http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/tags/beer ColumbusUnderground.com Messageboard en-US Fri, 24 May 2013 07:06:41 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/search.php http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/sommerfest-in-the-german-village-brewery-district-free-june-7-jul-12-aug-16#post-503371 Tue, 21 May 2013 16:08:10 +0000 Germania Columbus 503371@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <p>Germania, known as The Heart of the Brewery District and one of the last German social societies left in Cbus is opening their doors once again for a June 7th "Sommerfest in the Bier Garten."</p> <p>With the only, all-grassed Bier Garten in Ohio, Germania's Sommerfest will feature homemade, authentic German food, on-tap German bier, Jager-girls and Jager shotskis, live music, singing and dancing. And there is No Cover!</p> <p>Bring your family, your kids and friends to this fun-for-all event this Friday and experience true Gemütlichkeit, authentic German hospitality –- and don't forget to wear your lederhosen and dirndls!</p> <p>Sommerfest will take place this Friday, July 7th from 5-11pm at:</p> <p>Germania Singing and Sport Society<br /> 543 S. Front Street<br /> Columbus, OH 43215</p> <p>Visit the Germania website to see pictures and tolearn more about this event and others: <a href="http://www.germaniacolumbus.org" rel="nofollow">http://www.germaniacolumbus.org</a> </p> http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/sommerfest-in-the-german-village-brewery-district#post-503368 Tue, 21 May 2013 16:03:33 +0000 Germania Columbus 503368@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <p>Germania, known as The Heart of the Brewery District and one of the last German social societies left in Cbus is opening their doors for a "Sommerfest in the Bier Garten."</p> <p>With the only, all-grassed Bier Garten in Ohio, Germania's Sommerfest will feature homemade, authentic German food, on-tap German bier, Jager-girls and Jager shotskis, live music, singing and dancing. And there is No Cover!</p> <p>Bring your family, your kids and friends to this fun-for-all event Friday, August 10 and experience true Gemütlichkeit, authentic German hospitality –- and don't forget to wear your lederhosen and dirndls!</p> <p>Sommerfest will take place<br /> Fri Jun 07: Sommerfest 5pm-11pm<br /> Fri Jul 12: Sommerfest 5pm-11pm<br /> Fri Aug 16: Sommerfest 5pm-11pm</p> <p>Germania Singing and Sport Society<br /> 543 S. Front Street<br /> Columbus, OH 43215</p> <p>Visit the Germania website to see pictures and to learn more about this event and others: <a href="http://www.germaniacolumbus.org" rel="nofollow">http://www.germaniacolumbus.org</a> </p> http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/columbus-area-breweries#post-503223 Tue, 21 May 2013 09:11:18 +0000 News 503223@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <p><strong>Sideswipe Brewing to Launch in Columbus This Summer</strong><br /> Published on May 21, 2013 10:00 am<br /> By: Walker</p> <p><img src="http://www.columbusunderground.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/05/sideswipe-brewery-01.jpg" /></p> <p><em>The rate at which new Columbus microbreweries are launching has slowed in 2013, but don’t consider this launch cycle over just yet. Craig O’Herron is ready to throw his hat into the ring with the announcement of Sideswipe Brewing. Located just southwest of Grandview Heights, Sideswipe will launch later this summer as a production brewery with products available for purchase in nearby craft beer-friendly venues.<br /> </em><br /> READ MORE: <a href="http://www.columbusunderground.com/sideswipe-brewing-to-launch-in-columbus-this-summer" rel="nofollow">http://www.columbusunderground.com/sideswipe-brewing-to-launch-in-columbus-this-summer</a> </p> http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/ohio-brew-week-june-21-29-2013-athens#post-503181 Mon, 20 May 2013 19:33:57 +0000 Anne 503181@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <p>via release:<br /> <em>Ohio Brew Week: 8 Years of Celebrating Ohio Craft Brew Excellence</p> <p>In its 8th year of celebrating Ohio craft brew excellence, Ohio Brew Week is hosting more events and more breweries than ever before. More than 40 Ohio craft breweries, nine new ones, are bringing more than 200 craft brews to Athens, Ohio June 21-29, 2013. Taps in 33 venues flow with original Ohio craft brews during the eight-day event. Visitors from all over the U.S. come to Athens and enjoy craft brew dinners, formal beer tastings, to meet a brewer and to learn about Ohio’s growth in the craft brew industry.</p> <p>Events feature locally-produced foods, made or paired with craft brews, brewers’ talks, new beer debuts, beer &amp; cheese pairings and a nano brewing symposium.</p> <p>The week kicks off 5 p.m., Friday, June 21 with a Rock ‘n’ Roast bbq at the Ohio University Inn.</p> <p>Two restaurants on Sunday, June 23 host brew brunch and brew dinners, Sol Restaurant (Cuban food) and The Pub, beer infused buffet where Keynote speaker Bill Metzger will talk about his experiences as a publisher of Brewing News newspapers.</p> <p>The Official Keg Tap Ceremony starts at 6 p.m., Monday, June 24.</p> <p>The Athens Cuisine Showcase 6 p.m., Tuesday, June 25 features locally-grown foods made with craft beer in a friendly competition cook-off. Ticket holders get to sample gourmet dishes and then enjoy The Stars of Illusion Hollywood impersonators.</p> <p>New events to OBW this year highlight some of the unusual places and tales of the Athens Area.</p> <p>The Athens County Museum and Historical Society with OBW host the first Historical Walking Tour of Pubs &amp; Taverns on MWF, 1 p.m. and 4 p.m. Interpretative actors may pop out of the woodwork to tell tales of Athens’ Uptown’s colorful history. The popular Haunted Hocking bus tour returns on Thursday, June 27. Ticket holders ride a bus and listen to ghost experts Pat and Jeannette Quakenbush share stories of the most haunted places in the area and try out ghost hunting gear. Tours are at 3:30 and 6 p.m.</p> <p>Have you ever had a craft beer in a castle? On Thursday, a special lunch and early evening light dinner will be hosted at Ravenwood Castle in New Plymouth. This castle, owned by Pam and Jim Rigg, serves as a bed &amp; breakfast with a pub. A bus takes patrons to and from Athens for both meals where new breweries’ beers will be sampled.</p> <p>The 8th Brew BQ on Friday, June 28 features more activities and live music as well as a wide variety of Brew BQ. Take part in a Barleyhole Competition, see the Athens Lion’s Club antique car show, enter you dog in the Dog Days of Summer Talent Show, enjoy Ohio craft beer in the beer garden while listening to local bands, Russel P. Lewis, Thomas Dirk, and then The Bob Stewart Band.</p> <p>Also new this year is the OBW “The Last Call” Brews on the Block Finale. The north end of Court Street in Uptown Athens will be closed for live music of 3 p.m. Leave Corp (www.leavecorp.com); 4:30 Jen Miller with the Keg Dwellers; 6:15 Greg O’Brien &amp; the Spoo Doo Cadillacs and at 7:45 Slater Brothers (www.slaterbrothersband.com). Art and craft booths will line the street along with regional food vendors. An arts fair will also take place during this event.</p> <p>Dan Gates, executive director of OBW, said, “This is like the state fair of Ohio craft brews. All the breweries in the state enjoy being part of OBW and supporting an event that really shows off their craft and talent.” Athens is geared up for this year’s crowds, Gates said. “Our unique community offers the most unusual setting for trying all these excellent craft brews. You don’t really have to drive, the bartenders are excited for OBW, and the brewers love to chat with craft beer fans.”</p> <p>The Casa Cantina hosts a brewers forum, formal beer dinners, beer &amp; cheese tastings and specialty foods all week. Jackie O’s Pub &amp; Brewery, the only brewery in Athens has formal tastings, debuts its new tasting room, and prepares to can its first craft brews, along with meet the brewer events and a vast selection of new brews from brewer Brad Clark. You’ll want to attend the Ms. Plumber’s Crack competition at 8 p.m. on Thursday, June 27 at the Smiling Skull, it’s always exciting. There will be exceptional Ladies’ Nights, and special sampling nights of the new breweries in the state.</p> <p>A full schedule of OBW events, beers and breweries coming and the food selections is at, <a href="http://www.ohiobrewweek.com/schedule" rel="nofollow">http://www.ohiobrewweek.com/schedule</a>. Tickets to events that require them are available online as well; many events do not require tickets, patrons purchase beer and food as they enjoy the event.</em> </p> http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/favorite-beer/page/49#post-503055 Mon, 20 May 2013 07:30:54 +0000 DouginCMH 503055@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <p>Ah, New Glarus... I hope to get lucky with the ticket lottery for this year's Great Taste of the Midwest beer fest in Madison (2nd Saturday in August), arguably, the best beer festival in the country (not the biggest, mind you). Assuming everything works out, I'll be returning from Madison with a goodly amount of WI Belgian Red and Raspberry Tart tucked away in the car. </p> http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/favorite-beer/page/49#post-503054 Mon, 20 May 2013 06:48:30 +0000 dru 503054@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <p>a couple of good MSP brewers:<br /> Lucid - <a href="http://www.lucidbrewing.com/#our-beer">http://www.lucidbrewing.com/#our-beer</a><br /> I really like their Craig's Ale, which is a Rye made for Craig, who apparently was the single largest contributor to their kickstarter campaign. </p> <p>Indeed Brewing - <a href="http://www.indeedbrewing.com/beers/">http://www.indeedbrewing.com/beers/</a><br /> Daytripper APA is good. </p> <p>Steel Toe - <a href="http://www.steeltoebrewing.com/">http://www.steeltoebrewing.com/</a><br /> Size 7 or Size 11 IPA</p> <p>and to me the classic is always St Paul's Summit Brewing - <a href="http://www.summitbrewing.com/">http://www.summitbrewing.com/</a></p> <p>Republic is a good beer bar (one near campus and one in Uptown), Muddy Waters on Lyndale near Uptown has a nice draught list, and the Public House downtown. It all really depends on where you're staying and what your transportation options are? Minneapolis is nice downtown, but it really is a city of neighborhoods. </p> http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/favorite-beer/page/49#post-503044 Sun, 19 May 2013 21:00:26 +0000 meltsintowonder 503044@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <p>Mister, thanks a lot. I found some MN "best ofs" on ratebeer.com but your link has a nice range of recommendations. </p> <p>Matt, I'm a big fan of New Glarus and get a couple pickups annually from friends traveling. The last I heard is that they're still only distributed in WI. Spotted Cow and Belgian Red are my two favorites that are regularly available. </p> http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/favorite-beer/page/49#post-503042 Sun, 19 May 2013 20:31:14 +0000 Matt Boyd 503042@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <blockquote><p><cite>meltsintowonder <a href="http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/favorite-beer/page/49#post-503024">said</a>:</cite><br /> I'm headed to Minneapolis in two weeks and want to taste some of their local crafts. I'm familiar with Surly but sure there are many new good ones there that I should try. Any recommendations for brew, whether it's a specific beer, a brewpub, or a bar? First trip there other than being stuck at the airport. </p></blockquote> <p>It's not a Minn beer, but New Glarus is available there I believe. They are always really good. </p> http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/favorite-beer/page/49#post-503041 Sun, 19 May 2013 20:14:42 +0000 Mister Shifter 503041@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <blockquote><p><cite>meltsintowonder <a href="http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/favorite-beer/page/49#post-503024">said</a>:</cite><br /> I'm headed to Minneapolis in two weeks and want to taste some of their local crafts. I'm familiar with Surly but sure there are many new good ones there that I should try. Any recommendations for brew, whether it's a specific beer, a brewpub, or a bar? First trip there other than being stuck at the airport.</p> </blockquote> <p>Good info in this thread. </p> <p><a href="http://beeradvocate.com/community/threads/best-minnesota-beers.77810/" rel="nofollow">http://beeradvocate.com/community/threads/best-minnesota-beers.77810/</a> </p> http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/favorite-beer/page/49#post-503028 Sun, 19 May 2013 14:48:32 +0000 meltsintowonder 503028@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <p>Much appreciated! I know the colder states have pretty good brews but never hear about Minnesota. </p> http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/favorite-beer/page/49#post-503026 Sun, 19 May 2013 13:47:00 +0000 0Angle 503026@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <p>A good friend/ex employe lives in St. Paul. I'll ask him for his recommendations. </p> http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/favorite-beer/page/49#post-503024 Sun, 19 May 2013 13:41:13 +0000 meltsintowonder 503024@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <p>I'm headed to Minneapolis in two weeks and want to taste some of their local crafts. I'm familiar with Surly but sure there are many new good ones there that I should try. Any recommendations for brew, whether it's a specific beer, a brewpub, or a bar? First trip there other than being stuck at the airport. </p> http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/favorite-beer/page/49#post-503006 Sun, 19 May 2013 10:44:39 +0000 duncanfj 503006@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <p>Was in Salt Lake City for business last week. Had a chance to try Firestone Walker's Double DBA Imperial ESB. Pretty damn good beer. </p> http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/growler-alley-crawl-indianola-avenue-clintonville#post-502886 Fri, 17 May 2013 23:08:00 +0000 Erin J 502886@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/#!/events/572320519479881/">"Growler Alley" Crawl</a></p> <p>The new hip street in Columbus is home to great local businesses and is now the destination for beer. "Growler Alley" - a half-mile stretch of Indianola in Clintonville - is home Studio 35, Savor Growl, and The Crest. Together, these three locations boast a total of 160 taps of high quality craft and local beers. Bring your friends and family for a stroll down Indianola Avenue, from Midgard to Crestview. Hang with your neighbors, support local businesses, enjoy some beer, and take some home with you! </p> <p>Saturday, May 25th<br /> 2-5pm</p> <p>Indianola Avenue - between Midgard and Crestview.</p> <p>Beer on tap at:<br /> Studio 35 Cinema &amp; Drafthouse<br /> Savor Growl<br /> The Crest</p> <p>T-Shirts and Totes from:<br /> Alison Rose </p> http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/favorite-beer/page/49#post-502828 Fri, 17 May 2013 11:51:20 +0000 vestanpance 502828@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <blockquote><p><cite>mellotron <a href="http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/favorite-beer/page/48#post-502726">said</a>:</cite><br /> Anybody here on Untappd? It's quite lonely over there...</p> <p>(it's basically this thread on a beer social media app) </p></blockquote> <p>I'm on there. </p> <p>Reeve11 </p> http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/favorite-beer/page/49#post-502819 Fri, 17 May 2013 10:51:10 +0000 columbusmike 502819@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <blockquote><p><cite>Matt Boyd <a href="http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/favorite-beer/page/49#post-502816">said</a>:</cite><br /> it's really evolved into an open discussion of any good beer one has been drinking lately...not necessarily "favorite". </p></blockquote> <p>Just realized this thread is on page 49! I thought it was a new discussion! </p> http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/favorite-beer/page/49#post-502816 Fri, 17 May 2013 10:47:39 +0000 Matt Boyd 502816@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <blockquote><p><cite>columbusmike <a href="http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/favorite-beer/page/49#post-502814">said</a>:</cite><br /> This could get out of hand....you should limit this to favorite LOCAL beers! :)</p> <p>Which...CU should have "favorite local brew" in the yearly CU votes list.... </p></blockquote> <p>it's really evolved into an open discussion of any good beer one has been drinking lately...not necessarily "favorite". </p> http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/favorite-beer/page/49#post-502814 Fri, 17 May 2013 10:39:14 +0000 columbusmike 502814@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <p>This could get out of hand....you should limit this to favorite LOCAL beers! :)</p> <p>Which...CU should have "favorite local brew" in the yearly CU votes list.... </p> http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/favorite-beer/page/49#post-502807 Fri, 17 May 2013 09:52:08 +0000 Matt Boyd 502807@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <blockquote><p><cite>mellotron <a href="http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/favorite-beer/page/48#post-502726">said</a>:</cite><br /> Anybody here on Untappd? It's quite lonely over there...</p> <p>(it's basically this thread on a beer social media app) </p></blockquote> <p>I'm on there. You can find me as "MattBoyd". </p> http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/topic/favorite-beer/page/49#post-502806 Fri, 17 May 2013 09:50:26 +0000 Matt Boyd 502806@http://www.columbusunderground.com/forums/ <p>If you get a chance pick up a 4-pack of Maumee Bay Amarillo Brillo DIPA. I've seen it at the NW side Andersons and I'm sure it's other places around town. It's got that great tropical fruit hops flavor going on and also packs a good punch.</p> <p><img src="http://www.toledoblade.com/image/2013/04/15/300x225_b1_a4-3_cMC_z_cB/Maumee-bay-brew-Amarillo-Brillo.jpg"></p> <p>Having said that, I will be spending this weekend focussing on homebrews. A co-worker hooked me up with a growler of his all Centennial Pale Ale he did as a "session ale". At about 3.5%, I'm expecting to put that down in a hurry. Plus, my own oatmeal brown ale should be properly carbonated by now. Cheers! </p>