2008 January Beer Festivals -- Beer Info

2008 St. Paul Girl

Big Beers, Belgians & Barleywines Beer Festival - Vail, CO, January 12
Events include a homebrew competition Friday afternoon; a brewmasters' dinner Friday evening; an Experimental Brewing Seminar with some of the nation's leading brewers Saturday morning (new this year); and a public tasting session with more than 125 beers Saturday afternoon.

Great Alaska Beer & Barleywine Festival - Anchorage, AK, January 17-18
More than 200 barleywine-style ales, winter warmers, and other beers from more than 50 breweries, most from Alaska and the West Coast; event benefits the American Diabetes Association.

Chicagoland Brewpub & Microbrewery Shootout - Chicago, IL, January 19
Beer from Chicago-area microbreweries and brewpubs, food, voting for favorite beer of the festival.

Sleeman International Beer Festival - PQ, Canada, January 19-20
A selection of Sleeman Brewery products; free apres-ski show at the Summit Pub on Saturday.

WinterHop Brewfest - Ellensburg, WA, January 19
Ten historic downtown businesses will be hosting 20 Washington microbreweries, with beer tasting and live music.

Winter Brew Fest 08 - Denver, CO, January 25
Winter beer, plus entertainment by Danny Vegas, and classic movies, and headline act "The Reals" (included in admission); theater was voted "best up and coming venue in Denver.

Atlanta Cask Ale Tasting - Atlanta, GA, January 26
Fifteen cask-conditioned ales from homebrewers and local microbreweries; live Celtic music; free pint glass to take home; tours of Sweetwater's tasting room and brewery. This event is sold out.

Beer Summit Winter Jubliee - Boston, MA, January 26
Last year's event featured beer 7% ABV or stronger from 35 breweries from around the world, two tasting sessions, and live entertainment. Details of this year's event will be posted on the festival website.

Belgium Comes to West Chester - West Chester, PA, January 26
Annual event, which includes three-course beer dinner hosted by head brewer Chris LaPierre with dishes paired with a variety of Belgian beers; and a tasting of Belgian-style beers by Iron Hill's six locations and other microbreweries.