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American Craft Beer Week Starts Today! Check out the New England Events

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From Portland, ME to Portland, OR Cheers Across the Country for American Craft Beer Week!

May 14-20 Marks the “Mother of All Beer Weeks” with Celebrations in All 50 States

With craft beer delighting the palates of Americans nationwide, beer enthusiasts and beginners alike will come together to toast the seventh annual American Craft Beer Week (ACBW). From May 14-20, celebrations are expected to be held across all 50 states as communities come together to show appreciation on a local level for the more than 1,900 small and independent craft brewers responsible for the steadily advancing American craft beer culture.

“As the craft beer community continues to experience exponential growth, American Craft Beer Week has quickly become an iconic event that underscores the ever-increasing appreciation for small producers in this country,” said Julia Herz, publisher of CraftBeer.com and craft beer program director at the Brewers Association. “This year’s celebrations will once again provide an opportunity for small brewers, enthusiasts and the community of better beer retailers to celebrate this growth and the progressively popular craft beer culture in the U.S. The thousands of scheduled events nationwide underscore the grassroots nature of the craft beer movement.”
Going Social

This year, Untappd, the mobile-based social network that connects breweries with craft beer lovers, will allow 2012 ACBW participants to earn a special badge for enjoying craft beer during the week. Craft brewers are encouraged to leverage the sharing app by listing their brands on the social media site.
Local Celebrations

This year’s events include exclusive brewery tours, special beer releases, multi-course food and beer pairing dinners, collaboration beers and retail promotions throughout the U.S. To find a local celebration, visit the official American Craft Beer Week events calendar hosted by CraftBeer.com –http://www.craftbeer.com/pages/news-and-events/calendar.

2012 New England scheduled celebrations include:
Events at Craft Breweries
CT

• 05.14.12: Willibrew Community Awareness Week/American Craft Beer Week – Willimantic Brewing Company, 967 Main Street, Willimantic, Connecticut, 06226
• 05.18.12: Friday Open House @ Thomas Hooker – 16 Tobey Rd, Bloomfield, Connecticut, 06002
• 05.19.12: Bark and Brew – Hooker Brewery, 16 Tobey Rd, Bloomfield, Connecticut, 06002
• 05.19.12: Saturday Tasting @ Thomas Hooker – 16 Tobey Rd, Bloomfield, Connecticut, 06002
• 05.20.12: Bikes & Beers @ Thomas Hooker Brewing Co. – Thomas Hooker Brewing Co., 16 Tobey Road, Bloomfield, Connecticut, 06002

MA

• 05.19.12: Mayflower Brewing Company 3rd Annual Open House – Mayflower Brewing Company, 12 Resnik Road, Plymouth, Massachusetts, 02360

ME

• 05.14.12: Single Hopped Gritty’s Pale Ale – Gritty’s Portland Brew Pub, 396 Fore Street, Portland, Maine, 04101
• 05.14.12: Single Hopped Gritty’s Pale Ale – Gritty’s Portland Brew Pub, 396 Fore Street, Portland, Maine, 04101
• 05.14.12: Gritty’s Chocolate Porter – Gritty McDuff’s L/A Brew Pub, 68 Main Street, Auburn, Maine, 04210
• 05.14.12: Gritty’s Porter – Gritty McDuff’s Brew Pub, 187 Lower Main Street, Freeport, Maine, 04032
• 05.14.12: Pilot Brews & Pairings at Sebago Brewing Company – All Sebago Brewing Co. Pubs – Portland, Scarborough, Kennebunk, & Gorham, Maine

RI

• 05.18.12: Fridays@Six – Newport Storm Brewery, 293 JT Connell Rd, Newport, Rhode Island, 02840

Craft Beer Festivals
MA

• 05.18.12: HarpoonFest 2012 – Harpoon Brewery, 306 Northern Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts, 02144

VT

• 05.19.12: The 2nd Annual Heavyfest – Magic Hat Artifactory, 5 Bartlett Bay Rd, South Burlington, Vermont, 05403

Brewery Tastings
CT

• 05.14.12: ACBW At The Ginger Man, Greenwich – The Ginger Man, 64 Greenwich Ave., Greenwich, Connecticut, 06830

MA

• 05-14-12: Boulevard Tank 7 Tasting – Austin Liquors Shrewsbury, rt 9, Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, 01545
• 05.15.12: Boulevard Tank 7 Tasting – Austin Liquors Worcester, Gold Star Boulevard, Worcester, Massachusetts, 01606
• 05.16.12: Spring Beer Tasting – Mansfield VFW, 30 Chauncy St, Mansfield, Massachusetts, 02048
• 05.17.12: Grand Beer Tasting – Yankee Spirits 376 Main Street, Sturbridge, Massachusetts, 01566
• 05.19.12: Grand Tasting Event with Giveaways! EASTGATE LIQUORS NORTH READING, 12 Main Street (Route 28), North Reading, Massachusetts, 01864
• 05.19.12: Grand Beer Tasting – Winchester Wine & Spirits – 632 Main Street, Winchester, Massachusetts, 01890
• 05.20.12: Julio’s Beer Fest – 140 Turnpike Road, Westborough, Massachusetts, 01581

RI

• 05.14.12: Daily Tour & Tasting – Newport Storm Brewery, 293 JT Connell Rd, Newport, Rhode Island, 02840
• 05.16.12: Red Hook Hookie Promotion – Early & Often, 289 Knight Street, Providence, Rhode Island, 02909

Pint Nights
MA

• 05.17.12: Allagash Event – British Beer Company, Falmouth, Massachusetts
• 05.18.12: Allagash Tap Takeover – British Beer Company, Hyannis, Massachusetts

NH

• 05.14.12: Beer and Chocolate Pairing at Portsmouth Brewery – 56 Market Street, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 03801
• 05.14.12: North Coast Brewing Co. & Barley Pub – Barley Pub, 328 Central Ave., Dover, New Hampshire, 03820
• 05.15.12: Portsmouth Brewery Total Tap Take Over at the Portsmouth Brewery – 56 Market Street, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 03801
• 05.15.12: Cooking Demostrations with Chef Todd at Portsmouth Brewery – 56 Market Street, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 03801
• 05.15.12: Peak Organic Brewing Co. & Flatbread Pizza – Flatbread, 138 Congress St., Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 03801
• 05.15.12: Tuckerman Brewing Co. & Cactus Jack’s – Cactus Jack’s, 1182 Union Avenue, Laconia, New Hampshire, 03246
• 05.15.12: Tuckerman Brewing Co. & Flatbread Pizza N. Conway – Flatbread Pizza N. Conway, 2760 White Mountain Hwy, No. Conway, New Hampshire, 03860
• 05.15.12: Goose Island Brewery & Elacoya Barn & Grill – Elacoya Barn & Grill, 2667 Lake Shore Road, Gilford, New Hampshire, 03249
• 05.15.12: Goose Island Brewery & Horsefeathers – Horsefeathers, 2679 White Mountain Highway, No. Conway, New Hampshire, 03860
• 05.15.12: Goose Island Brewery & Dover Brickhouse – Dover Brickhouse, 2 Orchard Street, Dover, New Hampshire, 03820
• 05.16.12: Cheese and Beer pairing at Portsmouth Brewery – 56 Market Street, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 03801
• 05.16.12: Tuckerman Brewing Co. & Red Blazer – Red Blazer, 72 Manchester Street, Concord, New Hampshire, 03301
• 05.16.12: Redhook Brewery & Ri Ra Irish Pub – Ri Ra Irish Pub, 22 Market Square, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 03801
• 05.16.12: North Coast Brewing Co. & Press Room – Press Room, 77 Daniel Street, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 03801
• 05.16.12: Berkshire Brewing Co. & Portsmouth Gas Light – Portsmouth Gas Light, 64 Market St, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 03801
• 05.16.12: Long Trail Brewing Co. & Mad River Tavern – Mad River Tavern, Route 49, Campton, New Hampshire, 03223
• 05.16.12: Harpoon Brewery & Wolfeboro Inn – Wolfeboro Inn, 90 North Main Street, Wolfeboro, New Hampshire, 03894
• 05.16.12: Harpoon Brewery & Kelley’s Row – Kelley’s Row, 421 Central Avenue, Dover, New Hampshire, 03801
• 05.17.12: Meet the Brewers at Portsmouth Brewery – 56 Market Street, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 03801
• 05.17.12: Goose Island Brewery & Shibley’s Restaurant – Shibley’s Restaurant, 164 NH Route 11, Alton Bay, New Hampshire, 03810
• 05.17.12: Peak Organic Brewing Co. & Poor People’s Pub – Poor People’s Pub, 1 Witchtrot Road, Sanbornville, New Hampshire, 03872
• 05.17.12: Long Trail Brewing Co. & Barley House – Barley House, 132 North Main Street, Concord, New Hampshire, 03301
• 05.17.12: Redhook Brewery & Fat Belly’s – Fat Belly’s, 2 Bow Street, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 03801
• 05.17.12: Peak Organic Brewing Co. & Biederman’s – Biederman’s, 83 Main Street, Plymouth, New Hampshire, 03264
• 05.17.12: Redhook Brewery & TJ’s Cantina – TJ’s Cantina, 54 Daniel Street, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 03801
• 05.17.12: Goose Island Brewery & Kathleen’s Cottage – Kathleen’s Cottage, 90 Lake Street, Bristol, New Hampshire, 03222
• 05.17.12: Redhook Brewery & Daniel St. Tavern – Daniel St. Tavern, 111 Daniel Street, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 03801
• 05.17.12: Redhook Brewery & Rusty Hammer – Rusty Hammer, 49 Pleasant Street, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 03801
• 05.17.12: Redhook Brewery & State Street Saloon – State Street Saloon, 268 State Street, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 03801
• 05.18.12: Firkin Friday at Portsmouth Brewery – 56 Market Street, Portsmouth, New Hampshire, 03801
• 05.18.12: Long Trail Brewing Co. & Looney Bin – Looney Bin, 554 Endicott Street, Laconia, New Hampshire, 03246
• 05.18.12: Harpoon Brewery & Holy Grail – Holy Grail, 64 Main Street, Epping, New Hampshire, 03042
• 05.18.12: Long Trail Brewing Co & Looney Bin – Looney Bin, 554 Endicott Street, Laconia, New Hampshire, 03246
• 05.18.12: Long Trail Brewing Co. & Looney Bin – Looney Bin, 554 Endicott Street North, Laconia, New Hampshire, 03246
• 05.19.12: North Coast Tasting – McKinnon’s Meat Market – McKinnon’s Meat Market, 236 North Broadway, Salem, New Hampshire, 03079

RI

• 05.14.12: Founders Pint Night – Doherty’s East Avenue Cafe, 344 East Avenue, Pawtucket, RI, Rhode Island, 02860
• 05.14.12: Meet the Brewer Night – Brown Graduate Center Pub, 90 Thayer Street, Providence, Rhode Island, 02906
• 05.16.12: Stoudts Pint Night – The Mews Tavern, 456 Main Street, Wakefield, Rhode Island, 02879
• 05.16.12: Founders Tap Takeover – Pour Judgement Bar & Grill, 32 Broadway, Newport, Rhode Island, 02840
• 05.16.12: Mayflower Cask Night – Harry’s Burger Bar, 121 North Main Street, Providence, Rhode Island, 02903
• 05.16.12: Stoudt’s Night Promo at the Mews Tavern – Mews Tavern, 456 Main Street, Wakefield, Rhode Island, 02879
• 05.17.12: Sebago Promotional Night – Brown Graduate Center Pub, 90 Thayer Street, Providence, Rhode Island, 02906
• 05.17.12: Abita Promotional Night – Wickenden Pub, 320 Wickenden Street, Providence, Rhode Island, 02906
• 05.17.12: Mayflower Cask Night – Track 84, 84 Kilvert Street, Warwick, Rhode Island, 02886
• 05.18.12: Peak Tap Takeover – 84 High Street, 84 High Street, Westerly, Rhode Island, 02891

VT

• 05.18.12: North Coast Beer & Food Pairing – 75 Main Street, Bennington, Vermont, 05201

Collaboration Beers
ME

• 05.12.12: Allagash, Maine Beer, Rising Tide Beer Release – Mama’s Crowbar, Congress Street, Portland, Maine
• 05.12.12: Allagash, Maine Beer, Rising Tide Beer Release – Mama’s Crowbar, Congress Street, Portland, Maine

State and Regional Beer Weeks Also Happening During ACBW

• Albuquerque Beer Week
• Chicago Craft Beer Week
• Colorado Beer Week
• Frederick Beer Week (MD)
• Long Island Craft Beer Week
• South Shore Cape Islands Beer Week (NY)
• Santa Ynez Valley Beer Week (CA)
• San Antonio Beer Week

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