I was going to start a Whistle Binkies only thread, but since there are very few good drinking establishments in Rochester I figured it could all be one thread. Whistle Binkies got bottles of Pentagram today and are supposedly working on getting a keg of Mild sometime soon. Also as of last weekend The Taphouse still had Hopslam and Sucks.
Tap House had a Bells tap takeover and still have Le Pianiste Le Contrabassiste Le Batteur Smitten BA cherry stout Special double cream stout Two hearted
Thanks for starting this thread and I'll try to chime in when I see something new or interesting in Rochester (I don't get out as much due to a little one). Unfortunately, the few decent places in town rarely update their websites or Facebook pages for many releases and this could be a great resource for finding interesting taps locally.
This is a ways out, but saw it on the Rochester Craft Beer Expo page: FRIDAY MAY 11th, 2012: ODELL 5 Barrel Pale Ale "Hop Rocketed" through fresh cascade hops from 7-10pm @ Chester's Kitchen and Bar TALLGRASS TAPPING PARTY @ Big Brads on Broadway from 7-9pm ODELL TAPPING of CUTTHROAT PORTER on NITRO 5-8pm @ Whistle Binkies North SCHELL'S Special Tapping of Zommerfest and Stag Series 5pm @Whistle Binkies on the Lake BRAU BROS hanging out drinking some of the lovely brews they make @ Wildwood Sports Bar and Grill - 5-7pm The NEW BELGIUM gang hanging out @. Newts Downtown - 6:30-8:30pm SATURDAY MAY 12th "OFFICIAL ROCHESTER CRAFT BEER EXPO AFTERPARTY" 7-9pm at Dooleys Pub Featuring beers from Odell Brewing Co., Boulevard Brewing Co, and Capital Brewery SURLY TAPPING AT CITY CAFE from 7-9pm featuring Abrasive Ale, Smoke, and a Special Firkin
That's last year's info. This year's craft beer expo is on May 4th. I'll probably go again this year because we need this in Roch. $30 is a little steep for the standard offerings that were poured though.
I was more interested in the surly tapping at city cafe... Damn, I hope there are other associated bar events around town that week.
Wow I'm a dumbass. I too was looking forward to the Surly tapping, hopefully they do something similar this year. I got my tickets yesterday, so I'll be there.
Tree Shaker IIPA at the Taphouse... Yum. Also, Chester's is infusing Odell beers every Friday via a Randall.
Check out Brothers. Great beers on tap and some future Tap Takeovers in the works. I'll post info as I know more
