Events for October 2009

McKenzi-fest September 19, 2009 - October 04, 2009 - McKenzie Brew House Chadds Ford, 451 Wilmington-West Chester Pike, Glen Mills & McKenzie Brew House Malvern. 240 Lancaster Ave, Malvern

In honor of Germany's Oktoberfest, McKenzie Brew House is hosting its first McKenzie-fest at its restaurant locations in Malvern, Pa. and Chadds Ford, Pa from today through October 4. During McKenzie-fest, guests will enjoy special festival beers, traditional music, a menu of authentic German fare, and of course, bar servers dressed in dirndls and leiderhosen. McKenzie's Head Brewer Ryan Michaels is introducing two seasonal brews for the special occasion: Oktoberfest and Pumpkinfest.On Friday and Saturday evenings, the seasonal brews will be served up by bar servers dressed in dirndls and leiderhosen and will be available throughout October. More information at the link.

Stoudt's NIght of the Living Firkincorn @ Grey Lodge Pub October 01, 2009 - Grey Lodge Pub, 6235 Frankford Ave., Phila.

Stoudt's has released their first ever pumpkin beer. Unlike other pumpkin beers, Stoudt's features peppercorns. Tonight, the Grey Lodge will have four different firkins of Stoudt's Pumpkin sitting on the bar, each with a different level of peppercorning, from mild to inferno. There will small pours available so you can try them all and then have a full pint or two of your favorite if you'd like. Four firkins is a lot of cask ale, so they will be offering growler fills. If you can't make it on Thursday, they will be out on the bar again on Friday evening, if they last that long. Pay as you go.

Historic Troegs Extravaganza @ Teresa's October 01, 2009 - Teresa's Next Door, 124 N. Wayne Ave.. Wayne

The most Troegs beers on tap at one time ever: Hopback Amber Ale, Pale Ale, Dreamweaver Wheat, Sunshine Pils, Troegenator, Rugged Trail Nut Brown Ale, 2008 Mad Elf, Scratch 19 (Double Espresso Oatmeal Stout), Scratch 21 (Naked Elf), Scratch 23 (Fest Beer), Java Head Stout om Cask, Nugget Nectar on Cask, Dead Reckoning, Java Head Firkin (or Nugget Nectar Firkin). 14, count 'em,14 beers! Pay as you go...and you may never leave.

Second Annual Boobies's Pub Crawl October 03, 2009 - Philadelphia (Old City * Center City)

Philly Beer Scene had such an incredible response to this event last year that they decided to do two totally unique crawls in Philly on the same day, during the same times. This way, you get to choose which crawl best fits you and each will be captained by members of Philly Beer Scene. So come spend the day in support of the American Breast Cancer Foundation. Register for Brews For Boobies. You must register for this event by Sept. 21. Details online.

Sippin' by the River October 04, 2009 - Penn's Landing, Columbus Blvd, & Spring Garden St.

The 15th annual Sippin' by the River will take place on Sunday, October 4 at Festival Pier at Penn's Landing located at Columbus Boulevard and Spring Garden Street. The event runs from 1p.m. until 5p.m. and benefits the Philadelphia/Delaware Valley Chapter of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America. Tickets tare available through September 8 for $30 online or by calling 215.893.1999.

Sunday Supper @ Supper October 04, 2009 - Supper, 926 South St., Philadelphia

Chef-owner Mitch Prensky of the acclaimed restaurant Supper )will host the latest in his 2009 series of family-style Sunday Suppers and he has partnered with local breweries to offer a three-course beer pairing, matching each course with autumn’s full-flavored harvest ales and lagers. Planned dishes and pairings include: Sweet Potato Veloute and Bacon and Cheddar Gougeres, paired with Flying Fish Oktoberfish Ale; Roasted Breast of Chicken with braised bitter greens, a pecan-sage waffle and maple-smoked chile jus, paired with Yard’s Poor Richard’s Tavern Spruce; and Oatmeal-Espresso Stout Cake with pumpkin ice cream and candy apples, paired with Troeg’s Java Head Oatmeal-Espresso Stout. 6:30pm More information: 215.592.8180

Meet the Brewer @ Spinnerstown: Allagash October 07, 2009 - Spinnerstown Hotel, 2195 Spinnerstown Rd., Spinnerstown

Enjoy four beers including White, Dubbel, Curieux, and Black. Served with delicious food pairings prepared by Chef Karl. 7pm $40 per person

Victory Octoberfest Dinner @ george's Restaurant October 07, 2009 - georges, 503 W. Lancaster Ave., Wayne

georges’ (small cap) in Spread Eagle Village is is Chef Georges Perrier’s answer to casual stylishness on Philadelphia’s Main Line and will present an exclusive Oktoberfest beer dinner hosted by Brewmaster Bill Covaleski! Enjoy four delicious Oktoberfest-inspired courses with unique Victory beer pairings: . House-Made Smoked Salmon with Prima Pils, Pan-Seared Halibut with Victory Festbier, Duck Magret with Moonglow Weizenbock & Apple Spiced Cake with Baltic Thunder. 7pm. Seating is limited, so reserve your seats today! $65/per person (includes food, beer, tax & gratuity). Reservations: 610.964.8744.

Ryes Above @ The Khyber October 07, 2009 - The Khyber, 56 S. 2nd St., Phila.

Need something to do after skipping work for the Phillies in Game One against the Rockies?? Rye'd out the playoffs in style at the Khyber. This event highlights the diverse possibilities of brewing with rye. From a smoked rye Dopplebock to a rye Hefeweiss, from ryes with heavy hop profiles to ryes sweetened with sugar--there will be a rye beer for every palette. Featuring three of the top five rated rye beers in the country.

the lineup: Arcadia Sky High Rye. Bear Republic Hop Rod Rye. Boulder Downhill Rye'd, Founders Reds Rye, He'Brew Bittersweet Lenny's RIPA, New Holland Charkoota Rye (Smoked Rye Dopplebock). River Horse Hefe Ryesin' (NEW!), Sixpoint Righteous Ale, Terrapin Rye Pale Ale & Two Brothers Cane & Ebel (Hopped-up Red Rye Sweetened with Thai Palm Sugar).

All night discounts on Rye Ales, RyePAs, Rye Whiskey, & Rye Vodka-- & live music-FREE!! Pay as you gp. Starts at 5pm.

"Uncorking the Past" @ U of P Museum October 08, 2009 - University of Pennsylvania Museum, 3260 South St., PhilA

Patrick McGovern, the leading authority on ancient fermented beverages, and Dogfish Head's Sam Calagione team up to talk about how ancient ales and extreme beverages are discovered and brought back to life. Following a tantalizing trail of archaeological and chemical clues around the world and through the millennia, as Dr. McGovern, Scientific Director of the Museum's Biomolecular Archaeology Laboratory, tells the compelling story of humanity's ingenious, intoxicating quest for the perfect drink. Whether mind-altering, medicinal, a religious symbol, a social lubricant, or artistic inspiration, fermented beverages have been a profound force in history, and may be fundamental to the human condition itself. DFH founder Calagione follows up by describing the "brave new world" of re-creating these liquid time capsules. Dr. McGovern will be available at the reception to sign his new book, Uncorking the Past: The Quest for Wine, Beer, and Other Alcoholic Beverages.

Tickets: in advance, $45 for Museum members, $60 general public; at door: $75. 6pm

One Guy Oktoberfest in Berwick October 08, 2009 - October 11, 2009 - One Guy Brewing, 328 W. Front St, Berwick, PA

The first of two four-day Oktoberfest celebrations in One Guy's new beer garden. Good beer, pizza, Ompah music and beautiful downtown Berwick. What a combination.

Earth Bread + Brewery One Year Anniversary Party October 09, 2009 - Earth Bread + Brewery, 7136 Germantown Ave, Philadelphia

Eleven Tom Baker beers on tap! T-shirts, anniversary pints, and growlers for sale! Great flatbreads! Party all night!

Kennett Brewfest 2009 October 10, 2009 - foot of Broad Street, by high school, Kennett Square

The 12th Annual Kennett Brewfest, , 2-6 PM. Connoisseur tasting, noon to 1:30 p.m. Sample beers from over 40 regional microbreweries. Brewfest tickets go on sale June 1, 2009. More details to come.

Oktoberfest Dinner @ Monk's October 13, 2009 - Monk's Cafe, 16 & Spruce Sts., Philadelphia

It's baaack, after a one year hiatus. Tom will be using his grandfather's recipe for a very traditional Sauerbraten & Kartoffel Klosse. That will be the main course along with a variety of German and locally made German-style beers. This is always big fun & this sells out very quickly. Back room only, so seating will be limited to 25 guests. 7pm $50.

One Guy Oktoberfest in Berwick October 15, 2009 - October 18, 2009 - One Guy Brewing, 328 W. Front St, Berwick, PA

The second of two four-day Oktoberfest celebrations in One Guy's new beer garden. Good beer, pizza, Ompah music and beautiful downtown Berwick. What a combination.

East Coast - West Coast Throwdown @ TJ.s October 17, 2009 - TJ's Restaurant & Drinkery, 35 Paoli Plaza, Paoli

The third in TJ's series of regional beer throwdowns featuring Stone/Coronado vs Ithaca/Southern Tier.
On Tap (West Coast):Stone Imperial Russian Stout, Stone Veritcal Epic 09.09.09, Stone Cali-Belgique, Stone Ruination, Stone (TBD), Stone (TBD), Coronado Hoppy Daze ,Coronado Islaner IPA, Coronado Red Devil, Coronado (TBD), Port Brewing Hop 15, Moylan's Hopsickle
On Tap (East Coast): Ithaca Flower Power, Ithaca Eleven, Ithaca Cold Front, Ithaca Cascazilla, Ithaca Outdoor Harvest Ale, Ithaca alpHalpHa (CASK), Southern Tier Pumking, Southern Tier Mokah, Southern Tier Creme Brulee, Southern Tier Oaked Unearthly, Southern Tier Cuvee II, Southern Tier Harvest
7 PM. Pay as you go.

Rare Beers From Franconia @ Memphis Taproom October 17, 2009 - October 18, 2009 - Memphis Taproom, 2331 E. Cumberland St., Philadelphia

Memphis Taproom will be featuring some incredibly rare beers from the Franconia region of Germany this weekend. Some are keller versions. Five will be on tap Saturday, six on Sunday. More details if and when. Pay as you go. The beers: Monchanbacher Keller, Brauerei Will Landbier, Kraus Pilsner, Mahr's U, Weissenohe Altfrankisch Klosterbier, Lowenbrau Buttenheim Lager, Fischer Lager, Fischer Rauchbier, Rossdorfer Zwickelbier, Spezial Rauchbier & Brauerei Bayer Landbier.

4th Annual Newtown Brewfest October 17, 2009 - Stocking Works Complex, Newtown, PA

87 breweries listed onsite. Beat The Crowd Session: $70 - 12pm - 1:30pm; General Admission: $35 - 1:30pm - 5:30pm. Proceeds benefit The Newtown Corporation. SOLD OUT

Lehigh Valley Brewfest October 17, 2009 - Hugh Moore Park, Easton, PA

Connoisseur Tasting 12:30 - 2:00PM; General Session 2:00 - 6:00PM. Brewers list at website. Benefits Equi-librium's therapeutic horse activities & therapy programs for children and adults with special needs. For further information, call the 570-992-7722.

East Coast Firkin Fest @ Spinnerstown October 17, 2009 - Spinnerstown Hotel, 2195 Spinnerstown Rd., Spinnerstown

2nd Annual Cask Festival & Pig Roast featuring casks from Maine to Georgia: Dogfish Head 75 Minute IPA, Manayunk California Dreamin DIPA, Rock Bottom IPA, Victory Storm King Imperial Stout, Sly Fox Palisades Parkway Pale Ale, Allagash Curieux, Southern Tier Pumpking Imperial Pumpkin Ale, Blue Point Hoptical Illusion, The Duck-Rabbit Wine Barrel Aged Brown Ale, Terrapin Farmhouse Saison with Bitter Sweet Orange Peel and Corriander & more. Noon-5pm. Pay as you go.

Sly Fox & Crabs @ Wegmans Collegeville October 18, 2009 - Wegmans, 600 Commerce Drive, Collegeville

Sly Fox Saison Vos & Oktoberfest will be the featured beers pouring on the patio, along with selling bushels of fresh crab legs from Maryland's Harris Crab House. Both beer and food will be available for purchase as well as sampling. Sly Fox brewmaster Brian O'Reilly and sales reps Suzanne Woods & Corey Reid will be on hand to talk about the beers. Noon to 5pm.

Beer Seminar & Tasting with Tom Peters @ Osteria October 20, 2009 - Osteria, 850 N. Broad St, Phila.

Tom Peters, beer expert and proprietor of Monk's and The Belgian Cafes among others, joins us at the table. He'll teach us all about his favorite subject, share stories of his travels around the world in search of good brews, and offer some pointers on pairing beer with food. Antipasti is also served during the tasting. 6:30 p.m. $50, exclusive of tax and gratuity. Reservations and more information: 215.763.0920

Bavarian Barbarian Dinner @ Buck Hotel October 21, 2009 - Buck Hotel, 1200 Buck Road, Feasterville, PA

Hors d’oeuvres and four courses, all paired with five beers. Menu and more details at the link above. 7pm. $45 (tax and tip inc.)

Sierra Nevada @ Firecreek October 21, 2009 - Firecreek Restaurant & Bar, 20 E. Lancaster Ave., Downingtown

The menu: Duo of fresh west coast oysters with a fuji apple mignonette paired with a potato bacon bisque, Sierra Nevada Pale Ale; Pumpkin and Sonoma goat cheese tart with toasted pecans and a roasted duck jus, Sierra Nevada Kellerweis Hefeweizen; San Francisco style cioppino with muscles, shrimp, clams, and scallops served with a creamy parmesan toast, Sierra Nevada Harvest Wet Hop Ale; Potato wrapped boneless short rib with a cauliflower – havarti puree, crispy onions strings and a braising liquid reduction,Sierra Nevada Torpedo Extra IPA; Dark chocolate tart with a whipped marshmallow and caramel drizzle, Sierra Nevada Stout. 7pm $65

FWOTOBERFEST October 22, 2009 - Fingers, Wings & Other Things, 107 W. Ridge Pike, Conshohocken

The first ever beer event at this secret treasure in Conshocken, done in conjunction with Philly Beer Scene Magazine. They will be pairing craft beers with different wing sauces. For $10 attendees will receive 4 beers (10-12 oz each) and be able to sample the wings with different sauces. Beer Lass Suzanne Woods and the PBS magazine guys will be on hand. 7pm Pay as you go. More info: 610.828.6191

Victory Beer & Bite Night @ Bridget Foy's October 22, 2009 - Bridget Foy's, 200 South St., Philadelphia

Five beers paired with five hors d'oeuvres in Bridget Foy's newly renovated copper bar.: Prima Pils paired with Seared Scallop & Bacon Flatbread; Festbier paired with Butternut Squash Risotto Cake; HopDevil IPA paired with Roast Pork & Broccoli Rabe Spring Rolls; Moonglow Weizen Bock paired with Short Rib Sliders, and Storm King Stout paired with Butterscotch Krimpet Tiramisu. 7pm $30 215.922.1813

Sierra Nevada Harvest Luncheon @ Jose Pistolas October 23, 2009 - Jose Pistolas, 236 S. 15 St., Phila.

Enjoy a delicious lunch from Jose Pistolas' kitchen with a selection of draft ales from Sierra Nevada Brewing: Southern Hemisphere Harvest Ale, Harvest Wet Hop Ale, Estate Brewers Harvest Ale & Belgian Tripel. Noon to 3pm. Pay as you go.

Port Brewing/Lost Abbey Promo @ Drafting Room Exton October 23, 2009 - Drafting Room Exton, 635 N. Pottstown Pike, Exton

Featuring: Port Brewing High Tide Fresh Hop, Port Brewing Panzer Imperial Pils, Port Brewing Wipe Out IPA, Lost Abbey Red Barn, Lost Abbey Devotion & Lost Abbey Angel's Share. Also pouring Russian River Blind Pig & cask-conditioned Troeg's Nugget Nectar. Tap Time 6:00. Pay as you go.

Gathering of the Gourds @ Iron HIll West Chester October 24, 2009 - Iron Hill Brewery # Restaurant, 3 W. Gay St., West Chester

Head Brewer Larry Horwitz will host The Gathering of the Gourds, a seasonal celebration of pumpkin beers and autumn-inspired snacks. Beginning at 2 p.m., customers will be able to enjoy as many as eight different pumpkin ales and lagers from Iron Hill’s family of brewers and guest breweries Elysian Brewing Company, Cambridge Brewing Company and Stewart’s Brewing Company. Horwitz will be serving his Ichabod Imperial Pumpkin Ale, Bruce Camp-ale, Boom Sticke Pumpkin Alt, Punk-toberfest and Pumpkin Ale. Guests will be treated to Executive Chef Dan Bethard’s complimentary pumpkin munchies such as pumpkin chili, pumpkin and mushroom gratin and pumpkin and sweet potato croquettes with savory maple aioli. The festival will continue throughout the afternoon, including the 5 p.m. Pumpkin-Firkin Tapping – literally, an enormous pumpkin filled with Ichabod. In addition, “Guerilla Drive In” will host a screening of Evil Dead: Army of Darkness. Any guests dressed in costumes inspired by the film will receive a complimentary beer from the Pumpkin-Firkin for their enthusiasm.

First Annual Fairmount Carny Days October 24, 2009 - 24th St, between Fairmount & Aspen, Philadelphia

Fairmount's 1st annual Carney Days invites your family to celebrate in fun with the rest of your community. You will have fun competing against your neighbors in basketball and showing your strength on the high striker! There will be exciting games for the kidstoo; frog hop, ring toss, and crazy cans will keep them busy for hours! Face-painting, pumpkin painting, Popcorn, and cotton candy are sure to bring a smile on every ones face! Carney days is being fully sponsored by Bishops Collar and Bridget's. Families can enjoy this day for $10 all day for a family of up to 4. There will be tickets sold for Food and Drink. Fairmount's Carney Days will take place from 12-5p on 24th street between Fairmount and Aspen (between Bridget's & Bishops Collar).

Bloktoberfest October 24, 2009 - 800 Block, Christian St., Philadelphia

An outdoor festival showcasing some of the biggest and best fall beers, as well as delicious food from neighborhood vendors. Breweries Include Bell's, Flying Dog, Blue Point, Left Hand, Sly Fox, Stoudt's & Lancaster. Each brewery will be have two beers on tap. This is a pay as you go event, f$3 per beer. Proceeds go towards the restoration of the Shiloh Baptist Church, built by famed Philadelphia architect Frank Furness. 12-8pm

NJ Brewers Reserve Tasting @ Iron Hill Maple Shade October 24, 2009 - Iron Hill Brewery @ Retaurant , 124 East Kings Highway, Maple Shade, NJ

Iron Hill., the first new brewpub to open in New Jersey in 10 years, will celebrate their arrival in Maple Shade by partnering with the Garden State’s largest craft brewery, Flying Fish Brewing Company for a special Brewer’s Reserve Tasting Event featuring hand-crafted beers from both breweries. The pay-as-you-go event will feature Iron Hill’s Heywood Tripel, 2004 Barleywine, and Totally Inappropriate; alongside Flying Fish’s Exit 4 American Tripel, Belgian Imperial Cru, and Grand Cru. 1-5pm. More information: 856.273.0300

Mostly Vintage Barleywine Day @ Teresa's October 25, 2009 - Teresa's Next Door, 124 N. Wayne Ave.. Wayne

20O8 Vintages: Lagunitus Gnarleywine, N'Ice Chouffe, Ramstein Eisbock, Sly Fox Panacea, SmuttyNose Wheat Wine, Southern Tier Backburner, Victory Old Horizontal, Weyerbacher Insanity, Thomas Hooker Old Marley, Dogfish Head Immort Ale, Dogfish Head Olde School & Philadelpia Brewing Philabuster.

2009 Vintages: Founders Wheat Wine, Terapin Gamma Ray & Weyerbacher 14.

Starts at 11am. Pay as you go.

Belgian Icons: Bosteels & St. Feuillien @ Tria October 26, 2009 - Tria Fermentation School • Medical Arts Building, 1601 Walnut St, Phila

Belgium's best brews come alive at an entertaining tasting led by beer gurus Jack Van Antwerpen of Brouwerij Bosteels and Lanny Hoff of Artisanal Imports. Savor Bosteels' outrageous Bière de Champagne, Deus, delectable Tripel Karmeliet and the iconic Kwak (yes, we'll have the special glasses) while hearing tales from the brewery. Plus, enjoy classic ales from St. Feuillien such as Saison and the seasonal Noël. 6:30-8:00pm $40

Bosteels Dessert Night @ The P.O.P.E. October 27, 2009 - P.O.P.E, 1501 Passynunk Ave., Philadelphia

The evening will feature Triple Karmeliet and Kwak on draft and DeuS in bottles, plus dessert specials that will pair up with the beers. Jack Van Antwerpen, President of Exports for Bosteels, will be making his way across the pond for his first visit to Philadelphia. Come and meet this wild man. He will also be able to answer any questions you might have about their beers. 7-11pm Pay As You Go.

Harvest Beer Dinner @ Victory October 27, 2009 - Victory Brewing Company, Downingtown

Five courses, five Harvest beers. Pstachio-crusted Brie on Brown Buttered Spinach with Victory Harvest Ale; Maple-scented Acorn Squash Bisque with Victory Harvest Pils; Mushroom-dusted Pork Schnitzel with Kraut and Braised Apple Spaetzle with WildDevil Ale; Abbey 6-marinated Venison Loin with Sweet Potato Tart & Tart Red Currents with Vista Farms Ale; Pumpkin Bavarian with Cranberry Chutney with Helios Ale. 5pm $50 For reservations: use web link or call 610.873.0881

Artisanal Imports @ Spinnerstown October 28, 2009 - Spinnerstown Hotel, 2195 Spinnerstown Rd., Spinnerstown

Meet Lanny Hoff , Vice President of Artisanal Imports, importer of specialty beers. Featured Beers: DeuS Brut Des Flandres (by the Glass), Pauwel Kwak (Draft), Tripel Karmeliet (Draft), Konings Heaven (Draft and Bottle), St. Feuillien Christmas (by the Glass), Urthel (Bottle) & Meantime Coffee Porter (Bottle). Complimentary Hors d’oeuvres. Pay as you go. 7pm

Wild for Weyerbacher @ Tria October 28, 2009 - Tria Fermentation School • Medical Arts Building, 1601 Walnut St, Phila

Weyerbacher Brewing Company's wacky-named wild brews have made beer geeks act like "Blithering Idiots" and "Old Heathens" since 1995. Join head brewer Chris Wilson for the new batch of seasonal "Harvest Ale" and "Imperial Pumpkin Ale" and a comparison of how bottle size affects the flavor of "Double Simcoe" and "Merry Monks." "Insanity" may ensue after a flight of vintage "Anniversary Ales." Warning: These brews will draw you in like a "Black Hole," but not attending this class would be "Blasphemy." 6:30 - 8:00 pm $45

Left Hand / Terrapin Beer Dinner @ Monk's October 29, 2009 - Monk's Cafe, 16 & Spruce Sts., Philadelphia

Monk;s will be serving beers from both of these fine breweries, including their collaborative effort. Both brewers will be on hand . Details to follow as they start gathering the beers and creating the menu pairings. 6pm Price not yet determined.

Annual Halloween Party @ General Lafayette October 31, 2009 - General Lafayette Brewery & Inn, 646 Germantown Pike, Lafayette Hill, PA

The 13th Annual Halloween Costume Ball willb e held from 9 pm-1:3 am. Costume Contest: $500 in prizes-most original, funniest, sexiest, scariest, and best overall. Judging begins at 11:00 pm, winners announced at 12:30 am $5 cover charge with costume, $10 without costume. More information: 610.941.0600