Hay Merchant Anniversary Party

The Hay Merchant is celebrating their one year anniversary by opening up their cellar and tapping some of that rare stuff that Kevin has been squirrelling away in the back of the cooler. The celebration is on Friday, February 15th and when the doors open at  3:00pm, the first 100 people through them will be getting a special commemorative glass.  Here is just a few of the special beers that they have announced:

Avery - Kaiser 2012
Brooklyn - Monster 2008
Dogfish Head - 120 2012
Dogfish Head - Midas Touch
Dogfish Head - Noble Rot
Great Divide - Old Ruffian
Great Divide - Espresso Oak Aged Yeti Imperial Stout
Harpoon - Leviathan Quad 2011
Harpoon - Leviathan Czernobog
Jester King - RU-55 (Cask)
Jester King - El Cedro
Karbach - BBA Rodeo Clown (Cask)
Karbach - WBA Krunkin Pumpkin (Cask)
Karbach - BBA Hellfighter 2012 (Batch #1)
Real Ale - Scots Gone Wild
Real Ale - Highlander 2012
Real Ale - Empire 2012
Sierra Nevada - Ovila Quad w/ Sugar Plums
Six Point - 3Beans
Southern Star - BBA Buried Hatchet 2010 (The WORLD’S VERY LAST BARREL of Batch #1)
Stone - Vertical Epic 8,10 and 11,
Stone - Saison Du BUFF
Unibroue - Trois Pistoles 2011
Victory - Helios

I was in there on Saturday for lunch and they had already started clearing out taps in order to make room to put all this beer on for the celebration.

February Glass Night at The Ginger Man

The Ginger Man has released their list of Glass Nights for the month of February:

6th - Rahr (Iron Thistle)
13th - Widmer (Rotator IPA)
20th - He-Brew (Hop Mana)
27th - Sierra Nevada (Pale Ale)

The glasses are available starting at 6:00pm and only one glass per person with purchase of the beer of the day. As always, the glasses are subject to change and only available while supplies last.

Southern Star's 5th Anniversary Party

Southern Star has been brewing beer up in Conroe for 5 years now and would like you to help them celebrate that achievement with a party at the brewery on Saturday, March 9th from 6:00pm ~ 10:00pm.  The Folk Family Revival band will be performing and The Outlaw Kookers will be on hand selling food (cash only).  The regular lineup of beers will be available as well as a few specialty releases.

Tickets are $30 each and include 5 beer tokens and a commemorative mug.  Designated drivers get in for only $10 and also get a mug and a free brat or hot dog.

See the 5th Anniversary Party web page for more information and to purchase tickets online.

AHA Rally at Saint Arnold Brewing

Saint Arnold Brewing is hosting an American Homebrewers Association rally on Sunday, February 24th from 1pm ~ 3pm.

Entrance to the event includes beer samples, VIP brewery tour and a chance to win prices from the AHA and Saint Arnold.

The rally is free for current AHA members and non-members can gain entrance by joining for a discounted rate at the door. Space is limited and you are asked to RSVP online if you plan to attend.

To learn more about the American Homebrewers Association and what a membership can do for you, see the Membership Benefits on their website.