Great Boston Beer Marathon 2010

The Great Boston Beer Marathon is Boston and New Englands largest pub crawl. Last years attendance reached nearly 2,000 people, and this year will be even bigger.

The 2010 takeover of Boston will be happening July 10th, might as well be on board.

The 2010 bar list will be coming shortly. In the meantime, here’s a list of the bars featured in last year’s Great Boston Beer Marathon:

01. House of Blues
02.House of Blues Restaurant
03. Church
04. Big City
05. Joshua Tree
06. Bleacher Bar
07. Game On!
08. Harrys Bar & Grille
09. La Verdad
10. The Lansdowne (formerly Jake Ivorys)
11. An Tua Nua
12. Who’s on First
13. Sports Depot
14. The Kells
15. The Draft
16. Soul Fire
17. Jillians
18. Lucky Strike
19. Tequila Rain
20. Boston Beer Works
21. The Baseball Tavern
22. Our House
23. Cask N’ Flagon
24. Olivers
25. Common Ground
26. Wonder Bar

Learn more and register for the Great Boston Beer Marathon at their website

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Peddler’s Daughter Nashua NH – Harpoon Beer Dinner

Peddler’s Daughter Irish Restaurant invites all Friends of Harpoon to come enjoy a four-course beer dinner on Wednesday, February 10th from 7 to 9 PM. Each course will be paired with a Harpoon beer (or in the case of dessert, Harpoon Cider) to highlight the flavors of both the food and the beverage. 

MENU

Starter 

Crispy Chicken Crouqette
filled w/ Manchego Cheese, Pears & Roasted Garlic
served over a micro green salad w/ blood orange vinaigrette
paired w/ UFO White

1st Course 

Grilled Duck and Veal Bangers & Mashed
atop Whipped Sweet Potato Champ w/ Grilled Green Onion Gravy
paired w/ Harpoon Celtic Ale 

Main Entree 

Surf & Turf
Irish Curry Braised Short Rib over a grilled shrimp potato boxty & sweet chili emulsion 
paired w/ Harpoon IPA 

Dessert 

Apple & Oats Bread Pudding
w/ cider soaked dried cranberries, fresh cinnamon cream & vanilla creme anglaise 

COST

$40 per person. Reservations are requested.

Visit the Peddlers Daughter for more information

B&G/Harpoon Brewery Island Creek Oyster Stout Launch Dinner

Join B&G Oysters for a beer dinner tomorrow, Wednesday, February 10th, 2010 to celebrate the unveiling of Harpoon’s Island Creek Oyster Stout.

B&G Chef Stephen Oxaal and The Butcher Shop Chef Robert Grant, Harpoon Brewery, and Island Creek Oysters have collectively created an amazing four-course beer dinner at B&G Oysters featuring the launch of the Island Creek Oyster Stout, the 30th installment of the Harpoon 100 Barrel Series.

A limited-batch creation, The Island Creek Oyster Stout features a rich body and smooth feel that is especially perfect for pairing with oysters.

Start the evening with passed appetizers, freshly shucked oysters from the Island Creek Oyster Bar, and samples of Harpoon beers. Stay on for a seated dinner featuring fabulous dishes from the chefs, each thoughtfully paired with a seasonal Harpoon beer.

Harpoon Brewer Katie Tame and Island Creek’s Skip Bennett will be on hand to discuss the collaboration and beer as well as to walk through dining room for table talks throughout dinner. 

MENU 

Passed Appetizers
paired with Harpoon Celtic Ale

Island Creek Oyster
prosecco mignonette

Island Creek Oyster Ceviche
blood orange

Fried Island Creek Oyster
tartar sauce, celery

Island Creek Oyster Chowder
oyster crackers, potato

Vegetable Crudite
bagna couda

Ricotta Gnocchi
beurre monte, truffle oil

Beet Cured Salmon
horseradish, blini

Baked Stuffed Clams
chorizo

Sit Down Menu
Yellowfin Tuna Carpacio
avocado, crème fraîche, black radish vinaigrette
paired with UFO Hefeweizen

Rock Shrimp
black trumpet risotto, smoked butter
paired with Harpoon IPA

Pork Belly
island creek oyster stout, cabbage puree, brussels sprouts
paired with Harpoon 100 Barrel Series Island Creek Oyster Stout

Chocolate Cake
ganache, carmelized walnuts, korova
paired with Harpoon Leviathan Baltic Porter

Cost:
Cocktail Hour Only (6 to 7 PM): $30 per person
Seated Dinner (7:30 PM): $75 per person, includes cocktail hour

Bottling to start at Boston Beer Works

You’ll soon be able to purchase Boston Beer Works craft beer at local beer stores in the greater Boston area.  As I understand, the popular Boston Brewer and Restaurant is in the midst of receiving their distributors license.  I was lucky enough to grab a six pack of Fenway American Pale ale from the GM on my last visit.. and Beer Works fans will NOT be disappointed.  It almost tastes better than on tap.  Full review to come after my next bottle, but I am very impressed.  Can’t wait to see these at stores. In the meantime, pickup a Growler or a bomber of select favorites at any Beer Works locations! For more information, read our post on Boston Beer Works.

Better beer for Boston Bars in 2010

The new year is around the corner. Many people will join a gym, promise to quit smoking or drinking so much, or tell themselves that they will find a better job in 2010. All great resolutions, but all will be forgotten once the weather turns. In the spirit of resolutions, I challenge the owners and managers of Boston’s bars and pubs to take up a resolution in 2010. Sell better, and more beer. Mix up the taps. Sure, Harpoon IPA and Sam Seasonals are great, don’t get me wrong, but how about throwing some variety into the mix. Let’s see some smuttynose, shipyard, cisco and ipswitch. Keep it local, but spice it up. In particular the bars in the financial district, southie, and back bay need a change. Let 2010 be the year of craft beer!

Long Trail Acquires Otter Creek

Long Trail Brewing Co., a Bridgewater Vermont Brewer, has agreed to purchase Otter Creek Brewery. Otter Creek, who’s popularity has been soaring as of late, is a Middlebury Vermont brewer, and home to the Otter Creek and Wolaver’s Certified Organic brands.

The acquisition joins Vermon’t two oldest craft brewers, with a combined 40 years of brewing. The brands are poised to continue to grow and develop in Bridgewater Corners and Middlebury, Vermont.

Look for the growth of all three brands, as well as the appearance of Otter Creek in more bars and beer stores across New England.

Harpoon 100 Barrel – Ginger Wheat

Harpoon Brewery has added the 29th session of the Harpoon 100 Barrel Series – Ginger Wheat. Harpoon
Ginger Wheat is described by the Boston Brewers as having an earthy, warming flavor derived from fresh ginger and honey from a local New Hampshire farm which yields a slight sweetness to balance the ginger spiciness.

Harpoon Ginger Wheat can be found in select beer stores throughout New England for a limited time. Great for the holidays!

New Hampshire Brewers Festival Friday Dinner at the Radisson Hotel

Have dinner on Friday, November 14th, the day before the New Hampshire Brewers Festival.  Here’s what’s on the menu:

Pumpkin Soup garnished with toasted pumpkin seeds

Mesculin Greens w/cranberries, tear drop tomatoes, goat cheese and cranberry vinaigrette dressing

Wagu Beef and Veal Tenderloin

3 potato au gratin, haricot vert w/mini peppers and carrots

Cranberry Tart

For more info visit http://www.learnyourbeer.com.

Brew City Grill and Brew House Cask n Taste Beer Dinner

Brew City Grill in Worchester is having a Beer Dinner on November 17th, and breaking out the casks. Not too much information on their site yet (http://www.brew-city.com), but give them a call for details 508-752-3862.

Cambridge Brewing Companys Autumn Beer Dinner

Cambridge Brewing Company is have a HUGE beer dinner on November 14th.  You can call this your preview to Thanksgiving, but it most likely will overshadow thanks to the great food and beer combination at the CBC.

Amuse – Double Happiness Cocktail; Tangerine Twist, Apple Cider Caviar, Duck >Crackling

First – Island Creek Oyster Bisque; Butter Poached Yukon Gold Potato, Leeks, Fried >Salsify, paired with Blackout Stout

Local Celeriac Soup; Beer Brown Bread Croutons, Crispy Carrot-Celery Salad, Raisin >Jus paired with Cambridge Amber

Second РLong Island Duck Rillette; Cerise Cassee Cherry, Clear Flour Sourdough, >Beer Mustard, Micro Green Salad, Cerise Cass̬e

General Gau’s Frogs Legs, Steamed White Rice, Broccolini, paired with Biere de >Gourde

Maine Lobster Pierogies; Local Spinach, Porcini Cream, Amaretto Crumb Om

Warm New England Vegetable Timbale, Spaghetti Squash, Glazed Root Vegetables, >Aged Gouda, Braised Greens, Hazelnut Vinaigrette paired with Red God

Third – North East Family Farms Venison Loin, Sweet Potato and Chestnut Puree, >Swiss Chard, Sweet Ginger Salt, Natural Jus paired with 2008 Bannatyne’s Scotch Ale

Wild Mushroom Cannelloni, Autumn Squash Bolognese, Toasted Pumpkin Seed, >Parsnip Béchamel, Crispy Kale paired with Great Pumpkin Ale

Braised Rabbit Stew, Gnocchi, Tomato Confit, Hen of the Woods, Local Spinach, >Butternut Squash, Piave Cheese, paired with Sgt. Pepper

Nantucket Bay Scallops, Brown Butter Fried Cauliflower, Fingerling Potato, Candied >Kumquats, Toasted Pinenuts paired with St. Alphonso

Dessert, Vintage Blunderbuss Barleywine Flight Stilton, EVOO Fried Almonds, >Heirloom Apple Compote 2009 Port Finish, 2008 Bourbon finish, 2007 Dryhop finish >paired with Blunderbuss Barleywines

Benevolence Bread Pudding, Barleywined Fruits, Apricot Caramel, Pumpkin Ale Ice >Cream paired with Benevolence

Gingersnap Napoleon; Sweet Pumpkin Custard, Cinnamon Cream, Bittersweet Ganache,

Candied Ginger paired with Olde Pumpkin Porter

For more info call 617-494-1994 or visit http://www.cambrew.com.