America’s small and independent craft brewers are making special plans for the annual American Craft Beer Week (May 11-17), a national celebration highlighting the culture and contributions of American craft beer. These brewers want the week to inspire beer enthusiasts to declare their independence by supporting breweries that produce fewer than 2 million barrels of beer a year and are independently owned. To celebrate bars, restaurants and shops across New Orleans will be hosting dinners, bar specials, classes and tastings. Continue reading for this week’s lineup of ACBW events
Monday 5/11 : Sun Ray Grill - Beer & Food Pairing. 6-9 PM, $40 for a three course and three beer dinner. Beers will be chosen to pair with three dishes (appetizer, entre, and dessert).
Tuesday 5/12 : Slice Pizza - 5-8 PM - Buy a slice and any pint of American craft beer and receive a free NOLA Brewing Co. pint glass.
Wednesday 5/13 - Stein’s Deli - 8:30 PM - Beer Class - Taught by Crescent City Homebrewer Derek Lintern and is $15 for about 10 beer tasters and meat and cheese plates. Covers the brewing process from “Grain to Glass” and explains the different styles of beer. Call Stein’s Deli to reserve a seat at 504-527-0771 as there are only 25 available seats.
Thursday 5/14 - Bulldog Mid-City - All Night - $1 off any American craft beer pint and $2 off any American craft beer pitcher.
Friday 5/15 - Squeal BBQ - 7-10 PM - $30 - BBQ Spread - Pulled Pork, Ribs, Crab and Andouille stuffed mushrooms, brisket, BBQ Chicken, and Sides Galore! Includes 4 free pints of American Craft Brew!
Saturday 5/16 - Avenue Pub - $15 - 2-6 PM - this gets you 12 tasters (4 oz) of different American craft beers. Beers available include: Brooklyn Local one, Summer Ale and Lager, Bear Republic Racer Five (Draft), Hop Rod Rye, and Big Bear Black Stout, Harpoon IPA, UFO, and Summer Ale, Sierra Nevada Torpedo IPA, Bigfoot (2009) & Summer ale, Anchor Summer and Liberty, NOLA Brown & Blonde, Rogue Dead Guy, Flying Dog IPA and Amber Lager, Lazy Magnolia Southern Pecan and Indian Summer, Abita Andygator, Purple Haze & Amber and many more! After 6 PM, all American craft beers are $1 off for the rest of the night! Selection of house smoked meats and cheeses available for purchase. First 30 people get to keep their glass!
Sunday 5/17 - St. James Cheese - 3PM - $15 - 4-5 select cheeses to be paired with complimenting American craft beers.
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