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Upcoming Local Events – Oct 10th thru Oct 16th (MA/NH)

This Weeks Events:

• Oct 13th (THU): Metrowest Brewfest 2011 at the Holliston Historical Society in Holliston: Over 20 breweries will be pouring their finest beers for this local fundraiser at the Holliston Historical Society. Live music, local food, raffles, and good times.
• Oct 13th (THU): Barleycorn’s Pumpkine Ale Cooperative Brewfest, Natick, MA: Participate in the brewing, choose to take home as much beer as you want. RSVP required as the pumpkins need to be roasted.
• Oct 13th (THU): Mayflower tasting at Henry’s Wine Cellar, 588 Cabot Street, North Beverly, MA http://www.facebook.com/henryswinecellar
• Oct 13th (THU): Beer and Farm to Table Harvest Dinner with Chef Sophie Daniels and The Supreme Chancellor of Beer Matt Webster. 6:00-8:00PM.  Join Chef Sophie Daniels and Beer Expert Matt Webster when they create a harvest feast for the senses in this unique dinner and beer pairing to kick off the real tastes of fall. Guests will be treated to beers from the area’s local micro brew success story, Wormtown Brewery in Worcester. The combination of Webster’s knowledge of beer and Chef Daniels’ farm-to-table passion is sure to create an event filled with wonderful tastes and great conversation…come alone or bring a group of friends http://www.clarkecorp.com/chefseries/class_daniels_fallpairing.html
• Oct 13th (THU): Brewing Demo at White Birch Brewing in Hooksett: Commercial and home-brewing demonstration for the uninitiated and the professional alike. For more info visit http://www.whitebirchbrewing.com.
• Oct 14th (FRI): Svetlana Release at White Birch Brewing in Hooksett: Mike Boulerice was their second apprentice brewer. For his professional debut he brewed Natasha, a Russian Imperial Stout aged on oak chips. He also brewed a second batch we call Svetlana. After a year of cabin fever, she is ready for her public debut. Rich, full bodied and wild. For more info visit http://www.whitebirchbrewing.com.
• Oct 14th (FRI): Wachusett Tap Takeover at Cambridge Common Restaurant: Makers of the Green Monsta terrorize the taps at Cambridge Common. For more info visit http://www.cambridgecommonrestaurant.com.
• Oct 14th – 16th (THU – SUN): Edgartown, Marthas Vineyard Food and Wine Festival: Enjoy a wine seminar, attend a cooking class, or stroll through the Grand Tasting at the renowned Field Club, Edgartown. http://www.mvfoodandwine.com/
• Oct 15th (SAT): OKTOBERFEST – THE GREATER NEWBURYPORT CHAMBER OF COMMERCE. family friendly event on Saturday, October 15 from 12 – 6 PM at the Bartlet Mall. Traditional German beer garden under the tent with authentic German food and baked goods. The event will also feature German music by the Mad Bavarian band and will also provide family friendly entertainment including the Roaming Railroad, a Merry Go Round, carnival games and other child friendly activities. Admission is free but there is a fee for beer, food and rides and games. www.newburyportchamber.org
• Oct 15th (SAT): Our 3rd annual Octoberfest at Henry’s Wine Cellar, 588 Cabot Street, North Beverly, MA http://www.facebook.com/henryswinecellar
• Oct 15th (SAT): Beer tasting at Lincoln Liquors: 199 Boston Road. Billerica, MA 0182 3:00 – 6:00 pm.
• Oct 15th (SAT): Salem Harvest Festival at Knights of Columbus, Salem, MA (2 Sessions: 2:00 – 4:30 pm, 5:30 – 8:30 pm) http://www.salemharvestfest.com/
• Oct 15th (SAT): New Hampshire Brew Fest at Redhook Brewery, Portsmouth, NH (2 Sessions: 1:00 – 4:00 pm, 6:00 – 9:00 pm) http://brewnh.com/
• Oct 15th (SAT): Little Neck & Great Neck Octoberfest in Ipswich, MA (1:00 – 5:00 pm)
• Oct 15th (SAT): Rockport, Rockport HarvestFest: Celebrating the season in New England in a beautiful seaside village. Featuring local food, local beer, cooking demonstrations, hayrides, scarecrows and live music. 1 T Wharf, Rockport, MA, 10:00 am – 6:00 pm
• Oct 16th (SUN): Scotch Tasting at Kappy’s Fine Wine and Spirits: 1:00 – 4:00 pm. Kappy’s Peabody. 175 Andover Street, RT 114 Peabody MA.

Upcoming Events:

• Oct 19th (WED): Throwback Brewery Beer Dinner at the Blue Mermaid Island Grill. 4 Course Beer Dinner. 6:30 PM. $55.00 per person plus tax and service.
• Oct 20th (THU): Boulevard tasting at Henry’s Wine Cellar, 588 Cabot Street, North Beverly, MA http://www.facebook.com/henryswinecellar
• Oct 21st (FRI): 21st Essex Art Center Octoberfest Beer Tasting, Essex Art Center, Lawrence, MA (7:00 – 9:00 pm) http://www.essexartcenter.org/events
• Oct 22nd (SAT): Leary’s Grand Octoberfest Tasting. Newburyport MA. 4:00 – 7:00 pm. http://www.learysfinewines.com/
• Oct 16th (SAT): Sake Tasting & Seminar at Kappy’s Fine Wine and Spirits: 2:00 – 5:00 pm. Kappy’s Peabody. 175 Andover Street, RT 114 Peabody MA.
• Oct 27th (THU): Brewing Demo at White Birch Brewing in Hooksett: Commercial and home-brewing demonstration for the uninitiated and the professional alike. For more info visit http://www.whitebirchbrewing.com.
• Oct 29th (SAT): The 4th Annual Great Pumpkin Ale Festival Cambridge Brewing Company. 1 Kendall Sq, Bldg 100. Cambridge, MA 1:00 pm – 12:30 pm. www.cambridgebrewingcompany.com
• Oct 29th (SAT): New England Regional Homebrew Competition at Martha’s Exchange in Nashua: Entries for the New England Regional Homebrew Competition 2011 will be accepted, between September 23rd and October 14th, with judging to be held on October 29th, starting at 9am. For more information visit http://www.bfd.org/NERHBC

Other Events:

Octoberfest Celebration – all month – at Not Your Average Joe’s. Can’t make it to Bavaria for Oktoberfest? No problem. Joe’s bringing the legendary festival back home, now through October 31st. Make your online reservations and come join us. (Lederhosen optional.)

OktoBEERS: Paulaner Oktoberfest Bier, Radeberger Pilsner, Rogue Dead Guy Ale, Wolaver’s Organic Pumpkin Ale, Hacker Pschorr Oktoberfest, Ipswich Harvest Ale, Harpoon Cider http://www.notyouraveragejoes.com/

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Beer Week and Beer Month at Henry’s Wine Cellar: The Third annual Oktoberfest is from 12pm to 3pm on Saturday. This event includes an authentic German Oompa band, lots of great authentic German cusine, and of course a great selection of imported and domestic beers to try. Beer tastings on thursdays. Additional events are listed for the month: http://www.facebook.com/henryswinecellar. Address: 588 Cabot Street, North Beverly, MA

(Note: special thanks to the Yankee Brew News for some of the event listings)