! Come on


No more drinking on Folly Beach in Charleston? If so, thank the slobs.


Great News! There is no such thing as a beer belly!


Be Careful when delivering beer. It could kill you


Baltimore Beer Week


Do beer drinkers know that there is a recession?


Favorite Beer for Bicylists


Interesting story on Fire Island Beer

Beer Notes of the week

Seattle Beer Fest was this weekend. They had lots of people there. I'm heading to the Portland Beer Fest in two weeks. It's run by the same people who organize Seattle. Should be a blast. Over 150 beers.Portland Beer Festival

Lot of love on line today for Iron Hill Brewery. Iron Hill Brewery

Here is a review of Niagra's Best Brew Pub
Niagra's Best Brew Pub

Visited a great Belgian restaurant and tried my first Kwak. It won't be my last.What a great quirky beer. Read more about it. Great website. Drinking it is a true experience all the way down to the most unique glass you will see. You won't be disappointed. Kwak

Something we all should be proud of in the South Carolina. No, not our governor. Our Beer ConsumptionBeer Consumption Statistics

Winter Fest Coming in January

A new event, Winterfest, will debut January 16 at Market Common in Myrtle Beach.

Winterfest will be a celebration of Winterfest beers from Craft Brewers, winter wines and the area's largest Oyster Roast.

Details are sketchy, at the moment. Look for more updates on this blog and at www.festivalpromos.com

Oktoberfest Announced - Saturday, October 3

Festival Promotions is teaming up with Market Common create the best Oktoberfest on the Grand Strand. Admission is free and will take place on Saturday, October 3 at Valor Park.

We will feature great German Beers, Oktoberfest craft beers, German food, carriage rides, scarecrow building, games and contests for kids and much more.

There will also be great contests including:
Bartender Races
Beer Belly Contest
Weiner Dog Races
Sexiest Beer Maid Outfit
Sexiest Lederhosen Outfit
Feats of Strength

Websites will be updated soon. You will be able to find info at www.myrtlebeachbeerfest.com and www.festivalpromos.com

You can always email shankmike@yahoo.com

VIP MENU FINALIZED

Its taken a while,but we have finally finalized the VIP Menu for the Beer Fest.

The menu includes
Spicy Pork and Sauerkraut Sandwiches
Bavarian Potato Salad
Grilled Brats with Hot Mustard Onion Relish
German Chocolate Squares
Autumn Apple and Pear Salad with Pecans
Pretzels
Spiced Nuts

We also have a great selection of VIP beers. Right now the list stands at 10. Check it out on the beer page of www.myrtlebeachbeerfest.com

Tickets to the VIP Tent will NOT be available the day of the Beer Fest. Tickets must be made in advance.