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April 2018

Chillin’ with Cleo Anthony

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Cleo Anthony stars in the Spike Lee Netflix Series, She’s Gotta Have It.

Cleo plays Greer Childs, a former model turned successful photographer who longs for the artist’s life. Cleo recurred on Extantand Transparent, and also starred opposite Taraji P. Henson in the film Seasons of Love.

Chillin' with Cleo Anthony, city, exiting cab

Chillin’ with Cleo Anthony

Tell us a bit about the projects you are working on.

We’re super excited about our Netflix Original Series She’s Gotta Have It, created and directed by the legend himself, Spike Lee. It’s a modern spin on his first feature film, of the same name, that made waves, broke records and set standards 30 years ago. Now it’s been updated and reimagined into a hilarious half hour dramedy.

With your busy schedule, what do you like to do with your downtime?

“Down … time … ” What’s that?

When you go out to eat, where do you like to dine?

My heart is in Ma/Pop dives and hole-in-the-walls of every nationality and cuisine. Places you know someone’s elder is in the kitchen micromanaging and passing out headaches. Food where there is no discernible difference from what you’re served and what the family enjoys for Sunday dinner and holidays at home. Though, as a foodie, I try to keep up with the hot spots and chefs du jour.

Chillin' with Cleo Anthony, white shirt, fedora

Chillin’ with Cleo Anthony

What types of dishes do you usually order?

Breakfast! As often as possible. But stay away from sugar and grains. Aside from that, eat all the fat I want—cheese, bacon, cream, steaks. People question this all the time, especially when it comes to “kryptonites” like ice cream and fresh bread, but I feel absolutely amazing. Not to mention it drops weight like a sack of bricks.

Do you cook?

You bet I do. Namely, breakfast. If you successfully convince someone to stay the night because you make a mean breakfast, you damn well better back it up.

What types of drinks do you order when out?

I rarely drink when out. Most places have no clue how to make a well-balanced cocktail. Some drinks should be stiff. Others smooth. I like a place that knows the difference.

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Chillin’ with Cleo Anthony

Do you prepare drinks at home?

I think it’s the only reason my friends visit.

Do you own a home bar?

Indeed.

What is it stocked with?

You start with the basics—you know, the five clears, some whiskeys and a few shooters. That’ll satisfy most any request they throw at you. Then, as your interests grow, the seasons change and you build experiences, you pick up a bottle here and there. For instance, I loved St-Germain and Disaronno. One night at Pizzeria Mozza in L.A., I ordered my date and myself both. They had neither. Instead we were introduced to St. Elder and Luxardo. I’ve never looked back. On a flight I was offered Jack Daniel’s Tennessee Honey and cranberry. Now it’s all I drink when I fly. When you let your bar grow with your experiences, cocktail time invariably becomes story time. I’ve got over 50 bottles worth of stories to tell.

What is your favorite drink/cocktail?

My drink of choice is undoubtedly the Sidecar Martini. No one makes a good Sidecar, it’s almost witchcraft! To experience a surefire proper Sidecar, mosey over to Mastro’s Ocean Club in Newport Beach and the Polo Lounge at the Beverly Hills Hotel. Your drink game will never be the same.

Have you ever been a bartender?

My first bar job was at the infamous Saddle Ranch on the Sunset Strip. I worked the morning shift. First day on the job, guy comes in and orders a vodka soda (yes, in the morning). I proceed to ice my shaker tin (first mistake), pour a shot of vodka, then figure, “Coca-Cola is a soda … ” (next mistake), pour the coke in the shaker tin (that’s three), cap it and shake the the snot out of it! Then … strain into a shot glass ( … I’ve lost count … )! The look on the guy’s face prompted the GM to pull me aside for a word. That’s it, first job, first day, first drink! I knew I was done. But somehow, survived. Last gig was many years later at the Bazaar by Jose Andres in the five-star SLS Hotel, Beverly Hills, where I made Halle Berry a Jalé Berry (JALApeño and blackBERRY Martini). And, oh, the many stops in between …

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Disco Confetti Jägermeister Cocktail

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Mix up this delicious cocktail using Jägermeister and Sipsmith Gin, created by Jace Sheehan of Citizen Public House in Boston.

Disco Confetti Jägermeister Cocktail

Disco Confetti Jägermeister Cocktail

Disco Confetti

Created by Jace Sheehan, Citizen Public House

  • 1/4 oz. Jägermeister
  • 1 1/2 oz. Sipsmith Gin
  • 1/2 oz. Carrot Simple Syrup
  • 3/4 oz. Lime Juice
  • 1 dash Old Fashioned Bitters
  • sprinkle of Sal de Gusano

Preparation: Combine and shake. Rub side of coupe glass with lime wedge and sprinkle Sal De Gusano. Double Strain and enjoy.

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Must Mix: Pascale Espresso Martini

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Staying true to your evening plans after a long day is tough.

On those evenings after work when you are unsure if you can make it out, grab your shaker and whip up a “Pascale Espresso Martini” for an extra kick. The simple combination of five perfectly rationed ingredients makes for a smooth sipper and a boost of energy unlike any other mixture.

This java cocktail achieves a delicious balance while retaining a delicate, yet complex flavor. Whether it is sipped after dinner or while you’re getting dressed, the Pascale Expresso Martini is the perfect pre-night out starter. Tap into your creativity with this unique libation at home.

Pascale Espresso Martini

Pascale Espresso Martini

Photo Courtesy QT Melbourne

Pascale Espresso Martini

Offered at Pascale Bar & Grill at QT Melbourne

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 oz. Hennessy VS Cognac
  • 3/4 oz. Kahlua
  • 3/4 oz. Chestnut Liqueur
  • 3/4 oz. Vanilla Demerara Sugar
  • 1 1/2 oz. Fresh Espresso

Preparation: Add all ingredients to a tin, hard shake with ice, strain into coupette, garnish with 3 neatly placed coffee beans and grated nutmeg.

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Third-Annual Willamette: The Pinot Noir Auction Raises Over $800,000

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The Willamette Valley Wineries Association celebrated the conclusion of the third annual Willamette: The Pinot Noir Auction on Saturday, April 7, 2018 at the Allison Inn & Spa in Newberg, OR, where 81 lots of Willamette Valley wine sold to the national and international trade for a record setting $737,000, exceeding the 2017 auction totals by 56%.

The sale brought in over $800,000 including revenue from ticket sales and sponsorship. All money raised will fund future marketing and educational initiatives of the Willamette Valley Wineries Association.

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2018 Willamette The Pinot Noir Auction at The Allison Inn

The auction presented 78 lots of one-of-a-kind Pinot noir wines and three collaborative lots of Chardonnay from the 2016 vintage. Each wine was produced in quantities of five, 10 or 20 cases, and will only be available to the public through resale by the winning bidder.

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2018-Willamette-Immersion-Panelists-Melissa-Burr,-Steve-Doerner,-Laurant-Montalieu,-Josh-Raynolds-(moderator),-Lynn-Penner-Ash-and-Josh-Bergstrom

“The 2018 auction exceeded our highest expectations. There was tremendous enthusiasm among the trade for the Willamette Valley region, as well as for the 2016 vintage, which we expect to go down in history as a benchmark year for Oregon.”
– Laurent Montalieu, 2018 Auction Chair, Owner and Winemaker for Soléna Estate and Hyland Estates

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Willamette Welcome Tasting at Stoller Family Estate

Overseen by veteran wine auctioneer Fritz Hatton, the excitement in the room was palpable. Opening bids throughout the auction were greeted by a flurry of raised paddles, resulting in frequent bidding wars and rapid price escalation. Anxious vintners watched on from the back, cheering for bidders to “do it” in moments of hesitation.

Now in its third year, the 2018 auction saw a 13% increase in winery participation from 2017, which was more than offset by the 48% increase in attendance by registered bidders. The auctionwide average price paid per lot was $9,099, up 33% from the prior year, with an average bottle price of $124.

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Laurent Montalieu 2018-Auction Chair

The top selling Pinot noir came from winemaker Maggie Harrison and Antica Terra. The 5-case lot produced entirely from the Antica Terra Vineyard, sold for $33,000. The collaborative Chardonnay, “Nautical Dawn,” produced by Bethel Heights and Walter Scott Wines, fetched $12,000 for a five-case lot.

Here are the top five auction lots:

  • Lot 26: Five cases of Antica Terra “Alder Creek” Pinot noir: $33,000
  • Lot 82: Five cases of Zena Crown Vineyard “Barrel and Foot” Pinot noir: $24,000
  • Lot 11: Five cases of Alexana Estate Winery “By A Landslide” Pinot noir: $20,000
  • Lot 83: 10 cases of Hyland Estates “The Perfect Pair” Pinot noir: $20,000
  • Lot 75: Five cases of Bethel Heights “Vesper Bell” Pinot noir: $19,000

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Preview of One of the Chairmens Chardonnay Lots

At the conclusion of the auction, 2019 Co-chairs Eugenia Keegan and Shirley Brooks offered a tribute to Elizabeth Chambers of Chambers Cellars and Silvan Ridge, and winemaker Patricia Green of Patricia Green Cellars, who sadly both passed away this year.

The 2019 Willamette: The Pinot Auction will be held April 6. Attendees are licensed wine sellers, including retailers, restaurateurs and wholesalers. For more information or to request a ticket, visit WillametteWines.auction.

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Event Recap: 2018 Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show

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2018 Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show Introduced New Trends and Standards to the Industry with Product Launches, a Premier Speaker Lineup, and More During the Three-Day Convention.

The 2018 Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show brought together over 30,000 owners, operators, industry professionals and suppliers to the Las Vegas Convention Center during North America’s premier nightlife and bar industry convention, March 26-28, 2018. The 33rd annual convention schedule brought new concepts to the floor with the first ever eSports & Gaming Pavilion, product launches, keynote sessions, bootcamps, certification sessions and a series of educational workshops.

“The Nightclub & Bar Show offers industry professionals the opportunity to learn from one another, from their strengths, weaknesses, successes and failures.  Each year we work to create programming that provides new concepts and innovations that keep up with the ever-changing trends within our industry.”
– Thom Greco, Chairman of the Nightclub & Bar Advisory Board

On Tuesday, March 27, the expo floor opened with a star-studded red carpet and ribbon cutting ceremony with Chairman of the Las Vegas Host Committee Oscar Goodman; pro BMX rider Ricardo Laguna; celebrated chef Brian Duffy; Jackyl lead singer Jesse James Dupree; and Vanderpump Rules stars Tom Sandoval and Scheana Marie. The star of the morning was NFL Analyst and former Quarterback Ron Jaworski, who served as the ribbon cutter for the 2018 convention.

This year’s educational lineup featured more than 70 conference sessions that introduced attendees to new and old concepts that would help to strengthen their brands, including a “Bring Us Your Challenges – Open Consulting,” “Sustainability in Cocktails,” “Wine in Bars: Why you Need it and How to Do It,” “Cannabis Beverage Trends,” “Understanding an Active Shooter” and “The Shift from Millennials to Gen Z.”

Event Recap: 2018 Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show
Event Recap: 2018 Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show
Event Recap: 2018 Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show
Event Recap: 2018 Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show
Event Recap: 2018 Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show
Event Recap: 2018 Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show
Event Recap: 2018 Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show
Event Recap: 2018 Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show
Event Recap: 2018 Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show
Event Recap: 2018 Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show
Event Recap: 2018 Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show
Event Recap: 2018 Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show
Event Recap: 2018 Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show
Event Recap: 2018 Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show
Event Recap: 2018 Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show
Event Recap: 2018 Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show
Event Recap: 2018 Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show
Event Recap: 2018 Nightclub & Bar Convention and Trade Show

This year’s education series was highlighted by keynote presentations from David Grutman, Ron “Jaws” Jaworski and the first-ever eSports, Streaming and Innovation panel, The Bar of Tomorrow.” The keynote program identified business strategies used by the most influential minds in the industry and ways owners and operators can leverage new trends to breakthrough the mold and really success in the industry.

Offsite Trainings brought select attendees into a variety of venues where they learned first-hand from operators how to build a successful venue. This year, guests had the opportunity to explore Wynn Nightlife, OMNIA Nightclub and Sapphire Gentlemen’s Club. In addition, Southern Glazers Wine & Spirits hosted a variety of mixology classes at their state-of-the-art facility.

To allow guests the opportunity to see Las Vegas’ famous venues in action, attendees mixed and mingled at exclusive networking and nightlife events featuring live entertainment top Las Vegas nightclubs and bars including Foxtail Pool at SLS Las Vegas, XS Nightclub at Encore Las Vegas, Stoney’s Rockin’ Country, OMNIA at Caesars Palace and Hyde Bellagio.

The 34th annual convention will return to Las Vegas in 2019 between March 25-27, and will offer thousands of products spanning all facets of the industry: bar equipment, spirits, craft beer, alcohol-free beverages and mixers, furnishings, technology, food, venue equipment, glassware, décor, menu designs, social media, apparel, lighting and more. In addition, a series of educational workshops, keynote sessions, certifications, off-site trainings and networking events will offer an interactive experience for both industry veterans and the next generation of influencers.

For updates throughout the year, visit NCBShow.com.

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Lux Row Distillers Opens on the Kentucky Bourbon Trail

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Bardstown Distillery Holds Grand Opening Celebration.

Nearly two years after breaking ground, Lux Row Distillers marked its grand opening with a special ribbon-cutting ceremony on its 90-acre property in the heart of Bardstown, Kentucky.

Joined by Dick Heaton, the mayor of Bardstown, and a crowd of community supporters, the Lux family commemorated this momentous occasion by cutting the ribbon on the 18,000-square-foot state-of-the-art distillery. The distillery, which began bourbon production in January, officially opens to the public on April 12, 2018.

Lux Row Distillers Grand Opening

Lux Row Distillers Grand Opening

“Today marks a great celebration and momentous occasion in the evolution of Luxco. It gives me great pride to be here to cut the ribbon as we embark on this new chapter of distilling our own whiskey for our award-winning brands. We further extend our sincerest thanks to the city of Bardstown and the bourbon community for welcoming our family into theirs. We are looking forward to making world-class bourbon here for many years.”
– Donn Lux, Chairman and CEO of Luxco

Lux Row Distillers Grand Opening

Lux Row Distillers Grand Opening

Lux Row Distillers proudly produces nationally-recognized, award-winning Kentucky straight bourbon brands, including Ezra Brooks, Rebel Yell, David Nicholson and Blood Oath. The distillery has a current production capacity of 20,000 barrels with the ability to increase to 50,000 barrels in the future. John Rempe, a 20-year veteran of the spirits industry and creator of Blood Oath Bourbon, is the head distiller at Lux Row Distillers.

“With the opening of Lux Row Distillers, the future of our bourbon brands is in our hands—and it’s an incredible feeling. I am eager to continue the tradition of our long-standing brands, as well as flexing our creativity with new flavor profiles—continuing to provide our customers with the best bourbon in the world. We have already filled more than 2,200 barrels and we are looking forward to filling thousands more.”
– John Rempe, Head Distiller

Lux Row Distillers Grand Opening

Lux Row Distillers Grand Opening

Lux Row Distillers also recently joined the Kentucky Distillers’ Association as a “Heritage” member, the highest level in the non-profit group that unites and leads the state’s signature bourbon and distilled spirits industry.

The distillery’s new address is 1 Lux Row (same location, previously 3050 E. John Rowan Blvd). Lux Row Distillers is now open Wednesday through Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Sunday from 12:30 to 4:00 p.m. Tours, offered at the top of every hour, are $12 and include a 45-minute walking tour of the site and an educational tasting seminar in the distillery’s Tasting Room, where guests enjoy Lux Row Distillers’ award-winning bourbons and learn about their storied history. A retail shopping experience featuring the bourbon brands and other branded merchandise is available in the visitor center.

To book a tour, call 502-337-7420 or visit LuxRowDistillers.com.

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Bar Convent Berlin Coming to Brooklyn

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Bar Convent Brooklyn (BCB), an extension of Bar Convent Berlin, is coming to the Brooklyn Expo Center on June 12-13, 2018.

Now in its 12th year, the Bar Convent concept has grown from a small industry meeting to one of the leading international trade shows for the bar and beverage industry.

“Bar Convent exhibitors and speakers create an environment for not only the exchange of ideas and best practices, but for building valuable relationships and getting business done. The inaugural Bar Convent Brooklyn brings that winning formula to one of the most important brand-building markets in the world. It’s exciting news for the U.S. spirits industry.”
– Harry Kohlmann, CEO of Park Street, which works with over 1,000 domestic and international alcoholic beverage brands

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Bar Convent Brooklyn

BCB will offer bar and beverage professionals the opportunity to network with peers and learn about new trends, techniques, and products in the domestic and international markets. Attendees can also partake in taste forums, demonstrations, and education sessions led by leading industry experts. BCB exhibitors will be carefully curated to feature premium craft spirit brands. Select bar equipment purveyors will also be showcased.

“We are pleased to announce that Bar Convent Brooklyn will feature industry leaders Bacardi U.S.A., Campari America, Hennessy, and Pernod Ricard USA as presenting sponsors. Their insight and influence will enable us to deliver the quality of products and learning opportunities that discerning bar and beverage professionals need to elevate their craft and careers.”
– Paula November, vice president of Bar Convent Brooklyn

Bar Convent Brooklyn, mixologist black and white

Bar Convent Brooklyn

BCB has also announced Angus Winchester as its director of education. Winchester has had a long and illustrious career—from global bar consultant at Alconomics Asia to vice president of education and training for Barmetrix, and has won numerous awards, including Best International Brand Ambassador, Best Bar Mentor, and Wine Enthusiast Brand Ambassador/Mixologist of the Year. With his renowned for his expertise in beverage programming, Winchester will develop leading-edge education in both the craft and business realms of the bar and beverage industry exclusively for BCB.

Reed Exhibitions, a successful organizer of more than 500 events in 43 countries, manages Bar Convent Berlin and will bring the show to New York.

“In Europe, Bar Convent has proved to be the B2B event for connecting the global beverage industry with bartenders and food and beverage professionals from all over the world. Now, we are going to focus on the American market. The New York metropolitan area has the highest concentration of bartenders in the country, making it an ideal location for professionally sampling alcohol as a semi-luxury. We are looking forward to the first edition of Bar Convent Brooklyn this June.”
– Petra Lassahn, director of Reed Exhibitions Deutschland

To learn more about sponsorship, partnership, and exhibition opportunities, contact Paula November at PNovember@ReedExpo.com.

For more information about attending or exhibiting at Bar Convent Brooklyn, visit BarConventBrooklyn.com.

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The House of Lustau Embarks on Year Two of Certified Sherry Wine Specialist Course in the U.S.

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Certified Sherry Wine Specialist Course Aimed at Industry Professionals and Wine and Hospitality Schools Expands in Year Two with New Updates.

The House of Lustau, a leading producer of Sherry wines recognized for outstanding accolades, will again offer the Certified Sherry Wine Specialist (CSWS) Course this year for industry professionals—sommeliers, bartenders, distributors, sales representatives—and for Wine and Hospitality Schools in the U.S. with some exciting updates following an extremely effective year one campaign.

“In 2017, we successfully taught and examined over 1,000 candidates, and look forward to an equivalent outcome by the end of this current year. This is the first and only Sherry Regulatory Body’s official certification course available in the U.S. and outside of Spain. The program aims to fulfill a growing demand to learn about Sherry wines from the Jerez region of Spain.
– Lucas Payá, House of Lustau Brand Educator

The House of Lustau, cellar

The House of Lustau

New this year, the House of Lustau will be appointing CSWS Market Brand Ambassadors chosen from a selection of top students who completed the CSWS Course in 2017 to represent the House of Lustau at events and programs throughout the U.S. in 2018.  In addition, all students who attend the House of Lustau CSWS Course in 2018 will automatically qualify for the chance to win a trip for two to Jerez, Spain to coincide with the Feria del Caballo in May 2019.

The CSWS Course provides Intermediate Level study material that has been approved by the Regulatory Council of Sherry Wines Jerez-Xérès-Sherry. Those who pass the certification, which comprises of an educational presentation, tasting and an exam over a 2 1/2 hour course duration led by Lucas Payá, Certified Sherry Educator, will receive a Certificate of Achievement signed by Cesar Saldaña, General Manager of the D.O. Jerez-Xérès-Sherry Regulatory Council and House of Lustau CEO Luis Luengo, and will be recognized as a Certified Sherry Wine Specialist at the Intermediate Level.

A Sherry 101 online study guide at Training.Lustau.es has been created for students and members of the industry interested in preparing for the CSWS Course.

Some of the prestigious wine schools and academies that are offering the CSWS Course as part of their program curriculum include: the Wine and Spirit Archive (Portland, OR), the Napa Valley Wine Academy (Napa, CA), the San Francisco Wine School (San Francisco, CA), the Neptune Wine School (Costa Mesa, CA), the Texas Wine School (Houston, TX), the American Wine School (Chicago, IL), the American Wine School (Cleveland, OH), the Capital Wine School (Washington, DC) and the International Culinary Center (New York, NY).

To register for the CSWS Course and/or for Wine Academies and Wine and Hospitality Schools interested in offering the CSWS Course to students, contact: The House of Lustau at CSWS@Lustau.es.

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Event Recap: 8th Annual Great Vegas Festival of Beer

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Las Vegas-based beer festival production company, Motley Brews, hosted its largest event ever with the 8th Annual Great Vegas Festival of Beer at the World Center Market Pavilion in Downtown Las Vegas, with approximately 10,000 guests in attendance over two days.

The beer-filled weekend kicked off with the Mad Craft Experience on Friday, where local brewers and chefs experimented with unique beer and food pairings in a friendly competition, providing attendees with unlimited samples of more than 30 beer creations and 20 culinary dishes. The Grand Tasting on Saturday featured over 120 breweries pouring more than 500 beers from across the country.

Mad Craft brewers including CraftHaus Brewery, Joseph James Brewing Company, Lagunitas Brewing Company and more competed in four categories: Best Beer Blend, Best Beer Cocktail, Best Specialty Beer and Best Beer Experiment. Culinary participants including Esther’s Kitchen, The Black Sheep, Donut Bar and others competed in three categories: Best Craft Beer-Infused Bacon Dish, Best Craft Beer-Infused Vegetable Dish and Best Craft Beer-Infused Overall Dish.

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Event Recap: 8th Annual Great Vegas Festival of Beer
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Along with the beer offerings, the Grand Tasting included a variety of high-energy, interactive experiences from sponsors including the Zappos Pretzel Brewtique, PT Brewing Company’s giant beer pong games, Ellis Island’s Karaoke Front Yard and Brooklyn Bowl’s Silent Disco.

Additional sponsors at this year’s event included Barefoot Wine & Bubbly, PKWY Tavern and New Amsterdam Vodka. Guests also had the opportunity to pair their brews with a bite from local food trucks, including Stripchezze, Cousins Maine Lobster, Sin City Wings and more. Participating local restaurants, Searsucker and Panacea, were also available on-site throughout the duration of the two-day event.

A portion of the proceeds from the event benefited various local non-profits, including the Folded Flag Foundation, the Vegas Golden Knights Foundation, the Goodie Two Shoes Foundation and the Nevada Craft Brewers Association.

For more information, visit GreatVegasBeer.com.

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Schlafly Launches 2018 Artist Series Beer

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The Saint Louis Brewery™ releases limited-edition Gruit beer with design from the local band and artists in advance of May’s Art Outside Festival.

Schlafly Beer has announced this year’s Artist Series beer, the annual limited-release brew with label design from a local St. Louis artist. The largest, locally-owned brewery in St. Louis introduces the Artist Series beer in advance of the Art Outside Festival at Schlafly Bottleworks over Memorial Day weekend, 2018. This year, Schlafly brewed a Gruit, a beer brewed without hops with a tart flavor and lower ABV (5.0%). Local St. Louis musicians and printmakers Paige Brubeck and Evan Sult of Sleepy Kitty Arts designed the label for the beer’s 750 ml bottle design. The label reflects the bright taste of the beer, incorporating botanical elements and bright colors.

“We love to have our work crossover with the things we love … beer included. We played at Schlafly’s Art Outside Festival last year so it’s pretty cool to have our other art medium of printmaking tie in with the event this year.”
– Sleepy Kitty Arts

Sleepy Kitty Arts will be one of 65 selected artists from a 120-mile radius to showcase their work at Art Outside, which takes place on May 25-27, 2018.

Schlafly 2018 Artist Series Beer

Schlafly 2018 Artist Series Beer

“Drawing nearly 20,000 visitors each year, Art Outside is dedicated to showcasing local art in an approachable venue and manner. Art Outside is not an ordinary fair, but one that features quality and affordable art, music, and plenty of tasty food and drink from Schlafly Beer. The festival’s mission is to increase public knowledge and appreciation for the local art scene by creating opportunities that connect artists, musicians, and the community.”
– Wil Rogers, Brand Manager

The 14th annual Art Outside Festival will take place on Friday, May 25, from 4pm to 10pm; Saturday, May 26, from 11am to 10pm; and Sunday, May 27, from 11am to 4pm at Schlafly Beer’s Bottleworks location – 7260 Southwest Ave, St. Louis, MO 63143.

The live local music schedule can be found on the Art Outside website. The Artist Series Beer will be available for purchase in St. Louis and across Schlafly’s distribution on April 9.

For more information, visit Schlafly.com.

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