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The ninth annual Syracuse Beer week approaches and here are our Top Picks to help you navigate the sea of hop filled tastings and pairings with top picks and honorable mentions…
Monday Nov 7
Top pick - Head upstairs at Dino for Casks N’ Bluegrass featuring live music from Boots N’ Shorts and rare casks brews from Middle Ages Brewing Co. and many others! 5:30-8pm
Honorable mention - FOB at the WOB featuring Firestone Walker, Ommegang & Boulevard Brew Co. beers on tap at World of Beers 5-8pm
Tuesday Nov 8
Top pick - J Ryan’s Rare & Extreme Beer
Just as the title alludes, get your taste buds ready to try some of the rarest and most extreme beers available through the distributor. Pre - Sale tix are $45 (get them at the bar.) 8-11pm
Honorable mention - Evergreen “The Maine Event” featuring six tap lines dedicated to Maine Beer Co. 5pm - close
Wednesday Nov 9
Top pick - NY State VS. Rest IPA Challenge featuring full tap IPA takeover on both sides of the bar at Kitty Hoynes. Cast your vote for top NY State or Rest IPA, limited runs not all taps will last until Thursday!
NOTE there’s also a NY State VS. Rest IPA BEER DINNER from 6-9pm in main dining room featuring multiple food pairings with both an NY State and Rest IPA at each course. 5 course, 10 beers, $60 per head Call 424-1974 to nab your reservation!
Honorable mention - Erie Canal Museum Wednesdays at the Weighlock taste & talk with Don Cazantre 5-8pm
Thursday Nov 10
Top pick - Apizza Regional Brooklyn Black Ops specialty keg release perfect to pair with NY state local and regional ingredients on gourmet wood fired pies! 6-8pm
Honorable mention - Syracuse real food Co-Op, Stone Brewing Sampling 4:30-6:30pm
Friday Nov 11
Top pick - the world famous Duvel Day! Celebrate the number one Belgian beer company at Blue Tusk starting at 11am featuring live tunes from Tim Herron and drink specials/swag from Duvel.
Honorable mention - All NY State tap takeover at Pastabilities, all week long!
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